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10 No Longer Welcome? 13 Editor's Column The Diocese of Chicago has many The Commission Explained examples that demonstrate a 14 Editorials growing sense of alienation in the Waiting for the Report Church since General Convention. 15 Reader's Viewpoint BY DOUGLASLEBLANC The Fullness of the Gospel BYDAVID M. BAUMANN News 16 Letters 7 Bishops Wait to Decide From Font to Alt.ar
8-9 Cleaning up in Pittsburgh OtherDepartments and Central Gulf Coast 4 Sunday's Readings 5 Books 9 Delegation Will Push for Israel Divestment 6 Short & Sharp 18 People & Places
On theCover Doves are releasedas parishionersand community leadersjoin the Rev. Canon Denis O'Pray (left),rector of the Church of Our Saviour,San Gabriel, Calif., at a Sept. 19 blessing ceremonyfor Our SaviourCenter's Kids' Campus youth facility. Sponsoredby the parish,the new facility in nearby El Monte will serve children of homelessand working poor families.
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OCTOBER 17, 2004 · THE LIVIN G CHURCH 3 80-tid Oci-l CHOIR SUNDAY'SREADINGS CHAIR Wrestlingwith God and with Faith '... and a man wrestled with him' (Gen. 3:24).
The 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24C), Oct. 17, 2004 Gen. 32:3-8,22-30; Psalm 121; 2 Tim. 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8a Most of us in the American Episco everywhere to "accumulate for them pal tradition are uncomfortable with selves teachers to suit their own the notion, so common around us, that desires" - those who misuse the having faith is a passive activity. We word to pander to the prejudices of can respect and honor those many their hearers. Those who use non-con Christians for whom faith is simply a textual "proof texts" to demonstrate given, but it isn't that easy for us. We the legitimacy of either the political might be envious of those who profess left or the political right might fall into to know with certainty both the nature this category. It's only through our and the will of God, yet we're honest continuous wrestling with what the enough to admit that only the worst Spirit is now saying through the scrip with FIBRE RUSH SEAT kind of arrogance can presume to tures that our own souls can achieve Since 1877 know either in its fullness. At least some measure of peace. R.Geissle~ Inc. we're in good company, though, as The woman in our Lord's parable in today's readings amply demonstrate. today's gospel wrestles with the mean P.O. Box 432 In the reading from Genesis, Jacob ing and efficacy of prayer, as many of Old Greenwich, CT 06870 literally wrestles with God, probing us do today. Confronted with the Phone: (203) 637-5115 the Lord's being and power with such apparent failure of her efforts at inter fervor that he's "put out of joint." We, ceding, she's tempted to cut her losses too, find ourselves continually and to quit altogether. Encouraged in wrestling with who God is and with perseverance, however, she's eventu what he can do. We find that it's only ally taught the true effect of prayer: It through that process that we, like the changes her, and not God. When we patriarch, can "prevail" through more pray with persistence, we inevitably perfect knowledge of the Lord, and so discover the very same thing. can humbly ask his blessing upon us. Our personal and corporate faith, as The author of 2 Timothy makes it Episcopalians, isn't one that is simply clear that "[a]ll scripture is inspired by a "given." We're simply too smart for TRAINING + ENCOURAGING God," and probably no Christian of that. Yet we can take comfort in know NURTURING SUPPORTING + any stripe would take serious issue ing that faith which is gained at a cost ► CALL 800.699.2669 (US) with this. Yet the writer also knows of - through "wrestling" - is faith 316.686.0470 a tendency among faithful people which can carry us unto death. ► E-MAIL [email protected] ► WEBSITE http:/ /tens.org LookIt Up In what way does an apostle change his mind, through wrestling with the word with other Christians, about his previous understanding of the Lord's teaching AN EPISCOPAL SEMINARY 2777 MISSION ROAD nature? (Acts 10:34). NASHOTAH, WI 53058-9793
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4 THE LIVING CHURCH · OCTOBER 17. 2004 JesusCircles of the new Empire of God." These sec tice is not itself the practice. By Peter R. Lawson. Xlibris (www.xlibris.com). tions of the book are inspirational pic In simple, unadorned prose, Strand Pp. 154. $17.84. ISBN 1-4134-4084-3. tures of what it means to be a follower lays out the practice of meditation, Jesus Cirdes offers a radical way to of Jesus. anticipates some of the shoals upon look at the life of Jesus and its applica (The Rev.) Robert Warren Cromey which a neophyte might founder, and tion to the broken world in which we San Francisco, Calif discusses creating a "present moment" live. The circles refer to a specific group to meditate together. Through method of getting people into deep dia out, he interweaves autobiographical logue and reaching consensus in non MeditationWithout Gurus stories from the monastery, his family, violent and caring decision making. A Guideto the Heartof Practice and his first teacher, Deh Chun. Period Peter Lawson, a retired Episcopal By Clark Strand. Skylight Paths. Pp. 167. ically he encourages the reader to set priest, is deeply influenced by the Jesus $16.95 paper. ISBN 1-893361-93-4. down the book and take up an exercise Seminar scholars John Dominic Burn this book! to begin to meditate, to attend to one's Crossan and Marcus Borg. He traces Beginning with this entirely sensible breath, and be present to the moment. the culture of Jesus' time as different advice, Clark Strand, onetime Buddhist Perhaps more than anything, Strand is from ours in many ways, yet shows the monk, sets out to instruct read wonderfully, unapologetically results of domination and violence are ers in the ways of meditation. He human as he introduces this essentially the same. takes pains to focus on the deceptively simple practice. Fr. Lawson focuses on Jesus the sage essence of the practice, clearing Some supplement might proclaiming the kingdom of God. Jesus away externals such as clothing, prove useful to fill out the prac teased the elites and people in power, religious commitment, scrupu tice of Christian meditation, but he broke the tyranny of the rigid family lous regimentation, and espe for anyone wanting a straightfor structures of his time, named the poor cially "experts" (or gurus) ward, no-nonsense introduction and lowly as those most blessed by -hence he urges that his read to the practice of meditation, God, ate with those regarded as sick ers clutch a book of matches in one this is it. Just keep your matches handy. and impure, encouraged the lower hand while reading his book, for he is (The Rev.) Jason A. Fout classes to be "non-violent provocateurs not an expert, and a book about a prac- St. Joseph, Mich. Who's on your gift list? 70 Christmasgifts you will enjoygiving to lovedort~ · and eachgift providesan opportunityto savea life...
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Fall Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00am: Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:00am: Family Service 10:10am: First Steps to Worship 10:10am: Rector 's Forum 10:10am: Sunday School 11:00am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II St. Thomas' Conference Ministries Program We invite you to join our conference ministry which allows us to host outstanding religious speakers from around the region, country and overseas. All are welcome. Conferences are Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.- Noon. Fall Conferences: Winter/Spring Conferences: A Bible for the New Millennium - Oct. 16 The Gospel According to Paul - March 5 with Fr. Eric Hollas, OSB with The Rev. Robin Griffith-Jones, The Master of the Templar Church in London The DaVinci Code: Historical Fact or Fiction or Both? - Nov. 6 with Deirdre J. Good, Professor of New Testament, The Search for the Historical Jesus - April 23 General Theological Seminary in New York City with Luke Timothy Johnson, Emory University A Study of the Psalms: Out-of-Control Joy How the Early Church Read the Bible - May 21 and Impolite Honesty Before the Throne - Dec. 4 with Professor Rowan Greer, Yale Divinity School with world-renown Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggeman For more information please visit www.stthomaswhitemarsh.org Pre-registration is $15.00/event. Please call the Parish Office at 215-233-3970 to register and mention CODE: TLC1017. (Onsite registration is $20.00/event.) St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh " P.O. Box 247 - Bethlehem Pike & Camp Hill Rd. - Fort Washington. PA 19034 (p) 215-233-3970 (f) 215-233-2893 6 THE LIVING CHURCH · OCTOBER 17. 2004 NEWS BishopsWait to Decide While not present, the five retired bishops who performed unauthorized confirmations in the Diocese of Ohio last March [TLC,April 4] were the sub ject of conversations held during the final two days of the House of Bish ops' fall meeting in Spokane, Wash., Sept. 23-28. The House did not report any con clusions it may have reached in the matter, but the Rt. Rev. Charles E. Jenkins, Bishop of Louisiana and pres ident of the Presiding Bishop's Coun cil of Advice, said the five bishops continue to have an open invitation with the council. To this point they have refused a meeting. Steve Waring photo "We want them to hear about the One of the many small-group discussions at the House of Bishops' meeting in Spokane. spirit of reconciliation and the theo logical integrity of the House of Bish ops," he told THE LIVINGCHURCH. ForSome, a lime to DrawCloser Together "Maybe I'm in the minority in that I Prior to last month, the House of "A number of you have experienced think there is a place to stand with Bishops had not met in the Diocese of betrayal," Presiding Bishop Frank T. integrity and strength within the Spokane since 1983, and with the Griswold said during a report from Episcopal Church." Sept. 23-28 event scheduled to occur small-group discussions. "You've gone The situation of the Rt. Rev. Mau just a few weeks before the Oct. 18 to incredible lengths to build and sus rice M. Benitez, retired Bishop of release of the highly anticipated tain relationships. There is nothing Texas, is considered more serious report from the Lambeth Commission more painful than betrayal, but we than the other four because he has on Communion, some questioned also need to remember that betrayal is participated in liturgical services ahead of time whether it would have part of the paschal mystery." within the Diocese of Los Angeles been better to postpone the meeting. Two invited speakers helped guide without the permission of the Rt. Rev. Faced with the possibility of a lame the small-group discussions which Jon J. Bruno, Bishop of Los Angeles. duck session, the 132 members of the occurred during the first two-and-a "I did not give him permission to House in attendance took advantage half days. On the opening day, Yale perform any sacramental acts within of the opportunity to deepen collegial Divinity School professor Miroslav my jurisdiction," Bishop Bruno said. ity and found inspiration from a resur Volf urged bishops to "embrace the "I'm praying about whether or not to rection story about their meeting other" by "inverting perspectives" and file charges, but I have decided to wait location. seeing the "other" with their eyes. until after the release of the Lambeth The historic Davenport Hotel was "We cannot live truthful, just and [Commission on Communion] report." hurting when the bishops met there in peaceful lives with others in a com Bishop Benitez has announced that 1983. Less than two years later it plex world if the only perspective we he was appointed an episcopal spiritual closed seemingly for good and at one are willing to entertain is our own," advisor by the Archbishop of Uganda point during the next 17 years that it said Prof. Volf, a parishioner of Christ to the three Los Angeles parishes that remained vacant, demolition was a Church, Guilford, Conn., and native of have declared their independence from strong possibility. In 2000, a local Croatia. the Episcopal Church and the Diocese entrepreneur bought the property and On the second day, San Francisco of Los Angeles - All Saints', Long spent $36 million over the next two author and essayist Richard Rodriguez Beach, St. James ', Newport Beach, and years restoring it to its original splen urged the House to think "brown," a St. David's, North Hollywood. The dio dor. cultural melding concept which he cese is pursuing legal action to regain Among the subjects the bishops said most struggle to define. possession of those properties. addressed during their time at the "Brown is everywhere in the Christ Steve Waring Davenport was betrayal. (Continued next page) OCTOBER 17, 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 7 BISHOPS (Continuedfrom previous page) ian tradition," he said. "Christ was the great experimenter who dared to come to love us in ways that frighten us. Love turns out to be the stumbling block in the Church right now. It's a scandal that the Church is having dif ficulty loving." The bishops were somewhat frus trated in their attempts to reach out to those with different perspectives by the absence of all but one of the 10 bishops who have affiliated with the Anglican Communion Network of Dio ceses and Parishes. Also absent was the Rt. Rev. Francis C. Gray, an assis The force of the wind caused the church bell to fall through the roof of Christ Church, Pensacola, Fla. tant Bishop in the Diocese of Virginia who in a Sept. 21 letter explained his own reasons for not attending while at CentralGulf Coast Cleans Up the same time distancing himself from Diocesan center, Bishop Duncan's their homes to tornadoes. the Network and the American Angli home among those severely damaged Several churches sustained heavy can Council (AAC). Bishop Gray damage. The roof of St. Thomas' in stated his belief that the House "lacks When Hurricane Ivan made landfall Greenville, Ala., is gone, and the bell the discipline to govern itself with any during the night of Sept. 15-16, its at Christ Church in Pensacola plunged degree of authenticity" and went on to winds and waves struck deep into the from the tower through the roof and cite a number of specific examples. Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. Vir floor of the church [TLC, Oct. 10]. A "I believe that my presence at the tually no parish escaped the power of tree fell on the roof at Trinity, Atmore, House of Bishops would lend credence the hurricane. Ala., and other churches reported that I have acquiesced in the decisions The storm surge and wind gusts did water in buildings, shingles and gut of General Convention and in the con severe damage to Pensacola, Fla., ters blown away, and trees down on tinuing disregard for the Church where the Bishop Charles Duvall Cen the property. There were no reports of Catholic by many members of this ter diocesan offices are located and deaths within the diocesan family, House," he wrote. "Further, this is the most of the diocesan staff reside. The although fatalities did occur through only orderly means of public and storm then cut a path north through out the Gulf Coast and along Ivan's prophetic protest I have at the present." Alabama, affecting congregations path. The Rt. Rev. Edward L. Salmon, Jr., through the center of the state. From outside of the diocese, help Bishop of South Carolina and a mem Once the winds died down, the has come from many sources, includ ber of the network, chose a different extent of the damage quickly became ing the dioceses of Southeast Florida, means of dissent, noting that during apparent. The offices of the diocese, Western Louisiana, and Mississippi, his lifetime he was not aware of any located in downtown Pensacola, were each of which sustained damage serious disagreement that had been severely damaged from wind and rain themselves when hurricanes and trop resolved without meeting face-to-face. when several sections of the roof blew ical storms struck the coast earlier in "I have laid my cards on the table off. Early estimates project it could be the summer. In addition, a $10,000 and people have listened to me and I nine months before it can be used as grant has been received from Episco think have no doubt about where I office space again. pal Relief and Development (ERD). stand on the issues," he said. "I told The home of the Rt. Rev. Philip M. With many people still without the other network bishops that I was Duncan II, Bishop of the Central Gulf power, there continued to be a need coming and they asked me to repre Coast, in Tiger Point, Fla., had a por for ice, water, gasoline, and tarps to sent them." tion of its second-story roof blown off cover holes in roofs. Meetings have The House will gather in a special and about two feet of water in its first been rescheduled, episcopal visita session during January to consider as floor. The home of Vince Currie, tions have been postponed, and lives a body the recommendations con canon administrator, was inundated in have been altered. Yet even on the tained in the report by the Lambeth the 20-foot storm surge and received Sunday after the storm, worship serv Commission. Further details such as significant structural damage. For ices were held in the churches, people the specific dates and location have four other staff members, the damage were helping their neighbors, and the yet to be announced. to their residences was so extensive healing process had already begun. Steve Waring that they had to relocate. Two lost David Clothier 8 THE LIVING CHURCH · OCTOBER 17, 2004 'GodCan Use Even This Mess' DelegationWill Push Pittsburgh church plant fights floodwaters even before it opens for Israel Divestment When the Rev. Deborah Carr pic neighbors. Many houses located on A statement released by a delegation tured the first official service at Gar lower ground than Garden Gate had from the Anglican Peace and Justice den Gate, the newest church plant in water as high as their first-floor coun Network at the conclusion of its visit to the Diocese of Pittsburgh, four feet of tertops. Every business in the down Israel and the Palestinian territories last muddy water wasn't part of her vision. town area was flooded. month made no mention of divesting Too bad no one told that to the rem "We're praying for God to give us a money from Israel in protest of govern nants of Hurricane Ivan. When the heart to know where to go and whom ment policies toward Palestinians. But storm dumped more than five inches to help," said Ms. Carr. Since the several delegation leaders said they of rain on Oakdale, Pa., on Sept. 17, it waters receded, she and others con would recommend just that when the took fewer than 40 minutes for the nected with the new plant have been Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) local creek to spill over its banks and volunteering daily. meets in Wales next June. flood much of the community, includ Other Episcopalians are also lend Twenty-nine Anglican representa ing the basement of Garden Gate. ing a hand. Three members of Christ tives toured Israel and the West Bank "In the middle of it all, as the water Church, Greensburg, Pa., responded Sept. 14-23 before drawing conclusions was up to my front steps, I said, 'Very to a diocesan call for volunteers and about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. funny, God,"' related Ms. Carr, "I don't drove an hour and a half to spend a The delegation's statement received know if it was connected or not, but it day cleaning out basements on Sept. wide coverage by the world press, par was just about then that the water 23. "We're just trying to help ," said ticularly for its characterization of "the started going down." Gordon Graham, who serves as junior draconian conditions of the continuing Two days later, the opening service, warden at Christ Church. occupation under which so many Pales scheduled for the evening of Sunday, Bishop Robert Duncan of Pitts tinians live." But there was no mention Sept. 19, went forward as planned. burgh commended the Episcopalians of divestment in the statement itself. The flood wasn 't part of Garden at work in Oakdale and all over the Nancy Dinsmore, director of devel Gate's strategic plan, but it did give the diocese. "We're called to share Christ's opment for the Diocese of Jerusalem, small house church many opportuni love with those around us, whatever told the Associated Press that was ties to reach out to its friends and their situation," he said. "What better because not all 29 leaders signing the time to do that than when the needs document support divestment as an are so great." option for their country's church. In the aftermath of the flood, with Yet at the conclusion of the delega the town still closed to all but residents tion's visit, New Zealand representative and volunteer workers, Ms. Carr said and delegation leader Jenny Te Paa told Garden Gate is doing its best to bring the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz, "We Christ's love to a town that has nearly will return home and recommend that been swept away. "God can use even the Anglican Consultative Council adopt this mess to bless people," she said. a resolution calling for divestment from Peter Frank Israel, and if our delegation is represen tative of the larger Anglican sentiment, then I'd say we're in good shape." MoreSan Diego Nominees Delegation members urging divest Three more persons have been nom ment, according to Ms. Dinsmore, inated by petition for the Nov. 13 elec included the Rev. Canon Brian Grieves, tion of a bishop in the Diocese of San director of Peace and Justice Ministries Diego, joining five other candidates for the Episcopal Church. On his return, previously announced [TLC,Sept . 12). Bishop Grieves told The Jewish Week The Rt. Rev. George Eldan Packard, divestment would be "part of the for Grace Church, St. Marys, W. Va., lost most of Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Ser mulation" of the panel's report. its backyard to Hurricane Ivan's flood waters. It vices, Healthcare and Prison Ministries, Critics of the delegation's statement is now perilously close to a 60-foot drop to a noted that the visitors failed to meet creek. The Rev. Richard Heller, rector, said has been nominated along with two engineers have told the parish the rest of the priests from the Diocese of San Diego - with any members of the Israeli govern bank could erode during the next six weeks. the Rev. John Conrad, rector of St. ment during their stay. Many govern Representatives of FEMA, the Army Corps of Alban's Church, El Cajon, Calif., and ment offices were closed throughout Engineers, and interested citizens met to dis cuss plans and funding to prevent further slip the Ven. William Dopp, archdeacon and the delegation's visit, which was sched page in the historic area. communications officer of the diocese. uled during the Jewish High Holy Days. OCTOBER 17. 2004 · THE LIV ING CHURCH 9 No Longer Welcome? The Diocese of Chicago has many examples that demonstrate a growing sense of alienation in the Church since General Convention. By Douglas LeBlanc When the Rt. Rev. James W. Mont pal oversight would look like in the gomery, ninth Bishop of Chicago, Diocese of Chicago: "I welcome any of could not bring himself to ordain our congregations to invite bishops women to the priesthood, he won the from other dioceses to come into their affection of people throughout the congregations for a visit. . . . However, Episcopal Church by asking his visiting bishops would come as guests, brother bishops to ordain them not as overseers. While respecting the instead. opinions of the Primates, and for that Roughly 25 years later, some con matter, members of the American servatives in the Diocese of Chicago Anglican Council, I will continue the are not feeling a comparable level of pastoral direction and oversight of all pastoral concern for how they are our congregations." treated as a theological minority. Like The former rector of St. Mark's conservatives in other dioceses with Church, Glen Ellyn, the Rev. Charles liberal policies on homosexual priests Edgar, says that approach to alterna • At Grace, Hinsdale, it has meant and blessings of same-sex relation tive episcopal oversight is one thing 110 members signing a statement ships, they feel tolerated at best, or that made him decide to join the Angli opposing gay blessings, and the subse perhaps nudged toward the exits. can Mission in America (AMiA) and quent departure of several conserva Here is one way the Rt. Rev. William leave the Diocese of Chicago. At least tive families. Persell, Bishop of Chicago since 1999, half of St. Mark's members have since • At Emmanuel, La Grange, it has described conservatives during a Fall left for other churches. meant the vestry rejecting a petition Clergy Day sermon in September For some conservative members of from 50 parishioners who asked that 2003: "There are well-organized, heav the diocese, the aftermath of the 74th their rector not be allowed to bless ily financed organizations who value General Convention has involved the any gay couple, and the subsequent their cause more highly than they ological conflict, a sense of alienation loss of an estimated 30 members. value our unity." from their longtime parish homes and, Bishop Persell was similarly critical in some cases, moving to other con An "unfortunate tone" when the American Anglican Council gregations or leaving the Episcopal Conservative clergy were troubled met in Dallas after the General Con Church. by a Chrism Mass sermon during Holy vention of 2003. And for some churches in the west Week by the Rt. Rev. Victor Scantle Reviewing a seven-point document ern suburbs, which generally are more bury, assistant bishop since 2000. Var the AAC released from its national conservative than congregations in ious priests described the sermon as meeting, he wrote, "The seventh point the city, post-convention life has urging them to stand in unison with is most disturbing, appealing to the involved greater conflict. the Chicago bishops' support of Gen Primates of the Anglican Communion • At St. John's, Naperville, it has eral Convention's decisions. to make provisions for 'orthodox' meant the departure of an associate "The whole thing was kind of a bishops to extend episcopal oversight, priest who says her sermon affirming threat, to intimidate us on the stances pastoral care, and apostolic mission the church's historic teachings on sex we have taken," said the Rev. Reginald across current diocesan boundaries." uality angered some liberals in the Sey, rector of Holy Cross in Chicago The bishop made clear what episco- congregation. and vicar at St. Ambrose in Chicago 10 THE LIVING CHUR.CH · OCTOBER.17, 2004 City officials have approved plans for a 63-story office and residentialtower in downtown Chicago that will replace the current five-story diocesan and cathedral office building (left). No date for construction has been announced. Kristine Strom photo vestry members wrote . "It is also our considered opinion that continuing to strive for Adequate Episcopal Over sight is futile in the present circum stances , partly because it may not be offered for years, if ever (and Dele gated Episcopal Pastoral Oversight [DEPO] is unacceptable to us because it does not fundamentally change our relationship to the Diocese of Chicago). We've concluded that our pursuing alternative oversight will only needlessly fracture the parish for years." Bishop Persell says he offered to let St. Mark's bring in visiting bishops , and that he believed Fr. Edgar left because his conservative stance on sexuality prevented him from "leading the congregation into unity." Heights. Fr. Sey was so troubled by told TLC that he chose to resign when St. Mark's faces a monthly note of Bishop Scantlebury's sermon that he it became clear that his church would $15,000 on a mortgage it took out to declined to receive communion. never receive alternative episcopal expand its facilities. The Rev. Sheila "What he was preaching was not con oversight as described by the primates Ferguson, interim rector at St. Mark's, sistent with the Jesus I know. I felt like of the Anglican Communion, and that told TLC that St. Mark's has been able we're not really of the same faith. I a significant liberal minority in his to continue paying the monthly love my bishops and respect them , but parish no longer trusted his leader amount and its other bills. The parish this is a faith issue ." ship. will soon launch another capital cam Bishop Persell said Bishop Scantle Fr. Edgar accepted a new position paign called "Bridging the Gap." bury was asking rhetorical questions with an AMiAcongregation in Colum St. Mark's formerly had a member about , and asking clergy to help him bia, S.C. Since then , his assistant at St. ship of more than 500. Its attendan ce understand , such practices as redi Mark's, the Rev. Martin Johnson , and in recent months has been between recting money away from the diocese. seven families formerly with St. 137 and 184, Ms. Ferguson said. "The tone of the sermon was unfortu Mark's have launched All Souls' Angli She added that it's important that nate for the day," Bishop Persell said. can Fellowship, which meets at a the parish experience healing and say "It came across, to some people , as United Methodist church in nearby goodbye without animosity to its scolding." Wheaton. All Souls' has attracted up to departing members. She said some Bishop Persell said he met with 160 worshipers during the summer. conservatives have remained active clergy from the Waukegan deanery Many members of St. Mark's for members of St. Mark's. "I think the who were bothered by the sermon . mally broke with the parish on Aug. spirit is very good here ," she said. The diocese did not respond to a 20, when six conservative members of "There's certainly a sense of loss, but request for a text of that sermon . the vestry submitted their resignations from what I've seen, people are step simultaneously. "The current vestry is ping forward to help .. .. There's a fair Massive changes in Glen Ellyn deadlocked theologically in a way that amount of respect in the congrega Fr. Edgar resigned as the rector of does not allow us to move forward on tion. A number of the people who have St. Mark's, Glen Ellyn, on Jan . 13. He any substantive issue," the resigning (Continued on next page) OCTOB ER 17. 2004 · TH E LIVI NG CHU RCH 11 Mr. Quackenbush said he knows of (CHICAGO - from previous page) a dozen families who have left the volunteered to help are conserva parish. Another source, who still The diocese tives." attends the parish, said those who have left include a parish chancellor 'Preaching like a Baptist' who resigned in protest and two has 138 In Naperville, the Rev. Alice Mar active members of the vestry. crum has been out of a paid job since The Rev. George Muir, rector of congregations, March, and she sees her dismissal as Grace, spoke of different numbers. related to what she preached just after "In this past year membership has General Convention in 2003. grown by 16 families (over 45 mem chapels and On the weekend of Aug. 8-9, Ms. bers)," he wrote in an e-mail response Marcrum preached these words from to questions from TLC. "Several inac fellowships the pulpit of St. John's in Naperville: tive members have returned because "After speaking to our rector, who is of the actions of General Convention. on vacation, I can assure you that During that same period we have had and 44,000 members. Father [Jeffrey] Liddy and I have not five families move to other non-Epis forgotten our ordination vows. Father copal congregations." Liddy and I will remain firm on the On Sept. 15, Grace's vestry approved teachings of the holy scriptures. There a resolution that allowed parishioners ters. The first, dated Sept. 8, deferred a will be no same-sex blessings at St. to designate that their donations not decision but added, "Emmanuel has John's on our watch." go to the Diocese of Chicago. The always tried to be a welcoming and Ms. Marcrum says her sermon vestry rescinded that resolution a loving parish to all who attend our received a standing ovation at each month later, but added, "If after worship and other events." service that weekend, but at one serv prayerful consideration you choose to The second, dated Oct. 24, said the ice a few members walked out in place a restriction on your donation, vestry had no canonical authority to protest. She says the senior warden the Vestry will honor your restriction." prohibit Fr. Weaver from blessing a accused her of "preaching like a Bap In October, 110 members of Grace gay couple. The letter added: "The tist." Ms. Marcrum, a descendant of signed a statement that said General Vestry places full trust in the pastoral four Baptist ministers, considered her Convention had exceeded its author judgment of the Rector and the advice sermon mild by comparison to what ity; affirmed the Lambeth Confer received from the Bishop." her forbears would have said. ence's resolution on human sexuality; Some conservatives move to She learned on Jan. 14 that the pledged to welcome all people "within parishes like St. Paul's, Riverside, and church did not intend to renew her the boundaries to our faith and morals St. Mark's, Geneva. Others go to new contract. She stayed on at St. John's set forth by God in Holy Scriptures"; Anglican churches not affiliated with until March 2, when the church and called for the reversal of General the diocese, such as the Church of learned that she had hired an attorney. Convention's decisions on sexuality. Christ the King, which meets in Fr. Liddy left St. John's in June to They sent the statement to the rector Evanston, or All Souls' Anglican Fel become the rector of a congregation and wardens of Grace, to the diocese, lowship, which meets in Wheaton. in Philadelphia. and to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Three AMiA churches have emerged Bob Stetcher, the current senior in Chicago's suburbs since the mid- warden at St. John's, and his prede A petition against a rector 1990s. cessor, Sarah Dore , both declined In La Grange, more than 50 people Bishop Persell said in an interview interview requests, saying Ms. Mar signed a petition and presented it to with THELIVING CHURCH that post-con crum's severance agreement forbids the vestry on Aug. 26. Those who vention conflicts are atypical in the discussing the terms of her departure. signed "are strongly opposed to the diocese of 138 congregations, chapels Mr. Stetcher did not respond to a sub blessing of same-sex partner unions, and fellowships and 44,000 members. sequent question about St. John's and the performance of any religious He said other congregations - includ membership numbers since General service recognizing such unions at ing All Saints', the Cathedral of St. Convention. Emmanuel Church," the petition said. James, Church of Our Savior, a Niger One source, who insisted on "Furthermore we urgently recom ian group meeting at St. Peter's, all in anonymity, said the church was suffer mend that the rector of Emmanuel Chicago, and Nuestra Senora de ing a shortfall of more than $100,000 Church refrain from blessing the Guadalupe in Waukegan - have all and could no longer afford to keep Ms. union of same-sex partners and/or grown since General Convention. Marcrum on staff. officiating in any religious service Bishop Persell said that to depict endorsing or recognizing such unions the diocese as experiencing turmoil A 110-person affirmation at Emmanuel Church." would be a "misrepresentation and a In Hinsdale, former senior warden The Rev. David E. Weaver, rector of distortion." At any rate, it is a far dif Ralph Quackenbush leaves it to his Emmanuel, declined a request for an ferent place than it was 25 years ago. □ wife to continue attending Sunday interview. services at Grace Church while he Fr. Weaver and the vestry responded Douglas LeBlanc is a church journal searches for another place to worship. to the petition's requests with two let- ist who lives in Richmond, Va. 12 THE LIVING CHURCH · OCTOBER 17, 2004 EDITOR'SCOLUMN ______ TheCommission Explained Seldom has there been anticipation of any Can the Episcopal Church and the Angli event in the Anglican Communion such as we can Church of Canada expect to receive find surrounding the release of the report by a some sort of disciplinary action? theological commission scheduled to take place British newspapers claim that is likely. Monday, Oct. 18, in London. Longtime Anglican observers have put forth a bevy of predictions of If it has no power, what kind of discipli what the commission will do ranging from the nary action could be involved? drastic expulsion of the Episcopal Church from It could, for example, recommend that bish the Anglican Communion to a mere slap on the ops who approved of the consecration of Canon hands of naughty Episcopalians . V Gene Robinson in New Hampshire not be Did You Know ... Despite all the publicity surrounding the com invited to the Lambeth Conference in 2008. It could call for the American and Canadian mission, there are plenty of Episcopalians who The father of Bishop know nothing about it. As a service to those who churches to repent before they are restored to WilliamE. Swing may find themselves without a clue, here is some full membership in the Communion . of ca1iforniawas basic information about it. How will the Episcopal Church respond if there is disciplinary action? a professionalgoHer. What is this commission? It's called the Lambeth Commission on Com Look for some sort of retaliation, but do not munion, appointed by Archbishop of Canter expect the Church to function any differently bury Rowan Williams. than it has in the past. Expect same-sex bless ings to continue and other homosexual persons Who are its members? to be elected to the episcopate. Seventeen theologians from all over the What does it mean to be in communion Anglican Communion. with other provinces? Quote of the Week Why is this commission in the news? Anglicans share a biblical and apostolic After working for a year, it is scheduled to faith. We are united by this common faith and The Rt. Rev.Bennett Sims, release a report containing its recommenda worship and through close relationships with tions on Oct. 18 each other. Being in communion includes mat retiredBishop of Atlanta ters of unity and trust. and authorof WhyBush What brought about the need to have Some Anglican provinces already have such a commission? Must Go,to the Asheville broken communion with the Episcopal The consecration of a non-celibate homosex Citizen-Timeson political Church and the Canadian Diocese of New ual person as the Bishop Coadjutor of New Westminster. What does that mean? labels:"I repudiatethe Hampshire in November 2003. It means that those provinces will not partic narrowand frightened What is the essence of the commission's ipate in ministries in which the Episcopal rejectionof the word work? Church is involved. They will not recognize the 'liberal' as a fatuous To advise on how the Episcopal Church is to ordained ministries of Bishop Robinson or oth function with the other 37 Anglican provinces ers involved in the New Hampsh ire consecra pejorativelabel by following this consecration; how the Anglican tion, or those who voted to consent to it. the forcesof political Church of Canada is to co-exist with other Isn't talk of possibly dividing the Anglican conservatism." provinces after moving toward legitimization Communion over issues of homosexuality a of blessings of same-sex relationships. bit severe? Does this commission have any power? If that were the only issue, perhaps, but it is It has no canonical strength. AU it can do is merely the tip of the iceberg. The authority of make recommendations. scripture is a much more significant matter. What happens after this report is Can't the Archbishop of Canterbury step released? in and prevent a split in the Communion? It will be studied by the Joint Standing Com No. Each of the 38 churches in the Anglican mittee of Primates which meets in London Oct. Communion is autonomous and self-govern 18-21, then by the all primates Feb. 20-26, and ing. He is only able to offer counsel and advice. the Anglican Consultative Council in June. David Kalvelage, executive editor OCTOBER 17. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 13 EDITORIALS Humbleand Ironic At the conclusion of the fall meeting of the House of Bishops [p. 8], "A Word to the Episcopal Church from the House of Bishops" was commu nicated to the faithful in the form of a letter. That correspondence is marked by irony, humility, and acknowledgment that the Church is in the midst of a crisis. In perhapsthe Ironically, the bishops begin their letter by recognizing words spoken in the Examination at their ordination, that their "heritage is the faith of patriarchs, prophets, apostles and martyrs, and those of every generation mostencouraging who have looked to God in hope." With some incongruity, we note that in that same Examination, it is pointed out that bishops are "called to guard the faith, unity and discipline of the Church." Those words seem to have been forgotten by many of our leaders as they have directed the Church phraseof the letter, away from the beliefs of most of the Anglican Communion. In their correspondence, the bishops also mention they "are confident that our household of faith is large enough to embrace us all." That, of the bishopsstate course, has been one of the strengths of Anglicanism, a tolerance that there is room for all sorts and conditions, a healthy diversity among those who share a common faith and worship. Instead we are plagued by litiga tion, name calling, suspicion and mistrust. These differences, the bishops 'Allare responses report, "will continue to challenge us." The bishops also note that they are "encouraged by stories of health, vitality and strength within the Episcopal Church" as well as hearing sto of faithfulpeople.' ries of "anger, anguish and division." In perhaps the most encouraging phrase of the letter, they state "All are responses of faithful people." Finally, we are pleased to see that the bishops acknowledge that they are committed to receive the report of the Lambeth Commission "in a spirit of humility and to a willingness to learn how we might best be faith ful and responsible partners in the Anglican Communion," and that "we deeply value" membership in the Communion. Considering the Church's unilateral decisions of the past, such a statement is most welcome. Waitingfor the Report From Singapore to Southampton, from Accra to Abilene, Anglicans all over the world are anxiously awaiting the report of the Lambeth Commission on Communion. Due to be published this week in London, it is expected to contain recommendations concerning the future of the Anglican Communion. Formed by the Archbishop of Canterbury in an attempt to determine what it means for 38 separate national churches to be in communion , and to address how to respond to legislation regarding homosexuality adopted by the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada, the report is likely to have far-reaching consequences. Like most statements, reports, pastoral letters and other documents issued by church officials, whatever the Lambeth Commission pub lishes will not be received positively by everyone. Some will challenge the commission's authority, others will say the commission's recom mendations go too far, and still others will contend that the proposals aren't strong enough. We hope Episcopalians will be prepared to receive the report prayerfully and graciously and they will take the time to read it carefully and digest its contents, for there is much at stake. 14 THE LIVING CHURCH· OCTOBER 17. 2004 READER'S VIEWPOINT biblical and historic understanding of love and charity, then their viewpoint becomes unbalanced. Whenever someone emphasizes truth at the expense of love, again, something is wrong. There are also those in the Episco pal Church who uphold peace as the primary focus of the gospel. Often self described as moderates, they want everyone just to "come together," but usually make an appeal that compro mises both love and truth. Whenever someone emphasizes peace at the expense of love and truth, then some thing is wrong. What these three emphases have in common is a commitment to only a part of the gospel instead of the whole of it. Although this states it a bit sim plistically, those for whom the gospel is primarily about love see those who disagree with them on the issues as hardhearted bigots. Those for whom the gospel is primarily about truth see those who disagree with them as arro gant, false teachers. Those for whom the gospel is primarily about peace see those who disagree with them as divi sive and stubborn. On all sides, there are those who are indeed guilty of big otry, arrogance, divisiveness, and even viciousness. It is very sad, and most definitely not the gospel. Where, then, is the fullness of the gospel? I believe that full adherence to the biblical, historical, traditional teaching of the Church creates a liber ating, loving exhilaration in Jesus in By David M. Baumann Many of these people favor liberal which all are welcome and all are chal positions. Their convictions are defi lenged to be transformed. In Jesus all I have been a priest for more than nitely authentic to the gospel, but love, truth, and peace find their defini three decades. From my earliest years, when they are taken at the cost of the tion. This faith doesn't have to be even in seminary, I had traditional con biblical and historic understanding of updated or defended. It only needs to victions, and for a long time exercised the faith, then their viewpoint be lived. When it is, it becomes its own leadership positions in traditional becomes unbalanced. Whenever beacon. organizations both local and national. someone emphasizes love at the Taking the long view in a time of That involved me in controversies and expense of truth, something is wrong. controversy brings two apostolic contentions at conventions and other There are also those in the Episco irtjunctions to bear: gatherings and events. pal Church who uphold truth as the 1. Christians are not allowed to Over time I realized that there are primary focus of the gospel. They change what has been revealed and those in the Episcopal Church who want to uphold the biblical doctrines accepted by the Church throughout uphold love as the primary focus of and behavioral standards the Church the ages. Violating this is called the gospel. They value "inclusion," has followed all along. Many of these "heresy." The apostles themselves in "acceptance of all people," "justice," favor conservative positions. Their scripture command the faithful to hold "making a home for the outcast," and convictions are also definitely authen fast to the truth that has been "making the Church and the gospel tic to the gospel, but when these posi revealed, and the Church itself has relevant and timely for all people." tions are taken at the cost of the provided abundant guidance on how OCTOBER 17. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 15 READER'S VIEWPOINT to discern what is of the faith and what Congregations which attempt to is not. separate will often be involved in law 2. Christians are not allowed to suits that will eat up money, and news break the fellowship of Christ. Violat of the controversy will turn away peo ing this is called "schism." We get the ple seeking the light of the gospel. The word "scissors" from that word - to energy and focus of the congregations divide into two, usually by a measure are likely to be drawn to the conflict Regarding the editorial titled "Disre of distress. The apostles themselves in rather than to living and preaching the spectful Practice" [TLC, Sept. 19], scripture command the faithful to gospel. Few real converts will be which criticized the practice of "open maintain the unity of the Church. drawn to a congregation wrapped in communion": I couldn't disagree more For roughly 30 years we have seen conflict. Leaving violates the nature of strongly. the damage done in the Episcopal the Church just as much as the false I have two possibilities to suggest. Church by relentless revision of doc teaching of the revisionists does. If First, it has always befuddled me that trine and discipline: a huge exodus of anyone who has left recognizes that the font could lead to the altar but not "the people in the pews," priests, and these consequences are of elephantine the other way around. In my experi entire congregations. Several fruitful proportions, I haven't heard about it. ence I've known a number of now ecumenical contacts with catholic The Church is the largest and most faithful Christians who arrived at their bodies were abruptly terminated. A widespread organization in the world. baptism already full of the body and large number of Anglican provinces Though it is fraught with sin, corrup blood of Christ because of the prac tion, and failure, it is also tice of inviting "all those who feel characterized by unnum drawn to the table" to join in the feast. bered heroic saints, stupen Second, I don't believe it is God who dous triumphs, and powerful "imposes conditions on membership" successes. The Church of the table fellowship or the family belongs always to God. it is the Church. And my invitation to Whatever its failures and the banquet will continue to include corruptions , they exist by his these words: "the table belongs to the leave, if not his will. We must Lord and not to the Church, so all are trust always in God and obey welcome." him, regardless of how Our hospitality may be limited by things look at any given rules and expectations, but God's moment. Jesus let Lazarus never, ever is. And the Church should die that a greater glory might never forget that . take place. (The Rev.) James Bradley Being loving is not St. Johns Church enough. Believing rightly is Waterbury, Conn. not enough. Making peace is not enough . Becoming a Regarding the editorial on the disre saint is everything, for only spectful practice of "open commun that shows total commit ion," thanks for clearing up the matter ment to Jesus. of who's welcome at the Lord's table have broken communion with us. If I write these things boldly because I for the family meal. Too bad you anyone in Episcopal officialdom rec believe them to be true and have acted weren't around to correct Jesus when ognizes that these consequences are on them for years and found them to he invited all those tax collectors and of elephantine proportions, I haven't be dependable. I have made a commit sinners, not to mention those nasty heard about it. ment that I will not compromise scribes and Pharisees. On the other side, for these same 30 revealed truth, I will welcome and love (The Rev.) Paul E. Meglathery years, congregations have tried leav and challenge all people, and I will not SS. James & George Church ing, with results lamentable but pre leave. □ Jermyn, Pa. dictable. Separation solves no problems. Instead , it adds to the griev The Rev. Canon David M. Baumann, ous woundedness in the body of SSC, is the rect;or of Bl,essed Sacra Good,Bad, and ... Christ, hurts those for whom Christ ment Church, Pf,acentia, Calif. Re. the editorial "More Bible Study" died, and follows a course of action [TLC,Sept. 26], here's the good, the bad which has never, ever, at any time in The Reader's Viewpointarticle does and the ugly: history I know of, been a benefit to the not necessarilyre present the editorial I guess it is good that people pick up Church, the practice of the faith, or opinion ofTHE LivlNG CHURCH their Bibles, sure. even those who separate. or its board of directors. The bad is that in a church publica- 16 THE LIVIN G CHU RCH · OCTOBER!?. 2004 tion, the fact that people are looking up exchange visits , work projects and more about Cristosal and the Anglican scripture and buying commentaries - educational experiences; raises Episcopal Church of El Salvador are gasp! - is newsworthy at all. awareness about the mission of the invited to go to its website, The ugly is that this shows exactly Salvadoran Church for interest ed peo www.cristosal.org/index.htm , for how Bishop Robinson and his support ple in North America; and offers sup more information. They may also read ers were successful in the first place. port through fund-raising efforts for a report ( with photographs) of the They knew their parishioners didn't identified needs and emerging proj recent Episcopal Communicators ' trip know what the Bible says. ects, and is an advocate in our Church to El Salvador in which Mr. Gunn par Odd, just before I wrote this, there and beyond for Salvadoran issues and ticipated. was a news piece on a Christian discus concerns. (The Rev.) Lee Alis on Crawford sion board about the Episcopal Church Readers of TLC who wish to learn Northfield , Vt. wanting to follow the Presbyterians and abandon Israel. Paul O'Hara Carbondale, Ill. Still Breathing Ask for a clergy moving specialist and discover Hurrah and Deo Gratias for Stephen why thousandsof churches,clergy and seminarianshave Bancroft and his article , «Pax Instead of relied on us for nearly two decades. Pox" [TLC,Sept. 26]. ♦ ClergyDiscount I have been an Episcopalian for 77 ♦ GuaranteedDates years and have been ordained for 63 of ♦ Up To 3 Estimates those years in this wonderful and kooky Church. I love it dearly in spite of ♦ MajorVan Lines www.clergyrelocation.com its warts - or because of them - and email: [email protected] wouldn't leave it for anything. As Dean Bancroft says , let's stop punching each other and try to be "cor rect'' - whatever that is for an Anglican - and get on with being the body of Christ in our world. So we don't agree about homosexuality in spite of the fact that the Church has been ordaining gay people for centuries , and we are still around and breathing. Anglicanism has never been a smooth ride. But it has been a delightful ride just the same. (The Rev.) Mi chael R. Becker FrankT. GriswoldMichael Battle Philadelphia , Pa. Thr ee leadin g interpreter s of contem MarkMcIntosh por ary Anglic anism will guide retreat Frank Griswold is the Presiding Ministryin El Salvador particip ant s as they con sider how Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Herb Gunn's article on El Salvador, An glicanism fully honor s the dynamic the United Statesof America. "Economic Stresses Persist in El Sal vador " [TLC, Sept. 19], mentions int erplay between scriptur e, tradition , Michael Battle is Assistant Professor Foundation Cristosal (standing for and reason. Those thre e elements are of Spirituality and Black Church in "Christ El Salvador "). Foundation the key to how An glicans preach. Studies at Duke Divinity School. Cristosal, a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of Vermont, Through tho se lenses one sort s and sifts Mark McIntosh is Associate works in partn ership with the Angli qu estion s and concerns in th e life of Professorof Theologyat Loyola can Episcopal Church of El Salvador. th e church tod ay. 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We are focused on York, not the Diocese of Maine. deepening our spiritual understanding, development of youth ministries and strengthening our relationship with CLERGY OR LAY LEADERS , interested in seeing the our community . We are open to innovative ideas to world for FREE? England, Greece , Turkey, the Holy expand our parish family. Contact us for a copy of our Land, Ethiopia. and more' Contact Journeys Unlimited. profile: [email protected]. Send resume and COO pro Deaths E-mail [email protected] or call 800-486-8359 ext file to: Discernment Committee, Incarnation Holy 205, 206, or 208. The Rev. Canon WilliamBomar Etters, Sacrament Church, 3000 Garrett Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Jr., 65, retired priest of the Diocese of WORLDWIDE PILGRIMAGE MINISTRIES arranges Florida, died June 8 at his home in Jack MINISTER TO YOUTH: One of the nation's largest Epis group adult. youth and choir spiritual journeys to Israel. sonville, FL. copa l parishes, located on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Turkey, Greece, Italy, England, France, Spain, Scotland. Ire Born in Columbia, SC, Canon Etters grad Florida. seeks creative. energetic. organized Minister to land and South Africa. We also offer clergy and lay leaders uated from Wofford College and Virginia The Youth who has a personal faith in Jesus Christ and can artic the opportunity to travel on familiarization pilgrimages. Con ulate that faith with excitement and fervor in a way that tact Worldwide, a mission creation of FRESHMINISTRIES. ological Seminary. He had a long career with for more information. Phone: l-800-260-5104; E-mail: allows our youth to "know Christ and make Him known." . . .. Abbott Laboratories before pursuing ordina Christ Church in Pensacola, Florida, has over 2.500 mem tion. He was ordained deacon in 1988 and bers. We seek an experienced Minister to Youth to build assisted in congregations in the dioceses of upon existing youth ministry to teens (grades 6 through I 2) East Carolina and Virginia. Following ordina and their parents. Must have an ability to work with a large staff, recruit and oversee volunteers and manage personal The Monastic Congregation of St. Jude. American tion to the priesthood in 1995, he was assis Anglican Council affiliated. www.mcsj.org tant at St. Mark's Church, Jacksonville, time . Competitive salary, full benefits, vacation and contin uing education time. Interested candidates should send 1997-98,then deputy to the Bishop of Florida resume to Mrs. Pam Carr, Chair, Youth Minister Search DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO THE RELIGIOUS until his retirement. Canon Etters is survived Committee, Christ Church Parish, 18 West Wright Street, LIFE? Explore the possibility with The Order of Saint by his wife, Elizabeth; sons Robert and Peter, Pensacola, Florida 3250/. Joseph, a new community dedicated to a life of prayer and both of Wilmington, NC, and William, of Jack service - combining the contemplative and the active. For sonville Beach; and a grandson. more information visit our website at www.orderofsain tjoseph.org. or write: Saint Joseph House, 114 Live Oak Drive, Natchez, MS 39120. Ne:xtweek ... THEOLOGICAL BOOKS : Parish library looking for Fall Music Issue theological books. Will pay shipping and handling. Con tact Chase Ambler at [email protected]. 18 THE LIVING CHURCH· OCTOBER!?. 2004 CHURCH DIRECTORY AVERY, CA (Calaveras Big Trees) LAS VEGAS, NV CHARLESTON, SC ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Hwy. 4 CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION The Rev. 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Lewis , Mon-Fri MP 8, Eu 12:05, EP 5:30 (Thurs 6 "Sunday on Jr., the Rev. Grant R. Sherk, p-i-r, Mace Graham , erg-ch Thursday" Cho Eu). Sat MP & Eu 10. Church open 365 days Sun Eu 8, 10; Thur Eu/ Healing 10; Fri. Eu 12:10; H.D. 9:40 8-8 (Sun 8-9). For tours call 378-0265 . Cafe open for break TEXAS CITY, TX ST. GEORGE'S 510 13th Ave North (409) 945-2583 Mat. 10 Eu fast , lunch & dinner Sun- Fri. Book & Gift Shop open daily. The Rev. Mifflin H. Dove, Jr., r www.stgeorges-tc.org Sun H Eu 8 & 10:30 Wed H Eu 6:30 ST. THOMAS 5th Ave. & 53rd St. www .saintthomaschurch.org (212) 378-0200 The Rev'd Andrew C. Mead, r; John Scott, organist and dir.of HONOLULU, HI music; The Rev'd Charles F. Wallace , headm aster; The Rev 1d MILWAUKEE, WI ST. MARK 'S (808) 732-2333 ALL SAINTS ' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 Robert H. Stafford, pastor; The Rev'd Park McD . Bodie , pre 539 Kapahulu Ave . (#13 Bus end of line) 818 E. Juneau www.ascathedral.org centor. Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung); MWF 8 The Very Rev. 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Robert Giann ini, dean and r A-C, Ante-Commun ion; appt., appoint Sun Eu 8, 9 & 11; Christian Formation 1O ; Santa Misa 1 SAINT MARY'S Grove Park (All service times SEPT thru MAY) 337 Charlotte St. (828) 254-5836 ment; B, Benediction; C, Confessions; E-mail: [email protected] Cho, Choral; Ch S, Church School; c, Sun 8 (low). 11 (Sol), Mon thru Sat EP 5:15, Mass 5:30; Wed. NEW ORLEANS, LA Exposition 3:30, Rosary 4:45 Ev & B 1st Sundays 5:30 (Oct curate; d, deacon, d.r.e .. director of CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 June) religious education; EP, Evening Prayer; 2919 St. Charles Ave. Eu, Eucharist; Ev, Evensong; ex, On the street car line at the corner of 6th St. except; 1S. 1st Sunday; hol, holiday; www.cccnola.org PORTLAND, OR The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean ST. STEPHEN 'S (503) 223-6424 HC. Holy Communion: HD, Holy Days: Sun Eu 7:30 (1928), 9, 11. Christian Formation 10:10, Daily 1432 S.W. 13th Ave., 97201 HS, Healing Service: HU, Holy Unction: Eu: Mand F 12:15, Tu and Th 5:30, Wan d S 9:30 (W: HS). The Rev. Lawrence Falkowski, r Instr, Instruct ions; Int, Intercessions; Sun H Eu 7:45 & 10, Sun Sch. 10, Wed H Eu 12 ST. ANNA 'S LOH, Laying On of Hands; Lit. Litany; Serving the French Quarter since 1846. Mat. Matins; MP. Morning Prayer: P, 1313 Esplanade Ave. (504) 947-2121 SELINSGROVE, PA ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 374-8289 Penance: r, rector; r-em, rector emeri The Rev. WIiiiam H. Terry , r E-mail: wterry2217@aol .com Sun Mass 10:00. Weekdays as announced Sun Eucharist (said) 8, Solemn High Mass 10, Wed 6 Low tus; Ser, Sermon; Sol, Solemn; Sta. Sacrament of Penance by appt. Mass, Healing, Anointing. Stations; V. Vespers; v, vicar; YPF, WILLIAMSPORT, PA Young People's Fellowship. NC, air KANSAS CITY, MO CHRIST CHURCH PARISH (570) 322-8160 conditioned; H/A, handicapped acces OLD ST. 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