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2019 The news was dominated by the Vietnam War, The Cuban Missile Crisis, Civil Rights Protests, and the assassinations of U.S. President John F Kennedy and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One Inside this issue: small step for man, one giant leap for mankind echoed the end of a dynamic decade of U.S. History. Our nation was finding itself as we grew Pride 2019 1 and changed through this tumultuous time that we Vestry HiLites 3 know as the 1960’s. Spiritual Formation for 4 Children and Youth As the 1960’s was coming to a close, Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, announced that 25,000 troops would be returning home from Vietnam. The Graduates 5 last episode of the original Star Trek appeared on NBC, while the first episode of Hee Blessing of the Bikes 6 -Haw premiered on CBS. The Beatles were rocking and rolling and released “The INOVA Blood Drive 6 Ballad of John and Yoko” and the King himself, Elvis Presley, was performing for the largest audience ever assembled in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Outreach 7 Franklin was arrested in for fighting and standing up for the civil rights of Yard Sale 7 black Americans. June of 1969 was a pivotal and rich historical time for the United Shrine Mont 8 States. Preschool News 10 In the early morning hours of June Opportunities to Serve 11 28, 1969, at the Inn in the Shrine Mont Camps 11 neighborhood of , , gays, Calendar 12 , men and Meet Our New Sexton 12 women, and drag queens finally had enough! The Stonewall Uprising or the Stonewall Rebellion were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations by members of the LGBT community against years of harassment and a police raid that took place that evening. They are widely considered to be the most important events leading to the movement and the modern fight for LGBT rights in the United States. High Notes Submissions This event allowed members of the LGBT community to see that the fight had finally Articles for the September High begun and people all across the United States came to understand they were not Notes must be submitted to alone. With the creation of the early political and gay rights organizations, and Kelli by Friday, August 23. strong leaders like , gay people came out of the shadows and into the (Continued on page 2)

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Our 10 -Year Vision (Continued from page 1) for Emmanuel light to pave the road for the more accepting country that we have become Emmanuel Episcopal Church is a today. thriving, engaged and creative parish working to educate and meet the From the momentum of these events, in 1976, the needs of children, youth and adults; General Convention of The Episcopal Church declared live and demonstrate our Christian that, “homosexual persons are children of God who have values; and create a more humane and a full and equal claim with all other persons upon the love, just world through community service acceptance, and pastoral concern and care of the and outreach. Church.” Since then, faithful Episcopalians have been

working toward a greater understanding and radical Diocesan Bishops inclusion of all of God’s children. Along the way, The The Rt. Rev. Susan Goff Episcopal Church has garnered a lot of attention, but with The Rt. Rev. Robert Wilkes Ihloff the help of organizations such as Integrity USA, the

Emmanuel Church Staff church has continued its work toward full inclusion of , gay, bisexual, and transgender Episcopalians. In 2003, the first openly gay bishop was consecrated; Rector in 2009, General Convention resolved that God’s call is open to all; in 2012, a The Rev. Charles C. McCoart, Jr. provisional rite of blessing for same-gender relationships was authorized, and Associate for Worship against transgender persons in the ordination process was The Rev. Joan L. Peacock officially prohibited; and in 2015, the canons of the church were changed to

Seminarian make the rite of marriage available to all people, regardless of gender. To our KC Robertson lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender brothers, sisters and siblings: “The Pete Nunnally Episcopal Church welcomes you!”

Director of Spiritual Formation for It is because of the events on June 29 at Stonewall that people across the United Children and Youth Toni Buranen States, in large and small cities, gather to empower each other, build community, educate, grieve and remember those lost to AIDS and hate crimes, Organist/Choir Director Ryan Fitch promote self-acceptance, bolster LGBTQ rights in our country and the world, and CELEBRATE the beauty and goodness of all the LGBTQ individuals and Parish Administrator families. This year marks 50 years after the and we honor the Kelli Corts bravery of those who chose to fight back and stand up! Administrative Assistant Karen O’Hern Emmanuel Episcopal Church is a wonderful example of the Episcopal Nursery Caregivers church’s commitment to inclusion and Lillian Urrea Natalie De Leon Santizo acceptance of all members of the Jeni Rivera LGBTQ community! This is evident not in only our words, but our actions as

Emmanuel embraces and welcomes Sunday Services the contributions and the perspectives 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. of LGBTQ people.

During the month of June, we invite Church Office Hours you to take a look at the events of the Washington, DC Monday—Thursday 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Organization. Some highlights include an exhibit on the Stonewall Riots entitled “Rise Up” featured at the Newseum, Night Out with the Nats on Tuesday, June Emmanuel Episcopal Church 4, Pride on Saturday, June 8, the Pride Street Festival on Sunday, June 9, 1608 Russell Road Alexandria, VA 22301 and music performances throughout the week. More information can be found 703-683-0798 (phone) here. Finally, The Capital Pride Interfaith Worship service will be held on 703-683-6158 (fax) Tuesday, June 11 at Adas Congregation in Washington, DC . These events [email protected] www.emmanuelonhigh.org (Continued on page 3)

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(Continued from page 2) 2019 Vestry

. Aaron Flaaen (Senior Warden) are open and welcome to all people, Tom Craig (Junior Warden) regardless of or gender Barbara Huffman (Worship) identity. Additionally, Emmanuel will Maria Jones / Matt Stratford (Education) Katie Deemer / Doris Rudolph (Service) recognize pride month by prayerfully lifting Joe Dresen / Janie Piemonte / up the continued work toward equality for Meredith Wade (Stewardship) the LGBTQ community at our worship service Emily McNaughton / Greg Shannon (Fellowship) on June 9. Gene Lange (Treasurer) Sarah Kolo (Clerk) Slightly edited by Ryan Fitch Contacts for Ministry Teams Worship Team Coordinator: Nancy Dupree Hi-Lites Acolytes: Kelly and Joe Dresen Altar Guild: Nancy Dupree Counters: Kelli Corts Guitar Circle: Stewart Bartley At its regular meeting on May 8, the Vestry… Music & Choirs: Ryan Fitch Readers (8:00): Suji Kelly • Received a preschool update from director Nicole Crochet Readers and Chalice (10:30): Jerry Boykin Ushers: Bob Callahan • Discussed ideas for a sabbatical experience for Chuck Education • Learned that several more Sunday School teachers are needed for next Team Coordinators: Joani Peacock year Toni Buranen Adult Spiritual Formation: Beth Boland • Applauded the recent improvements to building and grounds during the Sunday School: Toni Buranen work weekend and other projects, making our church more functional to Youth: Chris Piemonte; Rachel Piemonte Preschool: Nicole Crochet use, beautiful to enjoy, and safer to access. Service Sarah Kolo, Clerk Team Coordinator: Sean Ellis Adult Summer Service Trip: Vacant ALIVE!: Sarah Orndorff Bag Lunch Program: Karen Coda Carpenter’s Shelter Breakfast: Jennifer Jones Carpenter’s Shelter Dinner: Bonnie Lilley Community Lodgings: Barbara Harslem Giving Tree: Sylvie Harris Haiti: John Maass Haitian Coffee Sales: Kim Scott Meals on Wheels: Katie Kelly Congratulations to Refugee Family: Kim Scott United Thank Offering: Bonnie Fairbank Jane and Ken Kolson Yard Sale: Megan & John Read

who will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 21! Fellowship Team Coordinator: Jennifer Jones Breakfast with St. Nick: Courtney Keplinger Coffee Hour Baristas: Ann Wheaton Craft & Sewing Group: Gudrun Callahan Egg Hunt: Eileen Gorman Prime Timers: Bonnie Fairbank; Barbie Frank Shrine Mont Parish Retreat: Joe Scott Twenties & Thirties (TnT): Leo Cruz

Stewardship Team Coordinator: Adam Schildge Annual Giving: Jane Kolson; Tyler Dorn Building and Grounds: Meredith Wade Finance: Stewart Bartley Foundation: Jane Kolson

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Spiritual Formation for Children and Youth

Happy summer from the Office of You may also visit the parish website Spiritual Formation for Children and to download a paper form if you prefer Youth! and submit it to the parish office or drop in the collection basket. You may

also look for the online calendar for On the Horizon the new school year as well. IMPORTANT: We have several slots open for Sunday school teachers for Please mark your calendars for our the 2019-2020 school year and are in Sunday school Open House and great need of parishioner support. We Teacher Commissioning on particularly ask parents of children September 15, beginning at 10:00 registered in Sunday school to discern a.m. and moving into our 10:30 a.m. the time and energy they might be service. able to give to this important ministry in our church community. We make it super easy for you! Please reach out to The first God & Donuts meeting of Toni for more information. the year is Sunday, September 15.

The first Sunday school meeting of the year is Sunday, Please register for the upcoming school year by September 22. September 1! The 2019-2020 Faith Formation Registration for God & Donuts and Sunday school may be found here: EEC Faith Formation Registration 2019 - 2020

Congratulations KC!

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Kelsey O’Hern Erik Bartley Virginia Tech with a Master's in American University Washington Education. She will be teaching College of Law biology at L. C. Bird High School in Chesterfield, Virginia.

Perry Conner St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a Andrew Schoenewolf Chemistry Major and an Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Environmental Studies Minor. This Engineering. summer he will be Camp Director at St. George’s Camp. In the fall he will be the Fall Harvest 2019 Cellar Intern Andrew Buckman at Martinelli Winery and Vineyard in Windsor, California. St. Stephens St. Agnes. He will attend Penn State with a focus in Sports Journalism. Audrey Dervarics University of Colorado with a degree in Anthropology. She has accepted a one-year fellowship with the Omni Institute in Denver, conducting public John Dresen health research. TC Williams. He will attend William and Mary Marie Gibson as a Monroe Scholar. Virginia Tech with a degree in Human Development. She will attend Radford University in the fall to get her Master’s in Counseling and Human Development Jack Esquivel with a concentration in School Bishop Ireton. He will attend Counseling. Merrimack College to study sports management and play football. Caroline Jarrard

Graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's of science degree in Civil Engineering. She has been Henry Kennett hired on as a construction Hayfield High School. He will engineer with The Whiting-Turner Contracting attend Duke University. His Company, based out of their Baltimore, Maryland expressed wish is to be a doctor. office.

Page 6 H ig h N ot es Blessing of the Bikes Holy INOVA Blood Drive Eucharist Saturday, July 20 | 8:30 AM Sunday, June 30 | 10:30 AM Parish Hall

The 2nd Sunday in summer, Emmanuel invites you to Join us in the parish hall for a blood drive on Saturday, bring your bikes and trikes to church! July 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We originally organized to donate in honor of Whitaker, who battled Why? childhood cancer, diagnosed right after he celebrated Cycling is not just summer fun; pedal-powered his first birthday. We are pleased to share that Whitaker transportation is a great way to stay healthy. It's also is in remission and enjoying life as a healthy three-year- environmentally friendly and an affordable means of old. But many of our friends and family are still battling transportation for the less-well-to-do in the cancer and other illnesses that require blood community. It's also an "all ages" way to enjoy God's transfusions. We can all be everyday heroes. Thank you beautiful creation with friends and family. to the 39 donors who participated last September. Our Alexandria is a bike friendly town with bike lanes and goal is 45 donors this time. We strongly encourage you paths. But the roads still primarily belong to motorists to make an appointment online but we will accept walk- not cyclists. We want to create awareness of safe ins as time allows. practices for both drivers and cyclists. INOVA Blood Donor Services supplies lifesaving blood Emmanuel’s 2nd annual and blood products to 24 different hospitals in Northern Blessing of the Bikes Holy Virginia and the Washington, DC, metro area. They also Eucharist will include special work with national and international redistribution scripture, prayers for riders organizations to get blood where it's needed most. of all kinds, a remembrance Which means the blood you give today may be used to of lives lost on the road, and save a local child like Whitaker, living right here in delightful hymns to fit this the neighborhood, or to help nationally in a time of unique occasion. crisis. We'll process after the So make your appointment and mark your calendar, service to the Parish Hall, please. We look forward to seeing you. where the clergy will "baptize" bikes and their riders Also, for future reference — at our first Emmanuel with a splash of holy water. Whitaker’s Warriors drive in January 2018, we saw 54 There will be a "bike mechanic" on hand to give your donors. Second drive September 2018 — 39 donors. bike a quick road safety check. And there will be water, Thank you again! Gatorade, and energy bars to take on the road. Please arrive early! Starting at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service, we will have "bicycle ushers" to assist you, if need be, to carry your bikes into the Parish Hall. And no fancy clothes this Sunday. Wear your biking gear or summer fun attire! Friends and neighbors also welcome! If you would like to help in any way or if you have questions, please contact the Rev. Joani Peacock.

H ig h N ot es Page 7 Thank You Bakers and Mark Your Calendar for the Buyers Annual Yard Sale

Time to Netflix Marie Kondo and prepare for the annual Thank you to all the bakers Emmanuel Yard Sale on Saturday, August 24, 8:00 a.m. and buyers who supported the to 12:00 p.m. This community-wide effort combines Outreach Bake Sale on fundraising with outreach to provide serious Sunday, May 19. We made housecleaning, a source of affordable home goods to over $400 which will go to our low income families, Saturday foot traffic in the support the monthly parish hall, and lots of fun for everyone. We'd love to breaksfast program at the Carpenter’s Shelter. have all Emmanuel families participate, so please contact John and Megan Read to help. Last year was a great experience for me, getting to Volunteer Opportunity know more of our congregation and inspiring me to be more involved in our church. We had great participation

from the parish and we look forward to meeting many We are looking for one or two more people to help the new faces this year. One of the area's we struggled with first Wednesday night of every month with dinner at was involvement from the community. As we move the Carpenter’s Shelter. It involves about a two-hour closer to this year’s yard sale, we ask that anyone that is commitment each month. If this interests you, please a part of a neighborhood list serve, Facebook group, or contact Bonnie Lilley (703-780-4844). other community organization to please send out a message notifying them of this year’s sale. Information regarding volunteer sign-ups and donation acceptance dates/times will be published in the bulletin announcements soon. Thank You! John and Megan Read

Spring Work Day

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We had another great weekend at Shrine Mont. Can you believe it, we had one FULL day of sunshine, and we took full advantage of it. Thanks to KC Robertson for walking parishioners through prayer; Margaret Wohler for leading the children’s (now family’s) program; The Guitar Circle for their Friday night singalong and service performance; Katherine, Deirdre and Claudia for looking after our little ones during the Saturday programs; Joani for leading compline and Chuck for leading us in Sunday’s service. The majority of the weekend had mild weather so we could do all our planned outside activities like dipping for salamanders in the lake, hiking, hayride and the campfire. Sunday had a sprinkle or two (more like some heavy rain), so we kept to the indoors for Sunday’s service and finishing touches to the weekend. Many thanks go to all those who worked behind the scenes to make the weekend retreat most memorable. Please join us at next year’s annual retreat May 1-3, 2020. Mark your calendars now!

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Preschool News

Teaching Positions at Emmanuel Preschool

Emmanuel Preschool seeks energetic, enthusiastic preschool teachers who are passionate about the value of play-based learning for young children. These are

part-time positions (M/T or TH/F) for the 2019-2020 school year. Typical work Preschool Board of Directors hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Start date is August 26, 2019. Emmanuel Preschool generally follows the Alexandria Public School calendar. Melissa Bennett (Chair) Carrie & Ben Lewis (Treasurer) Ideal candidates will possess a BA in early childhood education or related field or Kate Bartholomay (Secretary) at least two years experience in the classroom. Matt Stratford (Vestry Liaison) Susan Stockton (Teacher Representative) Teachers are expected to offer respectful, loving and engaging interactions with Sara Stekloff (Resource Parent) Brandon Hollingshead (Parishioner) students. They need to be able to observe and assess students’ strengths and Chuck McCoart (Ex Officio) encourage students’ positive self-image, individuality, independence and Nicole Crochet (Ex Officio) creative expression.

Candidates must be open to working collaboratively Preschool Staff in all aspects of planning and classroom

Director management. We offer competitive salaries, a lively, Nicole Crochet friendly work environment, paid leave time, and support for professional development. Office Administrator Dawn Doucette Founded in 1968, Emmanuel Preschool believes that

Financial Administrator young children learn best through play activities, Kelli Corts supported by their relationships and interactions with caring adults. Our goals are to: Teachers Allison Alden • Help children learn to be part of a group, to share Michelle Brayman Rebecca Brocato and take turns. Mary Beth Conry • Foster cognitive development and emergent literacy in reading, math and Amy Ernst science. Christy Finn Mollee Hansen • Encourage strong bodies through active play. Caroline Howell • Support artistic development with arts, activities and exploration. Anne Hubbard • Perrin Keeler Promote emotional security and growth. Jacqueline Kittredge • Prepare children for successful transition to future school settings. Dana Mutscheller Nancy Palmer Please e-mail Nicole Crochet, Director, if you are interested. Kate Schneider Cappie Stiers Susan Stockton

School Hours Monday—Friday 9:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Emmanuel Episcopal Preschool 1608 Russell Road Alexandria, VA 22301 703-683-0303 (phone) 703-683-6158 (fax) [email protected] www.emmanuelonhigh.org

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The Coffee Baristas have two open spots in June and Camper space and staff positions available at Shrine need volunteers for July and August. Everyone is Mont Camps. Don't delay checking out the website for welcome to join. Ann Wheaton coordinates our Coffee our wonderful diocesan camps. There are camper Baristas. Feel free to talk with Ann at the 10:30 a.m. openings (scholarship help available) at Sports Camp service e-mail her, or to call the church office. Thanks and St. George's (all ages), in particular. Also, two male again to everyone who makes this possible! cabin counselor staff positions are open (contact Ball for information). Congratulations to three Emmanuel youth who are on the camp staff this summer: Katherine Conner at St. George's, Elise Summer Altar Flowers Bilodeau at St. Elizabeth's, and Perry Conner, Director at St. George’s. Let them help welcome your child/teen Each Sunday our Altar Flowers are dedicated as to 'The Mountain!' honorariums, remembrances, or thanksgivings for friends, family and causes and are acknowledged in the Sunday bulletins. Please consider a date on the flower chart in the Parish Hall to sponsor the altar flowers. Payment envelopes are provided. Place a check in the Sunday offering basket, mail a check to the church office, or go to ourwebsite and donate via e-giving. Be sure to note altar flowers on the memo line. The suggested donation for flowers is $60. Upcoming available dates are June 23 & 30, July 14, 21 & 28 and August 4, 18 &25. Chuck with Seminarians Kevin Newell, KC Robertson, and Pete Nunnally.

Goodwin House Dinner

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2 Outreach Team Meeting (9:00 AM) 1 Meals on Wheels

2 Sunday School and God & Donuts Teacher 3 Carpenter’s Shelter Dinner Appreciation and Youth Recognition Sunday 4-5 Independence Day Holiday (Church Office (10:30 AM) Closed)

3 Meals on Wheels 10 Virtual Vestry Meeting (7:30 PM) 5 Carpenter’s Shelter Dinner 20 INOVA Blood Drive (8:30 AM) 9 27 Carpenter’s Shelter Breakfast 12 Vestry Meeting (7:30 PM) 16 Father’s Day 17-21 Bag Lunch Week 5 Meals on Wheels 22 Carpenter’s Shelter Breakfast 7 Carpenter’s Shelter Dinner 30 Blessing of the Bicycles (10:30 AM) 14 Vestry Meeting (7:30 PM) For a look at our continually- 14-16 Bag Lunch Week updated church calendar, click 24 Carpenter’s Shelter Breakfast on the calendar to the left. 24 Yard Sale (8:00 AM)

Meet our New Sexton Carlos Guzman

One of our Strategic Plan goals is to hire a part-time sexton and we have achieved that goal. Carlos Guzman will start with Emmanuel on July 1. Read on to learn a bit about Carlos. “Hi my name is Carlos Guzman and I would like to thank you for the opportunity to work with the Emmanuel family. God is good. I was raised by my grandparents in El Salvador. Due to the internal guerrilla conflicts at that time my parents were forced to seek a better future for me and my family. I had the opportunity to reunite with my parents in 1996 in Long Island, New York, so I consider myself a Yankees fan! I currently serve as Sexton with St. Albans Episcopal Church. I'm the father of four beautiful boys, one who will begin college in the fall. I'm very excited and proud of the opportunity to support him. Thank you for the opportunity, Emmanuel. I’m looking forward to serving you. At your service, Carlos Guzman