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Analysis and reflection around the church's engagement with secularism and Islam will constitute the program of this coming year's conference, led by a roster of internationally renowned speakers:
Bishop Michael Nazir Ali - Engaging Islam Dr. R. Albert Mohler - Engaging Secularism Dr. William Abraham - Do Muslims and Christians believe in the same God? Bishop Mark J. Lawrence - Conference Keynote Sermon at Choral Evensong Archbishop Gregory Venables - Global Anglicanism: The Southern Cone Connection Archbishop Valentino Mokiwa - Global Anglicanism: The African Connection Dr. Stephen Noll - Global Anglicanism: Ecclesiological Renewal post-Gafcon/Lambeth Bishop Robert Duncan - North American Anglicanism post-Gafcon/Lambeth Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi - Concluding Keynote Sermon at the Conference Eucharist
Plenary panels and small group opportunities ,vill be interspersed throughout the conference. Networking sessions and gatherings for theological educators and bloggers will be held. M,\ior panelists, discussion leaders and liturgical participants will include Bishop FitzSimons Allison, Bishop Jack Iker, Roberta Bayer, Michael Carreker, Bill Dickson, Kendall Harmon, Edith Humphrey, William McKeachie, Joe Murphy, William Nikides, Ashley Null, David Short, Steve Wood, Al Zadig, and many other lay leaders, clergy and bishops of the Common Cause Partnership. Cost: $85 includes box lunch on Friday and BBQ on Friday night
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His answer is wonderfully pastoral and comforting - not only to the boy but also to all who are in the same place as the boy and those who care for and with them. Dr. Reynolds refers us to the life and example of our Lord. We are all crea tures of a loving Creator, who has loved us into existence and sustains us with divine love. He writes, "Through Jesus, the creator God comes to us not as we might expect - a possessing, domineering, dis placing, or controlling presence - but rather in the form of self-giving love, inviting or luring us into rela tional creativity and wholeness." To get to this point, Dr. Reynolds rejects the attempts of theodicy to explain the facts of disability. The problem, he asserts, is not the dis abled one but the society whose val ues have defined and prized ability, health and wholeness in terms of productivity. It is as sensible to do this as it would be to define it to be normal for everyone to swim like (Continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH S BOOKS l I I (Continued from previous page) too many modem Americans seem to cer desperately trying not to leave a Michael Phelps and to call everyone expect that last line to read, "And now hospital that can do nothing more for 'I else "disabled"! the storm won't come." In this slim vol her appears, contra the author's rather l The book is exciting and a trans ume, Greg Garrett, forced interpretation, less trusting of t forming experience - not only for professor of English modem medicine than fearful that her "disabled" persons but also for "non at Baylor University life is about to end, signified in her mind disabled" ones. and writer-in-resi by leaving for home and what will be l I (The Rev.) George Ross dence at Episcopal her deathbed. I Pleasant Hill, Calif Theological Seminary The author seems otherwise \ of the Southwest, insightful, noting how pain and tragedy catch complacent Americans I recounts meeting a I Storiesfrom the Edge number of these sorts painfully unprepared and with sadly A Theologyof Grief of folks who've been brought up short simplistic notions of God. A brief and By Greg Garrett. John Knox Press. Pp. 131. by suffering and/or death during his at times affecting read. $16.95. ISBN 978-0-664-23204-7. three months' Clinical Pastoral Educa Dan Muth The wise man built his house tion stint at a hospital in Texas. St. Leonard, Md. upon the rock; The author comes across as a kind The wise man built his house listener and good pastor who never upon the rock; quite gets around to providing the the CanChristianity Cure The wise man built his house ology promised in the subtitle, dispens Obsessive-Compulsive upon the rock; ing with the intellectual stuff fairly early Disorder? And the rain came tumbling to concentrate on stories, many quite By Ian Osborn. Brazos Press. Pp. 208. $17.99. down. affecting, of patients he encounters. ISBN 1587 432064. There's the odd miss: The young According to psychiatrist Ian So goes the old children's song. All woman with the inoperable brain can- Osborn, Obsessive-Compulsive Disor- THE NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO THE AMERICAN PROTO SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM Our Lady of Grace Episcopal Church 1011 North 7th Street at Ontario Avenue Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081 Fr. Rex D. Perry, Rector~ Dr. R. Benjamin Dobey, Organist & Choirmaster Friday, October 10, 2008 Saturday, October 11, 2008 5:00 p.m. Solemn Evensong of the BVM 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Procession & Choral Scholars - Nashotah House Solemn High Pontifical 5:30 p.m. Intercessory Shrine Prayers Mass 6:00 p.m. Wine & Cheese Reception The Bishop of Fond du Lac, Celebrant;Fr. John Heschle, Overnight Accommodations: Preacher;Music provided by Gaudete Brass Quintet Grand Stay Hotel, Sheboygan 12:00 p.m. Gourmet Luncheon Across from Grace Church 2:00 p.m. Shrine Prayers & Devotions Special Grace Church Rate $89.90 Barbara Hollinshead, Reservations: 920-208-8000 Washington, D.C., mezzo soprano solos of the French Saturday Lunch Reservations - $15 and Italian baroque Call 920-452-9659 3:00 p.m. Solemn Benediction of Email: [email protected] The Blessed Sacrament 6 THE LIVING CHURCH· SEPTEMBER28. 2008 I der (OCD) affects 1.9-3%of the popu As We KnewHim who were nurtured by the more than lation (p. 29), although this may be Reflectionson M. BasilPennington 80 books on centering prayer and low. OCD is characterized by intru Compiled and edited by Michael Moran and monastic spirituality he published in sive, recurrent, unwanted, and inap Ann Overton. Paraclete Press. Pp. 207. his long and productive career as a propriate thoughts - obsessions; and $29.95. ISBN 978-1-55725-539-6. writer. But to those who knew Pen the "acts performed solely to put" When M. Basil Pennington died in nington personally, his death left an them right - compulsions. This vol 2005 of injuries suffered in a car acci even deeper loss. ume is addressed to Christians of all dent, his death caused a discemable The writers who contributed to this traditions who are affected by OCD. void in the legions of spiritual seekers (Continued on next page) Osborn suggests that many impor- tant figures of Christian history have been afflicted with OCD, and he studies three of them in depth - God Seekers Martin Luther, John Bunyan, and Can Christianity Cure St. Therese of OBSESSIVE- Lisieux. Each of CENT u 1\JE COMPULSIVE them overcame DISORDER> their OCD by spe PI R1 r u· cific, and similar, s IAN OSBORN. MD spiritual insights. "They discovered that God would take responsibility for any and all of their tormenting fears, if only they turned to him in trust." The second half of this work is a clinical exploration of OCD from the unique perspective of a psychiatrist who has overcome OCD and now spe cializes in its treatment. Osborn reviews current treatment modalities, including medications and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. He then offers a "therapy of trust" in the per son of God based upon his interpreta tions of Luther, Bunyan, and Therese. There are a number of problems with this book. Osborn, in his histori cal treatment, hopelessly confuses Renaissance with Reformation and Counter-Reformation, blaming the former for the excesses of the latter. Discussion of his proposed Christian cure, or "therapy of trust," consists of a mere three pages and leaves patient and counselor alike wishing for more detail. Still, this book should provoke fur ther discussion of the relationship of spirituality to good mental health. In a church currently obsessed with sexu At your bookstore, WM. B. 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Among the top ing stories about many of these children I ics: the health of teenagers, caring for will help parents through pregnancy and caregivers, "the collapse of primary birth. The author affirms the beauty of a care medicine," and establishing a life, whether lived for 80 years or 18 budget for a parish nurse ministry. minutes. GOOD MOURNING: Getting Through Your THE CONSOLATIONS OF THEOLOGY. Edited Considering a Grief. By Allan Hugh Cole, Jr. Westminister by Brian S. Rosner. Eerdmans. Pp. x and 159. $16. ISBN 978-0802860408. retirement community ... John Knox Press. Pp. 128. $14.95. ISBN 978- 0664232689. To offer consolation, six a cottage versus an An associate professor of ~ instructors at theological apartment? pastoral care at a Presbyte- >0:·i;\ , schools write on different topics while incorporating Trinity Oaks has the perfect rian seminary explains that mourning is a process that the stories and views of a fig answer ... all the services and comes out of grief and does ure in history - anger (Lac amenities with cottages as not just happen but "must be sought tantius ), obsession (Augustine), despair well as apartments! With the and intentionally engaged." He outlines (Luther), anxiety (Kierkegaard), disap new expansion, Trinity Oaks strategies for moving through grief pointment (Bonhoeffer) and pain (C.S. has a lot to "crow" about. toward new, healthy relationships and Lewis). Includes many popular refer Come visit and let us show explains that the book will be more ences (e.g. despair as expressed in the you. 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Pennington emerges from \ Lutlwmn Netiremenr ( (munwlit\' Interspersed throughout the book is the book as a true seeker after and 728 Klumac Road Pennington's own distinctive voice. In lover of God. Salisbury, NC 28144 his delightful "Pennington Family His In the end, this book accomplishes [email protected] tory and Myth," written for his own exactly what it should: It motivates family, Pennington shares his own the reader to revisit the vast and var family history. An appendix of Pen ied writings that Fr. Basil left as his nington's writings amazes even the legacy and our spiritual treasure. most loyal Pennington follower with (The Rev.) Jamie Parsley EQUALHOUSING ,t,!'omm,tm,,.t,.,fJmll,"·,· OPPORTUNITY its vastness. Also included are two Fargo, N.D. 8 THE LIVING CHURCH· SEPTEMBER28. 2008 An Invitation to Seasons of Health Ministry WITH THE DAWN REJOICING: A Christian Perspective on Pain and Suffering. By Melan nie Svoboda, SND. Twenty-Third Publications. Conference for Health Pp. 138. $12.95. ISBN 978-1-58595-699-9. The author, a speaker and retreat Ministry & Parish Nursing leader, has a painful, chronic disease for which there is no known cure. She Healing & Hope wrote these 36 meditations for people who are experiencing any sort of pain, Featuring Keynote Speaker :\cll'.'.ISTRIES including the pain of everyday "messi ness." She emphasizes that God speaks in a special way through suffering and The Right Rev. Mark L. MacDonald invites readers to pay attention to the suffering of others. April 16-18, 2009 in Omaha, NE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FAITH AND FIT For more information contact NEHM: NESS: A Practical Guide for Health and Well 317-253-1277 ext. 34 ness. By Henry Brinton and Vikram Khanna. www.episcopalhealthministries.org CSS Publishing. Pp. 277. $23.95. ISBN 978-0- 7880-2463-4. A book that is comprehensive in attention to its subject, one that will be useful, especially to those wanting to be more con By Kay Strong sistent in caring for their bodies. This beautifully illustrated "outline" of the Bible starts The commandments don't with The Creation and progresses through the End of Time. explain much on their own, Discover what God has done for you! however - e.g. "Commandment 4: " ... this kind of overview of scriptures is very helpful for people Thou Shalt be Strong." Preachy and at L______j who are trying to get into the scriptures perhaps for the first time." times more detailed than some may Bishop Michael Marshall. Asst Bishop of London. wish to wade through. and Rector o{Holy Trinity Church. London, England ~ Perfect for individual or small group study~ (includes s & h) Available through: FIFTEEN-MINUTE RETREATS to Slow Down $12.00 www.lulu.com Your World. By Joseph J. Juknialis. World E-mail: [email protected] Or Call: (239) 594-1728 Library Publications. Pp. 135. $12.95. ISBN 978- 1584593775. In each of these 30 brief mediations or "retreats," a Roman Catholic priest writes on a different topic - longing, The Guild of All Souls commitment, a cluttered life, our expectations in prayer - drawn from A iroup qf Anilican Christians around the world, scripture. He then invites readers into praying.forthe sick, the dying and the dead further reflection and action. and witnessingto the Communion efSaints NAVIGATING NAVIGATING THE MEDICAL MAZE. ANNUAL REQUIEM MASS THE MEDICAL MAI! By Steven L. Brown. Brazos Press. Pp. 272. $14.99. ISBN 978-1-587 43-207-1. SATURDAY, 8 NOVEMBER, 11:00 a.m. In response to the suffering he has seen because of bad med Church of the Resurrection ical advice, a cardiologist and 119 East 74th Street ITIYU •· •••••• •• professor of internal medicine takes the reader inside the world of New York, New York health care and what he describes as the "customs and dangers of this www.resurrectionnyc.org strange land." His aim is to equip read ers to ask questions and find their way SERMON: Fr Trent Fraser, SSC when health concerns arise, in their MUSIC: Michael Haydn, Requiem in C, with orchestra own lives and the lives of their families. All are most welcome The Living Church staff SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 9 I NEWS l I l I HurricaneRecovery Begins in LouisianaDioceses l For many members of the dioceses billion in damage in its of Louisiana and Western Louisiana, wake. Many of the region's Saturday, Sept. 6 was a day to partici 2 million storm evacuees pate in clean-up efforts. Hurricane returned home to find that Gustav made landfall on the Louisiana they lacked many essential • coast Sept. 1, leaving an estimated $4 services. Within days of the storm, the Rt. Rev. D. Bruce Haiti,Dominican Dioceses MacPherson, Bishop of Western Louisiana, said he Batteredby Storms expected all congregations The dioceses of Haiti and the in his diocese would hold Dominican Republic were recover Sunday services as sched ing from Tropical Storm Fay and uled on Sept. 7. But in a let Hurricane Gustav when Hurricane ter to diocesan clergy, Hanna arrived and stalled on Sept. 5. Bishop MacPherson noted The storms have killed more than that according to the head 200. United Nations peacekeepers of the Louisiana electrical Mark Stevenson/Diocese of Louisiana photo are coordinating relief efforts. utility company, the A sign in front of St. Patrick's Church, Zachary, La. Hurricane Gustav hit the Haitian amount of electrical equip- capital of Port au Prince on Aug. 26. ment damaged by Hurricane Gustav wind and rain, but really no serious The storm toppled the few remain exceeded the damage caused by Hur impact nor loss of power for most," he ing trees in the city and caused wide ricane Katrina. For this reason, some continued. spread electrical outages. The residents would likely be without In the Diocese of Louisiana, congre normal post-disaster need for imme power until the end of September, and gations that had electrical power used diate food, water and shelter has possibly longer. seed money from Episcopal Relief and been made more complicated The diocesan center in Alexandria Development to offer their facilities as because of Haiti's lack of good roads did not reopen until Sept. 5 because of a hub for their neighborhoods. and other essential infrastructure. flooding. Some parts of the diocese St. Patrick's, Zachary, served more Even before the destruction by the received more than 20 inches of rain than 200 hot meals in less than two storms, Haiti was suffering from within a 24-hour period. hours Sept. 4, said the Rev. Canon food shortages caused by poor har "Alexandria received a tremendous Mark Stevenson, canon to the ordi vests, high energy prices, and the amount of water and tree damage, and nary. St. Augustine's, Metairie, and St. diversion of crops to biofuels. the area [was] pretty much shut down George's, New Orleans, also began Storms destroyed some of the until [Sept. 4], in keeping with govern serving free meals within a few days. docking facilities in Port au Prince, mental directive and curfew," Bishop Most churches in New Orleans further complicating the delivery of MacPherson wrote. came through the storm relatively relief supplies. U.N. peacekeepers unscathed. By contrast, virtually every worked through the night to repair a Sharing Electrical Power church in Baton Rouge sustained dam dock in the flooded city so that sol In the week following the storm, age from high wind and heavy rains. diers and dock workers could Bishop MacPherson was able to make The most severely affected churches unload a supply ship. UNICEF put contact with leadership from nearly were on the opposite bank of the Mis the number of displaced Haitians at every congregation, he said. sissippi River from Baton Rouge. 650,000, including about 300,000 "The report overall was favorable These included Christ Church, Gonza children. Many have lost their homes with minimal damages, although I am les; St. Mary's, Morganza; St. Paul's, or had to climb onto roofs as the confident we will hear of additional New Roads, and Holy Communion, water rose. damages," he said. "Surprisingly, some Plaquemine. Despite a widely circu The number of displaced persons areas such as Lafayette, Abbeville and lated Associated Press photo of St. in the Dominican Republic was esti New Iberia did well and reported Matthew's, Houma, with part of its mated to be 44,000,according to that [minimal] loss of power, or in some steeple lying on the front lawn, the country's Civil Defense agency. cases, not at all. In all of these areas damage there did not appear to be damage reports were minimal. Episcopal News Service contributed structural, Canon Stevenson said. "The Lake Charles area experienced to this report. Steve Waring 10 THE LIVING CHURCH , SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 PennsylvaniaConvention to Ruleon Camp's Future Clergy and lay deputies to the con committee of the diocese filed a pre vention of the Diocese of Pennsylvania sentment complaint against Bishop will consider competing resolutions on Bennison. The committee alleged that the fate of Camp Wapiti, a high-profile he had not been completely forthcom project begun during the episcopacy of ing with the committee about expen Bishop Charles E. Bennison, Jr. Con ditures, particularly with respect to vention meets Nov. 8 at Philadelphia the development of Camp Wapiti. Cathedral. Eventually, the standing committee In 2004, the diocese executed a complaint, which did not include any complex financial agreement that criminal allegations against Bishop included outright purchase of part of Bennison, was dropped. approximately 700 acres of undevel Bishop Bennison was inhibited in oped land along the Chesapeake Bay 2007 on unrelated charges stemming in Maryland. The contract included an from sexual misconduct of his option to purchase the remaining par brother. An ecclesiastical court found cel. Soon afterward, at the direction of Bishop Bennison guilty in June and he the bishop, the diocese began making is awaiting sentencing by the court. Last December, the diocese exer improvements to the site with the idea Camp Wapiti photos of constructing a camp and confer cised its option to purchase the Inside and outside the chapel at the Diocese of ence center. remainder of the property. Under Pennsylvania's Camp Wapiti in Maryland. After several years of increasingly terms of the financing arrangement required to make any payments on the acrimonious relations, the standing with the bank, the diocese is not $3.2-million purchase for two years, at which time both interest and principle are due. WashingtonBishop Critical of Lambeth In May, diocesan council overruled The Rt. Rev. John Chane, Bishop of existence of humankind and the envi a standing committee recommenda Washington, has criticized Arch ronmental health of our planet," he tion to send diocesan youth to another bishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams continued. camp. Using the limited facilities for scapegoating gay and lesbian Bishop Chane said Archbishop already completed, Camp Wapiti Anglicans and for Williams' call for sacrifice in order to served fewer than 100 campers during spending too much keep the Anglican Communion intact two one-week camp sessions this time placating bish fell entirely on the homosexual com summer. ops who did not munity. "[The committee is] committed to attend the Lambeth "I for one will not ask for any more giving the diocesan convention the Conference. sacrifices to be made by persons in our chance to weigh in on Wapiti's poten "There was far too church who have been made outcasts tial mission and ministry benefits," much recognition of because of their sexual orientation," he stated a release by an ad hoc group of those who chose not said. "The Anglican Communion must Camp Wapiti supporters, who recently to participate in this Bishop Chane face the hard truth that when we scape announced plans to submit a resolu Lambeth Conference goat and victimize one group of people tion to convention in favor of retaining and far too little recognition of those in the church, all of us become victims the camp. bishops who chose to come," Bishop of our own prejudice and sinfulness." The diocese's Finance and Property Chane wrote in an opinion piece pub Bishop Chane's comments were pub Committee is sponsoring a competing lished on the internet. Bishop Chane lished the same week that the Church resolution calling for the sale of Camp said that among the bishops in atten Times of England reported that 300 Wapiti. Michael Rehill, diocesan chan dance were "some who did not want bishops who did not attend the confer cellor, said that purchase and develop to have their names released to the ence have not received Archbishop ment of the property as a camp has press as participants for fear that their Williams' promised "bridge-building" significantly depleted the diocese's boycotting primates would punish letters. Both Archbishop Williams and endowment accounts, causing signifi them when they returned home. the Rev. Canon Kenneth Kearon, secre cant cuts in a number of other areas, "Blaming the least among us con tary general of the Anglican Consulta including support for struggling inner tinues to divert our attention away tive Council have been on leave, the city parishes. from the issues that threaten the very Church Times reported. Steve Waring SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 11 Bethlehemto Continue SudanesePartnership The Diocese of Bethlehem (Pa.) and the Diocese of Kajo-Keji in The Epis copal Church of the Sudan will con tinue their companion relationship despite a public disagreement over the authority of scripture, said the two bishops in a joint letter. During the Lambeth Conference, the Sudanese House of Bishops released a letter in which the U.S. church was blamed for the current divided state of the Anglican Communion. After the letter was released, Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul, primate of the Sudan, called on Bishop V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire to resign, but Bishop Paul Marshall of Bethlehem was able to meet with Archbishop Bul later during BPxley Hall Seminary photo the conference. Dean John Kevern (center) of Bexley Hall seminary, Columbus, Ohio, greets vice president Joseph "Archbishop Daniel made it clear Belmont of the Seychelles following a service of Evensong on Aug. 29 at St. Paul's Cathedral in that although theological differences Victoria, Seychelles. Dean Kevern conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity honoris causa on exist within the Communion, and that Bishop Santosh Marray (left) of the Seychelles, who previously served in the Diocese of Florida. our cultures are different in some respects, he is extremely grateful for PittsburghParties Agree to IndependentReview the New Hope project, and that he The Diocese of Pittsburgh and one are not entitled to seize the assets of very much supports the ongoing part of its largest parishes have agreed to the diocese. If necessary we will vig nership between the dioceses of Kajo the use of an independent third party, orously pursue this position in litiga Keji and Bethlehem," said Bishop called a "special master," who will be tion." Marshall and Bishop Anthony Poggo appointed by the court and review all In October 2005, the diocese set of Kajo-Keji in a joint letter. diocesan financial records prior to a tled out of court with the rector, sen final vote by diocesan convention ior warden and vestry of Calvary next month to leave The Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh. Calvary had BRIEFLY... Church. taken issue with a resolution The nominating committee for the The special master "will have no approved at diocesan convention in bishop coadjutor in the Diocese of role regarding the operation of the 2003 that called for a policy of releas South Dakota will receive names diocese," according to a statement ing diocesan control of property to through Oct. 15. Bishop Creighton issued by Bishop Robert Duncan of any congregation which sought to Robertson, 64, called for the election Pittsburgh. "Rather the special mas disaffiliate from the diocese. of his successor two years ago at ter will review all diocesan financial In a statement given to the Pitts convention. The slate of nominees is records and make recommendations burgh Post-Gazette after the scheduled to be announced in March to the court regarding which prop announcement, Walter DeForest, the and a special electing convention is erty is covered by the provisions in lawyer representing Calvary, said, "It scheduled to be held May 9 in Pierre. the 2005 stipulation (i.e., what is is highly likely that Bishop Duncan diocesan property and what is parish and the other leadership of the dio The Rev. LadsonF. Mills Ill, rector of property). The appointment of a spe cese will purport to separate from Christ Church, St. Simons Island, Ga., cial master has no impact on whether The Episcopal Church, and it is our has been added by petition as a sixth [The Episcopal Church] or its repre position that the court order of Oct. nominee for the election of a bishop of sentatives can make any claim to any 14, 2005, addresses what will happen the Diocese of Southern Virginia. The property. These issues will be in that regard. It is certainly the posi special electing convention was to be addressed at a later date. We have tion of Calvary that the new leader held Sept. 27 at Powhatan County clearly stated our position that the ship of the diocese will be in charge High School near Richmond. minority who oppose realignment of those assets." MoreNews, page 27 12 THE LIVING CHURCH· SErTEMBER28, 2008 By James Hamilton "Does everyone get (physically) healed?" he asks rhetorically. "No. But I can't build my faith on what does e live in an age of medicine and reason, and yet n't happen. I don't believe there is a time that some form Wwe are called to prayer for true physical healing. of healing doesn't occur. Healing prayer is inviting the While some conduct studies that seek to prove interces Holy Spirit to do things that medicine cannot do." sory prayer works, in the sense that it is a viable and The order is governed by region. Each region has a appropriate therapy, others cast doubt on these efforts. director, an assistant director, a representative, a con For instance, the New England Journal of Medicine vener and so on. Becky Morrison, convener of OSL attacked a broad swath of such studies in the 2000 article Region 4, came to the order in 1986through an announce "Should Physicians Prescribe Religious Activities?" "We ment in her parish church in Indianapolis. Originally,she believe the evidence is generally weak and unconvincing, was looking for healing for her family, but she quickly since it is based on studies with serious methodologic learned that it was a community that she couldn't keep to flaws, conflicting findings, and data that lack clarity and herself. Ms. Morrison's ecstatic recounting of healing sto specificity," the article said. ries in her life make it easy to see why she was asked to Others question whether it is even appropriate to apply be a convener, a position charged with organization of such quantitative analysis to a spiritual discipline, poten meetings and dissemination of the most recent writing tially treading dangerously close to testing God. about the practice and success of healing prayer. She While debate over efficacy continues, ministries of recalls personal healing as "a real true internalizing of healing prayer also continue in the church. The views of God in my life." leaders in these ministries point to how such prayer often The North American director of OSL, the Rev. Larry involves more than physical healing. They also suggest Mitchell, recently retired from his parish ministry at St. how the practices of medicine and prayer might coexist. Stephen's Church, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, to The Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) seeks to commit fully to its ministry. He is quick to tell stories reinvigorate the practice of healing prayer worldwide, the about healing because, as he explains, they act as a wit kind asking and prepared for real physical results. The ness for Christ's gospel. Fr. Mitchell does not deny that ecumenical order has more than 6,000 members in North healing prayer as a concept can be perceived as a divisive America alone, and they are praying not only for the heal theology. There are those who see it as a fundamental ele ing of their neighbors and loved ones, but for a revival in ment of their faith, and those who view it with skepti a church-wide acknowledgement that Christ's mandate to cism. Yet he expresses his hope that this needn't be. heal was not figurative and that the Holy Spirit is both "Whatever your theological perspective, what your powerful and accessible. Most chapters meet monthly to need is, that is what you are likely to believe," he claims. pray in community, following a liturgical rite of sorts. Fr. Mitchell talks readily about the order's ecumenical The Rev. Jack Sheffield, a member of the OSL since identity, focusing on how the structure of the order is 1993 and a conference speaker on the topic of healing meant to model healing as much as to promote it on a per prayer, gets to the heart of the matter. "Everybody needs sonal level. to be healed," he states emphatically. Fr. Sheffield's easy "We are not set up to fight denominational battles," he demeanor and quick laugh lend truth to his contention says when discussing the tensions in the Anglican Com that the order is generally filled with fun people who love munion in both the U.S. and Canada. "Our mission is to Jesus and take Christ at his word. (Continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 13 l&llllfHealing ~Prayer (Continued from previous page) her healing. With the assistance of the proclaim the gospel of Christ, to pro chaplain's office, her friends created a claim that Christ heals, and to pro healing service that was well claim that healing is open to attended. The mayor requested to everyone." read a psalm. Her recovery after the Felix J. Rogers, a cardiologist and service was immediate - nothing active member at Christ Church short of a miracle. She sat up in bed Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and demanded to know "What hap makes a distinction between "hard" pened?" Chaplain Muncie emphasizes and "soft" results of healing prayer. the necessity to be ready for such mir "Multiple, randomized, controlled acles. "What you want to do is open trials show that intercessory prayer up," she says. does not have measurable benefit in The Rev. Bob Lawrence of St. clinical outcomes," he argues in an Michael's Church, Charleston, S.C., article in a recent edition of Founda was attracted to the parish six years tions of Osteopathic Medicine. But ago because of its now 15-year com he goes on to clarify his point: "This mitment to healing ministry. St. Brian H. Kirn photo should not be a challenge to religious The Rev. Margaret Muncie at the "blessing of the Michael's has made healing prayer a faith. hands" during pastoral care week at St. Luke's core part of its identity. In addition to "Research studies often start out Roosevelt hospitals in New York City. healing prayer at all Sunday services, with 'hard' end points, such as death the church has several weekly healing or length of survival. Later they move to 'soft' outcomes, services, Bible studies to train parishioners in healing, some of which are more important to patients, such as meetings of the Order of St. Luke, and an active Stephen quality of life. In this regard, future studies of noetic Ministry. While he has stories to tell of miraculous physi (meaning pertaining to the mind) interventions might cal healing, Fr. Lawrence emphasizes that answers to assess non-clinical outcomes, such as happiness, hope, prayer are "more often spiritual and mental healing." and acceptance in the face of adversity, at least some of The Rev. Gary Dalmasso, also a member of the OSL, which have been described as fruits of the Spirit." has taken his commitment to prayer and healing a step The suggestion that prayer can be substantiated as a further. He and his wife, the Rev. Judith Dalmasso, way to access spiritual fruits may be a point most would founded Renewal in Christ Ministries in Moline, 111.,and feel comfortable believing. But what about those times attend to congregations around the country, traveling, when recovery seems, at least anecdotally, miraculous? speaking and healing. "I know it's hard," assures the Rev. Margaret Muncie, He suggests caution when dealing with healing as a acting director of pastoral care at St. Luke's-Roosevelt pop culture fad, stating that "lots of areas are spiritually hospitals in New York City. "Healing prayer doesn't dangerous." While wary of imitators, he affinns with pas always work in the way you expect it to. But, even when sion that "we should be open vessels for healing love to the prognosis looks bleak and I think to myself, 'I should flow through us." The origin of prayer is incarnational, he speak the truth in love' as Paul says, and focus on the real explains. "If we are called to pray, the initiative comes ity of their condition, I don't know what the truth is yet. I from God," Fr. Dalmasso says. "It gives him the opportu don't shut down hope." nity for us to ask Then he can work in concrete ways in Chaplain Muncie has experienced healing herself, hav our life. Any other way would violate the gift of free will." ing made a miraculous recovery from a brain tumor. She While double-blind clinical trials may show prayer as claims the power of healing prayer in her recovery, but inconsequential in healing, those who play such roles in also elevates the excellence of her physical therapy, her personal miracles will not be convinced that it was a ran community, and even the brace on her leg. "I am kind of domized result, the placebo effect, or even the power of an integrationist," she says. positive thinking. Several contributors pointed to the She tells a story to explain her point about hope and multitude of healings that Jesus performed as attestation integration. A reporter from a local 24-hour news station of his identity and proof of his power, suggesting that the was clipped by a car mirror while reporting a story. She way that prayer works is inextricably linked to the wit was thrown to the ground and sustained innumerable ness of Christ's ministry and the loosing of the power of fractures to the skull. The reporter was rushed to a hos sin and death. pital emergency room, but damage was found to be Fr. Mitchell addressed this issue, saying, "Part of our extensive. Over weeks in a coma, her friends, family and healing is not to fear death." O community did not cease in their vigil for her recovery. Not only were denominational lines blurred, but being James Hamilton is a recent graduate of Seabury-West that she was a reformed Jew marrying a devout Roman ern Theological Seminary working at St. Mark's Church, Catholic, interfaith prayers were continually raised for Glen Ellyn, Ill. 14 THE LIVING CHURCH· SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 Yes, God Heals By Larry Harrelson "Does God heal today?" Answers vary, depending on one's religious orientation (or not) and the church or religious group to which one belongs. I have affirmed God's ability to heal from a rather early age. Speaking autobiographically, I grew up in pentecostalism, which vigorously preached and practiced divine healing. AB a teenager with a toothache, I remember being in pain while lis tening to a 45-rpm rock-and-roll record in my bedroom. Since my tooth was hurting, I prayed for the toothache to go away. I was amazed when the pain stopped immediately and did not return. An epiphany came to my house that day. Fast forward several years. After college and Anny duty, I became an Episcopalian. Imagine my surprise to learn that those Episcopalians anointed with oil, laid on hands, and prayed for healing - just like the pentecostals of my youth, albeit often in a more formal manner. After a while, I went to seminary and began a ministry as an Episcopal priest. AB a priest, I have anointed with oil, laid hands on, and prayed for healing of people in churches, hospitals, homes, nursing homes, mental hospitals, and other places. I, too, have been the recipient of healing ministry several times in church, hospital, and home. I believe that God wants our wholeness. Surprising things can happen in response to prayer, as well as more subtle and progressive healings. I have discovered that healing is multi faceted and that there is healing for our memories, thought pat terns, and interpersonal relationships, as well as our bodies. Being able to accept God's forgiveness and to forgive our selves, as well as others, is no small healing matter. Opening ourselves to and welcoming the Holy One brings "peace that passes all understanding." We are complex human beings and yet a whole. Healing in one part of our lives positively affects other parts. Moreover, I believe God heals through medicine - such as physicians who have performed surgeries and developed the right mix of medications for me. My wife, family, and friends In the Villages the Sick Were Brought Unto Him. J.J. Tissot. 1890. who love, support, and forgive me are agents of God. Wise counsel and friendship has brokered wholeness/holiness on more than one occasion. The right words from holy scripture I believe that God have uplifted, corrected, and sustained me. The real presence of the risen Christ in communion has brought tangible evidence of wantsour wholeness. love in times of not feeling well. The body of Christ in the people who surround me brings life, belonging and hope. God works in subtle, behind-the-scenes ways and in direct, dramatic ways. With open minds and hearts, the divine healing initiative may be intuited if not always fully comprehended. Does God heal today? Yes - in many ways. Look and behold. D The Rev. Larry Harrelson is retired from parish ministry and lives in Meridian, Idaho. SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 15 \ I pronged program to help people work toward health and well being by learn l ing to eat right, live well, and love God. The program is described in their new l book, Your Whole Life: The 3D Plan for Eating Right, Living Well, and Loving I t Healthy, God (Paraclete Press). I The ideas for Your Whole Life were developed from Showalter's original 3D \ program, launched more than 30 years l Whole ago, which incorporated the elements l ! The 3D program I Lives l was developed \ I I because the different facets of our lives are so integrated that when we get out of balance, the other areas of our lives are impacted. of diet, discipline and discipleship. Although the program was successful, the new Your Whole Life approach streamlines the 3D concepts by provid ing a 12-week program that walks par ticipants through the processes of By Heather F. Newton ing. Or we may channel energy we making step-by-step improvements to need to use solving problems into furi health, daily lifestyle, and spiritual nevitably, there are times when we ous workouts at the gym. Most people growth. Ibecome stuck, off track or out of have had to adjust their food intake and The 3D program was developed balance. We t:ry valiantly to hold every exercise habits to accommodate a because the different facets of our thing together and remain steadfast change in activity level or middle-aged lives-whether physical, emotional or models of harmony and health. But we spread. However, for some, unhealthy spiritual-are so integrated that when develop dysfunctional shortcuts to eating patterns can so undermine a pro we get out of balance in any one area of bypass tough choices or hard truths, ductive life that a call to action to life, the other areas of our lives are and the route from health to habit gets address the problem is in order. impacted, says Showalter. "If we are shorter and shorter. While fad diets and celebrity fitness not concerned about health and well When our lives are out of sync, so is tips may provide short-term help, true being, it affects us spiritually," says Ms. our ability to care for ourselves prop change that yields a fulfilling life Showalter. "Even if we read the Bible erly. We may overcompensate for an requires a holistic approach. Author and segment our lives, one area can issue in life that is draining us by Carol Showalter and nutritionist Mag affect another. For instance, we can attempting to refuel through overeat- gie Davis have designed a three- have a quiet time in the morning but get 16 THE LIVING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 Eating Right • Keep a journal of everything you eat and drink, and become aware of your eating habits and patterns. • Plan three healthy lunches for yourself. • Make one dinner sacred. Set the table, in the car to drive to work and be angry. there actually is a lot going on under light candles, pray, break bread This can in tum affect our eating and neath surface that needs help, encour together, and enjoy the food health." agement, and support. The 3D program and the company. Thus the 3D Program was designed to helps participants share openly about bring every aspect of life together so the areas in which they need support, LivingWell that people work on improving their whether it's that they've gained 40 • Buy a pedometer and start tracking lives as a whole and not just making pounds or that their house is a mess or how many steps you take changes to one aspect of their lives. their child has run away." in an average day. Building on the foundation of the 3D Ms. Showalter said the element of • Find a new way to nourish yourself. program, Showalter invited nutritionist spiritual development through disciple other than with food-look at the stars, and registered dietician Maggie Davis to ship was a critical part of the 3D pro listen to a beautiful piece of music, help write the new Your Whole Life gram, and spiritual growth continues to read a magazine or start a good book. book and to share her be the core of the spiritual insights that Whole Life book. LovingGod transcend diet and "People have asked nutrition advice. me if God cares what I • Meditate on this verse daily: "Be still The book is divided weigh," she said. "I and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). • Pray for five people in your church into 12 chapters, one don't think he cares by name. for each of the 12 what I weigh, but I do weeks, and each chap think he cares if it ter includes informa frustrates or obsesses '/L...1) tion on overcoming Ms. Showalter (left) and Ms. Davis me. Anything that sitting down to dinner with family and unhealthy eating habits address eating patterns in con takes over my life to friends. We only do this on special occa through spiritual SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 · THE LIVI NG CH LJRCrl 17 By Bruce Strade even admitting that there are times we would like to get away and do something for ourselves. On occasion we uddenly the person we have loved and lived with feel pulled between two equally important responsibili Sfor the past 45 years has a debilitating stroke. As ties. dedicated and devoted spouses, we are determined to There is no question that family caregiving is an do everything possible to meet his or her needs and to important function. It is a growing phenomenon and make that person comfortable. when done at home saves the health care system large One or both of our parents are getting frail and in amounts of money. Currently, one in four households is need of regular assistance. We tell ourselves: "After all involved in some form of caregiving. It is also an oppor they have done for me, I owe it to them to be there no tunity for us to experience community, share resources, matter what. Now it's my turn to take care of them." and give one another support. Rather than isolate, care In caregiving, our roles frequently define who we are giving can connect. Rather than wear us down, it can and dictate what we do. A spouse energize us and become an promises to be there through thick avenue of comfort and hope. and thin, good and bad, sickness and Rather than wear Parish nurses understand the health, until "death do us part." As demands of caregiving. They children we want to give back what us down, caregiving are part of the professional we have been given and to make sure ministry team in congregations that we are there to provide whatever can energize us and help connect people with is needed. We are prepared to sacri resources. In addition, they fice if necessary. Because of our roles, and become an coordinate volunteers, many of we automatically assume we know whom are available to care what to do. Since we are related, we avenue of comfort givers. They also function as do not see it as caregiving. health counselors and educa In reality, caregiving takes work and hope. tors for people within the con It requires time, dedication and a gregation, especially helping responsiveness to the needs and the caregiver understand the sometimes demands of another per- medical aspects of a debilitat son. In some cases it is a 24-hour responsibility without ing condition. In like manner, they serve as advocates respite or reprieve. More often than not, it is done by for caregivers and care receivers, frequently helping one person in isolation. The greater the caregiving them negotiate the bumps and obstacles of the health needs, the more isolating the task becomes. At the care system. Because they are interested in the whole same time, we are reluctant to ask for help because that person, they bring together health and spirituality in a person needs and wants us there. We may feel guilty way that nurtures comfort and hope. 18 THE LIVING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER28. 2008 One book that parish nurses have found especially helpful is The Comfort of Home: A Complete Guide for Caregivers. Written by Maria Meyer with Paula Derr, RN, this guide provides information for caregivers on: Getting Ready, which describes how to prepare for the task of caregiving; Day by Day takes the reader through many aspects of daily care; and Additional Resources, which includes medical abbre viations, information about medical specialists, and a glossary of terms used to describe and explain symp toms and conditions. This book is a comprehensive reference work and an invaluable tool for caregivers. It is the flagship book of the caregiver series with editions available on multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and chronic lung disease. Another resource is Powerful Toolsfor Caregivers, a curriculum that is designed to provide caregivers with support, tools, respite care, and information on com munity services. The odds are great that we will all be caregivers When a Priest and/or care receivers at some point in our lives. We pre pare for that honor when we: Gets Sick • Understand that caregiving begins with caring, but does not stop there. By John R. Throop • Recognize that in order to take good care f a family member or friend becomes ill and needs hospi talization, a parishioner knows exactly what to do: Call of someone else, we need first to take care I the parish priest. But what happens when the priest gets sick? of ourselves. How does the parish respond in the midst of a medical crisis for a clergy leader? • Appreciate the importance of knowing No statistics have been compiled regarding the number of our limits and setting limits. Episcopal congregations that have struggled with a pastoral • Feel comfortable asking for help and health care emergency. But many lay people can remember a situation when the parish priest had a heart attack, stroke, accessing information cancer diagnosis and course of treatment, or some other and community resources. debilitating condition that required considerable time for treatment and recovery- or, perhaps, a permanent and chal • See the person receiving care as a care lenging disability. partner who also has something to give. I write from first-hand experience. In March, I had two brain surgeries to remove a benign tumor. When the tumor • Welcome the support of others and celebrate was removed, the optic nerve was severed, and I lost vision caregiving as a community event. in my left eye. I also had a severed facial nerve, so the lid can not open. (I call it an "eternal wink.") While recovering at home, I succumbed to a staph infection, requiring another The authors of The Comfort of Home sum it up well hospitalization and a six-week medication regimen while try when they emphasize: "Being a caregiver is not for the ing to regain strength. timid and fearful. However, having as much knowledge I've had six weeks of radiation treatment, five days a week, as possible will help you overcome your fears." on an outpatient basis. Further, my ophthalmologist has Caregiving is a team effort. Parish nurses and health determined that my low vision is permanent. I cannot read ministers are part of that team. 0 print without significant magnification. I cannot drive a car. I cannot see a television clearly without additional assistance. Bruce Strade is executive director of Northwest I mention all of this not because I want people to feel sorry Parish Nurse Ministries, Portland, Ore. (Continued on next page) SEPTEMBER28. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 19 When a Priest Gets Sick (Continued from previous page) for me, but to understand that I now face practical chal lenges in my daily work and Sunday celebration of the Eucharist. From my own experience, and learning from the experiences of other clergy with physical challenges because of loss of eyesight, loss of hearing, and loss of limb movement, there are several lessons that congrega tions and dioceses can learn when considering how to empower and continue the clergyperson's ministry in the face of such challenges. First, when the medical crisis occurs, get as much accu rate information as possible from family members. Deter mine if emergency pastoral assistance is needed for the spouse or family members. Offer to contact the bishop. Begin intensive prayer support for the priest, the spouse and family, the doctors, nurses and other medical profes sionals, and for the parish. Do not descend upon the spouse and family in the emergency room or in intensive care unless specifically requested. Those involved with the situation have their hearts, minds and hands full of Be prepared to adapt the facility major decisions in the first hours and days of care. A good and materials to meet policy: The senior warden or bishop's warden is the com munications "point person" for the parish. changed abilities. Next, the senior warden or bishop's warden should communicate with the diocesan office to evaluate the portation to make hospital calls, but I need a driver to next steps. The bishop or the designated official such as take me to church on Sundays, since there is no mass the canon to the ordinary can assist the parish during a transit service to the church locations. Since I cannot priest's illness. Or, if the associate rector or curate has read the text in the gospel book, the bishop has given become ill, the rector can begin to handle liturgical permission for a lay person to read the gospel lesson at responsibilities, preaching schedules, and responsibilities the Eucharist, and I open and close the reading. I with various groups. If the rector or vicar is the one who preach without notes, using online materials that I can is ill, it may be essential to find supply clergy until such view on my computer screen with magnification. After time as the long-term health of the priest is known. 27 years of service as a priest, I have memorized the Thus, another important step: Evaluate the timetable eucharistic prayers. The members of the congregations for recovery and renewed liturgical and pastoral function. are happy to provide me with a prompter near me in In my case, the neurosurgeon ordered me to be off work case I have a memory lapse and cannot continue with for six weeks. My calendar for liturgical responsibilities out a bit of help. was adjusted accordingly- until my staph infection sur Another issue is the physical facility. I appreciate the faced in the fourth week of recovery, setting me back fact that internal steps are identified with yellow tape, another six weeks. Radiation treatments have limited my and that white reflective paint may be applied to out weekday pastoral work I can handle liturgical responsi door stairs from church to street. For people with other bilities, but not much more, until the conclusion of the disabilities, chair assistance such as a ramp may treatment. Surgical recovery can last several weeks. Acci become necessary, or a person who uses a cane may dent recovery (as with an aneurism or stroke) can take need assistance in the procession. A good question to months because of rehabilitation in addition to recovery. ask: How can our church building become more accom Again, the senior warden or bishop's warden should be the modating through some simple procedures? point person for updates about progress in recovery, and Church members usually expect a great deal from the its likely extent (full, partial or limited). priest when they become ill, so when the priest It is important that the congregation refrain from becomes ill, the relationship should be reciprocal. making any long-term decisions until doctors, rehabili Above all, parishioners must be committed to pray reg tation specialists, or social workers can confirm the ularly, even unceasingly, for the fullness of health to extent of recovery and the degree of function. They also return to the priest in order to continue to develop the can provide information about long-term prospects for pastoral presence in the congregation - and perhaps in wellness, especially important in debilitating diseases new and innovative ways once recovery is achieved. D such as cancer for which chemotherapy is being used. Finally, be prepared to adapt the facility and materi The Rev. John R. Throop is a consultant, and Sunday als to meet changed abilities. I can use public trans- assistant at the LaSalle County Ministry, Ottawa, fll. 20 HIE LIVING CHURCH , SEPTEMBER28. 2008 EDITOR'SCOLUMN Bewareof Visitors One of the features scratching a key along the side of a car that was at the popular Ship of parked in his way. Fools website is the According to the Daily Telegraph, Fr. Voinus Mystery Worshipper, told an observer he scratched the car to teach which consists of unannounced and the driver a lesson. unidentified visitors dropping in at churches The priest was accused of yelling "the police and cathedrals and then writing of the experi are all protestants,'' and saying he was targeted ence. Sort of like dining critics who visit restau for wearing a collar. Did You Know ... rants. * ChurchPublishing's online The Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith, Bishop of Ari In another item involving an automobile, the parishfinder lists 126 zona, is planning something similar. In a recent Associated Press reported that a Congrega E-pistle communication to his diocese, Bishop tional minister is in prison for 18 months for churchesthat includethe Smith writes that he plans to recruit three or selling a church in Ripon, Calif., in 2006, and nameof St. Michael. four "mystery worshippers" of various back using part of the proceeds to buy a BMW.The grounds "who have some familiarity with The Rev. Randall Radie, 53, former pastor of the Episcopal Church and also have a knack for church, sold the church for $525,000. The words." The bishop wants these visitors to do report does not indicate what the minister did an article about their experiences in Diocese of with the rest of the money. Arizona churches that will be posted on the * Quote of the Week diocesan website. They will address such mat In Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the Associated Press The Rt. Rev.Richard ters as how they were greeted and what the reported that during a funeral at St. Stephen's Chartres,Bishop sermon was like. (Episcopal) Pro-Cathedral, two people took of London,in Church * the cremated remains of the deceased and ran The July/August issue of The Jounwl of the from the church down the street. A police ser of EnglandNewspaper Association of Anglican Musicians contains a geant said charges are possible. on the Anglican wonderful story from a sermon delivered by * Communion:"Part of the Rev. Michael Wyatt at AAM's conference in From a brief homily delivered at St. Houston: Michael's, Carlsbad, Calif., by lay person Russ what has beenwrong "There is the story of the novice of the Order Hollingsworth on the Feast of St. Joseph of Ari with the Anglican of St. Helena, who, several months into her mathea: Communionis that we time in the convent, was asked if any questions Pilate: You mean you are going to give him do not knowone another had arisen for her about her vocation, and who your brand new tomb? replied, 'No,' but she did wonder what some of Joseph: Yes, but only for the weekend. profoundlyenough." those other novices were doing there." * * One more odd story to A reader in Birmingham, Ala., shares this story share. A headline in the Tele of a visit to a Roman Catholic parish on a hot, graph, a popular English summer day when the air conditioning was not newspaper, read "Bees are working. eating Lichfield Cathedral." The elderly priest began by apologizing. ''I'm This is serious. The cathe sorry that you're hot, but so am I, and I'm wear dral, built of soft old sand ing vestments," he said to the congregation. stone, can crumble easily, After Mass, our friend greeted the priest the article reports. Masonry with, "I hope that you have air conditioning bees have burrowed into the building. This where you're going." leaves holes, which fill with water, freeze, and "I hope that you do, too," the priest crumble the stone. Lichfield is a lovely cathe responded. dral, and worth saving. Its chapter has applied "I hope so,'' our reader added. "But I hope for a 5-million-pound grant to help with that you have air conditioning immediately, not restoration. eventually." * * Sign observed at the Waupun (Wis.) Assem In another true story about a Roman bly of God Church: "God will never leave you Catholic priest, the Rev. Michael Voinus, 60, of for the Jets!" Burslem, England, was fined nearly $400 for David Kalvelage, executive editor SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 21 EDITORIALS Prayerfor the Church On several occasions during the past year, we have urged Epis copalians to pray for the church. We have noticed that in some places, diocesan leaders have joined us in the call for increased prayer, but others seem to go on about the business of the church seemingly indifferent to its needs. This time we will be more spe cific. Why not pray for the church during the Daily Offices? The services of Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer offer won derful opportunities for intercessory prayer, which can include the CHURCH ~.~LIVING .. -~,, ... .- .. ~ ...... e .. church and other petitions. These services, and the related forms for Noonday Prayer and Compline, and the alternate form for the evening, provide a structure in which prayers for the church can be made, joined by readings from scripture. These services can be traced back to the daily public prayer of the earliest Christians, through the daily prayers at fixed hours of the monasteries, to our current Book of Common Prayer, which includes all four offices. The Daily Offices are not just for the clergy alone. Lay persons can use these services, or parts of them, in their own devotions, alone at home or at the church with others. It isn't always easy to find places where Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer are read publicly, but for those who take the time to This special Health search, it can be a rewarding experience. In a metropolitan area, there is usually at least one church, often the cathedral of the dio and Wellness Issue cese, which offers one or both of the offices. Seminary chapels and monasteries or convents usually welcome visitors to their chapels is an attempt at times of worship. Frequent prayer, by individuals or in common, is essential for the to help church health of the church, particularly in this time of tension. If your church doesn't offer at least one of the Daily Offices, we urge read leaders become ers to speak to their priest about it. The chance to pray in common aware of the various with millions of Anglicans around the world can be a life-changing experience. elements of health care that may involve the church. ImprovingOur Health During the past decade or so, the church has been paying more attention to health. There seems to have been more of an emphasis of the well being of clergy, along with an infusion of parish nurses, improved health care plans, and other endeavors to ensure that peo ple of faith are well cared for. This special Health and Wellness Issue is part of this trend. It is our second such effort, an attempt to help church leaders to become aware of the various elements of health care that may involve the church. This issue includes articles about healing, care giving, and an interview with the authors of a recent book about caring for one's self. Other articles, book reviews, and advertisements about health care also are found in this special issue. We hope our sub scribers will share it with people who may find it useful. 22 THE LIVING CHURCH· SEPTEMBER28. 2008 READER'SVIEWPOINT The basic question is this: Why they do is redefine reality in their should I let someone else's theologi own terms, then shame everyone else By Gerald Krumenacker, Jr. cal shallowness and narrowness as close-minded and oppressive who define my vocation and ministry? are not on board. any believe that The Episcopal Why should I leave and let the inno For example, there is a Methodist M Church [TEC] is lost. Citing a vators take the cake? They are the church in Dallas that places an aster loss of both theological orthodoxy and isk next to the Nicene Creed in the respect from our fellow global Angli Sunday bulletin. At the bottom of the cans, many are choosing to leave Whether it be the AMiA, bulletin, the note reads that reciting and/or realign. Whether it be the the Nicene Creed does not imply that AMiA, the Southern Cone, or the the Southern Cone, churchgoers actually have to believe Anglican Use of the Roman Catholic or the Anglican Use it. The bulletin states that it is simply Church, normal, everyday Episco an ancient tradition of the church to palians are leaving TEC. My question of the Roman Catholic recite it on Sundays. I applaud the is this: Why should we? Church, normal, everyday Methodists for at least being up-front One big mistake that traditionalists Episcopalians are leaving about their incongruence. In The make is to look at what is happening Episcopal Church, the secularist-pro in The Episcopal Church in a vac TEC. My question is this: gressive innovators have an implied uum. We seem to think that we are asterisk. We are supposed to know the only church and the only part of WHY SHOULD WE? that we don't really believe what the society that is caught up in a culture creed states. The innovators state war. The bad news is that this culture that the church officially believes the war is happening everywhere in the ones trying to define a new reality. If creed (so that other Anglicans can't West, not only in The Episcopal they don't want to play by the rules, complain about TEC), but we all Church. We need to get real and come then they should go somewhere else, know that privately we really don't. to terms with the fact that the grass is not I. We're much too enlightened for that. not greener in Nigeria, Argentina, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan One Episcopal parish that I know Canterbury, or Rome, than it is in the Williams was clear at the Lambeth even calls its Christian education pro United States. Even Roman Catholic Conference that the burden of proof gram "The Heretic's Club." Its inten priests are quoted by the media, say is on those who want to redefine real tions can't be clearer than that. After ing that they should be able to bless ity. It is their burden, not ours. But all, conscientious objectors are same-sex unions. Just read the Wall that is not the way that secularist heroes, right? Street Journal. progressive innovators work. What (Continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 23 SPANISH Should I Stay LANGUAGE IMMERSION or Should I Go? STUDIES HOLY FAMILY (Continued from previous page) threat, claiming it is divisive. But in LANGUAGE If we don't stay and fight, the private, they are celebrating because SCHOOL printed asterisk will become a part of they divided and conquered. Every OUR LITTLE ROSES Episcopal bulletins too. Then, soon time a diocese or a parish realigns, it removes a conservative vote and SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS thereafter, the asterisk will become the official theology of the church, voice from the table. Every time a tra Prcfessionalsdeliver better serviceswlm rather than the creed itself. The ditionalist wimps out, the innovators speakingthe languageof those served objection will be more important are closer to a full take-over. But, the Our Little Roses language school study pro than the object itself. But, why stop progressives won't leave because a gram is designed to equip serious students there? Why not also put an asterisk conscientious objector without an to speak Spanish by centering them in the next to the Sunday readings in the object to object to cannot be a hero. culture. bulletin, so that the people don't have Let's be honest: This is a war, albeit We specialize in teaching Spanish to the to feel coerced into believing in the a cultural one. It is happening every needs and wishes of our students, with Bible? Why not also put an asterisk where, not only in The Episcopal emphasis on language for mission and next to the eucharistic prayer to Church. The grass is not greener social services personnel. include those who don't believe in the somewhere else. If we do not stand Live and learn within total immersion envi ronment of Our Little Roses community. Four week or more study packages include room and board. Shorter time frame possible. For details, contact: [email protected] 1-800-849-9252 Or visit our website: Why are www.ourlittleroses.org * they scared to come right out and say it? sacrament? We could even add the up and resist, the secularist-progres asterisk to all the other sacraments in sive innovators will just assume that addition to holy matrimony. Maybe everyone supports them. It is time to even the Ten Commandments. Most put on our cassocks, grab a Bible, a importantly, we would add the aster prayer book, and the canons. It is isk to our ordination vows. Heck, it's time to stop crying about a big, bad already implied there with the newly bully and actually stand up to him. Are you ready fashioned title parenthesis, John Doe But we must do so intelligently, for the new (The Rev.). Why are they scared to strategically, and cleanly. If we stay come right out and say it? At least the calm and collected and let our faith liturgical year? Methodists are honest enough to do guide us, God will show us the way. The 52nd Episcopal so. Do not be afraid. And do not lose heart. Musician's Handbook That is why there is nothing better Ever. 0 The 2008-2009 (Year B) for the secularist-progressive innova edition is here! tion movement in The Episcopal The Rev. Geral,d Krumenacker, Jr., is the rector of Christ Church, Dallas, Order with MC/VISA: Call Church than having the traditional ists, whether evangelical or catholic, Texas. 1-800-211-2771 leave. Those who embrace these The Reader's Viewpoint article does not or online at innovations act as though they are necessarily represent the editorial opinion of www.livingchurch.org/store bothered by the traditionalists' THE L1v1NGCHURCH or its board of directors. 24 THE LIVING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 LETTERSTO THE EDITOR we welcome any questions. Additional ees. I have participated in conversa information about the status of the tions with the Church Pension Group Many study can be found in the 2008 CPG surrounding these issues and want to Annual Report, which was mailed to all make two comments. CPG constituents and is also available First, most mainline denominations Questionsonline at www.cpg.org. A number of provide denominational health plans other written documents are available of one sort or another. It is The Epis As a self-employed physician who that address many frequently asked copal Church structure that is outside purchases my family's health insurance, questions about a possible denomina the norm in this area. Second, only I know very well how expensive ade tional health plan, and we are happy to about 70 percent of domestic dioceses quate health insurance generally is. I provide those upon request. Send an e are a part of The Episcopal Church am also a member of our vestry and mail to [email protected] or call 1-800- Medical Trust. Other dioceses do their share the responsibility to direct the 223-6602, ext. 9405. own thing - some more cheaply, temporal affairs of my parish. Timothy Vanover some at greater expense; some with I cannot tell from the recent article DHP Project Manager lesser benefits, some with greater ben [TLC, Sept. 21] exactly what "manda New York, N. Y. efits. I don't believe that the church tory" means in this context. If such a and its clergy, vestries, and others motion were approved at General Con I am an administrator of a diocese should be making deployment deci vention 2009 and implemented by the comprised primarily of congregations sions based on who has a better plan. Church Pension Group, would dioceses whose ASA is below 100 in small I know four clergy who have made that already have a less expensive and towns and cities. I oversee administra decisions about calls based primarily equally good health insurance plan be tion of health plans in this diocese, on who had a better plan. required to change to the official TEC and am painfully aware of the increas I know I may be overly optimistic health plan? Would it mandate covering ing difficulties in providing health care here, but I would hope the church as a all lay employees? Part-time lay to our clergy and eligible lay employ- (Continued on next page) employees? Employees already cov ered by other (spousal) plans? Perhaps it means dioceses would be required to force their member parishes to offer the GERARD W. HUGHES denominational plan or coverage equal to or better than such a plan. My parish has quite a few part-time employees who have other full-time jobs with health insurance benefits. These include our organist, choir direc tor, and sexton. How would such a OVER 250,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE! mandate apply to them? Would such coverage have to be offered at no cost, "God of Surprisesbrings a quiet or could employees be required to pay a and wise voice into our lives .... portion of the cost of coverage? Many employers in my area offer individual We need an experienced pastor coverage without a co-payment, but to help us make discernments charge some percentage of the excess regarding what is authentically cost to employees who elect family cov God and what is authentically erage - generally 30-100percent of the difference. human in our lives, to trust that, Russell T Barr to live out of that. This book is Decatur, Ala. the voice of just such a pastor." I am the project manager responsi - Eugene H. Peterson ble for the church-wide Healthcare from the foreword Coverage Feasibility Study being con ducted by the Church Pension Group at the request of the 75th General Con vention, which was the subject of a recent article. This is a complex study which is dif ficult to cover fully in an article, and SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 · THE LIVING UIURCH 25 Are you reading LETTERSTO THE EDITOR a borrowed copy of THE LIVINGCHURCH (Continued from previous page) which, in my opinion is one of the best weeks or even months whole would want to have deploy collects in the entire collection and ment decisions made on the basis of which I quote frequently throughout after it's published? spiritual issues and not temporal ones. the year: (Canon) Matthew P Payne "Almighty God, you have so linked Now's your chance to receive your own Diocese of Fond du Lac our lives one with another that all we copy of the only national, independent weekly magazine serving the Episcopal Appleton, Wis. do affects, for good or ill, all other Church. lives; So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, You can count on us to deliver the news, BringThem Back but for the common good; and, as we features and commentary to keep you informed and enlightened. Thanks for David Kalvelage's col seek a proper return for our own umn, "Sunday Eucharist Wedding" labor, make us mindful of the rightful And best of all, [TLC,Sept. 14]. aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are we'll send In my many years at Christ Church, Pelham, N.Y., we had both wedding out of work; through Jesus Christ our THE LIVING CHURCH and funeral services on Sunday morn Lord, who lives and reigns with you directly to you ings. They were always received well and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever every week. by the parish family. Some were at the and ever. Amen." (BCP, p. 261). early service when those involved How blessed we would be if we Order with MCNISA wished to keep it "small." Others were could remember that all we do affects Toll-free at 1-800- -.....----~-- grand services with choir and recep all other lives and that we are all 211-2771 or by sending in the form called by God to think and act not for below. 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Bradley,r & chap (931) 598-1274 CANTERBUBYCOLOBADO E-mail:[email protected] ST.AIDAN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (303) 443-2503 PLYMOUTHSTATE UNIVERSITY Plymouth Sun H Eu 8, 11, ChoEv (1st Sun of month)4, 2425 ColoradoAve. (acrossfrom Engineering Center) ROLYSPIRIT 170 MainSt. (Main& PearlStreets) Growingin Grace6:30; Sun-Fri Sung Compline 10; Website:www.canterburycolorado.org E-mail:[email protected] (603) S38-1321 M-FMP 8:30, EP 4:30;Wed Catechumenate 7 E-mail:[email protected] Website:www.holyspiritplymouth.org TheBev. DustinD. Berg,chap TheBev. SusanAckley, r CHAPELor THE APOSTLES Sun H Eu 8, 10:15,8 (followedby dinner) 33S TennesseeAve., Sewanee38383 KEENESTATE COLLEGE Keene E-mail:[email protected] (800) 722-1974 DELAWARE ST.JAMES 44WenStreei Mon-Tues-FriH Eu 12;Wed H Eu 11; Th H Eu S:45; UNIVERSITYOF DELAWARE Newark E-mail:[email protected] (603) 352-1019 M-FMP 8:10,Evensong/EP 5 ST.THOMAS PARISH www.udelecm.org Website:www.stjameskeene.org TheBev. SarahBrockmann TheBev. NormanN. MacLeod,interim priest VIRGINIA Sun 10:30,5:30; Meet Wed 8:30-10 THECOLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY Williamsburg DARTMOUTHCOLLEGE Hanover BrutonParish Church (7S7) 229-2891 FLORIDA THEEDGE EdgertonBouse Student Center 331 Dukeof GloncenerSt., Williamsburg,VA 23185 UNIVERSITYOF MIAMI CoralGables 14 SchoolStreet (603) 643-0164 Website:http://www.wm.edu/so/canterbury EPISCOPALCHURCH CENTER (308) 284-2333 Website:www.dartmouth.edu/- edgerton E-mail:[email protected] CHAPELor THE VBNEBABLE BEDE E-mail:[email protected] TheBev. John MaxwellKerr, SO Sc, chap Website:www.StBedeChapel.org TheBev. Dr.Guy Collins, r & chap BrutonParish: Sun 5:30 (followedby dinner) E-mail:[email protected] WrenChapel: Tues S:30 (followedby dinner) TheBev. FrankCorblshley COLBY-SAWYERCOLLEGE ParishHouse: Wed 5:30 dinner On Campus!Sun H Eu 8, 10, 6, supper at 7 ST.ANDREW'S S2 GouldBd., 032S7 NewLondon CanterburyBoom: Wed 6 "PopcornTheology" E-mail:[email protected] (603) 526-8344 ILLINOIS Website:www.nandrewsnl.org UNIVERSITYOF MARY WASHINGTON Fredericksburg UNIVERSITYOF CHICAGO Chicago TheBev. JoshuaThomas, campus missioner CANTEBBURYCLUB/ BPISCOPAL CAMPUS MINISTRY ( and other HydePark schools) CanterburyHouse (840) 479-3970 BRENTBOUSE, THE EPISCOPAL CENTER AT THE NEWJERSEY 820 CollegeAve. (nearthe Athlnic Fields) UNIVBBSITYor CHICAGO STEVENSINSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Hoboken Website:www.umwcanterbury.com 5540 S. WoodlawnAve. (773) 947-8744 ALLSAINTS EPISCOPAL PARISH E-mail:[email protected] Website:www.brenthouse.org Website:www.allsaintshoboken.com TheBev. RobertJ. LawsIII, chap E-mail:[email protected] E-mail:[email protected] Sun H Eu 8eDinner 6 (Trinity Church);Thurs Compline TheBev. StacyAlan, chap TheBev. GeoffreyB. 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St. George's College, P.O. Box 1248, Jerusalem, Israel Shirleen S. Wait, E-mail: [email protected] Atlantic Beach, Fla. We invite you to visit: www.sgcjerusalem.org Tel: +972-2-626-4704 SEPTEMBER 28. 2008 · THE LIVING CHURCH 29 CLASSIFIEDS PEOPLE& PLACES BOOKS ANGLICAN BIBLIOPOLE: theological booksellers. Saratoga Springs, NY. (518) 587-7470. [email protected]. Appointments NY, 1961-70, then rector of the Staten Island BOOKS FOR LAITY AND CLERGY: by the Rev. Dr. parish from 1970 until 2004, when he Lester L. Westling, Jr.: The Rev. Eric Andersonis rector of St. retired. Canon Novey seived the Diocese of ALL THAT GLITTERS: Memoirs of a Minister (ISBN Matthew's, PO Box 342, Newton, KS 67114. 978-0-615-20583-0(. Vignettes from 50 years of parish min New York on many of its committees, and istry, overseas missionary, as military chaplain with the fleet The Rev. GailDavis is rector of Grace, PO he was named canon upon his retirement. and in fierce combat, and as hospital pastor; perceiving how Box 601, Ottawa, KS 66067-0601. Later he assisted at Ascension, Staten the Lord leads us as lay and clergy. "With God there are no The Rev. AndrewGrosso is rector of Trinity, Island, the parish in which he was raised. blind streets." PO Box 363, Atchison, KS 66002. He is survived by his wife, Marcia; two WHEN JOHNNY/JOANIE COMES MARCHING The Rev. James Haney is rector of St. daughters, Barbara and Carol Catuogno, HOME: Reuniting Military Families Following Deploy Paul's, PO Box 2686, Lubbock, TX 79408- and two grandchildren. ment (ISBN 0-9754305-9-9]. Positive coping with military 2686. separations, effects of combat on both soldier and family, The Rev. BenNelson is rector of All Saints', and managing the reunions. Seminars used six years with The Rev. John T. Salberg,82, of Mid active forces and spouses are included with films used on 1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, HI 96746-0248. dleton, ID, died July 13 at his home. DVD attached to the cover. Born in Ridgway, PA, he was a graduate of Available at www.hillwoodpublishing.net or through local Ordinations Ursinus College (PA) and Seabury-Western booksellers. Theological Seminary. He was ordained to Priests CHURCH FURNISHINGS the diaconate and priesthood in 1953, then FLAGS AND BANNERS: Custom designed Episcopal CentralGulf Coast - BeckyTinnon, Michael was vicar of St. Matthew's, Commanche, TX, flags and banners by Festival Flags in Richmond,Virginia. Tinnon. 1953-55; curate of All Saints', Fort Worth, Please contact us by phone at 800-233-5247 or by E-mail Indianapolis- BarbaraKempf, St. Christo 1955-63; rector of St. Luke's, Fort Worth, at [email protected]. pher's, Carmel, and St. Matthew's, Indianapo 1963-68; rector of St. Stephen's, Aurora, CO, 1968-72; curate at St. Michael's, Colorado FACULTY POSmONS OFFERED lis; add: 1402 W Main St., Carmel, IN 46032-1493. Springs, 1973-78; and rector of St. Luke's, PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY AND LITURGY: Vir Coeur d'Alene, ID, 1978-88.Fr. Salberg is sur Deacons ginia Theological Seminary. Primary teaching responsibil vived by his wife, Martha; a daughter, Carrie ity in courses in liturgical and sacramental theology. Earned Ph.D. or Th.D. degree, demonstrated competence in liturgi Hawaii - Ann Brotherton,St. Alban's, Huggins; two grandchildren; four step-chil cal and sacramental theology, with particular attention to the 118819 IH 35 S, Austin, TX 78747. dren; and a sister, Claire Olson. Anglican tradition. Please send a letter of application, cur riculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers Resignations Br. Michael Stonebraker,OHC, long of three references by November I, 2008. Electronic sub mission is requested. The Very Rev. Ian Markham, Ph.D., DianeCrenshaw, as dean and director of the time spiritual director at Camp Michael Dean and President, Virginia Theological Seminary, Whitaker School of Theology in the Diocese of in the Diocese of Olympia, died June 10 3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304. E-mail: Michigan. in a hospital near Rhinebeck, NY. He [email protected]. was 78. POSITIONS OFFERED Retirements Following his profession, Br. Michael FULL-/PART-TIME PRIEST: St. John the Baptist lived at the Order of the Holy Cross The Rev. Dan Northway,as vicar of St. Monastery in West Park, NY,where he edited Episcopal Church, Portage, WI. Located in the beautiful Mark's, Blue Rapids, and St. Paul's, southern Wisconsin countryside close to the rich cultural the order's magazine and was organist at the resources of Madison, our parish is actively endeavoring Marysville, KS. chapel. He went on to seive youth programs to grow in service, in membership, and in the Spirit. Con in the U.S. and Canada. He lived for many tact Dan DeMott, Senior Warden, 211 W. Pleasant St., Deaths Portage, WI 53091 or e-mail [email protected]. years in the Diocese of Olympia, where he William J. Chiasson,Jr., assisted with youth programs at several FULL-TIME RECTOR: SL Mark's Episcopal Church, The Rev. of Indianapolis, died July 7. He was 72. churches. He was spiritual director of Camp Canton, OH, is a multi-generational suburban church of Michael, founded by St. John's Church, about 250 families. We seek a personable, experienced rec Fr. Chiasson was born in Norwich, CT. He tor to guide our growth in evangelism, worship, education graduated from St. Michael's College (VT), Olympia, WA, for more than 30 years. The and pastoral care. Please visit our website for more infor Purdue University, and St. Edmund's Semi camp was named in his honor. Br. Michael mation at www.stmarks-canton.com. Respond to Geoff was active at Christ Church, Seattle, and was Gordon, Search Chairman, at [email protected]. nary (VT). He seived the Roman Catholic Church for a time, then was received as a a volunteer for senior activities. In recent POSITIONS WANTED priest in 1994 in the Diocese of Indianapolis. years, when his health failed, he returned to New York to live near the monastery. FULL-TIME PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: Ten-year He was vicar of St. Luke's, Shelbyville, IN, term as administrator of a program-sized parish is ending 1996-2000, and assistant at Holy Nativity, due to rector retiring. Seeking administrator/CEO type posi Indianapolis, 2000-02. He was also a teacher, tion for a corporate- or program-sized parish in transition. a chemist, a volunteer hospice chaplain, a Corrections: Trained in congregational development at CDI and certified A credit line for photos of the in mediation. Experience in personnel management, budg prison spiritual director, and a co-founder of ets, ACS software. loss control, grant writing, and all aspects campus service programs. Fr. Chiasson is Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, of daily parish/facilities management and oversight. Willing survived by his wife, Diane; a daughter, Les Calif. [TLC, Aug. 10] should have listed to relocate. Contact Al Talley at a_ [email protected] ley Marie; and a brother, Ronald. or (912) 222-9085 day or evening. the executive architect as Aleks Istan TRAVEL/ PILGRIMAGES The Rev. Canon Joel E.A. Novey,71, bullu, AIA Architects. John R. Dale, FAIA, is the design architect. CLERGY OR LAY LEADERS, interested in seeing the rector emeritus of All Saints' Church, world for FREE'' England, Greece, Turkey, the Holy Staten Island, NY, died July 20 at his The Rev. Stephen Samples, author Land, Ethiopia, and more' Contact Journeys Unlimited. summer residence in Lake Ariel, PA. of the article, "The meaning of Being E-mail [email protected] or call 800-486-8359 ext 205, 206, or 208. Canon Novey was born in Long Island One Church" [TLC, Aug. 31], is the rec City, NY, and raised on Staten Island. He tor of St. Matthew's Church, Enid, Worldwide Pilgrimage Ministries is a fully accredited travel graduated from Hobart College and ministry that arranges adult, youth and choir spiritual jour Philadelphia Divinity School. In 1961, he Okla., not St. Stephen's Church. neys to Israel, Turkey, Greece, Italy, England, France, Spain, was ordained deacon and priest in the Dio Scotland, Ireland and South Africa. We offer a full range of Next week ... cruises. Phone: 1-800-260-5104; E-mail: [email protected]; cese of New York. He was curate, then asso Website: www.worldwidepilgrimage.com. ciate at St. Mark and St. John's, Rochester, Maine Consecration 30 THE LIVING CHURCH· SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 Church Directory AVERY, CA (Near Yosemite National Park) BOSTON, MA ST. CLARE OF ASSISI IN THE MOUNTAINS THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT (617) 523-2377 Hwy 4 P.O. Box 278 (209) 754-5381 30 Brimmer Street www.theadvent.org Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin, CA E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Marlin Leonard Bowman, v The Rev. Allan B. Warren 111,r; the Rev. Patrick T. Gray, assoc; the Rev. Daphne B. Noyes, d; Sharon Knox ASHEVILLE, NC The Rev. Vanessa Glass, honorary v CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS {Biltmore Village) Hutchinson, Pastoral Assistant for Families Sun H Eu 9, Traditional/Contemporary (Rite 1) 9 Swan St. (828) 274-2681 Sun MP 7:30, Ch S, 10:15; Masses 8, 9, 11 :15 (Sol High); Shrine of St. Clare - send your prayer requests Sun H Eu 7:45, 9, 11 :15; Tues EP 5:30; Wed 12, 5:45 Mon-Fri, MP 9; Mass 12:15 (except Wed); EP 5:30; Wed, Mass 6; Sat, MP 8:30, Mass 9, C 9:30 STUART, FL SELINSGROVE, PA ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 374-8289 ST. MARY'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd. (772) 287-3244 JERSEY CITY, NJ The Rev. Robert Pursel, Th. D., r Website: www.stmarys-stuart.org ST. PAUL'S IN BERGEN (201) 433-4922 Sun Mass 10 (Rite I); Wed Mass & Healing 1; Weekdays as The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger, r; the Rev. David Fran The Rev. John J. Negrotto, interim r announced (Rite II); Sacrament of Penance by appt. coeur, assoc r; the Rev. Jonathan Coffey, the Rev. SunHEu8&11 Stephen Fregeau, the Rev. Canon Richard Hardman, the Rev. Peggy Sheldon, assisting; Dr. Allen Rosenberg, NEWARK, NJ WELLSBORO, PA organist & choir dir GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq. ST. PAUL'S (570) 724-4771 Sun Eu 7:30, 9, 9 (contemporary), 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Website: www.gracechurchinnewark.org Website: www.stpaulswellsboro.org Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill, r The Rev. Gregory P. Hinton, r Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 Sat Eu 7, Sun Eu 8, 10; Wed H Eu 12 SAVANNAH, GA ST. THOMAS- ISLE OF HOPE (912) 355-3110 PASSAIC, NJ CHARLESTON, SC 2 St. Thomas Ave. www.stthomasioh.org ST. JOHN'S Lafayette and Passaic Avenues CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION Sun 8 & 10 H Eu, 9. Chr Ed; Mon HS 6; Wed HS 10 Website: www.stjohnschurchpassaicnj.org (973) 779-0966 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 The Rev. William C. Thiele, p-i-c [email protected] Website: www.holycom.org Sun Low Mass 8. Sung Mass 10:30. HD anno. The Rev. Dow Sanderson, r; the Rev. Dan Clarke, c; the Rev. HONOLULU, HI Patrick Allen, assoc THE PARISH OF ST. CLEMENT (808) 955-7745 Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) www.stclem.org [email protected] RED BANK, NJ The Rev. Liz Zivanov, r TRINITY CHURCH 65 W. Front St. GRACE CHURCH 98 Wentworth Street (843) 723-4575 Sun H Eu 7:30 & 10:15 Website: www.TrinityRedBank.org Website: www.gracechurchcharleston.org The Rev. Christopher Rodriguez, r The Rev. Canon J. Michael A. Wright, r; the Rev. Dr. ST. MARK'S (808) 732-2333 Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung), MP and EP Daily Kirtley Yearwood, v; the Rev. Alastair Votaw, assoc; the 539 Kapahulu Ave. (#13 Bus end of line from Waikiki) Rev. Paul Gilbert, assoc; Dr. Scott Bennett, organist & Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung); MWF 8 (5th Sun 8 only) NEW YORK, NY choirmaster; Jodi Bennett, children's choirs; Julie Walters, children's ministries; Mac Brown, youth & young adults CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY (212) 737-2720 Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 10:10 (Christian Formation), 11 CHICAGO, IL 1393 York Ave @ E. 74th www.epiphanynyc.org Sun 8:30, 10, 6 (Choral); Wed H Eu & LOH 5:30; Mon-Fri MP 8:45 ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd. at Elm www.ascensionchicago.org (312) 664-1271 Sisters of St. Anne (312) 642-3638 PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH MILWAUKEE, WI The Rev. Gary P. Fertig, r; the Rev. Richard Higginbotham The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min., r ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser), MP 7:30, Sol The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, v 818 E. Juneau Ave. www.ascathedral.org E&B 4 (1S) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 (Wed), 10 (212) 602-0800 The Very Rev. Warren H. Raasch, dean (Sat); EP M-S 6, Sun 4; C Sat 5:30-6, Sun 10:30-10:50 Sun Masses 8, 10 (Sung). Daily Mass. MP & EP as posted Watch & hear our services and concerts on the Web Rosary 9:30 Sat www.trinitywallstreet.org TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) LUTHERAN Sun H Eu 9& 11:15. Mon-Fri MP 8:15, H Eu 12:05, EP5:15. ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-4 www.stpaulsparish.org (708) 447-1604 BORON,CA RESURRECTION Sr. Citizens Ctr. 20 Mule Team Rd. The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r; the Rev. Richard R. Daly, ST. PAUL'S Broadway at Fulton Sun Eu 8 SSC, parochial vicar; the Rev.Canon AlbertW. Y. Mensah,asst. The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min., r Sat Vigil Mass 5, Sun Masses 8:30 (Solemn) & 10 (Sung) Sun H Eu 8, 10. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Sacrament of Reconcilia MOJAVE, CA Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Sat 10-6 tion 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt. NC HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989-3317 The Rev. William R. Hampton, STS ST. THOMAS 5th Ave & 53rd St. Sun Eu 10:30 NEW ORLEANS, LA www.saintthomaschurch.org (212) 757-7013 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 The Rev. Andrew C. Mead, r; John Scott, organist and dir. 2919 St. Charles Ave. of music; the Rev. Charles F. Wallace, headmaster; the To place a church directory fisting, On the street car line at the corner of 6th St. Rev. Robert H. Stafford, the Rev. Victor Lee Austin, the Website: www.cccnola.org Rev. Jonathan M. Erdman, the Rev. John Andrew, asst. contact Amber Muma at The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 11 (Choral), Ev 4 (Choral); M-F MP Sun Mass 7:30 (1928), 10 (Choral H Eu), 6 (Rite II). Daily Mass: & H Eu 8 & 12:10, EP & Eu 5:30 (Tues, Wed & Thurs Choral [email protected] M-F 12:15, Sat 9:30 Evensong); Sat H Eu 12:10 CHURCH DIRECTORY KEY Light face type denotes AM, bold face PM; add, address; anno, announced; A-C, Ante-Communion; appt., appointment; B, Benediction; C, Confes sions; Cho, Choral; Ch S, Church School; CP, Contemplative/Centering Prayer; c, curate; d, deacon, d.r.e., director of religious education; EP,Evening Prayer; Eu, Eucharist; Ev, Evensong; ex, except; lS, 1st Sunday; hol, holiday; HC, Holy Communion; HD, Holy Days; HS, Healing Service; HU, Holy Unction; Instr,Instructions; Int, Intercessions; LOH, Laying On of Hands; Lit, Litany; Mat, Matins; MP, Morning Prayer; P, Penance; r, rector; r-em, rector emeritus; Ser, Sermon; Sol, Solemn; SD, Spiritual Direction; Sta, Stations; V, Vespers; v, vicar; YA. Young Adult; YPF,Young People's Fellowship. A/C, air-conditioned; H/A. handicapped accessible. 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