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Cathedral | Spring 2012 CATHEDR AL AGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL | SPRING 2012 a cathedral in bloom *New* Orchid Tea Collection Spring is never far away with our exclusive Orchid Tea collection. Each porcelain piece is an individual work of art, with hand-painted brushstrokes creating unique variations in color. Pieces are microwave and dishwasher safe. Available in either purple & orange (shown) or green & red. Teabag holder $3.99 Set of three Openwork dishes $14.97 Keepsake box $5.99 Plate or Mug $9.99 each Tea for One $29.99 The Soul in Balance C photographs by Alexandra K. Scott, texts chosen by Heddy F. Reid and Isabelle Scott Graciously reprinted thanks to a special bequest, these photographs document an intimate appreciation of the National Cathedral’s gardens. This handsome gift book pairs photographs with apt quotations from mystics, poets, novelists, and Scripture. It also includes a brief history of the gardens. Hard cover, 95 pages, 43 full-color photographs. $24.99 “A Walk in the Bishop’s Garden” boxed notecards 20 beautiful cards, featuring five different views of the Bishop’s Garden. $14.99 SHOP ONLINE shop.cathedral.org ORDER BY PHONE at the Cathedral Store (202) 537-6267 Receive a 10 percent discount with Gifts of Spirit this ad—good online, over the phone, or in the shop through June 1, 2012. Use coupon code cads12. We accept all major credit cards. Ex Nihilo Reproduction This reproduction of Ex Nihilo, the central tympanum from the Cathedral’s west façade, celebrates the achievement of sculptor Frederick Hart. Faithfully rendering all the rich detail of this masterpiece in miniature, its subtle translucence recalls the afternoon sun on Ex Nihilo. In patinated cast resin, designed for hanging or standing display. 14" x 10 3/8" x 1 1/2" $129.99 Fredrick Hart: Changing Tides This oversize (10"x 13.5") book presents the œuvre of sculptor Frederick Hart, best known for his works at the National Cathedral and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. With essays by Fredrick Turner, Michael Novak, Tom Wolfe, and the artist’s widow. 244 full-color pages. $65.00 CATHEDR AL AGE SPRING 2012 Contents 2 Comment 16 For the Ages 28 From the Pulpit The Perpetual Springtime of God All Hallows Guild at Work The Nature of Time dr. m. leigh harrison the rev. dr. francis h. wade the rt. rev. mariann edgar budde 4 FY2011 in Review 20 Faith in America Full Disclosure program year review and financial report An interview with former the rev. dr. francis h. wade First Lady Barbara Bush 8 Revelation at Hand reflections on faith in America from different 31 Roster of Angels How Faith Speaks religious backgrounds or perspectives gifts to support the restoration in an Era of Unrest of the Cathedral the rev. dr. francis h. wade 22 Sustaining Support A profile of Secretary John 12 Blessed Earth and Margaret Dalton The Love of Neighbor and the Care for Creation 24 Focus the rev. lyndon shakespeare News from the Cathedral and dr. matthew sleeth transitions, dean search, staff updates, new honorary canon, and programs on the cover spring brings blooms to the weeping cherry trees on the cathedral close photo d. thomas above scaffolding for south transept restoration work photo c. stapert commentcommentThe Perpetual Springtime of God Some 700 years ago, GeoΩrey Chaucer began one stretching of the Middle East, and the protests in our of the first great poems in the English language with own nation. All of these are before us, inviting our these words: contemplation as well as our energy. When April’s gentle rains have pierced the drought The message of spring is hard to miss at this time of March right to the root, and bathed each sprout of year, but in the Kingdom of God it is not seasonal. through every vein with liquid of such power The promise of God is newness every morning, a it brings forth the engendering of the flower— promise I have seen fulfilled over and over in the months I have been serving as interim dean. There on pilgrimage then folks desire to start. is an open and restive spirit at work among us that � brings about an eagerness for what comes next. This The Canterbury Tales spins its stories on the energy is a hard-working and hopeful place, with people that flows through every vestige of spring, from giving shape and voice to a multitude of visions reborn earth in the garden to reborn souls at Easter. for ministry and service. I see a solid platform of There is undoubtedly an annual life surge that allows expectation gathering around the new dean whose every form of promise to shine a little brighter, every name we do not yet know. I think people are looking shred of hope to bend toward the sun, every wintered for this person to embody the perpetual springtime of foot to long for the open road. That which we all can God, calling us to new heights, new understandings, feel and see at this time of year, around us and within and new ways to be the spiritual home for the us, is at the heart of this issue of Cathedral Age. nation, with creative ways to touch and be touched We look at the renewal sweeping through the by ministry. People in the o≈ces and the nave alike Cathedral in the form of Easter, Flower Mart, and are full of ideas and energy. Hundreds of volunteers the continuing restoration following last year’s and Cathedral Congregation members continue to earthquake. There is new life coming to us through serve and be enriched by God’s Spirit moving in and the generosity of so many of the Cathedral’s through this work. Urban, pastoral, and educational faithful—from the coins of children to a contribution ministries are acquiring the kind of depth that from our colleagues at Westminster Abbey. There will enable each of them to move beyond the local are new and fruitful partnerships with the National Washington community and feed the wider church— Trust for Historic Preservation and Blessed Earth. while countless visitors from across the country and All Hallows Guild’s role in nurturing our gardens, around the world are finding their way as pilgrims woods, and lawns—begun in the wisdom of Florence to this Cathedral, in search of wonder and a closer Bratenahl and continued to this day—is given due connection with God. honor in print, even as thousands give thanks for that Every vein is filling with God’s power. I hope you work with their eyes. Minds, hearts, and institutions join me in anticipating the flowers being engendered all have a “desire to start” in one way or another on here. long-imagined journeys. The pilgrimage impulse can be seen in the restlessness of our world economy, the the rev. dr. francis h. wade interim dean right open doors and afternoon sun greets cathedral visitors 2 cathedral age photo d. thomas CATHEDR AL AGE Cathedral Age is the official quarterly publication of Washington National Cathedral. the rev. dr. francis h. wade interim dean canon kathleen a. cox executive director and chief operating officer Cathedral Age is produced by the Communications and Marketing Department of Washington National Cathedral. steven m. schwab director of external relations richard m. weinberg director of communications craig w. stapert associate director for online strategies mimi m. mcnamara senior graphic designer m. leigh harrison communications manager cathedral chapter The Rev. Dr. James P. Wind, chair; Alexander Netchvolodoff, vice-chair; C. Raymond Marvin, secretary; David J. Kautter, chair, finance committee; Maxmillian Angerholzer iii; Boyce L. Ansley; John D. Barker; Richard F. Bland; Dr. Ann Carol Brown; The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of Washington; Timothy C. Coughlin; Robert B. Coutts; The Hon. John H. Dalton; Cynthia Fowler; The Hon. C. Boyden Gray; James E. Lyons; Craig M. McKee; Dr. Eric L. Motley; Alexander Platt; Geoffrey S. Stewart; The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade, interim dean; Dorothy Woodcock = To Subscribe to Cathedral Age Cathedral Age is a benefit of nca membership. For information on membership, email [email protected]. Postmaster Send subscription orders, change of address, and other circulation correspondence to Cathedral Age c/0 Records Department, Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-5098. Copyright ©2012 Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation issn 0008-7874. Cathedral Age is published quarterly by the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation, 3101 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-5098. Periodicals postage paid at Washington, DC. Editorial comments should be addressed to The Editor, Cathedral Age, Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-5098. Telephone (202) 537-6200. Cathedral Age is a member of the Associated Church Press and Episcopal Communicators. (FSC mark placed by Linemark) spring 2012 3 fy2011October 5 2011 Ignatius Program Joshua Bolten and Program Year David Axelrod dis- july 1, 2010–june 30, 2011 cussed restoring civility to public discourse in Cathedral Age looks back on “Governing across the programmatic and fiscal year Divide.” Bob Schieffer 2011, as part of Washington moderated. National Cathedral’s photo d. marks commitment to its donors and other supporters. The first major event in the program year was the third January 13 Nancy and Paul Ignatius Program on October 5, Human Rights 2010. Other special events Figures Honored included “A Prayer for Japan” Two new interior on April 11, 2011. This moving sculptures in honor of service featured Japanese Rosa Parks and Mother music, prayer offerings from Teresa were carved in several faiths, and remarks by the narthex. Ambassador Fujisaki. photo c. stapert The Cathedral also welcomed more than 4,300 NCA members in its relaunch—as well as hundreds of thousands of individuals attending worship services, tours, February concerts, and other programs.
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