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DisciplEVol. 20 No. 6 THE NEWSPAPER OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA June 2009 NC Diocese readies for 76th General Convention Theme of “Ubuntu” creates spirit of community as the Episcopal Church One Deputy’s Reflections examines important issues in Anaheim The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry on Experiences of Ubuntu And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it By The Rev. Lorraine Ljunggren, lution went beyond Shell to include all international oil to one of the least of these who are Rector, St. Mark’s, Raleigh companies doing business with South Africa. members of my family, you did it Deputy to the The debate on both sides was passionate. Deputies from to me.” Matthew 25:40 76th General Convention big oil producing states had a financial stake in the boycott question, though some of their deputies spoke in favor of Thomas Friedman in his book The As I prepare to serve as a deputy the boycott. Finally the President of the House of Deputies The Rt. Rev. World Is Flat showed convincingly at my fourth General Convention, I called for five minutes of silent prayer before the vote would Michael B. Curry how interrelated and interconnected wonder in what new ways I will see be taken. In a room filled with hundreds and hundreds of we are in the world of internet, cyberspace and emerg- the face of God in those who will human beings, the silence was almost absolute. I believe we ing technologies. News, information, events and actions gather this July in Anaheim. The Rev. Lorraine Ljunggren could have heard a pin drop. To me the presence of the Spirit occurring in one part of the planet can be communicated I first served the Diocese of Southeast Florida as a Lay was almost palpable even though I did not know which way all over the planet in a matter of seconds. The present Deputy in 1988. I was only a month away from starting the vote would go. When the vote was taken and announced: economic distress is not limited to one country or one seminary. In 1988 we were in Detroit, Michigan, and it felt the House of Deputies concurred with the House of Bishops part of the world. The impact is global. The words of the as hot as hades must feel. I recall one day the temperature and the resolution was adopted. The silence still hung in the 17th century poet and preacher John Donne have never hovered around 105 degrees. We all gave thanks for the air. To this day Archbishop Tutu expresses his thanks to the been truer: “No man is an island, entire of itself.” blessing of air conditioning! Amid the soaring tempera- Episcopal Church for speaking out and gives much credit to The theme of our upcoming General Convention is tures, there were also moments of soaring anxiety. One I people of faith for helping in many ways bring desperately Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a traditional African understanding of recall vividly was when Resolution B-052, Endorse the needed change to South Africa. being human in community. Simply put, Ubuntu means, Boycott Against International Oil Companies in South In 1994 General Convention met in Indianapolis. There “I am, because we are.” It means that no one is an island. Africa, came to the floor. Archbishop Desmond Tutu had are always many worship opportunities for visitors, bish- It means that to be fully and truly human, I need you in urgently requested we endorse the boycott since oil was ops, and deputies. One night a special service was held at order to be me, and you need me in order to be you. Ubuntu needed by the South African military and police units who Christ Church Cathedral. Worshipers lined up in the street means that to be a person is to be a person in relationship enforced Apartheid. Archbishop Tutu was calling on for- waiting for the bomb-sniffing dogs and the police to declare and in community with others. That is how God has created eign countries to implement and enforce diplomatic and the Cathedral safe for the service to go on. It turned out us, for each other. Though we too often act as though we economic sanctions against South Africa. The Episcopal to be one of the most powerful services I have ever expe- are the human race, we are in fact meant to be the human Church had divested itself of stock of companies doing rienced. Two men stood side-by-side whom many would family of God. We were made for God and for each other. business in South Africa, including Shell Oil. The reso- never have thought would do so. Louie Continued on page D-7 That is the wisdom of the tradition of Ubuntu as Desmond Tutu and others like him have taught us. In the parable of the Last Judgment, Jesus taught us School of Ministry Booklet provides important that the practical work of loving, serving, caring and doing justice for one another is the standard of God’s information about General Convention judgment. And the reason for that is that God has created A newly revised information primer just released by the convention. The booklets are us to be God’s human family. “Truly I tell you, just as School of Ministry is now available to parishes and indi- currently being distributed to you did it to one of the least of these who are members viduals throughout the diocese. The information booklet is parishes throughout the dio- of my family, you did it to me” (Matthew 25:40). In the entitled, “Preparing for General Convention 2009: A Resource cese. For additional copies teachings of Jesus, in his life and in his Spirit, Jesus has for Congregations”. It was originally developed by retired of the booklet, contact the shown us the way to become the human family of God. School of Ministry Dean, the Rev. Dr. Leon Spencer and School of Ministry at (336) The theme of Ubuntu is intended in part to help us as a has now been updated and revised by interim School of 273-5770. Church claim anew that high calling. Ministry Coordinator Ayliffe Mumford in collaboration with My prayer is that this issue of The Disciple, focus- members of the North Carolina deputation. Keeping Up with News ing in part on the upcoming General Convention, will The forty page booklet contains helpful information from General Conven- assist the people of our Diocese in understanding the about the 76th General Convention, including the role of tion work of the General Convention, and in praying for the the General Convention in The Episcopal Church and the As the General Convention convenes in Anaheim, those work of the Convention as it seeks to help us become Anglican Communion, how the General Convention carries keeping track of the Convention will be able to access the human family of God. Ubuntu! out its work, who represents the North Carolina diocese continuous information from several sources. In order to Keep the faith, at General Convention, the agenda before the convention, follow, watch, and understand what is happening at the +Michael and ways to stay informed about what happens at the General Convention, the Episcopal Continued on page D-3 Episcopal Musings… Meet Our Deputies to the From the Rt. Rev. William O. Gregg Eucharistic Community week by week, 76th General Convention Assistant Bishop, we do find our way through with dignity, Diocese of North Carolina courage, hope, and renewed life. On this sure and certain foundation, we live daily This is a busy with each other. time of year. Schools One realization of grace at this time is are ending, many coming to a renewed sense of and practice college students are of community. This looks like recommit- returning home for ting to our connections with each other the summer, many as the Body of Christ, particularly in our The Rev. Lisa Fischbeck The Rev. Timothy E. Kimbrough The Rev. Lorraine Ljunggren The Rev. Kevin Matthews students were hop- parishes, missions, and local communities. ing to have jobs this God is calling and empowering us in the summer but are fac- Spirit to live more intentionally and deeply Bishop William O. Gregg ing an uncertain sea- into St. Paul’s image of the Church as the son, and the real possibility of not having a Body of Christ. In the Body of Christ there job or internship. Vacations are being can- are many parts, each with his or her func- celled or reduced, and the tourist industry tion and contribution. And all the parts are is anxious. There seems to be resistance necessary to the Body. (See Romans 12 to seeing and naming positive movement and I Cor. 12). Margaret (Meg) McCann Alice B. Freeman Joseph S. Ferrell Martha Bedell Alexander in the economy. There is a bit of Eyor in Today, this connectedness in the Spirit all of us. has many forms: quietly listening to the General Convention Facts The Gospel does not call us to be fears and anxieties of someone; helping “wide-eyed optimists,” however. The Gos- make connections and networking around • The General Convention is the legislative authority for the Episcopal Church in America. pel calls us to be clear-eyed realists – in job possibilities; or direct support given • The First General Convention was held September 27, 1785 in Christ Church, Philadelphia. a very particular way. Our realism is that gently and with great care for the dignity • The 76th General Convention meets in Anaheim,California from Wednesday, July 8th to Friday, July of the faithful, of being grounded in rela- of the recipient. This connectedness may 17th, 2009. tionship with the Father through the Son look like seminars and programs in your • The General Convention may be attended by all Episcopal Church Bishops, and elected ordained and in the Spirit. Our realism knows that if parish or mission that address financial lay representatives known as deputies. we look, pay attention, and engage, there concerns, job hunting in today’s market, or • Nearly 900 deputies and about 300 bishops are expected to attend the 76th General Convention. is grace in whatever our circumstances. retraining opportunities – where they are • The General Convention is comprised to two houses, The House of Bishops and the House of Depu- Regardless how difficult, challenging, even and how to access them. Always it includes ties. The House of Bishops is chaired by the Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church, overwhelming, our circumstances are, in our remembering one another before the the Most Rev. Dr. Katherine Jefferts Schori. The House of Deputies is chaired by the President of the our living faithfully our relationship with Lord daily in our hearts and gathering for House, Bonnie Anderson, D.D. God, sacramentally realized in Baptism the weekly Eucharist. • The Blue Book (officially titled Reports to the 76th General Convention) contains reports of the com- and nurtured through gathering with the Continued on page D-7 mittees, commissions, agencies and boards. It is an indicator for what items will be on the conven- tion agenda. From “Preparing for General Convention 2009: A Resource for Congregations”, The School of Ministry, Pensamientos del Obispo The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. Ésta es una época del año ocupada. una práctica de comunidad. Aparece como Las escuelas están terminando, muchos recomprometiendo a nuestras conexiones estudiantes de universidad están volviendo con nosotros mismos como el Cuerpo de a casa para el verano, muchos estudiantes Cristo, en particular en nuestras parroquias, esperaban tener trabajos este verano pero misiones, y comunidades locales. Dios nos están haciendo frente a una estación llama y nos autoriza en el Espíritu vivir incierta, y a la posibilidad verdadera de más deliberadamente y profundamente en no tener un trabajo o un puesto de interno. el imagen de San Pablo de la iglesia con Las vacaciones están siendo canceladas o Cuerpo de Cristo. En el Cuerpo de Cristo reducidas, y la industria turística es ansiosa. hay muchos partes, cada uno con su función Se parece haber resistencia a ver y a nombrar propia y contribución. Y todos los partes el movimiento positivo en la economía. Hay son necesarios al Cuerpo. (Vea Romanos un poco “Eeyore” en todos nosotros. 12 y 1 Corintos 12). El evangelio no nos llama para ser Hoy, esta juntura en el Espíritu tiene “optimistas con ojos abiertos de par en muchas formas: escuchando tranquilamente par,” sin embargo. El Evangelio nos llama al los miedos y ansias de alguien; ayudando para ser “realistas con ojos claros” – en establecer contactos sobres posibilidades una manera muy especial. Nuestro realismo de trabajos; o apoyo directo dado con es el del fiel, de ser puesto a tierra en la cuidado y con respeto por la dignidad del relación con el Padre a través del Hijo recibiente. Esta juntura tal vez aparece como en el Espíritu. Nuestro realismo sabe seminarios y programas en su parroquia o que si miramos, prestamos la atención, y misión que trata con asuntos financieros, enganchamos, hay gracia en cualquiera buscando trabajos en la economía de hoy, Vol 20, No. 6., USPS #177-940 sean nuestras circunstancias. Por tan difícil, u oportunidades de entrenamiento – dónde Episcopal Life ISSN 1050-0057 USPS# 177-940 is published monthly by the Domestic and Foreign desafiante, aun abrumante sean nuestras están y cómo obtenerlos. Siempre incluye Missionary Society, Inc. 815 Second Ave, New York, NY 10017. Periodical postage paid in New York, NY and additional mailing offices. poSTMASTER: Send change of address to Episcopal Life, PO Box 2050 circunstancias, en vivir fielmente nuestra recordarnos uno a otro antes el Señor cada Voorhees NJ 08043-8000. relación con Dios, sacramentalmente día en nuestros corazones y reunir para la Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry realizado en el Bautismo y alimentado Eucaristía semanal. Assistant Bishop: The Rt. Rev. William O. Gregg por reunir con la Comunidad Eucarística Otra gracia de este momento es el regalo Assisting Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Alfred C. Marble Jr. semana por semana, encontramos el camino de creatividad. Si somos claros de que Submissions are welcome. con dignidad, coraje, esperanza, y vida necesitamos y esperamos, el paso próximo Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina 200 West Morgan Street, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27601-1338 renovada. En esta segura y cierta fundación, es vivir en este futuro en una manera tel. (919) 834-7474 or (800) 448-8775 vivimos conjuntos cada día. creativa, que da vida, aun trasformada de Send letters to the above address or to: FAX: (919) 834-7546 Una realización de gracia en este nosotros mismos, nuestras comunidades, E-mail address: Sonja Bennett: [email protected] Website: www.episdionc.org tiempo es llegar a un sentido renovado y Continuado en la paginación D-7

D-2 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference The North Carolina Disciple Durham Latino Mission Says Farewell to Vicar by Katherine Bradley Johnson that desire was fulfilled Christy came. Mauricio Segura said that when they held their they feel completely different from when May 10, 2009 was bittersweet for the first day of distribut- the previous vicar left: they understand the members of La Iglesia el Buen Pastor in ing food supplied by church better and feel the support of the Durham. The Rev. Christy Laborda has the Food Shuttle. The Bishop’s Committee and the rest of the accepted a call to a church in the Diocese members of the congre- church very strongly. of El Camino Real, and Mother’s Day was gation do all the orga- When Mother Christy came, a Sunday her last Sunday in Durham. nizational and physical morning service would typically have 20 The congregation observed Mother’s work, which is demand- to 40 in attendance, leaving plenty of room Day, but they also had to say “vaya con ing because of the strict for visitors. In about a year, the mission Dios” to their vicar, who in two years has rules for handling the added a second service, on Sunday evening, done wonders in the Latino mission named fresh food that arrives because the church regularly filled to over- for the Good Shepherd. When she arrived, on the shuttle and must flowing at the 11:30 a.m. service. Mother a newly-ordained deacon fresh out of semi- be unloaded, divided Christy has also contributed a great deal nary, the congregation was wondering if the into smaller portions, through her knowledge and enthusiasm to church had simply left them behind after Members of El Buen Pastor pray with the Rev. Christy Laborda as she says and efficiently distrib- the Chartered Committee on Hispanic Min- the previous vicar left. Now, they are sad to farewell to the mission. uted to the recipients. istry. Many who have worked with her in see Mother Christy go, but feel confident in However, the congregation will have the In April, they served 95 families, about the diocese and the Durham convocation their ability to take responsibility for their largest role in their next major decision, 500 individuals. are sad to see her go, though glad for the mission, and supported by the diocese and recommending someone for the bishop to At a recent meeting with the Bishop’s good opportunities for ministry she expects the Durham convocation. appoint as their new vicar. Committee, Hernan Romero said that the to find in California. In the past two years, Mother Christy One of the changes that especially pleases congregation now feels prepared both men- A capacity crowd gathered to observe has worked hard at developing a leadership the members of Iglesia el Buen Pastor is tally and logistically. They believe they can Mother’s Day and give Mother Christy a group, and that group has worked hard, as the opening of a distribution site for the manage the church, though they still need prayerful and grateful sendoff. She leaves well. The Bishop’s Committee for the mis- Interfaith Food Shuttle. The congregation the support and guidance of the Bishop’s the future of Iglesia el Buen Pastor in good sion, comprised of representatives from has for some time wanted to be able to help Committee. They do not feel prepared to hands with the developing congregational various Durham congregations, continues others, since they have received so much go it alone, but are much more prepared leadership and the support of the Durham to guide and to support the mission’s work. help from the rest of the church. In March, for responsibility than at the time Mother convocation and the Diocese. Beth Ely named South Regional Priest Bishop Michael B. Curry has announced served as Vicar of St. Philip’s Episcopal that he has appointed the Rev. Elizabeth Church in the diocese of Upper South (Beth) Wickenberg Ely to serve as south Carolina. As South regional priest, Ely regional priest. The appointment comes as will be a part of the south regional min- the result of an extensive national search istry team under the oversight of the Rt. to fill the position designated in the imple- Rev. William O. Gregg. She joins the mentation of the regional ministry com- Rev. Trawin Malone, who now serves ponent set forth in the mission action plan with the Rt. Rev. Alfred “Chip” Marble approved by diocesan council. in the northwest region. Ely comes to North Carolina from Ely begins her new duties on June 1, Greenville, South Carolina where she has 2009. Studying the Theology of Marriage By The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones, Rector to do with the resolution, I was impressed St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Raleigh by the passion which so many brought to bear on the many issues tied together under At our last diocesan the category of ‘marriage.’ The conversation St. Michael’s, Raleigh breaks ground for convention in January, which happened in the hearing was notably new additions many will recall that a important, but also discernibly difficult to About 1,000 people celebrated the joyous service of Easter at St. Michael’s, Raleigh, with The Rt. Rev. Michael resolution was put for- follow. It occurred to the committee that J. Curry. Between services, Bishop Curry helped break ground on St. Michael’s planned north transept and ward on the subject of the convention needed help with this con- organ space, using the same shovel used to break ground on the Parish Hall in the 1960s. Construction is ‘marriage.’ It raised a versation - in terms of clarifying the scope, scheduled to begin soon. From left: Keith Allen, chair, Building Committee; Joshua Dohme; The Rev. Holly M. number of issues, the conceptual framework, and vocabulary of Gloff; Bishop Michael Curry; The Rev. Greg Jones, Rector; Abigail Kornegay; and Vaughn Wagoner, Sr. Warden. most salient being the marriage which we use in our deliberations. Rev. Gregory Jones relationship between As such, we decided to put forward a sub- David church and state. It is a fact that our clergy stitute resolution first asking the Bishop Hodges are permitted by the State of North Carolina to appoint a task force: first to study the to sign marriage licenses, and thus act as Church’s theology of marriage; second to installed “agents” for the State in the officiating of study the relationship between Church and new Rector legal weddings. The authors of this reso- secular authority as regards marriage; and lution argued that the church should move third to report back to the next convention. at St. Paul’s, away from signing such legal documents, That resolution passed. W-S for the stated purpose of disentangling A few weeks later, Bishop Curry asked Celebrating the installation of Christian sacraments from legal or secu- me to chair the task force, and we subse- the Rev. David Hodges as rec- lar contracts. quently talked several times to discuss the tor of St. Paul’s, Winston-Sa- The resolution generated a great deal of mission and scope of the task force. We lem, from left, the Rev. Chantal conversation and dialogue in a ‘standing- decided that the task force would focus its McKinney, the Rev. Tom room only’ committee hearing. As one of work on producing a high-quality theologi- Murray, the Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry, the Rev. David Hodges, the members of the committee assigned to cal journal, which will be made available the Rt. Rev. Chip Marble, and moderate the hearing, and determine what to every delegate Continued on page D-6 the Rev. Phillip Squire.

June 2009 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference D-3 The Episcopal Church in Haiti and the MDGs By Margaret (Meg) McCann Bolivia (1 in 1400 in Costa Rica and 1 versity, with more than 80,000 students. These schools in 130 in Botswana). The prevalence include: When most people think of of HIV (MDG 6) is 2.2% in Haiti and • school for handicapped children Haiti, they think of the poorest 0.2% in Bolivia (0.4% in Costa Rica • music school country in the Western Hemi- and 24% in Botswana – the one sta- • teacher training institute sphere. But did you know that tistic for which Botswana fares worse • 2-year business school (graduated its first class of 126 Haiti is a diocese of The Episco- than many other countries). students in December 2007) pal Church (one of 12 overseas In other arenas, too, Haiti’s popu- • nursing school (granted the first baccalaureate nursing dioceses)? And that it’s the largest lation suffers disproportionately. The degrees in the country in January 2009) diocese of our Church, number- percent of people living on less than • seminary (14 current students, including 2 women) ing between 100,000 and 150,000 US$1.25 per day (MDG 1) is higher • university (with 5 courses of study: agronomy, com- Episcopalians. These Episcopa- in Haiti (55%) than in Bolivia (20%), puter science, education, theology, and communica- lians gather in 168 congregations, Costa Rica (2%) or Botswana (31%). tion sciences/public relations) with only active 37 clergy – each The percent of primary-school-age Sadly, the facilities and equipment at these schools are one serving multiple congrega- children who are in school (MDG 2) is woefully inadequate. For example, despite the fact that one tions, in both urban and rural lower in Haiti (50%) than in the other of the majors offered at the university is computer science, areas. In addition to ministering three countries (78%, 92% and 84%, to spiritual needs, The Episcopal respectively). Adult literacy (MDG Church in Haiti is also actively 2) and access to improved drinking involved in many ministries that water and sanitation facilities (MDG address the Millennium Develop- 7) are also the lowest in Haiti. (More ment Goals (MDGs). information about the MDGs and The data on the MDGs for The Episcopal Church can be found Haiti are dismal and, indeed, Episcopal Cathedral in Port-au-Prince at www.globalgood.org) much worse than for the second From its beginnings in 1861, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere – Bolivia. For Episcopal Church in Haiti has concerned itself with nur- example, death rates for children (MDG 4) and for pregnant turing minds and bodies, as well as souls. Bishop James women (MDG 5) are twice as high. Deaths among children Theodore Holly (consecrated in 1874 as the first Bishop of under the age of 5 number 105 per 1000 live births in Haiti Haiti, and the first black Bishop in The Episcopal Church) compared with 57 in Bolivia (11 in Costa Rica and 40 in insisted that wherever a new church was founded, a school Last Supper Mural on cathedral wall Botswana, our companion dioceses). Pregnancy-related was also begun. He thought people should be able to read deaths occur at a rate of 670 per 100,000 live births in Haiti the Bible and the Book of Common Prayer, and he believed the computers in the computer lab are several years old, compared with 290 in Bolivia (30 in Costa Rica and 380 in education as a development tool. and there is no printer. Also, the books in the small library in Botswana). Expressed another way, the lifetime risk of This tradition of providing education continues today. are quite old. Only one of the 254 Diocesan schools has a maternal death is 1 in 44 women in Haiti and 1 in 89 in The Diocese of Haiti runs 254 schools, preschool to uni- science lab and 90% do not have any computers. The Diocese is also active in many areas other than edu- cation. It operates several medical clinics and a hospital. It employs 28 development agents – Haitian lay people Making the MDG Grade who work in collaboration with local Episcopal priests – By Lisa H. Towle, Member, MDG Subcommittee who develop various small projects, such as reforestation and micro-financing, depending on local needs. Peace and Last month Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh held its reconciliation work is encouraged through the Desmond 167th Commencement exercises. Following time-honored Tutu Center for Reconciliation and Peace and through ritual, graduates, faculty, family and friends looked back non-violence training provided by the Episcopal Peace at accomplishments before looking ahead. One endeavor Fellowship (www.epfnational.org). The Sisters of St. Mar- in particular stood out as an example of the past inform- garet – Episcopal nuns whose mother house is in Boston ing the present and future: the Millennium Development – operate a home for elderly, indigent women and men, Goals-focused Nets for Life. as well as a guest house/retreat space and a convent. And For the 2008-2009 academic year, Saint Mary’s chose the only philharmonic orchestra in Haiti and a renowned the MDGs as a theme for Chapel. School chaplain, the children’s choir are based at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Rev. Andrea Wigodsky, invited Debra Smithdeal, chair of Port au Prince. the diocese’s MDG Subcommittee, to help with the edu- The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Katharine cation effort by addressing faculty and students during a Jefferts Schori, spent several days in Haiti in November Friday morning chapel service in October. St. Mary’s initiated a campus-wide fundraiser so mosquito nets could 2008, the first visit by a Presiding Bishop since 1993. In be purchased through Episcopal Relief and Development’s Nets for Smithdeal explained the history, purpose and theol- addition to visiting some of these Diocesan ministries, she Life program to prevent malaria. ogy of the eight goals, and then offered examples of “the presided over a festive Eucharist at the Cathedral, together deepest brokenness in the world today … the extreme nets in honor of their loved ones for Christmas. with Haitian Bishop Jean Zaché Duracin. The procession poverty we really do not see in our country: 1.2 billion “We picked up the pledge cards as an offering at our at the offertory included people doing traditional Haitian people living on less that $1 a day; 110 million children Thanksgiving Eucharist, and we announced the totals at folk dance and processing with an abundance of fruits and who are not allowed to receive a full course of primary our Christmas Eucharist,” said Chaplain Wigodsky. All vegetables (and a live chicken!) carried on their heads in education; 500,000 women who die every year from com- told, more than $6,300 was raised for ERD and over 500 baskets. The cathedral walls are filled with spectacular plications of pregnancy and childbirth; 8,000 people who nets purchased. murals, painted by Haitian artists in the 1950s – but begin- die every day of HIV/AIDS; one child under 5 years of “Through this project our school became more aware ning to deteriorate because of a leaky roof. age dying every thirty seconds from preventable, treat- of the MDGs and how we can contribute to the accom- In her sermon, Bishop Katharine said that the diocese’s able diseases.” plishment of these international goals. More specifically, work requires “courageous and whole-hearted investment The Chapel program elected to concentrate on Goal #6: the Saint Mary’s School community became aware of the in something that leads to more abundant life. That is what Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. A campus- dangers of malaria and how prevalent and deadly it is in Jesus asks of each and every one of us – full investment in a wide fundraiser was initiated so mosquito nets could be many African countries. Looking back on the project, it is world that looks more like God’s dream.” She also promised purchased through Episcopal Relief and Development’s truly amazing to see how this simple fundraiser impacted that the Episcopal Church would continue to work toward Nets for Life program to prevent malaria. our school community while saving many African lives,” the elimination of Haiti’s $1.3 billion in international debt Led by the vestry, which produced a skit about the effort said Senior Warden Betsy Bryan Pitts, class of 2009. – payment for which takes government funds away from for a school assembly, students created pledge cards, col- (More information about the MDGs in the Diocese needed services. She and The Episcopal Church’s Wash- lected money, and even fashioned an honor card with a of North Carolina can be found at www.dioncmdg. ington, D.C.-based Office of Government Relations (http:// picture of a mosquito in a Santa hat so people could give org). www.episcopalchurch.org/eppn) Continued on page D-5

D-4 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference The North Carolina Disciple From our Youth Missioner

Haiti continued from page D-4 have lobbied the US government directly on this topic, The Bishop Tuttle Training School Commemoration as well as for an extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants (which allows migrants to stay here April 25th event spotlights “A Distinctive Contribution” in History until conditions improve in Haiti) and for US funding for development projects and food aid. By Lynn Hoke For decades the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti has main- tained a formal Partnership Program to facilitate relation- Looking back to the summer of 2007, I recall making ships between congregations in Haiti and in the United a vague suggestion to ECW President Lisa Towle about States. It also provides a mechanism for transfer of funds doing some kind of program about the Bishop Tuttle in a responsible fashion. These partnerships, which cur- School. Between then and April 25, that program evolved rently involve about 75 U.S. churches and dioceses, each into an all-day event called “A Distinctive Contribution: take on their own character according to the needs and goals Commemorating the Bishop Tuttle Training School, 1925- of the partners and they provide ongoing opportunities for 1941”. Looking back now to the event itself I feel a good transformative experiences by all involved. The Partnership measure of satisfaction on several counts. I thoroughly Coordinator is the Rev. Kesner Ajax, who can be reached enjoyed rummaging around in various archives, construct- at [email protected]. Several congregations in this ing an accurate timeline, collaborating with colleagues diocese already have such partnerships, including Church to develop the story, working with a dedicated planning of the Holy Family in Chapel Hill, Church of the Advocate committee, introducing the Saint Augustine’s College community to history in their midst, and finally, sharing a Tuttle School event attendees review historic photos of the Tuttle School in Carrboro, Holy Trinity in Greensboro, and All Saint’s in building. Concord, and others are in the discernment process. wonderful day with an enthusiastic crowd of people from There are also several ways in which individual Epis- around the Diocese – and beyond. not on the big day itself, but earlier that week. One was copalians in North Carolina can support our sisters and Responses coming my way have been both positive and during the only rehearsal I attended for the documentary brothers in Haiti. One is to send money to Episcopal Relief generous, with the common theme, “I learned so much theater presentation. Director George Jack had worked with and Development, earmarked for Haiti. (For information today and it was so interesting!” One participant described Ellen Weig and me since January to trim our script, which on ERD’s work in Haiti, go to http://www.er-d.org/Haiti/) the commemoration as both ennobling and enabling – it ran two and a half hours on first reading. We found it hard The Episcopal Church Women’s United Thank Offering ennobled the former students and staff by telling their stories to edit the documentary “gems” we had mined from the (UTO) also provides grants for work in Haiti. and documenting their names; it enabled the Saint Augus- archives to fit a forty-five minute time slot. Mr. Jack and Another possibility is to go to Haiti as an individual tine’s students and others to gain a broader understanding his ensemble eventually produced a thoughtful and seri- to assist in such areas as education and medical care. For and appreciation of earlier times and struggles. ous interpretation of the historical characters and events example, English-speaking visiting instructors would be Curiously, some of my own most moving moments came surrounding the Tuttle School. As the music rose and the welcome at all levels of education. People with medical lights dimmed on that forty-five minute rehearsal skills can assist with medical care in Diocesan clinics or my eyes filled with appreciation for them all – his- other health care institutions. As members of St. Philip’s in torical characters and student actors alike. Another Durham, my husband (a surgeon) and I (an epidemiologist) moment of deep appreciation struck me when I saw were volunteers last year at the Hôpital Albert Schweitzer the newly-installed permanent plaques on each door in rural Deschapelles (http://hashaiti.org/) in the ROTC’s Tuttle Building, built in 1925 with Despite the many difficulties of their lives, Haitians go contributions from churchwomen across this country. about their daily lives with dignity and resilience. Haitians Now future ROTC cadets and visitors can read the are a very religious people. Conversations are sprinkled original names for each room and the individual or with “Si Dye vle” – which in Creole means, “If God wills group donors who made the construction possible. And it”; “Gras Bondye,” which means “Thanks be to God”; now, passersby who see the weathered bronze plaque and “Bondye beni ou,” which means “God bless you.” It is at the outside entrance need not wonder for long what surely this religious conviction that gives them the strength The Bishop Tuttle Memorial Training School was, to endure their poverty and limited opportunities. St. Augustine’s College Choir sings at special service of rememberance for the who it trained, and how it further enhances the rich To quote from the Partnership Program information Tuttle school, its students and administrators. history of Saint Augustine’s College. booklet, “Haiti as a people and as a country struggles des- perately…. There is no doubt that the Church in Haiti is proving faithful in serving the least among us. Thousands Altar Guild Festival ’09: Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary of North Americans join in this vital mission and minis- By Lisa H. Towle President, ECW of NC organized by Vivian Edwards, who as Altar Guild Coor- try of love.” dinator for the diocese sits on the Diocesan ECW board. Booklet continued from page D-1 “…Grant that as we adorn and make Its theme was, “Flowers Rarest, Blossoms Fairest: The ready your altar we may learn greater love Altar Through the Liturgical Year.” Church Office of Communications has created a Media and reverence for all that belongs to your Leading the program was Hal Peck, a floral arranger Hub designed to deliver comprehensive coverage of the service, and through all these outward symbols and interior designer who helped found and co-chairs the convention. come to a clearer vision of the inward and spiritual truth flower guild at his home parish, the Church of the Good The hub will utilize cutting edge technology to deliver taught by them.” (From the Altar Guild Prayer) Shepherd in Rocky Mount. Drawing on natural wit and information via the Episcopal News Service (ENS), the years of experience, Peck offered humor, cost-saving tips church’s primary and official source for news (www.epis- On Wednesday, May 6, 45 women and men from across and practical how-tos in equal measure as he created a copalchurch.org/ens.htm). Information can also be viewed the diocese gathered in the gymnasium at Haw River State stunning assortment of on-the-spot arrangements for the via internet videos, blogs, the instant message social net- Park’s Summit Conference Center in Browns Summit for liturgical year, beginning with Advent. working site Twitter, and the photo viewing site Flickr. Live Altar Guild Festival 2009. Bishop Michael B. Curry, the celebrant at Holy Eucha- video streams from daily media briefings and other conven- The festival, a triennial event sponsored by the Episco- rist during the festival, put the work of altar and flower tion events will also be accessible on the ENS, including pal Church Women of the Diocese of North Carolina, was guilds in theological perspective throughout his sermon. excerpts from some sermons and daily Eucharist services. The guilds, he said, carry on a tradition in the Christian The North Carolina diocesan website (www.episdionc.org) church that date to the story of Mary Magdalene and the will provide the link to the ENS site as well as provide cur- other faithful women who rose early and with spices and rent news about the North Carolina deputation and the oils in hand went to Jesus’ tomb. North Carolina Bishops in action at General Convention. “There’s a lot that’s ugly and mean and hurtful in this A post-General Convention issue of the North Carolina world. One of the jobs of the Altar Guild is to transform Disciple newspaper will be published in August. what’s ordinary into something of beauty and holiness. That is in a real way the stewardship of creation,” said the Other reliable information sources for coverage of the bishop. He added, “Your faithfulness in this stewardship General Convention include The Anglicans Online news is a witness to the Church.” page (www.anglicansonline.org/news/index.html) and the (To read more about the Altar Guild Festival, including Anglican Communion News Service which can be accessed Hal Peck’s tips for altar/flower guilds, and to see lots more via the Episcopal Church website (www.episcopalchurch.org). Floral designer Hal Peck gives tips on transforming an alter with pictures, visit the ECW website at www.ecw-nc.org.) Selected sites will offer news in Spanish. beautiful flowers.

June 2009 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference D-5 From our Youth Missioner Beth Crow was the first retreat to be held away from actively explore God’s presence through a “The Summit.” variety of workshops: fishing, crafts, Native CCY American dance, liturgical dance, photog- I absolutely loved my first conference Diocesan Council recently approved a raphy. A number of the youth and adults and I heard more than once that the new redefining of the Diocese Youth Commit- shared their experiences facilities were much tee (DYC) to the Chartered Commission to during the closing Eucha- better than they had Youth (CCY). This reformation brings the rist through dance and a been in years past. Happening Board into the CCY, enables slideshow of the youths’ I loved this place. more youth to be a part of this leadership photography. team, and builds upon the regional minis- It’s so beautiful. I tries of the diocese. A board of 15, three am really glad my I felt so lifted by the youth and two adults, from each region friends convinced people this weekend… will be selected from the CCY. This board me to come. The fel- Taking such a huge step will include all Regional Youth Missioners, lowship was incred- in life, in your rela- ible and I feel like tionship with God, is the Happening Coordinator, the Diocesan Native American dancer performs at SYE. Youth Missioner and the Assistant to the I’ve spent a week something that only a here instead of just few people ever get the Diocesan Youth Missioner. Youth Coordinator serves during closing Eucharist Adult Youth Leaders’ Retreat a weekend. I never at SYE. chance to experience. SYE 2009: “Every Move I Make!” thought I could walk Truly a rare and bril- In early April, thirteen youth leaders from Wow what can I say about this weekend… into a room full of strangers and leave with liant way to embrace God’s love. – Spencer around the diocese gathered outside of Cha- I feel like no matter how many of Youth memories I’ll never forget. The people were pel Hill for an overnight retreat, facilitated Events I go to I always leave feeling even fantastic. I’m sad to leave, shared Grace. This weekend has been absolutely amaz- by Province IV Youth Coordinator, Cookie more in touch with God, First time adult. I found ing. I think Kate and Garrison did an awe- Cantwell. Though this was a small group, wrote Danielle. this event quite nourishing. some job and that the participants really all seemed to appreciate the time for quiet Lovely physical plant. Inspir- enjoyed it. I know I enjoyed it thoroughly and and fellowship. This truly was an incred- ing youth, you will no doubt am not looking forward ible weekend, from the transform the end of the world to facing reality when I music, to playing Outpost, as we know it now. From the get home. I love these to the liturgical dancing heart. Cynthia wrote. people!  –Erin and the variety show, and to the senior send off. Kate and Garrison guided One of the most amaz- Every aspect of the week- Best Friends Danielle Koch (left) and the group through examining ing ways to feel God’s end reflected the joy and Catharine Kappauf (right) the many different ways we presence is to be able to passion for Christ’s love. Led by youth can experience the presence of God, such as hold a younger friend who coordinators Kate Oldham and Garrison through our friendships, through nature and is crying over people they Gordon and adult coordinator David Rose, our gifts and talents, and through service to don’t even know. SYE was others. During Saturday’s program blocks, amazing and a pleasure the design team diligently worked to make Graduating High School Seniors were honored at this year’s SYE event. this a special weekend, especially since it participants were given the opportunity to to staff.” – Kate W.

Marriage continued from page D-3 at diocesan and national levels. The task Saint Augustine’s College Bids at the next convention, and to prepare a force has ‘conservative’ and ‘moderate’ live presentation as well. The journal will and ‘liberal’ voices. One of my goals was Farewell to Graduates contain a number of short but deep articles that the focus of our work be on producing on the range of topics pertaining to mar- a range of solid information and thinking riage. I have spoken to persons not on on the many issues which are bundled the committee about submitting articles into marriage as a whole – and that we for the journal – those who have agreed not focus on agreeing with each other, include the Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple of or coming up with a particular agenda or Durham, Liturgics Professor Louis Weil of future resolution. Our primary focus, as per Church Divinity School of the Pacific, and the resolution which called for our exis- Dr. Maxine Atkinson of the Department of tence, is to provide a range of responses Anthropology and Sociology at N.C. State. to the question “What is the Church’s These, in addition to submissions by task theology of marriage?” And, secondly, force members, will be published in bound to also provide some answers about the form, just like any theological journal, and relationship between sacred and secular hopefully be made available to the wider vis-à-vis marriage. Episcopal Church as well. As a published It is my hope that the task force will author, and experienced editor, my main apply our God given gifts of memory, rea- contribution will be the editing and pro- son and skill to our theological discernment duction of the journal. on these questions. Bishop Curry then appointed a range of clergy and laity representing a fairly Task Force Members: Opening procession at St. Augustine College’s 142nd Commencement ceremony broad spectrum of experiences and per- The Rev. Greg Jones, Chair The Rev. Todd Gill, St. Margaret’s, Waxhaw RALEIGH— Saint Augustine’s College’s 142nd Commencement was held on the spectives. The task force consists of two Dr. Robert Wright, Chapel Hill campus on May 9th. Philanthropist and radio talk show host Tom Joyner paid reverent Episcopalian theologians – Eugene Rogers The Rev. Scott White, Church of the homage to the moment but issued his advice in his normal down-to-earth tone. of UNC-G and Jo Bailey Wells of Duke, Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount “Don’t stop here and become a college graduate, period. Become a college gradu- one a layman and the other a priest. We Dr. Diedre Crumbley, Raleigh ate, comma. Put some commas behind your accomplishments, and zeroes behind the have an anthropologist from N.C. State, Ms. Gail Fennimore, Charlotte commas in your paycheck,” said Joyner. Following his address to the students, Joyner Deidre Crumley, an Episcopal laywoman. Mr. Hugh Stevens, Raleigh presented each graduate with a cash gift and told the Class of 2009 that being a product We have clergy from Charlotte, Raleigh and The Rev. Dr. Jo Bailey Wells, Anglican of an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) makes them special. Rocky Mount. As well as a lawyer from House of Studies, Duke Divinity School Saint Augustine’s College President Dianne Boardley Suber addressed the graduat- Raleigh who will explore the legal rami- Dr. Eugene Rogers, Greensboro ing class, reminding them of the importance of knowledge, networking, and image. fications of marriage, as well as a leading The Rev. Michael C. Hunn, Diocese The College awarded Joyner an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. The 1959 laywoman from Charlotte who has years of NC, Raleigh Reunion Class was also recognized of experience with church governance -

D-6 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference The North Carolina Disciple Liberian Bishop Visits St. Philip’s, Durham By Margaret (Meg) McCann sure. It re-opened in 2003 as the Bromley lished as a “missionary Episcopal Mission School and now edu- diocese” of The Episcopal We are called to help restore the many cates 200 girls, many of whom are orphans Church. It continued as a Episcopal schools and health facilities in due to the war. More information about diocese of The Episcopal Liberia, so that Liberians will see Jesus the school can be found at their Web site: Church until 1982, when it as “the way, the truth and the life.” This www.bromleyschool.org. joined the Anglican Prov- was the message preached by The Rt. Rev. The worship service at St. Philip’s was ince of West Africa. The Jonathan B.B. Hart, Bishop of the Episcopal followed by a festive dinner that included Episcopal Diocese of Libe- Church of Liberia, at St. Philip’s Episcopal both Liberian food (provided by the Liberian ria maintains a covenantal Church in Durham on May 1st . Bishop members of St. Philip’s and other Liberi- relationship with The Epis- Michael Curry responded that God put us ans in the community) and food from the copal Church; the Bishop all on the earth together and that together American South. A video about the Bro- of Liberia is a “collegial” we can transform land ravaged by war into mley School highlighted both the needs member of the House of blooming gardens. and the potential of the school. Bishops, and Liberian lay Bishop Hart and his wife, Mrs. Frances The St. Philip’s MDG partnership with and clergy have “seat and Hart, were in Durham to initiate the St. the Bromley School is linked with churches voice” in the House of The Rt. Rev. Johnathan B.B. Hart speaks at St. Philip’s, Durham celebrating Philip’s Millennium Development Goals in the Diocese of Virginia who are already Deputies. the MDGs partnership with Liberia’s Bromley Episcopal Mission School. (MDG) partnership with the Bromley Epis- working with the Bromley School. St. Since a peace agreement was signed the rates of child and maternal mortality copal Mission School in Virginia, Liberia. Philip’s has donated funds for scholarships in 2003 and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was are quite high. The school was established as the Bromley and for beginning an agricultural palm oil elected President in 2005, Liberia has Bishop Hart is a graduate of Cutting- Girls School in 1905 by Bishop Samuel production initiative. A pen pal exchange begun to recover from the devastation ton University College in Liberia (B.A. David Ferguson, who in 1885 had been is also underway. of the civil war. However, the country’s in theology) and of the Episcopal Divin- consecrated as the first black Bishop of Episcopalians were among the members economy and infrastructure remain deci- ity School in Cambridge, MA (M. Div.). Liberia (and the second black bishop in of the American Colonization Society that mated, and it is unlikely that the MDG He has been the Bishop of Liberia since The Episcopal Church – the first having established Liberia as a colony for freed targets for the year 2015 will be met. An 2007, and before that was Dean of Trinity been consecrated in 1874 for the Diocese black US slaves in the 1820s. Episcopal estimated 84% of the population lives on Cathedral in Monrovia, Liberia. Mrs. Hart’s of Haiti). The school operated until 1989, missionaries soon went to Liberia, and the less than $1 per day; only 40% of primary parents are The Rev. Amos Collins and Mrs. when the Liberian civil war forced its clo- Episcopal Diocese of Liberia was estab- school-age children are in school; and Kathleen Collins of Raleigh. ubuntu continued from page D-1 to sign “The Covenant” included in the Musings continued from page D-2 our life style? What have others done or Crew, a lay deputy from the Diocese of report from The Committee on the State of Another grace of this moment is the what are they doing? What are the risks Newark, and the late Rt. Rev. Bennett Sims, the Church. I believe the Spirit was guid- gift of creativity. If we are clear about we can and are willing to take? What is then bishop of Atlanta, stood arm in arm, ing the members of that Committee who what we need and hope for, the next step enough? Enough for everyone to have respecting one another’s dignity, seeing the offered us the opportunity to agree to the is to live into this future in ways that are their basic needs met? Enough so that face of God in each other. If their names are following ways of being in relationship at creative, life-giving, even transforming of everyone is taken care of in a reasonable unfamiliar, Dr. Crew, a partnered gay man Convention. Quoting a portion of that Cov- ourselves, our communities, our church. and sustaining way? What am I/What are and long-time champion for those society enant may provide guidance in our current If we look only to the past (“We’ve always we willing to change for the good of the pushes to the margins and whom the church conversations: done it this way.” or “We’ve never done whole? What am I /What are we willing might exclude, founded Integrity in 1974 in “Recognizing that God is truth and that it this way before.”), we will get stuck to embrace for the good of the whole? Georgia. Bishop Sims, who made an ardu- we discern truth through prayer and dia- in that past. We get caught in Einsteins’ There are examples of wonderfully cre- ous journey to inclusion having claimed he logue in community, and desiring to avoid definition of insanity – repeating the same ative experiments and successes. repented of his homophobia, founded the untested assumptions about one another, we thing over and over, expecting the results God’s promise to us is not that we shall Institute for Servant Leadership in 1983. I seek to understand our various theologies and to be different. We can, with God’s help, have excess. God’s promise is that we shall don’t recall a dry eye in the Cathedral at opinions by committing time to listen and think of and implement new ways of have enough. What God shows us is that the Peace. If there is an example of recon- talk together with honest and mutual respect employment – what can we do to keep the God’s sense of “enough” is “enough and ciliation to which our church can look for within any tension we may be experiencing, most people fully or mostly employed? more”. Ponder the six accounts of the a way forward, I saw it that evening. in order to live together in this House and in What are the options of combinations “Feeding of the Multitudes”. What did In 1997 we found ourselves in the City the provinces and congregations, that we work of employment? How might a company Jesus actually show the people? What is of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. It was a together to do the mission of Christ. or small business collaborate with other Jesus showing us? If each individual and privilege to consent to the election of the Rt. We will avoid pejorative labels for those companies and small businesses to stabi- each parish and mission does what Jesus Rev. Frank Griswold as Presiding Bishop of who disagree with us.... lize, or even increase, employment for a shows us, what might God be able to do our Church. It was very special for those of We will assume that those with differ- local community? How might we adjust through us at this time? us who served on the Prayer Book and Lit- ent points of view also desire the best for urgy Committee because Bishop Griswold the church. We are all members of Christ’s Pensamientos continuado de la paginación D-2 para que todos tengan sus necesidades was our co-chair from the House of Bish- Body.... nuestra iglesia. Si veamos solo al pasado básicos? ¿Suficiente para que todos sean ops. One evening I went with many others We will not analyze the psychological (“Siempre lo hemos hecho así.” o “Nunca mantenidos en una manera razonable y to the Church of the Advocate and to stood or spiritual state of others.... lo hemos hecho así antes.”), quedaríamos sosteniente? ¿Qué estoy yo/qué estamos on the very spot where eleven women of We will listen lovingly and carefully to en este pasado. Llegamos a ser atrapados en nosotros dispuestos a cambiar para la our Church were first ordained to the Sacred what others have to say. la definición de locura – repetir la misma ventaja del todo? ¿Qué estoy yo/qué estamos Order of Priests in 1974. To say I discerned We will commit ourselves to pray for cosa una y otra vez, esperando resultados nosotros dispuestos a adoptar para la ventaja the presence of the Spirit in that place is to those who disagree with us and with whom diferentes. Podemos, con la ayuda de Dios, del todo? Hay ejemplos de experimentos understate the power of that moment! we disagree...” (Report to the 72nd General pensar en e implementar nuevas maneras creativos maravillosos y éxitos. At the 1997 gathering we voted to enter Convention, p. 404) de empleo – ¿qué podemos hacer para La promesa de Dios a nosotros no es into full communion with our sisters and As people of God, as people baptized mantener empleados la más cantidad que tendremos exceso. La promesa de Dios brothers of the Evangelical Lutheran Church into Christ, we are covenant people. As I de gente? ¿Cuáles son las opciones de es que tendremos suficiente. Lo que Dios in America (ELCA), a relationship which con- and our bishops and deputies prepare to take combinaciones de empleo? ¿Cómo una nos demuestra es que el sentido de Dios de tinues to grow and bear fruit to this date. part in the 76th General Convention of our compañía o negocio pequeño colaboraría “suficiente” es “suficiente y más”. Piensa But, there was a most interesting resolu- Church, I ask you to pray daily for us, and con otras compañías y negocios pequeños en los seis cuentos del “Alimentación de los tion we adopted in Philadelphia that year for all who will be present, that we keep ever para estabilizar o aun aumentar empleo en Multitudes”. En realidad, ¿qué se demuestra as well. Given the energy surrounding us before us our call to love God and to love una comunidad local? ¿Cómo ajustaríamos Jesús a la gente? ¿Qué nos demuestra Jesús today about a possible Anglican Covenant, our neighbors as ones like ourselves. nuestro estilo de vida? ¿Qué hemos hecho a nosotros? Si cada persona y cada parroquia I find great irony in what we did in 1997. otras o qué hace ahora? ¿Cuáles son los y misión hace lo mismo que Jesús nos The General Convention adopted Resolu- Ubuntu, “I in You and You in Me” riesgos que podemos y estamos dispuestos demuestra, ¿qué podría hacer Dios dentro tion A-135 which asked each deputation Lorraine Ljunggren+ a arriesgar? ¿Qué es suficiente? ¿Suficiente de nosotros en este tiempo?

June 2009 Toward a Missionary Diocese…Making Disciples, Making a Difference D-7 An edition of The North Carolina

DisciplEVol. 20 No. 6 THE NEWSPAPER OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA June 2009

Join us for rest, relaxation, and resource sharing. Sunday School teachers, Christian Education Directors, CE Committee Upcoming members, clergy and others who care about Diocese plans Christian formation are invited! Register Now for General Events4th Annual Christian Upcoming Education Retreat Convention August 1 and 2, 2009 Page D-1 St. Francis Springs Prayer Center Events Stoneville, NC (North of Greensboro) Suggested Registration Fee $20 Includes lodging and meals Information and Registration: Contact The Rev. Louane Frey (919) 651-0339or [email protected] Sponsored by the NC Diocese Chartered www.episdioncschool.org/christianformation/ Committee for Christian Formation

Haiti and the MDG Inside: Page D-4 Reflections of Ubuntu...... 1 Bishop Curry on GC ’09...... 1 Meet Our GC Deputies...... 2 Episcopal Musings...... 2 Farewell to the Rev. Christy Laborda...... 3 Studying Theology of Marriage...... 3 MDGs News...... 4 The 76th General Bishop Tuttle School Remembered...... 5 Convention Altar Guild Festival...... 5 July 8–17, 2009 Youth Ministry News...... 6 in Youth celebrate “Every St. Augustine’s Graduation ...... 6 Anaheim, California. move I make” Liberian Bishop visits St. Philip’s...... 7 Upcoming Events...... 8 Page D-6