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The 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 1BC), Sept. 5, 2004 j l,... Deut. 30:15 -20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-20 ; Luke 14:25- 33 September 5 should be Philemon a prisoner in Rome ; Philemon and his Day. After all, he and his 25 verses wife, Apphia , are in Colossae where won't reappear until the year 2007, and they lead a hous e chur ch; Onesimus who will notice? How many congrega has become indispensable to Paul and tions in your diocese are named for his hous ehold ; and Mark and Demas either Philemon or his slave Onesimus ? work witl1 Paul in Rome. How many Bible character sketches Relationships: Onesimus is bound include either of this pair? Yet this is a to Paul , his father in the Lord , and also man and a lette r which should not be bound to Philemon , his master ; Phile with FIBRE RUSH SEAT overlooked by the Church. Wrapped up mon is bound to Paul , his elder and in this epistle lies a drama which car founder of his church ; Paul, bound in Since 1877 ries beautiful subtleties of leaders hip, chains , rec eives great respect from R.Geissleu Inc. joy and relationships . Philemon as his elder and as apostle ; Consider approaching Philemon as Mark, of course, had abandoned Paul P.O. Box 432 a one-act play, and the exercise will on an earlier trip , and Demas would Old Greenwich, CT 06870 open up the story. When we look at abandon him later. Phone: (203) 637-5115 the elements of a play, we have before The heart of the matter: Would us a jewel that glows more strongly Philemon take back Onesimus as both the closer we look returned slave and as brother in the DEDICATEDTOSTAINED The cast: Paul , of course , tl1e elder Lord? Would Paul insist on this by GLASSEXCELLENCE apostle , spiritual father of the churc h using his position, or would he lean in Colossae and of Phil emon and upon honor and encouragement ? Who FORMORE TIIAN A Onesimus ; Philemon, a leade r of the was capt ive and who was free ? church in Colossae , whose slave has Values: For Paul the priority was CENTIJRYROHLFS fled ; Onesimus, the fugiti ve slave joy, so he urged refres hment of spirit; & TIIEPAYNE whose punishment could be execu for Onesimus he knew what obedi STUDIOHAVE tion , and who turned up in Paul 's com ence required of him; for Philemon the pany in Rome where he was solidly appeal would be to Christian accept BEENCREATING lllkJl -. .11F'~ "'-!~ converted; and the minor characters ance; and , hinted at by the prese nce of & CONSERVING Mark and Demas , also with Paul , and Mark and Demas , for all the challenge who can lend irony to certain angles of reconciliation after transgression. STAINEDGLASS of the plot . St. Philemon and St. Onesimus WINDOWS Location and circumstan ces: Paul is surely deserve their day. WORLDWIDE. LookIt Up FORMORE INFORMATION & UTERATURE Paul and Mark (Acts 13:13; 15:37-40; Philemon 24) and Paul and Demas (Philemon PLEASEWROE, FAX, PHONE OR E-MAIL TO : 24; 2 Tim. 4:10). RohlfsStudio Inc. 783 South.3rd . Ave. MountVernon, NY 10550 ThinkAbout It FAX-914-699-7091 Legend te lls us that Onesimus becan1e Bishop of Eph esus . How wou ld you 800-969-4106 trace his journe y from his return to Colossa e to the episcopate of Eph esus ?
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piece of paper to join his dad in a book is easy and fun to read and I spend a Sunday morning besides morning of work in his at-home office. commend it to you. going to church. Paul Avis, a promi In this way Benson shows us that Gail Buechner nent British academic with extensive work and family time can and often do South Bend, Ind. parochial experience, responds that intersect. church growth comes most consis This book was particularly mean A ChurchDrawing Near tently and reliably from what he calls ingful to me as I read it during Holy Spiritualityand Mission "the pastoral church." Week after completing a Lenten study in a Post-ChristianCulture Instead of focusing on evangelism course on "Things Benedictine" and By Paul Avis. T & T Clark. Pp. 227. $27.95. gimmicks, the pastoral church offers discovered that Episcopalians are ISBN 0-567 -08968-1 . marriage rites for couples commit actually "closet Benedictines." His It's hard to attract new church ting themselves to shared life, bap idea of practicing the Benedictine members when there is so much sec tism for newborn children, and Rule, as amended to our own individ ular competition for people's atten funerals for departed loved ones. ual schedules, is a workable one. His tion; when there are so many ways to Avis says that such rituals provide initial "points of access" for people to enter the church. Rather than fight ing secularism with rational argu ments for the truth of Christianity, The Evergreenshas been providing the pastoral approach builds on a tra dition of hospitality and "sense of the carein the EpiscopalTradition sacred" that is already a hallmark of many Anglican congregations on over85 years! both sides of the Atlantic. Unfortunately, many parishes have tried this approach without success - even in the Church of England, to which this book is particularly addressed. Yet Christians who don't agree with Avis' approach will have to propose alternative ways to build up the churches. The problem is real. Clergy and laity who don't think that pastoral ministry is evangelically effi cacious need to suggest alternative strategies for how churches can draw near to the hearts of distracted, skeptical modem people. (The Rev.) J. Douglas Ousley INDEPENDENT LIVING New York, N. Y. Under our continuingcare program, we have beautiful,spacious, well appointedapartments. Criesfrom the Heart PERSONALCARE Storiesof Struggleand Hope Our Van Duzer Pavilionis cozy and homelike. By Johann Christoph Arnold. Orbis Books. Pp. It givesour Residentsand thosethat applydirectly 226. $15. ISBN 0-87486-980-3. to thisarea, personalassistance. The universe is made of stories, not atoms, says Muriel Rukeyser. Johann SKILLEDNURSING Arnold, senior pastor of the Bruderhof, The BanyardCenter providesunequaled "comfort care" an international communal movement for Residentsrequiring care 24 hoursa day. dedicated to a life of simplicity, service, sharing, and nonviolence, has written 309 Bridgeboro Road the stories of people in struggle during Moorestown, NJ 08057-1499 . ' his 30 years as a family counselor. Open weekdays 9AM to 5PM. e Weekends and evenings by appointment. Arnold has advised thousands of cou ples and individuals, including the ter 856-439-2060 or 800- 782-03 72 '(=) www.evergreens.org minally ill, veterans, prison inmates and EOUAl.~ HG teenagers. Arnold shares their rich sto Foundedin theEpiscopal tradition in 1919. OPPORTUNITY ries with his commentary about each (Continued on page 14) 12 THE LIVING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER5. 2004 • YES, I WANT TO GIVE HOPE TO AIDS ORPHANS AND I VULNERABLE CHILDREN. I Here's my gift of: □ $30 to support a child for 3 months. I □ $90 to support a child for one year. □ $ ___ to help where needed most. I I NAME I ADDRESS I CITY STATE ZIP I
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(Continued from page 12) one. As Robert Coles writes in the as unusual times of crises. An over BriefBiographies book's foreword, "This is a stirring col whelming theme of the stories is the lection of personal accounts compiled power of prayer, answered and unan FATHER ARSENY 1893-1973: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father. Translated by Vera Bouteneff. by a most thoughtful and compassion swered. This is not a feel-good-about Saint Vladimir's Seminary Press. Pp. 279. ate writer." yourself spirituality book. These are $15.95. ISBN 0-88141-180-9. The book is especially appropriate frank stories from people who have FATHER ARSENY: A Cloud of Witnesses. for individuals seeking hope in the lived through overwhelming struggles Translated by Vera Bouteneff. Saint Vladimir's struggle with what life has dealt to and tragedies through a life of prayer. Seminary Press. Pp. 244. $14.95. ISBN 0-88141- them. The stories summon the reader to (The Rev.) Joanna J. Seibert 232-5. new hope in the face of ordinary as well Little Rock, Ark. With the end of communism and the fall of the Soviet empire have come more stories of persecution. These two volumes are the testimony of a COME UP FOR WHAT'S UPCOMING priest, Fr. Arseny, who spent most of the years 1927-1958 under arrest and Come up to Kanuga in the peaceful mountains of Western North Carolina. Go home with good memories and more. in various camps, and they make tough reading ( a toughness that is not Comfortable accommodations and delicious meals are provided and eased by the awkwardness of some of our 1400-acre Episcopal center has a scenic lake, hiking trails, tennis courts, and plenty of porches well-stocked with rocking chairs. Besides the translation). Written in a style typ sponsoring conferences, camps, and guest periods, we can also host ical of Russian hagiography of a cer your meeting. tain type, they form the remarkable story of a priest who, in spite of the GEORGE CAREY leads a Bible Conference on The Message of most horrific circumstances, had a St. Paul and His Relevance Today. The 103rd Archbishop of Can lasting influence on many throughout terbury, now Lord Carey of Clifton, is keynoter . October 3-7 his life. These books are an essential testimony of faith in a terrible time in • A GLIMPSE OF THE KINGDOM, ICON WRITING WORK human history. SHOP. Teresa Harrison teaches ancient techniques; icons and their creation inspire prayer and meditation. November 13-19 THE BISHOPS. By Trevor Beeson. SCM Press. OUTREACH CONFERENCE WITH JONATHAN KOZOL, Pp. 248. £12.99. ISBN 0-334-02916-3. MINISTRY TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN NEED. Helping new PRIESTS AND PRELATES: Daily Telegraph Clerical Obituaries. By Trevor Beeson. Contin ministries to emerge, existing programs to grow stronger. Kozol is uum. Pp. 256. $29.95. ISBN 0-8264-7233-1. a well-known author and children's advocate. November 14-17 Many know Trevor Beeson from the WINTERLIGHT XXIX, I AM. Since 1976 a popular conference fascinating diaries that he published for Episcopal youth in grades 9-12. December 27-January 1 from his years as a canon of Westmin ster and as dean of Winchester. In VESTRY CONFERENCE: VESTRIES AND PARISHES AS SYS these two recent books comes the TEMS. Vestries do their work, learn from programs. January 7-9 same mixture of wisdom, insight, PRE-LENTEN RETREAT WITH PHILIP NEWELL: LISTEN humor and perspective. In The Bish ING FOR THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD. January 30-February 3 ops, Beeson looks at the lives of 48 British bishops from the early 19th BARBARA BROWN TAYLOR: FAITH ON EDGE, THE BOWEN century to the 1970s. Interestingly, he CONFERENCE. 150+ registered; we still have room. March 7-11 divides them into categories ( scholars, statesmen, prophets, and so on). SEE THE LEAVES. Enjoy fall color, a variety of programs so There are the famous, like Lightfoot, guests can relax and enjoy Kanuga and the beautiful mountains. Davidson, and William Temple, and Chaplain in residence. October 10-17 the much lesser known, like Ted Wick CHRISTMAS AT KANUGA. A new Christmas experience, an ham and George Ridding, all described old-fashioned Christmas. December 20-26 with Beeson's typical thoughtfulness and fine turn of phrase. This is, in a sense, a history of the Church of Eng land through the lives of these bish ops, and we are promised similar !!!!VfCENTER treatment from him about cathedral Kanuga Conferences • PO Box 250 • Hendersonville, NC 28793 deans later this year. 828-692-9136 • fax 828-696-3589 • email [email protected] • www.kanuga.org In Priests and Pre/,ates, favorably i.:;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;!J_notedby the editor of this magazine
14 THE LIVING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER5, 2004 FESTIVAL OF HOMILETICS [TLC, July 11), we have a selection of Eric James has known everyone, the obituaries that Beeson wrote for and been involved in everything, of r>r~t1thhSCPhfr~JtU The Daily Telegraph from 1987 to any importance in the Church of Eng 2002. Beeson is a master of the art of land during the last 50 years - or so it CHICAGO, MAY 16-20 the obituary, and the reader is always seems. This is a comp liment, and FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN illumined as well as often entertained. James is always an eloquent witness. ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL Though most are Anglicans, there are He has been one of the Church's finest others here, like Msgr. Alfred Gilbey, preachers, and (among other things) c.Jt1lhCIA!Jf (If// Lord Soper, and Cardinal Hume. This he wrote an important biography of book is a reminder to us all of the rich Bishop John Robinson. In this collec A4# Cl'A##t1tk. ness of personalities that the Church tion of insightful essays, which began at its best embraces. My only regret is as pieces for various occasions, we KA!t/44/,tAJ ()/'/'IS that if Beeson wrote obituaries of glimpse the broad sweep of James's Donald Coggan and Robert Runde, experience and reflection over the ~Ah llt1~S they are not here. It would have been years. Not a conventional memoir, he i/u,hulsi-t1hS, good to have had his reflections on weaves his subject matter, from them both. Lancelot Andrewes to Shakespeare, !Z>t11tAIJ!Z>Avh with glimpses of his own life and min SIMON PHIPPS: A Portrait. Edited by David istry. James has remembered so many 2>4hh/S !])4141~ Machin. Continuum . Pp. 144. $23.95. ISBN 0- so well over the years in books , ser 8264-7138-2 . c.J~/'4JnJailfll'i-Jf mons , and broadcasts, and I for one Although Phipps became bishop of look forward to a full biography of this iftphtASllf/'81' the largest diocese in the Church of faithful priest who is loved and England (Lincoln) in 1974, he is per respected by so many. AWHtAh!J Jlt/J/'4/ haps best remembered for the pio WWW.FESTIVALOFHOMILETICS.COM neering work that he did for a decade THE CALLING OF A CUCKOO: Not Quite an Register: Festival of Homiletics from 1958 to 1968 in Coventry as a Autobiography. By David Jenkins. Continuum. 13540 E. Boundary Rd, 105B Pp. 192. $17.95. ISBN 0-8264-7099-8. canon of Basil Spence's dramatic new Midlothian, VA 23112 cathedral and as one of the first so Bishop Jenkins retired from the See 1-800-866-8631 ; 1-804- 7 44-8631 called "industrial chaplains." He was of Durham a decade ago, and here at Fax :1-804- 7 44-0253 able to minister to both union and last are some of his reflections on his [email protected] management , and the model he and episcopate, as well as two essays on others created spread throughout the Christian faith and the ordination of Lectionary Homiletics Church of England. His book, God on women. Jenkins was so deeply contro Monday, was influential. Indeed , versial in his time that it is easy to for EXPANDED! much of what he and other industrial get that he was, and remains, perhaps chaplains accomplished in 1960s the most popular Bishop of Durham New Sections: Britain is fashionable again in the since Ian Ramsey. The old voice shines That'll Preach!(articles that United States 40 years later: the Faith through these pages, and whether one explore the intersection of at Work movement agrees with him , culture and preaching) encouraged by Yale One hears again the passion or whether one is Divinity School, books critical , as Arch St'rj:7/kr~ ,,-:1/t/St'r~~h with whic-h .Jenkins captured like Laura Nash's and bishop George ( weekly articles on films/texts) the imagination of so many Scotty McLennen's Carey is in his For each week: Church on Sunday, and infuriated the recent memoirs, one hears again Work on Monday, and sensibilities of others . e.t~s1s 1 Th,i'!fl:ftal other similar books the passion with Th~s 1 '?aslvral ~111flita and ventures are which Jenkins h'rl1LJ11l-t!S.f/1h aw t¼)Aris) Phipps' step-grandchildren . A glimpse captured the imagination of so many of Phipps ' own mind can be seen in (mostly outside the Church) and infu 8t!rJ,,u?JtRt!vil!ws 1 81JrJ,,uJILJ'1 the final chapter, the sermon he riated the sensibilities of others and much more! (mostly within the Church , and within preached on the 25th anniversary of "The premier lectionary preach his episcopal ordination , and the best the Conservative Party). Unapologeti part of the book cally engaged with every aspect of life, ing journal. "-Zan Holmes Jenkins is always worth reading, and For afree sample: THE HOUSE OF MY FRIENDS: Memories and this book is no exception. [email protected] Reflections. By Eric James. Continuum. Pp. (The Vety Rev.) Peter Eaton 211. $27.95. ISBN 0-8264-7062-9. Denver, Colo. or call 1-800-866-8631
SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 15 The Spirituality ofWine
By Claudia A. Dickson Christians living in a post-modern world are often deaf to that call. I con Many excellent small-group pro clude with a discussion of the theolog grams are in use in Episcopal ical meaning of the baptismal vows churches, but I wanted to develop one and the privileges and responsibilities where learning how to lead was part that come with being baptized. of the small-group process itself. I did I chose to follow up my book with n't want to spend a great deal of time Richard Foster's Celebration of Disci recruiting people, then more time pline . He describes 12 classic disci A sumptuous celebration of the preparing them to lead before ever plines, or habits, practiced by faithful magic and mystery of wine, starting a small group. So I began with Christians over the course of two mil a sweeping look at the deep the notion that I would mentor 10 lennia Since Foster writes about each connection between wine and people in a small group over the one in a clear and accessible way and spirituality from ancient course of three and a half months, and times to today. offers suggestions for undertaking upon completion they would start them that even an adult working more The Spiritualityof Wine also their own small groups in teams of than 40 hours a week can find time explores wine in the Christian two - doing exactly what I had done for, I believed this book would be an church setting as well as the for them. ideal follow-up to my own. imagery of vine and wine in the The program is called 14 Weeks. We began at my home one evening Bible. Contains an abundance of Last summer I recruited 10 parish in September. I set out refreshments apt quotations, spiritual wisdom, ioners to meet at my house for 14 and we gathered in the kitchen for a and lavish images. weeks during the fall. I invited each Northstone Publishing . individual or couple, either in person or by phone. I followed up with a let ter outlining the purpose of the group, Learninghow the material to be studied, and the Order from your Episcopal bookseller or ->ll responsibility of members to start to leadwas part their own groups once we were fin AWl, ished. It did not take much effort to THEitt® find 10 participants who agreed to of the small-group PILGRIM help me launch this pilot program. PRESS Phone: 800.53 7 .3394 Our curriculum consisted of two processitself. (M-F, 8:30am- 4:30pm, ET) books. The first is my own, Entering Fax: 216.736.2206 www.thepilgrimpress .com the Household of God. I chose this Allow $5.00 shipping for fit>tbook , because I wanted to focus on disciple 75rt.each additional book. When ordering by phone, please menti on ship for the entire 14-week period. In short time before moving to the living Promotion Code TLC90504A . my book I explain that all baptized room for introductions (most knew persons are called to be disciples of one another fairly well) and an Jesus Christ, and I point out why (Continued on page 18)
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THE GOSPEL TODAY (Continued from page 16) overview of the program. Next, I talk about whom to invite to partici passed out sheets of paper with six pate in the next round of 14 Weeks, numbered blocks drawn on each and which would amount to five small asked the participants to draw a pic groups led by members of my own. By ture or a symbol of a high or low point December, just before we concluded, Can YOU live in their spiritual journey in each of the most of the groups were filled and six blocks. ready to start in January. One impor THE GOSPEL TODAY? When everyone had finished, we tant component of the 14 Weeks pro By R.K. Landrum each explained the significance of gram is a one-time only outreach what we had drawn in block No. L project which we completed just after "Bob's ability to put theological concepts The group enjoyed this so much we Christmas when we cooked and into the language of the people is rare, and chose another block and took turns served lunch at a shelter for battered in the GospelToday he challenges us to live again. I knew we were off to a good women. our lives as Jei,us would have us do. I take start when they asked for a third A year has passed since I initiated great pleasure in recommending his work to round and told me not to worry about this program at St. Michael's, and all who wish to grow in their faith." the time. We concluded our evening already I am noticing benefits reaped The Right ReverendRobert WhitridgeEstill with requests for prayer followed by by participants as well as by our 9th Bishopof North Carolina Compline. As everyone left, conversa- church. The fellowship experienced "This book should be a MUST reading for every Christian." Karl S. Foerster,judge, FederalD istrict Court Available. from: www.xlibris.com www.amazon.com www.ba1mesancfuoble.com ISBN# 1-4134-1282-3 ANGLICAN TOURS ,____ Celebrates 25 Years of planning custom tours for church leaders and their congregations . Consider gathering a group to explore Anglican heritage in England and/or selected European destinations . Contact the experts to help plan a tour tions continued at the curb outside my in the 14 Weeks groups is helping to covering such areas as: house. The members of the small rebuild relationships strained as a Cathedrals, abbeys and holy places group had bonded . result of the fallout from the General Concentrate on the north or south or a The next week we began again with Convention last year. Furthermore, combination of the two. food in the kitchen . This became an some of the people choosing to partic unexpected but integral component of ipate have never belonged to a small Parish Churches our time together - something which group before. We are drawing a A different prospective as seen through a each subsequent 14 Weeks group has greater variety of parishioners into selection of historic churches been sure to incorporate. Next came this kind of fellowship. And partici Celtic Enrichment in Wales the discussion of my book, two chap pants are expressing a deeper level of An 8-day program exploring Celtic ters per meeting. I had already drawn commitment to the church and to spirituality , history and tradit ion. up discussion questions for use in other ministries. Accommodations are in private homes. churches in my diocese , so we Those who are now facilitating their referred to those. On the sixth meeting own groups say they have a new For further information and broc hures we began Celebration of Discipline , found confidence in their ability to for tours listed above please conta ct us: using a separate book of discussion oversee group discussion. We are rais The Rev . Anne B. Chisham , Director questions Foster has published. We ing up more leaders for the church. A ANGLICAN TOURS proceeded through that book a chap 2635 Second Avenue , No. 424 number of participants who initially San Diego , CA 92103 ter at a time. expressed reluctance in speaking abcrev@cox .net At our seventh meeting we began to about matters of faith and practice are 1-800 438 2403
18 THE LIVING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER5. 2004 telling me they now candidly share questions for each . They in turn will may be downloaded from the site their thoughts with fellow partici gather again in January with the par ( choose "the Church" from the main pants. They also feel a closeness to the ticipants in their own groups . We will menu, then "Christian Education. ") In church that they had not experienced keep on doing this, year after year, this way I hope to make starting and before. two books at a time, for as long as nurturing small groups as easy as Forty-seven people have partici interest holds . reading a book D pated in 14 Weeks small groups at St. If you are interested in starting a 14 Michael's to date and some of those Weeks group, check out St. Michael's The Rev. Claudia A. Dickson is the participants are beginning to seek par website, www.holymichael.org. All associate rector at St. Michael's ticipants for their own groups. How the materials for starting the program Church, Raleigh, N. C. ever, only members of the first group, which met at my house, were required to facilitate their own groups. I expect an additional 48 people to participate THE VERY REV. this fall, bringing the total number of EDWARD FELLHAUER those involved to more than 90. w. What I modeled for the participants Presidentand CEOof The Saint FrancisAcademy at my home was how to pose discus is pleased to announce the appointment of sion questions and involve as many people as possible in the discussion . I MR. JOHN M. HOSKINS assured them that in facilitating they as Senior PhilanthropicAdv isor did not need to have the answers , which took a lot of pressure off them . John's 28 years of experience in gift planningand They also gained experience in lead endowment development allows SaintFrancis to ing Compline, a daily office they came be an ongoing educational resourceto to love. I designed the program with the our donors, friends,and churches assumption that in reading the books who support our ministrywith two times , once with me and then children and families. again in facilitating their own groups, participants would gain a greater You are invited to check out the understanding of the material and, planned givingsection of our indeed, this is proving to be true from Web site at www.st-francis.org. . R·;!' the reports I am hearing. The goals of the 14 Weeks program ·~ are to develop a sense of community lliE f . and caring among participants, to learn together about what it means to SAINT be a disciple of Jesus and what prac FRANCIS tices can be used to follow him more ACADFMi, faithfully, and to help participants INCORPORATIED learn, over a period of time, how to facilitate a small-group discussion. A dOllOt' SEPTEMBER.5. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 19 NEWS FloridaChurches Sustain HeavyHurricane Damages A steady stream of supplies includ killed or injured . Statewide , ing water, food, generators and per fewer than 20 deaths were sonal items are finding their way to being blamed on the storm . areas of Florida hard est hit by Hurri Churches and members of cane Charley. the Diocese of Central Florida Truckloads of supplies have arrived were also victimized by the at the Church of the Good Shepherd , storm. Church of the Resur Punta Gorda, in the Diocese of South rection, in the Orlando suburb west Florida, where the storm made of Longwood, reported per landfall on Aug. 13. Good Shepherd haps the most significant was heavily damaged by damage, partic winds , flying debris ularly to a class Jim DeLa!The Sou thern Cross which punched several room building. Several holes in the roof , and other churches in Cen water. The church's day tral Florida reported school was also hit hard problems holding Sun by the storm . day worship services in The fast-moving storm buildings without elec surprised many Florida tricity. Historic Christ residents and forecast Church in Fort Meade ers by strengthening and Christ the King, quickly from a Category Orlando, reported many 2 storm early that day to Jim DeLa/The Sout hern Cross tre es down , but rela- Part of a mobile home from a a Category 4 hurricane nearby trailer park is impaled in tively minor damage to by afternoon, with sus the roof of Church of the Good buildings. tained wind speeds of Shepherd, Punta Gorda. Several other South- 145 mph near its center. west Florida churches, The storm was also expected to from North Port to Fort Myers, sus make landfall farth er north in the tained varying degrees of minor dam Tampa Bay area . Instead, the storm age. At press time, the fate of St. veered to the east , crossing over Sani Michael and All Angels' on Sanibel bel Island and following the Peace Island was unknown . Police had kept River into the communities of Char all civilians, including the island's res Joseph Sitts photo lotte Harbor and Punta Gorda. idents , from returning . As the storm Wind in excess of 145 mph peeled the roof Charley moved to the northeast , gathered energy, civil authorities had almost entirely off St. Edmund's Church, Arca weakening only slightly by the time it urged residents to evacuate and then dia. Branches poke through the ceiling at the slammed into rural Arcadia in South posted guards at the bridge to prevent Enrichment Center (lower photo), a classroom addition to Sweetwater Academy at Church of west Florida. The 110-mph winds looting. Church officials were the Resurrection, Longwood. ripped a portion of the roof from St. expected to be some of the first back Edmund's Church, causing extensive on the island when authorities deem it tioning and running water during the water and structural damage to the 70- safe. typical hot, muggy August. year-old building. However, even though many parish The diocese has set up a hurri cane Two sister churches in nearby Sara ioners in these areas did not lose their relief fund and has received donations sota have organized a relief effort that homes, power was still out to at least from as far away as Oklahoma and Vir has been so successful, parishioners 1 million residents . Water was still ginia. Episcopal Relief and Develop at St. Edmund's are sharing supplies shut off in many areas and phone serv ment is also accepting donations. with the rest of the town by setting up ice had yet to be restored. At press The devastation has also forced the a community food pantry in their time churches were scrambling to find diocese to find a new location for its parish hall. people whose homes had power to Oct. 7-9 convention , which is usually There have been no reports of take in elderly residents who had a dif held in Punta Gorda. parishion ers at either church being ficult time coping without air condi- JimD eLa 20 TH E LIV ING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 TwoL.A. Churches Breakfrom Diocese The vestrtes of two promin ent con gregations in the Diocese of Los Ange les have voted to dissolve their legal ties to the Epis copal Church and come under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Luweero in the Anglican Provin ce of Uganda . In an interview with The Los Angeles Times, the Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno , Bishop of Los Angeles, said the diocese intended to defend th e so called Dennis canon and would not Lloyd A. Johnson/Wr,sh.ingto n Windo w photo release the property voluntarily. Approximately 400 Episcopalians packed the Crystal Ballroom of the Hyatt Hotel in Bethesda, Representatives of All Saints' Church Md., recently to listen to the Rt. Rev. John B. Chane, Bishop of Washington, and his former band, in Long Beach and St. James' , Newport The Chane Gang, play hard-driving blues at a reunion concert to raise funds for youth mission Beach, delivered letters to diocesan work in the Diocese of Alaska. headquarters on Aug. 17, stating their intention to dissociate from the Diocese of Los Angeles and the Epis copal Church. Bishop Bruno was not in his BishopsCall Off ClosedMeeting office when the letters were delivered , A group of five bishops canceled this importance should not be held in but in a statement published on the their Aug. 13 meeting with the Presid secret," their Aug. 13 public letter diocesan internet website, he said he ing Bishop's Council of Advice, citing declining the meeting states. had no advance warning that the two distrust of closed meetings . Bishops "There is a history of closed door congregations were considering leaving FitzSimons Allison , Maurice Benitez , meetings in the House of Bishops. Our and that he had recently offered them William Cox , Alex Dickson and distrust of closed meetings on vital and several others the option of alter William Wantland were invited to meet issues , as well as our assessment of native episcopal oversight. with the council after they performed the gravity of the current situation in "I have informed the Presiding an unauthorized confirmation of more this Church , compelled us to insist Bishop and have taken and sought than 100 persons in the Diocese of that our meeting with your Council of counsel " from church lawyers, Bishop Ohio on March 14 [TLC, April 4). Later Advice include non-participating Bruno said to the Times. In the letter to that month at Camp Allen, Texas, the observ ers." [the Rt. Rev. Evans M.) Koseka, [Bishop House of Bishops admonished the five, In separate comments, Diane L. of Luweero) "I am advising him that I'm but stopped short of formal censure in Knippers, one of the non-participating not releasing these parishes. " calling on Presiding Bishop Frank T. observers selected by the bishops , Under Canon I. 7.4, the "Dennis Griswold to arrange the meeting. also condemned the apparent priority canon ," all real and personal property "We feel strongly that a meeting of placed on secre cy. held by or for the benefit of any parish , mission or congregation is held in trust for the diocese , but under California ToughJob Ahead for TennesseeInterim law parish-diocese property disputes The Rev. Susan K. Crawford becomes Church in North Jackson. are not bound by Church canons. Cali the interim rector of St. Luke's Church, Meanwhile , St. Luke's has continued fornia, and a number of other states, Jackson, Tenn., at a pivotal time. Last to move forward with plans to rebuild . rely upon the doctrine of "neutral prin year the building was destroyed when a Constru ction on a new facility is ciples of law" and look to the underly tornado swept through the area Then expect ed to be finished late next year. ing titles , property deeds and trusts to General Convention swept away the In her first sermon Ms. Crawford talked determine ownership of property : a long-time rector, who objected to the about faith, hop e and the future of the principle re-affirmed in an Aug. 13 consecration of the Bishop of New church. appellate court decision , California Hampshire and took early retirement. "It's a challenge , but it's a good kind Nevada Annual Conference of the About a third of the congregation of challenge ," she told The Jackson Sun United Methodist Church vs. St. Luke's agreed with their former rector and News. "I feel very blessed to be called to United Methodist Church . have left the Diocese of West Tennessee work with this group of people. We are and now are part of All Saints' Anglican turning a new chapter of the church." SEPTEMBER.5 . 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 21 Be Waryof Certainty, Chaplainin IraqSpared Death BishopRobinson Says At 3:09 a.m. on July 27 Chaplain In an address to the Fellowship of Stephen Pike was sound asleep inside Reconciliation (FOR) Aug. 9 in Los Camp Fallujah, Iraq. At 3:10 a.m. he Angeles, Bishop V. Gene Robinson of was awakened by a loud thud and New Hampshire likened the polarized then realized he was "three feet above state of the Episcopal Church to a the bed and parallel to it." nation divided over the war in Iraq. The 47-year-old Episcopal priest, a "In the U.S., President Bush will not Navy commander from Louisville, Ky., admit to any doubts about the inva serving with the First Marine Division, sion of Iraq; Senator Kerry cannot learned later that it was a 107 mm. admit that he probably doesn't have rocket fired from about three miles any more certainty about how to get away that had buried itself in the us responsibly out of Iraq than the ground under the trailer where he president does," Bishop Robinson told slept. THELM NG CHURCH in a follow-up inter "It missed the comer of the trailer view. Both the United States and the where the head of my bed is by three Episcopal Church have become so inches, " he told Defend Ameri ca, a Chaplain Pike near his quarters in Iraq. polarized, he argued, "that neither side U.S. Department of Defense internet can admit to any vulnerability or publication . Chaplain Pike was later and reflect about their lives. "Some doubt about positions taken. Politics informed that the type of ordnance have a purely rationalistic understand and polarization keep them from fired at his trailer reliably detonates. ing of it," he said, "while others said being honest and admitting their vul That it did not detonate on impact I've been preserved by the very hand nerability." has mystified his colleagues, with of God. Something extraordinary hap The five-day conference, held at some calling it a miracle. pened and the fact it happened to the Occidental College, brought together "God preserved my life for some chaplain has pushed people to new peace activists from across the reli reason that I've yet to discover," he level of reflection about it. I certainly gious spectrum for a series of work said. "It just wasn 't my time to die, believe that it's one way God is using shops and meetings dealing with which I say with all humility because the experience." workers' and immigrants' rights, mili I've worked with so many wonderful Chaplain Pike is one of eight Epis tary disarmament and nuclear non young men at Bravo Medical whose copal chaplains ministering in what is proliferation, conscientious objection time it was to die. Why they died and called "perilous and hard duty," said to the war in Iraq, interfaith peace why I live, I don't know. But I do know Gerald J. Blackbum, director of mili relations, an end to capital punish God is ultimately in charge of all tary chaplaincies in the office of the ment, and racial reconciliation. things." Rt. Rev. George E. Packard, Bishop Bishop Robinson told the gathering Chaplain Pike said the incident has Suffragan for Chaplaincies in the mili that in the Episcopal Church, neither led some Marines and sailors to pause tary, hospitals and prisons. side to the homosexuality debate is able to show any doubt or vulnerabil ity for fear of being attacked . TheSeason of Creation "In these past 15 months, I have Nearly 100 Anglican Communion the Diocese of Minnesota will observe been following God's call as best I can congregations in the United States , the season this year. discern it," he said. "Am I 100 percent Australia and England began obser The movement began with the Envi sure that what I have done is God's vance of a new liturgical season on ronmental Stewardship Commission will? No. I have been as faithful as I Aug. 15. Along with the traditional sea of the Diocese of Minnesota can be. I believe that I am following sons, a number now observe Creation (www.env-steward.com), according to God's lead, but I cannot know beyond from Aug. 15 through Oct. 3. Fr. Gordon, who said there are three doubt." "We are not innovators - not the main goals: celebrating the beauty and Bishop Robinson urged Christians very first to observe this," the Rev. grandeur of the created world, reflect to "be very wary of anyone who claims Walt Gordon told the Hibbing, Minn., ing on the marvels of God's creative to know, beyond doubt, the mind and Dai ly Tribune. "But we're early work , and becoming better stewards will of God." adopters ." Fr. Gordon is rector of St. of the planet, which involves a shift Peter's Church, Cass Lake, Minn. He away from thinking that one achieves said about 10 of the 125 churches in "mastery over the environment." • More News, page 48 • 22 T H E LIVI NG CHURCH · SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 Iwasa stranger, and you invited Adrian Klemme of the Agency for New Americans, an me in.' affiliate of Episcopal Migration Ministries, (Matt. 25:35) welcomes Hindey Sheikh, a Somali Bantu refugee, to Boise, Idaho. Jesus' words present us with a powerful and Maggie Chenore photo timely Christian directive. In a world plagued by violent conflict and "ethnic cleansing," there is a OpenArms vital and immediate In manycreative ways, Episcopal churches are need to welcome the stranger. Refugees come showinghospitality to peoplefrom other lands. to Western nations from By Aaron Orear all over the world, What are Episcopal churches doing to invite the stranger? There seeking a better life for are success stories in large and wealthy parishes with the numbers and resources for comprehensive refugee ministry. There are also themselves and their stories of small churches doing big work, despite small budgets . The families. It's not an easy common denominator is willingness to open doors to the stranger. Here are a few of the many acts of hospitality which parishes offer to move, and it must be refugees from around the world: frightening, but peace You've Got A Friend and stability are worth At All Saints' Church in Atlanta, Ga., a large program with consid erable resources started simply with something every Christian can crossing oceans to offer -friendship . In 1994 a parishioner befriended a refugee family achieve. Read on to from Bosnia. There was no formal sponsorship system in place, but soon other parishioners were assisting with transportation, medical discover how Episcopal appointments, insurance rules . The everyday help of one friend to parishes provide a another made the transition to a new culture much easier. It also enriched and enlarged the lives of the parishioners, and gave birth to warm welcome and a what is now All Saints' Refugee Ministry. helping hand to those Working closely with the Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta, the All Saints' Refugee Ministry assists with seeking refuge today. apartment hunting, coordinating donations of furniture and house hold items , school registration, and with making medical appoint ments. Robin Harp, the ministry's part-time program coordinator, matches parishioners to families for such things as English tutoring , help with grocery shopping and just visiting. With a congregation of 4,000 and a volunteer base of 80, All Saints' (Continued on next page) SEPTEMBER5. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 23 for invoking God's presence in the turn to when they need help. One fam world. "To be involved in the lives of ily in particular had no air conditioner, refugees means that you will no toys for the children, and no televi encounter God in some way," says Ms. sion, which is often the primary Harp. "It is a mystery I have witnessed method by which immigrants learn time and time again." English. Within a week of hearing about the family, members of St. Fran cis' had dropped off two air condition The Little Congregation ers, a television, a crib and toys. That Could When the first wave of Somali Creativity was vital to the ministry Bantu came to St. Louis, the people of of St. Francis' Church in Wildwood, St. Francis' once again got creative. Mo., a mission congregation with a Knowing they hadn't enough handful of members. Without the resources to provide material help, budget or numbers to sponsor a the congregation positioned itself as a refugee family, the members of St. disseminator of information, raising Francis' looked for a way in which local parishes' awareness of the Ban their small size might be an advantage. tus' plight. The Bantu program is now A friend of the parish, working in in the hands of larger churches, but St. lyun Vang holds his cousin and goddaughter, Madeleine ,ayoavang, on the day of her baptism while Madeleine's refugee services in a local hospital, Francis' continues to provide the ,arents, Blia and Chi (right) look on. Chi, a Hmong refugee provided the opening a few years ago occasional and immediate help that s a child, is now a parishioner at the parish that spon when she mentioned that many of the larger programs sometimes miss. ored her, St. Francis' Church, Menomonee Falls, Wis. children she saw lacked proper shoes. The congregation's response was immediate, and today the shoe drive Coming Home OpenArms has expanded to include socks and The parish of St. Mary's in Arling school supplies. The Rev. Melanie Bar ton , Va., was transformed by what the (Continuedfrom previous page) barito, St. Francis ' vicar, believes her congregation has come to know as a Refugee Ministry is usually helping church's small size is an advantage. gift from God. "I don't want to sound about 140 people. Active relationships "Because we're small," she said, "we cliched, but that's what they were to have been formed with families from can respond very quickly to needs." us," says the rector , the Rev. Andrew Sudan, Somalia, Liberia , Congo, Among the ethnic communities Merrow. God's gift came in the form of Cameroon, Bosnia, Afghanistan, gathering in the St. Louis area there a dozen Lost Boys, refugees from civil Rwanda and Iran. The ministry is are a number of Afghanis who had war and genocide in the Sudan [p. 25]. rooted in the belief that friendship is worked with the Soviet army during Shortly after the Lost Boys' story mutually life-giving and life-transform the 1980s. Reviled now by their coun became known in the United States, ing, and serves as an important means trymen , these families have few to Fr. Merrow began working to support the translation of the Old Testament into Dinka, the language of the Lost Boys. "They don't have any of the Old Actsof Kindness Testament, including Exodus," he says, "which would be a very mean • Parishioners from St. Andrew's , Louisville, Ky., met a Bantu family at ingful story for them." As the Lost the airport and helped to acclimate them to their new surroundings . Early Boys' own exodus brought them to the discussions involved electrical safety, doorknobs, plumbing and locks. United States, a friend of St. Mary's • St. George's, Durham, N.H., partners with neighboring Holy Trinity became involved in finding homes and Lutheran to share "Welcoming Hearts," their combined refugee ministry. "A jobs for them. Discussing their plight , Bosnian family arrived, four people, with a guitar and two suitcases," says Fr. Merrow decided, "They're Angli Jane Crooks, a parishioner at St. George's . Three years later that family was can. Let them know they're welcome able to purchase a house and the eldest son is in college. in church." •St.Christopher's, Roseville, Minn., coordinates the collection of house The boys, young men by this time, hold goods for incoming refugees. Bedding, pots and pans, furniture, came to church and were instant toothpaste are all on the long list of necessary items. "We have a lot of favorites in the congregation. Parish Hmong coming into this area soon, about 5,000. We're collecting whatever ioners invited them to dinners, helped we can to help out," says Ebie Richards, outreach chair at St. Christopher's. them find jobs, and taught them the • Collecting the "stuff" needed to furnish an apartment is also the project basics of life in American culture. The taken on by St. David's, Feeding Hills, Mass. The parish has set a basket at young men have integrated much like the entrance to the church into which go all manner of bathroom supplies . any immigrant group even though the "Even if someone can walk in with a bar of soap, that can be helpful ," says going isn't always easy. One of the parish administrator Sue O'Hare. dozen is attending Virginia Tech Uni Aaron Orear versity, while another has spent a week in jail for assault. Both are mem- 24 THE LIVIN G C HU RCH · SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 LostBoys Resettle in Chicago The plight of the Lost Boys first places to live and work Within the captured the world's attention in the following year, the Chicago Associa late 1980s when some 26,000 tion for the Lost Boys of Sudan (CAl.r Sudanese boys were forced to walk BOS) was formed to provide an from their war-ravaged villages in organized effort to raise funds to search of shelter in Ethiopian meet the men's ongoing and emer refugee camps. Some of the boys gency needs. were as young as 4; most had been St. Paul's by-the-Lake Church has orphaned during the country's civil been instrumental in CALBOS's work war. and in ministering to the Lost Boys in Not long after the boys arrived, the Chicago. The parish serves as the Ethiopian government was over financial agent through which CAl.r thrown and the refugees were again BOS receives donations, and with the forced to flee at gunpoint. Thousands encouragement and participation of of the children and young men died the parish's rector, the Rev. John Hes in a year-long journey by foot from chle, St. Paul's has become a social Ethiopia to Kenya's Kakuma Refugee and spiritual home for Chicago's Lost Camp . By the time their journeys Boys. A dinner is held at the parish ended in 1992-in some cases 1,000 each Thursday evening, giving the miles after they began-fewer than young men and volunteers a regular David Skidmore photo half the boys who had left the Sudan opportunity to gather, socialize, and Peter Atern takes his tum during a chess game at were still alive. ertjoy each other's company. St. Paul's by-the-Lake in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood . Every Thursday evening as many A decade later, as conditions at the "Fr. Heschle and the hospitality of as 40 Sudanese young men gather at the church Kenyan refugee camp worsened, the the parishioners have made it possi for worship, a group meeting, games and dinner United States agreed to receive 4,000 ble to have a central location to meet served by parishioners and volunteers with the of the Lost Boys. Churches in regularly and stay in touch with our Chicago Association of the Lost Boys of Sudan. Chicago's Rogers Park and Albany young men," said CALBOS board Park neighborhoods worked member Jackie Kraus. "Fr. Heschle is church, and he's an amazing priest ." together to welcome the 125 young always with us on Thursday Details about CALBOS's ministry, men who arrived in the city for reset evenings, praying, visiting, cleaning as well as personal stories about the tlement and helped to provide cloth up, and just being hospitable. In fact, young men, are available online at ing, furnishings, medical care, one of the young men serves on the lostboyschicago.com. educational opportunities, and vestry of St. Paul's. It's an amazing Michael O'Loughlin bers of the St. Mary's family and both Montzingo, "If you help my people we Luke's Refugee Network helped her to have the love and support of their will fill your church ." find an apartment and donated all of parish . "When you're together in wor Ten years later the prophecy has the household goods needed to fur ship," says Fr. Merrow, "there's just been fulfilled. The congregation at St. nish it. They gave her money for food one God. You're at home in church." Luke's is now half Sudanese and thriv and showed her how to shop in Amer ing. The sermon is frequently trans ican supermarkets. lated into Arabic and children of all After four years in the United Parishioners Without Borders colors fill the pews , Sunday school States, Ms. Ako is finding her way with Across the country, in San Diego, St. and youth group. Coffee hour chat is much less help. She is proud to say Luke's Church is another parish trans held in several languages, and Fr. that this year she will enroll her chil formed by an influx of Sudanese Montzingo is planning to learn Arabic. dren in school without any help from a refugees . In 1992, the congregation St. Luke's success is well known in translator. Yet even with her new was in decline. Seeking direction Sudan. When Siana Ako, a mother of found confidence, St. Luke's is home . through prayer, its members heard five, announced that she was leaving "When I go to other churches," she God's call to look outward rather than for San Diego, people at her Sudanese says, "I get a stomach ache because I inward as they decided that "the world Episcopal church told her to find the am nervous. Here I feel comfortable, is my parish." Just then an area priest famous parish. "Everyone in Sudan and so I always come to church." 0 suggested that a Sudanese family turn knows about St. Luke's and Fr. David," to the Rev. David Montzingo of St. Ms. Ako says. "They said I was so Rebecca Williamson, communica Luke's as a source of assistance. The lucky to come here." As soon as she'd tions manager of the Diocese of San patriarch of that family told Fr. made herself known at church, the St. Diego, contributed to this article. SEPTEMBER5. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 25 Howto Becomea Placeof Refuge TheEpiscopal Church has a wealthof experienceand resources to helpparishes. By Michael O'Loughlin resources available from EMM.) OnlineResource EMM's church relations and out reach office is willing to assist dioce This year approximately 50,000 of Episcopal Migration Ministries' san communities that want to an estimated 12 million refugees will step-by-step manual, Plenty Good stimulate parishes to engage in reset achieve their long-held dream of reset Room, is available free online and tlement ministry. The greatest need tlement in the United States. But when may be downloaded in PDF for that the parish meets, Mr. Parkins they arrive in this country, their jour mat from the EMM website ( epis said , is to provide friendship . ney is far from over. For most, it's only copalchurch.org/emm) under its "Befriending the refugee helps start the start of the arduous process of "Manuals" tab. the process of healing." learning the language and skills A 16-minute video presentation, "Volunteers need to listen, and be needed to cope each day in America. "Strangers No More," offers per patient with the refugees and with Dozens of Episcopal parishes sonal insights into refugee spon themselves," echoed Fr. Denaro. "Vol across the country are among the sorship , telling the stories of unteers can take their cues from them. local faith communities that are wel refugees assisted by parishes as They'll let the volunteers know what coming these newcomers and offering well as the accounts of the wel they need. Refugees should be active them hospitality as they start their coming parishes. Clips may be players in planning their future in the new lives. Episcopal Migration Min viewed for free online at the EMM United States ." istries (EMM) works through a net website , and the full tape may be work of 26 diocesan affiliates to ordered in VHS format from Epis encourage these parishes, coordinate copal Parish Services for $10.00 An act of faith their efforts , always inviting more by calling 1-800-903-5544. Fr. Denaro recommended the parishes to embrace the gospel man Parishes interested in sponsor Plenty Good Room manual as "a good date to welcome the stranger. ing or assisting with a sponsor tool for a parish that is in the discern Parishes that wish to sponsor a ship in locations where EMM refugee family will be asked to work ment process about a call to this min operates a program should con with local diocesan offices to meet the istry. It can be used to help the faith tact their local DRC, who can visit new arrivals' basic needs , according the parish and explain the pro community understand what it is that to the Rev. John Denaro, EMM's staff they're taking on. Parishes should gram and sponsorship possibili officer for church relations and out ties in detail. A list of DRCs can be enter into the discernment process reach. "These needs may include ori prayerfully. found online at the EMM website enting refugees to their new under its "Affiliate Network" tab . "Parishes should use the same community, locating a place to live, Parishes also may call the Rev. process they would use to discern a collecting basic furnishings , coordi John Denaro at the EMM office, 1- call of any kind," he continued. "We've nating transportation to medical 800-334-7626,ext. 6057. prepared a brochure called An Act of appointments, obtaining social serv Faith , and the title is appropriate ices, and helping get children enrolled because parishes need to be prepared in school . to undertake an act of faith when they "The parish doesn 't have to do agency managed by a diocesan reset assist with resettlement. The parish is everything," Fr. Denaro stressed. "It's tlement coordinator (DRC). Parishes reaching out in faith , not knowing important to remember that there are are supported in their sponsorship what lies ahead." publicly funded community resources work ; they don't get left in the lurch," For parishes that are concerned that are geared to assist refugees. Mr. Parkins said . "We don't tum a that they don't have enough people or There may be vocational training pro refugee family over to a parish and say financial resources to undertake such grams and other social services which 'lots of luck."' a ministry, Mr. Parkins noted that vary from community to community. The undertaking can seem daunt sponsorships can be designed in a The parishioners' role is to help the ing, but EMM has assembled a step-by variety of ways. "In many instances, refugees obtain these services . They step guidebook to walk parishes one parish will have all the resources know the community." through the entire process and answer needed to sponsor a refugee. There "Parishes don't have to have all the many questions. "The manual, called are many ways to creatively involve all answers, or provide unlimited expert Plenty Good Room, spells out the the gifts and energies of many parts of ise or resources ," agreed C. Richard tasks and steps involved with spon the parish family. But depending on Parkins, EMM's director. "Parishes are sorship," Mr. Parkins said. (See side the size of the parish, churches also supported by a local resettlement bar for details on this and other can team up," he said. "Local realities 26 THE LIVING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 What Is a Refugee? Words like immigrant and refugee have broad cultural meanings, but to the U.S. government they have very specific conno tations. Some examples follow: A Refugee is any person outside his or her country of nationality who is unable or unwilling to return to that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution . This broad term narrows when the government starts assigning "status" to arriving immigrants. An immi grant's status defines how the government deals with him or her. Once immigrants flee persecution, they are refugees in the broad sense, though their official status may change. Refugee status is distinct from citizen ship or permanent residency, and is intended to be temporary. In order to seek employment, a refugee requires a work permit; these are granted upon admittance to the United States but must be renewed. One year after admission a refugee is eligi ble to apply for permanent residency. After five years he or she is eligible for natural Peter Strinler photo ization and citizenship. Members of the Somali United soccer team in Seattle celebrate goals and friendship. The team Permanent Residents maintain citizen is sponsored by the Refugee Resettlement Office of the Diocese of Olympia, which serves more ship in their country of origin, but are lawful than 2,000 people each year, particularly by helping them become economically self-sufficient. residents of the United States. Permanent residents do not require a work permit for employment, but they cannot vote. Citizenship is granted only after a will determine how you organize. Particularly in border communities, process of "naturalization," by which the candidate learns the customs and laws of We've had congregations from other there is a need for church involvement the U.S. Naturalized citizens share most of denominations and Episcopal with at-risk immigrants . the same rights as native-born U.S. citi churches work together; we've had an "Advocacy is another important zens. Episcopal church and a synagogue area in which parishes can play a Getting a Green Card has long been the work together. The DRC in the local role," Mr. Parkins said. "Every voice catch-phrase for acquiring resident status office can help make connections and counts and our elected representa in the United States. Officially the term has develop partnerships ." tives need to know that there is a con been replaced by the government's favored bureaucratic language - Perma Because of the need to have a cer stituency that cares about these nent Resident Alien. The "Green Card" is tain concentration of refugees to have people. If a parish wants to learn more so firmly fixed in popular culture, however, a viable, effective program , EMM about the situation and contribute, we that it is still acknowledged on the Immi operates in only 26 dioceses. In many will help them make the connections." gration Services website. locations, EMM works ecumenically The word Immigrant is loosely used to with Church World Service and Addressing concerns indicate any alien in the United States other than those visiting on temporary business Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Fr. Denaro is working with affiliated - tourists, business people, etc. It does Service. dioceses to support and enhance their not strictly indicate any legal status, as the What about parishes that are not outreach to parishes. Working closely term covers any alien living in the U.S., located in an area where there is a for with the DRCs, he is helping to bring from illegal aliens to newly arrived refugees mal resettlement program? There are new parishes into the fold. Fr. Denaro to permanent residents. other important ways those churches and local offices also include parishes Resettlement is the process of relocat can help. "Any parish can pray for the with sponsorship experience as men ing refugees in this country. Resettlement locations are chosen to provide employ refugees and educate themselves tors to parishes venturing for the first ment and education opportunities for the about the worldwide refugee crisis," time into resettlement work. refugees. Communities selected to receive Fr. Denaro said. "To many people, the "The refugee will initially need the refugees are ranked according to suitability plight of refugees is invisible, which is parish, but he or she needs to be for each incoming group and are known by remarkable considering that there are reminded that he or she is the master the Orwellian-sounding name, Resettle 12 to 13 million refugees worldwide." of his or her own destiny in this coun ment Sites. Larger cities don't necessarily come first on the list, mainly because they try," Mr. Parkins said. "The parish hin Parish volunteers may be able to already attract other immigrant groups. help at-risk immigrants, such as ders that progress if it encourages Mid-to-small cities offer the same range of migrant workers , people who are dependency . The parish is helping the basic services and are often better seeking asylum, and people who have equipped in terms of housing to receive an been paroled from detention centers. (Continued on next page) influx of new residents. SEPTEMBERS, 2004 · THE LIVING CHURC H 27 A Studyin Humility Welcoming Refugees Can be Both Rewarding and Humbling In 2001, the Rev. Fletcher Harper, Be prepared for the long haul. tered behaviors that one expects of then the rector of St. Luke's Church, "It's easier when the person has just adolescents, like acting out and talk Haworth, N.J., served as convener of arrived because there's a lot of enthu ing on the phone too much." the Diocese of Newark's Task Force siasm and an immediate outpouring of Access professionals as needed on Immigrant and Refugee Needs. In support. But it's good to also plan and "I think it would help for the refugee the fall of that year, inspired by the schedule for continuing to meet the to be assessed by a psychologist or experiences of other parishes, St. person's needs one or two months another mental health professional so Luke's sponsored a refugee's resettle down the road. In some ways it's more that the parish can get a sense of what ment. Reflecting on his experience at stressful later on." they've been through and the stress the parish and on the task force, Fr. Give without expectation of they're under. I think it helps to be Harper, now the executive director of reward. "Our refugee was not partic realistic about the potential need for Trenton, N.J.-based Partners for Envi ularly socially mature and she did not intervention." ronmental Quality, offered these sug express a lot of gratitude. We realized Be flexible. "You don't really know gestions to parishes that choose to that we were called to give without what the person's needs will be until share in this ministry: expectation of receiving thanks, but it they arrive. For example, we provided was difficult in any case. We hoped to clothes, but that's not something you Don't be afraid to over plan. see some gratitude. It was an interest can act on in advance because you "Many parishioners committed in a ing experience in humility." don't know what the person's shape or general way to help with meals and Try to understand the refugee's measurements are until they arrive." transportation, but we probably could circumstances. "We were helping a Be supportive, but prepared to have done more specific planning. It woman who'd had a good life, not let go. "Our refugee was able to get a helps to be very detailed about needs, someone who'd experienced dire job as a cashier and locate an apart like making a schedule of specific poverty. She had grown up in a rela ment fairly quickly. We wanted to meals that people will make daily." tively wealthy family. Her parents encourage her when she had these Be realistic with your budget. were killed, but she herself was not opportunities, yet not make her feel "The vestry approved funding, but it tortured or physically harmed. Her like we were throwing her out. It was would have helped to have contin case was different from our expecta about a four-month commitment by gency funding planned so that the host tions . As a result of what she experi the parish until she was on her own." family didn't have to bear unforeseen enced, though, she was living through Be patient. "Refugee sponsorship costs . I provided some money from delayed adolescence in her early 20s. is a powerful experience in patience." my discretionary fund." The host family in particular encoun- Michael O'Loughlin Becomea Placeof Refugepal Church because it is part of the do the work if parishes don't step up," Anglican Communion that has nur Mr. Parkins said. "But the close per (Continued from previous page) tured them through their journey. sonal relationship that a welcoming "Becoming involved with a local parish can offer usually can't be refugee during a critical transition and parish is often important to them in matched by an agency. Parish spon not adopting the refugee; although their new life," Mr. Parkins noted. sorship offers the best resettlement sponsorships often lead to longer term experience." friendships ." Increasing need "Parishes who aid refugees in start Fr. Denaro also stressed that Since the terrorist attacks of 2001, ing anew find that there is as much a parishes should not consider sponsor the numbers of refugees admitted to sense of being ministered to as being a ship as a means of recruiting church the United States have dropped signif minister," Mr. Parkins said. "I have members . EMM resettles refugees of icantly because of new, elaborate heard many people say that they have many faith traditions. "Parishes must security measures introduced by the gained much more than they've given. be respectful of other cultures and government. This created a backlog of There will be challenges and difficul other religions," he said. "Sometimes cases needing rescue . But Mr. Parkins ties, and we tell parishes that at the refugees who are Christian may want noted that the numbers are again outset. The expectations and hopes of to learn more about the faith of their increasing , and the 50,000-plus refugees are intense after a life of such sponsors, but we are very clear that refugees admitted this year are double suffering, so the parish has a very seri sponsorship is not designed to build the number admitted last year. With ous responsibility in rece1vmg up the congregation's numbers." these increased numbers comes an refugees. But for those parishes that However in some cases, such as increased need for churches to have stepped forward, it has generally with many Sudanese refugees , the respond by welcoming refugees. been a blessing far beyond their new arrivals will seek out the Episco- "Agency case workers can and will expectations." 0 28 THE LIVING CHU RCH · SEPTEMBERS. 2004 St. Paulas Refugee By Boyd Wright "And the barbarous people showed us no lit aground . Again Paul matched the crisis: "He tle kindness : fo r they kindl ed a f ir e, and ordered those who could swim to jump over received us every one, because of the present board first and make for the land, and the rest rain, and because of the cold" (Acts 28:2). to follow, some on planks and others on pieces of the ship. And so it was that all were brought This is how the King James Bible describes safely to land" (27:43-4). what may be the first refugee story of the Chris Now the mariners feared another danger. The tian era. Those who welcomed the refugees island could well harbor bloodthirsty barbar were the citizens of Malta, ians. Imagine their relief and a modem version of when instead they received the story (the New Ameri instant hospitality. On that can Bible) puts it this way: rainy, cold shore , the "The natives showed us natives immediately kin extraordinary hospitality." dled a fire and provided The refugees were mem food and warmth . bers of a motley band of Those good Maltese sailors , passengers and went on to shelter their prisoners led by St. Paul on stranded guests for three his way to Rome and mar months. Paul's fellow trav tyrdom. It was a bleak and eler, St. Luke, tells us: dangerous time for those "They bestowed many hon earliest Christians. But for ors on us, and when we a few shining months on were about to sail, they put this Mediterranean island on board all the provisions they not only found refuge we needed" (28:10) . but discovered that the After that, Paul, with his concept of giving lived and ever-present guard, sailed thrived. Perhaps the story on to Rome, to house gains meaning today A statue over1ooking St. Paul's Bay, Malta, is a arrest and death. because it took place only reminder of the apostle's famous shipwreck. We know little about a few decades after Jesus those "barbarous people" showed us the way with his tale of the good of long-ago Malta. But we do know how they Samaritan . reacted when that swarm of bedraggled, half St. Paul and 275 other shipwreck victims drowned humanity swept up on their beach. landed gasping on the Maltese shore after they The castaways must have landed with little had set sail aboard a large merchant vessel beside the sodden rags on their backs . To give thought to be seaworthy. Paul came as a captive food, clothing, and housing to 276 souls in the guarded by a Roman centurion . The chief midst of winter had to be a formidable task. But priests had brought charges against him and he the Maltese asked no questions . They just stood trial before Festus, imperial governor of offered their all. Judea. But Paul, citing his Roman citizenship, We are left with an unforgettable New Testa had appealed to Caesar and demanded to be ment picture of hope over adversity. Picture sent to Rome. that coast , those waves, those helpless pieces of On this leg of the long journey the ship sailed human flotsam. Picture the impulsively gener along the southern coast of Crete. Winter ous islanders who opened their hearts . And pic brought a great storm that swept her wildly off ture Paul, who taught us more about Jesus than course for 14 days. All aboard thought them anyone else ever has. Surely his desperate jour selves doomed. But Paul stood up and told ney can stand as a parable of how to treat them they could be saved. "Take some food," he refugees in our own day. 0 said, and "none of you will lose a hair from your heads" (Acts 27:34). Boyd Wright is a retired newspaper editor who Next day the worst happened. The ship drove lives in Mendham, N.J. SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 · T HE LIVIN G CHUR C H 29 who have yet to trust God with their lives, including their money. Some people live with past hurt ; others are living with ongoing guilt; some are simply selfish and others immature in their faith. Whatever the cause for not giving, we need to minister pastorally to these people. They have a spiritual problem, and therefore require spiritual care. 3. Focus on potential givers -the seekers. An effective stewardship cam paign targets the committed and those who are open to being com mitted to stewardship, not those who resist commitment . With the committed members as the base , an effective stewardship campaign focuses on reaching the seekers - those people who are genuinely seeking a more meaningful and profound spiritual life, but have yet to be converted to stewardship. 4. Dream a dream and share it. Develop an action plan that informs your con By Gary Nicolosi gregation where you would go if your church had more money. Get your congregation feeling hat constitutes an effective stewardship good about the love that your church can do, is Wcampaign? Most obvious, an effective doing and will do. Let them see God's future for stewardship campaign raises money for the min the church. Tell the dream in a variety of creative istries of the church (financial), but it also com ways: a mission, vision and values statement, a municates the mission, vision and values of the ministry brochure, a sermon series, two-minute parish ( organizational), learns about the circum lay testimonies, the parish website , video, cas stances of parishioners who may be in need of sette and CD, pictures on a bulletin board, home ministry (pastoral), and helps people grow in groups, breakfast or lunch meetings, newslet God by growing in giving (spiritual) . How do we ters, and letters to parishioners. accomplish these four purposes in a steward 5. Produce an honest statement of what ship campaign? I believe there are 13 essential people are expected to give. building blocks to bringing them together : Share with the congregation the financial 1. Start with conversion - helping people expectations of being a member of the parish. to trust God with their money. You can go biblical tithe : 10 percent of gross Stewardship is not about getting people to income . You can go modem tithe: 5 percent to give their money to the church, though money is the local congregation and five hours of ministry an important aspect of stewardship. The more each week You can go proportionate giving: a fundamental task is helping people answer this specific percentage that is off the top of one's question: What does it mean to trust God with income rather than the leftovers. However the my life? The key word here is trust , because leaders communicate expectations, remember stewardship makes no sense apart from trust - that if nothing is said about giving, people will to trust God enough to let go of that which I cling reward that silence by giving next to nothing. to, live with risk and place myself in the care of 6. Practice inclusion. Church growth hap God. pens when people encounter a congregation 2. Understand why people resist stew that believes and practices inclusion. ardship. There is some correlation between an evan Resistance to stewardship comes from people gelism that seeks to include and a healthy stew- 30 THE LIVING CHU RCH · SEPTEM BER 5. 2004 ardship that seeks response . In other words , that of the leadership. love pays. The more welcoming and embracing a Parish leaders should pledge first, with the parish is to people, the more likely it is to be a rector , the vestry and the stewardship commit generous and grace-filled community. On the tee being able to talk about their giving as the other hand, congregations that are fortress-like stewardship campaign commences. The rector in their mentality to the outsider are likely to be should be able to say from the pulpit, "Since I stingy in their giving. A negative spirit in the pul know what everyone here gives in the way of pit will filter throughout the church , poison the stewardship, you have a right to know what I atmospher e, and be destructive of any meaning give. I tithe! Come and join me." ful stewardship response . Efforts to punish the 12. Be open and honest about money man national Church may end up hurting your own agement. parish. One reason many parishes do poorly in stew 7. Give offering envelopes to every family, ardship is that financial matters are kept secret whether they want them or not. from the congregation. However well meaning, Every giving unit should receive offering failure to inform members about the financial envelopes, even those who give only at the management of the parish is deadly in terms of beginning or end of the year. Let them decide for stewardship . Make the books open to all who themselves . Some people may not pledge, but do want to see them . The monthly budget report give. Consider having offering envelopes mailed should be posted in a prominent place for all to each household every month . parishion ers to inspect . It 8. Ask a response from everyone in the cannot be said strongly congregation on what their giving plan will enough : If peopl e no be for the year. longer trust the money Develop your own pledge card and include on management of the it space for people to explain why they may not church, they will stop be able to pledge. Even if people can't or won't giving. Once trust is pledge, encourage them to fill out the card and lost, it is difficult to return it to the church. The returned card tells win back. you they want to remain members and it may 13. Talk the lan also tell you if there is a pastoral or financial guage that moti problem that prevents an individual or family vates giving. from pledging. Whether members return the No matter how pledge card or not, never take people off the dire your church's rolls unless they choose to leave the church . financial situation , 9. Follow up the mailing with a tele always be positive. phone call. Motivate people with One way to encourage people to return the the right attitude , the pledge card is to inform them that unless pledge right approach , and the Failure to inform members cards are returned by a specific date, they right atmosphere . Peo should expect a call from a member of the stew ple give because their about the financial ardship committee . This has the effect of moti hearts are moved by management of the parish vating people to return the pledge card in order human need and to avoid the call. Moreover, where a call is made, because they have a is deadly in terms it allows the stewardship committee member to vision of community of stewardship. learn if there are any pastoral issues that should that gives meaning to be forwarded to the clergy. life. 10. Send a thank you note from the rector Finally, keep in mind that money will not solve to every person who returns a pledge card. all the church's problems. If a church is in trou You cannot say "thank you" enough. People ble financially, the root problem probably is need and want to be appreciated, and a personal something other than money. Look for underly handwritten note from the rector - even one or ing factors that negatively affect giving, and then two sentences - can be an incredibly meaning honestly, courageousl y and systematically deal ful exercise in expressing gratitude . It is well with them. Remember, healthy churches are giv worth the effort, not only as an expression of ing churches. If a church is unhealthy, it will not thanks but also to let givers know that the rector likely be giving. 0 knows they give. 11. Never expect the congregation to The Rev. Gary Ni colosi is the rector of St. make a stewardship response greater than Barthol.omew's Church, Poway, Calif SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 31 A Perfect Church By Harold R. Brumbaum Pinch me if you like, to make sure I'm awake, but I think I've found the church of my dreams. To the people strolling by it looks like just another church. And unless they happen to venture into one of them from time to time, they will be unaware that appearances can deceive, that, like so many boxes of Cracker Jack, within those hallowed walls lurk a lot of different surprises these days. The one I ran across last Sunday, it turns out, contained a bushel of them. Call it serendipity, call it fool's luck, I'd hit the jackpot. Tired of the Sturm und Drang in the tradition I belong if not adhere to, I'd been struck by the notice board outside the door: "The Church of the Peaceable Kingdom, Pan-Episcopal: Where Opposites Attract - and Can cel Each Other Out." Did dreams ever come true? I needed to find out, and went in. The first order of business, the processional hymn, provided a clue that something uncom The Church mon was on tap here . The setting was "Ode to of the Joy." Fair enough. But the text was made up of PeaceableKingdom nothing but Alleluias. Then, when the gradual (Pan--Episcopal) came, to the tune of "Joyful, joyful, we adore thee ," nothing would do but more Alleluias Where Opposites again. Tapping my neighbor in the pew to learn Attract - and what was up in this looney bin, I was told that CancelEach insofar as possible words were avoided to head Other Out off any ruckus before it began. Nobody knowing where their neighbors stood on anything of EveryoneWelcome moment, an air of serenity born of blissful igno- rance prevailed. For that reason , too, the only other sounds often uttered by the flock turned out to be the Amens - though some of those more heavily invested in the feminist cause, protecting their turf, were here and there heard to skip the second syllable. Even here, however, with the ushers keeping a vigilant eye, lay the seeds of dissent between those who, with the Baptists, launched the word to rhyme with Hay and those who went for the Brahmin or High-Anglican Hah. I was told, too, that when Alleluias were given up for Lent the con gregation made do with the good old mantric standby "Om" instead. Alleluia, Amen, "Om": the li ngua franca of the angels serving to quell all variations of opinion. The readings from scripture , when they came, were met with silence. And there was no sermon! A boon to those clergy (and those parishioners) who find preaching an ordeal; a body blow to those who live and breathe for that chance to do their stuff. Instead , having heard those scriptures read, and in the spirit of a Quaker meeting, everyone was free to mull them over in private, preaching to themselves, and not giving voice to their views or otherwise letting off steam until after church was out. At the collection time, during the lull as the plate was being passed , I read in the leaflet that this was a tithing congregation of big-league dimen sions. A full tenth of gross, not taxable, income. On the barrelhead (no dou ble-dipping here). Three hundred households on the books @ average 32 THE LIVING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER5, 2004 income $100,000 = parish income $3 million per. Content dial "How are you?" can provide. The communion, when to make ends meet on a tithe of that amount in tum, the it came, was suitably staid: no semblance of the produc rest given away. "See these Christians," the ancient mar tion line here, but a few moments afforded to let you veled, "how they love one another!" But now, yet more envision yourself at that holiest of tables "on the night he marvelous: "See this congregation, how they try to help was betrayed " as you partook. Took longer to serve the out every human being they can get their hands on." gathering this way, but if that ought not to be "quality Pretty odd people, these. time" what should? And the ministers of the altar, as in And speaking of oddities, when the time comes to call an Orthodox setting or a symphony audition, were a new rector in that parish, not a hair is to be seen of the obscured behind a screen, obscuring as well the cele beauty pageant where the would-bes hit the runway and brant's identity - nor (as the Donatist party was taught display their charms. Instead, the congregation names a some 1,700 years ago) did it greatly matter now as then. dozen tribal elders whose role it is to assemble a handful When church was out, the eighth sacrament. The cof of worthy souls and true; on the fated day one of these fee hour, of course. Yet this time, not a bit of course, being selected by lot. Good enough for the apostles; good observed in silence, like a monastic meal. The lone voice enough for us. And if akin to a roll of the dice, we cite our provided nourishment enough - reading, now, not from Hebrew forebears with their Urim and Thummim doing the "Little Flowers of St. Francis," but, as the final sur as much. Yet when I suggested that we all might gain our prise of the day, from the front page of the Sunday paper leadership this way, whether bishop or priest or primate, with its sorry accounts of greed and want, inhumanity I was promptly told "fat chance." Better to such minds, and hurt. It had the effect of Henry V rallying his troops apparently, the current practice: stepping up to the pari before Agincourt, propelling us like human cannonballs mutuel window and placing your wager on the one who into the world not simply "rejoicing in the power of the takes your fancy in the dog-and-pony show. Or, put Spirit," but with fire in our bellies and in our eyes, girded another way, taking your chances on a mail-order bride for the fray. who gets off the bus with a veil on, letting you learn only Dawn broke. I awoke. Had it been, then, simply a wish after the wedding what awaits you behind it. fulfilling fantasy of mine? Or was it, just possibly, a But back to the business at hand. The Peace, when it glimpse of the Church Triumphant here on earth? Either came, was exchanged with a gently uttered "Pax" or way, I want to go back again next week. Q "Shalom" ( exhausting the liturgical vocabulary in that place) and a full 10 seconds of eye contact, permitting a The Rev. Harold R. Brumbaum is a retired priest who more fruitful meeting of souls than a fleeting hug or cor- lives in Nicasio, Calif The Peace was exchanged ... [with/ afuU ten seconds of eye contact, permitting a more fruitful meeting of souls than a.fleeting hug or a cordial ''How are you?" can provide. SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 · THE LIVING CHUR C H 33 By Tracy H. Lamar esting, informative and compelling?" I would add the question, What has happened to our For 60 years I have been in the life of the preaching as the proclamation of good news Church as a priest , 22 of those in retirement. that changes lives? In writing to Timothy, I have taken the opportunity to look back Paul says , "As for you, be always steady , over the years of my preaching and that of endure suffering, do the work of an evangel others , in relation to the meaning of preach ist, fulfilling your ministry" (2 Tim. 4:5). ing as a gift in evangelism. Three summers ago, when we arrived in I was told I was a "good preacher, " mean the lovely mountain town of Blowing Rock, ing I was good at public speaking , my major N.C., where we spend the summer months , in college. It is painful to admit that for many we kept hearing the challenging admonition, years I rarely knew what change "You have to go hear the new preacher at the or difference my preaching had Blowing Rock Baptist Church." In other What has made in the lives of those who places we had lived, we found little to attract faithfully gathered each Sunday us to the local Baptist church . Given a differ for worship. Sometimes the ser ent kind of worship, sermons about sin and happened to mon was a bit long, sometimes salvation and the undignified "invitation" at boring , with no meaning as the close of the service to give your life to our preaching related to the gospel. I am sure Jesus and be saved, we were not anxious to that it was not evangelical heed the urging of our friends. preaching as I have come to Finally we swallowed our Episcopal pride , as the know such preaching today. I along with my identification as a retired Epis also wonder about much of the copal priest, and attended the Sunday service proclamation preaching in the Church today. at the Blowing Rock Baptist Church. We had Can it be called evangelism, a heard in the past that attendance was about proclamation, the unfolding of 60 to 75 any Sunday, but we arrived to a con of good news the gospel? gregation of about 150, including a number of In his book, On the Road our summer friends. Again, the Rev. Canon Keith The very attractive and personable that changes Brown asks pertinent questions preacher , known to all simply as Marshall, to be answered by today's clergy greeted the congregation with the meaning lives? and congregations: "Do we have and purpose of the worship in which we were exciting worship each and every involved: "To have an experience with the liv Sunday? Is our preaching inter- ing Lord Jesus Christ," as if we were gathered 34 THE LIV ING CHURC H · SEPTEMBER 5. 200 4 in his presence. He then invited the congrega For years as a priest and preacher, I have tion of many, or no, religious backgrounds, to struggled with the many endeavors - confer greet each other. With the usual hymns and ences, renewal programs, Faith Alive week prayers, it was time for the sermon. Having ends, the Decade of Evangelism - to attract been warmly greeted, we felt comfortable. new members to the church, to renew the life Given the scripture that had been read by a of congregations, and to increase Sunday young person, we expected the usual sermon attendance. More recently has come the 20/20 we had heard from others. The preacher had initiative to double attendance in the Episco no notes on the pulpit, no notes in his hand, pal Church. I can suggest only one answer for only a Bible. As Marshall walked around the the Church's needs. It is the call to evangel rostrum, down into aisles, to so relive the ism, in its true meaning, to proclaim the story, the event, with the characters, one gospel, the good news, for any increased could envision the who, what and why of the attendance by 2020, or sooner; to renew the biblical story or event. Never at the pulpit, he life of old and dying congregations; to offer a proclaimed the contemporary mean- ing and use for today's disciples in the chaos, confusion, and difficulties in the world. We drove home from the Neverat the pulpit,he proclaimed service knowing we would be back again the next Sunday. We had the contemporarymeaning and use received the gift of an evangelical proclamation of the gospel to talk about all week for today'sdisciples in the chaos, Last summer we returned to Blow ing Rock and found our way back to confusion,and difficultiesin the world. the Baptist church. The congregation had grown to 400, folding chairs were being used in every space of the over We drovehome from the service flowing church. In addition to the preacher giving his meaningful ser knowingwe wouldbe back again mon, a member of the congregation gave "witness" to a changed life. There was response to the "invitation" the next Sunday. by those who wished to profess a per sonal faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The gospel had been preached with response. We left the service with a new experience and understanding of worship and the gift of a sermon not soon to be forgotten as we lived the gospel. real challenge for a changed life in Jesus What was the difference between what we Christ; to feed the spiritually hungry, and to had experienced as the gift of preaching, have an answer for those who seek a new beyond the usual sermons we had known? meaning for the word Church in worship, wit We asked Marshall what preparation he did ness and preaching to change lives. This is each Sunday that draws increasing numbers. the gospel that changed the lives of the first He answered, "I simply live the lives of those disciples and has the power to change lives of in the story, the event, as they heard and this generation. The children of this world responded to the teachings of Jesus. What did need a candle of hope in the darkness of life. it mean to those involved? I share what it can We are living in trying and fearful times. mean for our lives today." He continued, "I Will we, or will we not, seek the presence of can only preach and proclaim, if you will, the Jesus in our worship, in our preaching, to gospel as I have come to live it. My purpose is take into our world, as a witness to the place to hold up a candle of hope for those who and power of the gospel proclaimed in our come each Sunday from a broken world." The daily lives? 0 gospeJ has been proclaimed, with the choice to be made by each who has heard the good The Rev. Tracy H. Lamar is a retired priest news that is offered for their lives. who lives in Durham, N. C. SEPTEMBER5 . 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 35 EDITOR'S COLUMN TheVirgin Mary on My Mind I have been thinking a lot about Mary lately. someone who recites the Angelus three times a The Blessed Virgin Mary, that is. I find that day. quite surprising. Growing up as an Episco The Sunday observance of Mary's feast was palian, I rarely heard about Mary, except livelier than usual because there were 120 or around Christmas. We were taught in Sunday so participating in it - a far cry from the usual school that she was the mother of Jesus, but I 35-40 who would attend an evening celebration do not recall any devotions to Mary, even in a on a weekday. Hearing the "Mary hymns" sung parish that considered itself catholic. I can with enthusiasm was encouraging, the read remember my parents' horror when they ings from scripture seemed more meaningful learned that a basketball player at the local than usual, and a really fine sermon about how Did You Know ... high school said a Hail Mary at the free-throw Anglicans view Mary put the celebration in line at a crucial time during a tournament context. When most of the congregation Churchof the HolyTrinity, game. He missed. responded aloud spontaneously Juneau,Alaska, was a As my spiritual life during the sermon to the pro-cathedralfor 22 years. has developed through preacher's invitation to recite the years, I have the "Hail Mary," it was chilling. become gradually Prayers of veneration in the attracted to Marian Lady chapel concluded the devotion. I knew as a observance. I daresay for some teenager that persons present that morning, it was the Quote of the Week who belong to Anglo first time they'd ever celebrated Catholic congregations Mary's feast. TheMost Rev. Njongonkulu paid much more atten The other lasting event of the Ndungane,Primate of the tion to Mary than I did, weekend was watching the tele and I questioned my vised coverage of the pope's Churchof SouthernAfrica, Roman Catholic friends visit to Lourdes. Riding in the in a paperin whichhe argues about the Rosary and "pope-mobile," he participated thatthe ChristianChurch other devotions in in an outdoor Rosary at the well which they took part. known shrine. Prayers were mustshoulder much of the Then along came the said or sung in several lan blamefor stigmatizingthose 1979 prayer book and guages as thousands of pilgrims, with HIV/AIDS:"Christianity everything changed. many in wheelchairs or on The Virgin Mary had her own feast day on Aug. stretchers, joined in. Particularly moving was hastoo oftenespoused a 15, the day the Roman Catholics celebrate the seeing the pope pray at the grotto where the destructivetheology that Assumption, and the Orthodox observe the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to the linkssex and sin andguilt Falling Asleep, or the Dormition, of Our Lady. peasant girl Bernadette in 1858. As he prayed, and punishment."The revised American prayer book had recog it was not difficult to see the pope's tears drop nized what the Books of Common Prayer in ping onto the prie-dieu where he knelt. It was other Anglican provinces already observed - a moving moment for anyone who saw it. It is the Feast of St. Mary the Virgin. Mary was said the Virgin Mary occupies an enormous given prominence not only on that day, but portion of Pope John Paul's spiritual life. also in the Feast of the Visitation, the Annunci I suspect that my thoughts about Mary are ation, and the Presentation. Most Anglicans not fleeting. I would guess that I'll search for a draw the line at the Immaculate Conception, history of Anglicans' devotion to the holy although there are churches in this country mother. Because of our claim to be catholic and elsewhere that observe it. Christians , it is appropriate for Anglicans to There are good reasons for my thinking a lot emphasize Mary in our spiritual lives. Her about Mary lately. A wonderful celebration of faithfulness and obedience set a shining exam her feast day on Sunday, rather than the trans ple for all of us to try to follow. May devotion ferred day, Monday, Aug. 16, started my head to her increase and may we be inspired by her spinning, along with seeing some of the televi holy life. sion coverage of the pope's visit to Lourdes. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sin Hymns, canticles and prayers to Mary swirl in ners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. my mind - an unusual occurrence even for David Kalvelage, executive editor 36 THE LIVING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 EDITORIALS Leader in Refugee Ministry Several articles in this Parish Administration Issue address the topic of how parishes minister to refugees. The Episcopal Church has long been a leader in helping refugees become resettled in this country. An 1883 General Convention resolution called for the spir itual care of immigrants, and chaplaincies ministered to new arrivals on both coasts from the turn of the last century. Since 1988 Episcopal Migration Ministries has been a valuable resource and coordinator as parishes all over the Church have become involved in this important ministry. Recent refugees have come from the Sudan, Bosnia, Haiti, Cambodia, and all parts of the globe. Congregations have helped them become assimilated to American culture, and helped them find jobs. Members of our churches have become advocates for those being resettled, and in turn some of the refugees have become valuable members of our churches. Many congregations that sponsor refugees have been blessed by the experi ence. There are many biblical imperatives for the Church to become involved in refugee min istry, particularly "I was a stranger and you took me in" (Matt. 25:35), and "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers" (Heb. 13:2). As they leave homelands , refugees often leave family members, friends and jobs behind . Sometimes they arrive without hope. The Church, recalling the promises of the baptismal covenant , can take the lead in reaching The Church, out to those being resettled. We hope even more congregations will become involved in this important ministry. recalling The Impact of Parishes the promises Week by week the news presented in this magazine and elsewhere reports develop of the baptismal ments in the Episcopal Church or other Anglican provinces, in dioceses, and sometimes in other settings. But it is in our parish churches where the real action takes place. The covenant, can local congregation is where we worship, where our friendships with other parishioners are nurtured, and where we experience the pastoral ministries that may make a major take the lead impact on our lives. The developments of General Conventions, diocesan councils and provincial synods may be news worth sharing , but parish churches are where the good in reaching out news is proclaimed. Faithful clergy and devoted lay persons engage in important ministry at the local level to those being without much fanfare. Most of our Christian education takes place in our parish churches and mission congregations. So does the brunt of our evangelism ministry. Teaching and resettled. exercising of good stewardship is found in local churches. So is the administration of the sacraments. Miracles of reconciliation and restoration take place there along with inci dents of bereavement and heartbreak. Many persons first experience the presence of God in their parish churches. THE LMNG CHURCH, the only national weekly magazine serving the Episcopal Church, has long recognized the importance of parish ministry. The publication of this special Parish Administration Issue is illustrative of that fact. This is one of four of these issues we publish each year. They are sent to all clergy of the Episcopal Church, whether sub scribers or not, in hopes they will find articles and advertisements that will be pertinent to their ministries. We hope all readers will find this issue to be helpful. Variety of Ideas As an independent publication , we believe it is important to give exposure to a variety of points of view being held in our Church. Our letters to the editor, Viewpoint articles and guest columns often reflect some of the diverse beliefs found in the Episcopal Church. We are pleased to be able to provide a forum in which ideas may be exchanged and opinions shared, for there are few venues within the Episcopal Church where this sort of dialogue is taking place. It is helpful for church leaders to be aware of the variety of positions which exist, and for the rest of the Church to know what our leaders are thinking. This is a good time for differences of opinion to be expressed , and this is a good place for it to happen. SEPTEMBER5 . 2004 · TH E LIVING CHURCH 37 READER'S VIEWPOINT PropertyConstraints Current members can surely have only a limited claim of 'ownership.' By Lionel Deimel by this rule, the plain meaning of which is that the Epis copal Church owns all church assets. Civil courts, The Episcopal Church, in the aftermath of General which might be enlisted to enforce canonical arrange Convention's votes on V. Gene Robinson and the bless ments, have consistently favored property rights of ing of same-sex unions, has already had virtually intact superior governing bodies over those of individual con congregations leaving to become new, non-Episcopal , gregations in hierarchically organized churches such as churches . No group has yet succeeded in taking parish ours , even in the absence of provisions as explicit as property with it, but the report of the Lambeth Com the Dennis canon. mission might provoke renewed attempts to do so. The American Anglican Council and its allies have Episcopalians should examine the legal, ethical, and asserted that General Convention actions violated the practical arguments that might confront us in such an preamble of the Church's constitution, thereby justify eventuality. ing extralegal responses, possibly including the depar Exploration of property issues begins with the so ture of intact parishes from a wayward church. Not called Dennis canon (Title I, Canon 7.4): surprisingly, the constitution does not allow a bishop, "All real and personal property held by or for the diocese, priest, or vestry to second-guess decisions of benefit of any Parish , Mission or Congregation is held General Convention. Some have argued that it is in trust for this Church and the Diocese thereof in "defective" for not establishing a "supreme court" to which such Parish, Mission adjudicate constitutionality, but this failure cannot jus or Congregation is located. tify the unilateral assumption of judicial powers by Civilcourts have The existence of this trust, individuals or groups. however, shall in no way The Bishop of Pittsburgh, the Rt. Rev. Robert W. Dun consistentlyfavored limit the power and author can, has offered an alternative to the legalistic per ity of the Parish, Mission or spective. Before becoming moderator of the Network propertyrights Congregation otherwise of Anglican Communion Dioceses and Parishes, he existing over such property argued that fairness requires allowing congregations to of superiorgoverning so long as the particular control their own property, even if they choose to leave Parish , Mission or Congre the Episcopal Church. Parishes conduct day-to-day bodiesover those gation remains a part of, business with little direct contact with the diocese or and subject to, this Church national church, so that it is natural for parishioners to of individual and its Constitution and think of the local church as "their" church and to resent Canons." any suggestion to the contrary. Often, many genera congregations. Clergy and dioceses cer tions of Episcopalians have given to the parish, not to tainly appear to be bound the diocese or to the Episcopal Church. The parish, 38 THE LIV ING CH URCH · SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 The Reader'sViewpoint article does not necessarilyrepresent the editorial opinion of THE l.JVINGC HURCHor its board of directors. therefore, seems the proper trustee for its assets. Pastoral Oversight (DEPO) plan. Besides, if a congregation departs and leaves its build Parochial no-fault divorce, on the other hand, could ing behind, what could a diocese reasonably do with it? facilitate even outright theft: Identify a troubled parish , The fairness argument has a strong appeal to moder take over its lay leadership, leave the Episcopal ates and liberals inclined to be generous toward fellow Church, sell the real estate, and divide the proceeds. Christians. This strategy might seem far-fetched, but it is important Fairness is not easily discerned, however. Parish to recognize that the Dennis canon can be a bulwark ioners contribute for many reasons, including to sup against indefensible abuses. port not simply a church but an Episcopal church. The The strongest pragmatic argument for allowing a diocese itself, or other parishes, likely contributed to congregation to leave with its property is that doing so the founding and early support of any now-dissident would avert protracted litigation. The Chapman letter parish, and might once have helped rescue it. The parish itself might have made similar contributions, but any strict accounting of who "owes" what to whom is likely to be neither possible nor helpful. Episcopal congregations are not independent , of course, but are integral components of a larger structure that is the Episcopal Church. Parishes must abide by canon law, maintain the faith and order of the Church, and be faithful stewards . They operate under many constraints, but they receive episcopal care and diocesan services in return. They use the prayer book and hymnals provided by the wider Church, as well as the Church Pension Fund and other services. Every parish is part of a network of churches, and the loss of one always has broader implica tions. In myriad ways, all Episcopalians benefit from an abundance and diversity of parishes, which provide worship choices, multiple venues for meet ings and programs, church homes away from home for travelers, and enhanced public awareness of the Episcopal Church. If we truly believed that parish ioners, not Episcopalians generally, properly held an interest in their own parishes, would we not require [TLC, Feb. 15] suggested that the Episcopal Church some "buy-in" when new members join, and distribute could be worn down by a steady parade of conflicts proceeds of their "shares" when they leave? over property, but that parade need never march if the Considerations of fairness cannot ignore parish Church is resolute in protecting its property rights. ioners wishing to remain Episcopalian within congre Ultimately, theological differences unrelated to prop gations that , predominantly, want to leave. Is it fair for erty are what threaten schism . We can force no one to a faithful remnant of Episcopalians, no matter how remain Episcopalian, and , if a minority cannot tolerate small , to have to fight to stay in their accustomed build communion with those who disagree on a point of doc ing? Yet advocates of the right to withdraw completely trine , we can but pray that they find peace elsewhere. would have a vestry make a decision to leave the Epis In the absence of compelling legal, moral, or pragmatic copal Church by the same rules under which it might arguments for ceding property to dissidents, however, decide to replace a copy machine . any demand by them for property based on God's being As a practical matter, allowing congregations to on their side is a pure right-of-revolution argument. As leave with parish property is surely a bad precedent. If a practical matter, anyone can claim this right, but no one congregation succeeds in doing so because of one one can grant it. grievance, others will certainly follow. And others will We should all hope, pray, and work for reconcilia follow them, perhaps for less severe grievances, until tion . Arguing over property does not become mission splitting becomes easier than staying together. History aries of the gospel. Perhaps recognizing this will teaches that churches that split do not easily reunite. strengthen our resolve to maintain our traditional Whereas denying parish property to a disgruntled con Anglican unity within diversity, and, thereby , to do bet gregation might not preserve unity forever, it might ter the work that God has given us to do. 0 assure it long enough for passions to dissipate and for cooler heads to prevail. Similar reasoning guided the Lionel Deimel is president of Progressive Episco House of Bishops' adoption of its Delegated Episcopal palians of Pittsburgh. SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 39 LETTERSTO -THE EDITOR _.,- .. .,~;,, ~, ~,,..,..,~ ... ,,,,.,.~ i~•, ·""\ .• II, . ' \ ,,...,-. . . ~,.✓• y•""~· .. __... do it." Ms. Hall is saying, "God made me do it." Sin Homosexuality is unnatural. The "Tel)(leRCyto...... ___,,.~· dictionary defines such acts as a per In her article, "Holy and Catholic" of the doctrine of free will. Overcom version of the natural, and therefore, [TLC, Aug. 1], the Rev. Caroline Hall ing a tendency to sin is not easy. She people who perform such acts are writes, "I don't know why God made should read St. Augustine's Confes- called perverts because they are per me lesbian and did not answer my sions. verting nature. prayers to make me heterosexual." When people used to commit a sin, It is quite clear from the book of This statement, of course, is a denial they would say, "The devil made me Genesis that God created male and female and sexual intercourse for the procreation of the human race. Homosexuals pervert God's com THE ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN MUSICIANS mandment to go and multiply. announces the publication of Harry E. 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Canon) Michael Penfield sort"; nearly every diocese has limited St. Luke's Chapel in the Hills (APA) resources and needs to determine Solemn Requiem Mass Los Altos Hills, Calif how to use them most efficiently. We & Luncheon want to do the most good for the most Caroline Hall, in her article "Holy people/congregations. Some churches and Catholic in Tension" repeats the will survive no matter what, and some Church of the Resurrection claim that "The tradition of the will die regardless of the circum 119 East 74th Street, Church also supported slavery." I sug stances. In medical triage, those that New York gest that she read For the Glory of will not survive are made comfortable God (Princeton, 2003) by Rodney and receive spiritual care from the chaplain. We retired clergy need to be Saturday, 1/hNovember, Stark, a professor of sociology and comparative religion at the University aware that the diocese has already 12 noon of Washington. He rebuts this accusa done the triage for many of the tion quite effectively. smaller places and that we are called ffi Dale E. Elliott to hospice ministries. Lovington, Ill. Hospice ministry is just as special Music: ized as interim ministry or doing a Maurice Durufie, Requiem start-up. It is time for the Episcopal TrainingNeeded Church to provide or arrange for train Sermon: Park Allis asks in his article on ing before assigning retired clergy to these specialized responsibilities. Fr Richard H. Lutz, SSC retired clergy [TLC, July 18], "Are We Expecting Too Much for Too Little?" (The Rev.) Gary R. Gilbertson He aptly outlines the paradox of Baltimore, Md. increasing numbers of clergy in a Church with diminishing membership. MoreThan Language He is, of course, quite correct. In Many thanks to David Kalvelage 1964, the year we were both priested, for his Editor's Column about one of there were 10,000 Episcopal clergy for the projects of the Prayer Book Soci l-"trcs:cncs 3.6 million members. Today we have ,:::he Cnnccrl-.ur-r Cross ety [TLC, July 25]. 15,000 clergy for 2.3 million members, I write to amplify and react to E-,,clu.-incJ srn,l-...,l ,,f d-..: 50 percent more clergy to serve 1/3 some of his comments. The matter of i A.n 42 THE LIVING CHURCH · SEPTEMBER5. 2004 :>::\J:::··~::_\·:·•:.-\r>.:: :your heart eryour deep book, the tragic decline in numbers, cient Egypt, orthodoxy, dignity, and morality .~nd .and N ~ti.ve America. would not have happened. §:{ ' (The Rev.) David C. 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He then attempts to jus *Youth Ministry * ...and so much more! tify his lack of unity of theological understanding with provinces of the Anglican Communion by suggesting Let us help you - Call us todayl the Episcopal Church would be in 1-800-941-2218 error to not open the privileges of membership in the body of Christ to www.LeaderResources. org those in our country who disdain the expressed will of God but wish the privileges of membership and leader ship in the Church, even though that ~leaderResources SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 43 LETTERSTO THE EDITOR offends the sensibilities of others Quadrilateral ( our "bottom line" for church REC (which does not accept within our worldwide Communion. ecumenism), this thought occurred to apostolic succession in the historic (The Rev.) James F Graner me: episcopate) can "agree to disagree"? Larned, Kan. The six groups coming together in And, if they can agree to disagree, why the "orthodox" alliance (AAC, AMiA, can they not do so and still remain in APA, F1FNA, REC, ACN) [TLC, July the Episcopal Church? Where is the StrangeBedfellows 11] are, to say the least, "strange bed William Reed Huntington of our day Today, as I commemorated the fellows." Can someone please explain who can preserve the unity of the memory of William Reed Huntington, to me how, for instance , Anglo Episcopal Church? (Actually, I guess the great striver for reconciliation and Catholic F1FNA (which does not the schismatic breakaway of REC, inspiration for the Chicago-Lambeth accept ordination of women) and low which happened in his time, was not exactly preservation of unity.) The scriptures for Sunday, Aug. 1 (Proper 13 C) speak a word to this condition: "Above all, clothe your selves with love/charity, which binds everything together in perfect har mony [which is the perfect bond of unity (NASB)]. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts , to which indeed you were called in the one body" (Col. 3:14-15). (The Rev.) Charles Walthall St James ' Church Marion, Ill. Shadesof Technophobia Thank you for the very good Tech nology Issue [TLC, Aug. 15]. My only negative comment is that the cover photo might tend to rein force the shades of technophobia which lurk in us. A rather better feeling for the sub ject might have been imparted by a more positive and humorous picture . For a number of years I have taught university religion courses online, and can attest to the effectiveness of email and on-line outreach to the unchurched . The current generation of students is accustomed to sharing everything by email - family trauma, history of abuse, struggles with drug dependency, questions of sexuality. Within a week or so of the start of an online course I am not only dealing with questions on the material of the course, but also with deep personal and spiritual issues which a student might send to me via email, but which no one would bring up in a traditional classroom or lecture setting. I would encourage all churches to have an internet presence, and to develop whatever internet and email 44 T H E LIVING CHU RCH · SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 ministries are appropriate for their at Washington National Cathedral, 9/11, I would hope that the word communities and expertise. For this, Washington, D.C. Why is it so hard to "Episcopal" could be attached to its the "12 Steps to Web Success" gave a find information at these churches witness. My family hunted. We found very good checklist and introduction that they are Episcopal churches? the word "episcopal" on a sign in St. to building an effective web presence. I heard someone ask a guide at St. Paul's cemetery. The same concern The "7 Deadly Scams" was an excel Paul's: "Is this an active church? What arises with the National Cathedral. lent example of how those in the denomination is it?" With the out One must work hard to find out that it Church can impact and educate those standing compassion and generosity is an Episcopal cathedral. Those of us who might otherwise become entan St. Paul's ministered with following in the other parts of the country would gled in the darker side of the internet. It would be a good basis for a teaching series - for youth, for the elderly, for computer rookies. Shirley Rollinson Lives Transformed, Clovis, NM. Periphery Activated Jesus'Example By the Rev. Rona Harding, Rector In view of the theological argu Church of the Ascension, Lexington Park, MD ments going on in our Church at the Diocese of Washington present time, I believe it might be helpful to see what our Lord Jesus Christ had to say and do about how It was with some trepidation that we held a Faith Alive Week we should proceed in reaching out to end in our parish. others in his Name. Our concerns that we would be inviting a lot of people to The striking thing we can learn from come into our parish to stir up controversy were unfounded. all four of the gospels is that Jesus' method of procedure was to reach out Instead, we received a highly focused group of lay Episco to all people, including, conspicu palians and a very professional retreat for three days which ously, those deemed unacceptable in has rejuvenated our parish. the Judaism of his day. Since the visiting Faith Alive team has left, a new sense of Jesus visited and healed lepers who intimacy and joy has spread through the parish. The ECW, were forced to live in separate which had died, has been revitalized. The youth colonies, Roman military officers group has new life. The Foyer groups (Gentiles), the fallen woman, the thief on the cross, the good Samaritan, and have been reformed. A new discussion many others. God's love and salvation group on spiritual life has been was for all. There is no reason to think formed and -- best of all -- many who that Jesus would exclude homosexual were on the periphery of the parish persons in his outreach, even if some are now joining those in the center. people in Africa and in the United Our mid-week services have more States would like to do so. I believe than tripled in size, and our Bible Jesus did not preach exclusion, nor should the Episcopal Church, if we study attendance has doubled. would be true to him. I encourage any parish that feels that it May we be seen as a Church of needs a shot in the arm, and a spiritual renewal Christ's followers. to consider Faith Alive. It certainly touched and changed (The Rev.) George R. Dawson many people's lives in my parish. Rockland, Maine IdentificationNeeded A faith-building experience for the entire parish family! My family and I recently eajoyed a wonderful visit to the East Coast. We Faith Alive • 431 Richmond Place, NE took in all the sights and sounds, including visits to Episcopal churches. Albuquerque, NM 87106 • (505) 255-3233 A question arises in my mind at both [email protected] www.faithalive.org St. Paul's Chapel, New York City, and SEPTEMBER5. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 45 • LETTERSTO THE EDITOR "" ··• ,,• " ,. love to educate the general public of What are we to make of all of this? I " the great works of these Episcopal think Ukrainian grandmother Sophie • churches and of our denomination at would say, "It's all about power, "'' ,. large. It just might help with our iden Father, all about power." • ,, tity crisis in rural America and other (The Rev.) Michael Fill "" locations where Episcopalians are few Scranton, Pa. and far between when compared to ,; ■ " places like the East Coast. Searchingfor a Bishop • (The Rev.) Martha Rogers St. Albans Church The article about the Diocese of El " Spirit Lake, Iowa Camino Real [TLC, Aug. 22] contains inaccuracies. EPISCOPAL A joint process committee was It's All About... established in order to design a CHURCH TIES process to be brought to the annual Superbly woven pure silk ties. While in Istanbul shortly after convention for approval. It is a Shield in full color on navy Easter, I found a newspaper article process by which the diocese will or burgundy. $29.95 & $2.95 accompanied by a photograph of the evaluate itself and proceed to carry postage . Quantity order discount. Patriarch of Constantinople severing out a search for a bishop . The initial A superb fundraiser. ties (impaired communion?) with the part of that task is complete and was Archbishop of Athens in a dispute approved by convention in January. In www.churchties.com over jurisdiction of some Greek dioce effect, the joint process committee is (864) 895-7730 ses. The Ukrainian Weekly tells the now in recess until it is time for the CHURCHTIES story of the same patriarch pressuring search. the Bishop of Rome not to confer the Upon the resignation of Bishop 310 N Campbell Rd Landrum SC 29356 title "patriarch" on the Ukrainian Richard Shimpfky, the standing com Catholic major Archbishop of Kiev so mittee has become the ecclesiastical as not to "upset" the Patriarch of authority as provided in canons. With Clergy Moscow, who threatened to sever the help of the Presiding Bishop's Leadership Institute Rev. Robert J. Voyle, Psy.D., Director email: [email protected] 503-64 7-2382 www.clerayleadership.com for all programs and schedules what little ecumenical dialogue exists Office of Pastoral Development, the Current Proeram OHerines between the two. standing committee is proceeding • Appreciative Inquiry (AI) The Patriarch of Moscow continues with reorganization and administra to meddle in the affairs of the Ukrain • Leadership Development tion of the diocese. Also, it is now ian Autocephalous Orthodox Church • Appreciative Interim Ministry choosing an assisting bishop who is while exercising control over another expected to serve until the next dioce • Alaskan Cruise and AI Training branch of Ukrainian Orthodoxy as in san bishop is in place. • Mentored Sabbatical Programs the old days of the czar or Stalin. The In the meantime, Bishop Millard is • Telephone Based Coaching (American) Polish National Catholic helping, as the article correctly stated. • Church Consultation Church is estranged from the Old Gordon W Gritter Catholic Church of Utrecht (which Visit the Thinbook Publishing Company Avila Beach, Calif. gave it episcopal orders, as we did at www.thinbook.com one time) over the ordination of for Books on Appreciative Inquiry women. And now the Bishop of Pitts AboutThat Door burgh and his Anglican Communion Regarding the letter, "The Only Training Appreciative Network seeks the blessing of Canter Door" [TLC,Aug. 8], I think the author Leaders for bury to help replace the Episcopal is making three interesting points: Church in the worldwide Anglican 1. That Jesus is the door. Today's Church Communion. 2. That heaven is open only to those 46 THE LIVING CHURCH· SEPTEMBER5. 2004 who have loved God from the depths of their souls. 3. That this includes Buddhists, who don't believe that there is a God. Tell me more. (The Rev.) Richard Guy Belliss Santa Clarita, Calif MoreThan Courtesy In the article about the Most Rev. David Hope's pending resignation as archbishop [TLC, Aug. 22], TLC's writer states that he "will retain the courtesy title of 'bishop." ' Why does the writer consider that a "courtesy title "? Surely, once ordained to the episcopate, a bishop in the Anglican Communion is entitled to retain the title of bishop, unless he or she renounces orders or is deposed? If people call him "Archbishop" still, that might be described as a courtesy title, although an inappropriate one. Nigel A. Renton Berkeley, Calif. "Courtesy title" was not TLC's idea . It was used in the announcement regard ing the archbislwp'sfuture. Ed. Is HeSerious? Surely, the Rev. Frederick Krause [TLC, Aug. 15] cannot expect any rational person to take seriously a the ology of sexuality which is based on concepts of archaeology , biology, and cosmology some 3,000 years old? As to Jesus ' use of current knowl edge of his day, I presume he would have agreed that the Earth is flat. John L. Prather Yonkers, N. Y BeyondTribal God I was appalled to read in the Editor's Therange of stylesand materials is exceptional, thequality second Column (TLC,Aug. 22] that a friend was to noneand the prices keenly competitive. "appalled" to hear at the fraction at Fullcolor Shirt Brochure is availableupon request. Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, men tion of the Hindus, Buddhists , Islam and Inquiries by fa:x, phone or mail are welcome and we will be Jews, and all those who walk the way of glad to send you full information on request. faith. 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"We believe the Lord also had a hand in this." exquisite fabrics and attention to NigerianCongregations detail result in in U.S.Move Forward The planting of Nigerian Anglican vesture that will congregations in the United States is well underway , Archbishop Peter Aki last for years. nola told worshipers at a consecration of bishops in Nigeria 's capital of Abuja, as he reiterated his call for Nigerian expatriates in the United Designers & Crafters States to leave the Episcopal Church. of Ecclesiastical Vesture Archbishop Akinola also lauded the St. Joseph's Abbey work of the Anglican Communion Net Spencer, MA work , stating that the Church of Nige 01562-1233 ria was in fellowship with this body and not with the Episcopal Church. T 508.885.8750 At the Abuja ceremony , Archbishop F 508.885.8758 Akinola welcomed and praised the Rev. Canon Martyn Minns, rector of Truro Church in Fairfax, Va. In a letter to his parish , Canon Minns wrote that Archbishop Akinola had "arranged our visit so that we might have a better understanding of the context of their ministry and so build a stronger part nership for the future." 48 TH E LIVING CHUllC H · SEPTEMBEll S. 2004 BishopGriswold Will GetEarly Look at LambethReport Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold will be one of the first persons to read the Lambeth Commission on Commu nion (LCC) report and will have a sig nificant voice in the way it is debated after it is delivered to the Most Rev. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Can terbury, at the end of this month. As an elected regional representa tive of the Primates' Standing Com mittee , Bishop Griswold and four other elected regional repres entatives will meet with the Archbishop of Can SUPPORT THE FRIENDS OF LEOMINSTER PRIORY terbury at Lambeth Palace Oct. 15-16. The committee has the authority to THE FAMOUS UK PRIORY IS IN NEED OF SUPPORT . THE FRIENDS OF LEOMINSTER PRIORY ARE NOW BEARING THE FULL BURDEN OF MAINTAINING THIS BEAUTIFUL help plan the schedule for the meeting BUILDING, BUILT BY WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR ' S YOUNGEST SON HENRY I IN of all the primates to be held in North 1123. THEY ARE NOT BEGGING BUT OFFERING INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP WITH ern Ireland next February and to PRIVILEGES AND MANY DESIRABLE THINGS FOR SALE. determine, in consultation with the Archbishop of Canterbury , how and SEE THEIR SITE AT when the report is distributed. Archbishop Robin Eames of Ire www.operationleofric.com land, chairman of the LCC, told the Anglican Communion News Service THIS PROVIDES A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PRIORY AND DESCRIBES that Archbishop Williams commis THE OPERATION THEY HAVE MOUNTED TO PRESERVE THE FUTURE. sioned the report on behalf of the pri mates and revealed the importance of this commission to the future of the Anglican Communion. "It is the Standing Committee of the Do you feel the Primates which will have to come to a decision about how and when the pri mates as a body will respond to the ground shifting? report, although there will have to be consultation with the Standing Commit tee of ACC because the Anglican Con sultative Council will undoubtedly have to receive the report in due course as well," Archbishop Eames said. Fearof Hell PaysDividends A study of 35 industrialized nations including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan , Turkey, and Europe prepared by economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reports that fear of eternal torment has a high degree of correlation to economic well being. "In countries where large percent Consider the Center for Lifetime Theological Education ages of the population believe in hell, , and the Doctor of Ministry Program there seems to be less corruption and Q at Virginia Theological Seminar y. a higher standard of living," econo n mists Kevin L. 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October diocesan convention , but a Suffragan Bishop Glenn Davies of Revised proposed motion does ask that no dis North Sydney and other members of Common ciplinary action be initiated against the current study commission met with primates from the Global South · ' Lectionary those involved in the controversial practice. earlier this year to seek their counsel. Episcopal Edition The proposed resolution is the lat Bishop Davies noted that many pri Burgundy-red cover with gold embossing est in a long process of discernment. mates opposed the move on theologi Red ribbon marker Thirteen separate commissions and cal grounds and also urged restraint , Scripture index diocesan committees since 1977 have given the strains the consecration of We pay the shipping on this fine book studied the issue in Sydney, urging Bishop V. Gene Robinson has placed that church practice be reformed. The upon the unity of the Anglican Com 1-800-365-0439 Appellate Tribunal of Australia's Gen munion. 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Bishop mazina wrote in a letter published on intere sted in the religio us life to Ntukamazina and nine other church the Anglican Communion News Ser com e and experience our life. officials were pulled out of the vehi vice internet website. "In fact, that cles and forced to march into the was even the title of my sermon dur An Invitation to Explore nearby countryside while the vehicles ing our confirmation service. A text October 8 - 11, 2004 were set on fire, according to Reuters was taken from Luke 12:13-21; Col. 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[email protected] ing for parishes to redirect funds away Though the Church of England has www.ssmbos.com from dioceses that support the nor not taken any legislative steps toward malization of homosexuality. the "approval of relationships involv Reform, a network of conservative ing same-sex intercourse ," Reform evangelicals, joins traditionalist groups notes, "it is clear that a significant in the U.S. and Canada by applying number of our church leaders , both political pressure backed up by the bishops and clergy, promote an out threat of the withdrawal of money from look which is not substantially differ church bureaucracies. Though largely ent from the one held by those who Everything for God alone . excluded from the leadership hierar have provoked the present crisis in chy, evangelicals are the fastest-grow- the U.S.A. and Canada." 50 T H E LIV ING CH URC H · SEPTEMBERS. 2004 PEOPLE& PLACES Appointments cle Strip Parkway SW,Fort Walton Beach, FL Trinity Episcopal Church and Trinity School, 32548. Pine Bluff, AR., also is canon missioner for The Rev. Patricia R. Barrett is rector of The Rev. Kitty Shield is deacon at St. Southeast Arkansas. Good Shepherd, 301 Corral de Tierra Rd., Andrew's, PO Box 644, Emporia, KS 66801. Salinas, CA 93908 . The Rev. PatriciaTempleton is rector of St. Retirements The Rev. Canon LindaBartholomew is sen Dunstan's, 4393 Garmon Rd. NW,Atlanta , GA ior associate at Grace Church, 802 Broadway, 30327-3831. The Rev. W.E.Douglas Bond, as rector of St. New York, NY 10003. The Rev. JohnWallace is deacon-in-charge George's, Maynard, MA. The Rt. Rev. DavidC. Bowmanis interim of St. Mary's, 6841 Oak St., Milton, FL 32570. The Rev. ElizabethW. Grant,as deacon at St. Joseph 's, Durham, N.C. dean and president of Seabury-Western The The Rev. DonWaring is rector of Grace, 802 ological Seminary, 2122 Sheridan Rd., Broadway, New York, NY 10003. The Rev. DanielS. HarrisIll , as rector of Evanston, IL 60201-2976. The Rev. Canon WalterV. Windsor, rector of The Rev. Richard E. Brewer is assistant (Continued on next page) director of the Education for Ministry (EFM) program, School of Theology at the Univer sity of the South, Sewanee, TN 37381-0001. The Rev. RebeccaS. Brownis rector of St. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Mark's, 116 South St., Foxboro, MA 02035. The Rev. PaulJ. Carlingis associate rector OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH at St. Luke's, 1864 Post Rd., Darien, CT 06820. The Rev. EllisClifton is priest-in-charge at The Historical Society of the Episcopal Church seeks Resurrection , 27085 W Outer Dr., Ecorse, MI to encourage scholarship and to generate and sustain 48229 . The Rev. CliffordC. Colesis chaplain at St. greater interest in Anglican and Episcopal history Augustine's College, 1315 Oakwood Ave., among the widest possible audience. Raleigh, NC 27610. The Rev. Glenda Curry is rector of All The Historical Society of the Episcopal Church Saints', Homewood, 110 W Hawthorne Rd., Birmingham, AL 35209. is a voluntary organization for people who are The Rev. MargaretD'Anieri is rector of St. engaged in researching and preserving church Paul's, Norwalk, and St. Thomas', Port Clin history and for those who enjoy reading that history. ton, OH. The Rev. MichaelB. Dangelois assistant at Trinity, 206 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116 . The Historical Society: The Rev. GarethC. Evansis rector of St. John's, 27 Devens St., Charlestown, MA • Publishes Anglican and Episcopal History, 02129 . a quarterly religious history journal. The Rev. PaigeF. Fisher is assistant at Trin ity, 206 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116. A subscription to this journal is included as one The Rev. ChristopherHofer is rector of St. of the benefits of membership in the Society. Jude's, 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh, NY 11793. • Supports special projects in historical research by individual The Rev. PhilipN. LaBelleis associate rec tor at St. Luke's, 1864 Post Rd., Darien, CT grants and is the sponsor the African-American Historical 06820 . Collection, a program to collect and preserve archival materials The Rev. Rob Matheusis associate at St. Alban's, Bexley, 333 S Drexel Ave., Colum relating to the history of African-Americans in the Church bus, OH 43209. which will be placed in the archives of the Virginia The Rev. CarlaB. McCookis associate at St. Paul's, 42 E Main St., Salem, VA 24153. Theological Seminary. The Rev. DavidMilam is rector of Our Sav iour, 120 Centre St., Middleboro, MA 02346. • Sponsors a dinner during the General Convention that features The Rev. NicholasMorris-Kliment is assis tant at Trinity, 81 Elm St., Concord , MA an address by a prominent historian. 01742 . The Rev. KeithOwen is rector of St. Peter's, Subscribe now to Anglican and Episcopal History 18001 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107. The Rev. Wanda Pizzonia is rector of and become a member of the Society absolutely FREE! Advent, 28 Pleasant St., Medfield, MA 02052. The Rev. Margaret S. Quill is rector of Yearly Subscriptions: Emmanuel, 412 N Church St., Rockford, IL Individual : $45 , Student/Retiree: $25, Institutions: $60 61103 . The Rev. JackieSchmidt is chaplain at Har vard University, Boston, MA 02138 . Make check payable to: The Rev. HelenSvoboda-Barber is rector of The Historical Society of the Episcopal Church Harcourt Parish, PO Box 377, Gambier, OH 43022-0377 . P.O. Box 2098, Manchaca, TX 78652-2098 The Rev. WilliamThompson Richter, Jr. is Or call: 1-800-553-7745 Website: www.hsec-usa.org rector of St. Simon's-on-the-Sound, 28 Mira- SEPTEMBERS. 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 51 PEOPLE & PLACES (Continued from previous page) NC 27295; WilliamB. Pendleton, 1101 W 4th formed their own congregation , Todos Los St., #4, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; Fos Tyra Santos. He became the rector of that church, Holy Nativity, South Weymouth, MA. Smithdeal,Jr., St. Martin's , Charlotte, NC; serving until 1995, when he retired. He is sur The Rev. John R. Kimble, as rector of All add: 8050 Ravenwood Ln., Stanley, NC 28164. vived by his wife, Teresita, sons Max, Miguel Saints', Toledo, OH. and Eduardo, and four grandchildren. The Rev. R. StephenPowers, as chaplain at Resignations The Rev. GeorgeH. McKilligin,7 4, dea Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, CA. The Rev. PhilipTierney, as rector of Christ The Rev. Robert W. Tobin, as rector of Church, Charlotte , NC. con of the Diocese of Milwaukee, died Christ Church, Cambridge, MA. The Rev. RobertReed Van Duesen, as rector Aug. 8 at his home in Janesville, WI, fol The Rev. PriscillaWood , as rector of St. of Christ Church, River Forest, IL. lowing a short illness . Andrew's, Framingham, MA. Deacon McKilligin was born and raised in Corrections Janesville . He served in the Army during the Ordinations Korean War and later graduated from the The Very Rev. Allen W. Farabee, has University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He was Priests resigned as dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, Buf an elementary school teacher and principal falo, NY, but has not retired . CentralGulf Coast- Tom Deppe,Donna in Janesville and later became supervisor of The Rev. Gary Manning[TLC , Aug. 29] is elementary education for the Janesville Lockett, curate, St. James ', PO Box 536, vicar, not rector , of Trinity Church , 1717 AL School District, retiring in 1993. He was Eufaula, 36072-0536. Church St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213-2199. Kansas- LindaEnglish. ordained to the diaconate in 1976 and served Oregon - Heather Parr, m1ss10ner to in many outreach ministries at Trinity Venezuela from the Diocese of Oregon. Deaths Church, Janesville. He is survived by his wife, Maxine; a son, Michael, of Janesville ; two The Rev. Max Ignacio Salvador,74, Deacons daughters, Mary, of Janesville, and Martha, of who founded the first Cuban Episcopal Beloit, WI; a grandson, Justin; and two grand California- JamesTramel. congregation in Miami, died Aug. 1 at daughters, Dayna and Olivia. East Tennessee- PatriciaGrace, Barbara Hialeah Hospital as a result of a stroke. Kirk Norris,Leslie St. Louis. Fr. Salvador was born in Cuba and The Rev. Irving Gagnon,55, priest-in attended seminary there . He came to this Kansas- EricAnderson . charge of All Saints' Church, Meriden, NorthCarolina - DavidR. Crabtree, Good country in 1961. When he learned that no Shepherd , PO Box 28024, Raleigh, NC 27611; Episcopal church in the Miami area offered CT, died July 30 from a stomach ailment. BonnieAnna Wagner Duckworth, Yadkin Valley services in Spanish, he organized members of Known as "Fr. Sherm," he carried out a Cluster, add: 512 Western Blvd., Lexington, the Church of the Holy Cross and they ministry with immigrants, helping them WE CAN DELIVER LIVINGTuE CHURCH ■. . HERE'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN A NEW SUBSCRIPTION OR GIVE A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO THE LIVING CHURCH MAGAZINE AND SAVE! SEND IN THIS FORM - OR CALL US TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-822-8228. FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS Yes! I would like to subscribe to TLC for 26 issues -' 19.75 □ 1 □ Yes! 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He Seekingrector for Biblicallybased, renewed congregation with a vision for evan graduated from Niagara University and gelism,exponential growth, and eventualchurch planting. Expositorypreaching Weston Theological Seminary. He was of breadth and depth, a heart for evangelism,the ability to inspireand mobilize ordained to the priesthood in the Roman our congregation,and the administrativegifts necessaryto manage a rapidly Catholic Church and was received into the Episcopal Church in 1983. He was vicar of St. growing church are all important. But we also want someonewho is personally Luke's Church, Lanesboro, MA, 1983-86;sen and passionatelydevoted to JesusChrist, able to call His peopleto the holy living ior associate at All Saints', Chevy Chase, MD, that shouldbe the normalChristian life. 1986-88;rector of Redeemer, Eagle Pass, TX, 1988-92; rector of St. Christopher's, Fort Our parish profile is availableon the web at www.standrewscny.org. Send Worth, TX, 1992-98; canon of Christ Church your resume, your CDOprofile, a letter describingyour responseto the parish Cathedral, Springfield, MA, 1998-2002, and profile, and a sermon tape to: priest-in-charge of the Meriden church since 2002. In Meriden he worked to try to prevent Kay Fiset, Search Committee Chair illegal aliens from being exploited by employ St. Andrew's Episcopal Church ers and landlords. Early in 2004 he traveled to Colombia to work for peace between 5013 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13205-2785 right-wing paramilitary death squads and left wing guerillas. Fr. Gagnon was active in Cur Questions? E-mail Kay Fiset at [email protected]. sillo. He also worked with Spanish-speaking parishioners at St. Mark's, New Britain. Fr. Gagnon is survived by his wife, Diane, and four children. The Rev. Carroll B. 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French, or Spanish. MUST HAVE MANAGERIAL tinue our traditional worship service, E X P ER I ENCE . strengthen our parish community, serve in our outreach efforts, and embrace our WILL PA Y A HANDSOME educational activities for members of all ages. SALARY, PLUS HOUSING , Inquiries will be handled UTILITIES, MOVING in confidence and should The following statement was authorized at a special meeting E X PENSES. include qualifications , of the Vestry of Christ Church Episcopal, Hudson, New experience, and ministry York, on July 31, 2004: We the Wardens and Vestry of Christ Church Episcopal have interests and goals. concluded that the 2004 Convention of the Diocese of Albany erred when it recently voted to join the Network of PLE A SE SEND RESUME T O: Anglican Commun ion Dioceses and Parishes. We believe SEARCH COMMITTEE Nan McNamara, Chair that this "Network" seeks to stifle debate. We fear that the Search Committee "Network" will be used to undermine and ultimately replace ATTN: MR, DARKEN The Episcopal Church USA. As traditional Episcopalians, we celebrate the progressive 459 COLUMBUS AVENUE # 234 170 East Court Street spirit and openness to diversity that have long characterized NEW YORK, NY 10024 Doylestown, PA 18901 our national church, and we believe that differences are best SaintPaulsSearch @aol.com settled by thoughtful discourse and democratic ally made decisions. Thus, we must dissociate ourselves from the decision of the I!] ~ 2004 Convention of the Diocese of Albany to join the Net I!] ~ work of Anglican Communion Dioceses and Parishes. At Christ Church Episcopal we center ourselves in the love that .livingchurch.oa:g God has for all, as manifested in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ: we respect the dignity of every human being, and we welcome to our family all persons of good will; we MUSICAL remain open to dialogue with our bishops, and with our brothers and sisters across this diocese; we believe in equal CHURCH CUSHIONS rights and full opportunities for everyone; and we fully sup pon our national church, The Episcopal Church USA. DIRECTOR custom-made yet competitively priced ' On your next seatin g, kneelin g, or kneeling, or needlepoint cushion HOUSTON,TEXAS proj ect, contact Waggoners, the cushion specialists' SEEKING : Married couple who will provide treatment for youth. ages 6-18. Applicant will need to meet Nevada Waggoners, Inc. Foster Parent Licens ing Requirements. Background in MUSICAL DIREC T OR youth care desired. Fax resume to: (702) 294-7197 or e www.pewcushions.com mail to [email protected] St. Jude's Ranch for FOR A LARGE CHURCH Children, Boulder City, Nevada. I N H O USTON ,TE XAS THAT WORSHIPS Looking for a Rector? FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. Francis-in-The-Field Epis How About a Spiritual Boost? copal Church, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County, I N THE ANGLICAN Florida , is calling a rector for its family-oriented, Christ centered congregation. We seek a spiritual leader and guide AND CATHOLIC TRADITIONS . While the energies of the leadership and the prayers of the people are focused on with proven experience in parish life, growth and develop the search process and healthy stability ment. Eight years old, first a mission. now a parish, we are midway between metropolitan Jacksonville and historic St. of the church, consider a light-hearted MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE Augustine. Financially secure, we have a new 250-seat. Faith Stories Retreat to bring spiritual $2,000,000 sanctuary. memory garden, office/parish hall. IN W ORSHIP OF THIS TYPE . refreshment to the parish family. and expanded classroom buildin g under construction, Thanks to a grant from a charitable located on an 8-acre wooded site providentially located in a trust , the leader of this weekend event rapidly developing planned urban area of nonhem St. John's comes at no charge to the church . and Duval counties. We have a full-time parish administra PLEA S E SEND RE S UME T O: tor, part-t ime directors for music, Christian formation, For information, contact: finance, nursery, and a sexton. We are blessed with talented SEARCH COMMITTEE Faith Stories volunteers who oversee the buildings and ground, , facilitate ATTN: MR , DARKEN our evangelism and outreach. and sustain a high level fel 431 Richmond Pl., NE lowship, stewardship, inter alia. 459 COLUMBUS AVENUE # 234 Albuquerque, NM 87106 If you wish to share our vision, mail resume to: The Rev. Canon Lila Byrd Brown, Canon for Ministry Develop NEW YORK, NY 10024 PH: (505) 255-3233 ment, Diocese of Florida, 325 Market Street, Jack E-mail: [email protected] sonville, FL 32202, E-mail: [email protected], Phone: ~ I!] (904) 356-1328, Fax: (904) 355-1935. SEPTEMBER5 . 2004 · THE LIVI NG CHURCH 55 ORGANIST AND DIRECTOR OF CATHEDRAL FULL-TIME RECTOR: A beautiful, historic , tradi FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. Luke 's Episcopal Church , a MUSIC: The Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. John, tional Episcopal church is conducting a search for a new historic church in downtown Salisbury , N.C., is seeking a Albuquerque, NM. St. John ·s Cathedral , Albuquerque rector. Our pastoral-sized parish has deep Anglican roots full-time rector. Salisbury is located between Charlotte seeks a full-time director of music/organist to lead a dating to the colonial period. A bedroom community of and Greensboro, N .C. For extensive information about dynamic , vibrant music ministry . Successful candidate Augusta, Georgia 's second largest city, Waynesboro is an this unique parish , visit our website: www.stlukessalis will be degreed and highly experienced with proven lead easy 30- minute access to university educational opportu .lmry.org. Resumes may be sent to the following address ership in Anglican cathedral worship traditions. including: nities and resources, a large regional academic medical by October I 2004: St. Luke's Search Committee, 131 W. Council St., Salisbury, N.C. 28144, or faxed to: planning/implementation of music for regular and festival community and an array of cultural activities. Recre (704) 633-3301 , Phone: (704) 633-3221. Eucharists , Evensongs and special liturgies; direction, ational opportunities abound, as does Savannah/Georgia supervision and training of all professional and volunteer Coast I 1/2 hours and Atlanta 2 1/2 hours. The parish has FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. Mark' s Episcopal , Palatka , choristers including three adult choirs, a chorister training enjoyed long-term rectors in the past. FL, seeks a priest who is deeply spiritual , orthodox , program and a handbell choir; sensitive performance With a strong desire and commitment to growth, our enthusiastic and experienced; one who has the ability to effectively utilizing the cathedral' s newly renovated parish is seeking an energetic , caring pastor who will nurture and care for parishioners; and who will work (2002) and expanded 111/65Reuter organ, with state of the make The Church Message relevant in our daily lives. We toward the development of a ministry for children and art console; contracting and conducting professional seek a candidate skilled in program development, preach youth. Establi shed in 1853, St. Mark's is located in the orchestral musicians; supervision of assistant organist and ing, teaching and an able administrator. .. throw in a sense North Historic District of downtown Palatka , which is choirmaster; organization and implementation of numer of humor and desire for fun. within one hour of Jacksonville, Gainesville, Daytona and ous special musical events at the cathedral. Our parish has a strong multi-faceted ecumenical outreach St. Augustine. Present membership is approximately 200. program and desires direction in its continued venues of Respond to: Search Committee, St. Mark's Episcopal The cathedral offers a complete salary/benefits package growth. St. Michael's is debt free and financially very Church, P.O. Box 370, Palatka, FL 32178-0370 . E compliant with AGO/AAM guidelines. Qualified candi sound. A very competitive financial package is afforded mail: [email protected]. dates should send a cover letter, resume, and three profes the desired candidate. sional reference contacts to the Very Reverend Alan G. Although possessing a large well-equipped rectory. we are FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE RECTOR: Church of the Dennis, Dean, The Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. flexible in discussing other ownership options . Redeemer, Baltimore, MD John, PO Box 1246, Albuquerque, NM 87103-1246, to Profile is available upon request. Contact: Tattnall Thomp Our resource-sized parish of 3,000 members is searching be received no later than September 30, 2004. Prospec son, Chairman - Search Committee, St. Michael's Epis for a full-time clergy associate to join our established tive candidates may visit our website at www.stjohns copal Church, P.O. Box SO,Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 clerical team . We seek a priest who will develop , nurture abg.org for additional information. A II applications will E-mail: [email protected]. and instill leadership into our vital teenage youth program be held in complete confidence . Additional questions that average s over 60 in attendance each Sunday evening. may be addressed to [email protected]. FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE: Good Shepherd, Burke, VA, It is critical for our new associate rector to be a strong Suburban , Resource Parish, Fairfax County, first-rate preacher and teacher to maintain our standards of excel FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. Stephen's Church, Durham, schools, community services, 25 minutes from DC; We com lence in this area. Our hope is that the chosen candidate NC, seeks our fifth rector in our 43-year history . As a wel mit to vocational development. We seek priest for full range, will develop ministries with Gen X and Gen Y, thus coming faith community of 300 in the Diocese of North shared ministries with laity. Special interests: liturgy devel adding to an already effective, results-oriented program of Carolina , we are dedicated to bearing true witness to the opment, young family ministries, chaplain for youth groups. over 50 years. The position includes general parish min Very open to candidate's interest areas. Inquire and explore love of God revealed in Christ. St. Stephen's is a member istries. Church of the Redeemer is financially sound with search associate's call. E-mail: [email protected], of the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes and our a budget of $ 1.5 million. Website: www.good-shepherd.net. preschool is a member of the National Association of Situated on the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore stands at the Episcopal School s. crossroads of innovation & history, while home to excep Our vestry recently began a process to define and articu SEEKING RECTOR IN CAPITAL CITY: Historic tional culture, 13 colleges, and only minutes away from our late a renewed sense of mission. Areas we are exploring 115-year-old downtown parish seeks rector for family ori nation's capital. Visit us at www.redeemeronline.com or E include enhancing Christian education for people of all ented, low to moderate parish. Christ Church in Spring mail your resume to the Rev. Paul Tunkle, at ages, developing opportunities for youth , parish growth , field , Illinois, has strong community outreach and is [email protected]. and outreach efforts for others . Our rector will join us in financially sound. Springfield offers many educational this proces s and celebrate the renewed energy and spirit it opportunities. Centrally locat ed between St. Louis and FULL-TIME RECTOR: Saint James-in-the-Hills, brings. Chicago. Parish profile available. Website: www.chris located in beautiful Hollywood , Florida, is searching for a Candidate s should have experience as parish priest, tepisc.org . For more information contact Frederick Ster bilingual (English/Spanish ) priest desiring to deepen teacher and should understand the use of technology. A icker, Chairman, Search Committee, 611 East members' own faith and spirituality along with that of the Masters of Divinity and ordination as a priest in the Epis Jackson, Springfield, IL 62703. parish . We are an energetic , culturally diverse and copal Church USA are required. Experience with conservative congregation having a balance of traditional endowed parishes is desired. PART-TIME, RETIRED OR SEMI-RETIRED and contemporary values. We are hoping to increase our Excellent educational institutions , mild climate , world PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: Miles River Parish, All Failh current membership of about 300. We had as many as 600 class medical facilities, strong economy and diverse pop Chapel, village church in Tunis Mills near Easton , Mary a few years ago. We seek a rector ready to return the par ulation make the Research Triangle region among the best land ; sixty families. Parishioners, mostly retired, seek pas ish to its former size and hopefully beyond. The Spanish places to live in the U.S. Durham (home to Duke and tor and preacher. Mail: All Faith Chapel, 26281 Tunis speaking members account for about 10% of our North Carolina Central Universities) supports strong pub Mills Road, Easton, MD 21601, Attn: Robert Whit congregation. Desired talents include pastor , teacher , lic and private schools , offers many cultural activities , lock, Search Committee. E-mail: rwhitlock@opexon preacher, and one able to minister to the youth on their recreational facilities and access to excel1ent continuing line.com; Telephone: (410) 763-8435. level. education opportunities. Position description , narrative To request a parish profile or send a resume , contact: profile and summary of parish survey are available at Search Committee, Saint James-in-the-Hills, 3329 Wil FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S www.st-stephens-episcopal.org. son Street, Hollywood, FL 33021. Email: search@sain YOUTH MINISTRIES: St, Paul's Episcopal Church, Interested persons should submit a letter of interest , not to tjamesinthehills.com or Fax (954) 625-7601; Please visit Paterson, NJ, seeks a person with energy and vision to exceed two pages, and a current resume to searchcom provide leadership for its ministry among children and [email protected] or to: St. Stephen's youth. St. Paul's is a diverse, ecumenical, inner city con FULL-TIME ASSISTANT TO THE RECTOR: Good Search Committee, 82 Kimberly Drive, Durham, gregation in one of America 's poorest small cities. The Shepherd Church , a dynamic, creative , 700-member , fam North Carolina 27707. Phone: (919) 493-5451 candidate needs to have a heart for urban ministry and ily-oriented, program-sized parish located in the heart of Fax: (919) 493-5452 Applications accepted until position show evidence of call to the ministry of teaching, espe the Kentucky Bluegrass Region , where arts and cultural is filled. Screening begins in September 2004. cially as it applies to the training and teaching of adult activities abound , has an opening for an assistant to the leaders of children and youth. The DCYM is respon sible rector. We are seeking an enthusiastic priest who is a spir for ensuring the successful creation , cultivation and con itual leader committed to sustaining our active pastoral duct of our ministries among children and youth, age 3 to care ministry. Additional responsibilitie s will be partici TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED . CONTACT: 18. The DCYM 's ministry includes the recruitment, nur pating in Sunday and mid-week Eucharists as celebrant ture, and training of the volunteer teacher-leaders of our and preacher, day school children 's chapel, assisting with TOM PARKER AD MANAGER children and youth . The DCYM serves on the parish staff Christian formation , and new member incorporation. (414) 276-5420 EXT. 16 and reports directly to the Rector. For a fall job descrip Patience, team spirit , and a sense of humor are essential. tion and/or to apply contact the Rev. David B, Wolf, rec Contact Ms. Jane Armistead, The Church of the Good E-MAIL: [email protected] tor, St Paul's Episcopal Church, 451 Van Houten Street, Shepherd, 533 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky Paterson, NJ 07501. E-mail: [email protected] 40508; Phone :(859) 252-1744 ; Phone: (973) 278-7900, xl2. E-mail: [email protected]. 56 THE LIVING CHURCH· SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 FULL-TIME RECTOR: Incarnation Holy Sacrament FULL-TIME YOUTH MINISTRY POSITION : For Episcopal Church, Drexel Hill, PA. Family-sized subur area. Enjoy peaceful community and serve part-time to large corporate parish . Established and successful youth ban church seeks a compelling preacher with the ability to small but strong congregation. [email protected] or program in place. Work directly with rector and lay Chris relate God 's word to today 's issues. We are focused on St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1005 South Third tian Formation Director. Contact: jhatkin@churchofad deepening our spiritual understanding , developing youth Street, Horseshoe Bend, AR, 72512. ministries. and strengthening our relationship with our vent.org and view website at www.churchofadvent.org. community. We are open to innovative ideas to expand FULL-TIME ASSISTANT RECTOR: 146-year-old our parish family. Contact us for a copy of our profile: FULL-TIME INTERIM ASSISTANT PREIST : Posi historic downtown church located in a beautiful coastal [email protected]. Send resume and COO profile to: tion to assist the interim rector. Full-time for large Corpo Georgia setting in need of a bi-lingual staff priest to over Discernment Committee, Incarnation Holy Sacrament rate-sized parish in Spartanburg, SC. Position available see the ministry and spiritual growth of young families , Church, 3000 Garrett Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. immediately for I 8-24 months depending on length of young adults, youth, and an increasing Latino population. search for new rector. Skills in pastoral care and adminis Parish is program size with diverse worship in parallel tration needed. Contact [email protected] FULL-TIME RECTOR: Christ Church in Cambridge on congregational settings. Experience in urban ministry a and view website at www.churchofadvent.org. Maryland's Eastern Shore, 1 1/2 hours to DC/Baltimore, is plus. Shared pastoral and liturgical duties. Competitive a mid-sized, family-oriented congregation with growing compensation pkg. Visit us at www.saintmarksepisco number of young families and retirees. Priorities: attracting palchurch.com currently under construction. PART-TIME RECTOR: Are you about to retire , or have youth, spiritual development, increasing community out For further information or to submit a resume, contact the you retired? Would you like to continue your ministry on reach, revitalizing music, restoring quality pastoral care. Rev. Liam Collins at (912) 265-0600, or E-mail: a part-time basis in a lovely, small (1,200) community in Walk from rectory to church in vibrant historic riverfront [email protected]. Southside Virginia? The Chatham Post Office is a center town. Physical facilities in good repair. Send resume and for many of the members of the parish who can be COO profile by S£pL_lQ to Search Committee, Christ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TULSA METROPOLI encountered there on a regular basis. Two doors down is Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 456, Cambridge, MD 21613. TAN MINISTRY: Executive Director sought for Tulsa "Pat's Place," where some of the flock meet to discuss Visit us at http://christchurchcambridge.org. Metropolitan Ministry (www.tumm.org). a well-estab affairs of the community over coffee. lished interfaith organization dedicated to serving both the The attractive building for Emmanuel Church is "down town," a short walk from the above-mentioned places. It FULL-TIME VICAR: Are you an energized, self-start community and its member congregations. Job descrip boasts some Tiffany windows and a fine, fully restored , ing Episcopal priest? The Church of the Holy Spirit is a tion and application may be obtained from Dr. William hundred-year-old tracker organ, which supports a good, Tabbernee, President, Phillips Theological Seminary, re-start parish in Florida's capitol , Tallahassee . Six acres traditionalmusic program. 901 N. Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74116. Phone (918) of fully paid-for land in prime neighborhood , with parish Interested? Contact Search Committee, Emmanuel hall and administrative offices . Substantial cash in-hand 610-8303, Fax (918) 610-8404. Church, P.O. Box 26, 66 Main, Chatham, VA 24531, seed money for new sanctuary. Three-year commitment. Email: [email protected] . EOE. Voice: (434) 432-0316, Fax: (434) 432-3888, or E-mail : Traditional Episcopalian ethos with charismatic flair. [email protected]. Committed core congregation. Please submit resume and FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. Andrew's Episcopal CDO profile by October 15 to: The Rev. Canon Lila Church, Tampa, Florida. We are an active, historic down Byrd Brown, 32S Market St., Jacksonville, FL, 32202; town church and a loving , thinking people with a solid E-mail: [email protected] . Phone: 1-888- 763-2602. congregation in need of a spiritual leader. We seek a rec tor who is caring. nurturing, energetic, creative. and has SEEKING ASSOCIATE RECTORSHIP for Pastoral the ability to relate to all generations. The candidate will Care and Program Directorship for Seniors. Gifts include FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE RECTOR: Large, historic have strong pastoral and administrative skills and will well-developed pastoral presence as a hospital/hospice NYC church seeks senior associate for pastoral minisnies inspire us to grow spiritually, in community, and assist us chaplain , preaching , teaching, music and liturgy and lay and new member incorporation. Oversees pastoral assis in empowering and expanding our active Jay leadership, ministry facilitation . Available in fall 2004. E-mail at tance to all parishioners and others who contact the church. with renewed enthusiasm for the gospel. [email protected]. A major initiative will be the development of a program to We wish to explore innovative ideas to grow in member help new members become fully integrated within parish ship and instill a focus in welcoming new, young families ministries. Parish programs include Stephen Ministry, Lay to St. Andrew 's. Please submit resume by 9/15/04 to Eucharistic Ministry, Lay Visitors. Healing Prayer. and a Susan Grady, Chairperson, Search Committee, St. pastoral apartment for long-term cancer patients as well as Andrew's Episcopal Church, 509 E. Twiggs St., Tampa committees for seniors and new members. Outreach FL 33602 . WORLDWIDE PILGRIMAGE MINISTRIES arranges includes two nursing homes. With other clergy, the Associ E-mail: [email protected]. group adult, youth and choir spiritual journeys to Israel, ate Rector shares in liturgies and on-call responsibilities. Turkey, Greece, Italy, England, France, Spain, Scotland. Ire The position requires strong pastoral skills, a warm and giv FULL-TIME RECTOR: Pastoral-sized parish founded in land and South Africa. We also offer clergy and lay leaders the opportunity to travel on familiarization pilgrimages. Con ing personality, deep spiritual commitment, and the ability 1842, debt free, with a long history of diocesan and com tact Worldwide, a mission creation of FRESHMINISTRIES. to work insightfully and effectively with a growing lay pas munity involvement, located in a small town in central NC, for more information. Phone: 1-800-260-5104 ; E-mail: toral leadership. For a more detailed job description, please seeks a rector who will lead, nurture and help us to use and [email protected]; Website: www.wwpilgrirnages.org. contact Nina Maldari at (212) 774-4256 or E-mail: nmal develop our God-given talents to further our individual and [email protected] . Please send resumes to: Pastoral collective ministries. Parish is interested in a caring, ener Search Committee, St, James' Church, 865 Madison getic pastor who makes the gospel message relevant to our CLERGY OR LAY LEADERS , interested in seeing the Avenue, New York, NY 10021. lives, provides pastoral care, and develops and administers world for FREE? England, Greece , Turkey, the Holy programs which will both help parish members grow spiri Land, Ethiopia, and more' Contact Journeys Unlimited . FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. John's Episcopal Church in tually and attract new members. E-mail [email protected] or call 800-486-8359 ext Midland, Ml, is looking for a rector with inspired preaching Henderson, home of beautiful, 50,000-acre Kerr Lake, is an 205, 206, or 208. and Bible-based teaching who will preach with clarity to easy 50 minutes to the educational (Duke, UNC & NC make the gospel relevant to the lives of the parishioners. The State) , cultural and medical resources of the congregation, consisting of approximately 500 communi Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. cants, is generally well educated and holds moderate to con For information on our church and to view our profile, visit servative theological views with tolerance for one-another's our website: www.churchoftbeholyinnocents.org Please The Monastic Congregation of St. Jude. American divergent perspectives. We seek a rector who can reconcile submit your resume and COO profile by 9/15 to: Rick Pala Anglican Council affiliated. www.mcsj.org us to God and one another as we find ways to serve, grow, mar, Chairman, Search Committee, Church of the Holy and strengthen our community of faith. We are looking to Innocents, 210 S. Chestnut Street, Henderson, NC take our many gifts out to the community in mission and 27536. E-mail: [email protected] with copy to DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO THE RELIGIOUS ministry. Lay activity in the parish is very strong with con Rev. Canon Marie Fleischer, Diocese of North Carolina, LIFE? Explore the possibility with The Order of Saint siderable emphasis on small groups. The Sunday school and P. O. Box 17025, Raleigh, N.C. 27619-702S E-mail : Joseph. a new community dedicated to a life of prayer and service - combining the contemplative and the active. For youth groups are thriving. [email protected]. This is an endowed parish that is debt-free and that recently more information visit our website at www.orderofsain underwent a one-and-a-half million-dollar expansion. The tjoseph.org, or write: Saint Joseph House, 114 Live Oak PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: St. Luke's Church, Katonah, seeks annual budget is $468,000. The web site is www.sjec-mid Drive, Natchez, MS 39120. priest-in-charge for our pastoral church in a great town with land .org. Send a resume to the Search Committee chair Mr. Eric Blackhurst, 2277 North Perrine Rd., Midland, excellent schools. We have strong lay leadership, a vital LIVE LIFE DEVOTED TO GOD: Community of the MI 48642. Mr. Blackhurst's phone numbers are (989)-638- worship life, and are committed to families in aJJ stages of Ascension, PO Box J 43, Upper Fairmount , MD 2 I 867 6665 at work and (989) 837-6476 at home. His e-mail life. Check our website: http://www.sleckny.org Reply to: (410) 621-0709 www.dioceseofeaston.org. address is ephlackhurst@ dow.com . [email protected] SEPTEMBER5 . 2004 · THE LIVING CHURCH 57 ALASKA PRINCEWILlJAM SOUND Valdez EPIPHANYLUI'HERAN CHURCH COLLEGE SERVICES JOHNSTABB, Pastor (907) 835-4541 Sun 10 ALABAMA D I R E C T 0 RY KEY - LJghtface type denotes AM, bold face PM; add, address; anno, announce(1; A-C, Ante-Communion: appt,, UNIVERSITYOF ALABAMA Tuscaloosa appointment; B. Benediction: C. Confessions: Cl,o, Choral; Ch S. Church School: c, curate: cL deacon. d,r,e,, CANTERBURYCHAPEL & STUDENTCTR. director of religious education; EP, Evnniny Prayer; Eu, Eucharist; Ev, Evensong; ex, except: 1S. 1st Su11day:hol, Website:www.canterburychapel.org (205) 345-9590 holiday; HC, Holy Communion: HD, Holy Days: HS, Healing Service; HU, Holy Unction: Instr, Instructions: Int, The Rev.Kenneth L. Fields, r, Intercessions: LOH, Laying On of Hancls; Lit Litany: Mat, Matins: MP. Morning Prayer: P, Penance: r. rector: r-em, The Rev.Dr. Roland Ficken, deacon rector emeritus: Ser. Sermon: Sol. Solemn: Sta, Stations: V, Vespers: v, vicar; YPF. Young People's Fellowship, Sun 8 & 10:30, 6, Wed10, Thurs 6, M-FMP 8:15 A/C, air-conditioned; H/A, handicapped accessible, TUSKEGEEUNIVERSITY Tuskegee ST.ANDREW'S (334) 727-3210 FLORIDA(cont.) LOUISIANA Website:www.standrewstuskegee.org The Rev.Liston A. Garfield,r & chaplain UNIVERSITYOF FWRIDA Gainesville WUISIANASTATE UNIVERSITY BatonRouge Sun H Eu II, WedH Eu 12, Student Supper CHAPELHOUSE (352) 372-8506 ST.ALBAN'S CHAPEL (as announced) E-mail:[email protected] & EPISCOPALUNIVERSITY CENTER The Rev.B.E. Palmer,chaplain HighlandRoad at DalrympleDr. (225) 343-2070 ARIZONA Sun 6:30Student Worship, Wed 5:15 HC , Thurs 7 Alpha, P.O.Box 25183, Baton Rouge LA 70837 ChapelHouse open all week Website: www.stalban.org TIIE UNIVERSITYOF ARIZONA Tucson Email:[email protected] EMMAUSCOLLEGIATE CHAPEL (520) 623-7575 PALMBEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY The Rev.Andrew S. Rollins,chaplain Website: www.ua-canterbury.org HOLYTRINITY WestPalm Beach The Rev.Howard IJEnfant asst. chaplain E-mail:[email protected] I 211 'IHnityPlace (Downtown) (561) 655-8650 10:30& 6 (fall and springsemester) Sun 7:30 Student The Rev.Jeffrey B. Reed, chaplain www.holytrinitywpb.org Supper,Wed Canterbury Club , 6:30 Sun 6 followedby dinner,Tues 12:15, On the IntracoastalWaterway since 1896 Thurs 6 CanterburyClub The Rev.W. Frisby Hendricks III, r; the Rev.Thomas A. Bruttell, c; the Rev. John W. Tucker,the Rev. SOUTIIERNUNIV . OF BATONROUGE BatonRouge NORTHERNARIZONA UNIVERSITY Flagstaff HowarthL. Lewis,Jr., the Rev.Grant R . Sherk,p-i-r , ST.MICHAEL'S, 1666 77th Ave. (225) 357-8852 EPISCOPALCANTERBURY FELLOWSHIP Mace Graham,org-ch (928) 774-3897 Baton Rouge,LA 70807 Sun Eu 8, 10;Thur Eu/Healing10; Fri. Eu 12:10;H.D, The Rev.Mary Anne Heine, chaplain Website:www.geocities.com/naucanterbury 9:40Mat. 10 Eu E-mail: [email protected] Sun II, Wed6:30 , Wed, 12:05HS w/Bible study after The Rev.Richard Morrison, r, TamieHarkness, chap GEORGIA H Eu 5:30w/dinner following (2nd, 3rd & 4thThursdays) UNIY.OF SOUTHEASTERNLOUISIANA Hammond EMORYUNIVERSITY Atlanta GRACEMEMORIAL (nearby) (225) 343-2070 CALIFORNIA EMORYEPISCOPAL CENTER (404) 377-0680 100 WestChurch St., Hammond,LA 70401 1227 CliftonRd. UCSD, SDSU SanDiego Atlanta, GA 30307 Campusministry: St. Benedict'sEpiscopal Chapel E-Mail:[email protected] CSU-SANMAR COS SanMarcos (at the J. L. JacksonStudent Centeron campus) CANTERBURYCAMPUS MISSION The ReverendNancy Baxter, chaplain 705 W.Dakota Street, Hammond,LA 70401 Website:www.edsd.org Sun lOHEu; 5:30H Eu(dinnerfollows); Wed5:30HEu E-mail:[email protected] E-Mail:[email protected] Thur 5:30 EV; Daily8:30 MP (Spanishon Mondays) Pastor:Dianne Turgeon , lay chaplain UCSD:Th 6:30 Intl Ctr ; SDSUWed 6:45 Agape House ; St. Benedict's: Tues& Wed, NoondayPrayer 12:15 CSUSMTue 6 AcademicHall Rm315 ILLINOIS w/lunchafter, Tues EP 5:15 w/supper and discussion NORTIIERNILLINOIS UNIVERSITY DeKalb after UCLA LosAngeles CANTERBURYEPISCOPAL CENTER/ EPISCOPAi/ANGLICANGROUP (310) 208-6516 WESLEYFOUNDATION (815) 758-8176 At UCLA/ST.ALBANS 580 HilgardAve., UNITEDCAMPUS MINISTRIES TULANE& LOYOYAUNIVERSITY NewOrleans Los Angeles, CA 90024 CHAPELOF THE HOLYSPffiIT (504) 866-7438 Website: www.stalbanswestwood.com 633 W.Locust DeKalb, IL 60115 The Rev.Wendy Witt, chaplain 1100 Broadway,New Orleans,LA 70118 Sun 8 H Eu, 10H Eu, 6 20!30sEv & Dinner The Rev.JetJ Millican,chaplain Website:www.gbgm-umc.org/ucmwesley Website:www.tulane.edu/~chapel Sun BibleFellowship 5, WorshipH Eu 6 CONNECTICUT E-mail:[email protected] YALEUNIVERSITY NewHaven ST.PAUIJS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sun H Eu 8 & 10, HE 6 w/ supperafter EPIS.CHURCH AT YALE 900Nonnal Rd. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 7564888 (203) 789-6387(plse leave message) Email: [email protected] Website:www.yale.edu/episcopal Website:www .stpaulsdekalb.org UNIVERSITYOF NEWORLEANS NewOrleans E-mail: [email protected] The VeryRev. Mark Geisler, r SOUTIIERNUNIVERSITY The Rev.Dr. Nihal de Lanerolle Sun 8, 10:30 H Eu, 9:30Christ. Edu .; Wed. H Eu 7 CHAPELOF THE HOLYCOMFORTER Sun 5 @ DwightChapel 2220 LakeshoreDr., New Orleans,LA 70122 SOUTIIERNILlJNOIS UNIVERSITY Carbondale P.O.Box 8133, New Orleans,LA 70182 COLORADO SAINTANDREW'S 402 W.Mill St. (618) 529-4316 Email:[email protected] (504) 282-4593 E-mail:[email protected] Website:www.neworleanschurches.com/holycom17 UNIVERSITYOF COWRADO Boulder holycomforter.htm EPISCOPALMINISTRIES TO CU BOULDER The VeryRev. David E. Taylor,r SunHEu8& 10 The Rev.Dr. Hill Riddle,interim - fall semester 2425 ColoradoAve. www.emcub.org SunH Eu 10, Sundayschool 9 , WedH Eu 12:15 E-mail: [email protected] Tuesdays12: "Soupand Songs" with lunch The Rev.James Cavanagh,campus chaplain INDIANA Wed.(last of each month)Compline 9 Sun:8 , 10& 5 UNIVERSITYOF NOTREDAME SouthBend Sf. MARY'SCOLLEGE, INDIANA UNIVERSITY FLORIDA EPISCOPALCATHEDRAL OF ST. JAMES TULANESCHOOL OF HEALTII SCIENCES New Orleans UNIVERSITYOF MIAMI CoralGables Website:www.eccsjsb.org EPISCOPALMINISTRY TO MEDICAL EDUCATION EPISCOPALCHURCH CENTER E-mail:[email protected] 1430 TulaneAve., SL-80 (504) 988-7401 CHAPELOF THE VENERABLEBEDE Rev. Charles Hensel, p-i-c;Rev. Joseph rues, d, New Orleans,LA 70112 On Campus! (305) 284-2333 Rev. Janice Miller, d Email:[email protected] E-mail:[email protected] Sun MP 7:30,Holy Comm 8, ChoralComm. I0:15. The Rev.Dr. Donald P. OwensJr., chaplain Sun H Eu 8, 10,6, supper at 7 Wed.& Fri. HolyComm. 12:05, M-F MP 8:45, EP 5. Wed, 12 (Eason Chapel,Tulane University Hospital) LOUISIANA(cont.) NEBRASKA(cont.) PENNSYLVANIA NICHOLIBSTATE UNNERSITY Thibodaux UNNERSITYOF NEBRASKA Omaha BRYNMAWR COLLEGE BrynMawr ST.JOHN'S CHURCH (985) 447-2910 THERESURRECTION HOUSE INTERN PROGRAM HAVERFORDCOLLEGE 718 Jackson Street, Thibodaux,LA 70302 ATEPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION HAVERFORD& BRYN MAWR COLLEGE P.O. Box 751, Thibodaux,LA 70302 3004 BelvidereBlvd., Omaha, NE 68111 EPISCOPALCAMPUS MINISTRY Email:[email protected] Website:www.geocities.com/reshouseomaha Meetsat Churchof the Redeemer ( 610) 525-2486x.17 The Rev.Stephen Hood,r & chaplain E-mail:[email protected] Pennswood& NewGulph Rds ., BrynMawr PA Sun H Eu 8, Chris.Form 9 :15, H Eu 10:30 The Rev.Judi Yeates,r ( 402) 455-7015 Website: www.theredeemer.org Wed9 H Eu, BibleStudy 10 Sun H Eu 8:30,10:30 E-mail: [email protected] The Rev.Gary Hall, r MARYLAND NEWHAMPSIIlRE Sun 8 Fellowshipw/free pizza, 9 H Eu UNNERSITYOF MARYLAND CollegePark DARTMOUTHCOLLEGE Hanover BUCKNELLUNNERSITY Lewisburg EPISCOPAUANGLICANCAMPUS MINISTRY THEEDGE - EPISCOPALCAMPUS MINISTRY ST.ANDREW'S (570) 524-2061 MEMORIALCHAPEL EdgertonHouse Student Center (603) 643-0164 Website: www.standrewslewisburg.org Website:www.edow.org/eacm 14 School St., Hanover,03755 The Rev'dIpn Carter-Edmands, r E-mail:[email protected] Website:www.dartmouth.edu/~edgerton Sun H Eu 8, 10,Tues 5:30 The Rev.Dr. Peter M. Antoci E-mail:[email protected] ROOKEMEDITATION CHAPEL @ BUCKNELL UNIV. Sun 6:30 dinner, H Eu 7:30, 9:30 Wed12:00 Erik Tomburg,Campus Minister WedHEul2 MICIDGAN KEENESTATE COLLEGE (UNH) Keene SUSQUEHANNAUNIVERSITY Selinsgrove ST.JAMES 44 West St. (603) 352-1019 ALLSAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 374-8289 UNNERSITYOF MICIDGAN AnnArbor Website:www.stjameskeene.org CANTERBURYHOUSE (734) 665-0606 Sun Mass10:00. Weekdays as announced E-mail: [email protected] Sacramentof Penanceby appt. EPISCOPAL-ANGLICANCAMPUS MINISTRY The Rev.Peter R. Coffin, r 721 E. Huron,Ann Arbor, MI 48104 RHODEISLAND Website:www.canterburyhonse.org PLYMOUTHSTATE COLLEGE (UNH) Plymouth The Rev.Reid Hamilton, sr. chaplain CHURCHOF THEHOil' SPffilT (603) 536-1321 JOHNSON& WALESUNNERSITY Providence Sun 5 H Eu w/dinnerfollowing 170 MainStreet (Main & Pearl Streets) GRACECHURCH 175 MathewsonSt. Website:www.plymouthinteract.com E-mail: [email protected] ( 401) 331-3225 MINNESOTA E-mail:[email protected] The Rev.Robert T. Brooks,r The Rev.Susan Ackley, r Website: www.gracechurchprovidence.org UNNERSITYOF MINNESOTA Mpl&'St.Paul Sun 8 & 10, Wed12 UNIVERSITYEPISCOPAL CENTER (612) 331-3552 33117th Ave. S.E., Minneapolis55414 UNNERSITYOF NEWHAMPSHIRE (UNH) Durham ST.GEORGE'S CHURCH (603) 868-2785 UNIVERSITYOF RHODEISLAND (URI) Kingston Website: www.uec-mn.org ST.AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH ( 401) 783-2153 One Park Court (at 16 Main St.) Email:[email protected] The Rev.Dr. Jennifer Phillips, vicar The Rev.Neil Elliott, Ph. D., chaplain Website: www.stgeorgesdurham.org E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.staugustineuri.com SunEve Eu 6, w/dinnerfollowing, M-F MP 9 :15,Wed Sun8& 10 prayer12 w/lunchfollowing, Thurs Eve Taize worship The Rev.Michael L. Bradley,r & chaplain 7:30(Service at GraceLutheran Church@ U of M) TENNESSEE Comeworship with us at our new building!Special NEWJERSEY SEWANEE:UNN . OFTHE SOUTH Sewanee eventsinclude monthly Buddhist meditations for Chris PRINCETONUNNERSITY Princeton tians,weekly Bible study , and other occasionalevents . Website: www.sewanee.edu THEEPISCOPAL CHURCH AT PRINCETON The Rev.Thomas R. Ward,Jr ., UniversityChaplain UNIVERSITY (609) 252-9469 MONTANA Website:www. Princeton.edu/~ecp ALLSAINTS' CHAPEL MONTANASTATE UNNERSITY Bozeman E-mail:[email protected] 735University Ave., Sewanee 37383 (931) 598-1274 ST.JAMES' 5 WestOlive Street ( 406) 586-9093 The Rev.Dr. Stephen L. White,chaplain E-mail: [email protected] The Rev. Dr.Clark M. Sherman, r Sun 10 H Eu;Wed 5:30 H Eu, dinner,fellowship Sun H Eu 8, 11, ChoralEvensong (1st Sunof month) 5, E-mail:[email protected] Growingin Grace6:30 , Sun-FriSung Compline 10 , RUTGERSUNNERSITY Piscataway M-FMP 8:30, Ev Pray 4:30,Tues H Eu 12:30, CENTERFOR CAMPUS MINISTRY ST.MICHAEL'S CHAPEL (732) 445-3218 ThursH Eu w/Healing12:30, Wed Catechumenate 7, 714 S. 8th Avenue (406) 570-9712 THEEPISCOPAL CAMPUS MINISTRY ThursCentering Prayer 2:30-4. Website:www.christuscollegium.org 40 DavidsonRd, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 E-mail:[email protected] Website:http://stmichaels.rutgers.edu/ CHAPELOF THEAPOSTLES EugenieDrayton, lay chaplain The Rev.Linda Moeller , interimchaplain 335 TennesseeAve., Sewanee 38383 Sun Worship: TradEu 8, RenewalEu 9:15,Choral Eu Sun H Eu 10:30,Wed Taize 8:30 ( at 5 Mine St.) (800) 722-1974 10:30,Ecumenical 6:30 ; WedEu 10;Adult Ed; Young E-mail:[email protected] Adult& Collegefellowship mtg.5; HS 2nd Tues,12-step NEWYORK H Eu Mon-Tues-Fri12 Noon,Wed H Eu 11, Eu 1st & 3rd F 5:30 Th H Eu 5:45,M-F MP 8:10 , STATEUNN. OF NEWYORK@ BUFFALO Buffalo M-FEvensong/Eve Pray 5 ST.ANDREW'S CHURCH, University Heights NEBRASKA 3105 MainSt., Buffalo,NY 14214 HASTINGSCOLLEGE Hastings E-mail: [email protected] SOUTHCAROLINA ST.MARK'S PRO-CATHEDRAL The Rev'dSarah Buxton-Smith, v COLLEGEOF CHARLESTON Charleston 422 NorthBurlington ( 402) 462 -4126 Sun 8 H Eu RiteI, 10:30Eu RiteII GRACECHURCH The VeryRev. Richard J. Martindale,dean, Website: www.gracechurchcharleston.org Betsy Blake Bennett , deacon Contact ElizabethBush (843)723-4575 UNNERSITYAT BUFFALO Su Eu 8, 10; Wed10 E-mail: [email protected] EPISCOPALCAMPUS MINISTRY (716) 688-4056 The Rev. GregoryHodgson, priest assoc. CAMPUSCHURCH CONNEXION UNNERSITYOF NEBRASKA-LlNCOLN Lincoln Mon6:30 H Eu w/dinner,discussion after Opento all CollegeStudents NEBRASKAWESLEYAN UNNERSITY Website:www.cma.bulJalo.edu/campus_church SOUTHEASTCOMMUNITY COLLEGE E-mail:[email protected] TEXAS ST.MARK'S-ON-THE-CAMPUS EPISCOPAL RICEUNNERSITY Houston CHURCHAND STUDENT CENTER omo TEXASMEDICAL CENTER Weooite: www.stmarks-episcopal.org( 402) 474-1979 PALMERMEMORIAL CHURCH - ST.BEDE'S YOUNGSTOWNSTATE UNIVERSITY Youngstown E-Mail:[email protected] CHAPEL ST.JOHN'S 323 WickAve. (330) 743-3175 Email:[email protected] The Rev.Mark T. Crawford,r E-mail:[email protected] The Rev.Gretchen R. Naugle,interim rector E-Mail: [email protected] The Rev.John Homer, ChristineGrosh, d, RogerWait, d r Sun H Eu 5 w/dinnerfollowing SundayH Eu 8:30& 10:30; Tues 12:30 Sun H Eu 8 & 10:30,Adult Ed 9 -COLLEGE THE LIVING CHURCH SERVICES FOUNDATION,INC. DIRECTORY The Rev. Milo G. Coerper , Chevy Chase, Md. The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser , Rivers ide , Ill. WASHINGTON TEXAS(cont.) Mrs. John M. Hayden , La Crosse , Wis. UNIVERSITYOF WASHINGTON Seattle TEXASA & M UNIVERSITY CollegeSration EPISCOPALSTUDENT CENTER (979) 693-4245 CHRISTCIIlJRCH (206) 633-1611 The Rt. Rev. Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr., 902 GeorgeBush Dr.,College Station, TX 77840 4548 BrooklynAve. N.E.,Seattle, WA98105 The Rev.Sandi Mizirl, cam pus missioner Website:www.chrlstchnrchseattle.org Columbia , S.C. E-mail:amcant;[email protected] E -mail: [email protected], The Rt. Rev. Bertram N. Herlong , Website:www.txam .episcopalcollegeministry.org The Rev.Stephen Garratt,r Se!Vices:Sun H Eu 8 & IO, MonCollege & Young Sun H Eu 8, 9, ll :15; WedH Eu 6, Dinner7 , ThursH Nashville , Tenn. Eu 12:15,Bible Study 8 AdultBible Stud y w/dinner6:30, Tues Contempla tive H Eu 6, WedH Eu & HealingPrayers 11:30 The Rev. Jay James, Raleigh, N.C. VIRGINIA UNNERSITYOF WASHINGTON Seattle David A. Kalvelage , Pewauk ee, Wis. EPISCOPALCAMPUS MINISTRY@ HAMPDEN-SYDNEYCOLLEGE Farmville COVENANTHOUSE (206) 524-7900 The Rev. Gary W. Kriss , LONGWOODUNIVERSITY Website:http://students.washingt.on.edu/covhouse/ JOHNSMEMORIAL CIIlJRCH E-mail:[email protected] Cambridge, N.Y. 400 High St., 23901 ( 434) 392-5695 The Rev.Mary Shehane,r E-mail:[email protected] Wed6 H Eu w/dinnerprogramming, Covenant The Rev. Kenneth C. Kroohs , The Rev.Edward Tracy, r Houseopen all week The Rev. Dr.William Blottner, chaplain High Point, N.C. Sun H Eu 10:30 WISCONSIN The Rt. Rev. Edward Little II, UNIVERSITYOF WISCONSIN Madison VIRGINIATECH Blacksburg ST.FRANCIS HOUSE UNIVERSITY South Bend, Ind. EPISCOPALCAMPUS MINISTRY AT VT EPISCOPALCENTER CHRISTCIIlJRCH Church& Jackson Sts. 1001 UniversityAve, Madison,WI 53715 Richard Mammana, Jr., Fax: (608) 257-6215 Phone:(608) 257-0688 (540) 552-2411 New York, N.Y. Cant:erbnryHouse 204 E. RoanokeSt. Website:www.saintfrancishs.org E-mail: [email protected] Website:www.chrlstchnrchblacksburg.org Daniel Muth , Princ e Frederick, Md. E-mail:cant;[email protected] The Rev.Melissa Q. Wilcox The Rev.D. Scott Russell,campus minister & as.soc.r Sun H Eu 5 w/dinnerto follow,Wed H Eu 12 Noon Thomas Riley , Vienna, Va. The Rev.Clare Fischer-Davies, r & assoc. campus (Living/Residency avail.for Episcopal minister students attending UW) Miss Augusta D. Roddis , Marshfield , Wis. Sun H Eu 8:30& 10:30;Tues Contemp Pray 7; CanterburyHouse - WedH Eu & Dinner5:30 Carole J. Ross , Fayetteville, Ga. The Rev. Joanna Seibert , THECOLLEGE OF WlillAM ANDMARY Wtlliamsburg Attention Little Rock, Ark. BRUTONPARISH CIIlJRCH (757) 229-2891 331 Duke of Gloucester,Williamsburg, VA 23185 The Rt. Rev. William C.R. Sheridan , E-mail: [email protected] Next year TLC College The Rev. SandyKey, r Services Directory will Culver, Ind . BrutonParish: Sun 7:30,9, ll :15 & 5:30 (followed by dinner), Wed5:30 dinnerfollowed by "Popcorn run 6 weeks August 21 The Rev. Bonnie Shullenberger, Theology"6 (CanterburyRoom-Bmton Parish ), WrenChapel : Tues5 thru September 25, 2005. Ossining, N.Y. Ralph Spence, Jr., Billings, Mont . There will be no MARYWASHINGTON COLLEGE Fredericksburg Miriam K. Stauff , TRINITYEPISCOPAL CIIlJRCH (540) 373-2996 College SeJ.Vi.ces CANTERBURYCLUB Wauwatosa, Wis. 825 CollegeAve The Rev.Kent D. Rahm,r; Directory next SunH Eu 8, 9:15,ll :00,Canterbury H Eu and fellowship6; January. The Rev. Jeffrey N. Steenson , WedHEu 12 Albuquerque , N.M. Call Tom Parker @ UNIVERSITYOF VIRGINIA Charlottesville (414) 276-5420Ext. 16 Howard M. Tischler, Albuquerque, N.M. ST. PAUL'SMEMORIAL CIIlJRCH 1700 UniversityAve or e-mail Shirleen S. Wait, Website:www.cstone.net/~stpaul (434) 295-2156 [email protected] Atlantic Beach , Fla. E-mail: [email protected] to take advantage of 2004 The Rev.David Poist , the Rev.David Mcllhiney , rates for next year. The Rt. Rev. Keith B. Whitmore , The Rev.Karin MacPhail Sun H Eu 8, 10& 5:30; Wed5:30 - Cant:erbnry Eau Claire, Wis. PACIFIC GROVE, CA WOODBINE, GA ST. MARY'S BY THE SEA 12th St. at Central ST. MARK'S Bedell at 3rd St Website : www.stmarysbythesea.org The Rev. Richard Casto, v The Rev. Richard B. Leslie, r; The Rev. Marcia M. Lock Sun H Eu 11 wood, assoc.; The Rev. Karen J. Baker, d Sun H Eu 8 & 10, Wed MP 10 HONOLULU, HI PASADENA, CA ST. MARK'S (808) 732-2333 ALL SAINTS CHURCH (626) 796-1172 539 Kapahulu Ave. (#13 Bus end of line) 132 N. Euclid Ave. www .alisalnts-pas.org Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung); MWF 8 The Rev. J. Edwin Bacon, Jr ., r; the Rev. David Jackson, the Rev. Wilma Jakobsen; the Rev. Shannon Ferguson CHICAGO, IL Kelly; the Rev. Zelda Kennedy ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd at Elm Sun H Eu 7:30, 9 (sung) & 11 :15 (sung); Sun Education for All ascensionchicago.org (312) 664-1271 Ages at 10:15, Weekdays H Eu 12:10 (Wed H Eu w/ Laying Sisters of St. Anne (312) 642-3638 on of Hands for Healing); Tues 6:30 Recovery Eucharist , The Rev. Gary P. Fertig, r; the Rev. Richard Higginbotham Thurs 6 Taize Prayers Around the Cross, Child care for all Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser), MP 7:30, Adult services Ed 10, Sol E&B 4 (1S) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 l;:Ned), 10 (Sat); EP M-S 6, Sun 4; C Sat 5:30-6 , Sun 10:30- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 10:50 Rosary 9:30 Sat CHURCH OF THE ADVENT OF CHRIST THE KING 261 Fell St. (415) 431-0454 RIVERSIDE, IL {CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) The Rev. Paul A. Burrows , r ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. Sun Mass 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) , 11 (High), Evensong & Bene diction of the Blessed Sacrament 3; Mon-Fri 7:30 Daily Mass www.stpaulsparish.org (708) 447-1604 The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r (Low); Sat Mass (w/healing) & Fed Holidays 9; Holy Days add'I Mass (Low) at 6:30; Mon-Sat Eve Prayer 6; Holy Days Sun Eu 8:30 & 10:15. Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Evensong 6 Sacrament of Reconciliation 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt, A/C EAST CHICAGO, IN ROXBURY, CT GOOD SHEPHERD 4525 Baring Ave. (219) 397-4597 CHRIST CHURCH 4 Weller's Bridge Rd. (Thirty Minutes from the Chicago Loop) The Rev. John M. Miller, Jr., r (860) 354--4113 Canon C.R. Phelps, S.S.C. , r Jul-Aug 8 H Eu & HU; 9:30 H Eu (sung) & kids' prog Sun Mass (Sung) 10, E & B (1st Sun) 6 Sep-Jun: 8 H Eu & HU; 10:30 H Eu (sung) & Ch S INDIANAPOLIS, IN MILFORD, DE CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (317) 636-4577 CHRIST EPISCOPAL 200 Church St. (302) 422-8466 125 Monument Circle, Downtown www.cccindy.org The Rev. Dr. James L. 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Lyndon Shakespeare, asst r The Rev. William H. Terry, r E-mail: [email protected] Sun Eu 8, 9, 11 (1S, 3S & SS), 5; MP 11 (2S & 4S); Cho Ev 5 Sun Eucharist (said) 8, Solemn High Mass 10, Wed 6 Low (1S & 3S, Oct.-May). Daily Eu l;:Ned7:45), HS & Eu (Fri 12:10). Mass, Healing, Anointing. Mon-Fri MP 7:30, Noonday Prayers 12, EP 6. H/A NANTUCKETISLAND,MA COCOA BEACH, FL ST. PAUL.:S 20 Fair St. (508) 228-0916 ST. DAVID'S BY-THE-SEA (321) 783-2554 The Rev. Joel Ives , r; the Rev. Diane Wong asst., 600 4th St. South [email protected] Richard Busch, Organist & Choirmaster. The Rev. R. Carroll Travis, r Sun H Eu 8 (Rite I) 10 (Rite Ii) choir, childcare; Wed H Eu/HS Sun 8 H Eu I, 10:30 H Eu 11,Tues H Eu 5:30, 8:30 Thurs . 9:30 H Eu & Healing ST. MICHAELS, MD CHRIST CHURCH 301 S. Talbot St. (410) 745-9076 JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL The Rev. Mark Nestlehutt, r; the Rev. Abigail Crozier Nestle ST. PAUL.:SBY THE SEA (904) 249-4091 hutt, assoc.; the Rev. Paul Winters, asst.; William Thomas, First Church of Jacksonv/1/e Beach, est. 1886 Organist & Choirmaster. 465 11th Ave Website: www.spbts.net Sun H Eu 8 (Rite I) 9:30 (Rite II), childcare; Wed H Eu/HS 10; The Rev. Dr. Sudduth Rea Cummings, r. Daily MP 9 Sun H Eu 7:30 & 10, Christian Form. 9, Wed H Eu 7, 10:30 KANSAS CITY, MO STUART, FL OLD ST. MARY'S 1307 Holmes (816) 842-0975 ST. MARY'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd. (772) 287-3244 www.stmaryskcmo.org The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger, r; the Rev. David Fran Masses: Sun 8 Low ; 10 Sol; Noon : Daily, Sat 11 coeur , assoc r; the Rev. Holly Ostlund, asst r; the Rev. Jonathan Coffey, the Rev. Canon Richard Hardman, the LAS VEGAS, NV Rev. Peggy Sheldon, assisting; Allen Rosenberg, organist CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland & choir dir 1 mile off Strip (702) 735- 7655 Sun Eu 7:30, 9, 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 H Eu Daily (ex Sat) [email protected] SAVANNAH, GA AVALON, NJ ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE 34th & Abercorn ST. JOHN'S CHURCH-BY-THE-SEA (609) 967-7158 http://www.stpaulsavannah.org (912) 232-027 4 25th Ave & Avalon Ave The Very Rev. WIiiiam Willoughby Ill Jun & Sept: Sun H Eu 9; Jul & Aug: Sun H Eu 8 & 10 Sun Masses 8 & 10, Mon 12:15, Tues 6; Wed ?;Thurs 10; Fri 7 Labor Day Wknd: Sun H Eu 8 & 10 SEPTEMBER 5. 2004 · THE LIV ING CHURCH 61 CAPE MAY, NJ ASHEVILLE, NC CORPUS CHRISTI, TX CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS {Biltmore Village) CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (361) 882-1735 (609) 884-3065 CHURCH OF THE ADVENT 3 Angle St. (828) 274-2681 700 S. Upper Broadway www.cotgs.org Franklin & Washington Sts. www.allsoulscathedral.org The Rev. Ned F. Bowersox, r; The Rev. Frank E. Fuller, The Rev. Dr. James A. Fisher, r H Eu Sun 8, 9, 11:15. Wed noon; 5:45 MP Tues, Thurs. asst; The Rev. Ben Nelson, asst Sun Eu 8 & 10:30, Thursday 12 Sun 8, 9, 11:15 &6 SAINT MARY'S Grove Park NEWARK, NJ 337 Charlotte St. (828) 254-5836 GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq. E-mail: [email protected] SAN ANTONIO, TX ST. PAUL'S, Grayson Street 1018 E. Grayson St. www.gracechurchinnewark.org Sun 8 (low), 11 (Sol), Mon thru Sat EP 5:15, Mass 5:30; Wed. The Rev. Doug Earle, r www.stpauls-satx.org The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill, r Exposition 3:30, Rosary 4:45 Ev & B 1st Sundays 5:30 (Oct Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Sol), Wed Eu & HU 10:30, C by Appt. Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 June) CARLSBAD, NM BAYFIELD, WI GRACE CHURCH 508 W. Fox St. (505) 885-6200 RALEIGH, NC CHRIST CHURCH (1870) 125 N. 3rd St. The Rev. Canon Thomas W. Gray, r ST. TIMOTHY'S The Rev. Canon Dennis Michno, the Rev. Muffy Harmon, d Sun HEu 8:30 (I) & 10:30 (II), Wed Unction & Eu 10 4523 Six Forks Rd. (919) 787-7590 High Mass Sun 10, Wed Mass as anno, Concert Thurs 5 The Rev. Jay C. James, r; The Rev. R. Martin Caldwell, assoc.; The Rev. Elmer T. Malone, assoc. ROSWELL, NM Sun MP 8:30, HG 9 (said), 11 (sung) ST. THOMAS 1' WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY ST. 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