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THIS WEEK Features

5 Best of the Web Largely Silent and Unseen BY RICHARDMAMMANA

10 Blogging Episcopalians BY AARONOREAR

12 E-Serninary The Internet Allows Easy Access to Theological Education in Iowa 10 News 8 Letter Enumerates Evidence Against San Joaquin Bishop

Opinion 13 Editor's Column Abusing a Good Thing

14 Editorials Growing Use of Technology

15 Reader's Viewpoint Materialism Confronted in the Creeds BYSALLY CAMPBELL

16 Letters Worldwide Convergence

Other Departments 4 Sunday's Readings 21 People & Places

AUGUST 20. 2006 · T HE LIVING CHURCH 3 SUNDAY'SREADINGS

Priorities,Sacrifice, and Faith 'Strivejirstjor the kingdam of God and his righteousness ... ' (Matt. 6:33)

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4 THE LIVIN G Cl IURCH · AUGUST 20. 2006 opers, a large and growing group of THE BISHOP WHO ATE HIS BOOTS Largely Silent church workers in many parishes and http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/ other religious organizations. Reviews Exhibitions/BishopStringer/ and Unseen will include a brief introduction of the Visited July 27, 2006 site's content, as well as a discussion of In September, 1909, Isaac Stringer arrangement, ease of use, attractive­ began what was expected to be a five­ ness, and potential usefulness as a day trip connected with his pastoral Christian resource not available else­ duties as Bishop of the Yukon. He and where online in the same way. (Continued on next page)

Over the last decade, the internet has grown to become a ubiquitous feature of American life. The Pew Internet and American Life Project reported in 2004 Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership that 64 percent of Americans with online access (128 million internet users, by Pew's estimate) have used the web for spiritual or religious purposes. More and more, it plays a signilicant role in the way Anglicans communicate and learn about their church. The cen­ tral listings of Anglicansonline.org now Exploring,encouraging, and using technology include more than 4,400 parish and cathedral website listings in The Epis­ to enhance mini5t1ydevelopment copal Church alone. This means that well over half of American parishes have an active website. Most parish websites list service THEOLOGICAL times, staff information and directions, as well as newsletters, photographs and EDUCATION an introductory message of welcome to potential visitors. Some sites look at the is as close as your computer. web as territory for evangelism, offer­ CAI.L's innovative programs for both dergy and lay persons offer a wide ing sermons, reflections, and resources range of online courses such as: for Christian study. A wide array of • Conflict Resolution and the Congregation church political websites, Anglican his­ • What We Believe: Theology in the Anglican Traditions torical and theological resources, litur­ • Total Ministry in Any Size Parish gical collections, musical resources and • Christian Spiritual Practices news outlets continues to make the Anglican portions of the World Wide CALL also offers special events. programs . and conferences such as Web some of its richest and most inter­ Epiphany \Vest . which addres s critical issues in the church today . esting places. In a new column called the Best of Visit CALL at www.cdsp.edu/call or 510-204-0720 the Web, TLC will offer website reviews that point out responsible, worthwhile, well-organized and useful online resources of interest to Anglicans. These reviews are intended to provide web users and web designers with information about sites they may not have seen listed elsewhere. They also recognize the important - largely silent and unseen -work of web devel-

ALIGU.\l 20. 200(, · THE LIVIN G C HURCH 5 (Continued from previous page) his companions were lost in remote, icy mountains for the next 51 days, during which they battled hunger, cold, confu­ sion, heavy snow and fog. Before finding a route to safety, the bishop lost 50 pounds and was forced to boil and eat his seal­ skin boots. The story was famous in its tin1e, and Bishop Stringer is still known today as "the bishop who ate his boot<;." This fine website, produced by the Whitehorse-based Old Log Church Museum/Yukon Church Heritage Society, provides a wealth of infom1ation, not just about Bishop Stringer, but also about the vast diocese in which he and others minis­ tered to scattered communities of devout Anglicans. The site is organized well, and can be viewed in French or English. It includes les­ G HURCH sent · son plans for teachers who can use the website itself or the story of the bishop in week. Order with M their classrooms, and notes that the lessons are suitable for students ages 8-12, "but -800-211-2 each lesson theme includes a series of pos­ sible extensions" suitable for students ages 13--16.This is a noteworthy and unusual dimension of a church history-related web­ Whatto do after EfM? site. To view all parts of the site, it is neces­ sary to have Macromedia Flash and Apple N Quicktime, two free applications standard in current computer environments. The sin­ gle real omission on the site, launched in 2002, is a lack of links to the wealth of Journey online material related to Stringer's fellow w E missionaries in northern Canada, among whom are a number of Canadian Anglican lllillinaries. in Faith Some other remarkable aspects of the s site are two films shot by Bishop Stringer in 1927 showing igloo constrnction and ice­ A programof faith formation berg movement; a section about Sadie Stringer, who was 24 and just married that lets EFMgrads put their when she and her husband traveled to the theologicaleducation to good use! Arctic; pages on Inuit cuisine, snow blind­ ness, life at 50 degrees below zero, and whale hunting; and an animated chronolog­ CallNOW to get a group started ical map showing Bishop Stringer's first journey across Canada as a missionary. in your churchthis fall! This is a wonderful, well-designed example of the internet being used to bring a story from a remote place and the far-off past to 800-941-2218 modem-day computer users' fingertips. 0 Samplepages at Richard Mammana is a.frequent contrib­ www.LeaderResources.org utor to TLC. He is a member of the Church of the Resurrection, New York City.

6 THE LIVING CHURCH · AUGUST 20. 200(, NEWS

NorthwesternPennsylvania Bishop Retires PresentmentAgainst The Rt. Rev. Robert D. Rowley, Jr., Bishop of Bethlehem in 1983, a posi­ Bishopof Connecticut Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania, tion he held until his election as bishop has written to his diocese, announcing coadjutor. In 1997, Bishop Rowley was MovesForward he will take tenninal sabbatical leave. one of four selected by the Nominating John Lankenau, the In a letter dated July 17, Bishop Row- Committee for the Election of the Pre­ church attorney, has begun ley said the standing committee pro- siding Bishop. The Most Rev. Frank his investigation of a for­ posed the tenninal sabbatical, which Griswold was eventually selected dur­ mal complaint against the is effective immediately. It will con- ing the 72nd General Convention in Bishop of Connecticut, the elude Aug. 31, 2007, a date Bishop Philadelphia. Rt. Rev. Andrew D. Smith, Bishop Smith Rowley had previously announced as Last October, Bishop Rowley called according to three sources who requested his retirement. for the creation of an episcopal search anonymity because they are not author­ Bishop Rowley said the standing committee, and in March announced ized to speak on matters before the com­ committee's suggestion was ~-- --~ the date of his retirement. mittee. prompted by concern "that if A statement released by After receiving testimony from the par­ I continued to serve as dioce- the standing committee ties to the dispute, Mr. Lankenau will san bishop, that my physical thanked the bishop for his report his findings to the Title IV [Disci­ health would be impacted." service to the diocese and plinary] Review Committee. If that com­ After prayer and considera- noted that during the inter- mittee detennines that the canons have tion, he said he will be mov- regnum "we also have every been broken and that the charges are seri­ ing to a new home in eastern intention of moving forward ous, a presentment may be issued and an Pennsylvania. Pension con- with the mission and min- ecclesiastical trial conducted. Punish­ siderations necessitate that istry that God has given to ment could include deposition. Prior to a he continue in office until Bishop Rowley this diocese." Day-to-day detennination by the review committee, next year, but the standing committee operations of the diocese will not be Title IV Canon 3.19 states that "the matter will be the ecclesiastical authority of affected, the standing committee said, shall be confidential, except (i) as may be the diocese, he said. and the search process "will continue determined to be appropriate by the Bishop Rowley became Bishop of to move forward as well." Ecclesiastical Authority or (ii) as neces­ Northwestern Pennsylvania in 1991, The Rev. Dennis A. Blauser, rector of sary to seek or secure diocesan authority after serving as coadjutor for two Trinity Church, New Castle, and presi­ for resolution of the matter or any part years. Prior to ordination, he served as dent of the standing committee, told thereof." a lawyer in the Navy from 1966through THELlvING CHURCH the proposal for ter- Last August, 19 lay leaders and priests 1974. After graduation from the Epis- minal sabbatical leave had been from the Diocese of Connecticut lodged copal Theological Seminary of the prompted by a concern for Bishop an official complaint with the office of the Southwest in 1977, he served in a vari- Rowley's overall "health and general Presiding Bishop, accusing Bishop Smith ety of positions in the Diocese of well-being." of underntining the structure of The Epis­ Hawaii before becoming canon to the (The Rev.) George Conger copal Church and denying canonical due process for the so-called "Connecticut Six" clergy and their parishes. The com­ SouthCarolina Announces Candidates for Bishopplaint also alleges that Bishop Smith's The Diocese of South Car­ petition closed April 30, and last fall removal of the lay and ordained leader­ olina has released a slate of during diocesan convention, delegates ship at St. John's Church, Bristol ( one of three candidates for the elec­ approved a resolution prohibiting the "Connecticut Six" parishes) last sum­ tion of a successor to the Rt. Rev. nominations from the floor. The elect­ mer was conducted without due regard Edward L. Salmon, Jr., as diocesan ing convention is scheduled for Sept. for canonical procedure. bishop. The candidates are: 16 at St. Philip's, Charleston. Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold has The Rev. Canon Ellis English Brust, South Carolina was one of 11 dioce­ made a number of changes to the compo­ chief operating officer and chaplain to ses affected by the House of Bishops' sition of the review committee but the the president of the American Anglican decision in 2005 to withhold consent to complaint against Bishop Smith will con­ Council, Atlanta, Ga.; the Rev. Mark J. all episcopal elections until the 75th tinue to be under the authority of the Lawrence, rector of St. Paul's Church, General Convention , which concluded committee empanelled at the time that Bakersfield, Calif.; and the Rev. June 21. Bishop Salmon retired last complaint was lodged. The Rt. Rev. Stephen D. Wood, rector of St. spring upon reaching mandatory Charles L. Keyser, an assisting bishop in Andrew's, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. retirement age 72. Since then he has the Diocese of Georgia, will remain chair In all likelihood this is the complete been serving as acting bishop with the of the investigation into the allegations slate. The period for nominations by consent of the standing committee. against Bishop Smith.

AUGUST 20. 2006 · TIIE LIV IN C C HURC H 7 NEWS

LetterEnumerates Evidence Against San Joaquin Bishop In a June 29 letter to the senior bishop elects an individual who has been con­ him to reverse the changes. on the Title IV [Disciplinary] Review secrated anywhere within the Anglican "You have led your diocese to take committee on behalf of three col­ Communion ( or arguably any other actions that put all Episcopal dioceses leagues, the Bishop of California cited denomination that claims to be in in the State of California in jeopardy," three examples as evidence that the Rt. 'Apostolic Succession'), then that indi­ Bishop Swing wrote. "I am not talking Rev. John-David Schofield, Bishop of vidual is eligible to serve as the bishop about interpretation of scripture or the­ San Joaquin, has abandoned the com­ of the Diocese of San Joaquin, without ological points of view. I am specifically munion of The Episcopal Church. further action by ECUSA's House of talking about your legal language. All Bishop William E. Swing, in his letter Bishops, by a majority of the diocesan Episcopal dioceses in California are to the Rt. Rev. Dorsey Henderson, standing committees, or by the General questioned by the court system as to Bishop of Upper South Carolina, wrote Convention's House of Deputies." whether or not we are a hierarchical that Bishop Schofield has: 1. "pur­ The revision to the San Joaquin church. You have taken unilateral ported" to delete the "required" acces­ bylaws and constitution and canons actions that destroy any chance that the sion language from the diocesan rest of the Episcopal dioceses in Califor­ constitution, 2. amended "the arti­ nia could ever argue that we are a hier­ cles of incorporation of the Diocese archical church. That will create chaos of San Joaquin with respect to the for all of us for all time." approvals required prior to the instal­ Bishop Henderson is the senior lation of a new bishop," and 3. sought bishop on the Title IV Review Commit­ recognition from other provinces of tee and will be responsible for oversee­ the Anglican Communion "on a bilat­ ing the first meeting date and the eral basis and not through the mem­ process of appointing officers. In an bership of the Diocese of San interview with Episcopal News Service, Joaquin in ECUSA." Bishop Henderson said that the mem­ The letter, written on behalf of bers of the 2003-2006 Review Commit­ bishops J. Jon Bruno of Los Angeles, tee have unfinished business from the Jerry Lamb of Northern California, just-completed triennium, and for that and James R. Mathes of San Diego, reason Bishop Charles Keyser is still asks that Bishop Schofield be inhib­ chairing the committee. Bishop Hender­ ited until the House of Bishops can son said he and Bishop Keyser have investigate and act. agreed to have the two committees At its annual meeting last October, meet at the same time and in the same delegates to San Joaquin's conven­ place, as soon as the former committee tion approved the second reading of receives a report of an investigation ini­ a change to Article II of its constitu­ tiated as a result of a previously filed tion to state that it "accedes to" the allegation. Canons and Constitution of the Gen­ Pd r-r Frank phnto The new episcopal members of the eral Convention "to the extent that Bishop John-David Schofield (seated) of San Joaquin committee are: Bishop Henderson, the receives a standing ovation July 31 from delegates to such terms and provisions" are "not the Anglican Communion Network's Annual Council in Rt. Rev. David C. Jones, Bishop Suffra­ inconsistent with the terms and pro­ Pittsburgh. Bishop Schofield has been accused of gan of Virginia; the Rt. Rev. C. Wallis visions of the Constitution and "abandonment of communion" by four of his fellow Ohl, Jr., Bishop of Northwest Texas; the Canons of the Diocese of San bishops in California. Rt. Rev. Bavi Edna "Nedi" Rivera, Joaquin." San Joaquin is the only one of began several years ago and was under­ Bishop Suffragan of Olympia; and the the six California dioceses with such a taken to update portions that had not Rt. Rev. Jan1es E. Waggoner, Jr., Bishop clause, but none of the other five dioce­ been amended since 1911, when San of Spokane. The Very Rev. George L. san constitutions contain language for Joaquin was still a missionary diocese. Werner, president of the House of electing a bishop similar to what Bishop Bishops for missionary dioceses are Deputies , reappointed the same slate of Swing implied is necessary for San appointed by General Convention. San two clergy and three lay members. They Joaquin. Joaquin became a full-fledged diocese are: J.P. Causey, Jr., of West Point, Va.; "The amendment filed by Bishop during the 1960s, and consent to Bishop the Very Rev. H. Scott Kirby, dean of Schofield states that the only require­ Schofield's election was received from Christ Church Cathedral, Eau Claire, ment for installation is that a new the 69th General Convention, which Wis.; the Rev. Carolyn Sue Kuhr, rector bishop must be someone in 'Apostolic met in Detroit in 1988. of St. Patrick's, Big Fork, Mont.; and­ Succession'," Bishop Swing wrote. A week earlier, Bishop Swing had Deborah J. Stokes of Westerville, Ohio. "Thus, if the Diocese of San Joaquin written to Bishop Schofield and asked Steve Waring

8 THE LIVING CHURCH· AUGUST 20. 2006 YoungPeople Brought Together FortWorth Intends to Withdrawfrom Province Seven for UrbanMission In announcing its intention July 24 to withdraw from Province 7 of The Episcopal Church, the Diocese of Fort Worth was merely fornuilizinga delib­ Dozens of young erate practice that was put in place some three years ago, according to the people from the dio­ Very Rev. Ryan Reed, dean of St. Vincent's Cathedral, Bedford, Texas, and ceses of Kansas and president of the standing committee. West Missouri joined "We'vebeen sideline participants for a long time," Dean Reed told Ti-IELiv ­ forces July 11-16 to ING CHURCH."Whether we chose to be or were put there is a matter of debate." fight poverty in the Province 7 is comprised of the dioceses of Arkansas, Dallas, Kansas, Kansas City area dur­ Northwest Texas, Oklahoma, Texas, Rio Grande, West Missouri, Western ing MissionPalooza , Kansas and Western Louisiana. an urban mission "We're not breaking communion with our brothers and sisters in Province experience for high 7," Dean Reed said. "Weare simply acknowledging reality,that there will not school students spon­ be business as usual." sored by Episcopal After the election of Nevada Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori as the 26th Community Services Presiding Bishop, Fort Worth Bishop Jack L. Iker and the standing com­ (ECS). mittee appealed to the Archbishop of Canterbury's Panel of Reference for Nearly 90 teenagers alternate primatial oversight. Dean Reed said the Fort Worth spent four days work­ I standing committee regarded the creation of an "ortho- ing at One Of 17 sites Melodie IVoennanm w Hc11wsl photo across metropolitan High school students from the dioce- .dox" 10th province in The Episcopal Church as a matter ses of Kansas and West Missouri · for the rest of the Communion to decide. In that respect, Kansas City, with assist during the Mission Palooza •"°- ( its resolution differed from the one approved June 28 by efforts that included service project. J building Habitat for Humanity houses and prepar­ the standing committee in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. , SteveWari~ ing meals for the homeless at the downtown Community Kitchen. Students grouped in fours and fives worked on the same site throughout Archbishopof CanterburySolicits Primates MissionPalooza and returned to their home base on GeneralConvention at St. Paul's Church, Kansas City, Mo., every evening for discussion and reflection on their The Archbishop of Canterbury which he noted that the joint experience . has written the primates of the standing committee of the pri­ Larger groups of youth came together on Sat­ Anglican Communion, seeking mates and Anglican Consultative urday morning to assist with a breakfast program their reflections on the response to Council had already appointed a at St. Paul's, Kansas City, Kan., and to package the Windsor Report by the 75th small working group to advise him food at the Harvesters warehouse. General Convention. "on these matters in the months The annual summer event also gave young peo­ "In order to inform my own leading up to the next primates' ple an introduction to the Millennium Develop­ thinking as the Windsor process meeting ," in Tanzania in February. ment Goals (MDGs) and the ONE Episcopalian moves forward, I should be grate­ In a longer report published campaign, as ECS sought to link the teens' work ful if you would give me your per­ June 27, he outlined his thinking in local service agencies with the commitment of sonal responses to the following on the best way forward , endors­ The Episcopal Church to fight extreme poverty three questions, both at this point ing a Windsor Report proposal through the MDGs. and again in September," said the calling for the development of a Jay Lehnertz, executive director of ECS, said Most Rev. Rowan Williams in a let­ covenant and the possibility that he wanted to give the youth a context that placed ter dated June 30. provinces which endorse the their service "within the fran1ework of the Epis­ The letter asks the primates for covenant would be accorded con­ copal Church's commitment to social justice." He their personal "reaction" to the stituent membership while those said MissionPalooza participants were given approved resolutions as well as which did not would hold associ­ ONE Episcopalian white wristbands to remind the likely reaction "within your ate membership [TLC, July 23]. In them of their service, and they also had the province as a whole ." The final an address to the Church of Eng­ opportunity to sign a card pledging themselves to question asked "How do you land's General Synod on July 7, ongoing participation in efforts to fight poverty expect the Anglican Communion Archbishop Williams deni ed that locally and globally. as a whole to view the resolutions the covenant proposal was either a Mr. Lehnertz said that rougllly equal numbers passed at General Convention?" "capitulation to fundamentalism" of participants came from the two dioceses and Archbishop Williams issued a or "a cunning plan to entrench that more than 30 percent were from outside the brief public statement on June 21 total doctrinal indifferentism" greater Kansas City area. at the conclusion of convention in [TLC, July 30]. Melodie Woerman

AUGUST 20. 2006 · TH E LIV ING CHUR CH 9 By Aaron Orear What makes blogging so popular ? For one thing, it's an instant out!Pt for hashing out one's own thoughts . "Blog­ n June 18, the Rt. Rev. Katharine ,Jeffe1ts Sd101i ging hdps me to think and write more clearly about what Owas elected as the 2Gth Presiding Bishop of The 1b elieve," says the Rev. Richard Easterling, blogger atEcce Episcopal Church. Within moments of the final ballot, the ()1111111Bo1111m! He also sees potential for cmmecti.ng to story had traveled across the World WidP Web. Soon in­ colleagues. "My friends have time to read my writing at depth articles, opinion pieces, reflections and reactions their leisme," he says, "and to develop questions or ask for wer e all available at tlw click of a mouse. Anglicans clarifications in thinking that seem to be a lot more inten­ around the globe were chatte1ing away ahoul the npws, tional than when just handing over a paper and asking exchanging opinions and judgm ents on Uw Plection, aml someone what he or she thinks. " on the potential reaction from the rest of the Angli('an That sense of connection is a big pait of the attraction. Communion. Bloggi.ng isn't just a one-way street. "The anrnzing thing How did the message travel so swiftly? Wa_o;;it CNN.corn about biogs is that not only are your essays immediately that scooped the story, or perhaps the official Episcopal published, but the readers help you refine ai1d reflect Church website? No. They offered little more than bare deeper on what yon have written by leaving comments ," facts. Maybe the Assodated Press or Reuters? Not them says Fr. Jake, owrwr of Fa.ther Jake Stops the World. either. In fact, no major news source had much of anything "Instead of a static work, it becom es the starting pa1t for to say besides "Episcopal Church elects first woman an unfolding conversation." There are times when the con­ leader - details to follow." So where could an inquiring versation can lead to real revelation . "Some of the most Episcopalian go for a quick fix of in-depth analysis and profound questions I've wrestled with in ministry have plain old news? Inquiring minds that wanted to know been asked by visitors to my site," says Fr. Easterling . turned to the blogosphere. For tlw last three years the questions have focused in Blogging has been arow1d since the latP U:J~l0s, but it large pait on the political life of The Episcopal Church and wasn't until the 2004 U.S. presid ential eledinn that it Anglican Communion . Blogs such as Stand Finn in Faith became a household word. The web-fed dark-horse candi­ ai1d 171i11kingA11qlimns espouse very different positions dacy of Howard Dean caught the world's attention anrl, by on most issues , but share a common purpose as venues for the time the dust settled, biogs were the n('W venue for news and discussion about the current state of Anglican­ breaking news and the exchange of ideas. Episcopalians ism. The posts on these blogs tend to be potently partisan, readily joined the blog revolution, and there is now an and tlw comments sections follow suit. "Most Christian active Anglican comer of thP blogosplwrP. bloggers arc somewhat opinionat ed," says Newbie Angli-

10 TIil I IVINl ; Cl ll JIZU I · AllG l J\ I' 211. 100(, can blogger Mark Marshal. "I know I am. It's easy to forget they have never met) for hPlp." the importance of avoiding unnecessary offense.'' Fr . .Jake Still, the benefits of blogging more often outweigh the concurs. "We have to always remember that the world is drawback and dangers. Tlwy can even help rebuild and watching our conversations," he warns. "We are providing recmmect a real-world community. When Hurricane Kat­ a Christian witness, if that was our intention or not." rina hit, Fr. Easterling used his blog in the sPrvice of his The desire to witness, to use blogging as a fom1 of evan­ New Orleans parish. "In the aftermath of the stonn , the gelism, is a popular motive. "The beauty of a blog is that it blog becarne a resource for parishioners trying to track draws people to our website who otherwise might not each other down or at least check in and let others know come," says .Jim Naughton, director of communications that they wprp safe," he says. for the Diocese of Washington and author of 771eDaily Biogs have also bem used to help calm less dramatic Episcopalian. "Once they have crossed your threshold, stonns . "This is a stressful time for Episcopalians because you can show them the rest of your wares." What casual the mainstrearn media keeps predicting that the sky is readers fine! can often be a sur- prise. "Some of my readers have commented that they Blog- Shorthand for a web log, an online diary, journal or collection never would have known that of news articles. Also the act of writing and maintaining a blog, as in "to blog." all Christians were not part of the religious right without read­ Blogger- One who is the author of a blog. ing my blog and others like it," remarks the Rev. Dr. Mom, Blogosphere- The online community of biogs and bloggers. whose blog goes by the san1e Also known as the Blogiverse, Blogtopia, Blogistan and Blogspace. moniker. The cmious passers-by make Comments- Most biogs allow readers to post comments up one portion of a blogger's to specific posts. "audience." Sometimes a ran­ dom collection of words, per­ Hit - A visit from a reader, often directed to a blog by Google haps not intended as a unified statement, will draw hits from or some other search engine. Google or another search The web address of an individual blog entry. engine. The strangest search Permalink- term that brought a reader to A blog made up primarily of photographs. Father Jake was "Naked Photoblog- twister ," which confused the Post - An entry on a blog, or the act of publishing an entry. blogger. "I don't really want to know what they were looking for," Fr . .Jake quips, "but what they got was a comnwntary about to fall on our church,' ' says .Jim Naughton . ''The blog on Abu Ghraib." Fr. Easterling has had similar, if less racy, is a place where we can put some of these dire forecasts hits. "I've had two people at two different times navigate into perspectiw ." to my blog after searching for 'grilled cheese'," he says. lfltimately, it all rnmes down to a common love of writ­ "For the life of me, I can't understand how or why.'' ing. "The blog is a hobby," says Fr . .Jake. "I do it because I For the most part., however , biogs serve a loose s01t of enjoy it. Some ministry does occur among those who regular conummity. "There are two overlapping groups of gather there , but that was never the intention . I do it bloggers I think of as my audience ," says the Rev. Dr. Mom. because I find it to he an enjoyable way to unwind at the "One is Episcopal and other clergy bloggers , the other is end of a day, and because others seem to enjoy it as well. academic bloggers. These are the biogs I stumbled onto \\i1ien it quits being fun, I'll probably shut it down." D originally and that comprise what feels like a blogging conummity." The sense of community is part of the blog­ Aarn11 Oreu/' is a thil'cl-yror student at Trinity College's ging experience . "Over time, those who enter into the con­ Sr-hoof uff)il'i11ity, Tom11to, Ontari o, Canada. His blog is versation at .Jake's Place have become a comnnulity of ·11'/I'll· . a (I /'U I/() /'CO 1: ('(J/1 I. sorts," says Fr . .Jake. "Part of its tmiqueness is that it is a Christian community with a progressive Anglican flavor." URLs 0(/1/oqs 111e11tirnwrl i11th e orticle: The sense of conununity can also be a pokntial prob­ F:cce CNarn Bonum 1 - http: //pasterling .blog-city.com, Daily lem, and ordained bloggers have to be aware of the dan­ Episcop ,ilian - http ://blogofdaniPi ,<·orn, Father .Jake Stops th e gers. "A specifically religious blog can be an avemH::'for World - http ://frjakPstopstheworlcl.blogspot.c-om , NPwbi e people in genuine pastoral or spiritual distress to find Anglican - http: //wannalwanglican.blogspot.(·om , Rev. Dr. Mom cheap grace," says Fr. Easterling. "I get e-mails every so httµ: //renlnnom .blogspot .cnrn , Stand Firm in Faith often from people who have a real nenl for go

.\1 ,,,11,1 / ll 11)(11, 1111 II V l~ l , Ul l !RU I JI Episyopal. .Diocese oflowa E-Seminary: Iowa School for Life­ long Theological Education "So that all may learn and all be encouraged ... " I Corinthians

hen he moved to the Diocese that lead to ordination, comm1ss10n­ need to leave their communities to W of Iowa in 2003, bishop-elect ing, licensing and ministry develop­ participate. Class offerings for the Alan Searle brought with him a pas­ ment. He believes that a new direction past semester and for 2006-7 include: sion and belief that ongoing education is needed for a greater awareness of How to Think Theologically; Pastoral is critical not only for clergy, but for calls to ministry. Theology: Bottoms-Up Theology; Bap­ all baptized members of The Episco­ The purpose of the E-Seminary is to tismal Covenant Ministry; Pastoral pal Church. offer the opportunity for all baptized Theology: Ministry Development; Spir­ In listening to his new flock discuss persons to further their visions and ituality & Spiritual Formation; Intro­ local issues, and as he pondered the knowledge in theological education. It duction to the Old Testament; makeup of the diocese, what he is anticipated that the opportunity will Theology of Creation; Introduction to encountered was 57,000 square miles. lead more people to hear the call of the New Testament; Morality & Ethics; That's the sizable area that comprises their baptism to be ministers of Christ Church History: Ancient, Middle Ages, the Diocese of Iowa. The far-flung cor­ and take up leadership in the church. Modem; Pastoral Care: Sacraments & ners of this prairie state of 99 counties Fr. Gehlsen tapped into a contem­ Liturgy. prohibit easy or frequent gathering of porary tool in the unique Iowa Com­ Evaluations by participants have members for various events. munications Network (ICN) - a fiber been enthusiastic. They believe the E­ An immediate challenge was to optic network established by the state Seminary has fulfilled the need for make theological education accessible to all. It involved cre­ ating programs through the dio­ cese for enhancing and developing a formation process for ministry, for both ordained and lay persons. While preparation for ordina­ tion by attending residential seminaries is the norm for Iowa, for linking all counties electronically ongoing education and formation. Bishop Searle saw the need to develop - that fulfills the goal of reaching out This venture also offers the oppor­ and deliver an innovative and creative to all for education and formation. The tunity to earn Continuing Education process for providing formation for all ICN consists of a total of 800 sites Units (CEUs). The Diocese of Iowa the baptized. Under the leadership of across the state . has entered into an agreement and the Rev. Thomas Gehlsen, deployment Courses can originate from any of working relationship with Episcopal officer and educational formation the sites and be transmitted audibly Divinity School (EDS) in Cambridge, director, the "E-Seminary: Iowa and visually to any or all of the other Mass., to have these CEUs granted School for Life-Long Theological Edu­ sites. These long-distance courses can through the seminary back to the stu­ cation" was developed and imple­ also be downloaded and rebroadcast dents of the E-Seminary. Other col­ mented. across the country. laborative efforts are being Fr. Gehlsen took on the challenge to Iowa's E-Seminary went live on Jan. investigated. develop a cost-effective theological 10, 2006. Between January and May, As the E-Seminary grows, the dio­ education and formation program that more than 50 students have partici­ cese will refine the technology with would be accessible to all. Visiting pated in a variety of classes, each ICN. It also intends to create an advi­ with members of parishes throughout taught by seminary-trained faculty. sory board for the "seminary without Iowa, he examined the local processes Neither the students nor the faculty walls" concept. D

12 THE LIVING C HURCH · AUGUST 20. 2006 EDITOR'S COLUMN

Abusinga GoodThing When those of us in the decision-making that it won't happen again. We can simply put process decided two years ago that THELMNG that down on an e-mail message, send it, and CHURCH ought to produce a Technology Issue, I walk away. We don't have to look someone in was determined to be part of it, even though the eye to show that person we're sincere or my knowledge of technical matters could fit serious . inside a thimble. I used the opportunity to rant 3. We can become incredibly lazy. For exam­ against cellphones (I still don't have one). Last ple, people in our office send e-mails to me all year, with the second annual issue, I had to the time. A couple of them sit no more than 10 show my new-found knowledge of technical feet away from me. (I hope they don't read this Did You Know ... matters and produced a vocabulary as a guide or they may never communicate with me in any The Rev.Canon Ashley Null, to our readers. I've got to -~ .--.---....-.... -....- ... -..... -----,,,,.,------, priestof the Dioceseof .....,__ .. . 2Nt... ~:!R•~"' :i .,,a ~ n .... "\,L"'~ . " ''"" t:.;: Sotedt. ~- ..... c- . .:c:. C•t 111ofOU: ··4. admit I'm running out of •., . ii:1 □ "'''"'"m' """' ..,:,,,_,;.~-- ·~ WesternKansas studying in material, but I think I can _::_"':!" ~ ' ~ o I: :- W~c• ~colwd - • . ~H ca1..,or~, scrape together one more - 2' ~ "4. :=; ' ------~-.,u,... ,.,~ Germany,was a chaplainfor c~ ::2 : = :::::=:::_·-_-...::: :: :;:::::: this one a diatribe against e- .....,."~· ,.....,_~,.,, , --_.,__ ·-- -~-· -- ,,,.,...... - the WorldCup . mail. t 1 , -- ..-- :=:;.:~.::..~:=-c.um v-.. ,n_ Actually, I like e-mail. I t ~·, ..._ -. ....-._...... - ..., .... t: , ,,._ ,,...,_ _ ...... --~ don't know what I'd do with- :=·: • ~.:-:..-··u--·-·~ ·-·- out it. But I think we've :=._~,., ,' -·-__ abused it to the point that it's outlived its usefulness. How about these: Quote of the Week 1. Our inboxes have We have a wonderful The Most Rev.Rowan become receptacles for every type of garbage imaginable. tool at our disposal. Williams,quoted in the Just to prove my point , here's Let's use it wisely. DallasMorning News on the what's shown up in my inbox Churchof England:"We may during the past 12 hours: • Not only can I buy phony Rolex watches , I form). If for no other reason than it's good for be in a thoroughmess, but can buy real ones. At a bargain price! And all the circulatory system, can't we get out of our at least we shall not mislead sorts of other replicas of name brands . chairs and actually speak to one another, face anyoneinto supposingthat • I can become irresistible to the ladies in to face, like adults used to do? the powerand wisdomof my life. My guess is the ladies in my life, espe­ 4. We don't have to listen to someone whin­ cially the ones I work with at TLC, would not ing or complaining to us. Our listening skills Goddepend on the smooth be very happy about this. Nor would my wife. are becoming shot. Instead of hearing some­ coherenceof the Churchof • I have an opportunity to help a "Christian one's concern face to face, pretending that England'sworkings." widow " by surrendering part of my bank we're interested , we can simply read that per­ account . In return I'm going to receive 25 per­ son's e-mail message whenever we feel like it. cent of a huge amount of money. Oddly, this Next month, for example. Or we can hit the one comes from the Ivory Coast instead of the delete button and it'll go away (Sorry, Herman, usual Nigeria (although the return e-mail I never received it.) address indicates it's from Italy). 5. And don't get me started about the porn • I will be able to buy any medication I need industry that continues to infiltrate our e-mail. without a prescription ( ever notice how the Wouldn't you think that at least one of the slugs who sell this stuff misspell half the words yahoos who sends this stuff might notice that in the message?) the word "church " appears in the e-mail • If I am willing to put forth a small amount address and decide, in a moment of guilt, not to of money, I can receive information about a send it? Yes, it's disgusting and degrading, and stock that's going to hit it big. a nuisance, but how do we get rid of it? OK, I'm stretching things a bit to stick with 2. We no longer have to get involved in "real" the theme of this issue. But I meant what I communication with others. We don't have to wrote. We have a wonderful tool at our dis­ call someone on the phone and explain that we posal. Let's use it wisely. made a terrible mistake, and we're sorry, and David Kalvei,age,executiv e editor

AUGUST 20. 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 13 EDITORIALS

Counter to Reconciliation The word "reconciliation" is being used around The Episcopal Chur ch fre­ quently these days. It was heard often during the 75th General Convention this summer , being used by deputies , bishops, speakers, and the Presiding Bishop with regularity . Apparently , the message of reconciliation did not register well with some mem­ bers of the House of Bishops , for the action they've taken against two of their own members is anything but reconciliation. Two bishops are being charged with abandoning the communion of this church [TLC, Aug. 6, 13] and could be facing serious consequences . One is an 85-year-old retired bishop , the Rt. Rev. William Cox, who performed sacramental acts last sum­ mer at a congregation which had left The Episcopal Church . The other charge is against the Bishop of San Joaquin , the Rt. Rev. John-David Schofield, whom, it is alleged , has violated the national canons by changing the canons of his diocese in order to make it easier to separate from The Episcopal Church. At a time when The Episcopal Church is grievously divided, this is a strange way to reconcile it. Using a canon which does not allow a bishop a trial is not the way to go about achieving reconciliation . These bishops, and others who may be charged, are entitled at the least to due process. Growing Use of Technology This third Technology Issue is an attempt to keep up to date with some of the technological advancem ents being used by Episcopal churches and Episcopalians . It presents an eclectic gathering of material, from a feature article on Episcopal "bloggers" to the first of an occasional column concerned with how churches and their members can make the best use of the internet , to an article about how sci­ ence dominates theology. This issue also contains advertising that should be of Than ks to extra Ordinary value to those who are making use of contemporary technology . advancements Thanks to extraordinary advance- ments in technology, many of our

·1 n te Ch n O IOgy, churches are able to carry out their mis­ sion more efficiently. From e-mail to PowerPoint presentations, desk-top pub­ m any of our churches lishing to digital photography, congrega­ tions are able to serve their people far are able to carry out their more quickly and responsibly than they could only a few years ago. This issue · · ff' · I takes a brief look at how those develop- m ISSIOn more e IClent y. rnents can help us. Summer Struggles

For much of the summer a large portion of this country has been dealing with excessive heat. Record high temperatures in the West, drought conditions in the upper Great Plains , and floods in parts of the East have made this a summer to remember. While trying our best to maintain a nonnal existence during such periods, we would do well to check on persons who may be having a difficult time of it - the elderly , the disabled, and those with respiratory problems . A phorw call or a brief visit to ensure that everything is all right probably would be welcomed by those struggling with the weather . Such compassion is a reason­ able Christian response.

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By Sally Campbell ter only is tme , and there is no such thing things material are real? What impact as spirit. does this belief have on the crucia l s my years increase, I find that my Well, poof! There goes God, who is underpinning of Christianity: that fleshy A admiration for the Apostles' and universally (not just in Judaism and humanity is infused with spirit, and that Nicene Creeds increases also. Christianity) defined as being "spirit," Jesus' sacrificial act of dying, and then I suspect that this may place me in a and the creator of the material universe. being resurrected, was an effective minority when I congregate with fellow Now, of course , the Church hasn't action which saved all humans from worshipers, for I an1 familiar with how stopped believing in and preaching a becoming spiritually dead (separated uneasy many churchgoers feel when it spiritual God, but there's no question from God)? You'd be surprised at how comes to saying that they believe in one that its traditional theology has been many Christians there are - clergy God who is actually three persons, and a influenced by the dominance of science among them - who do not believe that virgin lady who has a baby, and that that for the last few hundred years , although there is a larger, spiritua l life to be baby was - is - not only tmly God but I've never noticed the institutional entered at the time of physical death. also tmly a human being, who dies and church admitting it. Ifit weren't so, there How can I, brought up revering sci­ comes back to life. These statements wouldn't be all those people being made ence, awed by the flood of knowledge have become stumbling blocks for mil­ lions of people who were brought up believing in the inerrancy of a materialis­ Matter only is true, and there tic science which does not allow them to •~.terialism:, ;,. '·· .,.. .. is no such thing as spirit. be "tme." Materialism, which was one of thf' uncomfortablP by what they say they flowing from ingenious experiments per­ products of the Enlightennwnt in 16th­ believe in when it comes time to say a fom1ed by ingenious scientists, reject and 17th-century Europe, has been creed . They have good reason to be this idea that trne reality is found only in defined as "a belief that dead matter ... is uncomfortable because, surely, saying matter, because that's all there is? the sole ultimate reality of the Universe , that you believe something which you The position that my faith led me to, that thought and consciousness are but don't believe can't be a good attitude early on in my spi1itual journey, was that byproducts of matter; and that there is while pursuing a spiritual path - the the basic theo logical statements nothing real underlying it or existing search for trnth. express ed in the creeds must be beyond it." The philosopher Descartes The fact that materialism does away assumed to be telling the truth, else the was instmmental in fommlarizing that with God is bad enough, but it also has whole undertaking is a shan1. If we view, and it has been accepted as true negative consequences in how we think beliew in what we say about the Holy ever since by most prominent scientist<; about ourselves. How can we persist in Spirit, the "giver of life," then we can and those who follow them. the idea that humans are not only flesh believe that the statements in the creeds The bottom line for materialism: Mat- but soul - spirit - if it is trne that only (Continued on next page)

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(Continued from previous page) were not made up by a group of people deter­ mined to confuse and mystify us, but that the information contained in them was seeped into WorldVllideConvergence many minds by the working of the Spirit over a In the Reader's Viewpoint article by the Rev. Gary W. Kriss [TLC, period of about 300 years after Jesus' death. And July 23], a number of General Convention ac~io~s are cited to dem?n,~ it is important information for us to know. strate his belief that The Episcopal Church 1s No Longer Catholic. One can expect that basic faith statements As ecumenical officer, I shall confine myself to responding to his such as those in the creeds are going to tell us assertions about our interim eucharistic sharing agreement with the true things we need to know about ourselves. United Methodist Church. And, of course, the biggest thing is that we are Fr. Kriss is correct is stating that "there not only flesh but spirit too. That is so vital to is no way that the Methodist episcopate realize and believe that the creeds say it in at can be equated with the historic episco­ least three ways, in the form of stories - pate as defined in the (Chicago-Lambeth) much easier to remember than bare facts, and Quadrilateral." Neither the Methodist having more depth than declaratory sentences. Church nor The Episcopal Church has The basic story about God is that he is tri­ said that. This is an interim eucharistic partite - each of the three Persons having not sharing agreement, like we had for some only spiritual but fleshly ingredients: the Father 12 years with the Evangelical Lutheran is the Great Spirit, but obviously involved with Church in America before we began the flesh or his creations would not be flesh; the process of moving into full communion. A Son is (as noted) truly human and truly divine process which is not ( as Fr. Kriss states) a - truly flesh and truly God, and the cosmos "doubtful proposition," but rather part of a was created "through" him; the Spirit is flesh's worldwide convergence of Lutherans and animating force, it makes flesh alive. Anglicans analogous to the Porvoo Agree­ The fact presented here is that both spirit ment in Europe and the Waterloo Declara­ and matter are "true" and they are so joined to tion in Canada - all approved and each other that they never can be separated. celebrated by the Inter Anglican Standing Therefore, the Trinity image is a powerful, short­ Commission on Ecumenical Relations. hand way of telling us a truth about ourselves. Whether such a full communion agree­ But we are told that again in the story of the ment can be reached with the United virgin birth: God comes to live in the midst of Methodists remains to be seen - just as it humanity, and it's a quick depiction of how that does between the Church of England and could happen to say that Jesus had a human the British Methodists. Their relationship mother and a divine father. Historically true? is defined in terms of a covenant, and Who cares? Keeping in mind always that God can there is great excitement in many quarters there about Archbishop do anything, even go against the rules of materi­ Michael Ramsey's dream of rapprochement with the Methodists if he feels like it. After all he's the supreme alism eventually being fulfilled. materialist. In no case, either in England or the United States, will we "sacri­ The creeds have a lot more to say in mythical fice a gift, the historic episcopate, _which we m_ana~ed to prese1:7e terms about humanity and its relationship with even in the darkest days of the Enghsh Reformation. When Fr. Kriss God. It's not a bad exercise to confront the says that preserving it "was our position, but it is no longer," he is creedal statements you think you can't believe in simply wrong. because you have been persuaded by common­ (The Rt. Rev.) C. Christopher Epting sense science that they can't be true, and ask Deputy for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations yourself "what am I supposed to learn from New York, N.Y. this?" For instance, if you take Mary's virginity as being mythical rather than physiological, it's pos­ Dean Kriss has, in an article noted both by its succinctness and clar­ sible to arrive at a deeper understanding of what ity, hit the nail on the head. it means to be a Christian. It really is a matter of "catholic faith and order," and not merely the Trust me, meditating on the creeds can be as protestant notion of "biblical orthodoxy"; the latter to which most of rewarding as solving a Sudoku puzzle. Try taking our Southern Baptist friends could easily subscribe. Sola scriptura them seriously for doing what they are supposed really is not Anglican. Catholic faith and order is our inheritance. to do - conveying to us a collection of ideas that I further note that in the Anglican Communion Network pamphlet are true, even if they seem impossible detailing the events about what led us to this present predicament, And I hope you'll join me in my admiration. 0 there is no mention of the breaking of catholic holy orders by the ( now mandatory) ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate. It's Sally Campbell i,s an occasional contribuwr to as if such a disruptive event never happened. TLC who lives in Coui,Spring Harbor, N. Y. This article puts things into very clear perspective. Keep your "bibli-

16 THE LIVING C HUR C H· AUGUST 20 . 2006 cal orthodoxy." Give me catholic faith into sectarian dogmatism." One might and order every day of the week! note that the Jehovah's Witness is a (The Rev.) R. Stephen Powers, S.S. C. biblical fundamentalist. St. Bride's Church Given the two poles presented, Chesapeake, Va. there would seem to be no escape; but surely there must be a true catholic, I share some of Dean Kriss' con­ Quadrilateral-based place to stand in cerns over the current state of The the center. Episcopal Church, although my read­ I have been a priest for 50 years. It SEARCH ing of things is not quite so apocalyp­ is not my intent to be a protestant min­ tic. However, I believe he is mistaken ister, or to serve a protestant church for the in his assertion that "... the adoption of where whatever you sincerely believe Eighth Bishop the Revised Common Lectionary is "true." There is no assurance of (RCL) intentionally renounces a sign truth in that. Diocese of Olympia of converge nce with our Roman (The Rev.) Hugh C. Edsall Catholic brothers and sisters ..." Live Oak, Fla. Episcopal Church The Common Lectionary was in Western Washington formed by a collaboration between I appreciated the article by Fr. Kriss. the North American Consultation on It expresses perfectly the situation in Accepting applications Common Texts, whose membership which Anglo-Catholics find themselves through September 10, 2006. includes the National Council of these days. Catholic Bishops of the United States For most of the history of Anglican­ For profile and nomination and the Canadian Conference of ism the church as a whole avoided tak­ forms, visit: Catholic Bishops. ing actions which were intolerable for www.bishopsearcholympia.org In my quick scan of the current BCP those who do believe that "we are mem­ lectionary and the RCL, it appears to bers, not of a sect, but of the catho lic me that the RCL is closer to the cur­ church." Catholics may never have been an absolute majority of our peo­ rent Common Lectionary of the St. Mark's Press Roman Catholic Church and its use ple, but the catholic understanding of may bring us closer to, rather than fur­ how the church makes decisions and 1-800-365-0439 ther distance us from, our Roman arrives at an understanding of truth was 8021 W . 21•• St. N. Wichita KS 67205 Catholic brothers and sisters. never violated as absolute ly as it has (The Rev.) David K. Sutcliffe been now. St. Luke's Church This situation produces deep anguish Gospel Book~ $150. 00 Saranac Lake, N. Y. and alienation, for we no longer feel we belong, and our fundamental theologi­ Revised cal orientation forbids our creating a In all of the articles written about Common church of our own devising. the present crisis in the Episcopal Lectionary (The Ve111Rev.) John C. Bettmann Church, I have never seen such an Carlinville, m. Episcopal Edition accurate analysis as that provided in Burgundy-red cover Gary Kriss's Reader's Viewpoint, "No with gold embossing No Answer Red ribbon marker Longer Catholic." Scripture index ~ I read the article with gratitude and When General Convent ion, in 1976, We pay the shipping on this fine book tears. Tears because he is so deci­ recognized that ordination of female sively accurate; gratitude because it priests was af ait accompli, one of the 1-800-365-0439 correctly identifies the Network and bishops said, in substance, that whether it was the work of the Holy its supporters as essentially protestant Revised Common Lectionary fundamentalists. Fr. Kriss shows us Spirit would become apparent over Episcopal Edition - Pew Size - $30 .00 two poles: On the one we have ram­ time. This implication that the Holy NRSV Text - BCP Contemporary Collects & Psalms 3-year cycle - Scripture index - Burgundy Red pant, inclusive liberalism which Spirit was behind whatever conven­ embraces varied theologies and tion had done or left undone was Episcopal Eucharistic Lectionary effective in stifling dissent until V. NRSV Text - Pew Size - $20 .00 moralities; on the other , protestant BCP Collects & Psalms - 3-year cycle - Navy Blue fundamentalism and verbal inerrancy . Gene Robinson in 2003. Katharine Jef­ 00 With regard to scriptura sola and ferts Schori's election finished it. A Lector's Guide by Frank Mulligan - $16 .

verbal inerrancy, Fr. Kriss declares the The works of the Spirit are no VISA or MasterCard accepted obvious: "Without catholic order, bib­ secret: love, joy, peace, patience, kind­ All books plus S & H except Gospel Book lical orthodoxy is in the mind of the ness, goodness, faithfulness, gentle­ interpreter and all too often devolves (Continued on next page)

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(Continued from previous page) ness and self-control (Gal. 5:22), but it.'>elfto be evil and only mind to be "secrets" regarding deities, aeons, when the roll is called these days they pure, and accordingly considers the principalities and powers . aren't answering. One can look for Creator of this world to be evil, con­ The Christian gospels, in continuity them in the results of General Conven­ siders our human dilemma to be not sin, with the Old Testan1ent, are narratives tion, particularly in 1976, 1979, 2003 and but ignorance (of our imprisonment in which show how God worked among 2006, and one will look in vain. matter), and redemption to hinge upon his people on earth. Christ was really I've been an ordained perso n for 11 our understanding of ourselves ( we are born of a woman, really died on the years - long enough to recognize the God), and which eventually condemned cross, and really rose on the third day. work of the Holy Spirit. I've been a orthodox Christianity itself as evil, can­ The apostles are the witnesses of all pra cticing attorney for 31 years - long not represent itself as a "form" of early this. Nothing in all this was ever a enough to recognize a hostile corpo­ Christianity. secret available only to elite "knowers." rat e takeover. The Nag Hamrnad'i Library (Harper Orley Swartzentruber We are looking at the second. & Row) is available for all to read, and Sarasota, Fla. exhibits docun1entary evidence of Gnos­ (Th e Rev.) Douglas Buchanan In the film "The Princess Bride," Trinity Memoria l Chw·ch ticism's historic evolution. The Man in Black is climbing the Cliffs Lon e Pin e, Ca.I{{ Whatever was true of early or later Gnosticism cannot seriously be taken of Insanity on the rope used by the kidnappers of the bride. At the top of Not Christianity to represent the faith of Christ and the apostles. The two religions were inim­ the cliffs the rope is cut by the abduc­ Concerning the letter by John P. ical and antithetic from the start. The tors but The Man in Black manages Fuller [TLC, July 23), many are being Gnostic "gospel s" depart from our not to fall, clinging precariously to the rock face. taken in by popular literature on gospels both in form and content. "He didn't fall?" puzzles the rogue Gnosticism, which National Geo­ Instead of a life of Jesus from the bap­ Vizzini, peering over the edge. "Incon­ graphic and others now describe as tism of John to the Resurrection and "the other half' of early Christianity. Ascension , the Gnostic "gospels" are ceivable!" One of his henchman, Inigo, says to Vizzini, "You keep using that A religion that considers matt er collections of speculative dicta, word - I do not think it means what you think it means." That could be said about the Rev. John P. Fuller's use of the word "egali­ I Will, tarian " in his letter, "On the Growing Edge ," when he asserts the "Holy Spirit ... must be leading us toward egalitarianism and away from autoc­ with God's Hel:rr racy ..." L~•.i,_h.·r·..,l .i111J._, The actions of General Convention are a study in how autocrats work, from EpiscopalConfirfuaiion the dark horse election of Katharine FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS Jefferts Schori, to ramming through the /1vM ,11TLe e \Vile resolution on the last day, lamely voting Thi s co nfin11.1tio11 proqr.1111, based on the for the Windsor Report after voting

Baptismal C~ovc 11.111t1 offers med itativ e, against it. Nothing on Bishop Jefferts pr.1verfu l .sessions th at in vite r,1rticipams Schori's resume qualifies her for the to sh .u e their 01V11f.1 ith journeys in the post to which she was elected. It was an lig ht of Episc ora l tradition . orchestrated "ideological statement" to The progr.1111 c,111h e co mrl ctcd in .1 the Christian world by mostly male tr.1ditio11.1I six- to nv elve -1Veek rrogr.1111 powerbrokers in the House of Bishops. or .1d.111ted to ccimc 111por.1rv i1111ov.1tions, And the joint session on the last day such as ~111 inten se rcrre,1t or .::on fe re nc~. was called to everyone's dismay, to The ,l ct ivities ar e flex ihle enoug h to be deal, contrary to the rules governing Leader's u-;ed for vo uch, .1dult o r inr erge ner.1tion.1I Guide General Convention, with a new resolu­ prc r .1r.1cio11 pro~r.1m s . tion already defeated in another fonn. That was the result, as later revelations Call Today! divulged, of the connivance of Presid­ Journals ing Bishop (gender noteworthy) Frank 1-800-824-1813 Griswold. Egalitarian is as egalitarian lmem ion offer LC:64) Living the Good News does. www. Ii vi ngthegood news . <.o 111 Volume Discounts Available! In truth, The Episcopal Church has

18 1111 ll v l N,; UII IJ(, 11 i\11(,1''1 Lil 2lll\c, CollegeServices Directory risen to new heights of autocracy - The article reports that there was ALABAMA on The Cliffs of Insanity. some question whether her lack of UNIVERSITYOF ALABAMA Tuscaloosa (The Rev.) Steven McClaskey experience as a rector will be a liability CANTERBURYCRAPBL 8t STUDBNTCTR. (206) 346-9690 Rock Island, Ill. as P.B. Bishop Jefferts Schori's Website:www.oanterburyohapelorg response to that concern is that she has E-mail:[email protected] ToVote or Not served on a variety of parish and dioce­ TheRev. Ken Fields, r, TheRev. Dr. Roland Pioken, d Sun H Eu II 8 &>10:30, 6; Wed 10; Thurs 6, M-FMP 8:15 Six dioceses seeking alternate pri­ san leadership roles, including a num­ matial oversight [TLC, July 23] raises a ber of committees such as the standing committee and the commission on min­ CALili'ORNIA question: Should these dioceses be UNIV.OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Los.Angeles accorded the privilege of voting on istry. I am reminded of a late Arch­ CANTERBURYUBC/BPIBCOPAL CAllPUB MINISTRY whether to consent to the consecra­ bishop of Canterbury's comment that Website: PACBBOOK: BplsoopalTrojans tion of a bishop in Newark, or any­ "God so loved the world that He did not E-mails:[email protected] gllbbyOuso .edu send a committee ." TheRev. Dr. Glenn M. Libby,chap where else in The Episcopal Church? Sun H Eu 7; Thurs 6 FellowshipDinner To seek to walk apart from The There is something about coming up Episcopal Church and still claim the through the ranks and being a priest in UNIVERSITYOF CALIFORNIA Irvine a parish relating to the people person­ CANTBRBURYCLUB (949) 866-0211 privilege of voting on the consent to a Website:www.oanterburyll.'vlne.org consecration would be wanting to ally and pastorally that a committee E-mail:oanterbury@ucLedu have it both ways. knows nothing about. However, we TheRev. Martha Korlenek, chap (The Rev .) Robert R. Smith pray that Bishop Jefferts Schori's expe­ An Episcopal/Anglican Student Groupin the Interfaith rience and skill will effectively over­ Center (bldg#319) at UCI,Irvine, CA Church of the Holy Commun-ion H Eu 6 (followedby dinner @ Interfaith Center) Norwood, NJ. come this lack in the office of Presiding Bishop. In regards to the bishop's pledge to COLORADO CorrectDesignation UNIVERSITYOF COLORADO Boulder seek gender balance in making appoint­ BPISCOPALMINIBTRIBB TOCU BOULDER It was great to see that TLC let us all ments, I would ask why is gender bal­ Website:www.emoub.org know that Archbishop Joris Vercam­ ance important? Isn't quality and E-mail:[email protected] men celebrated the Eucharist at Gen­ TheRev. Mary Kate Bohroeder caliber regardless of gender more Sun:6 (@ St. Aidan's) eral Convention [TLC, July 23]. important? Presumably, the election as Allow me to be a stickler for the cor­ Presiding Bishop is an example where rect designation of Archbishop Vercam­ FLORIDA quality and caliber took precedence UNIVERSITYOF MIAMI CoralGables men. He is Archbishop of Utrecht and over irrelevant gender. EPISCOPALCHURCH CENTER (306) 284-2333 Primate of the Old Catholic Church of (The Rev.) George H. Brant CHAPBLOF THB VBNBRABLB BBDB the Netherlands and he is president of Bordentown, NJ. E-mail:fcorblshley@m1&m1.edu the International Old Catholic Bishops' TheRev . PrankCorblshley OnCampus! Sun H Eu 8, 10, 6, supper at 7 Conference of the Union of Utrecht. He is not Archbishop of "the Old Catholic PreventStumbling Churches of Utrecht." Such an ecclesi­ GEORGIA Aside from all of the debate on sexu­ EMORYUNIVERSITY Atlanta astical entity does not exist. BMORYBPIBCOPAL CBNTBR (404) 377-0680 In conformity with Old Catholic ality, I have been curious to know one 1227 CliftonRoad, Atlanta, GA 30307 ecclesiology, his jurisdiction is within thing about all that is going on. In E-mail:[email protected] the historic Archdiocese of Utrecht and Romans 14, Paul talks of not being a TheRev. Nanoy Baxter, chap Sun 10:30 H Eu (at St. Bartholomew's),Daily 8 MP his primatial responsibility is within the stumbling block for your brothers. He (Eu HD),Wed 6:30 Ev (CannonChapel), 9 H Eu and Church of the Netherlands - nothing says that if eating meat or drinking wine Canterbury else, nothing more . The Episcopal hinders your brother's walk with God, Church has an official representative to then you shouldn't do it for his sake. To ILLINOIS the Old Catholic International Bishops' do otherwise would hurt your brother, UNIVERSITYOF CHICAGO Chicago Conference: The Rt. Rev. W. Michie his convictions and his relationship BRBNTHOUSE, THE EPISCOPAL CENTER AT with God. So I b1ing this around to us. THBUNIVBRSITY OF cmCAGO Klusmeyer, Bishop of West Virginia. Website:www.brentb.ouse.org (The Rev.) Bjorn Marcussen Why is The Episcopal Church pushing E-mail: [email protected] St. Philip the Apostle Church for something that many find is wrong? TheRev. Stacy Alan, chap Lemon Grove, Calif Isn't Paul saying we should accept that Sun 6:30 w/dinner(Brent Ho11Be),Thurs 12 (Bond by stopping the push forward with that Chapel) Throughthe Ranks which causes others in the Anglican KENTUCKY Communion, as well as in this church? UNIVERSITYOF KENTUCKY Lexington The article by Steve Waring, "PB.­ It has surprised me that no one has BT.AUGUSTINE'S CHAPEL Elect Focuses on Common Mission" even mentioned this. 472 RoseSt. (on UKC&mp118) (869) 489-1222 AnnaDeMers EPISCOPAL8t LUTHERAN CAMPUS WlflBTRY [TLC, July 23], whetted my interest and E-mail:[email protected] this response. Stevens Point, Wis. WedH Eu 6:06 (Dinnerto follow)

AUGU ST 20. 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 19 CollegeServices Directory MAINE NEWHAMPSHIRE UNIV.OF SOUTHERN MAINE Portland/Gorham UNIVERSITYOF NEW HAMPSHIRE Durham EPISCOPALCHAPLAINCY ST.GEORGE'S One Park Court (at 16 MainSt.) Website:www.m&lneoamp118m1nlstry.org offlcestg@earthl1ni:.net (603) 868-278B Website: www.stgeorgesdurham.org RHODEISLAND E-mail:sbowen@eplsoopalm&lne.org BROWNUNIVERSITY Providence Eplscopa.lchap TheRev. Michael L. Bradley,r & chaplain TheRev. Shirley Bowen, RHODEISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN Services:TBD Cw/student input) PLYMOUTHSTATE UNIVERSITY Plymouth 8. STEPHENS (401) 42Hl702 Website:www.sstephens.org HolySpirit 170 MainStreet (Main &ePearl Streets) www.holyepiritplymouth.org (603) B36-1321 TheRev. John D. Al9Dllder,SSC, r MARYLAND Sun MP 7:30, 8 (LowMass), 10 (SolemnMass), E-Mail: [email protected] B:30 UNIVERSmOF MARYLAND CollegePark (Evensong);Daily as Posted EPISCOPAL/ANGLICAN CAMPUS MINISTRY TheRev. 8118an Ackley, r Website: www.edow.org/eacm JOHNSON& WALESUNIVERSm Providence E-mail:[email protected] KEENESTATE COLLEGE Keene GRACECHURCH (401) 331-322B TheRev. Dr. Peter M. Antooi ST.JAMBS 44 WestSt. (603) 362-1019 E-mail: offlceOstjamesi:eene.org Website:www.graoeohurohprovidence.org Sun6:30 E-mail: Website:www.stjamesi:eene.org revbobbrooi:s@aoloom TheRev. Peter R. Coffin,r TheRev. Robert T. Brooks, r TheRev. Richard Bardl18oh, assoc. MONTANA Sun 8 & 10,Wed 12 MONTANASTATE UNIVERSITY Bozeman DARTMOUTHCOLLEGE Hanover ST.JAMES BWest 0llve Street (406) B86-9093 THEEDGE - EdgertonBol18e Student Center TheRev. Dr. Clari: M. Sherman, r 14 SchoolStreet (603) 643-0164 E-mail:[email protected] Website:www.dartmouth.edu/- edgerton TENNESSEE UNIVERSITYOF MEMPfilS Memphis ErikTUl'nburg, chap CHRISTIANBROTHERS UNIVERSITY CENTERP0R CAMPUS MINISTRY BARTHBOUSE EPISCOPAL/ ANGLICAN CTR. 714 8. 8thAvanue (406) B7o-9712 P0RCOLLEGE MINISTRY Website:www.ep1soopalm1n1stry-mtstate.org OHIO 409 Patterson,Memphis, TN 38lll (901) 327-8943 E-mail: BALDWIN-WALLACECOLLEGE Berea matt_4_190msn.oom E-mail:sgitauOmemphis.edu EugenieDrayton, chap ST.THOMAS (440) 234-6241 TheRev. Samson Gitau Sun Worship: Trad Eu 8, Renewa.lEu 9, Ohora.IEu Website:www.stthomas-berea.org Sun H Eu 6;Wed H Eu 11:30;Mon-Fri MP 8; Thur Bible 10:30,Ecumenica.l 6:30; Wed Eu 10; Adult Ed; Yolllg TheRev. Gayie Catinella, r Study 7 at Barth House.Call for addltiona.lservices at Adult;College fellowship mtg Tues 6; HS 2nd Tues. Sun H Eu Bw/dinner ChristianBrothers Univ. MINISTRYSCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLH PENNSYLVANIA SEWANEE:THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH SWARTHMORECOLLEGE Swarthmore Website:www.sewanee.edu NEBRASKA TheRev. Thomas E. MacfieJr., Universitychap HASTINGSCOLLEGE Hastings EPISCOPAL-LUTHERANMINISTRY ALLSAINTS' CHAPEL SAINTMARK'S PR

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Appointments ANNOUNCEMENT POSITIONS OFFERED The Rev. LynneCarter-Edmands is rector of St. James', 3400 Calumet St., Columbus, OH CLERGY SPOUSE NEWSLETTER: For more infor­ PART-TIME PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: St. Paul's, mation contact: [email protected]. Oxford/Epiphany, Sherburne, NY. Congregations of 43214-4106. about 150 members . meet in historic buildings set in beau­ The Rev. Paul Collins is rector of St. tiful rural Central New York, with ideal village lifestyles Alban's, PO Box 91152, Fern Creek, KY BOOKS close to recreational, cultural and urban areas. Together 40291. over 11 years, we have developed strong lay ministries, The Rev. Henry H. EdensIll is rector of ANGLICAN THEOLOGICAL BOOKS - scholarly, strong sense of spiritual unity, significant outreach projects. out-of-print - bought and sold. Request catalog. The Duties include two Sunday services. hospital visits, coun­ Christ Church, PO Box 6124, Charlotte, NC seling parishioners. celebrating weddings , baptisms , funer­ 28207. Anglican Bibliopole, 858 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-8615. (518) 587-7470. [email protected]. als. We need leadership of a priest for transition to full-time The Very Rev. RichardM. Georgeis interim ministry. Large modem rectory available. We are an ideal dean of Trinity Cathedral , 100 W Roosevelt location for an early retired or bi-vocational priest for a St., Phoenix, AZ 85003. third-time position, open 2/1/07. For additional details con­ CHURCH FURNISHINGS tact Judy Fried, 310 Montgomery St. Suite 200, Syra­ GeorgiaL. Humphreyis director of the doc­ cuse, NY 13202-2269, E-mail: [email protected]. tor of ministry in congregational develop­ FLAGS AND BANNERS : Custom designed Episcopal ment program at Seabury-Western !lags and banner s by Festival Flags in Richmond , Virginia. Theological Seminary , 2122 Sheridan Rd., Please contact us by phone at 800-233-5247 or by E-mail FULL-TIME PRIEST: Christ Episcopal Church, East at [email protected] . 'lllwas, Michigan. Redevelopment underway' Recovery Evanston , IL 60201. started' Decline stopped' Historic coastal parish seeks full­ The Rev. WIiiiamH. Marchiis chaplain and time priest to lead and act as a catalyst to complete and chairman of the theology department at The CLIENT SERVICES shape redevelopment. Parish serves communities of the Hill School, 717 E High St., Pottstown, PA Tawas Bay area of northeastern Michigan . Beautiful area 19464. LICENSED INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL: Seeking includes National Forest, Lake Huron, good schools, good individualwith a minimum 5 years Commercial Lines expe­ hospital and nice communities. Come and work with us to The Rev. KevinB. Matthewsis chaplain at accomplish our small part of the mission of the Episcopal St. Mary's House, 930 Walker Ave., Greens­ rience in an agency environment. Familiarity with Applied's Vision Agency Management System a plus but not a Church. Peter Stoll, Senior Warden, Christ Episcopal boro, NC 27403. requirement. Unique opportunity for a self-starter requiring Church, 202 W. Westover St., East Tawas, MI 48730 PH: The Rev. MichelleL. Robertshawis assis­ minimum supervision. No relocation requiredregardle ss of (989) 362-3531.E-mail : [email protected]. tant at Holy Family, 200 Hayes Rd., Chapel current location. Outstanding benefits. Competitive salary Hill, NC 27517. commensuratewith your experience and abilities. Forn-·ard FULL-TIME PRIEST for a senior staff position in historic The Rev. John G. Tampa is rector of your resume to Kathy McGraw at [email protected] or All Saints' Church in midtown Atlanta, GA; a dynamic Emmanuel, 340 S Ridge St., Southern Pines, Fax: (804)342-1109 EOE M\F\D parish of over 3,000 members with a rich tradition of great NC 28287. preaching. glorious music. challenging programs of Christ­ ian Formationand active and extensive ChristianSocial Min­ AndreaL. Wigodsky The Rev. is chaplain at COMPUTER SOFTWARE istries . Position includes oversight of staff and requires St. Mary's College, 900 Hillsborough St., strong preaching skills. Programmatic responsibility will be Raleigh, NC 27603. INEXPENSIVE: www .episcopal-software.com negotiated depending on skills/interests. Send resume and The Rev. LawrenceWomack is assistant at cover le11erto [email protected] No calls St. Martin's, 1510 E Seventh St., Charlotte, please. More infom1ation at www.allsaintsatlanta.org. NC 28204. MUSIC POSITIONS FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE PRIEST to serve on a clergy Ordinations OFFERED team in historic All Saints' Church in midtown Adanta, G4.: a dynamic parish of over 3,000 members with a rich Priests FULL-TIME CHOIRMASTER AND ORGANIST : The tradition of great preaching. glorious music, challenging Episcopal Parish of Saint Bamabas on the Desert , Scotts­ programs of ChristianFormation and active and extensive North Carolina - Sarah Ball-Damberg, dale, AZ Seeking full-time Choinnaster and Organist (sep­ Christian Social Ministries. Programmatic responsibilities chaplain, the Episcopal Student Center, Duke arate positions also considered) for 2,000-member church. negotiable depending on skills/interests but could include Two Sunday services plus special services and weddings University, 505 Alexander Ave., Durham, NC pastoral care and/or adult formation . Ideal first or second and funerals. Thirty-five-member volunteer adult choir with curacy. Send resume and cover letter to RussHardin@all­ 27705; BernardJ. Owens,associate, St. Paul's, additional 11 paid soloists. Adult hand bell choir with direc­ saintsatlanta.org. No calls please. More information at 221 Union St., Cary, NC 27511. tor and youth /children's choir with director and other www.allsaintsatlanta.org . ensembles to be under the supervision of the Choirmas­ Deacons ter/Organist. Three manual Casavant organ. Candidates will show expertise in all styles of church music. BISHOP DIOCESAN: DIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA: Easton- JonathanMitchigan. Familiarity with Episcopal liturgy preferred. Salary and ben­ The Diocese of Oklahoma seeks a bishop who is deeply efits beyond AGO guidelines, commensurate with experi­ fanned by scripture and prayer. who serves as an effective Resignations ence and accomplishment. Graduate degree or equivalent pastor to the clergy , is a visionary planner to meet future with emphasis on church music preferred. challenges for the diocese and is also a skillful manager of The Rev. E. SealyCross , as associate at St. Please send resume to: Music Search Committee, Parish people and resources. Additionally, she/he should be an effective reconciler/healer of division. Applications for Timothy's, Winston-Salem, NC. of Saint Barnabas on the Desert, 6715 N. Mockingbird Lane, Scottsdale, AZ. 85253-4344. Position description and nomination must be received no later than 30 September further infonnation available at www.saintbamabas.org or 2006. The forrn for submitting a proposed nomination is Retirements call (480) 948-5560. Applications will be received until available on line at www.anewbishopforoklahoma.org November I . Other infonnation regarding the process leading to and the The Rev. CharlesM. HawesIll, as chaplain election of the new bishop can be found on that same site. at St. Mary's House, Greensboro, NC. The Rev. RichardG. P. Kukowski,as rector POSITIONS OFFERED FULL-TIME RECTOR: St Matt's Church, Philadel­ of Transfiguration , Silver Spring, MD. phia, PA Program-sized downtown parish that values and The Rev. Jim Wilson,as vicar of Holy Trin­ PART-TIME VICAR : A vibrant self-supporting mission, maintain s Anglo-Catholic heritage. celebrates traditional ity, Brandenburg, KY. All Saints', Tybee Island, GA, is seeking a part-time vicar. liturgy with fine musical program, upholds the ordination of Our average Sunday at1endance of 65 reflects the diverse women to the priesthood. Strong community outreach, mix of this semi-tropical paradise with good growth poten­ active and diverse congregation involved in many min­ Next week ... tial. All Saints has a solid history of outreach, community istries. Seeking preacher. pastor. liturgical leader and involvement and progressive thinking. Great opportunity for teacher. Visit us at www.saintmarksphiladelphia .org. a retired or semi-retired priest. Visit the church ·s website: Please send resume and COO profile to: Rector's Warden, Keeping www .allsaintstybee.org. Send serious inquiries to the St. Mark's Church, 1625 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA Senior Warden, Dan Snyder: (912) 238-0410, or E-mail: 19103 or by E-mail : SaintMarks.vestry@earthlink .net. God Hostage [email protected]. Deadline for resumes is 15 September 2006.

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POSITIONS OFFERED POSITIONS OFFERED FULL-TIME ASSISTANT RECTOR: St. Christopher's FULL-TIME RECTOR: Energetic Anglo-Catholic priest NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR Episcopal Church,Pensacola, FL. For nearly 50 years . St. for small. rural. historic and architecturally acclaimed ST. LUKE'S 4106 JFK (501) 753-4281 Christopher·s has been a safe harbor where life "s joys arc church which has large attached rectory. faithful congrega­ The Rev. Keith A. Gentry , SOLW, r shared and life's storms are faced with Jesus Christ. We are tion seeking an infusion of spiritual enthusiasm and loving Sun Mass 8 & 10:30: Wed Healing Mass 12: Holy days as anno seeking a new assistant rector. whose primary responsibility leadership. Situated in the beautiful Catskill Mountains of and focus will be program development for outreach to New York. Must be outgoing and committed to a high AVERY, CA (Calaveras Big Trees) young families . parents . youth, and children. The assistant degree of interaction with both parishioners and the sur­ ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Hwy.4 will work closely with the directors of Christian Formation , rounding communities. Dedicated and liturgically sound The Rev. Marlin Leonard Bowman, v (209) 754-5381 Youth Ministry, Music Ministry and the rector on specifi c person with missionary zeal and good communications Sun MP (Sung) w/High Mass 9 initiatives to develop the parish's long-term goals , such as skills , please contact: Peter L. Molnar, Search Commit­ the incorporation of more men into the life of our parish. tee, St. James' Church, P.O. Box 1056, Margaretville, ROXBURY, CT Our new assistant will be involved in all areas of parish life NY 12455. E-mail: [email protected] Website : CHRIST CHURCH and ministry including: pastoral care . visitations , celebrating www.orthodoxanglican.org/lakedelaware 4 Weller's Bridge Rd. the Eucharist. preaching , teaching , and planning. Please The Rev. John M. Miller, Jr., r (860) 354-4113 send your resume to: The Rev. Lester Durst, Saint July-Aug: Sun H Eu & HU 8, 9:30 (Sung) & Kids Prag (July FULL-TIME RECTOR: Good Shepherd Church of Christopher's Episcopal Church, 3200 North 12th only): Sep-June: Sun H Eu & HU 8, Adult Forum 9:30, H Eu \enice, FL. a loving , caring. welcoming and growing church Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32503. & Ch S 10:30 of over 200 hundred families is seeking a new spiritual leader E-mail: [email protected] to guide us to the next level of our faith journey . Our 13- Visit: www.stchris-pensacola.com year-old facility was recently enlarged by doubling the size ST. AUGUSTINE, FL Applications will be accepted until August 15. TRINITY (904) 824-2876 of our parish hall and expanding our classroom space. Dur­ Website: www.trinityepiscopalparish.org ing the winter season our average attendance exceeds 300 The Rev. David J. Weidner, r; the Rev Susan Q. Clayton, IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME RECTOR OPENING: St parishioners for the two Sunday services. Our strengths are : asst. Martin 's-in-tbe-Field, Severna Parle, MD, is seeking: a I) providing educational oppommities for all ages. 2) phe­ Sun 7:45. 10 & 5, Wed. 1 O H Eu & Healing priest to lead us in the Episcopal ways of Scripture. Tradition nomenal volunteerism for our many in-house and outreach and Reason; a leader with passion for God committed to programs. 3) strong lay leadership for all the varied activities strong preaching . inspiring teaching and outreach. especially that take place. and 4) an excellent. well-rounded music pro­ STUART, FL to 30% of us under 18: an experienced administrator to lead gram. Our parishioners possess a broad spectrum of talent. ST. MARY'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd. (772) 287-3244 day school (Pre-K to 8): a liturgist , caring counselor and faith­ wisdom. humor and a love of Jesus and each other. The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger, r; the Rev. David Fran• coeur , assoc r; the Rev. Holly Ostlund, asst r; the Rev. ful friend. We are a debt-free parish that recently contracted Located about 15 miles south of Sarasota, Venice is one of Jonathan Coffey, the Rev. Canon Richard Hardman, the the most beautiful. historical and fastest-growing cities on for a new pipe organ. Associate rector and interim music Rev. Peggy Sheldon, assisting: Allen Rosenberg, organist director in place . Diocesan Parish-of-the-Year in 2002 . Con­ Florida"s southwest gulf coast. The beaches in Venice draw & choir dir tact: (410) 647-6248. Visit www.stmartinsinthefield.org to visitors from around the world . The Venice area offers a very Sun Eu 7:30. 9, 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 read profile. E-mail : [email protected]. relaxed atmosphere, which includes excellent schools and medical facilities . MACON, GA FULL-TIME YOUTH MINISTER: Vibrant. growing For further infonnation. please visit our website at CHRIST CHURCH (1 min off 1-75) (478) 745-0427 Episcopal church seeks a professional youth www.goodshepherdvenicefl.org. Please send resume and 582 Walnut St. www.christchurchmacon.com director /minister to join our youth staff. Primary respon­ COO profile by September 30 to: Search Committee, Good "The first church of Macon; established 1825" The Rev. Dr. J. Wesley Smith, r: the Rev. Dr. Joan Pritcher, sibilities focused on ministry to senior high school stu­ Shepherd Church, 1115 Center Rd., Venice, FL 34292. or fax to (941) 492-6668. or E-mail to v; the Rev. Scott Kidd, c dents. Package includes competitive pay and generous Sun HC 7;45, 9. 11 Wed. HS/LOH 12:05 benefits equal to experience. We are a famil y-friendly [email protected] . community ·church. Professional youth experienc e and SAVANNAH, GA education required. Please send. fax or e-mai I resume to IMMEDIATE OPENING: YOUTH PROGRAM Search Committee/Christ Church, 118 S. Bois D'Arc, ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE 34th & Abercorn ADMINISTRATOR: Saint Ann's Episcopal Church,Old Tyler, TX 75702. Fax : (903) 597-5723. E-mail: http://www.stpaulsavannah.org (912) 232-0274 Lyme, CT, is seeking a creative and committed person who The Very Rev. William Willoughby Ill [email protected]. will be responsible for designing and leading youth pro­ Sun Masses 8 & 10, Mon 12:15, Tues 6. Wed 7, Thurs 10, Fri grams in education. mission . and fellowship including 7. Special services as announced FULL-TIME RECTOR: St Mazks'Episcopal Church in oversight of Church School (Pre-K-Grade 5) and planning Casper,WY Allow us to introduce ourselves. We have a rich and implementation of middle and high school classes and tradition of active lay involvement, with a great outreach pro­ activitie s. 20 hours per week minimum: salary (benefit s HONOLULU, HI gram . We are interested in faith formation for all ages , so that possible) commensurate with experience. Applicants THE PARISH OF ST. CLEMENT (808) 955- 77 45 we can continue to grow spiritually and reach out to others. should have a college degree and some knowledge of Epis­ www.stclem.org [email protected] We pray for guidance of the Holy Spirit in our search process copal worship and vision. Complete job description at The Rev. Liz Zivanov, r Sun H Eu 7:30 & 10:15 and trust that God is preparing our new priest. www.saintannsoldlyme.org. Send letters to The Rev. Send a current CDO Personal Profile. resume and letter of Peter Vanderveen, 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371. ST. MARK'S (808) 732-2333 interest to The Rev. Canon Gus W. Salbador, Episcopal E-mai I: [email protected]. 539 Kapahulu Ave. (#13 Bus end of line from Waikiki) Diocese of Wyoming, 104 S. 4th St. Laramie, WY 82070. Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung): MWF 8 (5th Sun 8 only) E-mail: [email protected]. TRAVEL/ PILGRIMAGES FULL-TIME RECTOR : St Matthew the Apostle, Miami, KIHEI, MAUI, HI TRINITY BY THE SEA (808) 879-0161 FL, is seeking a rector to lead us in expanding our small , but CLERGY OR LAY LEADERS. interested in seeing the The Rev. Morley Frech, Jr., r [email protected] committed parish. Centrally located in the South Miami area. world for FREE ? England. Greece. Turkey. the Holy Sun H Eu 9 we are a traditional, suburban parish with ethnic . economic Land. Ethiopia. and morel Contact Journeys Unlimited. and age diversity. We seek an experienced. spirit-led. ener­ E-mail [email protected] or call 800-486-8359 ext getic rector to enhance our existing programs and provide 205, 206, or 208. CHICAGO, IL new approaches in developing youth and music ministries. ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd at Elm Interested panics may send a copy of their resume and ascensionchicago.org (312) 664-1271 C.D.O . form to: St. Matthew Episcopal Church, 7410 Sun­ Worldwide Pilgrimage Ministries is a fully accredited travel Sisters of St. Anne (312) 642-3638 set Dr., Miami, FL 33143 or via e-mail to ministry that arranges adult. youth and choir .-.piritual jour ­ The Rev. Gary P. Fertig, r: the Rev. Richard Higginbotham [email protected]. To learn more about us neys lo Israel. Turkey. Greece. Italy. England . France. Spain. Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser), MP 7:30, Sol please visit: www.stmatthewmiami.org (see Parish Profile). Scotland. Ireland and South Atiica. We offer a full range of E&B 4 (1S) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7. 6:20 (Wed), 10 cruises. Phone: 1-8C0-260-5104:E-mail : [email protected]: (Sat): EP M-S 6, Sun 4: C Sat 5:30-6 . Sun 10:30-10:50 Rosary 9:30 Sat FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE RECTOR : with specific Website : www.worldwidepilgrimage.com. responsibility for youth ministry and new member inclu­ RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) sion. Must be extroverted, energetic, and a team player. ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. Trinity is a downtown, diverse parish a block from Yale WANTED www.stpaulsparish .org (708) 447-1604 University. Contact: The Rev. Andy Fiddler, Trinity The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r: the Rev. Richard R. Daly, SSC, Church on the Green, 129 Church St., New Haven, CT WANTED: Forming Anglican mis sion. parochial vicar 06510. or E-mail: [email protected] . Visit our Looking for your old I 940 Hymnals. Can you help us? Sun Eu 9 & 10:45. Wkdy Eu Tues 7. Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Sacra­ website at www.trinitynewhaven.org. E-mail: Gerlock:[email protected]. ment of Reconciliation 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt, NC

22 THE LIVING C HURCH · AUGUST 20. 200/ , EAST CHICAGO, IN ROSWELL, NM CHARLESTON, SC GOOD SHEPHERD 4525 Baring Ave. (219) 397-4597 ST. ANDREW'S 505 N. Pennsylvania (505) 622-1353 CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION (Thirty minutes from the Chicago Loop) E-mail: [email protected] 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 Canon C.R. Phelps, S.S.C., r The Rev. Bob Tally , r Website: www.holycom.org Sun Mass 10, Daily Mass 9, Daily EP 6; E&B 1S 6 Sun H Eu 8 & 10:30; Wed. Healing Service 7, Sat. Contemp . The Rev. Dow Sanderson , r: the Rev. Dan Clarke, c: the Rev. Service 6 Francis Zanger, assoc. INDIANAPOLIS, IN Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (317) 636-4577 SANTA FE, NM ST. PHILIP'S (843) 722-7734 125 Monument Circle, Downtown www.cccindy.org HOLY FAITH 311 E. Palace (505) 982-4447 Website: www.stphilipschurch.org The Very Rev. Gary Goldacker, interim dean and rector Website: www.holyfaithchurchsf .org The Rev. J. Haden McCormick, r: the Rev. Henry E. Avent, Sun H Eu 8, 1O; Christian Formation 9, Santa Eucarista 1 The Rev. Canon Dale Coleman, r; the Rev. Duncan Lanum, Jr., assoc. : the Rev. David M. Dubay, priest assoc. Service times June through September. asst. , the Rev. Joan Garcia, d; Mr. John Buck, music direc­ Sun H Eu 8, Rite 1, 10:30 Rite 1 (1st & 3rd Sun); MP Rite 1 tor; The Rev. John Onstott, c (2nd & 4th Sun) 6 H Eu Rite 11;Wed (In Chapel) MP 8 (1928), Sun H Eu 7:45, Sung H Eu 9, 11: 30. Christian Ed 10:30. Mon­ 10 H Eu LAFAYETTE,LA day H Rosary 9:30. Tues H Eu 10. Thurs H Eu 12:10 . MP and EP daily ASCENSION 1030 Johnston St. (337) 232-2732 PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 1/2 block North of ULL www.ascension1030.org HOLY CROSS FAITH MEMORIAL (843) 237-3459 Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6; Wed H Eu 6; Canterbury Club meets NEW YORK, NY 113 Baskerville Dr., 29585 www.hcfm.us Sun, gratis supper and H Eu 6 ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S Park Ave . and 51st St. The Rev. Tommy H. Tipton . r: the Rev. Calhoun W. www.stbarts.org (212) 378-0200 Perkins , asst. NEW ORLEANS, LA Sun Eu 8, 9 Cho Eu 11, Cho Ev 5, "Come as you are" Eu 7. Sun H Eu 8, 10, 5:30 (Spanish). Adult Ed 9; Nursery Available Mon-Fri MP 8, Eu 12:05, EP 5:30 : Thurs Cho Eu 6 : Sat MP (during 10 service) CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 & Eu 10. Church open 365 days 8-8 (Sun 8-9). For tours call 2919 St. Charles Ave. 378-0265. Cafe open for breakfast, lunch & dinner Sun-Fri. On the street car line at the comer of 6th St. Book & Gift Shop open daily. CORPUS CHRISTI, TX Please join us for our bicentennial events CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (361) 882-1735 Website : www.cccnola.org 700 S. Upper Broadway www.cotgs.org ST. THOMAS 5th Ave & 53rd St. The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean The Rev. Ned F. Bowersox, r: the Rev. Frank E. Fuller, asst; www.saintthomaschurch.org (212) 757-7013 Sun Mass 7:30 (1928), 10:30 (Choral H Eu), 6 (Rite II). Daily the Rev. Jay Burkard! , asst The Rev. Andrew C. Mead, r: John Scott , organist and dir. Mass: M-F 12:15. Sat 9:30 Sun8,9, 11:15&6 of music ; the Rev. Charles F. Wallace , headmaster; the Rev. Robert H. Stafford, the Rev. Victor Lee Austin . the ST. MICHAELS, MD Rev. Jonathan M. Erdman, youth minister: the Rev. HOUSTON, TX Richard Cornish Martin CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (713) 781-1330 CHRIST CHURCH-ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH (410) 745-9076 2525 Seagler Westheimer at Beltway 8 301 S. Talbot St. [email protected] Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 11 (Choral). Ev 4 (Choral): M-F MP Website: www .asce nsionchurch .org The Rev. Mark S. Nestlehutt , r; the Rev, Abigail Crozier & H Eu 8 & 12:10 , EP & Eu 5:30 (Tues. Wed & Thur Choral Even­ The Rev. Dr. Walter L. Ellis, r Nestlehutt, assoc. song); Sat H Eu 12:10 Sun 8 H Eu (Rite I), 9:30 H Eu (Rite 11); Mon-Fri 9 MP; Wed 10 Sun H Eu 8, 9:30 & 11. Tues EP 6; Wed HS 5:30; Classes Sun 9:30 & 11: Breakfast every Sun Healing Service PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min .. r The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, v SAN ANTONIO, TX ST. PAUL'S CHURCH AND SCHOOL (210) 226 -0345 (212) 602-0800 BOSTON, MA Inclusive and Affirming Anglican Catholicism since 1883 THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT Watch & hear our services and concerts on the Web 1018 E Grayson St., Government Hill 30 Brimmer Street 02108 (617) 523-2377 www.trinitywallstreet.org Website: www.stpauls-satx.org www.theadvent.org Email: [email protected] The Rev. Doug Earle , r; Dr. Thomas Lee , organist/choir­ The Rev. Allan B. Warren 111, r; the Rev. Patrick T. Gray; Eric TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street master; Kay Karcher Mijangos , school headmistress Hillegas, pastoral assistant for youth Sun H Eu 9 & 11 :15. Mon-Fri MP 8:15. H Eu 12:05. EP 5:15. Sun Mass 8 (Low) & 10:30 (Sung). Ev & Bas anno. Sun MP 7:30, Ch S, 10:15; Masses 8, 9, 11 :15 (Sol High); Mon­ Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6: Sat 8·4 Wed Eu & HU 10:30: C by Appl., HD as anno Fri, MP 9; Mass 12:15 (except Wed); EP 5:30 ; Wed, Mass 6; Sat, MP 8:30, Mass 9, C 9:30 ST. PAUL'S Broadway at Fulton The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min .. r BAYFIELD, WI CHRIST CHURCH (1870) 125 N. 3rd St. Sun H Eu 8, 10. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 The Rev. Canon Dennis Michno, r; the Rev. Mutty Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Sat 10·6 KANSAS CITY, MO Harmon, d OLD ST. MARY'S 1307 Holmes (816) 842-0975 High Mass Sun 10. Wed Mass as anno, Concert Thurs 5 www.stmaryskcmo.org SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Masses: Sun 8 Low; 10 Sol. Call for schedule. BETHESDA www.bethesdachurch.org The Rev. Thomas T. Parke, r EAU CLAIRE, WI Sun 6:30. 8, 10: Wed 12:10 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (715) 835-3734 510 S. Farwell St. LAS VEGAS, NV The Very Rev. Bruce N. Gardner , interim dean CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland (702) 735-7655 ASHEVILLE, NC Sun H Eu 9: Sat 6 H Eu 1 mile off strip [email protected] CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS (Biltmore Village) Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6, Sat 5, Daily H Eu (ex Sat) 12:05 3 Angle St. (828) 274-2681 www.allsoulscathedral .org MILWAUKEE, WI Sun H Eu 8. 9, 11 :15. Wed noon . 5:45; Tues EP 5:30 ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 818 E. Juneau www.ascathedral.org ASHLAND, NH The Very Rev. George Hillman, dean ST. MARK'S 18 Highland St. 1 mile from 1-93 SELINSGROVE, PA Sun Masses 8. 10 (Sung). Daily Mass, MP & EP as posted The Rev. F.G Sherrill, r (603) 968-7640 ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 37-289 Sun 10 Sun Mass 10 (Rite I). Weekdays as announced (Rite II) Sacrament of Penance by appt. LUTHERAN NEWARK, NJ GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq. WELLSBORO, PA MOJAVE, CA www.gracechurchinnewark.org ST. PAUL'S (570) 724-4771 HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989-3317 The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill, r The Rev. Gregory P. Hinton, r The Rev. William R. Hampton, STS Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 Sat Eu 7, Sun Eu 8. 10; Wed H Eu 12 Sun Eu 10:30

"CHURCH DIRECTORY KEY ught face type denotes AM, bold face PM; add, address; anno. announced; A-C, · Ante-Communion; appt, appointment; B, Benediction; C, Confessions; Cho, Choral; Ch S, Church School; c, curate; d, deacon, d,r.e.,director of refigiouseducation; EP,Evening Prayer; Eu, Eucharist;Ev , Evensong;ex, except; 1S, 1st Sunday; hol, holiday; HC, · Communion; HD, Holy Days; HS, Healing Service; HU, Holy Unction; Instr, Instructions; Int, Intercessions;LOH, Laying On of y;.Mat, Matins; MP, Morning Prayer; P, Penance; r, rector; r-em, rector emeritus; Ser, Sermon; Sol, Solemn; Sta, , v, vicaI";YPF, Young People's Fellowship. NC, air-conditioned; H/A, handicapped accessible.

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