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YieldingOur Will ·1 J fl BEAi fE U>ES The Beatitudes FO R TODA Y for Today James C. Howell '.. .for this purpose I have come ... ' ( John 12:27) $14.95 (Canada $18.00) FifthSunday in Lent,April 2, 2006 ISBN: 0-664-22932-8 BCP:Jer. 31 :31-34, Psalm 51 or 51 :11-16, Heb. 5:(1-4)5-10, John 12:20-33 RCL:Jer. 31 :31-34, Psalm 51 :1-13 or 119:9-16, Heb. 5:5-10, John 12:20-33 "James Howell's lovely Our 40-day sojourn in penitence and affections , will not incline us new book The Beatitudes for draws us near to Holy Week and towards God's righteousness without Easter, through which we are to be divine inspiration. Jeremiah 's Today is both poetic and confronted with the very heart of the prophecy underscores this spiritual prophetic ... , a souffle of the mystery of our salvation . This seasonal reality. It is the Lord who says, "I will spirit and mind, for individu­ self-examination will have made us put my law within them, and I will als and groups-and indeed more conscious of those "things we write it upon their hearts ." Only by tor the human family, come ought not to have done" which we God's acting upon us in mercy and not a moment too soon." continually do, as well as our failures grace do we receive forgiveness and -Susan Marie Smith, Assistant to act in accord with our high calling yield our own wills to the divine will. Professor of Preaching and as God's people. Our worship on this This being so, it appears that we are Worship, Saint Paul School of Sunday challenges us to see that our called into humble vulnerability Theology , Kansas City, MO. reliance on the Lord, our dependence before the Father. Both the epistle and on the Savior, begins with the the gospel suggest that such humility disposition of our heart and will. and vulnerability can be seen in the Recognizing that only God "can self-offering of Jesus. According to the bring into order the unruly wills and Hebrew letter, Christ humbly relied on affections of sinners," we pray in the "him who was able to save him from Christianity 101 collect of the day for grace. In death" and "although he was a Son, he Tracing phrasing that is echoed in the assigned learned obedience through what he Basic Beliefs portion of Psalm 119, we pray that suffered." In the passage from St. James W. White grace will empower us to love and John, though his "soul was troubled," $14.95 desire the commandments and Jesus prayed openly not for fulfillment (Canada $18.00) ISBN: 0-664-22953-0 promises of God. This petition is of his own desire but "for this purpose consistent with that familiar plea from I have come to this hour. Father, "There is no doubt that the Psalm 51, "Create in me a clean heart, glorify thy name." Like our Savior and 0 God, and renew a right spirit within by his grace , we may come to rely church will be more faithful me." Righteousness begins within us upon and surrender to the purpose of and more effective when its as our hearts and souls awaken with our Father. Thus will we find our past is available in an intelli­ longing for the will of God. hearts, minds and souls cleansed from gible way. White's book is a But our longing, our desires, wills, sin and created anew. great gift to the current church as it seeks to under­ LookIt Up stand itself." Read Psalm 51 and Psalm 119:9-16. Consider what these psalms teach us about -Walter Brueggemann, our inward disposition concerning the will of God. professor emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary ThinkAbout It Christian faith affirms that Jesus "lived as one of us, yet without sin." What can the notion that "he learned obedience through what he suffered" teach us about our learning the ways of God?

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MARKED By Steve Ross. Church Publishing/Seabury Books. (www.seaburybooks.org). $20. Pp. 180. ISBN 1-59627-002-0 You don't usually think of the terms "comic book" and "Church Publish­ ing" in the same sentence. But maybe you should. Its first offering of the graphic novel genre, Steve Ross's Marked, is an excellent resource for youth min­ istries. It would make a great present from a per­ son who cared to bring the gospel to the life of a yow1g adult. For the uninitiated , a graphic novel is a fom1 of media much in demand by the Millennials . What a previous generat ion would dismiss as "comic books " have actua lly devel­ oped into a new genre of literature , greatly influenced by Japanese manga art forms. The pictures are highly styl­ ized, and the subjects are not just the adventures of a superhero , but con­ cern significant issues of life, death, and the meaning behind the compli­ cated world with which our young people must deal. Graphic novels are not for the squeai.nish. They are often noted for their sexual and violent content. The characters have nan1es that make par­ ents wince. This was the challenge for Church Publishing: To find a graphic Godcalls all to ministry... some to ordainedministry. novel that was not immediately dis­ However, not all can respond to the call to missed as what Grandma gives you so you won't read what you want. the priesthood because of the cost of seminary. Mark ed succeeds as just this kind of evangelical tool. It depicts the narra­ Burdened by college debt and a price tag of $50,000to $100,000o r more tive of the Gospel of Mark faithfully for seminary, faithful people with the potential to develop into committed, and in gripping forn1. The Holy Land is dynamic priests cannot say "yes" to God's call. Others successfully complete occupied terr itory, its people sub­ a Master of Divinity degree, but the load of educational debt limits where they jected to tota litar ian control , can serve and lessenstheir effectiveness in ministry. complete with automated commun­ ion-dispensing machines. John the Support the education and training of future Episcopal clergy. Baptizer eats out of dumpsters . Mai.y Magdalene is attracted to Jesus' table fellowship by the aroma of his lasagna ::< ■ FUN DIN G FUTURE 924 FarmingtonAvenue dinner wafting through the window as Suite 100 she turns a trick. ,, LEADERS West Hartford, CT06107 Marked is faithfully serious, but it is A National Endowmentfor EpiscopalSeminarians 860.233.1732 also poignantly (and sometimes laugh-

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who loves to sing? (Continued from previous page) out-loud) funny, and filled with visual Each year, the acclaimed Saint Thomas puns. Elvis manages the queue at Choir School seeks exceptional boys to Jesus' healing appearances. The rich form the entering fourth grade class at the young man is weighed down by a only church-affiliated boarding choir backpack on wheels filled with school in the United States. A traditional designer suits, a bikini-clad girl, and a curriculum, grades four through eight, is tray of Cosmopolitans. Jesus is con­ taught by a dedicated faculty who demned to death by a reality TV show audience calling in their votes at $2.50 understand their roles as educators and per call. On the cross, he wears what mentors. The boys sing five services a looks like a paper crown from Burger week, a concert series, and King. No one in the novel looks like tour domestically and abroad. the stereotypical "gentle Jesus meek Tuition is modest and and mild." No one except Barabbas. scholarships are available. Mark was never a comfortable gospel to read. Its earliest readers were so dismayed by its seemingly hopeless ending that that they tacked Saint Thomas on a happier version (v. 16:9-20). Marked will not be a comfortable book for churched adults to read, Choir School either. But Marked does not sell out 202 West 58th Street, New York, NY 10019. For more information the gospel for entertainment pur­ call Ruth Cobb (212) 247-3311 or send e-mail to rcobb«•'choirschool.org. poses. The demanding message of Mark comes through loud and clear: Jesus is truly Emmanuel, God-with-us, turning the world as we know it upside down. Recharg~your One of my 16-year-old agnostics swallowed it in one gulp, volunteering battenes. the comment, "If you know your Bible, it's a lot funnier." Bingo. (The Rev.) Lori Mills-Curran Natick, Mass.

TheTeacher's Way Teachingand the ContemplativeLife By Maria Lichtmann. Paulist Press. $12.95. ISBN 0-8091-4303-8. When teachers must justify every­ thing they do in the classroom appli­ cable to standardized tests, when budgets for the arts and time for field trips must give way to "content," and when admissions personnel insist we consider college students (and their An effective way to counter that run down feeling. parents) "customers," the notion of teaching and the contemplative life is liable to generate a snort, a sigh, or a t Consider the Doctor of Ministry Program sense of nostalgia for a world that .. at Virginia Theological Seminary. A never was. But for those of us for ~ whom teaching is indeed a vocation, VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Internet www.vts.edu/education/events Maria Lichtmann's The Teacher's Way: Center for Lifetime Theological Education Telephone 703-461 -1753 IOI3737 Seminary Road,Alexandria,VA 22304 email [email protected] Teaching and the Contemplative Life

6 THE LIVI NG CHURCH · APRIL 2. 2006 offers both affirmation and some con­ crete strategies for integrating each text of the scriptures is fascinat ing. crete strateg ies. Lichtmann is a the- step into the classroom. But the history of the text of the ologian and a teacher; she We teachers may or may not be able Bible is also of supre me consequence, has exper ienced first­ to transfo rm teaching thro ugh con­ and in this fourth edition of Metzger's hand the frustrations of templation, but Llchtmann's book can classic study, stude nts teaching and she reminds perhaps help us to help our students and others have their us of the early Church negotiate their educational p1iorities most reliable guide. This disciplines from which with a consc iousness that derives has been the best book 1, .. .-#.1'11""J1~ l ,u,.,,r/.,i,w/,1, our pro fess ion (in both from contemplative engagement. in the field since it was senses) derives. Maria M. Scott first pub lished more The method she pro ­ Ashland, Va. than 40 years ago, and poses is lectio divina, which she Metzger and Ehr man draws from the models of Benedict of have brought it fully up Nursia's "Rule," Guigo the Carthu­ TheText of theNew Testament to date . Textual criticism has changed sian's "Ladder of Monks" and St. Its Transmission, Corruption, and dramatically in the last half century, Thomas Aquinas' scholasticism. This Restoration.Fourth Edition. not least because of computers. model breaks down into five compo­ By Bruce M. Metzger and Bart D. Ehrman. The great critic A. E. Housman once nents : Lectio, or Attention; Meditatio, Oxford. Pp. 366. $34 .95. ISBN 0-19-516122-X . said that textual criticism is the sci­ or Reflection; Oratio, or Receptivity; Archbishop Michael Ramsey , in ence of detecting error in the text, and and the two-part Contemplatio, or spea king abo ut the prob lems of fun­ the art of removing it. It may seem Transfor mation and Activity. Licht­ damentalis m, used to ask , "And how strange to some that the text of the mann deliberate ly, I am glad to say, do fundamentalists exp lain that ew Testan1ent would prese nt such articulates that these steps are not some vers ions of the Bible fell from problems, but that makes this book all hierarc hical, but circular. At the end of heaven with the Apocrypha, and the more in1portant. Not just a book each section, she offers specific, con- some without it?" The history of the (Conti nued on next page)

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8 THE LIVING CHURCH· APRI L 2. 2006 Michael Battle , Tom Long, Anthony Robinson Marian Wright Edelman, Brad Braxton, Herbert O'Driscoll, Joanna Adams Cathedral College Programs May 8-12, 2006 FULL June26-30, 2006 November6-10, 2006 waitinglist available Shannon Daley-Harris& Children's Herbert O'Driscoll Thomas G. Long DefenseFund staff members The Art of the Homily Creative Biblical Preaching: Advocating for Children From Encounter to Delivery from the Pulpit November10-11, 2006 The conference will conclude in worship Fridayat 3:30 pmthrough May 28-June9, 2006 with Marian WrightEdelman preaching Saturdayat 3:45 p.m. Herbert O'Driscoll and Sherry Davis Molock and Marcus Losack September17-29, 2006 Jim Clemons The Flight of the Dove: Herbert O'Driscoll and A Workshopfor Preaching on A Pilgrimage to Iona Marcus Losack Suicide: Why and How The Leap of the Deer: June3 - 8, 2006 A Pilgrimage to Ireland December3-6, 2006 Douglass M. Bailey,Joanna Frank Griswold Adams, FrankThomas October9-12, 2006 An Advent Retreat for Clergy Joel Hill & Robert lhloff The Cityof God for American January15-19, 2007 Cities:Reinventing the Urban Making a Prophetic Witness Michael Battle Church & Being Heard: A Conference Co-sponsoredby the Center for Urban for Deacons Entrusting the Message of Ministry Inc. at Wake Forest University Reconciliation Divinity School October16-20, 2006 Generousscholarship assistance Peter Civetta January29-February 2, 2007 is available Proclaim the Word with Anthony B. Robinson Boldness: A Performative Preaching Acts June12-16, 2006 Approach to Preaching Katherine Grieb and February5-9, 2007 Gillian Drake and William Hague David Schlafer October23-25, 2006 Embodyingthe Spoken WordII Matters of Life and Death: Mondayat 10:00a.m. - Preaching Atonement and Wednesdaylunch February12-16, 2007 Incarnation from Hebrews Brad Braxton Estherde Waal and John PreachingPaul: An AncientApostle The Recoveryof the Religious and the ContemporaryPulpit June19-23, 2006 Imagination Dan Moseley November1-5, 2006 February19-23, 2007 Preaching: The Art of Facilitating A Pilgrimage to the Pulpits of William Barnwell,Barney Hawkins Healing Relationships Philips Brooks: Philadelphia, & Sam Lloyd New Haven and Boston PreachingShort Fiction All conferences welcome registrations by laity as well as clergy. For more information or to register, contact College Registrar Joan Roberts at 202-537-6381 or [email protected], or register online at www.cathedralcollege.org. 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APRIL 2. 2006 · THE LIVING CHUR CH 11 r-JWYCLIFFE SHARPS, FLATS BCOLLEGE & NATURALS Educating Tomorrow's Church Leaders Today (Continued from previous page) pursue seminary train­ Wycliffe is the largest Anglican ing as a basis for the Seminary in Canada. organ, in childhood. We prize our Evangelical heritage with its ministry. "You need to strong emphasis on biblical faith, exacting Before a child turns to the know all the Prayer scholarship, and the centrality of Jesus organ, he or she must have Books, what goes with Christ.· We rejoice in our Anglican traditions "good piano chops," said one. the rubrics, how to con­ expressed in daily worship, spiritual forma­ "The organ doesn't teach tion, and pastoral care. • We value our tinue the traditions," Ecumenical and International character with technique; the piano does, one said. 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LambethWon't Revisit BishopSauls of Lexington HomosexualityDebate, ArchbishopSays JoinsList of P.B.Nominees The 2008 Lambeth Conference After consultation with colleagues Episcopal Media will not revisit the topic of homo­ in the House of Bishops and clergy Center. A lawyer sexuality, focusing instead on edu­ from the Diocese of Lexington, prior to entering cation, Archbishop of Canterbury Bishop Stacy F. Sauls has agreed to the ordained min­ Rowan Williams wrote in a Lenten allow his name to be nominated by istry, Bishop Sauls letter to the primates. petition as a candidate for Presiding received his M. Div. "We cannot properly or usefully Bishop . from the General re-open the discussion as if Resolu­ The House of Bishops will choose Theological Semi- tion 1.10 of Lambeth 1998 [rejecting a successor to the Most Rev. Frank Bishop Sauls nary in New York homosexual practice as incompati­ Griswold on June 18 during the 75th City in 1988. The ble with scripture] did not continue General Convention. Diocese of Lexington contains 8,800 to represent the general mind of the Bishop Sauls, 50, was consecrated baptized members and 40 parishes. Communion ," Archbishop Williams on Sept. 30, 2000. At the time of his Bishop Sauls is the first candidate to wrote on March 8, affirming state­ election, Bishop Sauls was rector of be nominated by petition. The Joint ments he had made in Brazil and in St. Bartholomew's, Atlanta, Ga. His Nominating Committee for the Elec­ the Sudan during the preceding service to the wider Church includes tion of the Presiding Bishop previ­ weeks . membership on the Executive Coun­ ously announced a slate of four Support for Lambeth Resolution cil, the Standing Commission on nominees: J. Neil Alexander, Bishop of 1.10 was "very much the majority Constitution and Canons and the Atlanta; Edwin F. Gulick, Jr., Bishop of view" within the Communion, Budgetary Funding Task Force . He is Kentucky; Katharine Jefferts Schori, Archbishop Williams said, noting also a member of the board for For­ Bishop of Nevada; and Henry N. Pars­ "the American determination to go ward Movement Publications and the ley, Jr., Bishop of Alabama. it alone is worrying" for the unity of the Church. Speaking to British television interviewer David Frost on March 5 DeanWerner Urges Election Reform while on a visit to the Sudan, Arch­ bishop Williams expressed concern The Episcopal Church spends too Bishop, rather than having it ratify or that the divisions over homosexual­ much money searching for and reject the House of Bishops' choice. ity within the Communion in installing its Presiding Bishop, accord­ Dean Werner recalled that the House of response to the actions of the 74th ing to the president of the House of Deputies discussed such a role in 1973, General Convention could lead to a Deputies , who said he will urge the when it did not give immediate "rupture" that would take "decades House of Bishops to change the approval to the election of the Most to restore." process. Rev. John M. Allin. The format of the July 2008 gath­ Expenses for the Joint Nominating Dean Werner told THELrvrNG CHURCH ering of bishops was currently Committee for the Election of the Pre­ that his concerns also apply to diocesan under review, Archbishop Williams siding Bishop exceeded $200,000 this elections and to parishes' protracted said, but he envisioned changing triennium, "and that is not a good use of searches for rectors. the traditional four sections of the our resources," the Very Rev. George "The system that David Richards conference to include a "a bigger Werner told members of Executive brought in is a disaster," he said, refer­ number of more focused groups , Council on March 6. ring to the first bishop to lead what is some of which may bring bishops Dean Werner proposed that when the now the Office of Pastoral Develop­ and spouses together." Episcopal Church next searches for a ment. Lambeth 2008 "will offer a Presiding Bishop in 2015, it should abol­ At the parish level, having an interim unique opportunity for us to think ish the nominating committee's screen­ period of 12 to 18 months sometimes together as bishops abou t what we ing duties and allow open nominations. creates more division and helps "lay need to equip us for building up He also proposed that, like the Angli­ popes" seize control, Dean Werner said. the Body of Christ, for really effec­ can Church of Canada, the Episcopal "The interim should be long enough to tive , truthful and prayerful mis­ Church begin including the House of paint the rectory," he said. sion," he said . Deputies in electing the Presiding Douglas LeBlanc

14 THE LIV IN G CHU RCH · Al'RIL 2. 2006 BishopPettit Dies Served in New Jersey and Albany The Rt. Rev. Vincent King Pettit, who chaired the Standing Liturgical Commis­ sion during the years of work that resulted in the 1979 revision of the Book of Common Prayer, died March 10 of cancer. He was 81. A native of New Jer­ sey, Bishop Pettit enlisted in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. after graduation from Bishop Pettit Toms River High The Rev. George Silides, rector of Holy Trinity School in 1942. He Church, Juneau, Alaska, leads services in the served with the Marines in World War II in parish hall of the Roman Catholic cathedral in the Pacific arena . A strong believer in the Juneau just hours after the historic Episcopal importance of education , Bishop Pettit church was destroyed by an early morning blaze. graduated from Rutgers University in HoJy Trinily Chur ch photos 1950 and from Philadelphia Divinity School in 1958. He also received master's degrees from Temple University and New York Theological Seminary. Ordained priest in 1958, Bishop Pettit Fire DestroysAlaskan Church served in both rural and suburban An early morning fire completely viewed by The Jun eau Empir e. churches throughout the Diocese of New consumed Holy Trinity, Juneau , Holy Trinity served as the cathe­ Jersey. He was vicar at All Saints', Alaska, March 12. Nothing was sal­ dral of the Missionary District of Wenonah, and St. Barnabas', Mantua. He vaged from the building, which was Alaska for many years, but was later served as rector of St. George's, constructed in 1896. Built entirely declared a parish church by the Rt. Pennsville; St. Mary's, Keysport; Trinity of wood, the building burned rap­ Rev. William J. Gordon , Jr., who Church, Cranford; and Christ Church in idly and its location near the center was Bishop of Alaska when it Toms River. Bishop Pettit's father, the Rev. of town where many other build­ becam e a diocese in 1971. John Mervin, previously served as rector ings are old and built of wood Along with the loss of the build­ of Christ Church and his daughter, the meant the fire department had to ing and parish records, Holy Trinity Rev. Joan M.P.Anders, is now the rector. concentrate on preventing the fire is also scrambling to maintain the He served as Bishop suffragan of New from spreading. many community service programs Jersey from January 1984 to September The origin and cause of the fire it offers , Fr. Silides told the 1990. His service included visitations , has not yet been determined but Emp i r e. Some 18 local groups met young adult initiatives and ministry one possibility under investigation weekly at Holy Trinity, which also development. Following his retirement is that it started in a building used its kitchen to provide meals from the diocese, he served as the located directly behind the church for eight families through the local interim dean of the Cathedral of All where a boat was stored. Head Start program. The parish Saints in Albany, N.Y., and then as an Holy Trinity carried insurance, has established a fund to help assisting Bishop of Albany for five years. but it is unlikely that the settlement cover costs beyond the insurance He eventually returned to his home state will cover all of the cost of con­ settlement that will be needed to and served the Diocese of New Jersey for structing and completely furnish­ rebuild and furnish a new church . another 10 years. ing a new building. The parish Sunday services were held after Bishop Pettit is survived by his wife, leadership is also unable for now the clergy from the nearby Roman Virginia; two daughters , the Rev. Joan to consult the insurance policy Catholi c Cathedral of the Nativity M.P. Anders of Toms River, N.J., and Ann because it, along with other paper­ of the Blessed Virgin Mary imme­ Pettit Nicolai of Geneva, N.Y.; and nine work, was destroyed in the fire, diately offered the use of their grandchildren. His son, Vincent, prede­ according to the Rev. George parish hall to the congregation of ceased him. Silides, rector, who was inter- Holy Trinity.

APRIL 2. 2006 · TH E LIV ING CHURCH 15 Cathedralto WelcomeParoled Priest for Easter The Rev. James Tramel, convicted States Air Force Academy, Fr. Tramel gation in the prison of murder as a teenager and ordained and some other students sought one that began with a priest while serving his sentence, night to confront gang members in a inmates reciting has been released from prison and is Santa Barbara park. When they did not prayers from the scheduled to celebrate his first Easter find any gang members, one of the stu­ Book of Common as a priest at Grace Cathedral in San dents stabbed a homeless man to Prayer. Eventually Francisco. death. While he did not wield the knife the congregation Last year, Fr. Tramel had been that killed Michael Stephenson, Fr. grew and chaplains scheduled to be released from Solano Tramel was found guilty of second­ began visiting to State Prison in time to serve as a dea­ degree murder as a co-conspirator and conduct full com- Fr. Tramel con at the Easter Vigil at Grace Cathe­ sentenced to a 15-year-to-life prison munion services. dral, but California Gov. Arnold term. In 1987 he became San Quentin After earning a college degree in Schwarzenegger reversed the parole prison's youngest inmate. prison in 1996, Fr. Tramel enrolled in board's decision on Good Friday. This During his incarceration, Fr. the Church Divinity School of the year the board again recommended Tramel, now 38, said he underwent a Pacific in 1998 with the support of the Fr. Tramel for parole and on March 9, religious conversion while caring for prison chaplain and the backing of the a spokesperson said the governor sick inmates in a prison hospice. He Bishop of California, the Rt. Rev. would not review the decision. Fr. acknowledged his guilt and said he William Swing. Fr. Tramel earned a Tramel was released March 12. was ashamed that he did not try to Master of Theological Studies degree As a 17-year-old student, holding a help Mr. Stephenson or get help for in May 2003. nomination to attend the United him. He started an Episcopal congre- Bishop Swing ordained Fr. Tramel to the priesthood in June 2005. He is the only prison inmate to enroll in an Episcopal seminary while incarcer­ Report:Pennsylvania Reconciliation Unlikely ated, and the first to be ordained while still a prisoner. A report prepared by the Presiding to address the issues that have been Last Easter Bishop Swing strongly Bishop's Office for Pastoral Develop­ raised and/or to work on terms of sep­ criticized the governor's decision to ment finds little likelihood that media­ aration through formal mediation, then deny parole [TLC, April I 7, 2005]. tion will resolve the dispute that has the Presiding Bishop's office will assist After the decision this year, Bishop led the diocesan standing committee as long as the ground rules are defined Swing thanked the governor and to call for the Rt. Rev. Charles E. Ben­ by outside persons to insure that nei­ acknowledged that any inmate's nison, Jr., to step down as Bishop of ther party tries to control the process." parole is a leap of faith. Pennsylvania. After a number of meetings with "I realize that the test is what's The Rt. Rev. F. Clayton Matthews, members of the diocese, the standing going to happen when he's out," executive director of the Office of Pas­ committee and deans, Bishop Bishop Swing said. "That's where toral Development, and Ms. Woodriff Matthews and Ms. Sprinkel said that folks have to trust somebody and I Sprinkel reported March 7 that "given they had informed Bishop Bennison thank them for trusting James and me the depth of divisions that have been they "could not recommend any long­ and the Episcopal Church ." created over many years, the repeated tern1 process for reconciliation. We "I feel humbled," Fr. Tramel told the leadership style preference of the also told him that if he persisted in this Los Angeles Times from prison upon bishop, and the unanimous opinion pattern of behavior, the issues before learning the news . "I feel the weight of that the bishop is incapable of entering him and the diocese would deteriorate my responsibility to justify the faith into any process without being in con­ into an ugly and unfortunate battle in that people have put in me." trol of it; we cannot recommend any which he would ultimately have to Fr. Tramel will take up the post of process of conciliation or any 'rigor­ leave." assistant at the Church of the Good ous long-term process for addressing In a March 13 letter, the standing Shepherd, Berkeley, and will marry problems'." committee said that they would "fol­ his fiancee, the Rev. Stephanie Bishop Matthews and Ms. Sprinkel low the advice given to us by Bishop Green. The couple developed a rela­ recommended that "if the standing Matthews in the report" and would not tionship during her trips to the committee and the bishop still insist "embark on a strenuous and lengthy prison, where she helped Fr. Tramel that some process be devised for them reconciliation process." pursue his seminary degree.

16 THE LIVIN G CIIUR CII · APRIL 1. 200(, SouthernCone Primate Says'Don't Lose Hope' in Dioceseof Springfield The Primate of the Southern Cone, Archbishop Gregory Ven­ ables, urged members of the Dio­ cese of Springfield not to give up hope for the renewal of the Epis­ copal Church. Archbishop Ven­ ables' ten-day pas­ toral visit also included a Feb. 25 conference spon­ sored by the Diocesan Prayer Fellowship. Archbishop Husenl hal/ACNSp hoto Venables At the close of Representatives of the dioceses of Chicago and Virginia at the dedication of the cathedral in the Sudan. the clergy retreat , approximately 25 clergy and lay leaders of the Springfield chapter SudaneseCathedral Consecrated of the American Anglican Council joined Archbishop Venables at the Diocese of Virginia was major contributor King's House Retreat Center in Episcopalians from the dioceses of Virginia, who financed the building of Belleville for a Feb. 22 briefing on Chicago and Virginia joined Archbishop the cathedral" and a "a celebration of the st.ate of the Communion. of Canterbury Rowan Williams and the the joining of the Episcopal Church of The Rev. Donald Perschall, Jr., Most Rev. Joseph Marona Feb. 28 for the Sudan, a conservative church in rector of Trinity Church, Mount consecration of the first new cathedral in Africa, with the Episcopal Church of Vernon, m.,told THELMNG CHURCH the Episcopal Church of the Sudan since the United States, a fairly progressiv e the heart of the primate 's message the end of its 21-year civil war last year. church" in the West, Ms. Stanley wrote. was that Episcopalians in the St. Matthew 's Cathedral in Renk is Joining Bishop Gray, the chief United St.ates should hold fast to located near the bord er between the fundraiser for the project, from the the faith and for traditionalists "to Islamic North and the Christian South. Diocese of Virginia were the Rev. hold together and continue in a Construction of the cathedral was prima­ Pierce Klemmt, Russ Randle and united front. rily funded by contributions from the Dio­ Nancy Knapp, of Christ Church, "He made it very clear that the cese of Virginia. The Rt. Rev. Francis C. Alexandria ; the Rev. Anne West of St. view of the primates is if the Epis­ Gray, who recently retired as an assistant Paul's Church, Alexandria; and the copal Church continues to walk Bishop of Virginia, led the nine-member Rev. Andr ew Merrow of St. Mary's apart from the Communion, that delegation from the Episcopal Church. Church , Arlington. will be its choice," Fr. Perschall St. Matthew's Cathedral was completed The newly constructed chapel of the said. However, the rest of the Com­ in 10 months at a cost of $175,000. The Renk Bible College was named in munion "will not walk with us." Rev. Lauren Stanley, an appointed mis­ honor of St. Michael's Church, in Bar­ Archbishop Venables urged the sionary of the Episcopal Church serving rington, Ill., which raised $50,000 to diocese not to surrender to the in the diocese of Renk, wrote for the rebuild the college after the Islamic spirit of the age, saying, "You can­ Knight-Riddertrribune news service that government appropriated and demol­ not dismantle scripture and then St. Matthew's is a symbol of the Sudanese ished the old campus in order to build on Sunday proclaim it is the 'Word people's "faith in Jesus Christ, and on a road. The Rev. Alvin C. Johnson, Jr., of the Lord'." The coalition of God's blessings bestowed upon those rector of the Barrington church, and Anglican Communion primates who have endured so much with so little parishioners Jackie Kraus and Laurie from the Global South were well for so long. Michaels, represented tl1e Diocese of aware of the situation in the Epis­ "It was a celebration centered on the Chicago at the consecration services. copal Church and would not aban­ joining of the people of the Diocese of Archbishop Marona nan1ed seven of don their supporters, he said. Renk" with "the people of the Diocese of the Americans as honorary canons.

APRIL 2. 200<, · THE LIVING C H URC H 17 Faculty and staff at Episcopal Divinity School include (left) Richard McCall, ine Stiles, pastoral guidance and counseling service coord inator; and Kevin provost of St. John 's Memorial Chapel and EDS faculty member; Elisa Montagna , dean of spiritual and vocational formation . Lucozzi, assistant to the dean of spiritual and vocational formation ; Kather- EpiscopaJ Divinity School pho to Flexible and Focused Seminary Programs Emphasize Mission Applications By Michael O'Loughlin to make CDSP's faculty a resource "We already have flexible study "for dioceses , provincial program net­ D.Min. and certificate programs , and The vision that Episcopal seminaries works, and congregations to provide we are working at ways to provide share with the men and women they are support for the Church's mission and thes e options to masters-level stu­ training to lead the Church is center ed ministry, " according to Janice Parkin, dents," she said . "We have gotten a lot in Christ , focused on mission, and CDSP's donor relations and communi­ of feedback about the need to look at strength ened by prayer. And thanks to cations officer. flexible study options from prospec­ innovative partnerships and crea tive "CALL online cours es include tive students who are concerned use of technology, seminari es are able weekly readings , commentary by the about educational debt, and/or whose to offer programs that are accessible to instructor, and online dis cussion family situation does not allow them more students than ever before. among the participants and instruc­ to move away from their home base. "EDS is focusing on making all our tor," Ms. Parkin explained . "Students EDS is now looking at ways to provide academic programs and spiritual for­ participate in the class at their con­ educational resources and ministerial mation as flexible as possible for the venience by going online day or night. formation to a growing number of future ," said the Rev. Sheryl Kujawa­ This year, CALLinitiated the first of its pot ential students with these issues ." Holbrook , academic dean at Episco­ hybrid classe s, combining online ses­ Dr. Kltjawa-Holbrooksaid EDS has con­ pal Divinity School. "Using educa­ sions with face-to-face class es." tacts in dioceses working closely with the tional technology , including online The goal of the center , Ms. Parkin semiruuy on designing these options, "so courses , video-confer encing and satel ­ said , is to "offer programs that address that theologicaleducation at EDS responds lite programs , we hope to open up the the issues most critical to the min­ to the needs oflocal communities." richness of the EDS experi ence for a istries of ordain ed and lay persons, Students participating in Seabury­ growing audience." and which support the faith formation Western Theological Seminary 's mas­ The internet has enabl ed the Center of all seekers in the Christian Church." ter of divinity program encounter for Anglican Learning and Leadership Helping prospe ctive stud ents over­ local community needs and responses (CALL), launched by the Church come barriers of time, distance, and cost when they participate in the "Gospel Divinity School of the Pacific in 1995, is a priority, Dr. Kujawa-Holbrook said. Mission" cours e. The simply stated conviction "God's mission forms the according to the "To be authentic, theological education needs Church's mission" is central to stu­ Rev. Canon Bar­ dents' exploration of the Church's role bara Price , coor­ to come out of a community of prayer ... " in contemporary society. dinator of field - The Rev. Canon Barbara P1ice, Bexley Hall Seminary "For the first two quarters of their education . M.Div. studies, students work with "Theological education can no longer designed for students whose first lan­ faculty to understand the character of only be the academic study of religion," guage is Spanish, but also seeks to the missio dei and how the church she said. "To be authentic, theological nurture increased familiarity with may be engaged in carrying it out," education needs to come out of a com­ English to give graduates the opportu­ explained Ellen Wondra, Seabury's munity of prayer, which is why we have nity to minister in a wide array of set­ professor of theology and ethics . "All placed the Anglican Formation Pro­ tings. Participants meet for classes on members of the faculty teach over the gram at the heart of our curriculum." weekday evenings and on Saturday, course of each term." The Anglican Formation Program when the Eucharist is also celebrated. First-term student teams visit three includes a weekly formation block at Directed by the Rev. Canon Juan M. C. different non-Episcopal churches in both the Rochester, N.Y., and Colum­ Oliver, the program is supported the Chicago area, each of which has bus, Ohio, campuses, and retreats dur­ through partnerships with the dioce­ discerned a call to a particular aspect ing each semester. Bexley Hall faculty ses of New York, Long Island, and of God's work and students are Connecticut as well the New Jersey "Students analyze expected to fully Synod of the ELGA the social settings of participate in the First-year divinity students at the these congrega­ program and com­ Episcopal Theological Seminary of the tions, take part in mit to a personal Southwest (ETSS) spent their recent the churches' serv­ rule of life. three-week January Term along the ices , and become "Students and border with Mexico, in Hispanic con­ familiar with how faculty members gregations throughout the Southwest they carry out mis­ draw strength and and in the classroom . sion," Dr. Wondra support through The Hispanic immersion experience said. "In presenting meeting weekly for included four days focused on the their experiences to a communal meal, ministries of El Buen Pastor in Piedra the rest of the class, -=-- .i,,,,._,,t1;,,~,..: spending a signifi­ Negras, Mexico. they draw attention Linda Amerault (right) of the Episcopal Theo­ logical Seminary of the Southwest visits with cant time in prayer "I realized we were not there to do to particular prac­ children on the school's January Term trip to together, and read­ mission work," said Elizabeth Lofgren, tices and disposi­ Piedra Negras, Mexico . ing from the spiri- a seminarian from the Diocese of tions that help each tual classics," Texas. "We were there to see the mis­ church preach the gospel effectively." Canon Price said. "They also partici­ sion work already being done by the The following quarter, discussion pate in group discussions, and in the people of Piedras Negras for the peo­ and study focuses on the Church as a Daily Offices and Eucharist. Through ple of Piedras Negras." culture that is "in but not of" contempo­ the formation program, a community Later in January , the 25 seminarians rary society, Dr. Wondra said. Students of prayer and discernment is formed." teamed up to spend an extended and faculty focus on particular cultural weekend with families of Hispanic markers - gender, race, class, and sex­ Beyond Borders Episcopal parishes and missions ual orientation - and how diversity is Seminary leadership formation is throughout Texas and Oklahoma. played out in the Church's mission. Dur­ frequently equipping students for min­ The January Tem1 experience is "a ing this term, student teams visit three istry that goes beyond familiar lan­ way to think about the church in mis­ Episcopal Churches, each with a dis­ guage and cultural boundaries. sion among people from different cul­ tinctive mission. CDSP's CALL program, for example, tural and ethnic backgrounds," said " 'Gospel Mission' challenges - and offers courses that spotlight non-Eng­ the Rev. Canon Jaime Case, who at times unsettles - everyone who lish-speaking traditions such as those taught the course "Immersion in a participates in it," she said. "The of Asian-Americans and Native Ameri­ Cross-Cultural Context." The experi­ course invites students and faculty to a cans, in addition to a three-year Acad­ ence was designed to dovetail with the deepened sense of vocation and min­ emia Teol6gica Latina, which offers seminarians' spring semester course istry as coming from God through the theology Anglicanism for Spanish­ "Missiology in a Cross-Cultural Con­ self to the Church and through the speaking Episcopalians. text ." Canon Case, who serves as exec­ Church to the world which God loves." The Programa Hispano/Latino de utive director of Province VII's Center At Bexley Hall Seminary, vocation Teologia y Pastoral at the General for Hispanic Ministries, said students and ministry are rooted in individual Theological Seminary is addressing focused on the history , culture and and community prayer. Helping stu­ the need for Hispanic/Latino clergy in contemporary realities of Hispanics dents develop an intentional spiritual the Episcopal Church. Bruce Parker, "to gain skills in intercultural dialogue practice helps them see the connec­ GTS director of communications, said and ministry that they can transpose to tion between theology and ministry, the master of divinity program is other cultural settings." D Changing Culture at Saint Paul's College An Episcopal college undertakes academic renewal

By John K. Waddell, John P. May analyses revealed that Saint Paul's the board of trustees, the arduous and R. W. Denton College was full of untapped poten­ task of recreating the institution 's tial and staffed by professionals pos­ organizational culture began . Saint Paul's College is a private, sessing great talent but in need of Changing the culture of a college historically black college that is affili­ improvement in various academic is a difficult and multifaceted propo­ ated with the Episcopal Church . and functional areas. sition. The key is to find the one Located in historically rich but eco­ One deep -seated trait manifested principal thread that can unravel the nomically challenged Southside Vir­ itself in the college's institutional organization 's unwanted aspects and ginia, the college has been a mainstay culture and was present in each area be re-woven to produce a high per­ for providing educationa l opportuni­ identified for improvement. That fonning organization. At Saint Paul's ties and services to individuals who, trait was a fatalistic resignation that College, the decision that had the for many reasons , have experienced Saint Paul's College was somehow greatest impact on re-energizing limited access to higher education . less than a college . The result was institutional culture was to embrace In 2001 Saint Paul's College diminished academic vitality . There open enro llment rather than apolo­ received its ten-year reaffirmation of were stagnant programs of study, gize for it. accreditation from the Southern dated courses, and unobtainable Open enrollment is an approach Association of Colleges and Schools. degrees. that admits qualified students who Reaffim1ation is an inlportant cre­ Rather than attack the symptoms are at various levels of academic dential that is grounded in self one by one, the college's management readiness. Academic rigor and open examination and external assess ­ team decided to focus on and correct enrollme nt can thrive together ; they ment. The internal and external the root cause. With the blessings of are not mutually exclusive. The col-

20 THE I IVING CHU RCH · APRIL 2. 2006 lege's philosophy is that the best col­ After intensive research and delib­ legiate climate occurs when stu­ eration, a new program was dents at all levels of readiness are approved in 2003. The Accelerated present on campus. In this climate Degree Completion Program imple­ positive role models are present, mented that year is composed of leadership skills are perfected, and business courses from the tradi­ academic accomplishments flourish. tional on-campus business program. Open enrollment gives institutions The mechanism for awarding credit such as Saint Paul's College a unique for significant, documented, and mission: educate and provide services measurable experiences was to people who would otherwise have redesigned to ensure campus-wide no opportunity to better their lives. faculty assessment. The introduction These colleges and universities are of this program was the springboard obligated to help ensure student suc­ for the college's institution-wide cur­ cess by providing meaningful devel­ ricular reform. opmental programs and excellent The faculty also focused on general undergraduate instruction. It is a education courses, which had lacked daunting challenge to accept some coherent focus and were confusing. A Open enrollment gives students who for many reasons have task force of selected faculty mem­ institutions such as not yet performed to their potential bers from every academic department St. Paul's College a and provide them with a quality edu­ examined and suggested needed cation, but Saint Paul's College deter­ improvements in the core curriculum. unique mission: mined that open enrollment would be Based on the work of the task force educate and provide a positive cornerstone of a new cul­ and others, the college's new general services to people who ture of excellence, made possible education core curriculum was imple­ otherwise have no through academic rigor and through mented in fall 2005. comprehensive curricular reform. At the same time a committee of opportunity to better The process began by re-engineer­ faculty was asked to assess each their lives. ing the college's primary outreach course's curricular viability and to program, the Organizational Man­ develop appropriate competencies agement Program (OMP). This was a for each offering. The result was the time-concentrated program that pro­ elimination of dozens of outdated vided an upper division baccalaure­ courses, the adoption of many cur­ ate degree completion track for rent courses, and the development adult students who had previous of new offerings. The degree models academic credits from accredited for all of Saint Paul's College majors, institutions. OMP was well intended implemented last fall, now provide and possessed some positive aca­ choice among major courses, a demic merit, but the courses bore required cognate, and free electives. little, if any, resemblance to the tra­ Focusing institutional culture ditional academic curriculum. In through curriculum reform is not a fact, the courses were developed final product; it is a constant without Saint Paul's College faculty process. Saint Paul's College has input and the entire program oper­ been busy and productive during the ated outside the academic structure past three years, and this intense of the institution. effort will continue. The institution's First, the program was moved to combined efforts are designed to the oversight of the Department of make Saint Paul's College a "shining Business Administration, and all light on the hill," not just in histori­ academic-related decisions and cally black colleges and universities issues received the direct attention circles, but in all of American higher and involvement of the department education. 0 chair, the business faculty, and the provost and vice president for aca­ John K. Waddell is president of demic affairs. A committee com­ Saint Paul's College, Lawrenceville, prised of the entire business faculty Va. John P May is associate profes­ was charged with thoroughly analyz­ sor and R. W Denton is vice presi­ ing and reconstructing a curriculum dent and treasurer emeritus at the that would offer a quality degree in University of South Carolina, business administration. Columbia, S. C.

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APRIL2. 2006 · THE LIVINGCHURCH 23 GUEST COLUMN

Sorrowsof the Heart

I'm fighting a spiritual battle I don't collective outward and visible sign of want to lose. I've spent my lifetin1e of 77 Christ which is the Church. years getting to this point, and woke up The Venerable Bede reminds us that, early a few days before Christmas won­ "The reason why God was born as a de1ing if it was all worthwhile. human being was so that he might I'm a priest in the Anglican Commu­ restore us through being born anew to nion serving a small mis- the image and like- Did You Know ... sion in a slowly dying ness of his divin­ St. John'sCollege, Winnipeg, town in the Mid­ ity." It appears west. I have been that many have Canada,has discovereda first here for 35 years / been dipped in editionof the KingJames Bible, mostly because I I thought being a the waters but printedin Londonin 1611, didn't think any­ few carried the one else would priest was going to be spiritual soap in its archives. come, stay, and a party for the Lord, to be washed love these people truly clean of the in this remote place. but God knew better. sins that beset us I've stayed on because in this self-indul­ I do. I have stayed in the gent world. Their Episcopal Church because intent was not to be I found Anglican living a true restored to the image and joy and now want to help restore likeness of the Christ who by Quote of the vVeek the Episcopal Church to the wonder- his living sacrifice of himself The Rt. Rev.Gary R. Lillibridge, ful expression of Christianity she was 50 has died and is risen. Bishopof WestTexas, during his years ago when I embraced her. Is the salvation of souls worth the I am very disillusioned in this endeavor cost? God obviously thinks so and it is first diocesanconvention at this moment. The bishops of the Church his call, not mine. Much as I love the trap­ address:"Moses did not come have led her astray from the gospel they pings and comforts of this world , I am downfrom MountSinai with the were set aside to teach and defend. The being asked if I love the handiworks or TenCommandments in one laity and clergy in their care have been the creator. I have done what I can to call trained in manners lacking in the true others to the joys of being in Christ, handand the WindsorReport in meaning of the gospel of Jesus Christ and renewed and reformed in the image and the other." know not what they are called to be as likeness of his divinity. I cannot make Christians. The few remaining faithful anyone hear that call; like Christ, I sin1ply bishops and their people have been under offer it. In doing so , I am brought to siege in their fortresses of truth and are understand the way of sorrows not as the now faced with making the san1e decision physical sufferings of Christ, but the sor­ our Lord Jesus faced in an unbelieving rows of the heart that the gift of godli­ world. In his death is our life, and our ness was not widely received. death will shout life to others as sacrifice I thought being a priest was going to be accomplished for the holy martyrs. a party for the Lord, but God knew better. The conflict is between my heritage of I'm not sorry I found out; just sorry I being a child of Adam and a child of God. thought I could beat the odds in what I want to see the fruit of my labors of proved to be a post-Christian world. trusting God rather than man, but that trust in God is demanding its due. I don't Our guest columnist is the Rev. James F. look forward to the cost. The whole mat­ Graner, a retired priest who lives in ter of atonement and redemption is Larned, Kan. demanding the visible sacrifice of the faithful body of Christ yet again, and the ongoing sacrifice for the sins of the world is being played out still, focused upon the

24 T H E LIVING CHURO l · Al'RIL 2. 2006 EDITORIALS

Opportunitiesfor Growth Formation shapes the Church's present-day mission and vision for the future, which is why continuing education should be a pri­ ority for every Christian. It may involve participation in a forn1al degree program at a seminary, attendance at a workshop or short course, or simply making lectio divina part of a personal rule of life. While THE LIVING CHURCHincludes occa­ sional coverage of Christian education in all its forms throughout the year, the annual Education Issue shines a special spotlight on trends and inno­ ArchbishopWilliams' vations through feature articles and education­ stark predictionthat themed advertising. In this issue, faculty and staff at Episcopal seminaries share their insights on some of the innova­ a loosefederation of tive ways their institutions are preparing leaders for the Church of the future, and students discuss how they discerned the call to pur­ churchesis no longer sue a seminary education. Church musicians reflect on the paths that led to their vital ministries, and the president of a historically an optionfor the black college affiliated with the Episcopal Church discusses the steps that led to the revitalization of his Virginia campus. AnglicanCommunion We hope that these inspiring stories of creativity and passion for excellence, along with the advertising for upcoming educational shouldgive members opportunities, will spark our readers' interest and challenge them to seek out new ways to enliven their own faith. of the bishopsand deputiesmuch to reflectupon.

LimitedOptions During a television interview conducted in the Sudan last month, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, essentially laid the future course of the Anglican Communion at the feet of General Convention (p. 14]. Depending on what happens in June, either the 38 autonomous provinces comprising the Anglican Communion will begin to grow closer together, or there will be a visible rupture which will require decades to repair. Archbishop Williams also expressed concern about an "American determination to go it alone." The archbishop is often credited with being a bridge builder and criticized for a manner of speaking that sometimes seems inscrutable. Thus his stark prediction that a loose federation of churches is no longer an option for the Anglican Communion should give members of the House of Bishops and the deputies who will participate in General Convention much to reflect upon prayerfully as they prepare to undertake their responsibilities in Columbus, Ohio. For all Episcopalians, the next 90 days will be a time to ask whether the Church that often claims to welcome diversity and to listen to many voices can rise to this occasion and take the first step in love toward the other.

APRIL 2. 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 25 Areyou reading READER'SVIEWPOINT THE IIVING CHURCH to keepup on news surroundingthe General Wearying the Lord Conventionin 2006? By John M. Himes all. I can image God is angry with his If not,now's your chance to receiveyour own children for their hard-headedness. copyof the onlynational, independent weekly Battle fatigue seems to be setting in It is not justice when we take that magazineserving the EpiscopalChurch. on both sides of the theological issues which God has declared sin and call it before the Church. It appears everyone good. What is profane cannot be made Youcan count on usto deliverthe news, features is waiting for General Convention to holy. You can pass resolutions and andcommentary to keepyou informed and take place and then things will begin to change the canons as much as you enlightenedEVERY WEEK, but especially BEFORE, happen again. I am weary of the bar­ want. Sin will still be profane and holy DURINGand AFTER the2006 convention. rages thrown from side to side over the will still be holy and justice has noth­ last three years. Is the Church and its ing to do with it. I know that is not the Thereis no ministry stronger as a result? Have politically correct thing to write, but it more people been brought to a saving has little to do with political correct­ bettertime faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? ness and everything to do with eternal to subscribe As we look at the departure of salvation. That is the ultimate concern thanNOW! parishes and inhibitions of priests, of the Church. One might argue, "We regardless of our positions on the can't or shouldn't legislate morality." Orderwith MCNISA issues, few of us would argue the But the canard doesn't stand the test of Church is stronger or better off. I am logic. Morality is legislated regularly, Toll-Freeat 1-800-2 in the formbelow. reminded of a passage from Malachi, within both civil government and the "Youhave wearied the LORD with your Church. words. Yet you say, 'How have we wea­ The Church exists to be the body of ried him?' By saying, 'Every one who Christ on earth and to address the hard does evil is good in the sight of the issues of our time in a manner that LORD, and he delights in them.' Or by doesn't mirror the secular culture but asking, 'Where is the God of justice?' offers a true biblical contrast to the (Mal. 2:17, RSV). ways of the world. We could create a I would be afraid to ask God how I laundry list of how the Church has had wearied him. I can imagine he conformed to the society but it would would say, "Sit down. This will take a be meaningless if the reason is to sim­ while." We each stake out theological ply point the finger at God and ask turf. Once we stake it out we get so what he is going to do about it. He Name______caught up in our theology we often fail already did something about it; he cre­ to take a step back to see if our theol­ ated each of us and brought us into the Address______ogy is supported by holy scripture, then body of Christ. What are you going to subsequently by tradition and reason. do about it? City______The love of Christ has been and Ongoing Debates always will be a love that transforms State_____ .Zip____ _ In many of the debates before the lives. I do not believe Jesus loves us Church, people on the left and on the "just the way we are." He meets us Phone{_) ______right have staked out theological posi­ where we are, then seeks to transform tions that can be justified on a number and heal us and to love us in the form Makechecks payable to: of grounds, but I believe God is wearied for which we were created. The only TheLiving Church Foundation by it all. We have those who say some­ way that can occur is by turning to thing is a justice issue and can point to Christ and surrendering entirely to his P.O.Box 514036 everything that Jesus did that had to do sovereignty. I am afraid that until the Milwaukee,WI 53203-3436 with justice. Others say the same posi­ Church as a whole is willing to do that tion is condoning sin and can go to individually and corporately, we will scripture and find all the places where continue to weary God and one Jesus brought sin to the fore and cast it anothe~ D out. Then there are those who ask, Can't we all just get along? After all, The Rev. John M. Himes, OSF, is rector Jesus loves everyone. I am wearied by it of Trinity Church, Marshall, Texas.

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26 THE LIVING CHUR CH· APRIL 2. 2006 ,..-~ --~ . ....-~~: .·. ':-!,.- .. M ., .., .. ~•~~(; : :~:; ; :,-" / ~ LETTERSTQ .,THEED.lTOR -----'=-11- .,,.---~ ~---~~· , j{£.:. ff;_ "' Two challenged TLC to suggest nominees for Presiding Bishop who would be representative of an "Evangelical/Anglo-Catholic per­ spective" within the Episcopal Church and a reconciler. I suggest the Bishop of Central Florida , John Howe, an evangelical, and the Bishop of Quincy, Keith Ackerman, an Anglo-Catholic. Both men have tire­ lessly labored for a truly comprehensive Anglican unity within the Episcopal Seven Spiritual Church. They are reconcilers, respectful and generous to all serious theologi­ cal positions, yet clearly standing within their own traditions. They have Gifts of Waiting borne the heat of the battles graciously and are dedicated to advancing the HOLLYW. WHITCOMB witness and mission of the Episcopal Church. Addresses our "fix it now" Their nomination would give balance to the slate and encourage many of us inclination with seven spiritual to believe that we as Episcopalians continue to believe in this amazing expres­ sion of reformed catholicism, obediently engaging culture in the name of our gifts that waiting can teach us: risen Lord Jesus Christ. Patience , Lossof Control, Live (The Rt. Rev.) Alden Hathaway in the Present, Compassion , Tallahassee, Fla. Gratitude, Humility, and Trust in God. Includes a retreat design. FaithfulShepherd 0-8066-5128-8 pbk 128 pp $11.99 In the editorial "Nominees Much the Same" [TLC, Feb. 19], you state that none of the candidates represent those who "uphold the traditional Anglican beliefs." You further state that Bishop Henry Parsley, Bishop of Alabama, "has not been a friend of traditionalists in Alabama." I am a life-long Episcopalian, born and raised in Alabama. Furthermore, I have served as a priest in this diocese during the entire time of Bishop Pars­ ley's episcopacy . I believe that it is fair to say that Alabama is a traditional, if not conservative, state. Our diocese, which comprises the northern half of the state, if it had to be labeled, could certainly be characterized as traditional in its belief. In this most traditional of dioceses, Bishop Parsley continues to be well respected, admired and supported by both the clergy and the laity of the dio­ cese. While Bishop Parsley may not be a "friend" to all, he certainly is a faith­ ful pastor and shepherd, seeking to guard the faith, unity and discipline of the Braided Streams Church in this diocese. Esther and a Woman's Way of (The Rev.) Robert Childers Grace Church Growing, Revised Edition Anniston , Ala. MARJORY ZOETBANKSON Bankson invites women to TakeOwnership tell their stories, honor their The Presiding Bishop has stated that the misery of the Cuban people is due experiences , claim their bodies, to policies of the United States [TLC, March 26]. It is apparently our fault that and celebrate a woman's way they are not doing well. In the March 12 issue of TLC we see that our repre­ of growing and creating . sentatives to the U.S. Conference of the World Council of Churches have apol­ This is an excellent women 's ogized for the reportedly deleterious foreign, economic and environmental group/Bible study resource. policies of the Bush administration. And, finally, we observe in the same issue Includes journaling questions . that the General Synod of the Church of England has voted to repent of its complicity in the slave trade ( although the Church actually spearheaded the 0-8066-5144-X pbk 176 pp $12.99 abolition movement). So the leaders of the Episcopal Church and the Church of England are eager At bookstores or call to apologize for perceived wrongs of others. But one wonders how they feel 1-800-328-4648 about the great decline of membership in our churches and the current frac­ augsburgbooks.com I) ture of the Episcopal Church. These are things for which they could legiti- Augsburg Books ~J (Continued on next page) AUG SBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS

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(Continued from previous page) mately take ownership. Are any of these folks interested in apologizing for the amazing lack of leadership that has led to these crises? Such an apol­ ogy, unlike those offered on the behalf of governments and long dead people, would actually be relevant. Gary Meunier Noblesville, Ind.

Prior to attending seminary I spent over 20 years as a surface line officer in the U.S. Navy. I don't consider myself a knee jerk, my-country-right­ or-wrong "Kool-Aid drinker," but the statements agreed to by the U.S. dele­ gation at the WCC conference are absolutely over Advertisers! the top [TLC, The statements Take advantage of a blockbuster I-2 punch! March 12]. To agreed to accuse the U.S. June 4 -TLC Parish Administration Issue (double circulation!) of "raining down by the U.S. June II- TLC General Convention Issue (added distribution!) Special rates and color advertising available. terror on the delegation Contact :Tom Parker at (.p4) 276-5420 ext. 16 or e-mail [email protected] truly vulnerable among our global at the wee partners," and to conference are denounce the for­ absolutely over eign, economic, ~implicity of Living and environmen­ the top. tal policies of the Simplici!Jof Life for the ChristianPath Bush administration is outrageous. I find it particularly disingenuous to September 22 & 23, 2006 make a statement regarding the most presented by vulnerable among us in light of the The Reverend Dr. Margaret Guenther Executive Council's recent decision to fully embrace an unlimited reproduc­ tive choice policy. implicity of Living: A weekend series of seminars I do not believe this stance is reflective of the views of the people and workshops with the Rev. Dr. Guenther to be held in our pews, especially given the age Sat Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church, \-X.heeling,\-Xv. and high number of our parishioners For more information contact St. Matthew's via phone or email. who have served honorably in the armed forces. This is a slap in the face to all Americans who have either served or have loved ones presently serving in harm's way. The United States has a consistent record in this and the previous century of bringing freedom and liberation to people who Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church have been enslaved. Iraq and Afghanistan are no different. I won­ 1410 Chapline Street der if those who have come out from Whedin3, West Vir3inia under the boot of tyranny due to the 304-233-0133 efforts of the United States would [email protected] share the sentiments of the WCC and

28 HIE LIVING CHURCH · Al'IZI L 2. 200(, the American delegation. I think not. tence of God who created all things. Nothing could be further from the It is this kind of out-of-touch procla­ I would not have a problem cele­ case with Charles Darwin. It is a laud­ mation, in addition to our departure brating a non-believer's birthday, and I able aim to demonstrate that there from the historic faith, that is driving would be more than happy to wel­ need not be any conflict between sci­ people out of the Episcopal Church come atheists into the Church. But ence and faith, but we should be very while our leadership scratches its when the Church celebrates a person careful how we do this. head and blames our decline on the as the Church, we are saying that this (The Rev.) David A. Brown economy and lack of funding. person is an example for us to follow. Woodlake, Calif (The Very Rev.) Donald J. Curran , Jr. Grace Church Ocala, Fla.

Bloodon His Hands Turnthe eyes of your parish Vice President Dick Cheney's recent hunting accident, and the subsequent controversy, brings to mind a similar to how God is moving cause celebre in the Church of England. George Abbot, appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in 1611by James I, killed in your Church! a gamekeeper in a hunting accident 11 years later. Since clergy are not sup­ posed to shed blood, he was consid­ For more than 35 years, FaithAlive ered by some to be ineligible to has been recognizingGod's goodness continue in office. A commission of inquiry divided equally, and the king at work in the lives of Episcopalians, decided in Abbot's favor. He continued in office until his death in 1633,living to affirmingChristian Community, preside at the coronation of Charles I in 1625. building up small-groupministries, (The Rev.) Lawrence N. Crumb Salem, Ore. strengtheningchildren's programs, empoweringyouth ministries, CelebratingDarwin and elevatingworship. I was disturbed to read that churches - including 25 Episcopal churches - were planning to cele­ brate Charles Darwin's birthday [TLC "" website, Feb. 9]. I am reluctant to comment on an event I do not have any details about, but I feel I must do so because not only was Darwin an atheist, but his major work is still used to promote atheism to this day. I do not have a problem with evolution itself, nor do I interpret the creation stories in Genesis literally. But the The focus is on the vows of HolyBaptism. concept of random selection cuts God out of the picture altogether . A weekendprogram for adults,teens and children. It is one thing to say Darwin is a ,,, good scientist; it is quite another to Faith Alive • 431 RichmondPlace, NE have a Cchurch event chelebrdatingk~s ~t life. As hristians, we s ou 1 ma e 1t l bf Albuquerque,NM 87106 • (505) 255-3233 clear that Darwin was wrong about the n most important thing of all: the exis- ff [email protected]

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A call to pursue stud­ together discerned whether ies at an Episcopal semi­ this was the call for me. This nary is as unique as the really is the next stage of my life. This is real and valid and individual called. the path that I was meant to THE LIVING CHURCH be on." recently invited students - Robert F Solon, Jr., GTS to reflect on what com­ '06, Diocese of Indianapolis pelled them to pursue their vocation. Some "I participated in EFM as respondents took this a both a group member and a step further, discussing mentor and decided that I General Seminary photo wanted something more. why they chose the par­ What EDS has brought me is ticular seminary they now has been incredibly rich and fulfill- theology from multiple perspectives, attend. ing." including voices that are unheard in - Carol L. Ruthven, Sewanee '07, M. traditional programs. The caring "I had reached a point in my spiri­ Div. program, Diocese of Lexington community here also is wonderful." tual journey when the call to - R,asemarieBuxton, EDS '07, MATS ordained ministry had become so "I had a very good job in IT con­ student, Diocese of Massachusetts strong and so persistent that I knew sulting but realized something was that I had to respond. Once I had missing in my life. Through the part­ "I am a chaplain and my call to reached that point, I simply could not nership with the congregation at seminary is a simple one . . . to be the tum back I have been so blessed: my Christ Church Cathedral in Indi- best chaplain I can possibly be for experience in seminary at Sewanee anapolis and the diocese, we God. Perhaps one day I can become a

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30 THE LIVING CHURCH · APRIL 2. 2006 "I love what God is doing with my heart and soul ... " Linda HallSmith

CPE supervisor and train tender, "Leaming more about scriptures, my knowledge of my faith and the young compassionate hearts to be church history, liturgy, the role of the church and to continue the process good chaplains - and still retain my church in the world, human spiritual­ of my faith formation." one-on-one interactions with patients ity and faith formation is of deep - Christi Humphrey, EDS '08, that I find so deeply fulfilling. I am an interest to me. My decision to pursue Diocese of Massachusetts unusual student here at the seminary a theological education is based on in that I am not in the process for the belief that my ministry, whether "The dean and director of Admis­ ordination and am content to live in lay or ordained, will be enhanced by sions at the Seminary of the South­ the mystery of all that . It is clear, my time in school. I hope to deepen (Continued on next page) however, that I am called to minister to God's sick and dying children as a chaplain. I love the journey. I love what God is doing with my heart and soul ... expanding, broadening, deep­ July Term at Nashotah House ening ." - Linda Hall Smith, CDSP '08, July 3-28, 2006 M. Div. program Intensive One and Two Week Courses "My experiences in the seminary community are constant invitations One Week Courses to self-reflection, deep personal July 10-14, 2006 Clergy Leadership Training Course, work, and developing awareness of The Rev. Alan Hansen, President of Acts 29 Ministries who I am in the context of the great and wondrous work of creation that I July 17-21, 2006 Liturgical Workshop (not for credit), am a part of. Being able to do that The Rev. Dr. Arnold W Klukas, Assoc. Prof of Liturgics work has allowed me to be more and AsceticalTheology , Nashotah House fully present and inviting to others July 24-28, 2006 How Can My Parish Address into that place of self-reflection, care and growth-through the loving Our Need forYouth Ministry? , companionship of relationship with The R ev. Whis Hays, Rock the WorldYouth Mission Alliance,Ambridge, PA God in Christ." - Mary Cat Enockson , EDS '06, M. Two-Week Courses Div. program, Diocese of Minnesota Session I-July 3-14, 2006

"I have not worked in patient care The Caroline Divines for a number of years now, but main­ The Rev. Dr.Jeremy Sheehy, Principal,St. Stephen's House, Oxford tain my license and membership in Christianity and the Visual Arts my professional organization . I con­ The Rev. Dr. Arnold Klukas, A ssoc. Prof of Liturgics tinue to view many issues from a and AsceticalTheology , Nashotah House nursing perspective and I find that quite useful in promoting the well­ Session II-July 17-28, 2006 being of people. The nurse does not do for the patient but helps patients Postwar Anglicanism: Anglican History and Theology, 1945-1960, to do for themselves as they are able. Dr. David Hein, Prof of R eligion and Philosophy I extend this into seeing the role of and Chair of the Dept. of Religion and Philosophy, priest as not doing for individuals or Hood College,Frederick, MD faith communities but assisting the The New Testament Church: A Portrait Gallery, baptized to fulfill their baptismal The Rev. Dr. Lloyd A . Lewis, Downs Prof ef ministries. I am deeply committed to New Testament, VirginiaTii eologicalSeminary, Alexandria, VA this and find much support here for this model of ordained ministry , The Nashotah House July Term offers the opportunity for study, which I think is most scriptural and healthy for the growth of the body of prayer, fellowship and relaxation for clergy and laity. Christ Graduate Degree and Continuing Education Credits - Debbie Graham, R.N., CDSP Visit www.nashotah.edu or call 1-800-627-4682. M. Div., Diocese of Idaho Email [email protected]

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west welcomed me to the seminary was calling me to something very "For a number of years, I enjoyed a after Hurricane Katrina forced me particular. That sense became career as a psychotherapist working to abandon my home in New clearer as oth ers in the church in a private practice and in clinical Orleans and plans to complete a affirmed it, and I entered a process of programs. It was particularly mean­ masters program in pastoral ministry discerning how to respond to that ingful work because I also consid­ at Loyola. I came with literally only call." ered it to be a ministry as a Christian, the shirt on my back , my guitar and - Ann Benton Fraser, Sewanee '07, yet something seemed to be missing. my beloved animals. The faculty , M. Div. program, Diocese of When a priest asked me if I had ever staff and students live out th eir Louisiana considered Holy Orders , that ques­ Christian faith and works through tion planted the seeds for a calling to their continued support and concern "What I experienced [during a year a sacramental ministry." for my academic , living and financial and a half of clinical pastoral educa­ - Terry Street, Sewanee '06, M. Div. needs." tion as a hospital chaplain] was the program, Diocese of West Tennessee - Emma Jane Conley, ETSS '07, incredible privilege handed to me Master of Arts in Chaplaincy because of the badge I was wearing. I "I came to seminary because my was given th e authority to be the life has gone from the darkest places "The first time I thought about spiritual leader in the room. It was a to a life full of blessings. I want to be seminary-as a sophomore in col­ great, awesome responsibility . I've a living gospel to those around me. If lege-it was with a desir e to learn been given positions of spiritual I can be resurr ected into new life, more about my faith tradition and be authority without having the aca­ others can too . We are all worthy of immersed in Scripture. I worked as demic background . I wanted to live great transformation. " an Episcopal summer camp coun­ more fully into the person people - Apri l Alford, EDS certificate selor for several years, and living, were already treating me like I was." student, Diocese of New Hampshir e worshipping, and serving in that - Megan Sand ers, GTS '07, Diocese Christian community, I felt that God of the Central Gulf Coast "Coming to seminary was a deci-

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32 THE LIV IN G CHURCH · APRIL 2. 2006 "(Just like Jesus) I went, or the Spirit drove me, into the wilderness ... " Judith Alexi s sion I made to set my own, wuque number of Seminary of the South­ that allowed me to continue working understanding of my relationship west graduates, people who truly to provide for my family and pay for with Goel in Christ within the context impressed me as seeking a life of school. Mainstream psychology is of our faith 's history , incarnate pres­ faith through both mind and heart . now recognizing the value of one's ent and hope for the future. Coming They've model ed for me the sort of spirituality in treatment. I look for­ to EDS specifically was a decision to ministry I might perfom1, a sharing of ward to creating a safe , nurturing set tlus journey within a theology of ideas and a cultivation of faith." environment in which my clients can justice , reconciliation and compas­ - Grng Garrett, ETSS '07, M. Div. learn and find healing. " sion, as I understand them to be the program, Diocese of Texas - Michelle Hawn , ETSS '06, Master foundations of my call to n1inistry." of Arts in Counseling, - Jeffrey Mello, EDS '07, M. Div. "(Just like Jesus) I went , or the Non-d en01ninational program, Diocese of Massachus etts Spirit drove me, into the wilderness of the Seminary of the Southwest life "I was compelled to go to seminary "At baptism we make five prom­ to be tempted , transformed in prepa­ based on a sense of call to, and a ises, and we pray that Goel will ration for my life's calling." longing for, a vocation in ministry . enliven us to fulfill those promises by - Judith Alexi s, ETSS '06, Diploma My expe riences at the School of The­ giving us 'an inquiring and discerning of Sacrnd Theology, ology at Sewanee have been affirm­ heart, the courage and will to perse­ Diocese of South east Florida ing and fulfilling." vere, a spirit to know and to love You, - Deborah M. Jackson, Seivanee '07, and the gift of joy and wonder in all "Because I feel counseling is the M. Div. program, Diocese of Florida Your works.' God has granted me ministry to which I have been called, these things-in sheer grace. And in it made sense to pursue a master 's For additional comments, go to response , I fmcl myself at Sewane e." level degree plan with its foundation www.livingchurch .org. - Robin Biffle, Sewanee '08, M. Div. in theology . ETSS offered that progrnm, Diocese of Montana uniqu e curriculun1 plus a schedule

"I felt compelled to select a place dedicated to a robust schedule of corporate worship and a broad, chal­ lenging program of acadenuc study. The School of Theology at Sewanee addressed both of these formational aspects for me, while also offering a hospitable community for my family. It is difficult to imagine being pre­ pared for a lifetime of ordain ed min­ istry without the 'seed time' I have received at this senunary. " - Furrnan L. Bu chanan, Sewanee '06, M. Div. program , Diocese of Upper South Carolina A private accredited, coeducational, four-year libera l "The priesthood, of course , neces­ arts institution , fostering an environment in which sitated attending seminary , but for integrity , objectivity , resourcefu lness, scholarship and me the call to seminary was a call all responsible citizenship are emphasized . its own. In the same way that the realms of spirit and intellect are dis­ A Historically Black College , affiliated with the crete but intertwined , the academic Episcopal Church , located in the Southern Virginia challenge of the Seminary of the rolling countryside , where students enroll in college Southwest has been a gift too deep program s that are comprehensive enough to challenge for words ." the intellectual pursuits of all students. - Catherin e Tyndall Boyd , ETSS '06, M. Div. program, Diocese of Texas We look forward to you becoming a ✓.,TIGER".

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APRI L 2. 2006 · TH E LIV ING CII URC H 33 GulfCoast Restoration Campaign Launched The dioceses of Louisiana and Mis­ or destroyed six churches with an addi­ along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi sissippi formally launched a three-year, tional 19 suffering damage, according remains critical in many ways, and the nationwide capital campaign March 3 to the Rev. Canon E. Mark Stevenson, ongoing efforts to provide relief assis­ designed to restore and rebuild the diocesan canon for administration and tance will continue, but Presiding Episcopal church buildings and congre­ finance. There are 55 parishes in the Bishop Frank Griswold, in a recent let­ gations affected by Hurricane Katrina. Diocese of Louisiana, according to the ter to the House of Bishops, wrote, "we The appeal, titled "Darkness into most recent edition of The Episcopal must also look to how we will move for­ Day," is supported by the office of the Church Annual. ward, restore and transform the Epis­ Presiding Bishop and the Episcopal In addition to rebuilding damaged copal Church in Louisiana and Church Foundation. Both organizations church buildings, proceeds from the Mississippi." will continue to provide financial, struc­ capital campaign will be used to pay "Darkness into Day" will be publi­ tural and administrative support. clergy salaries as congregations reor­ cized throughout the Episcopal Hurricane Katrina completely ganize, and to allow the congregations Church by a variety of methods. destroyed six churches in the Diocese to establish or re-establish local pro­ of Mississippi and damaged more than grams, such as parochial schools, out­ 20 others, according to Lauren Autton­ reach ministries and ministry centers, berry, diocesan coordinator of commu­ with funding that is separate from dona­ BishopRobinson nications. The Diocese of Mississippi tions received for assistance to Katrina contains 84 parishes . Flooding in the victims. Returnsto Work Diocese of Louisiana severely damaged The situation in New Orleans and After spending a month receiving treatment for alcohol addiction, the Bishop of New Hampshire said he was grateful for the many expressions of love and support he had received and he vowed to continue working toward recovery. 888-ReloCenter(888-735-6236) In a statement published March 7 on Ask for a clergy movingspecialist and discover the diocesan website, the Rt. Rev. Gene why thousands of churches, clergy and seminarians have Robinson said he felt refreshed, clear­ relied on us for nearly two decades. .. ClergyDiscount headed and happy. His first day back in ♦ GuaranteedDates the office was March 6. "I knew it was central to my own ♦ Up To3 Estimates recovery to be honest about this with ♦ MajorVan Lines www.clergyrelocation.com you and with the world ," he wrote. email: [email protected] "While I am no longer embarrassed about having this disease, and while I will not be hesitant to discuss it with those who want to know more, I am also very aware that I'm a mere babe in the woods when it comes to addiction and sobriety." Bishop Robinson said he will be working with an "addiction coach" daily for approximately the next month and then regularly after that for a year. He will also be attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. He described these new commitments as "essential Episcopalians engaging to my continuing recovery, health and inf aith-based reconciliation to well-being." Last month Bishop Robinson revealed transf arm people and societies that he had volunt.arilyadmitted himself for alcohol treatment. The announce­ ment surprised many. A growing aware­ ness of the problem on his part, rather Visit our website than a crisis, prompted the decision, according to the Rev. Canon Tim Rich, www.reconcilers.net canon to the ordinary, who spoke with a CBS television affiliate in Boston.

34 TH E LIV IN G CHU RCH · APRIL 2. 2006 Traditionalistsin U.S. Reinventing Church ExpressConcern About A conference by those who don't give conferences for those who usually don't go to them at St. Bartholomew's, New York City ProposedNigerian I.aw Two of Nigerian Archbishop Peter Akinola 's more visible allies in the St. Bart's was once one of the largest Episcopal parishes in the nation . It Episcopal Church have expressed went through a decline and also some devastating woes . Our survival, other doubts about the wisdom of making than as a landmark and museum, was in doubt . We had to grow, or go. gay marriage a criminal act, as a pro­ w We offered this conference for the first time in 2002. We have learned what posed law in Nigeria would do. people want to hear again, and how we can improve and update our teaching "I do not believe that criminaliza­ of principles and best practices . tion is an appropriate response to 0 • Join us for services in five distinct liturgical styles Sun.,June 11 (optional). those who understand themselves to • Plenary sessions and workshops (Mon.,June 12 and until 3 pm Tues.,June 13). be homosexuals," the Rev. Canon Mar­ • $250 for conference , meals & materials . Special rate for returning churches. tyn Minns wrote in a March 3 letter to 0 • $40 optional Monday night dinner. members of Truro Church, Fairfax, JUNE11-13, 2006 Va., where he serves as rector. ST.BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY All societies are struggling to find ways to support heterosexual mar­ To register and for information on hotels and other questions, visit our website (www.stbarts.org) , call 212-378-0222 or e-mail riage, according to Canon Minns, who [email protected] artwork by Jay Sidebotham pointed out that the Commonwealth of Virginia retains laws against homo­ sexuality and adultery, and "the situa­ ADVERTISERSAND GC EXHIBITORS! Attending General Convention? tion in Nigeria is even more complex." THE L!vrNG CHrnCHwill be publishing a special issue June 11 dedicated to the events, news Peter Frank, director of communi­ and sights of this triennial event. Added distribution . Superb resource for attendees. cations for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Closing Deadline: May 8 (Artwork Due: May 12) Don't miss out on this exceptional advertising opportunity. Huge pass-along. said the Rt. Rev. Robert Duncan shares Canon Minns' concerns. But, CALL Tom @ (414) 276-5420 ext.16.E-mail:[email protected] like Canon Minns , Bishop Duncan emphasized the context of Nigerian culture in a statement released FACULTY March 15. Canon Minns and other conserva­ APPOINTMENT tives have questioned Washington Bishop John Chane's assertion, pub­ IN NEW TESTAMENT lished in a Washington Post guest col­ umn Feb. 26, that Archbishop Akinola NASHOTAH HOUSE "threw his prestige and resources behind" the proposed law. Nashotah, WI

Moral Position Nashotah House Theological Seminary is seeking a faculty member The Anglican Church of Nigeria's in the field of New Testament. Applicants should be members of the standing committee, meeting Feb. 22- Episcopal Church, or another church of the Anglican Communion, 25, commended government leaders who hold a doctorate (Ph.D. or Th.D.) in the field. The position for their prompt reaction to outlaw includes teaching the required courses in New Testament Survey same-sex relationships in Nigeria and and Greek (two semesters each) as well as elective courses. called for the bill to be passed since the idea expressed in the bill is the The person appointed , whether ordained or lay, will be expected moral position of Nigerians regarding to participate regularly in the seminary 's daily worship in the human sexuality. Anglo-Catholic tradition. Rank and compensation are negotiable. Canon Minns defended Arch­ bishop Akinola, with whom he works The position begins August 1, 2006. frequently, writing that "he is presently working overtime to lower For further details contact: the religious and ethnic tensions in Nigeria and to care for those who The Very Rev. Robert S. Munday, Ph.D., Dean/President have been traumatized in the recent Nashotah House, 2777 Mission Road, Nashotah, WI 53058 strife. He is not seeking to victimize or diminish anyone ." The deadline for applications is April 15, 2006.

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Appointments The Rev. W. Lee Shaw is int erim Alban's, PO Box 368, Manchaca, TX 78652. spokesperson for the Episopal Diocese of The Rev. Margaret0. Williamsis rector of The Rev. Kevin M. Lloydis rector of St. Utah , PO Box 3090, Salt Lake City, UT Christ the King, 19330 Pinehurst Trail Dr., Matth ew's, PO Box 317, Jamestown , RI 84110-3090. Atascocita , TX 77346. 02835-0317. The Rev. RichardSnyder is interim editor The Rev. LindaR. Wilsonis interim rector E. Anne Matthews is lay vicar of St. of Diocesan Dialogu.e, PO Box 3090, Salt of St. James' , PO Box 447, Riverton, WY Thomas ', PO Box 997, Rockdale, TX 76567. Lake City, UT 84110-3090. 82501. The Rev. Elizabeth R. Montes is canon The Rev. Ronald R. (Ron) Thomsonis The Rev. Mary E. Wilsonis rector of St. missioner for Latino Ministry , 109 N 18th priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity , 4613 Hwy 3, Richard's , 1420 E Palm Valley Blvd., Round St., Omahao , NE 68102. Dickinson, TX 77539. Rock, TX 78664-4549. The Rev. DavidW. Price is rector of Grace , The Rev. MargaretWaters is rector of St. 200 W Lang St., Alvin, TX 77511-2410. Ordinations

Priests Michigan- JudithLynn Homer Bogdon. NorthCarolina - JohnDavis Rohrs , Andrea LynnWigodsky. Olympia- Mary McKenzie,Travis Smith . Retirements The Rev. EdwinH. Cromey, as rector of St. Mary's, Tuxedo Park , NY. (June 4 or after) The Rev. David Eylers, as rector of St. Luke's, Beacon, NY. (April 16 or after) The Very Rev. TimothyKline, as dean of Christ Cathedral , Salina, KS. The Rev. John W. Martiner, as rector of Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Greenville , DE. The Rev. WayneOlmstead , as rector of St. Edmund's , Elm Grove, Wl. Deaths The Rev. LawrenceMills, 90, died of complications from a stroke Feb. 2 at a retirement facility in Baltimore. He served as a priest in six dioceses. Born and raised in Portland, OR, Fr. Mills earned bachelor 's and master 's degrees from Harvard before graduating from Episcopal Theological School in 1942. He was ordained priest that same year and began his career as assistant rector at Grace Church , Provi­ dence , RI. He went on to serve as assistan t rector at Trinity, Princeton, N.J., from 1944- 46; rector of Immanuel , New Castle , Del., from 1946-50; and rector of St. Peter 's, Cazen­ ovia, N.Y.,from 1950-55.From 1955-61 he was assistant rector at St. David's, Roland Park, Baltimore, MD, also serving as chaplain at Spring Grove State Hospital from 1959-61. He served as assistant rector at All Saints ', Wyn­ newood, Pa., from 1961-63, and returned to Baltimore in 1971 to serve as assistant to the Very Rev. John Peabody , dean of the Cathe­ dral of the Incarnation . He retired in 1984. He is survived by his wife of 69 years , Betsy; two sons, Dr. Lawrence Mills, Jr., of Baltimore , and Dudley Mills, Dayton, Ohio; two daugh­ ters, Elinor Weinstein , Glyndon, MD, and Betsy Hughes of Dayton ; seven grandchil­ dren and 11 great-grandchildren. Next week ... Holy Week Begins

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The Rev. Gary W. Kriss , Cambridge, N.Y. FELLOWS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM at the School Parishes! of Theolo gy at the University of the South in Sewanee . Tenn .. invites applications. Fellows visit for two weeks to Philip W. Le Quesne , Boston, Mass. Invitevacationing Episcopal iansto yourchurch during the summer months . Takeadvantage of the acco mplish their own progra ms of academ ic study and spir­ itual refreshment. and to share in the seminar y communit y. TLCSummer Church Directory. A greatway to inform The Rt. Rev. Edward Little II, Successful applicants receive a $500 fellowship and faculty thosetraveling to Columbusfor GeneralConvention . supervi sion . Two sessions are offered: Oct.23-Nov . 3. 2006 Formore information, contact Tom Parker at and Feb. 26-Mar. 9, 2007 . Application s are now bein g South Bend, Ind. (414)276-5420 ext. 16 accept ed . Please include: I) curriculum vita, 2) dates pre­ or [email protected] ferred , and 3) 500-600 word statement about project and send to: The School of Theology Programs Center, Attn. Sharon Lundgren, Taylor, Texas Sarah Welcher, Fellows-in-Residence, 335 Tennessee Ave., Sewanee, TN 37383-0001. Fax: 931.598.3302: E­ mail : swelcher @sewanee.edu . For more informati on. call D. Bruce MacPherson , The Rt. Rev. Church 1.800.722.1974 . Deadline for receiving applicati ons is May 31, 2006. Alexandria, La. Development MUSIC POSITIONS Richard Mammana, Jr., Stamford, Conn. Institute FULL-TIME ORGANIST CHOIRMASTER: St. John's EpiscopalCh1trch , Tampa,FL.Organi st/Choirmaster for corpo­ rate-size parish and day school. congregation of 2.000 members The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller, Responsibilities : Choir of Men and Boys and Choir of Seattle Juni or and Senior Girls. assoc iated with England' s RSCM: Milwaukee, Wis. 2006 July 11 - 22 Mendel sso hn Choir. oratori o and cantata performance : three Sund ay mornin g services: five choir reh ear sals 2007 lune 18 - 29 weekly: monthly Evensong or meditati ve services: special Daniel Muth , Prince Frederick, Md. music progra ms throughout year. Three-manu al organ. 64 ranks with antiphona l division. www.CDITrainers.org Requirements: Co mmitment to Anglican Men and Boy Thomas Riley , Vienna, Va. Choral tradition, knowledge of Hymnal 1982 and back­ ground. experience with RSCM curriculum . proven abil ity to recruit /retain choristers, especially boys and girls: mas­ Miss August.a D. Roddis , Marshfield, WIS. For more information: ter"s degree (or higher) in mu sic perform ance. minimum Robert A. Gallagher two years of music education for youth and juni or choirs, ongoing study in chora l technique. voice pedagogy , art of Miriam K. St.auff , 206-285-464 7 conductin g: thorough preparation in organ playing . per­ formance and literature. mechanical knowledge of organ Wauwatosa, Wis. [email protected] and compr ehensive knowledge of church music literature and value and place of church music in liturgic al worship: minimum five yea rs of chora l direction , organ perfo rmance. The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey N. Steenson , - For lay & clergy leaders plannin g liturgica l music in parish setting: ability to work pastorally with choir and collegia lly with clergy . lay staff - Developinga healthierparish and volunteers to enco urage spiritual growth ; oversee organ Albuquerque, N.M. maint enance , choir library. care/mainlen ance of parish - Shapinga communityof Christianformation musical instruments, planning/expending music budgets. experience with Choir Guild . Howard M. 'Ilschler, Albuquerque, N.M. - Membershipgrowth rooted in an organi Competiti ve compensation package per AGO guidelines . and appreciativeapproach Applications until May I . 2006 . Send letter of interest, Shirleen S. Wait, resume. references. current recordin g demonstratin g choral - Experientialeducation grounded conducting and organ techniqu e. brief statement of personal in sound theory philosophy of church music to: Chairman. Organi st/Choir­ Atlantic Beach, Fla. master Search Committ ee, St. John's Episcopal Church, - Projects& reading in-betweensummers 906 S. Orleans Ave., Tampa, FL 33606. Phone : (813) 259- 1570; E-mail: organistsearch @stjohnstampa.org; Visit: www.stjohnstampa.org.

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LOOKING FOR A CALL: Unemployed female priest PART-TIME ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR: FULL-TIME ASSISTANT RECTOR: Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, Midland, TX. Seeks energeticpriest to serve looking for a call. Tech savvy, good with youth. Full infor­ St.Mary's Episcopal Church in Daytona Beach. Florida, is mation at http://reybrenda.com. seeking a part-time Organist/Choir Director. Experience corporate-sizeorthodox congregation.Re sponsibilitiesinclude with traditional Episcopal/Anglican liturgies is desired. ministryamong all ages with emphasison youth: PastoralCare. Moeller 2-manual pipe organ. Salary is negotiable/commen­ Preaching, Education. Spiritual/Prayer Life. Midland, with surate with experience. Send letter of interest and resume to breath-takingsunrises and sunsets, is a sophisticated. cultural RETREAT CENTERS Music Search Committee, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, center of WestTexas with easy access to all metropolitancities. CONTACT:Andrew Swartz, 500 W. Texas Ave., Ste. 1410, 216 Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, FL, 32114. Phone: ART AND SOUL: NURTURING YOUR SPIRITUAL (386)255-3669 E-mail: [email protected]. Midland, TX 79701; E-mail: [email protected]; Phone: (432) 638-6100,Fax : (432) 682-2970. LIFE THROUGH THE CREATIVE ARTS: JUNE 4-8, 2006, SHRINE MONT. A Retreat Center of the Episcopal FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST Diocese of Virginia and the Cathedral Shrine of the Trans­ POSmON. Saint Luke'sParish , Darien,CT , is an Episcopal FULL-TIME RECTOR: The Church of the Ascension, figuration, Orkney Springs.VA. parish of over 900 familiesand offersfour serviceseach Sunday Frankfort, KY, is an historic parish of 500 communicants. In the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Classes will as well a~ frequent Evensong and other special services. The We are seeking a rector to succeed our recently retired rec­ include: Writing with Vinita Hampton Wright. Woodcut parish choir includes children trained in the RSCM. Duties tor of 17 years. Frankfort is a growing family-oriented com­ printing with Margaret Adams Parker. Poetry with Emily includeweekly rehearsals, attendance at staff and worshipteam munity with many amenities. located in the beautiful Blair Stribling, Fabric art with Martha Gilbert. and Digital meetings, playingand conductingat Sunday servicesand major Central Kentucky Bluegrass region. Ascension has active design with John Dixon. For more infonnation contact: feast days. The idealcandidate will be spirituallygrounded. able lay leadership and involvement, an excellent choir. and a Carolyn Chilton, Retreat Coordinator. Phone: (540) 856- to inspiremu sic in the worshipof God; he/she will demonstrate strong history of community outreach. Our priorities are 2141 or visit: www.shrinemont.com a strong commitmentto theAnglican tradition while developing pastoral care. Christian education. strong preaching. and a diverseprogram that combinesa varietyof musical trJditions. church growth.Send resumes to the Rev. Canon Johnnie E. This position is supportedby an assistant.Salary is commensu­ Ross, Canon to the Ordinary, Episcopal Diocese of Lex­ TRAVEL/ PILGRIMAGES rate with degree and experience. Positionbegins in the fall of ington - Mission House, 203 East Fourth St., PO Box 2006. Send reswne and letters of recommendationto the Rev. 610, Lexington, KY 40588, or E-mail them to D-dvid.R Anderson, St. Luke's Parish, 1864 Boston Post [email protected]. Further infonnation about the parish CLERGY OR LAY LEADERS. interested in seeing the Road, Darien, Connecticut 06820 or E-mail david.ander­ and search process may be obtained at the website: world for FREE ? England, Greece. Turkey, the Holy [email protected] deadline: May I. www.ascensionfrankfort.org. Land, Ethiopia, and more' Contact Journeys Unlimited. E-mail joumeys @groupist.com or call 800-486-8359 ext 205, 206, or 208. POSITIONS OFFERED DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY:Christ Church, a vibrant, 2500-member Episcopal congregation in downtown FULL-TIME ASSISTANT PRIEST: We need an enthusias­ Raleigh.NC. is seeking a Directorof Youth Ministry.We place tic, energetic and hard-workingprie st to help in all our min­ great emphasis on nourishing the faith and ministry of our istries, but especiallywith children.youthand young adults. We young members, and we are looking for someone who will have an active parish program and a 356-studentda y school. share that passion and commitment. The job will be full-timein We offer a great place to live and serve. a congregationfull of a collaborativework environment.and compensationand bene­ CHURCH loving and supportivepeople . a fair compensationpackage. and fits will be competitive. Applicantss hould send a cover letter. an opportunityto make a difference. If you are interested in resume. and a list of references to The Rev. John D. Rohrs at DIRECTORY KEY being considered as the assistant to our rector, send a resume [email protected] 120 E. Edenton St., and/orCOO profileto : SearchCommittee , St. Paul'sChurch, P.O. Box 25778, Raleigh, NC 27611. 120 N. Hall St., Visalia,CA 93291 Light face type denotes AM, bold face PM; add,

FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISfRY: St. address; anno, announced; A-C, Ante-Commu­ FULL- or PART-TIME RECTOR: Priest to serve in Mark'sEpiscopal Church inJal'ksonville,FL . is activelyseek­ small, traditional. university town in western Alabama. ing a full time Director of Youth Ministry to implement,lead Should be interested in community and university min­ and grow the Youth Ministry Program. Qualified candidates nion; appt., appointment; B, Benediction; C, Con- istry. Large rectory included. Contact: Mr. Hiram should possessa passion for Christ, youth. and ministry. Please Patrenos, P.O. Box 446, Livingston, AL 35470 send inquiriesand resumes to Amy Slater at youth@stmark­ fessions; Cho, Choral; Ch s, Church School; C, ([email protected]) or the Rev. William King, sjacksonville.org. Diocese of Alabama, 521 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203 ([email protected]). For more infonnation curate; d, deacon, d.r.e., director of religious edu­ about St. James, contact: www.rlosch.com. FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. James' Episcopal Church, Clovis , New Mexico , is a beautiful. orthodox parish cation ; EP, Evening Prayer; Eu, Eucharist; Ev, FULL-TIMERECTOR: St. Paul's, Salt I.AkeCity, Utah, a pro­ designed in the traditional mission style of the southwest gram-sizedparish. is seekinga new rector.St. Paul's is a community and located in a theologically conservative diocese on the Evensong; ex. except; 1S, 1st Sunday; hol, holi· of about600 congregantswho worshipin an historic Tudorchurch high plains of eastern New Mexico. We are seeking a full­ neardowntown. the Universityof Utah, and majesticmountains. time rector who will have a visible presence in the life of day; HC, Holy Communion; HD, Holy Days; HS, Our congregationis eclectic.inclusive. well-educated, and we Jove our church and who will bring energy and enthusiasm into traditionalLiturgy and music.We are seekinga priestwith a mini­ the parish. and strengthen parish unity through effective mumof six years·experience as a rectoror equivalent.We desirea preaching and pastoral care. Healing Service; HU, Holy Unction; Instr, lnstruc- leaderwith strongpastoral and administrativeskills who is alsoa We would like to attract young families as well as increase participationin stewardship and other parish activities. Early good preacherand teacher.Our parishprofile is availableonline at lions; Int, Intercessions; LOH, Laying On of Hands; www.stpaulHlc.org.If you are interested, please send a resume retired applicants will be considered. For additional details and personalprofile to SearchCommittee, SL Paul's Church, PO and a profile please contact: The Search Commiltee, St. Box 11816, Salt Lake City, UT 84147, E-mail: James' EpiscopalChurch, I 117 North Main St., Clovis, NM lit, Litany; Mat, Matins; MP, Morning Prayer; P, [email protected],or call (801)355-3799. 88101. E-mail resume to: stjames@plateaute l.net. Deadline for resumes is May I, 2006. Penance; r, rector; r-em, rector emeritus; Ser, Ser-

FULL-TIMEYOUTH CHAPLAIN: Episcopal Church in mon; Sol, Solemn; Sta, Stations; V, Vespers; v, Jackson Hole, Wyomu,g. New position with three primary FULL-TIME RECTOR : St . Timothy 's Episcopal Church. a suburban church in Centennial. Colorado (Den­ areasof focus: I) relationalministry to parish middle and high ver) is seeking a new rector. Our parish includes over 650 school youth; 2) develop parish outreach to large but discon­ vicar; YPF, Young People's FeUowship. NC, ~r­ nected group of young adults in parish and community;3) out­ communicants and an avg. Sunday attendance of over 250. We seek a warm Christian leader and inspiring reach worker to youth-oriented social service agencies. conditioned; H/A, handicapped accessible. Spanish fluency & grant writing skills are pluses. Full-time preacher to guide our continued growth. Interested parties with full benefitsin beautifulJackson Hole. Apply by May Isl. please E-mail: [email protected] Website: (The Reverend)J. KennethAsel. www.stjohnsjackson.on:. www.sttims.net.

38 THE LIVING CHURCH· APR.IL 2. 2006 AVERY, CA (Calaveras Big Trees) BOSTON, MA PHILADELPHIA, PA ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Hwy. 4 THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT S.CLEMENTS Shrine of Our Lady of Clemency The Rev. Marlin Leonard Bowman, v (209) 754-5381 30 Brimmer Street 02108 (617) 523-2377 20th and Cherry Sts. (215) 563·1876 Sun MP (Sung) w/High Mass 9 www.theadvent.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.s-clements.org The Rev. Allan B. Warren 111, r; the Rev. Patrick T. Gray; Eric Canon W. Gordon Reid , r; the Rev. Richard Wall, c SARASOTA, FL Hillegas, pastoral assistant for youth Sun Mass 8 & 11 (High); Matins 7:30; Sol Vespers, Novena CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER Sun MP 7:30, Ch S, 10:15; Masses 8, 9, 11: 15 (Sol High); Mon· & B 4 (June thru Sept; 8 & 10 (High); Daily: Low Mass: Tues, 222 South Palm Ave. (Downtown) (941) 955-4263 Fri, MP 9; Mass 12:15 (except Wed); EP 5:30; Wed, Mass 6; Wed & Fri 7, Mon & Thurs 12:10, Sat 10; Ev & Novena 5:30; Website: www.redeemersarasota.org Sat, MP 8:30, Mass 9, C 9:30 Sun C 10-10:45 & by appt. E-mail: [email protected]; The Rev. Fredrick A. Robinson, r; the Rev. Richard C. KANSAS CITY, MO SELINSGROVE, PA Marsden, asst.; the Rev. James E. Hedman , asst.; the Rev. OLD ST. MARY'S 1307 Holmes (816) 842-0975 ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 37-289 Ferdinand D. Saunders, asst. www.stmaryskcmo.org Sun Mass 10 (Rite I). Weekdays as announced (Rite II) Sun Mass 7:30 (said), 9 & 11 (sung), 2 (Spanish Mass); Sat Masses: Sun 8 Low; 10 Sol. Call for schedule. Sacrament of Penance by appt. Mass (Contemporary) 5:30; Mon • Sat Mass 1o daily, Wed Mass 7:30, Thurs Mass 5:30; Daily MP 8:30, (except Sun), WELLSBORO, PA Daily EP 5:15 LAS VEGAS, NV ST. PAUL'S (570)724-4771 CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland (702) 735-7655 The Rev. Gregory P. Hinton, r STUART, FL 1 mile off strip [email protected] Sat Eu 7:00, Sun Eu 8, 1O; Wed H Eu 12 ST. MARY'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd. (772) 287 ·3244 Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6, Sat 5, Daily H Eu (ex Sat) 12:05 The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger, r; the Rev. David Fran• CHARLESTON, SC coeur , assoc r; the Rev. Holly Ostlund, asst r; the Rev. MILLVILLE, NJ CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION Jonathan Coffey, the Rev. Canon Richard Hardman, the CHRIST CHURCH (AAC) (856) 825-1163 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 Rev. Peggy Sheldon, assisting ; Allen Rosenberg, organist 225 Sassafras St., 08332 Website: www.holycom.org & choir dir Sun H Eu 10, Tues 7:30 Prayer Group, Wed HS Eu 7:30 The Rev. Dow Sanderson, r; the Rev. Dan Clarke, c; the Rev. Sun Eu 7:30, 9, 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 Francis Zanger, assoc. MACON, GA NEWARK, NJ Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) CHRIST CHURCH (1mln off 1•75) (478) 745-0427 GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq. 582 Walnut St. www.christchurchmacon.com www.gracechurchinnewark.org CORPUS CHRISTI, TX CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (361) 882-1735 "The first church of Macon; established 1825" The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill, r 700 S. Upper Broadway www.cotgs.org The Rev. Dr. J. Wesley Smith, r; the Rev. Dr. Joan Pritcher, Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 v; the Rev. Scott Kidd, c The Rev. Ned F. Bowersox, r; the Rev. Frank E. Fuller, asst; Sun HC 7;45, 9, 11 Wed. HS/LOH 12:05 the Rev. Jay Burkard! , asst ROSWELL, NM Sun 8, 9, 11:15 & 6 SAVANNAH, GA ST. ANDREW'S 505 N. Pennsylvania (505) 622·1353 ST. THOMAS - ISLE OF HOPE (912) 355-3110 E-mail: [email protected] HOUSTON, TX 2 St. Thomas Ave www.stthomasioh.org The Rev. Bob Tally, r CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (713) 781-1330 Sun 8 & 10 H Eu, 9 Chr Ed; Mon HS 6; Wed HS 10 Sun H Eu 8 & 10:30; Wed. Healing Service 7, Sat. Contemp. 2525 Seagler Westheimer at Beltway 8 Service 6 Website: www.ascensionchurch.org HONOLULU, HI The Rev. Dr. Walter L. Ellis, r THE PARISH OF ST. CLEMENT (808) 955.7745 SANTA FE, NM Sun H Eu 8, 9:30 & 11; Tues EP 6; Wed HS 5:30; Classes Sun www.stclem.org [email protected] HOLY FAITH 311 E. Palace (505) 982-4447 9:30 & 11; Breakfast every Sun The Rev. Liz Zivanov, r Website: www.holyfaithchurchsf.org Sun H Eu 7:30 & 10:15 The Rev. Canon Dale Coleman, r; the Rev. Duncan Lanum, SAN ANTONIO, TX ST. MARK'S (808) 732·2333 asst.; the Rev. Joan Garcia, d; Mr. John Buck, music direc­ CHRIST CHURCH 510 Belknap Pl. 539 Kapahulu Ave. (#13 Bus end of line from Waikiki) tor. Just north of historic downtown (210) 736-3132 Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung); MWF 8 (5th Sun 8 only) Sun H Eu 7:45, Sung H Eu 9, 11:30 , Christian Ed 10:30. Mon­ American Anglican Council Affiliate www.cecsa.org day H Rosary 9:30. Tues H Eu 10. Thurs H Eu 12:10. MP and The Rev. Chuck Collins, r; the Rev. Eric Fenton, assoc ; the CHICAGO, IL EP daily Rev. John Barrett, asst; the Rev. Dan Lauer, asst Sun Eu 7:30, 8:30, 11 ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd at Elm ascensionchicago.org (312) 664-1271 NEW YORK, NY ST. PAUL'S CHURCH AND SCHOOL (210) 226-0345 Sisters of St. Anne (312) 642·3638 ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S Park Ave. and 51st St. Inclusive & Affirming Anglican Catholicism since 1883 The Rev. Gary P. Fertig, r; the Rev. Richard Higginbotham www.stbarts.org (212) 378-0200 1018 E. Grayson St., Government Hill Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Soi & Ser), MP 7:30, Sol Sun Eu 8, 9 Cho Eu 11, Cho Ev 5, "Come as you are" Eu 7. Website: www.stpauls-satx.org E&B 4 (1S) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 (Wed), 10 Mon-Fri MP 8, Eu 12:05, EP 5:30; Thurs 6 Cho Eu; Sat MP The Rev. Doug Earle, r: Dr. Thomas Lee, organist & dir of (Sat); EP M·S 6, Sun 4; C Sat 5:30-6, Sun 10:30-10:50 & Eu 10. Church open 365 days 8·8 (Sun 8-9). For tours call music; Kay Karcher Mijangos , Episcopal Montessori School Rosary 9:30 Sat 378-0265. Cafe open for breakfast, lunch & dinner Sun-Fri . Headmistress Book & Gift Shop open daily. Sun Mass 8 (Low) & 10:30 (Sol), Ev & Bas anno, Wed Eu & RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) HU 10:30; Sat Noonday P (Sung) 12:00 & Rosary (Lady ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. ST. THOMAS 5th Ave & 53rd St. Chapel) 12:15, C by appt. www.stpaulsparish.org (708) 447-1604 www.saintthomaschurch.org (212) 757-7013 The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r; the Rev. Richard R. Daly, SSC, The Rev. Andrew C. Mead , r; John Scott, organist and dir. EAU CLAIRE, WI parochial vicar of music; the Rev. Charles F. Wallace, headmaster; the CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (715) 835•3734 Sun Eu 9 & 10:45. Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Sacra· Rev. Robert H. Stafford, the Rev. Victor Lee Austin, the 510 S. Farwell St. ment of Reconciliation 1st Sat 4·4:30 & by appt , A/C Rev. Jonathan M. Erdman, youth minister ; the Rev. The Very Rev. Bruce N. Gardner , interim dean Richard Cornish Martin Sat Vigil Eu (Chapel) 6; Sun Eu 8 (Rite I) & 10 (Rite II Cho); INDIANAPOLIS, IN Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 11 (Choral), Ev 4 (Choral); M-F MP Daily MP 8 (exc Sun); EP 5; Wed Eu 12:15; others as posted CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (317) 636.4577 & H Eu 8 & 12:10, EP & Eu 5:30 (Tues, Wed & Thur Choral Even­ 125 Monument Circle, Downtown www.cccindy.org song); Sat H Eu 12:10 The Very Rev. Gary Goldacker, interim dean and rector MILWAUKEE, WI ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL (414) 271•7719 Sun 8 H Eu (Rite I), 9 H Eu (Rite II), 10 Christian Form, 11 PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH 818 E. Juneau www.ascathedral.org Choral Eu (Rite II), 1 Santa Eucaristia; Mon 5:15 H Eu w/ Hea~ The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min., r The Very Rev. George Hillman, dean ing; Martes fTues) 5:15 Santa Eucaristia con Curacion; Wed The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, v Sun Masses 8, 10 (Sung). Daily Mass, MP & EP as posted 12:05 H Eu; Thur 5:15 Choral Evensong; Fri 7 H Eu, 12:05 (212) 602·0800 Organ Recital Radio Services on WICR, 88.7-FM: Sun 5; Fri 7, Evensong Watch & Hear our services and concerts on the Web SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE www .trinitywallstreet.org LAFAYETTE,LA GUANAJUATO, MEXICO ASCENSION 1030 Johnston St. (337) 232-2732 TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street ST. PAUL'S Calle del Cardo 6 52 (415) 152-0387 1/2 block North of ULL www.ascension1030.org Sun H Eu 9 & 11: 15. Mon-Fri MP 8:15 H Eu 12:05, EP 5:15. www.stpauls.org.mx [email protected] Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6; Wed H Eu 6; Canterbury Club meets Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-4 The Venerable Michael R. Long , r; the Rev. Sibylle van Sun, gratis supper and H Eu 6 Dijk , d asst; the Rev. Dean Underwood, r-em ST. PAUL'S Broadway at Fulton Sun H Eu 9, H Eu 10:30 (Sung), Wed H Eu LOH 9:30 NEW ORLEANS, LA The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min. , r CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 Sun H Eu 8, 10. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 2919 St. Charles Ave. Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Sat 10-6 LUTHERAN On the street car line at the corner of 6th St. Please join us for our bicentennial events ASHEVILLE, NC Website: www.cccnola.org CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS (Biltmore Village) MOJAVE, CA The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean 3 Angle St. (828) 274·2681 HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989•3317 Sun Mass 7:30 (1928), 10:30 (Choral H Eu), 6 (Rite II). Daily www.allsoulscathedral.org The Rev. William R. Hampton, STS Mass: M·F 12:15. Sat 9:30 Sun H Eu 8, 9, 11 :15. Wed noon, 5:45; Tues EP 5:30 Sun Eu 10:30

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