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SEPTEMBER 2010 EARTHWORKS URBAN FARM...IT WORKS! In the heat of the noon day summer sun, Linda Shan- non, Norma Smereka and I eagerly toured between rows of tall sunflowers, smelled crushed mint leaves, and watched youth volunteers ready a new garden "lasagna" style.

Pumpkin vines trailed across broken sidewalks, hatted workers gathered on bended knee between rows of leafy beans, and pollenators hummed with satisfaction. We mar- veled at these beautiful lush gardens scattered in vacant lots in the midst of Detroit's poverty and hopelessness.

expanded into a thriving farm market, complete with edu- cation, youth programs and internships. There are com- post piles, drip lines, and certified organic plots. The vi- sion, now a reality, turned our heads and left us with the feeling that St. James parishioners might want to lend a hand...or a rake.

Outreach opportunities abound, especially during the growing season. Volunteer gardeners are welcomed from 9 am to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There are also youth programs needing adult volunteers. All volun- teers meet at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen at 1264 Mel- drum, Detroit (one street from the Elmwood/Mt. Elliott Cemetery). When we arrived back at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, we purchased newly picked vegetables from their garden mar- One man, hoe in hand, told us that he doesn't consider ket and then ate lunch inside with garden interns and De- weeding as work, but rather a time for meditation and troit residents. All in all, it was quite an impressive morn- prayer in God's garden of plenty. Perhaps you might want ing! to join him.

Started in 1997 by Brother Rick Samyn of the Capuchin Check their website http://www.cskdetroit.org for more Soup Kitchen, this Earthworks Urban Farm project has details. -Madeleine Jones THE CHRONICLE—SEPTEMBER 2010 1 SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

MASSEY’S MUSINGS ST. JAMES MUSICAL AUTUMN BRINGS THREE RECITALS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25150 E. River Road What an exciting time this is in the musical life of Saint James Parish! In June, Grosse Ile 48138 Ross King and associates completed the work on the initial phase of the organ re- (734)676-1727 building. The sound of the organ in the Church is noticeably enhanced and the mechanical-electrical actions of the console are greatly improved. Mission Statement: Rich in tradition, yet forward-looking, the mission of Saint The renovated organ will be heard in public worship for the first time on Church James’ Episcopal Church is to celebrate and carry forth the good news of Jesus Fest Sunday, September 12 at 10 a.m. The S. P. D. Bell Choir will provide the Christ as a family, bound together in his prelude to worship as we rededicate the organ to the worship of Almighty God. name. Then the organ will sound to introduce the opening hymn as the Senior Choir leads us in a hymn of praise, beginning our program year. STAFF

Speaking of choirs, the Senior Choir began rehearsals on August 26, but welcomes The Rev. Philip M. Dinwiddie , Rector new members at any time, especially at the start of the fall season. Rehearsals are Lance Massey , Minister of Music on Thursday from 7:30 pm—9 p.m. The S. P. D. Bell Choir also welcomes new Sandra Hahn , Director of Christian ringers to rehearsal beginning on Thursday, September 2 at 6:30 p.m. If you are Education interested in becoming a part of the Music Ministry of your parish, please feel free to come to a rehearsal or talk with me about your participation. Paula McSweeney , Parish Secretary Jill Craig , Treasurer As we celebrate the rejuvenated organ in the Church, we will host three recitals to Harold Schwochow , Sexton inaugurate the artistry of The Ross King Company. On Sunday, September 19, Barbara Gray-Massey will perform; on October 17, yours truly will “mount the VESTRY bench”; and on November 28, Dr. Joseph D. Daniel of Saints Matthew and Joseph Andrew Johnson—Sr. Warden in Detroit will play. All recitals will be at 3 p.m. Tina Wirtel—Jr. Warden

What an exciting time for Saint James Music Ministry—and you can be an active Larry Crabtree participant in any or all of its offerings. As the Latin phrase below exclaims: To Dave Dowhan God alone be the Glory! Josh Goyert– youth representative Jack Hartley Soli Deo Gloria! Carolyn Hoey Lance A. Massey Blanche Hutchinson Madeleine Jones RUMMAGE SALE COMING UP! Diane Larkin This fall, our Saint James Rummage Sale will coincide with the first island-wide Diane Mammo Garage Sale. We will have our rummage sale for the traditional two-day run (Oct. 1-2 this year), while the Island-wide Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, Oct. Mandy Phllips 2. We are confident that there will be plenty of rummage to go around Grosse Ile and should draw nice crowds to our Saint James tradition! WEBSITE : www.saintjamesgi.net Specifics:

Set-up day: Sunday, Sept. 26 after 10 am service (wear jeans and remember, THE CHRONICLE many hands make light work!) 2006 and 2007 Blue Ribbon winner Work-week: September 27-30 2008 Red Ribbon winner 2009 Special Recognition Sale days: Friday, Oct. 1, 9 am—4 pm, Saturday, Oct 2, 9 am—2pm. of the Lois Leonard Award for Excellence in Church Journalism , Take-down: Sat. Oct. 2 at 2 pm. awarded by The Record Editorial Board of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. Saint James is accepting rummage, starting September 13. Call Carole Vandenberg at 734.671.6492 to schedule pickup. THE CHRONICLE—SEPTEMBER 2010 2 SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

FATHER PHIL MESSAGE: EDUCATION V. WORSHIP Adults who love God rarely confuse Education with Wor- time to focus in adult worship while giving children person- ship. When we read a book, or attend a class, we know we alized experiences of worship that don’t involve work or the are learning: This is Education. When we take a leisurely substitution of Education for Worship. walk, or stand to sing a hymn we know we are praising Our program, called, “Godly Play” uses Montessori methods God: This is Worship. to give children the opportunity to explore and experience The distinctions are relatively clear for adults thinking God on their own level, whatever that may be. They are not about adult experiences, so why do we get so confused told about God; rather they are invited to reverence, to won- when we think about children and children’s experiences? derment, to listening, and telling, and sharing -- to their own profound Experience of God as alive and holy. So many churches have made the decision that children should not be in church for much or all of the worship ser- Once a month our children are invited to the worship we vice, because those children “won’t understand what is hap- adults find meaningful. The rest of the time they attend pening”. What do we do with them, instead? We send Worship Centers that involve order, creativity, response and them to Sunday School, of course! reverence. We substitute Education for Worship, without thinking for Some wonder that children would find such things engaging. a moment that one is no substitute for the other at all. All “What do children care about reverence?” They might say. I in the name of helping the children to understand. wonder if they are the same ones who confuse Education with Worship when it comes to K-5th graders. But do they, really? Are children really understanding so much better in Sunday School? And what kind of favors Human beings are made to learn. Education is so important are we doing them when we rob them of an experience of for us. Lesser known, and lesser understood, we are also Worship, even if we are substituting Education in its place? made to worship. True worship feeds the soul and satisfies like nothing else. It is true for adults, we know. It is for Education is so much easier to provide. Worship is special. children, too. It is unique. Don’t children deserve the opportunity to wor- ship, just as much as adults? To learn more about the Saint James’ Godly Play program, see the video at saintjamesgi.net on our homepage, or con- Questions like these have been asked in seminaries and tact our Director of Children’s Ministries, Mrs. Sandy Hahn, church Worship Committees for many years. “Parents at [email protected] or 676-1727. don’t want their kids next to them,” some say. “They don’t understand what’s happening,” say others. “Even I don’t On-line registration for the Fall is already underway! understand what’s happening,” some adults say. And the discussions go on and on. Blessings, What is a church to do? We are very excited about the solution we have made a large commitment to at Saint James’ this Fall. It honors the needs of parents and the needs of children, giving parents

SAINT JAMES BOOK CLUB REVIEW: A NEW EARTH A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle Saint James Book Club members: Fr. Phil, Maren James, Katie Hartwell, Claire Krukowski, Julie Kohn, Mandy Phillips

A few years ago I had the privilege of joining Fr. Phil and others in a Book group. The book was, The Question of God by Dr. Armand M Nicholi, Jr. It was a powerful experience and has remained with me since. There have been other book groups but I have not been able to join until this spring. The book to be discussed and read this spring was a new book by Eck- hart Tolle. The title of this book A New Earth gets its title from a Bible verse referring to a “new heaven and a new earth.” Mr. Tolle describes “heaven” as the awakened awareness that will bring a new earth into form in the outer world. He suggests that if we recognize our ego, within our thinking processes, one can achieve a new awareness and live a more awak- ened life. (continued on page 4)

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AROUND SAINT JAMES

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: What a beautiful day it BOOK REVIEW (from page 3) turned out to be on July 10th as several people volunteered to help with Habitat for Humanity of Monroe. Tolle begins the book with what an extensive descrip- tion of the ego. He uses the word “I” as the main barrier Greg Jones left early to report to work by 8 am, as several to becoming more aware. It minimizes who we truly homes needed volunteers to help with the construction. are within, by the identification that comes from other Originally it was scheduled for Greg to paint and, as it ego forms such as gender, our intellect, our “stuff”, our turned out, the homes were a little behind due to weather “things”, social class and the roles that help to define us. so installing the siding was it. Greg helped with the If we can focus less on ego, we can become present, as Michigan Avenue home. to whom we really are and are meant to be. By being in By 10:15 am, the pulled pork was heated up, the pasta the now we can destroy the limitations of our “time salad was made, cookies were baked, watermelon was bound sense of ourselves” and limit the influence of the sliced and the lemonade was ready to be served. Joan ego. Hemsworth, Nancy Clark, Millie Miles & Diane Larkin loaded up the truck and off we went from St. James This is a quote that sums up much of what Tolle writes Church to Monroe. Jennifer & Sara Dermody, along in the New Earth: with Randi Mammo were meeting us down there at 11:00. Approximately twenty-five volunteers showed up "People believe themselves to be dependent on what for lunch and there was plenty for seconds. happens for their happiness, that is to say, dependent on form. They don't realize that what happens is the most It truly was a blessed day as we saw all the volunteers unstable thing in the universe. It changes constantly. come together and Sara said a prayer before lunch was They look upon the present moment as either marred by served. After lunch the volunteers slowly made their way something that has happened and shouldn't have or as back to their projects with heartfelt thank you’s and hand- deficient because of something that has not happened fuls of cookies and water to keep them going for the rest of but should have. And so they miss the deeper perfection the afternoon. that is inherent in life itself, a perfection that is always Thank you to all of you for helping out with this wonderful already here, that lies beyond what is happening or not organization. Look for information on our next project in happening, beyond form." the spring. Nobody can tell you who you are. This would be an- -Diane Larkin other concept and would not change you. Who we are does not require belief. In fact beliefs keep you from being you. You do not have to realize who you already GODLY PLAY TRAINING are, but without realization, who you are does not shine forth in this world. It remains in the unmanifested, We are pleased to announce that a training opportunity has which is the essence of who we are. Tolle says: just been set for September 16-18 at St. James. A certified “You are then like an apparently poor person who does trainer from the Godly Play Foundation will lead partici- not know he has a bank account with $100 million in it pants in a comprehensive training Thursday evening and so his wealth remains an unexpressed potential.” through late Saturday afternoon. There is no fee for those of the St. James’ congregation. Reading this book has created a powerful change in how

I think. It had never occurred to me that thoughts were The training is open to persons of other churches, who are a part of ego. We are all a part of the deeper perfection planning to start a Godly Play program. we have already that is inherent in all of living. The wealth that remains received inquires from churches in Detroit, Wyandotte, and within us can be wasted on thoughts. To be present in Trenton. I would welcome a conversation with you about the moment, in the now, has released me from the re- Godly Play and/or to register for the training. Please contact strictions of my thinking. me at [email protected], church 734-676-1727, or home 734-284-3990. Thank you to Fr. Phil for his insight and thoughtfulness -Sandy Hahn during this book reading. To Julie, Kate, Maren, and Claire, I thank you for your insights and presence throughout this process. -Mandy Phillips

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POSTCARDS FROM THE VOYAGE

Vacation notes to friends and family often include the words, “Having a great time – wish you were here!” More than forty “sailors” and thirty “officers” from the adventure-seeking vessels USS Macomb, USS Meridian, USS Ferry, and USS Parke Lane boarded the USS St. James’ for a rollicking week of remarkable and science-related crafts during Vaca- tion Bible School in early August

All enjoyed games on the lawn; “chowing down” on cornbread and fruit; and dramatic excursions into the Bible and rousing singing led by our irrepressible Captain Fr. Phil. Check out the snapshots on the Christian Education bulletin board near the church office. A hearty thank you to each and every smiling face!

The children gathered $183.29 in pennies, nickels, dimes, and dollars for the Episcopal Relief Fund to assist in caring for the oil-soaked wildlife along the Gulf Coast. Way to go!

The following verse by Sharon Thomas captures the highlights of our voyage:

Lower the anchor, all hands on deck We sailed away with Chadder, rescued some ducks, We are docking at the beautiful port of Grosse Ile. and raised money for others to do the same. We are the mighty crew of the USS Saint James’ and we are here to tell you that God’s love is real. But best of all we went on a Bible Voyage with our fearless Captain Fr. Phil. During our voyage we learned these things, He showed us that we could be strong, kind, and brave that God’s words are comforting, surprising, and true. and that this was God’s will. His Word is life changing and for everyone not just for me or you. We thank all of our Captains, Sandy, Colleen, and Crew for navigating our Godly ship. We sang songs, made Clipper Ship Crafts, We will always remember we sailed the High Seas with God and played Shipwreck Games. Our VBS was an amazing trip!

ECW LUNCH INVITATION REVELATION CITIES The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) in- In Revelation 1:11, Jesus tells the Apostle John to “write on a vite the women of St. James to lunch at the scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches, to Trenton Grand. Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Piladelphia and Laodicea.” He then gives a message for each church. The annual gathering will take place on Sunday, September 19 at noon. Once a month, at 11 AM on a Wednesday, Pat Zavadil and the ECW will present a half-hour movie on each of these Salad selections are: Grilled Chicken Caesar, Michigan cities, showing what it looks like today and visiting ruins Chicken Cherry, or Asian Spinach. that existed in the time of Christ. Join us!

Please RSVP by September 12 to Julie Kohn at 676-1778 Fall Movie Dates: Sept 22, Oct 6, Nov 17 with your lunch choice (there is no charge for the lunch). THE CHRONICLE—SEPTEMBER 2010 5 SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

OUT THERE WITH OUTREACH—JULY/AUG. 2010

On Saturday, July 17: my sister and brother-in-law, Chris & pick up the supplies we had left for them to use. Terry said Fred Schuster , came down from the Clare area Up-North, she and her crew had a really good day and that her crew are with the youth group from their church to run the Spirit of happy with their ministry at the Soup Kitchen. They served Hope Soup Kitchen for the day. They prepared subs around 175 people, going through all the salad and fruit. (everyone had two), cookies, watermelon wedges, pickles, There were 4 bags of soup left which went into the freezer and chips, as well as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. for the Sunday Food Pantry, and less than a dozen rolls were They served around 190 people. They spent the night at left. The total cost for the meal, including $45 for security, Saint James Church and enjoyed an afternoon at the Lake was $286.05. Sacred Heart will share the cost by half. This Erie Wave Pool. Everyone had a great time. is a wonderful partnership we have! Please tell your friends at Sacred Heart how much we appreciate their help. (Chris and Fred were the Soup Kitchen leaders for a long time until they moved up-north. They were both Lay- Our next turn to prepare the meal at Spirit of Hope will be Eucharist Ministers and Fred served on the Vestry at Saint Saturday, September 18, 2010. James. Both were Youth Group leaders at Saint James in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Jennifer Miles-Dermody, We will leave our Chapel Parking Lot at 8:20 a.m. to load Jennifer Phillips, Diane Hura-Mammo, Joni Hura-Bohl, up the cars and head Downtown. We will fix the meal and Jennifer Gape, John Zavadil, Kim Shores-Judd, David, set up the dining room. Sacred Heart will serve and clean- Doug & Ken Hemsworth, Pete & Paul Coan, Patty, Sue up. & Billy Hoey, and Bob, Ben & John Bracey were a few of the kids they led. Many more kids joined in and everyone Sign-ups for the Saint James crew are on the Outreach Bul- has fond memories of weekly meetings and retreat week- letin Board. ends at the Emerich Center!) You may have noticed “Welcome Home Commander Dan Hohman , U.S, Navy” Enjoy the last hazy days of summer! Love and Praise to God on the board in front of the VFW on Macomb. Dan was our Father! another one of “their kids”. The Schusters are still missed at Saint James, especially by Frank and me! -Amy and Frank Kohair

Our most recent turn to prepare the meal at Spirit of Hope was Saturday, August 21.

Barry & Lynda VanEngelen, Joan Hemsworth and her ST. JAMES’ TO HOST WORKSHOPS friend Cathy Toth, Nancy Clark, Diane Larkin, Carol Nankervis and Mary Phillips met us at Saint James to help FOR DIOCESE load up food and supplies. Mary Phillips also brought In April 2006, the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan estab- clothes and coats which had been left in the Grosse Ile lished policies regarding sexual conduct (abuse, harass- Schools "lost & found", for the kids in the Sunshine School ment, or exploitation). To protect against sexual miscon- at Spirit of Hope. Barry & Lynda V. and Diane L. also duct, we are directed to follow a number of procedures. drove downtown so everyone had a ride and the supplies Additionally, “All Church Members are encouraged to be were delivered. familiar with these policies and offer their participation in

Our car was full but we had the pleasure of Nancy Clark's the community of faith in accordance with them as well.” company in the one seat not full of supplies! We were met Downtown by Linda Shannon & Herman Rugel as well as On Saturday, September 25, St. James’ will host two half- the Rudzienski family: Dave, Anne, Julie, Jenny & day workshops: “Safeguarding God’s Children” and Emma . Everything was unloaded and carted down the “Safeguarding God’s People.” Anyone who is consider- stairs in record time. The menu for the day was good old ing involvement in our ministry with children and youth taco soup, a tossed salad, dinner rolls, and the last of the are strongly urged to attend the “Safeguarding God’s canned fruit, donated by Saint Pius in Southgate, for dessert. Children” session. For those currently involved, renewal Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches were made "to go" and or refresher training must be taken at least every five silverware was rolled. They were all back on the road by years. Contact Sandy Hahn at [email protected] 10:30 a.m. with your questions and/or to register for the September onsite training session. The Sacred Heart serving crew arrived at 11 am with bags of bagels and bread donated by Panera. The Panera goods Future training dates are: January 29 and February 26, were used for the Sunday Food Pantry. Terry Morrow , the 2011, locations TBA. Sacred Heart leader, called me at 2:30 pm and I met her to THE CHRONICLE—SEPTEMBER 2010 6 SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS BRIEFLY... 1……..Katherine Kaszubski, Kevin Thank you, Joe Brough , for all the preparation before the 8 am Sun- Miles day service, and for getting the coffee pot going. 2……..Emily Gall, Bill Iverson LOST AND FOUND! Please take a look at the coat rack in Galloway Hall by the Kitchen. 3……..Mali Sauter Jackets, umbrellas, scarves and hats have been left behind. Maybe they belong to you! Any unclaimed items will be sold at the Rum- 4……..David Hayward mage Sale in October. 6……..Chris VanEngelen REJUVINATION COMMITTEE UPDATE 10……Charlotte Will Expenditures to date: 11……Judson Alford, Marie Johnson, 4 short arm operators for East River room windows - $645.60 Madeleine Jones Eight gallons of paint @ $35.00 - $280.00 13…….Michaela Sexton Eight blue glass knobs for cabinets - $22.91

Blue drapery dry-cleaning - $103.00 14…….Babs Leuchtmann Total to date - $1,051.51 15…….Emma Taylor The cleaning of the drapery put us a bit over budget. We also have decided to pull off the black rubber baseboard. It had years of dirt 17…….Heather DePaul and wax caked on it and could not be cleaned. We plan to paint the area with brown paint. 19…….Walt Denson, Jr., Donna Gorris The project is going well. We are working mainly on the Choir Room, trying to finish before the choir begins practicing in late Au- 20…….Nancy Warren Atkinson, gust. Dawn Barnsdale, Peter Uhse

The kitchen has been cleaned. The doorframes and doors have been 21…….Emily Sauter sanded and are ready for the staining. We will then remove the cabi- net’s doors and hardware, sand and paint. The walls in the kitchen 23……..Morley Burns and choir room will be same color – Pineapple Grove. 24…….Jeffrey Denson Respectfully Submitted, Sue Hartley and Judy Christie 25……..Michael Blanks

26……..Sara Boc, James Brock, Vanessa Hooper-Yan

27……..Don Hartwell, Thomas Lashley

REMINDER: KROGER PLUS 28……..Jennifer Lee, Winifred Shaw CARD MANDATORY REGISTRATION 30……..Sydney Sexton, Lucas Miklos

If the very bottom of your Kroger re- ceipt says, “St. James Episcopal Church”, you are enrolled in the Rewards Program. If the receipt does NOT list the name of the church, you need to register your card. Do so online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com or contact Lynn Blanks , 676-3967, for help with enrolling your card.

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SAINT JAMES Non-Profit Org EPISCOPAL CHURCH U.S. Postage 25150 East River Road PAID Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Grosse Ile, MI Permit No. 4

“THEY REJOICE AT THE SOUND OF THE ORGAN”—Job 21:12

Saint James announces the Rededication of the M. P. Möller / Ross King Organ Sunday, September 12, 2010, 10 a.m.

Inaugural Recitals:

Sunday, September 19, 3 p.m. Barbara GrayGray----MasseyMasseyMassey, Music Associate at Saint James, Grosse Ile Winner of the Sterling Staff International Competition of Mu Phi Epsilon Music Fraternity

Sunday, October 17, 3 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 3 p.m. Lance A. MasseyMassey, Dr. Joseph D. DanielDaniel, Minister of Music at Saint James, Organist-Choirmaster at Ss. Matthew and Joseph, Grosse Ile Detroit, Michigan THE CHRONICLE—SEPTEMBER 2010 8 SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH