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REAL FAITH FOR REAL LIFE: Living the Six Marks of Discipleship. By Michael W. Foss. Augsburg Books. Pp.128. $12.99, paper. ISBN 0-8066-4801-5. Most of us would name all or most of Consider the Center for Lifetime Theological Education the same "six marks of discipleship," , and the Doctor of Ministry Program certainly daily prayer, weekly worship, A at Virginia Theological Seminary. Bible reading; but I was especially glad i to see "serving in and beyond the con Internet www.vts.edu gregation" and "nurturing relation ,mn,VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Doctor of Ministry Program Telephone 703-461-1752 ships," - marks sometimes omitted in l 3737 Seminary Road,Alexandria,VA 22304 email [email protected] contemporary discussions of religion.
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ChicagoCanon Elected Bishop of San Diego The Diocese of San Diego elected the Rev. Canon James Mathes, 45, to SANDIEGO be its next bishop Nov. 13 at a special convention at St. Paul's Cathedral . Canon Mathes was elected by a nar row margin on the third ballot from
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Diocese of Chicago since 2001. Prior Needed to Elect 54 87 to that he had been rector of St. James the Less, Northfield, Ill., since 1994, Burton 37 70 47 83 48 84 1 and from 1991 to 1994 he was assis Coffey 3 12 0 0 0 Mathes 55 63 54 81 56 87 tant at All Saints', Belmont, Mass., McNair 2 2 0 2 0 0 concurrently serving as chaplain at Stenner 2 18 0 4 0 0 McLean Hospital in Belmont. He holds Conrad 3 5 2 2 2 2 degrees from the University of the Dopp 5 4 1 1 1 0 South and Virginia Theological Semi nary. The bishop-elect and his wife, Teri, have two teenaged children . The diocesan nominating commit to the slate by petition: the Rev. John tee prepared a slate of five candidates: Conrad, rector of St. Alban's, El Cajon, David Skidmore photo Calif.; the Ven. William Dopp, archdea Canon Mathes announces his election in San the Rt. Rev. Anthony Burton, Bishop Diego to convention in the Diocese of Chicago. of Saskatchewan (Canada); the Rev. con of San Diego; and the Rt. Rev. Jonathan B. Coffey, Jr., rector of St. George Packard , Bishop Suffragan for Anthony on the Desert, Scottsdale , Chaplaincies in the Episcopal Church. try Convention Center, San Diego. He Ariz.; the Rev. Kent S. McNair, rector Bishop Packard withdrew his name will succeed Bishop Gethin Hughes, of Faith Church , Cameron Park, Calif.; prior to the convention . who will be on sabbatical leave until the Rev. David A. Stenner, rector of All Assuming sufficient consents are the end of February . Bishop Hughes Saints', Reisterstown, Md.; and Canon received, Canon Mathes will be conse will retire March 5, having served as Mathes. Three candidates were added crated March 5 at the Town and Coun- diocesan since 1992. WashingtonNational Cathedral Chooses New Dean The Rev. Sanmel T. Lloyd III, 54, rec million capital cam degree at Virginia Theological Semi tor of Trinity Church, Boston, has been paign to help restore nary. He holds a doctorate in English selected to serve as dean of Washing the downtown land literature from the University of Vir ton National Cathedral. The Rt. Rev. mark on Copley ginia, and holds literature degrees John B. Chane, Bishop of Washington, Square. Prior to his from Georgetown University and the made the announcement Nov. 10 at a appointment at Trinity, University of Mississippi. He also meeting of the cathedral chapter. he served as chaplain serves as a regent of the University of Following the announcement, Fr. of the University of the the South, a trustee of the Episcopal Lloyd told the Washington Times that South in Sewanee, Media Center, and is a member of the Fr. Lloyd what most attracted him to the assign Tenn., beginning in Board of Ministry at Harvard Univer ment is the cathedral's potential to be 1988, and as rector of the Church of St. sity. He and his wife, Marguerite, have "a voice of intellectually alive, gener Paul and the Redeemer, Chicago, from two teenaged children. ous-spirited Christianity" and a place 1984 to 1988. He also served as assis He is expected to begin his new to help reconcile "a very divided Epis tant to the rector and chaplain at St. ministry in early 2005. As dean , he will copal Church, and a very divided Paul's Memorial Church, Char oversee an operating budget in excess nation ." lottesville, Va., while he was an assis of $16 million, a staff of nearly 200, Fr. Lloyd has served since 1993 as tant professor of religious studies at more than 1,100 volunteers and the rector of Trinity, where he has helped the University of Virginia. National Cathedral Association with raise $38 million toward Trinity's $53 The new dean earned his divinity 14,000 members.
12 THE LIVING CH U RC H · DEC EM BER 5. 2004 BishopRoskam Says She Will Stayon ACC ArchbishopWilliams The Bishop Suffragan of New York sent the Anglican Communion to the NearlyCensured said she has examined her conscience wider world, but she has no intention The Archbishop of Canterbury's ( as invited to by the Wmdsor Report) of resigning her seat on the ACC. ability to maneuver between the Epis and she will comply with her interpre "I understand this is not the position copal Church and the Anglican tation of the report recommendation of the whole Communion," she said, churches in Africa was further jeop encouraging those who participated in "nor did we imagine it would be. One ardized after he narrowly survived a the New Hampshire consecration to of the great values [of the Windsor vote of censure by Africa's bishops . consider "whether they should with Report] is that it ensures we will have Gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, from Oct. draw themselves from representative the conversation that has needed to 26 to Nov. 1 for the first All-Africa functions in the Anglican Communion." happen for at least the last three Conference of Anglican Bishops [TLC, The Rt. Rev. Catherine S. Roskam, decades. I would think that the con Nov. 21], more than 250 bishops from who in addition to being a member of versation needs to happen with the 12 of the Anglican Communion's 38 Executive Council is also one of three people who are engaged on both sides provinces discussed the social, politi Episcopal Church representatives to of the issue. [Withdrawing from the cal and economic difficulties plaguing the Anglican Consultative Council , ACC] would undermine the dialogue the continent in a gathering that the said she would not presume to repre- that the Windsor Report encourages." organizers saw as the "coming of age" of the Church in Africa. Thirteen months ago Archbishop BishopChane Expresses Regret Rowan Williams declined an invitation to attend , citing scheduling conflicts. As called for in the Windsor Report emony for the Rev. Michael Hopkins, a A second invitation was extended dur [TLC, Nov. 7], the Rt. Rev. John B. priest formerly in his diocese who is in ing the height of the speculation about Chane, Bishop of Washington, a long-term, committed relationship the work of the Lambeth Commission expressed regret for causing other with a man, said he intends to honor on Communion. Archbishop Williams Anglicans pain during a packed dioce the moratorium on same-sex blessings again declined the invitation . san forum Nov. 1 at All Saints' Church , called for in the Windsor Report. But, Canon Herman Browne, Arch Chevy Chase, Md. Bishop Chane he said, he does not believe his power bishop Williams' assistant for Anglican refused to repent of his decision to extends to enforcement of this recom Communion affairs, was dispatched in participate in the consecration, how mendation with priests in his diocese. his place. Indignant at the snub, a ever, noting that the report did not call "I don't have authority other than say motion was put forward from the floor for it. ing, 'Don't do it,'" he said. "I'm not of the conference seeking to "censure" Bishop Chane , who performed a going to police the clergy." Archbishop Williams for his absence. well-publicized same-sex blessing cer- Peggy Eastman The motion of censure was defeated by a 60 percent to 40 percent vote.
Christina Stevenson and son DenverCathedral Hires Imam Russell reenacted a famous incident from the parish St. John's Cathedral in Denver for history of Church of the mally installed a Muslim Shiite cleric Epiphany, Odenton, Md., on as its newest staff member during a Nov. 14 as participants in rededication ceremonies . service Nov. 14. Ibrahim Kazerooni, an The humble board and bat Iraqi native who has lived in Denver ten building was constructed for four years , is interim director of during World War I as a the cathedral's fledgling Abrahamic "home away from home" for Initiative, a bridge-building effort doughboys stationed at among Christians, Jews and Muslims. what is now Fort George G. Meade. The 18-year $1.2 Accused by Saddam Hussein's gov million restoration project ernment of being a spy for Iran, Iman included renovation of the Kazerooni was jailed and tortured . structure, construction of a Rather than pay him a salary, St. museum exhibit on the sec John's will pay for a year's tuition at ond floor and extensive doc umentation of the early the Iliff School of Theology, where he history of the congregation . is pursuing a master's in theology. He will continue to lead the Islamic Cen Val Hymes photo ter of Ahl-Beit in Denver.
DECEMBER 5. 2004 · T HE LIVING CHU RCH 13 CanadianBishops Callfor AEO The Canadian House of Bishops voted without dissent recently to respond to the Windsor Report and to implement a program of alternative episcopal oversight for congregations disaffected with their bishops over questions of doctrine and discipline. Meeting Nov. 1-4 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the bishops asked the primate, Archbishop Andrew Hutchi son, to write a pastoral letter to the Church soliciting responses to the Windsor Report, which held that the Eric Moen/Te.ras Episco palian photo Canadian Diocese of New Westminster More than 300 people attended a youth-focused program Oct. 1 titled "Curfew " at Trinity had "breached" the acceptable limits Church , Houston . For the past year, Trinity has partnered with local outreach organization Youth Advocates to provide a "safe space " where disenfranchised young people aged 18-28 can of diversity." dance and listen to live music as well as audition to perform . Youth Advocates also offers job In a pastoral letter to his diocese, training, life skills classes and high school equivalency diploma programs . the Rt. Rev. Michael Ingham, Bishop of New Westminster, wrote that he would continue the struggle for nor malization of homosexuality until Dioceseof WestVirginia Named in Lawsuit such time as the synod in his diocese voted to reverse course. Charges of Sexual Abuse Date Back Four Decades While sharp divisions within the A California man has filed suit described in the lawsuit." ranks prohibited the bishops from against an Episcopal priest and the Fr. Thacker currently serves as affirming or denying the report 's find Diocese of West Virginia, seeking $10 vicar of St. Alban's Church in Tokyo, ings, those present at the meeting told million in damages for sexual abuse having become canonically resident in THE LMNG CHURCH the meeting was that allegedly took place 36 years ago. the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia "productive" and "encouraging." Frank Jarrell, 51, filed suit in Fed in 1981. The Rt. Rev. F. Neff Powell, Bishops also agreed to implement a eral Court in Roanoke , Va., Nov. 2, Bishop of Southwestern Virginia, program of Shared Episcopal Over claiming the Rev. Robert Thacker released a statement saying that Mr. sight (SEO), "in the spirit of the rec molested him in 1968. The complaint Jarrell reported the abuse on March ommendations of the Windsor states that during private catechetical 25, 2002, whereupon "I immediately Report." SEO, however, is seen as a classes Fr. Thacker "counseled him on conducted an investigation." "process of last resort ." religious matters but intertwined Disciplinary proceedings under these actions with improper homosex Title IV were initiated but on Sept. 20, ual behavior." 2002, "the Diocese received a letter Same-SexBlessings Approved The Diocese of West Virginia was from a lawyer in South Carolina indi The Diocese of Niagara in the named in the suit for allegedly permit cating that he planned to bring a law Anglican Church of Canada has cre ting Fr. Thacker to "engage in suit against the Diocese" on behalf of ated additional complications to the improper homosexual conduct" with Mr. Jarrell. While expressing concern work of the Lambeth Commission on out censure and that the diocese had for Mr. Jarrell and Fr. Thacker, "these Communion, voting Nov. 13 to been guilty of negligence for "a lack of matters, however, have been taken out authorize rites for the blessing of appropriate supervision." The Rt. Rev. of my hands by the complainant's same-sex unions - a decision vetoed W. Michie Klusmeyer, Bishop of West instituting legal action ," noted Bishop by its diocesan bishop , the Rt. Rev. Virginia, said the diocese does not tol Powell. Ralph Spence. erate abuse of any kind and noted that Bishop Powell said no other allega The diocesan synod approved a since the time the incident is alleged tions of abuse or misconduct have motion asking Bishop Spence to to have occurred , both the diocese been alleged against Fr. Thacker, who "grant clergy permission to exercise and the Episcopal Church nationally served two parishes in Southwestern their discretion in blessing the rela have created programs "to prevent the Virginia from 1981 to 1990, and in the tionship of gay or lesbian couples. kind of behavior and actions Diocese of Bermuda from 1991to 2000.
14 TH E LIV ING CHU RCH · DECEMB ER 5. 2004 SouthernVirginia Enters 'Redemptive Process' Acting "in a redemptive process" at members of the board said that heard it, I knew it was true," he con the conclusion of an often stormy Bishop Bane, a recovering alcoholic tinued. "I feel like I'm starting from meeting on Nov. 4, the Executive who has been sober for decades, had scratch and I feel like Christ is giving Board of the Diocese of Southern Vir retained certain behaviors common all of us a chance. I will do everything ginia took four actions intended to among alcoholics, including anger, in my power to make this work." bring resolution to issues surrounding denial and shifting of blame to other The most significant action was cre the leadership of Bishop David C. people. ation of an "Accountability Commit Bane and Bishop Suffragan Carol J. "I'm surprised. I don't feel humili tee" with representatives consisting of Gallagher, as well as the financial ated at all - I feel humble and bro each bishop, the standing committee, management of the diocese and the ken," Bishop Bane said. Agreeing that the executive board and the DOC. final recommendations of the Dioce he exhibited some alcoholic behav The mid-October DOC report san Organization Committee (DOC). iors, the bishop promised to enter a described the diocese as "adrift and The meeting included a 3½-hour 12-step program within a week. "This leaderless." The ad-hoc committee, closed-door session that excluded the is the first time I've heard the phrase created by the executive board in the public, the bishops, and diocesan 'alcoholic behavior' to describe some summer of 2003, concluded that treasurer Charles Pfeifer. Several of our problems but, as soon as I Bishop Bane was unclear about his administrative duties, displayed inap propriate public anger toward clergy and parishioners who disagreed with MalawiBishop on Cultureand Confusion him, and was unable to tolerate con In a special address to members of trying to interpret flict [TLC, Nov. 14]. Executive Council meeting in Boise, the gospel through Tension between the bishops and Idaho, Nov. 2, the Bishop of Southern our culture ... ' the elected leadership of the diocese Malawi in the Anglican Province of What makes your was heightened by a contentious Central Africa received a standing culture so special? clergy conference in October and ovation when he said the Windsor The rules of debate fueled behind-the-scenes pressure for Report called on the Anglican Com in the West seem to Bishop Bane to resign. While acknowl munion to go "back to the future ." be that which is edging that the board's authority was "Africans are viewing what the different is simply limited to fiduciary oversight and that Americans did as a negative and they different, yet we Steve Waring photo they had no power to force Bishop Bishop Tengatenga expect some kind of change," the Rt. have been told that Bane's resignation, executive board Rev. James Tengatenga explained. our difference was inferior." chairman Sanders T. "Bud" Schoolar "This is a general view," but opinions Bishop Tengatenga said the Wind said, "We have a responsibility to raise among Africans, he said, vary some sor Report was offering the Anglican questions about the leadership of the what beyond that, and constructive Communion a way to work through diocese." dialogue is still possible. the current crisis. He pleaded with Two other committees were created Globalization is in some ways a new council to receive the report in a spirit to continue dialogue and negotiation concept for the West, whereas the of humility, and said he was repeating between each bishop, the standing African continent has been dominated the same entreaty he made when he committee, and the executive board by globalization in many ways for a addressed the U.S. House of Bishops "concerning the future of (each per number of years, Bishop Tengatenga in Spokane, Wash., a few days before son's) ministry in Southern Virginia." said. "We have made a lot of strides the report's release. Bishop Clay Matthews, from the Pre during that time," he said, but now "Sometimes the prophet forgets siding Bishop's Office of Pastoral Africans have become confused that others can be prophetic too," Development, will continue to provide because after modernity arrived the Bishop Tengatenga cautioned. "What oversight. goals seemed to shift. is prophetic here? A loud yes or a loud Bishop Gallagher, elected in the fall "When the gospel came to us with no? The Windsor Report is asking so of 2001, asked the board to give her the baggage of Victorian England, we many things of the American Church. time to pray and talk with her family were taught that which was African Some things are simply understood. before responding to the group's was pagan," he said. "The gospel was Will the American Church respond actions. "I don't want to act in any way counter-cultural for us at that time. humbly to even the unwritten expec except to lift up the work and life of When the present crisis comes along tations?" he asked rhetorically. this diocese." she said. and the American Church says 'we are Steve Waring Carlyle Gravely
DECEMBER 5. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 15 A CathedralChurch completely replacing the diocesan canons and Delegates to the convention in the approving a $3.8 million Diocese of Montana,in Lewiston Oct. budget for 2005. 8-10, adopted a resolution again desig The budget reflected nating St. Peter's Church in Helena as support for diocesan the diocese's cathedral church. Bishop Wendell Gibbs' The vote was the third and final step top priority - congrega in creating a cathedral for the diocese tional development and following approvals by the parish, strategic redevelopment bishop and diocese. The cathedral of growing congrega was dedicated and the Rt. Rev. tions. The only proposed Franklin Brookhart, Bishop of Mon budget change was tana, was formally seated Nov. 14. defeated. It was an effort St. Peter's was previously the cathe to reallocate $100,000 in dral of the diocese from 1972 through diocesan funds that will the mid 1990s at which time the Cathe be used for local market dral Chapter sought and was granted ing efforts during the Mary Cox/Th e Net photo Graciela Mendoza, 16, of St. Columba's Church, Marathon, the permission to become a diocesan national ad campaign. youngest parish delegate to Southeast Florida's diocesan con parish. "We have since moved past "I think that we have a vention, with her rector, the Rev. Michael Hartney. those difficult times and elected a new very valuable role to bishop to lead us forward," explained play in the public debate about who challenged Southeast Florida to Roger Stone, canon for administra Christians can be in the world: Chris become a "missionary diocese," the tion. "As part of the healing process tians who think, Christians who rea convention approved with a resound and with the unanimous acclamation son, Christians who can question," ing "yes" the statement of vision and of St. Peter's congregation and vestry, said the Rev. Susan McGarry, rector of mission proposed by the executive delegates to convention this year St. Aidan's, Ann Arbor, who had board, which says that: "The mission unanimously approved the request to served as a General Convention of the Diocese of Southeast Florida is become the cathedral of the diocese deputy three times and decided not to to make known to all people the trans once again." run for 2006. forming power of the Gospel of Jesus In his diocesan address, Bishop "I think the national ad campaign is Christ, including ALL, excluding Brookhart stressed the themes of fam going to help people have the ability to none"; and that our vision for our dio ily, finances and the future. He called understand that," she said. cese is "to make known to all people upon the diocese to "walk in newness Herb Gunn the transforming power of the Gospel of life," putting aside the difficulties of Jesus Christ ... to enable the Holy and destructive behavior of the past Spirit's continued transformation of and learning to trust. Visionand Mission our own lives ... to be truly mission Bishop Brookhart argued that the Though battered by hurricanes focused, both within and beyond our diocese and not the parish was the Frances and Jeanne and anticipating borders ... for every parish and every "basic unit" of the Church. "Only the an "ecclesiastical hurricane," clergy person to engage in a ministry of com diocese is a large enough unit to com and lay delegates to convention in the passion and comfort to the needy in prehend the fullness of being the one, Diocese of SoutheastFlorida heard our midst [and] to welcome 65,000 holy, catholic, and apostolic church. calls for unity and perseverance, and new disciples and 20 new congrega We here are the family. So let's stop renewed their focus on mission with tions by the year 2020." talking about the diocese as us versus the adoption of a formal statement of The convention rejected a resolu them; we together are the diocese, the diocesan vision and mission. Conven tion calling on the bishop to use "the family of God in Montana." tion met Oct. 16 at Bethesda-by-the full authority of his office and the Sea Church, Palm Beach. remedies provided in canon law" to Originally scheduled as a two-day bring into compliance congregations CanonsReplaced event to be held on Hutchinson Island, that have not submitted such canoni The Dioceseof Michiganlooked to the convention was scaled back to one cally required documents as parochial experience when it reconvened at St. day and moved south after Hurricane reports and audits, or paid assess John's Church, Detroit, Oct. 30. In Jeanne caused severe damage not ments as determined by convention or addition to electing General Conven only to the hotel, but also throughout the assessment appeals process. This tion deputies, the diocese concluded Martin County. resolution generated a discussion in its March 2004 annual meeting by Four years after Bishop Leo Frade which it was criticized as "divisive"
16 THE LIVING CHURCH· DECEMBERS, 2004 "punitive" and "redundant" by several est in individual parishes in the event ing ... of Jesus Christ." speakers, while others suggested that of their dissolution, violated those Delegates also approved a reduced it was needed to uphold the "covenan obligations. 17.5 percent parish assessment rate, a tal" relationship among parishes. "We are fully confident that such commitment that required significant Mary W. Cox expulsion would never be upheld by reductions in all departments. "This is either the National Church or the the lowest level in memory," Bishop court," said a statement released by Henderson said. "But the [budget] 'LocalDetermination' the leadership at Calvary Nov. 9. anticipates 100 percent acceptance of Clergy and lay deputies to conven Among other business, convention that 17.5 percent pledge. For if we are tion in the Diocese of Pittsburgh failed to re-elect the Very Rev. George to continue our move from mainte approved the second reading of a con Werner, former dean of Trinity Cathe nance to mission, if we are to do, even stitutional amendment which permits dral, Pittsburgh, and president of the at a minimum level, what we believe rejection of General Convention deci House of Deputies, as one of its eight God is calling us to do, we must all sions with which a majority of the dio member deputation to the 75th Gen make that same commitment." cese disagrees, and in a surprise eral Convention in 2006. Dean Werner announcement, the Rt. Rev. Robert W. represented the diocese at eight con Duncan said convention next year secutive conventions. ConfirmationsIncrease may be asked to consider dissolving After hearing from its union with two parishes if they the canon theologian in refuse to drop a 13-month-old lawsuit the Diocese of South against both bishops and 16 other WindsorReport Forums Carolina, delegates to elected diocesan leaders. Convention In his address to diocesan conven the convention of the met Nov. 5-6 in Moon Township. tion, the Rt. Rev. Dorsey F. Henderson, Diocese of Fort Worth The constitutional amendment Bishop of UpperSouth Carolina, spoke introduced a resolution declares that when Pittsburgh's dioce of the depth of his own pain for the urging the House of san convention determines that Gen Episcopal Church since General Con Bishops "to accept and eral Convention has made a decision vention and urged clergy and lay dele implement the recom "contrary to the historic faith and gates cast aside personal views and mendations of the order of the one, holy, catholic and receive the Windsor Report with a Windsor Report." Con- Suzanne Gill photo apostolic church ... the local determi sense of grace, humility and patience. vention met Nov. 5-6 in Bishop Iker nation shall prevail." The vote was 79- Convention, which met Oct. 23-24 in the see city of the Texas diocese. 14 with 8 abstentions among clergy Greenville, responded with passage of The Rev. Canon Kendall Harmon and 124-45 with 3 abstentions among a resolution promising to prepare its was the guest preacher at the conven the laity. membership "biblically and theologi tion Eucharist. He spoke again the fol Shortly before adjournment, Bishop cally to participate in the issues delin lowing morning about the current Duncan reminded deputies that dioce eated by the Windsor Report." crisis in the Anglican Communion. san canons give convention the Under the plan described in the con Prior to its passage, the resolution was authority to deal with situations that vention resolution, Bishop Henderson amended to add the words "through involve an egregious break of church would work with the diocesan execu repentance of their actions against order and said the decision of two tive council to plan the format and God and his Church." No other resolu churches to continue in their lawsuit arrange meeting dates, then establish tions were introduced. has brought them into direct conflict a diocesan committee to help oversee In other business, delegates elected both with right church order and the the forums. The resolution also clerical and lay deputies to General clear i.Itjunctions of scripture. pledged to "encourage and support" Convention 2006 and passed a bal The two congregations - Calvary, ongoing dialogue among Province 4 anced budget of $2.1 million for fiscal Pittsburgh, and St. Stephen's, Wilkins bishops. 2005. In his address, the Rt. Rev. Jack burg - filed suit in October 2003 ask Other resolutions adopted included L. Iker, Bishop of Fort Worth, noted ing the court to force the diocese to one proposing a change in the current that despite trying times, church mem adhere to its own canonical and con Saturday-Sunday schedule for conven bership was up slightly in 2003, with stitutional obligations. In the suit the tion; one calling for education on "an increase of 17 percent in the num two parishes claimed that the first issues of race (particularly the ber of people confirmed or received." reading of the constitutional amend Orangeburg Massacre) and educa He commended the clergy "for their ment last year, as well as passage at a tional inequalities in South Carolina; faithfulness, for their sacrifice, and for special convention last year of and one affirming that "war as a their courage in proclaiming the good another resolution in which the dio method of settling international dis news of Jesus Christ." cese relinquished any property inter- putes is incompatible with the teach- Suzanne Gill
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Not Just for Seniors Sun City West parish expands its reach to people of all ages
Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of four weekly articles that will spotlight the ministry of Epis copal parishes named in honor of the holy season of Advent.
By Patricia Nakamura
Church of the Advent, Sun City West, Ariz., is aptly named. "We are very forward-looking," said senior war den Allen Budd. It was founded on Advent Sunday 25 years ago. This year the new Bishop of Arizona, the Rt. Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith, joined them to preach and cele brate, and party. Advent's rector of seven years recently retired. The Rev. William Young was called to the ministry after a Chris Turner photos career in music and broadcasting. So the parish is in the Norma Manglos (left), Keith Manglos, Fr. Young, Mary Heiser and Jim Taylor at the 8 a.m. service on Fr. Young's last Sunday as rector. beginnings of the search process, working on its parish profile and holding long-range planning meetings. needs were caregiving and bereavement support. So a "This is an active place all week, 24/7," said Mr. Budd. group was formed to offer respite to overstressed care "Well, maybe not 24 hours. It's a 7 in the morning till 8 at givers, and comfort to those grieving a loss. The church night operation. Then we roll up the sidewalks and go to is a group of loving people who take care of their friends. bed," he joked. Several lay people were there, assisting For the parish's history, Mr. Budd referred to "Mr. the secretary, working on maintenance, and planning the Everything," 81-year-old Bob Hirst, a choir tenor who evening's meeting. moved to Arizona from Wisconsin 24 years ago. "I'm still Membership numbers about 500 people, 375 families. trying to warm up," he cracked. The church was formed The average age, in this area of 55+ communities, where in 1979, he said, in people's homes. "They'd moved here, the golf cart rates a motorcycle license as a serious and wanted a church. They talked to the bishop about a mode of transportation, is in the low 70s. Attendance is mission. The diocese purchased a wonderful piece of higher in the winter, when the "snowbirds from Michi land before building started." It was just dirt and desert gan, Wisconsin, Minnesota" return to the warmth of the at the time; now farmers grow roses, grapes, melons, desert area. "Sun City West is one of a dozen or so retire com. "You water it, it'll grow out here," Mr. Hirst said. ment communities. It's a neat place to live," Mr. Budd The Spanish-style church, built in 1984, has in its tower said. "We play golf, bridge, dominoes. We serve those a bell imported from England still rung by hand "like the communities." The church also reaches out to the old days to call people to church." younger communities made up of Hispanic families by The church has no Sunday school but "we're exploring tutoring the young teens brought by their teachers for that as part of our long-range plan," Mr. Budd said. "A help in English and reading. The Episcopal Church community of young families is growing up around us. Women chapter makes and freezes soup to take to fami We have affordable housing, a busy airport, a manufac lies during difficult times. And they knit all sorts of turing and service base." Several national firms maintain things. Just now it's a project for the hospital's new large facilities nearby: Goodyear, Motorola, Intel, among maternity wing: Baby stockings. Not socks for tiny feet, others. Advent boasts an excellent choir of about 25 but Christmas stockings for bringing baby home. singers, Mr. Hirst said, under the direction of Yvonne Eighteen people joined in the Habitat for Humanity Reed, with organist Alban Gray. "We do mostly traditional project recently, and many work regularly. The food music, but we venture off occasionally . We're looking for bank receives donations from Advent. "The goal is to ward. tithe to outreach," said the senior warden. As a total car "For a bunch of people as old as we are, we're pretty ing community, he said, people noticed that two large young!" 0
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Just Beingthe Church The column "Pagan Diversion" [TLC, 12], told of visiting a well-known Episco Nov. 21], brought a variety of responses pal church on a Sunday morning. He found from readers. A subscriber in Wyoming no candles, no flowers, no altar. Instead said it was no big deal. "People have been there was "sort of a 1920s musical called doing liturgies for marker events in their 'Welcome Back Billy Best' with teenagers lives for years," she wrote. "Menopause rit ... doing the Charleston." uals, as well as others, are old news." She * called the Christianity Today website Another, a reader in the Philadelphia article "a witch hunt," and added, "You area, reported visiting a church in the Mid would be surprised at what is happening west one recent Sunday. No one, including around the Church in terms of liturgy the priest, spoke to him on his way out. He Did You Know ... exploration." No, I don't believe I would. I followed the crowd into an adjacent build have long regarded liturgical expression in ing for coffee and said he spent "nearly 10 TheRt. Rev. Richard the Episcopal Church as a matter of any minutes" milling about and "standing there thing goes. looking confused," but no one said hello. H.Wilmer served as Bishop A Connecticut reader was so angered by "They were too busy engaged in conversa of Alabamafor 38 years. the pagan revelation that he said he would tion with their friends," he wrote. cancel his subscription if TLC raised the * matter again. Does it count that we In its Signs and Blunders section, the reported the participants apologized and Ship of Fools website carries the follow resigned [TLC, Nov. 28]? ing: "Victor Minetola from Detroit, Michi And, predictably (I knew gan, writes: When I was in at least one would do it), a "Can't we get grade school, I was fre subscriber in New York took quently the crucifer on Sun the Rodney King approach: past all this day mornings. On one Quote of the Week "Can't we get past all this sensationalism Sunday morning, the bulletin sensationalism and just con read ... centrate on being the and just The congregation will DavidPrice, director of music church?" concentrate stand and turn to face the at Portsmouth(England) * cross as it leaves the church Cathedral,on the cathedral In my column about spo on being singing hymn number 123. radic church attendance Imagine that, says Victor. choir'scalendar in which [TLC, Oct. 17], I mentioned a the church?" A singing cross!" youngmen pose without shirts: remark from a priest about * "Ouradmirers are so not letting church services interrupt the The episcopal election in the Diocese of demandingthat nexttime watching of televised pro football games: San Diego [p. 12] shot down the theory to "That's why God made VCRs." which I subscribed. That is that whoever is we mightdo the full monty." A reader reports there's a good story the choice of the laity on the first ballot is about that line. It seems that a priest was the person eventually elected. In San speaking to a parishioner about his being Diego, the choice of the clergy on the first absent from church to watch football on ballot, the Rev. Canon James Mathes, was TV. "That's why God made VCRs," chided elected. the priest. * "You mean I can tape the services?," the Observed on the website of a church in parishioner asked. Texas on Nov. 10: "Christmas Eve sched A priest in the Diocese of Missouri sug ule." When I clicked on the text, it read gested that column did not go far enough. Dec. 24, 2000. "You need to say something about all the * people who are late for church," he said. I Note to P.D. in Virginia: We should pay agree. That one should make a good rant attention to the Windsor Report for lots of some other time. reasons, but particularly because it offers * recommendations for the Church to Another reader, responding to the col address the mess in which it finds itself. umn titled "Summer Surprises" [TLC, Sept. David Kalvelage, executive editor
DECEMBER 5, 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 21 EDITORIALS
Special Convention Needed In 1969, the Episcopal Church held a special General Convention in South Bend, Ind. It was a time of racial tension throughout the nation, and in response to that along, with the anticipated need to react to the Lambeth Conference of 1968, the General Convention of 1967 decided to hold a Spe cial General Convention. It was the second time a Special General Conven tion had been called (the first was in 1821), and it was held at Notre Dame University. It is time for another Special General Convention to take place. In view of the fact that the Episcopal Church is sharply divided following the New Hampshire consecration, and that its future and that of the entire Anglican Communion are problematic at best, we propose that a Special General Convention be called for 2005. Unlike Special General Convention II, which handled routine business along with addressing the racial issue, this could be a one-issue gathering, held for three or four days in a centrally located city that is a hub for a major airline. St. Louis, Chicago and Cincinnati come to mind, with Denver, Dallas and Charlotte other possibilities. That one issue would be the crisis in the Episcopal Church. Bythe time we get The time is right for such a convention to take place. Without it, an "offi cial" response from the Church to the Windsor Report [TLC, Nov. 7] will not to GeneralConvention be made until at least June 2006, when the 75th General Convention takes place in Columbus, Ohio. In the meantime, not a day goes by that we don't in June2006, hear about individuals, groups, or even sizable portions of congregations leaving the Episcopal Church. By the time we get to June 2006, thousands may have left the Church and the realignment of the Anglican Communion thousandsmay have could be underway. The Executive Council, the Church's main legislative body between sessions of General Convention, meets in February in Austin, left the Churchand the Texas. The House of Bishops is scheduled to gather in January in Salt Lake City following regional meetings of bishops in the provinces. The meeting of realignmentof the Anglican primates, potentially a gathering that could chart the future course of the Anglican Communion, will take place in February in Northern Ireland. Anglican Most likely the primates will do something that requires a response from the Episcopal Church. Unlike regular General Conventions, a special gathering could be put Communioncould be together economically - no exhibit hall, no meetings of most commissions, no gatherings of various church-related organizations. There would be no underway. need for entertainment arranged by the local diocese, no outside speakers or ecumenical guests, no need for elaborate dinners or luncheons with noted speakers. Most dioceses that have held conventions this fall have elected deputies to the 2006 General Convention, and others with winter conventions have elec tions scheduled. Those deputies could represent their dioceses at a special convention. Dioceses that have not elected could send the deputies who rep resented them in 2003. Unlike regular General Conventions, a special order of business could be adopted to enable people from all over the Church who are not deputies to have their voices heard during hearings or a "town-meet ing" type of forum. Many Episcopalians have claimed their voices aren't being heard, and this would give them an opportunity to express themselves. The Episcopal Church is in crisis, and something needs to be done about it. Leaders of the Church need to spend some time looking to the future, espe cially if it has been decided not to adhere to the recommendations of the Windsor Report. We can involve ourselves in hours of small-group discus sions and conversations about the state of the Church, but an official response is called for. Only a General Convention is able to provide that. We realize the chances of a special convention taking place in 2005 are slim, but the matter needs to be considered. A Special General Convention should be called -before it's too late.
22 THE LIVING CHURCH · DECEMBER 5, 2004 By Brian Cox ourselves, then we truly have nothing to offer a conflict-laden world. The greatest The Windsor Report that was released danger facing the Anglican Communion is by the Lambeth Commission [TLC, Nov. 7] not schism, but irrelevance. In a world seeks to address the gravest crisis that has convulsing with ethnic, cultural and reli come to the Anglican Communion in my gious conflict at every level, the healing, lifetime. How does the Communion grap reconciling work of Jesus is needed more ple with the actions of General Convention than ever. Could there ever be a greater in approving V. Gene Robinson as Bishop opportunity for mission than to lift up of New Hampshire? How does the Com Jesus as a messianic healer and recon munion grapple with the actions of some ciler? American bishops and one Canadian What is reconciliation? I have spent the bishop in aggressively moving forward in last 15 years of my life and ministry dedi blessing same-sex unions? cated to the work of faith-based reconcili Militant conservatives are disappointed ation in some of the world's roughest with the Windsor Report because of its neighborhoods such as Kashmir, Sudan, lack of punitive measures for the Episco Bosnia and Kosovo. I've paid my dues and pal Church. Militant liberals take umbrage earned the right to weigh in on this ques that the report upholds the Church's tradi tion. Let me begin by saying what recon tional teaching on human sexuality. ciliation is not. Reconciliation is not The Windsor Report has, in the spirit of capitulation or negotiation or even com James of Jerusalem, put the focus right promise. It is not about discovering some where it needs to be - on healing and rec- theological Esperanto that offends no one. It is not about sacrificing truth or justice at the altar of unity. It is not about simply agreeing to disagree. Reconciliation at its core It is not about burying our heads in the sand and pretending that we is about transformed hearts, do not have deep and profound differences within the Anglican lives and relationships. family. It is not a win/lose scenario as is so often the experience for many in the Episcopal Church. It onciliation in the Anglican Communion. is not about sacrificing the biblical man The focus on reconciliation brings us back date of social justice for the sake of "mak to the heart of the gospel. Perhaps, in an ing nice." So what is reconciliation? ironic way, the Holy Spirit is bringing the In individuals, reconciliation is a spiritu Anglican Communion to its knees so that ality - a spirituality of transformation. In we will have no choice but to rediscover communities, reconciliation is a moral the heart of the Abrahamic tradition of vision. As a spirituality, faith-based recon tikkun olam; to heal, to repair, to trans ciliation is grounded in the doctrine of form. In a sense, the Windsor Report is a God's sovereignty, of surrender and sub prophetic document that calls the Angli mission to the will of God. Reconciliation can Communion back to our roots. at its core is about transformed hearts, In the end, if we cannot discover and lives and relationships. What is needed in live out the gospel of reconciliation among most intractable identity-based conflicts is
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not creative solutions or gifted peace makers, but changed hearts. I am deeply disturbed by the militant hos tility that I have observed among many leaders on both the conservative I was troubled when reading Dr. Furlow's "Risks of the Common Cup" and liberal sides of the conflict. Per [TLC, Nov. 7]. Having been a priest for 44 years, you can imagine the number haps my experience of working in of times I have wrestled with this subject. Regardless of the decisions to Kashmir has sensitized me to the which the doctor's secular examination has led him, my examinations have dynamics of militancy. In Kashmir mil led me to a much different position. ,-.,, '"""""' itants carry AK-47s. In the Episcopal In my first mission assignment, I was faced Church militants may not carry AK- with "intinction" to a small degree. As I moved 47s, but the hostility in their hearts is through my second and third parishes, the just as lethal. There will truly be no problem continued to exist. This was espe reconciliation in the Anglican Commu cially true when I became rector of a parish in nion until we are prepared to confront Denver, where the stigma remained concern and repent of the hostility in our ing the large number of persons who came hearts. The cause may be righteous, there with tuberculosis. The parish is situated but the anger and hostility that creeps very close to Fitzsimmons Army Hospital into the human heart is not. which cared for these folks. As a moral vision, faith-based rec I was thrilled by the study conducted at onciliation provides a paradigm for Johns Hopkins University in the late 1950s, our life together. It is grounded in the which concluded that two identical chalices, understanding that the scriptures pro filled with the same wine, (one consecrated, the other not), and although vide us with a moral vision of how infectious germs had been swabbed to the rims of both chalices, the chalice God's children are to live together in containing consecrated wine presented no germs. As priests, we should this world. As a moral vision there is expend more time in teaching our parishioners about the truth behind our no single core value that completely faith at the communion rail. describes faith-based reconciliation. It It is beyond my understanding of the Real Presence of Christ in the sacra is like a diamond with eight gleaming ment of Holy Eucharist that he would permit anything harmful to happen to facets that must be held in dynamic his people in that sacrament he commanded us to observe. tension with each other: pluralism, (The Rev.) William H. Magill inclusion, peacemaking, justice, for Venice, Fla. giveness, healing, sovereignty and atonement. These principles are not a strategy to be mastered but a divine I read and re-read the article, "Risks of the Common Cup" by Dr. Furlow. blueprint for shaping the contours of Certainly I respect the opinions of those in the medical and scientific com not only the body of Christ, but the munities regarding cleanliness and health. society in which we live. Dr. Furlow implies that he believes churches should provide individual I want to start a revolution in the cups, conforming to the standards of the food service and health care indus Anglican Communion of conserva tries. Would conforming to those standards require the priest and members tives, liberals and moderates who love of the Altar Guild to wear plastic gloves while touching the bread? Jesus, are willing to surrender to God I beg to differ with Dr. Furlow's conclusions and ask two questions: 1. Has and be transformed, and who are will any contagious disease ever been traced to a chalice used for communion? ing to pay the awful price of being rec 2. What happened to faith? oncilers. It's time to stand up and be Faith allows us in my local parish to keep the doors to our church open 24 counted. The Windsor Report is the hours a day seven days a week despite lectures from members of the police shofar calling us to report for duty. 0 department. It is the only church in town to be open all the time to those who need it, and it is the only church in town not to experience serious vandalism The Rev. Canon Brian Cox is the rec or theft. I trust faith over security experts. tor of Christ the King Church, Santa Thomas W Peebles Barbara, Calif Alvin, Texas
The Reader's Viewpointarticle does not This is in response to the article about the common communion cup. I am . necessarilyrepresent the editorialopinion of a cradle Episcopalian and have always accepted this as a ritual of the Church . THE l.JviNG CHURCH or its board of directors. That is until I came down with pneumonia twice this past year. I now wonder if the cup is possibly the source of my problem. I had not been out in public
24 THE LIVING CHURCH · DECEMBER 5, 2004 nor eaten in a public facility. I had CommunicationNeeded tee. In several instances he was taken communion at my church. informed as to when further decisions My daughter is a Lutheran. They During the past year a friend of mine would be made , and then heard nothing have individual vials of wine for com has been engaged in the process of more from the search committee - no munion. I like that. seeking a new call. He took part in sev letter, no phone call, no e-mail, nothing. I know that during the scare about eral telephone interviews and once was This would be a grave discourtesy in a AIDS, there was a discussion about invited to fly across the country with secular situation; in the body of Christ it his wife to meet with a search commit- the common cup, which soon faded. (Continued on next page) But now that I am approaching 70, I am thinking the Lutherans may have a better idea. I don't think this should come from the national church , but should come about in each parish for Lives Transformed, discussion . Ceil Marshall Periphery Activated Topeka, Kan. By the Rev. Rona Harding, Rector Answeringthe Call Church of the Ascension, Lexington Park, MD As a priest who happens to be a Diocese of Washington woman, I take exception to the "Rev erend" Claudia Kalis's article, "Ordina It was with some trepidation that we held a Faith Alive Week tion Has Lost Meaning" [TLC, Oct. 31]. end in our parish. It intrigues me that while she is an Our concerns that we would be inviting a lot of people to ordained "woman priest," she refers to other ordained women as "radical come into our parish to stir up controversy were unfounded. feminists." She claims that because of Instead, we received a highly focused group of lay Episco them ordination became a "civil right" palians and a very professional retreat for three days which rather than a "sacred call." Does she has rejuvenated our parish. really believe that she is among only a Since the visiting Faith Alive team has left, a new sense of few women who really felt "called" to intimacy and joy has spread through the parish. The ECW, the ordained ministry? which had died, has been revitalized. The youth When I was in seminary, I learned group has new life. The Foyer groups how varied are the people God calls to ordination - unlikely people who, have been reformed. A new discussion even so, said "yes" to God's call. I am group on spiritual life has been not a "radical feminist" by any means , formed and -- best of all -- many who just a grey-haired grandmother who were on the periphery of the parish tried very hard to find a way out but are now joining those in the center. came to realize that God's call to me Our mid-week services have more was persistent. I have great admira than tripled in size, and our Bible tion for the "Philadelphia 11" and those bishops who ordained them. By . study attendance has doubled. the time I was in the process, female t, I encourage any parish that feels that it priests were acceptable. needs a shot in the arm, and a spiritual renewal Women bring certain gifts to the to consider Faith Alive. It certainly touched and changed ministry, but that doesn't make them many people's lives in my parish. better than their male counterparts . It is to God's ministry that we all are called, and I am one who is highly A faith-building experience insulted by Ms. Kalis' claim that there for the entire parish family! are "multitudes - who are betraying Christ as a result of their grossly dis Faith Alive• 431 Richmond Place, NE torted understandings and practice of the ordained ministry." Albuquerque, NM 87106 • (505) 255-3233 (The Rev.) Ruth Bresnahan McAleer [email protected] www.faithalive.org Shawnee Mission, Kan .
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(Continued from previous page) is unconscionable. family of the deceased that we loved tinians and Israel until Israel withdraws My letter is a plea to search commit that person also. to the 1967 borders. That seems highly tees to be conscientious in communi We have made it a practice over the unlikely under the present Sharon gov cating with all candidates. While one last several years to prepare a bulletin ernment which has allowed additional may feel uncomfortable at conveying (service leaflet) containing all of the Jewish settlements to be built on Pales bad news, it is only courteous to keep service, the readings, the hymns, and tinian land. Israel's construction of the people informed of what is going on other music so everyone can partici [Separation] Wall makes the current with the process. Search committees pate fully in the celebration of this per impasse even more difficult to resolve. should consider the feelings of those son's life. During the past week we have Unless our government abandons its who are kept waiting and wondering, had two funerals. One was held at the hands-off policy and is willing to and make every effort to communicate church and the other at a funeral home. become a serious, even-handed media all decisions to them promptly. We prepared bulletins for both services. tor, the Middle East will remain a pow Ann F. Castro At a small church there are many der keg and the "road map" will be seen New Wilmington, Pa. ministries that we are not able to offer. by the world as a sham and an empty However, this is something that we can promise. A PastoralMinistry and want to do. To us this is the ulti EUenDiming With regard to the article on develop mate in pastoral care. Charl,ottesville,Va . ing funeral choirs [TLC, Oct. 24], I am Miclw,el Rosentrater Ozark, Ala. proud to say that at my small church LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (St. Michael's, Ozark, Ala), the regular It's an Illusion choir (usually 4-6 persons) sings at MAIL: P.O. Box 514036 every funeral held in the church. In reply to John Martin's letter [TLC, Milwaukee, WI 53203-3436 The choir members take time from Nov. 7], "instant peace" is an illusion. their busy lives to participate in this Many historians believe that there will E-MAIL : [email protected] ministry. It is our way of saying to the be no lasting peace between the Pales- Help your parish prepare for the Word
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He was a Our Saviour, 535 W Roses Rd., San Gabriel, CA past president of the National Association of Phone (__ )______91775. College and University Chaplains. Surviving Michigan- GeorgeDavinich , All Saints', 800 are his wife, Tana, and five children. Abbott Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823; Heather Make checks payable to: Hill, St. John's , 574 S Sheldon Rd., Plymouth, The Rev. Roy ThomasStrainge, 80, The Living Church Foundation MI 48170. priest assistant at St. Nicholas' Church, Deacons Pompano Beach, FL, died Sept. 20. P.O. Box 514036 Fr. Strainge was born in New Haven, CT, Milwaukee, WI 53203-3436 Florida- TomBeasly; Sandy Tull. graduated from the University of the South Maine- NicoleS. Jenell,St. Mary's, 961 S and the General Theological Seminary. He Mariposa Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90006. was ordained to the diaconate in 1948 and to □ Check □ MC/VISA the priesthood in 1949, then spent most of his Card HonoraryDegrees ministry in Florida. 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We wish to capable of ministering to all. along with furthering growth both written & oral, and who is an experienced adminis continue God's work in our community and find a way to and community outreach. Metro area has fine resources , trator, to lead the organization into bold new areas while keep our parish alive. including : nine universities /co lleges. five others within retaining its established strong base. Those interested in short driving distance; outstanding medi cal facilities ; St. Alban 'sis seeking with God's help: excellent public schools; diverse population ; varied cul making application should contact Margaret G. Beers, • A full-time priest who will help us grow spirituall y Chair of the Executive Committee, at 1805 Quincy tural and recreational venues ; nationally renowned zoo; • An articulate pastor who will make God 's word Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 or at and more . Send resume . letter and reference s to: Search, relevanl in our Jives [email protected]. St. Martin of Tours Church, 2312 J Street, Omaha, NE • An energetic spiritual leader who will work 68107. with the laity to expand our membership • An able administrator who will take part DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION: St. in church management as needed Martin's Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas. The Direc FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. Andrew's Episcopal • An enthusiastic rector who will coordinate tor is responsible for Christian formation for infants Church. a warm and loving parish celebrating our 50th our resources with our vision and move us forward through grade I 2. Enrollment is 1,156 children with a anniversary. is located in Rocky Mount, NC, one hour east • A person who has the skill to empathize potential in the parish of 1,763. A Director of Youth and of the Raleigh/Durh am area. Our spiritual values are and connect with various ages and provide two Assistant Youth Directors are involved in 6th-12th reflected in the care and nurture of people. We seek a loving pastoral care for all grade formation programs. We use "Rotation " program s priest to revitalize and energize us in our worship. Christ for elementary -aged children and Godly Play for • A priest willing to commit to minimum ian education . and outreach ministry . For additional infor of one to two years to our community preschoolers as well as traditional preschool program s. mation: website: www.saint-andrews-church.org . or Commitment to Christ , experience in directing Christian Reimbursement package $80 ,000 per year E-mail : [email protected]. Phone : (252) formation programs in a parish of some size, a degree in Start time earliest possible date 443-2070 . Resumes may be sent to St. Andrew's Search Chri stian Education/Formation (or comparable experi Committee, 301 Circle Dr., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or This family parish in central Wisconsin is located in a ence) and the ability to work in a large staff setting are faxed to (252) 443-2013 by Dec. 19, 2004. necessa ry. Planning skills. group development skills, and community with an excellent school system and a highly consultation skills are helpful. Excellent salary and bene acclaimed medical center. In addition . Marshfield is fits. Please send resume and picture to: Christian For home to a variety of activities and cultural programs . mation Search, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 many associated with its two-year Universit y of Wiscon Sage Road, Houston, Texas 77057. sin campus. Right in the center of everything and within three hours of Milwauke e. St. Paul/Minneapolis. Madi CLERGY OR LAY LEADERS. interested in seeing the son, Green Bay, we still retain the small town feeling of world for FREE ? England , Greece. Turkey, the Holy FULL-TIME CANON: The Cathedral Church of St. friendliness and security. Wonderful outdoor recreational Land, Ethiopia. and more! Contact Journeys Unlimited . Mark in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a full-time canon activities are also nearby . E-mail [email protected] or call 800-486-8359 ext with spec ific responsibility for liturgy and parish life (hos 205, 206, or 208. Please submit letter of application, resume ·. and personal pitality ministry and evangelism). St. Mark' s is a large , profile to: The Rt. Reverend Russell E. Jacobus, Dio dynamic cathedral in the heart of Minneapolis with local, cese of Fond du Lac, PO Box 149, Fond du Lac, WI SAPIRA, Inc. is the preeminent educational and spiritual national and international ties, and is a Community of the 54936-0149. resource for pilgrimage s. Explore the world and your Cross of Nails center . A successful candidate would be an heart through domestic and international journe ys that integral member of our team ministry . a strong liturgist integrate culture, history and spiritual stories . Customized and preach er, and an inspiration for our adult education , pilgrima ge study programs are available for individuals new member ministry and CCN programs . Pastoral care FULL-TIME RECTOR: Episcopal Church of Lincoln and group s (free for leaders). See our website , and interpersonal skills are also required . Please send County, NM, seeks rector to head a team ministry of 4 con www.sapira.com, for details and registration or call (703) resume and CDO profile before January 12 to: Andrew gregations with a combined membership of 300 in a moun 535-IIJ4. Mogendorff, Search Committee Chair, St Mark's tain resort/ranching area of south central New Mexico. Cathedral, 519 Oak Grove St. Minneapolis, MN 55403. Candidate should have strong leadership. preaching and For more information please see www.st-marks-cathe teaching skills. Master of Divinity and ordination as a priest ~ or contact [email protected]. in the Episcopal Church of USA required. Lay activity in FOR SALE: Eight Change Ringing Bells. Originally the parish is strong. Within 2 hours of major metropolitan from England. superb bells , ideal for developing a tradi area. local high school graduating several Rhodes Scholars. tional change-ringing ministry . For further informati on FULL-TIME ASSISTANT RECTOR: For large subur branch of major university in village, excellent medical please e-mail inquirie s to [email protected]. ban parish in Mt. Lebanon , PA. Primary respon sibility for facility. Summer golfing and fishing and winter skiing. youth ministry , encouraging spiritual growth , fellowship Send resume to Senior Warden Doug Conley, PO Box 473, and outreach , both for the parish and the community . Will Ruidoso Downs, NM, 88346. EPISCOPAL CHURCH SIGNS -Aluminum . familiar assist the rector in pastoral care and actively participate in E-Mail: [email protected]. colors. single and double face, economical; bracket s, too. St. Paul' s liturgical life. Please see www.stpaulspgh.org For information : Signs, St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal to learn more about St. Paul's.1-3 years youth ministry Church, 3413 Old Bainbridge Road, Tallahassee, FL experience or recent seminary graduate with related expe 32303. (850) 562-1595. ASSOCIATE RECTOR: The Church of the Holy Com rience. Respond by e-mail to [email protected] or mail to Search Committee, 1066 Washington Road, foner, a historic and vibrant Episcopal parish in Kenilworth, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228. IL on Chicago's suburban north shore. is seeking an ener getic and team-oriented priest with three or more years of experience for an opening on our clergy staff. This is a great FULL-TIME RECTOR: We are seeking a dynamic rector opportunity for someone who would like a thorough TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED, for our family-oriented congregation at Trinity Episcopal grounding in the full range of clerical responsibilities - Church in Watertown, SD. Our church is warm. inviting, preaching , teaching. liturgical leadership, pastoral care, CONTACT: TOM PARKER and especially caring to all people in the community. We youth ministry and parish administration - before moving AD MANAGER seek a candidate who is a preacher and a teacher and one on to a leadership position in his or her own parish. Our 100- who will lead our congregation. Our goals include: grow year-old community of faith is growing slowly, but steadily, ing our lay ministry within the church. continuing our com with an influx of young fanlilies. We have an open, active (414) 276-5420 munity outreach. and helping us to grow in numbers of and engaged laity and a broad range of ministries focused on parishioners. Watertown is a small, upper Midwestern com both the community and our parish. The parish is strong and EXT. 16 munity with 20,000 people. Watertown is located 1.5hours stable financially and our compensatio n package is attrac from Sioux Falls, SD, 3.5 hours from Minneapolis . MN. and tive. Send inquiries to: John Campbell, Junior Warden, 2 hours from Fargo, ND. Information about Trinity Episco Church of the Holy Comforter, 222 Kenilworth Avenue, E-MAIL: TPARKER pal Church in Watenown, SD, can be found at www.tecwa Kenilworth, IL 60043 or call (847) 251-0589 or E-mail to @LIVINGCHURCH.ORG tertown.org If interested in this wonderful opportunity, [email protected]. please contact: Senior Warden Darla Weaver, 500 14th For more information, please visit our website at www.holy Ave. NW, Watertown, SD 57201. comforter.org/who we are/parish leadership.asp.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA KANSAS CITY, MO PORTLAND, OR CHURCH OF THE ADVENT OF CHRIST THE KING OLD ST. MARY'S 1307 Holmes (816) 842-0975 ST. STEPHEN'S (503) 223-6424 261 Fell St. (415) 431-0454 www.stmaryskcmo.org 1432 S.W. 13th Ave ., 97201 The Rev. Paul A. Burrows, r Masses : Sun 8 Low ; 10 Sol: Noon : Daily, Sat 11 The Rev. Lawrance Falkowski, r Sun Mass 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) , 11 (High), Evensong & Bene Sun H Eu 7:45 & 10, Sun Sch. 10. Wed H Eu 12 diction of the Blessed Sacrament 3; Mon-Fri 7:30 Daily Mass LAS VEGAS, NV (Low); Sat Mass (w/healing) & Fed Holidays 9; Holy Days CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland SELINSGROVE, PA add'I Mass (Low) at 6:30 ; Mon-Sat Eve Prayer 6; Holy Days 1 mile off Strip (702) 735- 7655 ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 374-a289 Evensong 6 H Eu Daily (ex Sat) christlssavior@lvcm .com Sun Mass 10 (Rtte I). Weekdays as announced (Rtte II) Sacrament of Penance by appt. STUART, FL MILLVILLE, NJ ST. MARY'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd. (772) 287-3244 CHRIST CHURCH (AAC) (856) 825-1163 WILLIAMSPORT, PA The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger, r; the Rev. David Fran CHRIST CHURCH PARISH (570) 322-8160 225 Sassafras St., 08332 coeur , assoc r; the Rev. Holly Ostlund , asst r; the Rev. 426 Mulberry St. Sun H Eu 10, Tues 7:30 Prayer Group , Wed HS Eu 7:30 Jonathan Coffey , the Rev. Canon Richard Hardman, the Sun Mass 8 & 10:30, Wed 10 Rev. Peggy Sheldon, assist ing; Allen Rosenberg, organist & choir dir NEWARK, NJ Sun Eu 7:30, 9, 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq. CHARLESTON, SC www .gracechurchinnewark.org CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION PALM BEACH, FL The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill , r 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA (561) 655-4554 Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung): Mon-Fri 12:10 The Rev. Dow Sanderson, r; The Rev. Dan Clarke , c ; The S. County Rd. & Barton Ave www.bbts.org Rev. Francis Zanger, assoc. The Rev. Ralph R. Warren, Jr., 0.0., r ROSWELL, NM Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) Sun 8 H Eu rite 1, 9 rite 2, 11 rite 2 (1st, 3rd, 5th Sun), 11 MP/H ST. THOMAS A' BECKET 2600 S. Union St. Eu rite 2 (2nd & 4th Sun); HS 9 & 11 (3rd Sun); Church Lecture COLUMBIA, SC The Rev. Bob Tally, r [email protected] Tour 12 (2nd & 4th Sun): Recttal 3:30 w/Evensong at 4 (1st CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Sun H Eu 10 Sun). 1512 Blanding (803) 779-2960 The Rev. James Fraser Lyon IV, r WEST PALM BEACH, FL SANTA FE, NM Sun 8 (Low) & 10:30 (Sol). Rosary 9:30, Sun Sch. 9:30; Wed HOLY FAITH 311 E. Palace (505) 982-4447 Confession 11 ; Wed/Th Mass 12:05 HOLY TRINITY West Palm Beach The Rev. Canon Dale Coleman, r: the Rev. Jon Anderson , 211 Trinity Place (Downtown) (561) 655-8650 assoc. ; the Rev. Robert Dinegar , Ph.D., assoc. ; the Rev. Beth www.holybinitywpb.org Noland, d; the Rev. Joan Garcia, d; Or. Stanford Lehmberg, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX On the lntracoastal Waterway since 1896 music director . CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (361) 882-1735 The Rev. W. Frisby Hendricks Ill, r; the Rev. Thomas A. Brut Sun H Eu 7:30, Sung H Eu 9, 11:30, Christian Ed 10:30. Mon 700 S. Upper Broadway www.cotgs.org tell, c: the Rev. John Tucker, the Rev. Howarth Lewis, W. L day H Rosary 9:30. Tues H Eu 10. Thurs H Eu 12:10. MP and The Rev. Ned F. Bowersox, r; The Rev. Frank E. Fuller, Jr., the Rev. Grant R. Sherk , p-i-r, Mace Graham, org-ch EPda ily asst ; The Rev. Jay Burkard! , c Sun Eu 8, 10; Thur Eu/Healing 10; Fri. Eu 12:10; H.D. 9:40 Sun8 , 9, 11:15&6 Mat. 10 Eu NEW YORK, NY HONOLULU, HI ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S Park Ave. and 51st St. SAN ANTONIO, TX ST.MARK'S (808) 732-2333 www.stbarts.org (212) 378-0200 ST. PAUL'S, Grayson Street 1018 E. Grayson St. 539 Kapahulu Ave. (#13 Bus end of line) Sun Eu 8, 9 Cho Eu 11, Cho Ev 5, "Come as you are" Eu 7. The Rev. Doug Earle, r www.stpauls-satx.org Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung) ; MWF 8 Mon-Fr i MP 8, Eu 12.-0S, EP 5:30 (Thurs 6 "Sunday on Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Sol), Wed Eu & HU 10:30, C by Appl. Thursda y" Cho Eu). Sat MP & Eu 10. Church open 365 days CHICAGO, IL 8-8 (Sun 8-9). For tours call 378-0265 . Cafe open for break MILWAUKEE, WI fast. lunch & dinner Sun-Fri. Book & Gift Shop open daily. ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd at Elm 818 E. Juneau www.ascathedral.org ascensionchicago.org (312) 664-1271 The Very Rev. George Hillman, dean Sisters of St. Anne (312) 642-3638 ST. THOMAS 5th Ave. & 53nl St. Sun Masses 8, 10 (Sung). Daily as posted The Rev. Gary P. Fertig, r; the Rev. Richard Higginbotham www.saintthomaschurch .org (212) 757-7013 Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser), MP 7:30, Adult The Rev'd Andrew C. Mead, r; John Scott, organist and dir.of Ed 10, Sol E&B 4 (1S) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 music; The Rev'd Charles F. Wallace, headmaster; The Rev'd SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE (Wed), 10 (Sat); EP M-S 6, Sun 4; C Sat 5:30-6, Sun 10:30- Robert H. Stafford, pastor; The Rev'd Park McO. Bodie , pre 10:50 Rosary 9:30 Sat centor. GUANAJUATO, MEXICO Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 11 (Choral), Choral Ev 4. M-F MP ST. PAUL'.$ Calle del Cardo 6 52 (415) 152-0387 RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SuBURBAN) & H Eu 8. H Eu 12:10, EP and Eu 5:30 (Tues, Wed & Thursday www .stpauls.org.mx [email protected] ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. Choral), Sat H Eu 12:10 The Venerable Michael R. Long , r ; the Rev. Sibylle van www.stpaulsparish.org (708) 447-1604 Oijk, d asst: the Rev. Dean Underwood , r-em The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH Sun: H Eu 9, H Eu 10:30 (Sung), Wed H Eu LOH 9:30 Sun Eu 9 & 10:30. Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Sacra The Rev. James H. Cooper, D. Min ., r ment of Reconciliation 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt , NC The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, v (212) 602-0800 LUTHERAN INDIANAPOLIS, IN Watch & Hear our Services and Concerts on the Web CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (317) 636-4577 www.trinitywaHstreet.org MOJAVE, CA 125 Monument Circle, Downtown www.cccindy.org HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989-3317 The Very Rev. Robert Giannini, dean and r The Rev. William R. Hampton, STS Sun Eu 8. 9 & 11; Christian Formation 1O ; Santa Misa 1 TRINITY Broadway al Wall Street Sun Eu 10 (All service times SEPT thru MAY) Sun H Eu 9 & 11 :15. Mon-Fri MP 8:15 H Eu 12:05, EP 5:15. Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6 ; Sat 8-4 NEW ORLEANS, LA ST. PAUL'.$ Broadway at Fulton CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 CHURCH DIRECTORY KEY Sun H ·Eu 8. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 2919 St . Charles Ave. Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Sat 10-6 On the street car line at the corner of 6th St. Light face type denotes AM. bold face PM; :,dd. www.cccnola.org address; anno. c11111ounceci;A-C. i\nte Com The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean ASHEVILLE, NC munion; c1ppt.. appointment: 8. Benedict1011;C, Sun Eu 7:30 (1928), 9, 11. Christian Formation 10:10, Daily CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS (Biltmore Village) Confessions; Clio. Cho1al: S. Cl1urcr, Eu: Mand F 12:15, Tu and Th 5:30 , Wand S 9:30 f-1'/: HS). 3 Angle St. (828) 274-2681 Cr, www.allsoulscathedral .org School; c. curate; d. deacon. d r.e.. direc'.or of ST.ANNA'S 0 H Eu Sun 8, 9, 11 :15. Wed noon : 5:45 MP Tues, Thurs . religious eciucat1on; Ef • lvening Prayer; l:.u. Serving the French Quarter since 1846, 1313 Esplanade Ave. (504) 947-2121 SAINT MARY'S Grove Park r.ucl1anst Ev, Evensong; ex. except; 1S. 1st The Rev. William H. Terry , r E-mail: [email protected] 337 Charlotte St. (626) 254-5836 Sunday: hol. l1ol1cJay.f IC. Holy Coin1nur11on; Sun Eucharist (said) 8, Solemn High Mass 10, Wed 6 Low E-mail: [email protected] HD. Holy Days HS. HeallnfJ Service; HU. Holv Mass , Healing , Anointing . Sun 8 (low), 11 (Sol), Mon thru Sat EP 5:15, Mass 5:30; Wed. Exposition 3:30, Rosary 4:45 Ev & B 1st Sundays 5:30 (Oct Unction; Instr. Instructions; Int. lnte•·cessio11s; BOSTON, MA June) LOH, Laying On o1 H;:mds; Lit. Litany: Mat. 0 THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT Matins: MP Morn111gPraym: f . Penance: r. 1ec 30 Brimmer Street 02108 (617) 523-2377 RALEIGH, NC tor: r-em. rector erneritus: Ser. Semion; Sol. www.theadvent.org Email: [email protected] The Rev. Allan B. Warren Ill, r, the Rev. Benjamin J. King; the ST. TIMOTHY'S Solemn: Sta. Stat101·s:V. Vespers: v. vicar: YPF. Rev. Patrick T. Gray; Eric Hillegas . pastoral assistant for youth 4523 Six Forks Rd. (919) 787-7590 Young People's Fellowship. A/C. a1r co11C11· The Rev. Jay C. James, r; The Rev. R. Martin Caldwell, Sun MP 7:30, Ch S, 10:15; Masses 8, 9, 11:15 (Sol High); Mon tioned; H/i\. handicapped accessible Fri, MP 9; Mass 12:15 (except Wed); EP 5:30: Wed. Mass 6: assoc .; The Rev. Elmer T. Malone, assoc. 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DECEMBER 5. 2004 · TH E LIVING CHURC H 31 COWLEY PUBLICATIONS R e s o u r c e s F o r R e a din g A n d Re fl e c ti o n Penelope Duckworth M ARY Th e Imagination ef H er H eart
s Ang licans, we can loo k to Mar y not only as th e moth er of our Lord but as th e A moth er of a g row ing, chang ing chur ch that is findin g its way to a cont emporar y app reciation of her many dim ensions. Du ckworth add resses six of th ose dim ensions-Ma ry as proph et, matri arch, th eolog ian, disciple, int erce so r, and paradigm-in thi s co mpellin g work that combin es th eo logy, histor y, de\'Otion, and meditat ion on biblical texts. The Society of Saint John the Evangel ist IN QUIET SILENCE Christmas in a Cloister
oin th e broth er as th ey sing and pray th eir way through th e Tw elve D ays of JChri stm as! Includ ed ar e popular hymn s as well a lesse r know n chant s, hymn s, and caro ls from Th e Hy mnal 1982, Th e Cowley Carol Book, and the br oth ers' wid e repert oire of an cient chant , sun g here in both Latin an d Engli sh.
Robert Farrar Capon LIGHT THEOLOGY AND HE AVY CRE AM Th e Culinary Ad ventures ef Pi etro and Mad eleine
obe rt Farr ar Capon , well-kn ow n author of The Supper ef the L amb, Genesis, the /Vlovie, Rand oth er acclaim ed books, return s to th e kit chen to pr ese nt a spirit ed collection of pieces he desc rib es as "culin ary and th eo log ical snack food." 'Nith Capo n's signa tur e wit and pr ecision, his prota go nists ex plore such diver e topics as creati, ·ity, addi ction, televa nge lism, spiritu ality, and th e corr ect way to slice a leg of lamb.
Th e Society of Saint John the Evangelist GUARD Us SLEEP ING Cornpline: Psalms, Prayers, and Hy mns for the Night
his moving CD includ es two versions of Comp line and tw enty hymn s for th e night. T Includ ed ar e beloved fa\'Orites, lesse r-kn ow n "standa rd s" and seven plain so ng hymn s sun g at th e mona stery where th e broth ers live and worship.
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