Diocesan Anglican Covenant Study Guide Now Available

November 18, 2010

Diocesan Anglican Covenant study guide now available The Rev. Andrew Grosso, canon theologian for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, has compiled a study guide on the proposed Anglican Covenant. The study guide is in four parts, making it suitable for use on four consecutive Sundays during adult study classes. Each week is produced as a two-page PDF and is posted on the diocesan website, www.episcopal-ks.org. Links to the individual sections are: Part 1: http://www.episcopal-ks.org/documents/10-11-28%20-%201.%20Covenant %20Background.pdf Part 2: http://www.episcopal-ks.org/documents/10-12-05%20-%202.%20Covenant%20Outline.pdf Part 3: http://www.episcopal-ks.org/documents/10-12-12%20-%203.%20Biblical%20Perspectives.pdf Part 4: http://www.episcopal-ks.org/documents/10-12-19%20-%204.%20Response.pdf Parishes and individuals who complete the study guide and who want their comments to be part of the pre-General Convention discussion may send them before April 24, 2011, by e-mail to [email protected] Bishop Dean Wolfe has encouraged parishes to consider devoting time to studying this document in Advent of this year. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson issued a letter Sept. 3 that calls on all congregations to study and discuss the proposed Covenant in time to offer input for its consideration at General Convention in July 2012. A covenant first was proposed in 2004 as a way for the Anglican Communion to maintain unity amid differing viewpoints, especially on issues of human sexuality and biblical interpretation.

Book of proper prefaces for Year A is available for instant download New liturgical resources written by Dean Steve Lipscomb of Grace Cathedral, Topeka, now are available for download for the coming liturgical year A. The resource provides a proper offertory sentence and proper preface for the Sanctus ("Holy, holy, holy") in the Eucharist for the Sundays in liturgical year A, drawn from the appointed readings and themes of the day. The new lectionary series has the endorsement of Bishop Dean Wolfe, who has said, "I have used the prefaces which Steve Lipscomb has written and believe them to be a wonderful contribution to the rich liturgical tradition of the Episcopal Church." The cost is $30 and is available for instant download from the Church Publishing website, https://www.churchpublishing.org/products/index.cfm?fuseaction=productDetail&productID=8558 This follows the successful release a year ago of the resources for Year C. Year B will be available in June 2011.

ESS seeks a new executive director Episcopal Social Services, a non-profit community-based service agency in Wichita affiliated with the Episcopal Church, currently is seeking an executive director. The position became open following the death on Sept. 22 of Sandra Lyon, who had been the agency’s executive director and CEO since 2000. The executive director will provide overall management of the agency, its clients, volunteers and staff. This position will be responsible for the continued development of the agency and its programming, public relations including Episcopal parish relations, fundraising, supervision of financial operations and grant management. Requirements are a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field and five years experience in a non-profit organization. ESS’s mission is to bring hope to people in need by offering opportunities for positive change in their lives and providing ways for people to express their faith through service. For more than 27 years, ESS has served Wichita and surrounding communities, offering programs targeting populations struggling with mental illness, poverty, unemployment, family dysfunction and juvenile delinquency. ESS has a staff of 18 employees, works with more than 160 community volunteers and serves an average of 4,000 clients annually. Those wishing to apply for the position should submit a cover letter explaining their qualifications, a resume and salary/benefit requirements to: Episcopal Social Services PO Box 47903 Wichita, KS 67201 The position also is posted on the ESS website at http://www.esswichita.org/empopps.html

Mark your calendars Ordinations. Saturday, Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m. at Grace Cathedral, Topeka. Three deacons and three priests will be ordained at this service. Clergy: red stoles. More information will be sent out in coming days. Lay Leadership Academy. Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grace Cathedral, Topeka. After a year’s hiatus, this popular event returns, designed for parish wardens, treasurers and other lay leaders. More information will be available in coming weeks.

Anti-bullying resources offered From diocesan Youth Missioner Chad Senuta: Bullying and teen suicide are serious issues and ones we hope we never have to deal with, but the reality is these issues are ever-present. This link was shared with me recently by Sue Mason at St. Michael and All Angels, Mission: http://rowsofsharon.com/2010/10/05/a-cry-for-help/ It has a variety of resources that I thought might be helpful to all those in our diocese who are charged with faith formation for youth and children. Blessings to you all in your ministries that can quite literally save lives.

ECS to benefit from December shopping day Episcopal Community Services and the Episcopal Hunger Relief Network will benefit from a special shopping day at Ten Thousand Villages in Overland Park. On Sunday, Dec. 12, from 1-5 p.m., a portion of all sales will support hunger relief efforts in Kansas City and the surrounding communities. Ten Thousand Villages is a store that offers fair-trade products and crafts that support artisans in developing countries. Its website is http://kansascity.tenthousandvillages.com/php/stores.festivals/store.homepage.php Episcopal Community Services is online at http://www.episcopalcommunity.org/

St. Michael’s sponsors pilgrimage to Turkey in May 2011 St. Michael and All Angels, Mission, is sponsoring a pilgrimage next spring to Turkey and invites fellow Episcopalians to participate in the trip that traces the footsteps of the apostle Paul through the heart of the early Christian church. The trip will take travelers from Istanbul to Ankara, through the heartland of Turkey-Anatolia. Stops will include Goreme in Cappadochia, to see what is recognized as the first Christian monastery, then on to the Mediterranean coast, to Antalia, then to Heropolis, Ephosus, Izmir, Troy, and Nicea, visiting the seven churches of the Book of Revelation. Spiritual guides will be the Rev. Gail Greenwell, St. Michael’s rector, and the Rev. Lisa Senuta, assistant rector. The trip departs May 3, 2011, and will be led by the Rev. Donald Cornell, a Lutheran pastor who has led this trip for many years. A complete itinerary is available at www.donaldcornell.com. Don is a retired Lutheran minister who has led this trip for many years. Contact Greg Peterson for any additional information or to register for the trip. He can be reached by phone at (913) 449-6004 or e-mail, [email protected].

Medical Trust open enrollment ends Nov. 30 Open enrollment began Nov. 1 and runs through the month of November. If you are covered through a Medical Trust health insurance policy, this is your opportunity to make changes to your medical or dental coverage. Changes need to be made through diocesan Comptroller Jay Currie. He can be reached at (800) 473-3563. Questions also can be directed to him at [email protected]

UTO now taking grant applications The application process for the 2011 United Thank Offering grants is now open, and the entire process will be completed online. UTO grants are awarded for projects that address human needs and help alleviate poverty, both domestically and internationally. Only one application from each diocese will be accepted by UTO. The deadline for online information to be received in the diocesan office is Dec. 31. Send information by that date to Canon to the Ordinary Craig Loya at [email protected] . Once Bishop Wolfe has endorsed the finalist from the Diocese of Kansas, the final online application deadline is Jan. 31, 2011. UTO information and contact info are available at www.episcopalchurch.org/uto . The application form and instructions are available at www.episcopalchurch.org/110043_42235_ENG_HTM.htm

Only 14 days remain for the ER-D matching gifts From now until Nov. 30, any donation made to Episcopal Relief and Development will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $500,000. A gift of any size to any of ERD’s funds, made either online, by mail or by phone, will be matched until the matching funds are exhausted. The matched gift amount has been designated for the “Global Needs” fund, which assists ERD’s work toward alleviating hunger, promoting health, creating economic opportunities and overcoming disaster. This doubles the amount of matching funds available last year, when $250,000 in matches generated more than $1 million in gifts. More information is available on the ERD website, http://www.er-d.org/matchinggiftchallenge2010 Episcopal Relief and Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church.

National liturgy committee seeks input A subcommittee of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music is asking for help from parishes in compiling resources for an optional Creation Season and for the observance of the Feast of St. Francis, Rogation Day, Earth Day, animal blessings and related rites. They want to receive copies of any materials used or developed by parishes. Materials may be sent by e-mail to [email protected] or by mail to the Rev. J. Phillips, 106 Bayberry Rd., Kingston, RI 02881.

Give a lasting gift this year through Gifts for Life Gifts for Life, a program of Episcopal Relief and Development, offers Episcopalians the chance to give a gift this year that can make a real difference in the lives of people in poverty around the world. Through the program, donors purchase gifts of livestock, systems for clean water, food and medicine, mosquito nets, education, health clinics and other items needed to overcome poverty. Donors will receive a gift card so they can let their recipients know they have made the purchase in the recipient’s name. Make your purchase by Dec. 6 to ensure your gift card arrives in time for Christmas. The online “Gifts for Life” catalog is at http://www.er-d.org/GiftsForLife/ KSM upcoming classes available People wanting to enroll in any of the upcoming classes offered through the Kansas School for Ministry should make their plans soon. Upcoming classes are:  Dec. 10-11: Spirituality, Diakonia, Liturgics  Jan. 7-8, 2011: Old Testament Survey, Doctrine of the Incarnation  Feb. 11-12: Pentateuch, Gospel traditions Classes begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and end about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. They take place at the Bethany Place Conference Center at 835 SW Polk in Topeka. Non-ordination students will be enrolled as special students and will not receive credit toward either the deacon or priest studies program. The cost for each course is $150 for ordination-track students and $75 for special students, which covers the cost of overnight accommodations and meals during the time classes are in session. To enroll, contact KSM Coordinator the Rev. Andrew Grosso at [email protected] or (913) 367- 3171.

Clergy news The Rev. Robert Hutchinson will be honored for his 50 years of ministry as a priest in the Episcopal Church with two events this coming weekend. An Open House will take place Saturday, Nov. 20 from 2-4 p.m. at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 2799 S. Meridian in Wichita, where he has served as priest in charge. A Celebration Mass will take place at St. Bartholomew’s on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. All are cordially invited to attend.

Anniversaries of ordinations Congratulations go to these people as they celebrate the anniversaries of their ordination in the next two weeks: Nov 19: The Rev. J.W. Stephenson, St. Mary’s, Galena (22 years) Nov. 24: The Rev. Frank Holtz, retired (14 years) Nov. 25: The Rev. Laird MacGregor, St. Anne’s, McPherson, Diocese of Western Kansas (4 years) Nov. 26: The Rev. Robert Hutchinson, retired (50 years) Nov. 30: The Rev. Joe Bayles, retired (43 years); Bishop-elect Michael Milliken, Grace, Hutchinson, Diocese of Western Kansas (37 years); the Rev. Bruce LeBarron, retired, Diocese of Western Kansas (37 years); the Rev. James Cox, retired, Diocese of Western Kansas (20 years) Dec. 1: The Rev. Gail Greenwell, St. Michael and All Angels, Mission (9 years); the Rev. Edward Fellhauer, St. Francis Community services, Salina, Diocese of Western Kansas (23 years)

Diocesan office closed for Thanksgiving The diocesan offices will be closed Nov. 25 and 26 for Thanksgiving. The office will resume normal office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29. The staff of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas wishes everyone a very happy Thanksgiving.

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