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Sudan Connections Exec S u d A n C o n n ec t i o n S FALL 2010 VOLUME 5, NUMBER 2 AFRECS - AmERiCAn FRiEndS oF thE EpiSCopAl ChuRCh oF SudAn S u d A n C o n n ec t i o n S CONNECTING HOPES AND GIFTS FALL 2010 VOLUME 5, NUMBER 2 American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (AFRECS) is an organization of CONTENTS U.S. churches, non-governmental organiza- A message from the President ................................................... 3 tions, and individuals who care deeply about David C. Jones the struggles of the Sudanese people. From the Executive Director ..................................................... 4 C. Richard Parkins AFRECS BOARD OF Ecumenical Delegation Sends Urgent Messsage DIRECTORS to UN and US Government ..................................................... 5 Gwinneth Clarkson, Treas. “A Season of Prayer for Sudan” ................................................ 6 Philip H. Darrow, V.P. Is Sudan the South Africa of the 21st Century ......................... 8 Connie Fegley, Sec. Petero Sabune Frederick E. Gilbert The Episcopal Church of Sudan Appeals to the Judith L. Gregory Church in Africa at CAPA in Entebbe ..................................... 9 Ellen J. Hanckel Archbishops Appeal to Government, International Frederick L. Houghton Community as Referendum Approaches .................................. 10 David C. Jones, Pres. Remember to Pray. Teach. Partner. Urge. Give. ...................... 11 E. Ross Kane EPPN Policy Alert ................................................................... 12 Margaret S. Larom With Heart Set on Returning to Sudan, Carolyn Weaver Mackay Work Continues at Home ....................................................... 12 Russell V. Randle Judith Gregory Debra M. Smith “Sudan Will Not Be the Same Again” ..................................... 14 Stacy Carlson Partnerships...Connecting with Our Sudanese Friends ............. 15 Jennifer Ernst EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Missioner from the Diocese of Virginia Serves the ECS ............ 16 C. Richard Parkins Leadership Training for the Church ......................................... 16 CONNECTIONS EDITOR Hilary Garang Deng Jacqueline Kraus, Interim Discovering Unity at Bishop Gwynne College ......................... 18 Jesse Zink CONNECTIONS DESIGNER Training for Diocesan Agricultural Officers ............................. 20 Constance A. Wilson Robin Denney Opening Night in Chicago ...................................................... 21 Comings & Goings. Etc. ............................................................ 22 www.afrecs.org Map of Dioceses of Sudan .......................................................... 23 CONTACT INFORMATION AFRECS COVER: 3737 Seminary Road Commander Peter Kuar, Alexandria, VA 22304 Adar One Military Base, [email protected] Renk Diocese. Photo by Charlie Simokaitis© Episcopal Church of Sudan Provincial Headquarters in Juba Send submissions for the next Richard Parkins, ww.sudan.anglican.org Sudan Connections Exec. Director, at [email protected] by Jan. 15, 2011. 2 2 A mESSAGE FRom thE pRESidEnt The Rt. Rev. David C. Jones, Suffragan Bishop, Diocese of Virginia A critical part of the mission 1. Support of the Province of the ECS and of the American Friends of the Office of Archbishop. the Episcopal Church of Sudan The work of the Province is absolutely critical to the (AFRECS) is the ministry of survival of the dioceses in Sudan. Not one diocese can advocacy. As South Sudan survive without the support of the Province. Obviously, approaches the referendum the Province needs direct, long term financial assis- that will determine unity with tance. It also needs skilled volunteers in the areas of the North or separation on finance, real estate, administration, and education. It is January 9th, the importance through the provincial office that donations are received of this ministry is height- and disbursed to the dioceses. The Province provides ened. We support a sustained, the necessary lifeline to the outside world. robust policy in support of peace and justice for our sisters 2. Creation and support of and brothers in Sudan. diocesan institutions. The dioceses of the Episcopal Church of Sudan are in To communicate the impor- a position to make a significant contribution to the tance of advocacy, a delega- rebuilding of Sudan through diocesan institutions, tion from Sudan, including such as schools and hospitals. Individual parishes have Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul founded schools which are already making a huge dif- and two Roman Catholic bish- ference in their communities. Hundreds more are need- ops, will be in New York ed. Each new diocesan institution adds to the fabric of the second week of October the infrastructure of Sudan and strengthens the witness and in Washington, DC, the of the Church. following week. AFRECS is supporting this visit and help- AFRECS can assist you in making connections and ing coordinate critical visits on donations. Our network of friends is growing. Our Capitol Hill. Our network is weekly “E-blasts” keep our members abreast of the dedicated to keeping the needs news and opportunities. Friends help friends who help of Sudan before our public friends. Those of us who support the ECS are eager to leaders. Your membership and financial support of AFRECS introduce others to opportunities of service and gener- supports this vital ministry. osity. I am often asked, “What is needed? What can I do?” If you are looking for a significant way to help in Sudan, The needs in Sudan are so vast. Wherever one turns one please call me at the Northern Virginia office of the sees the devastation of two decades of civil war. What Diocese of Virginia (703-824-1325) or email me at can I do or what can my congregation or my diocese do that [email protected]. I will help you find opportuni- will make a difference? ties for service. Obviously, there is no easy answer. Thousands of pages Faithfully, could be written by hundreds upon hundreds of experts. In addition to joining and supporting the work of AFRECS, two priorities keep coming to mind as I pray for the Church in Sudan. David Colin Jones DavidPresident of AFRECSJones 3 FRom thE EXECutiVE diRECtoR C. Richard Parkins Dear Friends, the inspiration that Rich and Heath provided when we needed to be reminded of why we do what we do. A major focus of the work of AFRECS these AFRECS enjoyed a successful national conference in past few months has Alexandria, VA, and is thankful for the generous hos- been linking with ecu- pitality of St. Paul’s Church. An evening of celebra- menical partners in tion hosted by Christ Church, Alexandria, capped the advancing the cause two-day gathering where fellowship and networking of peace in Sudan, among conferees, buttressed by thought-provoking particularly as the presentations, were truly outstanding. AFRECS is now January deadline for the actively planning next year’s conference, June 17-19. Referendum moves clos- Not knowing the outcome of the Referendum and er. Archbishop Daniel what might follow, the theme chosen by the Planning Deng Bul, along with Committee is SUDAN MOVING FORWARD, brother bishops from focusing on whatever new realities emerge as ongoing the Catholic Church partners with the ECS. of Sudan and church leaders representing The future of Sudan is uncertain; vigilance and prayer Photo by Constance Wilson© the Sudan Council of are required as we monitor the aftermath of the Churches, will engage officials in New York and Referendum. A changed political landscape will impact Washington, DC, pressing for more action to ensure a our work. What is known is that AFRECS shall contin- peaceful and secure Referendum in January. AFRECS ue its faithful partnership with our friends in Sudan, no has been working with US ecumenical partners, con- matter what the outcome. Pray always that the embrace necting with officials with regard to the Sudanese of the Prince of Peace will shield our sisters and brothers church leaders getting a good hearing. It has been a in moving forward. privilege to share with other church friends in relaying a strong message to UN and US leaders that time is Faithfully, running out. If the terms of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement are to be fulfilled with procedures in place for the Referendum in January, now is the time to act. AFRECS is blessed that David Jones, Bishop Suffragan, Diocese of Virginia, has accepted the position of Executive Director President of AFRECS. As we welcome the leader- Richard Parkins ship of Bishop Jones, we also acknowledge the faithful service and dedication of The Rev. Dr. Richard Jones, AFRECS founding President, who stepped down in June, retiring from the Board. Rich’s contribution to the work of AFRECS is a legacy that enriches all of us who believe we must accompany our Sudanese friends on their journey toward peace. The resignation from the Board of Bishop Heath Light means the departure of another longstanding friend of Sudan whose wise coun- sel was always an important ingredient to the Board’s deliberations and planning. I will always be grateful for 4 ECumEniCAl dElEGAtion SEndS uRGEnt mESSAGE to un And uS GoVERnmEnt Reported by C. Richard Parkins, Executive Director, AFRECS As the countdown to the Referendum, January 9, 2011, Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and to create a approaches, the deepest concerns of Sudan’s religious lead- structure in South Sudan that ensures the vote for the ers about Sudan’s future and prospects for peace will be South to remain part of the North or to vote to secede is expressed in the message they will carry
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