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THIS WEEK Features 9 Best of the Web Two Sites Dedicated to Music BYRI CHARDMAMMANA , JR.

15 Fitness for Choirs Exercise and Diet Play Important Roles BYJENNIFER SHEPHERD

16 Tony Newman 15 Music for Life and Health BYDAVID L. JAMES

18 In the Blowing Dark Singing Hymns on the Sea at Night BY W.G.SAYRES

Opinion 20 Editor's Column Liturgical Inventions 16 21 Editorials Unhelpful Response from P.B. 22 Reader's Viewpoint Get Ready for Prayer Book Revision BYGREGORY M. HOWE 24 Letters The 'Real' Reason

News 11 Diocese of San Joaquin Considers 18 Transfer to Another Province

Other Departments 4 Sunday's Readings 5 Music 28 People & Places

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OCTOIIER 22. 2006· THE LIVING CHU RCH 3 8~tid Oa-l SUNDAY'S READINGS CHOIR CHAIR TheCup Jesus Drank 'We are able' (Mark 10:39)

The 20th SundayAfter Pentecost (Proper 24B), Oct. 22, 2006 1 ,;,- BCP: Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91 or 91 :9-16; Heb. 4:12-16 ; Mark 10:35-45 RCL: Job 38 :1-7 (34-4 1) and Psalm 104:1-9,25,37c or Isaiah 53:4-12 and Psalm 9 1 :9- 16; Heb. 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45 The account of the two disciples who is evident in the gospel that bears his want to sit at Jesus' right and left hand name , he was changed from a "son of is well known . When the other 10 hear thunder" who asked Jesus if he should of it, they are indignant, as one would bring fire down from heaven upon an expect - probably not for their inhospitab le Samaritan village into effrontery but because they hadn 't quite likely the finest and most an1azing thought of asking first. Otherwise, theologian of all time. perhaps, Jesus would not have The lesson from Isaiah describes with FIBRE RUSH SEAT provided the teaching that follows to all woundedness, afflictions, and stripes Since 18 77 12 of them. It is curious that Jesus ' suffered by one who is innocent , by R.Geissler.i Inc. rebuke is rather mild. He teac hes about which the guilty are healed . The psalm the true nature of godly service, and it is mentions stumbling stones, lions , 2641 E. Greystone Ct. similar to that we read four weeks ago adders, and other trouble, in the midst Eagle, ID 83616 in Proper 20. But there is an element to of which one is protected and delivered Phone: (208) 938-2585 Jesus' teac hing in this acco unt that is by God because "he had made the Lord often overlooked. When he asks James God his refuge." This theme of suffering and John whether they are able to by the innocent who is nonethel ess DEDICATEDT OSTAINED "drink the cup that I drink , or to be delivered describes one facet of the baptized with the baptism with which I "cup" that Jesus would drink . GLASS EXCELLENCEam baptized ," without any hesitation The lesson from the Letter to the they answer , "We are able." Hebrews (i.e., Christian Jews) depicts FORMORE TIIAN A Jesus assures James and John that Jesus as a high priest who can CENTURYROHLFS they will indeed do so, without sympat hize with our weaknesses, (l/r. l,11111/'~~lt & THEPAYNE exp laining what that will mean. It thereby giving us confidence to became clear later that it was a approac h God in spite of our frailty. The STIJDlOHAVE prediction of their own futur e suffering disciples sought greatness from one BEENCREATING for the gospel's sake. Jam es is the first who came down in humility, and they amo ng the disciples to suffer wer e right. Only their method and & CONSERVING martyrdom. His brother John is, intentions were wrong. They learned STAINEDGIASS according to tradition, the only one later to find greatness by following the WINDOWS who will not be martyred, but in his way that Jesus had blazed - a way of very long life he suffers persecution and suffering for others to bring about the WORLDWlDE. experie nces radical transformation. As fruits of the gospel life. FORMORB INFORAIAJ'JON & LITBRATURB PLEASEWRITE , FAX, PHONBOR B-MAJL TO : LookIt Up In the middle of the lesson from Isaiah, it says that it was the will of the Lord to RohlfsStudio Inc. bruise his servant. What does that same passage promise to that servant who is 783 South. 3rd. Ave. bruised? MountVernon , NY 10550• • ■; "'' "-, FAX·914-699-7091 ThinkAbout It 800-969-4106 Why does it feel good to help someone, even a stranger, at a cost to oneself? BE SURETO NextSunday VISITOUR WEBSITE The 21st SundayAfter Pentecost (Proper 25B), Oct. 29, 2006 www.RohJfstudio.com BCP: Isaiah 59:(1-4)9-19; Psalm 13; Heb. 5: 12-6: 1,9-12; Mark 10:46-52 4"' All ~_. ... , flllo,tM•St.ldoO 1"4 e-majJ: rohlfl@ aol.com RCL:Job 42 : 1-6, 10-17 and Psalm 34: 1-8 (19-22) or Jer. 31 :7 -9 and Psalm 126; Traditional• Contemporary • Restorations Heb . 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52

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8 THE LIVING CH URCH· OCTOBER 22. 2006 Reinventing Church A conference by those who don't give conferences for those who usually don't go to them at St. Bartholomew's, New York City Oremus Hymnal http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/

Chorus Angelorum http://www.chorusangelorum.org/ Both visited Sept. 29, 2006 0 SAVETHE DATE! A large number of professional and amateur websites are dedicated to June 3-5, 2007 parts of the Anglican musical tradi­ 0 Join us for our sixth Reinventing Church conference. tion. Two stand out as attractive and particularly worthwhile. Plenary sessions for returnees and newcomers. The larger of the two sites is the Oremus Hymnal, a vast digital archive For more information, visit our website, of Anglican hymnals containing 7,000 www.stbarts.org or call 212-378-0222 or e-mail [email protected]. . .. oremus [I(] hymnal

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SanJoaquin Considers Constitutional Changes Delegates to the annual convention the grounds for abandonment by a commit not to engage in such actions in of the Diocese of San Joaquin, which bishop had not been met. The investiga­ the future, jeopardizing its standing as a meets Dec. 1-2 in Fresno, Calif., will tion was necessary after a complaint member of the Anglican Communion. consider amendments to the diocesan was received in June from the Rt. Rev. "The Diocese of San Joaquin now constitution which "transfer J. Jon Bruno, Bishop of Los upholds , and has always faithfully all relationships and com- BishopSchofield Angeles; the Rt. Rev. Jerry upheld, the orthodox Christian Faith in munion from ECUSA to an is exoneratedof Lamb, Bishop of Northern its Anglican expression, and intends to Anglican Province to be chargesthat he California; the Rt. Rev. remain a Diocese in good standing determined at a special con- James R. Mathes, Bishop of within the Communion regardless of vention called by the hadabandoned the San Diego; and the Rt. Rev. the actions and disobedience of Bishop." communionof The William E. Swing, Bishop of ECUSA." The Rt. Rev. John-David EpiscopalChurch. California. Bishop Swing The proposed amendments specify Schofield, Bishop of San has since retired. that all diocesan trust funds currently Joaquin, was recently exon- "The Episcopal Church in vested in the "Protestant Episcopal erated by the Title IV [Disciplinary] the United St.ates of America (ECUSA) Bishop of San Joaquin" are hereafter Review Committee of charges that he has taken a number of actions which vested in "Corporation Sole," a legal had abandoned the communion of The have resulted in a majority of the term "of which the Bishop of the Dio­ Episcopal Church. After receiving Provinces of the worldwide Anglican cese is the incumbent." copies of all of the relevant documents, Communion declaring that ECUSA is In order for a constitutional amend­ members of the review committee no longer a member in good standing of ment to be enacted in the Diocese of (with the exception of the Rt. Rev. that Communion," reads the explana­ San Joaquin, it must be approved at two "Nedi" Rivera, Bishop Suffragan of tion to the proposed constitutional successive conventions. Approval the Olympia) met for more than an hour by changes. "After ample time for reflec­ first year may be by simple majority. telephone conference call Sept. 26 tion and repentance, ECUSArefuses to Approval on second reading requires before unanimously determining that reverse these actions and refuses to two-thirds approval. BishopCoadjutor Consecrated in NorthernCalifornia Cheers rang out through Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento Sept. 30 as the Rev. Canon Barry L. Beisner was The Rev. Canon Barry consecrated Bishop Coadjutor of Beisner (right) is examined Northern California. A lone priest tried by members of the House of to read aloud a typed, two-page state­ Bishops during his Sept. 30 ment of protest but was not heard. consecration in Sacramento The chief consecrator was Idaho as Bishop Coadjutor Bishop Harry Bainbridge. Co-conse­ of Northern California. crators were: Northern California .lim Sargent Bishop Jerry Lamb, Honduras Bishop Diocese of Northern California photo Lloyd Allen, Los Angeles retired Bishop Frederick Barsch, Rhode Island retired Bishop George Hunt ill and Nevada Bishop and Presiding that Bishop Bainbridge, the president election of Canon Beisner, Fr. Bran­ Bishop-elect Katharine Jefferts Schori. of Province 8, decided not to allow the non said in a written statement he pro­ The Rev. James A. Wilson, who priest to read his statement aloud. His vided to THELMNG ClillRCH. served most recently at St. Michael's decision followed a consultation with Having received the unanimous Church in Anderson, distributed a Fr. Wilson, and four diocesan legal consent of the consecrators to pro­ statement saying Canon Beisner's con­ advisors, including the Rev. Canon ceed, Bishop Bainbridge announced to secration was deeply troubling to the Stephen N. Brannon, vice chancellor. the congregation: "It is our intention to church. Last June General Convention The objections presented were move ahead . We are people who prac­ consented to the election of Canon identical to those raised and dealt with tice mercy and believe in God's grace." Beisner, who was divorced twice at the General Convention, at which Bishop Beisner will assume the before his current marriage. time both the House of Bishops and office of diocesan upon the retirement Episcopal News Service reported House of Deputies consented to the of Bishop Lamb in January.

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The Diocese of Oklahoma has extended the deadline for its search for a bishop from Sept. 30 to Nov. 1, mak­ ing it the third diocese since the con­ clusion of the 75th General Convention to release a similar announcement. The others are Virginia and Olympia The tentative consecration date for the bishop remains Sept. 14, 2007.

The Churchof Ceylonordained its (The Ven.) Thomas Winslow/Diocese of Milwaukee first female priests Sept. 14 at Christ Although St. Aidan's Church in Hartford, Wis., was not destroyed in a Sept. 30 fire, the estimated Cathedral , Colombo, Sri Lanka. The $1 million to repair the nave is roughly equal to the cost to build three years ago. three women had been ordained as deacons in 2003. ArsonSuspected in ChurchFire The Rev. JohnKafwanka , a Zambian A fire that investigators believe was ist would target the congregation for priest, was recently appointed to the set by an arsonist did more than $1 mil­ any specific reason, but there were staff of the Anglican Consultative lion of damage to St. Aidan's Church, clues left behind. William Boswell, an Council (ACC) as mission and evan­ Hartford, WIS.,Sept. 30. investigator with the state fire marshal's gelism officer in a collaborative ven­ The Rev. Michael Tess, priest-in­ office, declined to comment. ture between the ACC and the Church charge of St. Aidan's since 2001, said The fire began at about 3 am., and Fr. Mission Society (CMS). For the last the congregation plans to restore the Tess received a call shortly afterward three years, Fr. Kafwanka has worked three-year-old building, which he from a parishioner. for CMS as a regional coordinator in expects will rake up to 18 months. "I came to find my church with flames Lusaka, Zambia, in Southern Africa St. Aidan's has been a growing con­ and smoke pouring out of it," he said. gregation. Five years ago there were "Police and firefighters were putting Even though he is about 30 families, and now it has 120 their arms around me and saying they eligible to serve for families. The new building was the were sorry. They understood the sacred­ another eight years, result of a lengthy fundraising and ness of the moment and the place." the Rt. Rev. James.L. building effort. Church members told The congregation held a brief service Jelinek, Bishop of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel they at the site, and worshiped there again, Minnesota , recently had no reason to believe that an arson- inside a tent, on Sunday morning. announced he will soon make a formal SanDiego Diocese Sues for ChurchProperty call for the election of Bishop Jelinek a bishop coadjutor The Diocese of San Diego filed suit case without having served the defen­ for the diocese and will resign by mid- Sept. 28 against St. John's Anglican dants with the lawsuit. 2010. Under a plan outlined by Bishop Church , Fallbrook, Calif., the Rev. In July, members of the parish voted Jelinek , a search process would com­ Donald Kroeger, and nine church vol­ 71-13in favor of disaffiliating from The mence shortly after the Oct. 28 con­ unteers, according to an online report. Episcopal Church. St. John's is now clusion of diocesan convention, for an The dispute centers on the right of the under the jurisdictional oversight of election in spring 2009. congregation to continue worshiping the Rt. Rev. Evans M. Kisekka, Bishop at St. John's . of the Ugandan Diocese of Luweero. According to the Fallbrook church, "I fail to see how allowing St. John's Correction: The name of the person the suit alleges that the diocese and and church volunteers a fair opportu­ who took the photograph concerning the Rt. Rev. James Mathes, Bishop of nity to defend themselves in court , Christ Church, Springfield, Mo., mov­ San Diego, are the rightful owners of instead of this kind of sneak attack to ing into temporary quarters at nearby the St. John's property. The church confiscate our property , would have Grace United Methodist Church [TLC, contends that the diocese has damaged Bishop Mathes or the Dio­ Oct. 8] was incorrectly attributed . The demanded a hearing before the San cese of San Diego in any way," Fr. photographer was Eric Travis. Diego Superior Court to resolve the Kroeger said.

12 THE LIV ING CH URCH · OCTOBER 22. 2006 Archbishopof CanterbUIJClarifies Rolein CampAllen Meeting The Archbishop of Canterbury has of Durham, "having had thorough dis­ clarified his relationship to the con­ cussions with [Archbishop Williams], sultation involving 21 bishops at are coming with his blessing to dis­ Camp Allen in the Diocese of Texas cuss with us the nature of our future [TLC, Oct . 15). A spokesman for relation to the See of Canterbury and Archbishop Rowan Williams said the Anglican Communion ." there was no discrepancy between The archbishop's involvement was the statements of Presiding Bishop highlighted further in the letter to the Frank Griswold and the bishops who House of Bishops signed by the par­ attended the meeting last month. ticipants at the Camp Allen meeting. In his Sept. 28 letter to the bishops The signatories stated they were of The Episcopal Church, Bishop "grateful for the helpful briefing from Griswold said the Camp Allen con­ the Archbishop of Canterbury , sultation was not initiated by Arch­ brought to us through the Bishops of bishop Williams nor was the Sept. Durham and Winchester . We have 19-22 meeting of Windsor-compliant corresponded in turn with the Arch­ bishops planned in collaboration bishop and communicated our hopes Charlie Archambault/WNC photo with him. Furthermore, Bishop Gris­ with respect to continuing in full con­ The Rev. John Danforth, an Episcopal priest wold said the two bishops from the stituent Communion membership." and former three-term U.S. Senator (R-Mo), calls for an end to using religious faith as a Church of England "did not attend as Asked to explain the apparent con­ wedge issue in politics during a Sept. 27 lec­ delegates of the archbishop, nor tradiction on Sept. 29, the Rev. ture at Washington National Cathedral. were they empowered to speak on Jonathan Jennings, Archbishop his behalf ." Williams' press secretary, said both Sen.Danforth Decries Use In his letter of invitation, the Rt. accounts were accurate. of Religionas PoliticalWedge Rev. Don A. Wimberly, Bishop of "The Archbishop of Canterbury was Texas, said the Archbishop of Canter­ not involved in the organization of the Religious faith should not be used bury had been party to the discus­ Texas meeting and the Bishops of as a political tool in order to drive peo­ sions, and that the Rt. Rev. Michael Durham and Wmchester did not attend ple apart," said John C. Danforth, Scott-Joynt, Bishop of Winchester , at his request," Mr. Jennings noted. Episcopal priest and former three­ and the Rt. Rev. N.T. Wright, Bishop (The Rev.) George Conger term U.S. senator from Missouri. In a Sept. 27 address at Washington National Cathedral, Sen. Danforth said BishopMinns Licensed to ServeTruro Parish the current political/religious polariza­ The Rt. Rev. Peter J. Lee, Bishop of to function in any jurisdiction other tion is most evident in his own Repub­ Virginia, announced Oct. 2 that he has than Nigeria, where he is canonically lican party , where the base has licensed Bishop Martyn Minns to serve resident, requires that he be licensed evolved to become the Christian right. as priest-in-charge of Truro Church in by the Bishop with oversight." "The job of the [Republican] party Fairfax through Jan. 1. Truro is in the Bishop Lee said he had made the right now is to please the Christian search process for a new rector. Under decision to license Bishop Minns as a right," he said. "It's really a theological terms of an agreement, Bishop Minns gesture of pastoral concern for the con­ question. If you believe that God can has agreed not to perform any episco­ gregation. He also took into account be shrunken and stuffed into your pal acts in the Diocese of Virginia for the fact that Bishop Minns had served political agenda, that is very divisive." the duration of the license. as rector at Truro since 1991. "I know this can't stand," Sen. Dan­ "On August 20, 2006, the Rev. Martyn "Bishop Lee has provided gracious forth predicted of the current U.S. Minns was consecrated a bishop in the leadership in sorting out this thorny political/religious polarization. "I Church of Nigeria," Bishop Lee wrote . issue," said Jim Oakes, senior warden believe what St. Paul said, that we "That act [TLC, Sept. 24] established at Truro. "It is a good illustration of should be ministers of reconciliation. his canonical residence in Nigeria and how we can work together to find solu­ I'm trying to raise the visibility of this ended his canonical residence in the tions to difficult problems , and we issue: the use of religion to drive peo­ Diocese of Virginia. Consequently as a hope we can build on this positive ple apart. I think people are just going Bishop from another province of the experience as we move through our to say no; they've had enough of it." Anglican Communion, Martyn's ability discernment process." Peggy Eastman

OCTOBER 22. 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 13 ChallengesGrowing in Dioceseof Pennsylvania Legal and financial challenges con­ lor became effective and shortly after [Presiding Bishop's] Office of Pastoral tinue to mount in the Diocese of Penn­ the standing committee issued an Development, that it is entitled to sylvania as the standing committee appeal for donations to hire independ­ retain a lawyer. held its regularly scheduled meeting ent legal counsel [TLC,Oct. 15]. On Sept. 18, at a special meeting of Sept. 26 with the Rt. Rev. Charles E. The standing committee had the standing committee, Bishop Ben­ Bennison, Jr., bishop of the diocese. received confirmation from both the nison refused to issue the retainer The meeting occurred before the Oct. diocesan chancellor and Bishop Clay check, telling a reporter on Sept. 25, "I 1 resignation of the diocesan chancel- Matthews, executive director of the have yet to be presented with a valid reason why they want to hire a lawyer. I don't think we have irreconcilable SeminariansPonder the Church'sFuture differences. I'm not even sure what the At September's highly publicized with Christ and each other." disagreement is about." meetings in New York [TLC, Oct. 8] The event has been supported for Citing a possible conflict, the stand­ and at Camp Allen [TLC,Oct. 15], bish­ several years by a grant from the Evan­ ing committee declined to give its con­ ops conferred on the future of the gelical Education Society of The Epis­ sent to Mary Kohart, the person Anglican Communion. On the week­ copal Church. recently named chancellor by Bishop end between, a modest gathering of "The conference proved to be a true Bennison. seminarians explored the present real­ instrument of unity," says Mark R. "The standing committee's position ity of their own com­ is that having the chancellor of the dio­ munion with one cese in the same law firm as the one another. 'I\venty semi­ that represents the diocese in court nary students from proceedings may be perceived as a around the country conflict of interest even if it is not worshiped, talked, and such," the committee said in a brief listened to one another statement afterward. "In addition, Ms. at the annual Seminar­ Kohart is involved in pending legal ian Leadership Confer­ cases involving the diocese." ence Sept. 14-17 at the The monthly meeting included dis­ Episcopal Theological cussion of current diocesan finances Seminary of the South­ Bob Kinney photo and the proposed budget for 2007. west (ETSS). Veronica Carlson and Patrick Ward (Berkeley at Yale), Steve In a Sept. 28 interview with TLC the Meditations on the Rhodes (Sewanee) and Gayle McCarty (ETSS) listen to an address on the wedding feast at Cana, at the conference in Austin. Rev. William H. Wood ill, rector of St. hymn, "St. Patrick's Christopher's Church, Gladwyne, and Breastplate," began each day of con­ Collins from General Seminary. president of the standing committee, versation. Invoking the "strong Name Despite coming "from different semi­ elaborated on the nature of the dis­ of the Trinity," participants explored naries, diverse backgrounds and from agreement between the standing com­ the conference theme ("It's all about all along the spectrum of opinion mittee and Bishop Bennison, and relationship"). about the matters confronting our reported that the committee's call for "The Trinity is the ultimate example church and the Anglican Communion, donations to fund an independent of a family relationship," said M.E. seminarians were able to experience a legal advisor has met with an enthusi­ Eccles from Seabury-Western. "We genuine unity because we recognize astic response. don't choose our families and are that what binds us together is far, far "Our disagreement with the bishop often very different from others in our stronger than our differences." and other leadership at Church House family, but we can learn to dance har­ Consistent with many ecclesiastical has to do with a runaway budget," Fr. moniously together. I was struck gatherings, seminarians considered a Wood said. "Their dreams have immediately by each person's attitude statement to be issued from the body exceeded our income. Each year we of openness and genuine desire to of conferees. Ultimately, though, as have proceeded with deficit budgets come together." Eccles says, "At this time, when so with the understanding that there Conference host Kenneth Malcolm many Episcopalians are having a diffi­ would be a capital campaign to make of ETSS says, "To be a member of the cult time even wanting to come up the difference. There has been no Anglican Communion is, by definition, together, I believe our coming together capital campaign and now they are relational. We can't begin to express and having such a good time was a gift telling us that this is not the time to what that means for our church with­ of the Spirit." conduct one." out first exploring our relationships (The Rev.) Catherine Tyndall Boyd Steve Waring

14 THE LIVING CHURCH · OCTOBER 22. 2006 By Jennifer Shepherd you are, standing in two-inch heels on maintaining healthy joints. the third tier of the risers singing in a 90- · . Your stomach and diaphragm 3 Singing is an athletic activity that minute service. In order to stay focused are the hub of vocal production. requires stamina of body, mind and on the music, consider a soft sole shoe How does a singer negotiate the morn­ spirit. Yet volunteer choir members with no more than a half-inch heel. ing service followed by a break before may not tap into this reality until they Beyond the physical comfort, you won't returning for Evensong? The strategy say, "I don't have an ounce of breath be worrying about losing your balance. here lies in your food plan. There are left," or "That anthem was so long I How are your knees? Frequent two basic options. The first says you eat couldn't stand on my feet any longer." If · 2 standing and kneeling places wear several smaller meals during the course this sounds familiar, let's explore how and tear on the cartilage, so wearing of the day. Like infants, one should incorporating a basic fitness strategy light knee pads will support the carti­ never go more than three hours without can empower you and your voice. lage and allow more flexible move­ either a meal or a snack. The second ment. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM),a option is to spread one large meal over Beginning with your feet, are you vitamin supplement available over the the entire day. In the morning have cof­ wearing comfortable shoes? There counter at most pharmacies, assists in fee and fruit, and save your proteins for (Continued on next page) OCTOBER 22. 2006 ·T HE LIVING CHU RCH 15 (Continued from previous page) the noon hour. In the evening, have can extend the average singer's life by cheese and salad with a cup of tea. Dur­ 10 years or more. ing the service, have bottled water Older singers have their own sets of available in order to remain hydrated. If challenges. The normal routine of wak­ maintaining appropriate blood sugar ing, walking and breathing t:akes more levels is a concern, keep a granola bar effort. The memory may no longer be as on hand . sharp. Yet these singers can serve as On Easter, some churches provide role models to those who are younger. their choirs with breakfast following Wilma is an octogenarian who has the Great Vigil,serving everything from been singing for more than 60 years. bacon and eggs to the more simplified Her positive attitude, along with a diet rolls, juice and beverage. It not only void of salt and sugar, has reaped divi­ ensures that everyone has a healthy dends. She gives me a week's notice meal, it also fosters corrununity. prior to singing her solo. We have a Now we come to the throat. mini-session on Saturday which keeps Those two chords that hang like the music fresh in her mind. She knows pieces of sewing thread are much the simple approach is the best By David L. James stronger and tougher than you think. approach. You lose what you don't use. However, never t:ake them for granted . Tony, on the other hand, was a Type Time magazine called him the "high II diabetic requiring regu­ priest" of the harpsichord, Wynton lating of his medication Marsalis said he is the "high priest" of .,tc f be a smart singer is to be and diet. One Sunday he Bach, but choir members and parish­ came to church having ioners at St. Matthew's Church in Bed­ in touch with your body neither eaten his break­ ford, N.Y.,just call him Tony. fast nor taken his medica­ Anthony Newman has made more tion . He went into insulin than 150 recordings, performed more and its needs. shock in the middle of than 70 times as a soloist at Lincoln Mass, required paramedic Center, and travels the world to per­ assistance, and spent two form and record with the greatest days in the hospital in orchestras and artists that have order to stabilize his con- included Kathleen Battle, Itzhak Perl­ dition. man, Jean-Pierre Rampal and Leonard To be a smart singer is Bernstein. to be in touch with your His growing list of compositions is body and its needs. Keep no less impressive. His Variations and it simple on all levels. Eat Fugue on Bach was reviewed in Hol­ A glorious voice is not enough . You a healthy diet, including fruits and veg­ land by The Hague Times: "As con­ also need to develop smart singing etables. Eat lightly but responsibly vincing a work on the Bach as is the habits. In order to do so, you need to prior to rehearsal, service or perform­ great work of Liszt." New York's clas­ know your voice's strengths and ance, lest your breath become too sical music radio station, WQXR, equally important, its limitations. For sluggish or you become tired. Get reg­ wrote in its review of his Oratorio, "I example , smart singers know that ular exercise . Walking is still the best. have no doubt that the Oratorio will talking puts as much strain on the It stimulates your cardiovascular sys­ become part of our timeless musical voice as the actual performance. tem, lowers blood pressure, and literature ." His compositions have Learn to be quiet during breaks. The requires nothing more than your feet been heard in world capitals such as German baritone Dietrich Fischer­ and a pair of shoes. Paris, Budapest, Singapore and Lon­ Diskau once said that singers have Above all, know when to say when . don , as well as many smaller cities. two positions , standing up and lying Whether you're an amateur or profes­ This musical giant is a physically down. sional singer, be disciplined. Learn small, humble and quiet man who A smart singer is health conscious , your body's strengths and limitations. defers without question to the liturgi­ abstaining from alcohol and tobacco. Handle it both with care and respect. cal leadership of his rector. The Rev. Singers know that even a simple cold Taking a moment to take it easy is Terry Elsberry , rector of St. Matthew's, can remain in their irrunune system being a friend to yourself. 0 where Mr. Newman is the organist and long after the sneezing and congestion music director, said recently , "that are gone and can interfere with their Jennifer Shepherd is organist and working with Anthony Newman is one breathing patterns. Quality of health choir director at Church of the Resur­ of the greatest joys of my 25-year min­ coupled with rest and a proper diet rection, East Elmhurst, N. Y. istry. Not only are the hymns played at

16 THE LIVING CHURC H · OCTOBER 22. 2006 the most lively pace musical training will I've ever known, but not only produce more his brilliance lifts our artists but will equip worship services youngsters with valu­ above the norrn for a able tools for coping church our size." with life. He points out Each week his that in Europe, educa­ postludes are met by tors believe that all stu­ applause from a por­ dents are capable of a tion of the congrega­ certain proficiency in tion who linger to the arts. Art and music listen to a mini-con­ are core curriculum cert ( usually Bach) courses, not electives played on the 20-rank for a few gifted stu­ Stephen Russell dents. "You don't have Organ which fills the to be a prodigy to ben­ old colonial church. efit from musical train­ As the musical direc­ ing," he says. tor of the Bedford Most music curric­ Chamber Concerts ula and music schools held in the parish for children focus house, Mr. Newman's almost exclusively on selection of less fre­ immediate musical quently performed achievement. What Mr. pieces and unique Newman would like to programs are played do is to create a school to sellout crowds that not only trains each season. Each children for musical standing ovation is accomplishment, but met by a kind of "aw also emphasizes the shucks" surprise. therapeutic benefits of Digital Audio & musical training. Compact Disc Review said of his J.S. he became the youngest full-time fac­ He is a firm believer in the concept Bach Preludes and Fugues: ulty member at the Juilliard School. of toning, the theory that the physical " ... Anthony Newman rolls even Bach's Like many people who have risen to body is "tuned" to a specific set of most difficult works off his fingers the pinnacle of their professions, vibrations, although each person's and beneath his feet as if he were born Anthony Newman wants to give some­ pitch is different . When that tone is to it," and in a way he was. His mother thing back. This passion is illustrated sounded, a sense of well being is played the piano at home, and as a in an article, "On the Healing Power of enhanced and the healing benefits of child prodigy he learned to read music Music," from the book Anthony New­ music are optimized. He envisions before he learned to read words. man, Music, Energy, Spirit, Healing helping children learn early in life Born in Los Angeles, Mr. Newman (Scarecrow Press, 2001): what their own note is and to teach attended Roman Catholic schools and "The therapeutic benefits of music students how to breathe, clear the began playing church organs by the are well known and extensively docu­ mind, and focus for their physical and age of 10. He went to Paris to attend mented. For instance, almost all forms emotional health. college and studied with Alfred Cortot of pain are lessened by the patient lis­ Planning for such a school is in the and Pierre Cochereau, the organist of tening to their favorite music which early stages, and Mr. Newman is Notre Dame Cathedral. Later he enhances the production of endor­ aware of what a formidable task it is. received earned degrees from Mannes phins, the body's own pain relievers. "It's an enormous undertaking," he College of Music in New York, Har­ Music acts as a re-enforcer for posi­ says, "but to be able to produce music vard University and Boston University. tive emotions and can reduce hyper­ oneself is to be able to contribute sig­ In 1968, the 27-year-old Mr. New­ tension, depression and feelings of nificantly to one's healing and well man was the only harpsichordist ever loneliness. Producing music, however, being throughout life. What could be to even win The Young Artist Concert has even greater benefits." more important than that? 0 Award and the first musician to make Mr. Newman credits music with his Carnegie Hall debut on a pedal healing the wounds of his difficult David L. James is a resident of Mt. harpsichord in the same year. In 1969, childhood, and believes that early Kisco, N.Y

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Singing Hymns on the Sea at Night

18 THE LIVING CHU RCH · OCTOBER 22. 2006 By W.G. Sayres But by 2 a.m. the cold has worked its way back inside our slickers, the warm-up glow is ay of Fundy cold steals inside the yellow burning out, and we start the diesel auxiliary Bvinyl slicker. Feet braced on the leeward for some heat in the cabin rather than for cockpit locker, my gloved hands clutch the propulsion. The slamming of the hull would be tiller that jerks to get free. Despite these cock­ intensified if we powered head-on into the pit isometrics and aerobics, invading cold gets chop, and even yielding grudgingly under sail the upper hand as the Sally B. plunges west­ to wind and sea, the sucking gurgle of the auto­ ward toward the Maine coast, invisible below matic bilge pump reminds us that the Bay of the wrinkled horizon now fading in the dark Fighting Fundy Fundy is seeping through seams with every collision currents at full flood, we seem to be sucked backwards into between hull and wave. the blackness astern, as if the towline that had tethered us to My Polartech gloves are saturated, and I lay them out as the setting sun had stretched and snapped. A moonless night near the engine block as I can, bare-handing the tiller while blackens the bay and flashes of foam huny past. they steam . It's been six hours since the sun shared our Perhaps it's the wind's strange harmonics in the rigging's space, and its return seems much further away than our Aeolian harp that cue my now shivering soul to sing, like our watches promise. "Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us o'er the choir director's pitch-pipe in the "warm-up" to our weekly world's tempestuous sea," but our singing now shakes with rehearsal. But what to sing? We're surrounded by the the vibrato of chattering teeth. Will the new day ever dawn? cacophony of chaos, or so it seems, not the company of 40 The giant of Anglican hymnody, Isaac Watts, may marvel voices tuning to each other, trying to agree on the "A" In a that, through God's telescope "a thousand ages" shrink to way, the hubbub is not unlike the muted cacophony of the "short as the watch that ends the night," but as one muffled congregation before the order and stability of the proces­ mariner hoists himself out of the cabin's black hole and the sional hymn, and my mind is well stocked with a generous shipmate on watch stumbles below for three hours of inventory of hymns. uneasy rest, no light looms at the end of our telescope. "A mighty fortress is our God," I bellow at Venus and Mars And yet, as the watch drags on, a breaking wave is seen a that materialize in the afterglow ahead, but the din of flap­ few feet from the cockpit rather than just heard, and our ping leeches and our 40-year-old hull colliding with an angry eyes can follow the flash of a shearwater or petrel across chop drown out any musical response from these spheres. A our bow, and maybe catch its landing on the next crest. "A malevolent breaking wave carries away our boom crutch, grey mist on the sea's face and a grey dawn breaking" says lashed securely, we thought, on the trunk cabin. But we John Masefield, and gradually our vision reaches out over don't notice its disappearance. "What if one of us goes over the turbulent seascape, hardly more reassuring than the cav­ instead of the boom crutch," I might have reflected had I ity of the night that had closed us in. known, but instead I focus on the rocking compass card in Then I catch a glint on the comer of my glasses, and the binnacle's red glow that inexorably shows our course something like perspective shapes the waves, which were veering west and south. Hard on the heading wind, I can do without form and void in the pre-natal greyness . Don't look nothing without a hand from Sam, uncharacteristically sea­ now, and I can't because the compass and tiller demand my sick below, but in the blowing dark it would be foolhardy for attention, but the sun, lost when our towline parted eight or either of us septuagenarian sailors to crawl forward on deck nine hours ago, now gilds my slicker, shrouds, sail, and and try to shorten sail. instead of towing seems to push us. I take a quick glance "Crown Him with Many Crowns." I fudge my way through astern and see a golden sword of light blazing across the sea, two verses when Sam's head appears in the companionway, topped by a dazzling helm. No wonder so many hymns cele­ and with his shaky voice but keener memory , we get brate the sun's return, and we try a couple of them: "When through another verse. Encouraged by a live audience, I try Morning Gilds the Skies," followed by "Awake My Soul, and to manage "The People That Walked in Darkness" from Mes­ With the Sun" ... but our warm-up this morning is blessed by siah, to kind reviews from Sam, huddled in the shelter of the the new day and we start shedding slickers, gloves, cabin trunk. A scattered group of lights appears ahead, and sweaters, long underwear, wool socks and boots. I remember that a volunteer fleet with Coast Guard assis­ It will be several hours before our landfall, but wind and tance has been monitoring for the past week the plight of a sea that had wrestled together all night like two violent right whale, entangled in commercial fishing gear. insomniacs now settle into repose, and we don't begrudge We thread our way through this helter-skelter fleet, which them their rest. Fatigue is a companion for the hours to drops astern to our duet, "Eternal Father, Strong to Save." come, but bearable without the added company of cold, and The hymn assures us that "the waters heard, and hushed eventually bumps appear on the horizon, Matinicus and their raging at thy word," but their raging does not respond Ragged Islands, where we will drop the anchor we last to our singing, and his voice is no more successful at getting raised on board in Nova Scotia. These offshore fishing out­ through than the music of the planets, now sharing "The posts don't pretend to much significance in the world, but Spacious Firmament on High" with the Milky Way and for us they are the "shelter from the stormy blast" that Isaac dome of stars, while we have a go at Papa Haydn's tune Watts promised us in the darkest watches of the night, and ourselves. If wind and water seem oblivious to our music­ we celebrate our arrival by singing "Earth Has Many a Noble making, at least the "warm-up" seems to have pushed City," but none to equal Matinicus Island. D back the invading cold. W.G. Sayres is a resident of Largo, Fl,a,

OCTOBER 22. 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 19 FROMTHE EDITOR

LiturgicalInventions New Directions magazine, published in Eng­ grape juice was the leading vote-getter with 33 land, printed some of the more "curious" percent. Liturgical dance had 29 percent and results to the online Question of the week in PowerPoint sermons 23 percent. Church Times. For example: Lots of visitors added their own choices, Do you believe that the immaculate concep­ with such creations as blessing of animals, tion and the assumption are consonant with inclusive language, walking the labyrinth, and scripture? "praise" teams show­ Yes: 87%No: 130/4 ing up. Does your pet pray with you? There were at least As long as I was Yes: 77%No: 23% there, I had to vote. Do you pray with your pet? two betting "pools" Liturgical dance was Yes: 51% No: 49% going on in the House my choice. Did You Know ... * * When she returned to of Deputies at the 75th A few samples from A monstranceat the Church of the Good Samaritan, General Convention. "Redneck Episco­ Corvallis, Ore., to preach fol­ palians" found on the Churchof the Advent, lowing her election as Presid- website of St. Boston,designed in ing Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Andrew's Church, Stillwater, Okla.: 1909, contains87 Schori told a cute story of her early days as a You know you are a redneck Episcopalian deacon at Good Samaritan. According to when : diamonds. Church News, newspaper of the Diocese of .. . the finance committee refused to provide Oregon, Bishop Jefferts Schori recalled visiting funds for the purchase of a chandelier because a nursing home: none of the members knows how to play one. " ... we had communion together. Most of the ... the pastor says, "I'd like to ask Bubba to people opened their mouths or put out their help take up the offering," and five guys and Quote of the Week hands for the bread, and it was given and two women stand up. received. Afterward, one of the nursing home ... opening of deer season is recognized as an The Rev.Michael Morran, staff came up and whispered to me, 'that official church holiday. ministerof the First woman over there, the one you just gave com­ * UnitarianSociety munion to, is Jewish!" And from the website of St. Luke's, Shawnee, The bishop related her story to the violation Kan.: of Denver,on Amendment of rubrics and pointed out "that sometimes the A little boy got on a bus and sat next to a man 43 (gay marriage): gospel is not about following all the rules." reading a book The boy noticed the man had 111believe homophobia * his collar on backwards . The little boy asked Apparently, my comment about getting a bet and not homosexuality why he wore his collar that way. The man, who down on the election of the Presiding Bishop was a priest, said, "I am a Father." The little boy is the sin. Marry 'em all; [TLC, July 16) was not so outrageous. I'm told replied, "My Daddy doesn't wear his collar like let Godsort it out." there were at least two betting "pools" going on that." The priest looked up from his book and in the House of Deputies at the 75th General answered, "I am the Father of many." The boy Convention while the bishops were voting for said, "My Dad has 4 boys, 4 girls and 2 grand­ their primate. Participants in the pools did not children and he doesn't wear his collar that seem to lose great sums of money, but appar­ way." The priest, getting impatient said, "I am ently a good time was had by all. the Father of hundreds," and went back to * reading his book The little boy sat quietly. But, A friend sent me to a blog site that was car­ upon leaving the bus, he leaned over and said, rying a delightful poll on the worst liturgical "Well,maybe you should wear your pants back­ invention in recent years. Faith and Theology wards instead of your collar." offered five choices for the worst invention, but * many visitors added their own. Note to Jane in "Suburban Maryland:" My The choices: Liturgical dance, altar call, tiny guess is that the Archbishop of Canterbury will cups of eucharistic grape juice, banners on the not agree to provide oversight to those Ameri­ wall, and PowerPoint sermons. can dioceses that have requested it. Will he When I visited the site (http://faith-theol­ appoint someone else? Possibly, but not likely. ogy.blogspot.com ), the cups of eucharistic David Kalvewge, executive editor

20 THE LIVING CHUIKH · OCTOBER 22. 2006 EDITORIALS

UnhelpfulResponse from P.B. Following his reading of the letter issued by bishops who participated in the consulta­ tion at Camp Allen in the Diocese of Texas [TLC, Oct. 15], Presiding Bishop Frank Gris­ wold was moved to offer a letter of his own. Like the Camp Allen communique, this correspondence was addressed to the House of Bishops, and was widely circulated throughout The Episcopal Church. It also reflects on the meeting of the Global South pri­ mates in Rwanda. In some of the strongest public language he has used during his time as primate, Bishop Griswold stated that the Archbishop of Canterbury had no involvement in the planning of the Camp Allen meeting, nor were the two English bishops who participated in the consultation delegates of the archbishop. As to the Global South meeting, Bishop Griswold criticized a letter written by some participants of that meeting that recom­ Earliermeeting mends there be "a separate ecclesial body" within The Episcopal Church. While details of the possible involvement of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Camp provedhelpful Allen meeting have not been made public, it is clear that the Most Rev. Rowan Williams did have a connection to the consultation. The participation of the two English bishops at Camp Allen was not as "official" representatives of the archbishop, but they were in organization known to have met with him before coming to this country, and were believed to have at least expressed some of his thoughts in Texas. In addition, some of the participants at of consultation. Camp Allen met previously with Archbishop Williams, and that meeting proved helpful in the organization of the gathering in this country. Bishop Griswold also mentions "how unhelpful it can be for us as a community when we separate ourselves from one another by signing, or not signing [position] statements." The Presiding Bishop overlooks the fact that he agreed to the statement issued by Angli­ can primates in 2003 that said if the New Hampshire consecration took place, it "will tear the fabric of our Communion at its deepest level," but a few weeks later presided at the consecration of the Rev. Canon V. Gene Robinson. He also was a signatory to Bishop John S. Spong's controversial Statement of Koinonia As his term as Presiding Bishop winds down, it would seem that Bishop Griswold is attempting to make his opponents look bad. All he has done with correspondence like this is to make himself look bad. It is encouraging for The Episcopal Church to realize we will soon be spared from this sort of rhetoric. Sunday'sCompeting Demands On a recent Sunday morning in the city where this magazine is published, thousands of people on their way to church were forced to find alternate routes because a sizable portion of the city's downtown was blocked. There was a run and walk that morning, a worthwhile event for charity that attracted thousands of participants. Such events are common these days in most communities, but when one realizes the popularity of youth soccer and other team sports, golf, tennis, and other pastimes, it adds up to a problem. It is difficult enough for our churches to attract people these days, but when one con­ siders all the other attractions available on Sunday mornings, perhaps it's a wonder that church attendance is at its current levels. None of the aforementioned events is new. Churches have been competing with them for years. But at a time when so much is being made of average Sunday attendance, perhaps we need to ask, why Sunday morning? To their credit, some churches have decided not to fight this battle and have offered optional service times. Saturday evenings have been a regular time of worship in many churches and now we have noticed a growing number offering a celebration of the Eucharist on Sunday evenings. In large congregations, participants in sports programs may be able to find a weekday service as an alternative, but it's not the same. Those who are not present on Sunday mornings fail to honor the Sabbath and also miss the primary opportunities for Christian education. Engaging in fellowship with other Christians also may be less effective than on a Sunday morning. Participating in sports and recreational activities is good for most of us, but when it interferes with our duty to come together week by week for corporate worship, it needs to be addressed.

OCTOBER 22. 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 21 By Gregory M. Howe stitutionally required two readings, translations would be made in due course. We now have an agreement that t the 75th General Convention, there was a call General Convention texts will be made available in A for a pastoral plan for a revision of the Book of English, French and Spanish. Does this apply to the Common Prayer . This is certainly a commendable Book of Common Prayer, and, if so, at what point in the long-term goal. I hope that whenever such a decision revision process? The Proposed Book of Common may be taken The Episcopal Church will settle some Prayer finished the constitutional process of revision in important process issues early on, so that as we go 1979. A certified Spanish translation was published in forward with a revision plan there will be clarity and 1981. A certified translation in French was published in transparency about methods . 1983. Whenever the next time for revision may be, I For instance, can we go forward with the model of hope we don't have to wait that long to have the Book prayer book studies that led to the Draft Proposed of Common Prayer in the church's other official lan­ Book of Common Prayer, 1976? Can we afford such a guages. model at today's printing prices? With the availability There is another issue about translation even more of the internet, should we bother? As with 1928, the important than scheduling . That is style and content. 1976/1979 process was led and shaped by a small One of the most interesting aspects of recent work as group of scholars . Would this be possible with maxi­ custodian of the Standard Book of Common Prayer has mum use of the internet? been the certification of a series of bilingual Selections In 1976, we had before us one text, in English, with from the Book of Common Prayer in English, Chinese, the understanding that if and when it passed the con- French, German, Italian and Spanish. The original trans-

22 TH E LIVING CHURCH· OCTOBER 22. 2006 lations [Chinese, Italian and German] seemed reasonably understandable way." Since 1958 we have had a series of idiomatic while the previously certified work in French inter-Anglican statements to provide guidance and direc­ and Spanish were relatively literal versions of the English tion on issues of order and content for liturgical revision . original. How then to approach the issues of form and content I am not a linguist, but the current certified translations in official translations? In broad terms, as Bishop Traut­ in French and Spanish are, as was true with the 1928 man notes , there are two choices. In the first, known as French version, rather exact, if literal translations from formal equivalence, " ... the translator renders each word the English of 1979. In the recent French SelRctions pub­ of the original language into the receptor language and lished for the Convocation of American Churches in seeks to preserve the original order and sentence struc­ Europe, the editors made some minor adjustments to ture as much as possible." This would be a fair descrip­ conform to contemporary liturgical French. Next time, I tion of our current certified texts in French and Spanish . hope our leaders will give consideration to less literal The other choice, known as dynamic equivalence, is a translations from English into our other official lan­ method in which ". . . the translator seeks to translate guages. thought-for-thought as contrasted with word-for-word The basis of this suggestion is not a matter of ideology translation." This might open up the possibility of a more or political correctness. It is much more important than authentic worship experience for those whose first lan­ that. In an article in Worship [vol. 80, #4, July 2006], the guage is not English, and provide opportunities in the spirit of the 20/20 initiative. Our 20th-century certified translations are generally quite faithful to the formal equivalence model. Are we content to continue in this way? Moving in the direction of dynamic equivalence could provide exciting possibili­ ties for inculturation and evangelism. Should we then move in the direction of dynamic equivalence in future official translations of our most fun­ damental liturgical documents? I think we can, but this is not a simple either/or. It seems clear that our linguistic minorities wish to have their texts recognized as congru­ Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, chair of the USCBC Com­ ent or recognizable in reference to English language litur­ mittee on the Liturgy, was primarily concerned with the gical norms. impact of Liturgiam Authenticam on the Roman Several years ago, I was flattered to be asked to certify Catholic Church in the U.S.A., but he made some points a fine CD-ROM Spanish language version of The Rite that should be of interest to Episcopalians who care Brain, produced by the Office of Multicultural Ministries about liturgy - especially in reference to translations of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Anecdotal evidence from from English into our other official languages. conversations with Asian and Native American Episco­ One of Bishop Trautman's major points is that the King palians suggest a strong similar interest. Thus it might be James Bible and the Book of Common Prayer constitute a good idea to create room for those who usually worship a powerful "sacred language" in English. His observation in a language other than English to be able " ... to read ... is: "Will a sacred language with its ecclesiastical vocabu­ and sing the liturgy in their own language [idiomatically] lary, obsolete speech, and exaggerated transcendence with their own expressions ," while having their texts in a enable the people of God to have a full, conscious and form recognized as equal to, if not exactly congruent with active participation?" His implication is that a "sacred lan­ the Standard Book of Common Prayer. guage" is a hindrance to "full, conscious, and active par­ As an amateur canonist, I don't presume to say how ticipation." this should be done, but I hope that part of the Nevertheless, Anglicans have been committed to trans­ requested pastoral plan for revision of the Book of lations of our most fundamental liturgical documents for Common Prayer will include a meeting of liturgical the better part of three centuries. So the question for us scholars and canonists to make recommendations is, What kind of official translations shall we have? about principles of translation and where we should be Bishop Trautman makes a useful distinction between on the spectrum of equivalence for official translations form [which is mutable] and content [which is not]. of the Book of Common Prayer. D "While I speak of the importance of recognizing con­ temporary culture in liturgical translations, I am not advo­ The Rev. Canon Gregory M. Howe is the custodian of the cating that liturgy should be accommodated to the spirit Standard Book of Common Prayer. He lives in Province­ of the times or subordinated to cultural forms, liturgical town, Mass. content cannot be compromised," he wrote. "There must be a balance between preserving the received biblical or The Reader's Viewpointarticle does not necessarilyrepresent the liturgical message and expressing it in a relevant and editorial opinionof THE lMNG C HURCHor its boardof directors.

OCTOBER.22. 2006 · THE LIV IN G CHUR C H 23 Lord. As G.A. Smith once said, "What was indispensable to the Redeemer must always be indispensable to the Fr. Certain's explanation [TLC,Oct. 1] of what happened to Resolution D058, redeemed ." is Jesus "the way... " correctly expresses the catholic doctrines of the Church as (The Rev.) John R. Bentley, Jr. enshrined in the Anglican books of Common Prayer and other documents (and St. Martin's Church I know he holds that faith). Unfortunately, he left out the reason that this Houston , Texas "embarrassing" resolution was submitted in the first place and the real reason it was squashed. I read Canon David Link's Letter to That reason is that a signifi­ the Editor . It needs to be said that cant number of our bishops Canon Link may not be a biblical and senior presbyters, in viola­ scholar ; he's also not an historian nor tion of their ordination vows, a theologian . He wrote, ".. .I would like do not believe these doctrines, to know where in the Bible does Jesus i.e. Jesus is God. A simple Christ, our Lord and Savior, say that example comes from our Pre­ homosexuality is a sin?" Well, in our siding Bishop-elect. She has gospels, he doesn 't, but , the Church stated that Jesus is, "our," her has never said that only his words are way to the divine, a very popu­ theologically decisive . More impor­ lar phrase used by several bish­ tantly, his argument, that Jesus is not ops and in itself makes the point. This reductionism in the name of inclusion cited on this issue , is an argument fails the test of scripture , ecumenical councils, Anglican BCPs, and reason . Lis­ from silence. An argument from tening to the left-wing explanation of catholic doctrine is like reading Mor­ silence has absolutely no validity in a monism - keep the historic language and change the meaning, and then call it discussion . His letter sounds good but Christian. But it does not pass the test of ecclesiastical history or faith. has no weight in the discussion. And why did Resolution D058 not get on the floor of the 75th General Con­ (The Rev.) Richard McCandless vention for a vote? Not because it would be an embarrassing debate, a sad Parsons, Kan. admission . But rather that it simply would not have passed . And that is more than an "embarrassment." It is tragic. (The Rev.) Robert Keirsey Of the Spirit? San Diego, Calif Lately I have watched with morbid We Are Caretakers own anything. We are caretakers for a fascination the invocation of the sacred trust from the past for the Holy Spirit in letters supporting the In her letter [TLC, Sept. 171, Caro­ future. actions within The Episcopal Church line W. Mackey asserts that various (The Canon Rev.) Gary Waddingham (TEC). Without any objective proof , California bishops "want to take our St. Luk e's Church these letters assert that the Spirit is property away from us." Come again? Billings, Mont. guiding TEC in its decisions. It The church is divided into three almost sounds like that Flip Wilson unequal groups. The first is the FartherBack routine , "The devil made me do it!" Church Triumphant, those who estab­ There seems to be the belief that if lished churches and other parochial Canon David Link asks: "I would they say it long enough and often institutions . The second is the church like to know where in the Bible does enough , that eventually people will to come, those children who will grow Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, say believe it. Also, if they claim this is up and become dedicated laity and that homosexualit y is a sin?" [TLC, the work of the Spirit, they think no clergy as well as the countless genera­ Oct. l]. I would suggest that he read one can question those actions ; as if tions to come. The third and last group the Old Testament , which was the only this phrase trumps all arguments is by far the smallest. It consists of scripture that Jesus knew. Moreover, against TEC's actions . The ironic those of us in the church now. A dio­ in Matthew 5:17-18, Jesus does say part is that the same people who cese holds property in trust. Genera­ about those very scriptures : "Think claim that the Spirit is inspiring TEC tions before built most churches (and not that I have come to abolish the law to move in new directions are the most current congregations would be and the proph ets . . . For truly, I say to same peopl e who deny that holy hard pressed to come up with the dol­ you, till heaven and earth pass away, scripture is the inspired word of God lars to rebuild said churches) and the not an iota, not a dot, will pass from or that tradition is the work of the diocese holds that trust for the current the law until all is accomplish ed." And same Spirit. generation (small) and those to come it was these same Old Testament This notion of the Spirit seems to (by the grace of God one assumes, scriptures that the apostles took with be more akin to the idea of an "Inner huge). The present generation doesn't them when they proclaimed Jesus as Light" than a belief in the Third Per-

24 TH E LIVING CHURCH · OCTOBER 22. 2006 son of the Trinity. George Fox, who increase of trust in our church, and edge of a sword" religion, then per­ founded the Society of Friends, would add a petition for an increased haps they should not act out so vio­ preached the "Inner Light of Christ." sense of humor as well, another gen­ lently and attack Christian churches. This light was to guide each of us. It uine mark of Anglicanism. (The Rev.) David Culbertson was to trump scripture or tradition. It (The Rev.) Donald C. Muth St. James' Churches is totally subjective. I heard it said Metairie, La. Muncy and Exchange, Pa. that Episcopalians are Unitarians in vestments, but I am beginning to think Episcopalians are now Quakers StrangeCover in vestments . AttacksMalicious While I often admire the creativity of If there is a theological basis for TLC's covers, the artwork for the Fall I am appalled and outraged at the TEC's recent actions, let us examine Book Issue [TLC,Oct. 1] mystifies me. malicious attacks on Christian them in light of scripture and tradi­ The cover is certainly colorful, but what churches in Gaza and Palestine by tion. If it is truly inspired by God, we does it depict? File folders? Plastic Palestinian Muslim neighbors over the will find logic and a consistency kitchenware? Vinyltoy boxes? On page remarks made by Pope Benedict XVI between the church's stand, scrip­ 3, the further glimpse one is given concerning Islam. The Anglican ture, and tradition. But let us not try seems to indicate that this is a picture Bishop of Jerusalem and the Middle to shut down all discussion with of some folding chairs. One cannot help East, it appears, has written off these some emotional claim that "The but ask "Why?" violent attacks as "childish acts." Spirit made us do it!" The small thumbnail photo of a per­ First, with all due respect to the (The Rev. Canon) Michael Penfield son avidly reading a beautifully colored bishop, I know that when my own chil­ St. Luke's Chapel in the Hills book, which appears in the dren act out their Los Altos Hills, Calif Contents - with a larger childish ways in a black-and-white version on destructive and vio­ page 16 - would have been JudgmentalSpirit lent way, they are dis­ a much better choice for ciplined. I certainly I' that issue. Many thanks for publishing the hope the perpetrators f There's such a thing as Guest Column by the Rev. Gerald Skil­ of these attacks on being too creative. The licorn [TLC, Sept. 24], and to him for holy places of worship strange (and boring!) cover sharing his ideas of traditional Angli­ are brought to justice of the October 1 issue was canism with its high level of trust. I in Palestine. Second, I so uninviting that it's taken

find myself in complete agreement also know that "child­ 0 .'.'.~.!~~!/!'~;~'."" <: '" ' me three tries to work up and wish that more of us retired ish acts" can and will . _Qt,servjngCongreg~';:' ., enough energy to read clergy would speak up - in case any­ lead to greater destruc­ ,...,, .....~,..~- "~....,..,- what's inside. Next time one might be listening. tion if not checked. you publish a Book Issue, how about I was also reminded of the story Could these "childish acts" lead to putting some books - or someone making the rounds at the time I was future terrorism? After all, these acts reading one - on the cover? ordained (1958) about the retired of violence and destruction are acts of (The Rev.) Nina GeorgeHacker Bishop of North Carolina who used to terrorism. And then the world won­ Germantown, Md. say the ordinal in our prayer book ders why many Americans feel the was defective because in the exami­ need for counter terrorism. Terrorism StartCelebrating nation of the candidate, it lacked the is, after all, evil. most important question of all: I can understand and even appreci­ Amen. Amen. And, again I say namely, "Willyou suffer fools gladly?" ate the Muslim world's anger over the "amen" to Bob Layne's premise [TLC, The response was, "I will, God being pope's comments-comments for Sept. 17] that we are foolishly wasting my helper." which he has since apologized. As a our opportunity to embrace who we are That used to strike me as a mildly Christian, I know what it is like to and what we have to offer as The Epis­ amusing anecdote. Today it seems have my faith maligned. However, to copal Church. somehow too true to be amusing. A act out in this childish behavior and to We need to stop apologizing and start judgmental spirit is transforming our throw temper tantrums every time our celebrating. As followers of Jesus church and we now appear all too faith is called into question is not (Christians), we are at our best when ready to brand each other with con­ healthy. And acting out with such we are inviting one and all to take their demnatory labels, and to discount one malicious, destructive attitudes cer­ place at God's table. This is the good another as though a differing opinion tainly doesn't improve the very stereo­ news we have to proclaim and the good might somehow contaminate us and type you may be trying to overcome. If news people need to hear. our entire environment. Muslims do not want the world to see Vicki Evans I join Fr. Skillicorn in praying for an Islam as a "conversion forced at the Salt Lake City, Utah

OCTOBER 22. 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 25 MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE (Continued from page 7) South. Music and book vendors are on site to showcase their wares, including multiple copies of conference materi­ als. Following the conclusion of the gathering, both the conference Even­ song and closing festival Eucharist were recorded and are made available on CD. David Osteen, principal parish musi­ cian at St. Philip's Church, Jackson, Miss., has attended the conference since 1992, when he was serving two small, rural churches. "When you are isolated in small towns, serving small churches, these conferences are your lifeline," he said. "It is a working week or week­ end, but I gain so much beyond just work. It is like going to a family reunion and meeting family you don't

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26 THE LIVING CHURCH· OCTOBER 22, 2006 Canton, Miss., was the first for unconditional acceptance, the respon­ Are you reading Suzanne Purtee, who is the new organ­ sibility of inviting others to the table, ist and choinnaster at Church of the and the right to be elevated above the a borrowedcopy of Nativity, Huntsville, Ala. She recently ordinary. Sharing resources and sug­ THE relocated from Cherry Hill, N.J., where gesting methods, he invited partici­ she served as dean of the Southwest pants to examine their own responses LIVINGCHURCH Jersey Chapter of the American Guild to these ideas. weeks or even months of Organists. Ms. Purtee said she felt Mr. Webster composed the confer­ the conference theme, "Entertaining ence's annually commissioned after it's published? Angels Unawares: Creating Hospitable anthem for the Feast of the Transfigu­ Now's your chance to receive your own and Faithful Liturgy," was brought to ration. This year's anthem , an adapta­ copy of the only national, independent life by faculty members the Rev. Tom tion of "Christ upon the mountain weekly magazine serving the Episcopal Mccart of St. Paul's, Rochester, N.Y.; peak," was given "to the glory of God Church. Richard Webster of Trinity, Boston; and in thanksgiving for all who have You can count on us to deliver the news, and John Repulski of Christ Church, come to the aid of the victims of features and commentary to keep you Cranbrook, Mich. Hurricane Katrina." 0 informed and enlightened. A priest and an accomplished musi­ cian, Fr. McCart provided theological Lauren Wilkes Auttonberry is direc­ And best of all, and practical insights into liturgy and tor of communications for the Dio­ we'll send worship, discussing concepts of cese of Mississippi. THE l.MNG CHURCH directly to you Anglican Musicians Celebrate 40 Years every week. By John A. Deaver lessons and carols, Evensong, and a Order with MCNIS sung service of Compline. Worship Toll-free at 1-800 When the Association of Anglican services were held at Christ Church 211-2771 or by s Musicians (AAM) met in June in Indi­ Cathedral, All Saints' Church, Trinity below. Foreign rate anapolis, the organization was return­ Church, Christian Theological Semi­ ing to the site of its first conference in nary's Sweeney Chapel, and Second 1966. Presbyterian Church. In celebration Musical highlights of the week of the AAM's 40th included concerts by the choir of St. anniversary , the Paul's, Indianapolis; the choir of Trinity, association's three Indianapolis; and the Meridian Vocal founders - James Consort; an organ recital by J. Melvin Litton, Gerre Han­ Butler, Mark Laubach, and Michael cock, and Ray­ Kleinschmidt at the cathedral featuring mond Glover - both of its organs; the cathedral choir at were featured the opening Eucharist; and service Name throughout the music playing by Marilyn Keiser, Edie week. Mr. Litton Dr. Hancock Johnson, John Repulski, Dr. Hancock was conductor for and Edwin Rieke. Address the opening Eucharist. Dr. Hancock Six anthems were commissioned for was organist for a service of lessons the conference . Christ Church Cathe­ City and hymns for reconciliation. Mr. dral commissioned Ned Rorem to write Glover addressed conference attendees "Song of Hosea" for the opening State ______Zip __ _ about the changes in church music dur­ Eucharist. The conference committee, ing his career and his hopes for the co-chaired by Frank Boles of St. Paul's PhoneL-J ______future, and all three founders spoke at and Michael Messina of Trinity, com­ Email ______the conference's opening banquet. missioned five AAMcomposers to write Worship is of central importance unaccompanied anthems on texts from Make checks payable to: when the association gathers. The Rev. The Hymnal 1982. These included The Living Church Foundation William Countryman of the Church "Eternal Spirit of the living Christ," by P.O. Box 514036 Divinity School of the Pacific was David Hurd; "Sometimes a light sur­ preacher, and throughout the week he prises," by Joel Martinson; "Sunrise to Milwaukee, WI 53203-3436 focused on the conference theme of sunset changes now," by Bruce reconciliation. Conferees had the joy of Neswick; "Morning glory, starlit sky," by participating in a variety of services Craig Phillips; and "O Thou that using materials from Enriching Our earnest," by Richard Webster. 0 Worship. In addition to the opening and closing Eucharists and the service for John A. Deaver is a member of Trinity reconciliation, there was a service of Church, Covington, Ky.

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Appointments St. Mark's, 12701 Halls Shop Rd., Highland, MD 1982-84; assistant to the Bishop of Spring­ 20777; StephanieYancy, St. John 's, 101 S field, 1985-93;and rector of Grace , Lake Prov­ The Rev. BenAlford is rector of Trinity, 5375 Prosp ect St., Hagerstown, MD 21740. idence, LA, 1993-94. He had been rector in US Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Melrose since 1998. Fr. Patience is survived The Rev. TracyBruce is rector of St. John's, Deaths by his wife, Christine, and four children. 3738 Butler Rd., Glyndon, MD 21071. The Rev. William N. Persing,retired The Rev. JohnnaR. Campis director of edu­ The Rev. DanaL. Rose,52 , priest of the priest of the Diocese of Connecticut, cation for ministry at the University of the Diocese of Newark, died Aug. 12 at South School of Theology, 735 University Ave., died Aug. 12 in Hartford. He was 78. Sewanee, TN 37383. Fr. Persing was born in Penn Yan, NY, and Mountainside (NJ) Hospital. A native of Baltimore, Fr. Rose was edu­ The Rev. IrvingT. CutterIV is rector of St. educated at Hobart College, Columbia Uni­ John 's, 4200 S Atlanta Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105- versity, and Berkeley Divinity School. He was cated at Bishop College and the General The­ 4300. ordained to the diaconate in 1963 and to the ological Seminary . In 1998 he was ordained The Rev. Nan L. Doerris priest-in-charge of priesthood the following year in the Diocese deacon and priest in the Diocese of Newark , Redeemer, 4411 Dallas St., Houston, TX 77023. of Connecticut. His ordained ministry began and he began his ordained ministry at St. The Rev. Mifflin H. Dove is rector of St. at Church of the Good Shepherd, Hartford , as John's Church, Sparta , NJ, serving there in Paul's, 1936 Drexel Dr., Katy, TX 77493. assistant from 1963 to 1972. He was rector of 1998 and 1999. He has served at several other St. Peter's , Hebron, CT, 1972-1995. Surviving churches in that diocese and has been the Ordinations are his wife, Anne, and five children. education coordination for The Oasis and project director for the congregational train­ Priests The Rev. LindseyG. Patience,vicar of ing programs at the AIDS Resource Center in that diocese . He also founded CenterBridg e, Louisiana- FrancisKing. Trinity Church, Melrose, FL, died Aug. an AIDS bereavement program, in New York 30 following surgery. He was 68. City, and worked there for 10 years. Deacons Fr. Patience was a native of Crescent City, FL. He graduated from the University of Correction Lexington- JoyceBeaulieu, Mark Ferlow. Florida and Seabury-Western Theological Maryland- Alicia Alexis, St. Philip's, 730 Seminary , then was ordained deacon and Dr. Harriette Slack Richardsonwas the Bestgate Rd., Annapolis , MD 21401; Art Calla­ priest in 1967. He was curate at St. Paul's, organist at St. Mark's in Springfield, Vt., not ham, St. James' , 3100 Monkton Rd., Monkton, Winter Haven, FL, 1967-68; vicar of St. Springfield, Ore. [TLC, Oct. 8]. MD 21111; Dina van Klaveren,St . Margaret's, Christopher's, Orlando, 1968-70; rector of St. 1601 Pleasant Plains Rd., Annapolis, MD Alban's, Auburndale, FL, 1970-79;rector of St. Next week ... 21401; CarolineStewart, St. Andrew's, PO Box Matthew's , Unadilla, and St. Paul's, Franklin, 52, Glenwood, MD 21738-0052; MelanieWright , NY, 1979-82;assistant to the Bishop of Albany, Speaking Out for Peace

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NETWORK COORDINATOR: The Episcopal Relief FULL-TIME RECTOR : SL Mark's Episcopal Church, HALF-TIME PRIEST: Emmanuel Episcopal Parish on and Development Network, New York, NY, is a nation­ Aberdeen, SD . A pastoral-si zed congregation in a tow n Orcas Island, WA, is seeking a half-time priest. We are a wide group of volunteers committed to sharing the mes­ with one college , one univers ity, small industry, new small but active parish of abo ut 120 mostly older members . sage of Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) with schools , and excellent quality of life. Good liturgical Orcas Island lies in the beautiful San Juan Islands about 70 their dioce ses and Episcopal semina ries . Appointed by space, excellent mu sic program , regulation-sized gym, miles north of Seattle, and is served by car ferry from the their bishop , each of these perso ns, called an ERD Dioce­ vibrant Christian youth and adult formation. Young fam­ mainland. The parish has active outreach and Total Ministry san Coor dinator, recruits pari sh representative s to help ilies , long-time memb ers, bi-cultur al mix. Mutual (total) programs. Duties include conducting two Sunday services, spread the ERD message to local parishe s. ministry involving local ordained and lay mini stry devel­ doing home and hospital visits, counseling pari shioners , To continue the network's growth in both size and impact, opment is in place . Seeking a rector for guidance in wor­ conducting funerals. weddings and baptisms. Must be able the netwo rk coord inator (NC), based in the New York ship, pastor al care and ministry deve lopment and trainin g. to work with church officers and committees to support office of ERD and possibly traveling 50% of the time , is Visit www.iw.net/stmarkch . Co ntact: The Rev. ongoing progr ams. Requ est a Parish Profile by writing to responsible for creating and implementin g a strate gic plan Canon Karen Hall, 500 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, Gil Blinn, Search Committee Chair, Emmanuel Episco­ for the immediat e and future activities of the Netwo rk . 57103, PH: (605) 338-9751. pal Parish , P.O. Box 8, Eastsound, WA 98245 E-mail : This will includ e structurin g, coo rdinatin g, and orches­ E-mail : canonkarendiocese@mjdcone(work.com. emmanuel @rockisland.com. trating the overall activities of the ERD Network, includ­ ing recruiting , retaining , trainin g. and supporting network FULL-TIME YOUTH MINISTER AND CHRISTlAN volunteers. The NC will need to effecti vely interfa ce with PART-TIME RECTOR/PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: St. EDUCATlON COORDINATOR: St. John's Episcopal current ERD staff to acquire informati on and supp ort for Paul 's Episcopal Churcl,, Trappe, MD. a family-sized Church in Wilmington, NC, a program- sized parish. is network activities while concomitantly building relation­ pari sh. seek s a dynamic priest to help us welcome actively seeking a dynamic youth minister for an exciting ships and effec tive communic ation channels with local Trappe 's expected tenfold population growth. We use the youth program and an educa tor to lead and oversee our chil­ and diocesan leaders hip across the Episcopal Church to I 979 Book of Co mmon Praye r (Rite II). Our laity are dren's Chri stian Educat ion program. At least two years pursue growth and sustainab ility. deeply involved in community outreach. We ope rate a teaching experience, ability to develop relationships with Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a state- approv ed preschool. Trappe is a historic town in Tal­ youth and families. and skill at recruiting and supportin g must to perform this job well . Previous experienc e man­ bot Cou nty on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Our proximity Sunday school teach ers e.p ected . Full-time position: ca n aging large groups of peopl e and/or public relation s ski lls to the Chesapeake Bay and its hundr eds of miles of shore ­ be separat ed into two part-time positions , Christian Edu­ would be a plus . Demonstrated skill in support and man­ line with excelle nt boating. waterfowl. and birding make cat ion and Youth. Contact the Rev. Robert Morrison al agement of volunteers in addition to the ability to respond this an ideal locatio n for outdoor enthusiasts. Washington rmorrison @stjohnsepiscopalchurch.net or phone (910) profe ssio nall y to demands from large volunteer corps is & Baltimore are only 90 miles away . In June 2006. we 762-5273 . essential. Highly organized and able to manage compet­ com pleted a new, four-bedroom rectory. Visit our web­ ing dem ands on time . An independent work style, yet site at www.saint-pauls.info. To apply write: Dr. able lo contribute to team objectives in addition to being HALF-TIME CHOIRMASTER AND ORGANIST : Granville Blades, Chair-Search Committee, P.O. Box creative and willing to lead evo lution of thi s group. Historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Selma, AL. Seek­ 141, Trappe, MD 21673-0141 by November 30. Incumb ent must be flexibl e and willing grow as the net­ ing half-tim e choirm aster and orga nist for 400 +-member work evo lves and forms. Proficient in Microsoft Office, parish church. One Sund ay service plus seasonal services. Power Point , Word and Outlook ; and an aptitude for learn­ weddings and funeral s. Twenty- one-member volunteer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: The Evangelical Education ing other software and new technologi es. Bachelor's adult choir. Two-manu al. tracker action , Holtkamp organ. Society is see king an Exec utive Director to implement degree required. Know ledge of the Episcopal Church is a Candidates will show experti se in all styles of church and manage its grants to Episcopalians assoc iated with plus . Please fax your cover letter including salary require­ music. Knowledge of Episcopal liturgy prefe rred . Gradu­ accredited theological schools. Thi s is a part -time posi­ ments and a resume to Vicki Beaman at (212) 867-6174 . ate degree or equivalent with emphasis on church music tion that is not geog raphi cally limited . A job description preferred . Send resume to: Music Search Committee, St. can be obtained at the Society's we bsite . Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1306, Selma, AL www.ees1862.org . Cover letter and resume sho uld be FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. Luke's, Gladstone, is a 36702-1306. For furth er informati on (334) 874-8421 or submitted elec tronicall y to [email protected] /lx beautiful I 06-year-old country church drawing 300 fami­ E-mail: [email protected] . Applications received October 30 and a hard copy to Post Office Box 20247, lies from a 30-mile rad ius of tow ns and villages in bucolic through Nove mber I 0. Alexandria , VA 22320. Central New Jer sey. Three Sunday services, profe ssion­ ally led choir, vibrant youth program and active, generous outreach. Litur gically center-of-the-road with rector , FULL-TlME RECTOR: St James Church, Taos, NM . FULL-TIME RECTOR : St. Luke's Episcopal Church, curate , deaco n. expe rien ced lay staff of live and two Growing program church in Sangre de Cristo mount ains Buffalo, Wyoming. a historic church in the shadows of the dedicat ed lay leadership bodies . Seekin g an experienced seeks rector to provide leadership in a culturally diver se Big Hom Mountains , seeks an energetic , spiritual leader rector who is an acco mplish ed preacher , enjoys pastoral com munity with member s from a wide variety of politi cal. to teac h, preach , empower and grow our church . We are care, and can work closely with the parish's lay leader­ geogra phic. cu ltural , and economic backgrounds. $2M a laity committed to community and world mini stries ship . Spacious four-bedroom recto ry is clo se to the expansion of church facilities currentl y underway, sup­ including the Bread of Life Food Pantry . Buffalo has a church. Excellent school s. predominantly suburb an and ported by pledges to cove r construction expenses. Paris h growing population attracted by environment, recreat ion rural environment , with easy access to New York City, 45 priorities are growth and inclusion. Strong lay involve­ and ene rgy development. It boast s an exce llent hospital , mile s away . Intere sted candidat es should send resume and men t and leadership . Taos is a world-class vaca tion and YMCA , school and library. We seek someone who COO profile by No vember I to: The Rev. Canon Eliza­ ski area with a rich amalgam of culture s, extrao rdinary responds to the needs of seniors as well as younge r mem­ beth Geltz, Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, 808 W. natural beauty. and a rich history of art and artists . Con­ bers. If you are willi ng to adapt to a sma ll Western com­ State St., Trenton, NJ 08618-5326 or E-mail: tact: Search Committee, St. James Church, 5794 munit y, please send resum e and CDO clergy profil e to: egeitz @newjersey .anglican.org. See Parish Profil e at NDCBU, Taos, NM 87571, E-mail : [email protected] , The Rev. Canon Gus Salbador, Diocese of Wyoming, www.stlukesgladstone.org . or visit: www.stjamestaos.org. 104 S. 4th Street, Laramie, WY 82070, (307) 742-6606 or E-mail: gus @wydiocese.org. Plea se also visit www.stlukesbuffalo.org .

PART-TIME RECTOR SPORTSWEAR St. James' Episcopal Church, Livingston, AL EPISCOPAL CYCLIST OR ENTHUSIAST? Cyc ling Priest to serve in small, traditional parish in a university tmm prie sts and chap lains are designing an Episcopal Church cycling jersey. Any proc eeds from sale would go to Epis­ in western Alabama. Should be interested in conummity copal Campu s Mini stries. We have a need to know how and university ministry. l..;u-ge rectrny included. many j erseys to create and print. Interested? Contact: The Rev. Jim Strader, Acting Episcopal Chaplain - Univer­ Contact: Mr. Hiram Patrenos sity of Arizona , Phone: (520) 623-7575, ext. 16. E-mail: P.O. Box 446, Livingston, AL 35470 [email protected] .edu. [email protected] or TRAVEL/ PILGRIMAGES The Rev. William King, Diocese of Alabama 521 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203 CLERGY OR LAY LEADERS . interested in see ing the world for FREE ? England. Greece. Turkey. the Holy [email protected] Land . Ethiopia, and more! Co ntact Journeys Unlimited . For more information about St.James', contact: www.rlosch.com. E-mail joumeys @groupist.com or call 800-486-8359 ext 205, 206, or 208.

30 THE LIVING C HURC H· OC TOBER 22. 2006 LAKE WORTH, FL LAS VEGAS, NV CHARLESTON, SC ST. ANDREW'S 100 North Palmway (561) 582-6609 CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland (702) 735-7655 CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION www.standrewslw.net www.lntegrityPalmBeach.org 1 mile off strip [email protected] 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 The Rev. Paul A. Rasmus, interim r; the Rev. B. Patricia Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6, Sat 5, Daily H Eu (ex Sat) 12:05 Website: www .holycom.org Masterman, d; the Rev. Canon Richard T. Nolan, ret. p-i-r The Rev, Dow Sanderson, r; the Rev. Dan Clarke, c; the Rev. Sun. H Eu 7:30 &10; Wed. H Eu & H 10; Sat. 6 (variety of tra­ Francis Zanger, assoc. ditional 1979 BCP services) Handicapped accessible MILLVILLE, NJ Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) CHRIST CHURCH (AAC) (856) 825-1163 STUART, FL 225 Sassafras St., 08332 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX ST. MARY'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd . (772) 287-3244 Sun H Eu 10, Tues 7:30 Prayer Group , Wed HS Eu 7:30 CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (361) 882-1735 The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger, r; the Rev. David Fran­ 700 S. Upper Broadway www.cotgs .org coeur , assoc r; the Rev. Holly Ostlund , asst r; the Rev. The Rev. Ned F. Bowersox, r; the Rev. Frank E. Fuller, asst; Jonathan Coffey, the Rev. Canon Richard Hardman, the NEWARK, NJ the Rev. Jay Burkard! , asst Rev. Peggy Sheldon , assisting; Allen Rosenberg, organist GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq. Sun 8, 9, 11:15&6 & choir dir www.gracechurchinnewark .org Sun Eu 7:30, 9, 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill, r Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 HOUSTON, TX SAVANNAH, GA CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (713) 781-1330 ST, THOMAS- ISLE OF HOPE (912) 355-3110 2525 Seagle, Westheimer at Beltway 8 2 St. Thomas Ave www .stthomasioh.org Website: www.ascensionchurch .org Sun 8 & 10 H Eu, 9 Chr Ed; Mon HS 6; Wed HS 10 ROSWELL, NM The Rev. Dr. Walter L. Ellis , r ST. ANDREW'S 505 N. Pennsylvania (505) 622-1353 Sun H Eu 8, 9:30 & 11; Tues EP 6; Wed HS 5:30; Classes Sun E-mail: [email protected] 9:30 & 11; Breakfast every Sun The Rev. Bob Tally, r HONOLULU, HI Sun H Eu 8 & 10:30: Wed. Healing Service 7, Sat. Contemp. THE PARISH OF ST. CLEMENT (808) 955-7745 Service 6 SAN ANTONIO, TX www .stclem.org stclem001@hawail .rr.com ST. PAUL'S CHURCH ANO SCHOOL (210) 226-0345 The Rev. Liz Zivanov, r Inclusive and Affirming Anglican Catholicism since 1883 Sun H Eu 7:30 & 10:15 1018 E Grayson St., Government HIii SANTA FE, NM Website: www.stpauls-satx.org ST. MARK'S (808) 732-2333 HOLY FAITH 311 E. Palace (505) 982-4447 The Rev. Doug Earle, r; Dr. Thomas Lee, organist/c hoir­ 539 Kapahulu Ave. (#13 Bus end of line from Waikiki) Website: www.holyfaithchurchsf.org master; Kay Karcher Mijangos, school headmistress Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung); MWF 8 (5th Sun 8 only) The Rev. Canon Dale Coleman , r; the Rev. Duncan Lanum, Sun Mass 8 (Low) & 10:30 (Sung), Ev & B as anno, asst.; the Rev. Joan Garcia , d; Mr. Jerome Nelson, music Wed Eu & HU 10:30; C by Appt. , HD as anno CHICAGO, IL director; The Rev. John Onstott , c Sun H Eu 7:45, Sung H Eu 9, 11:30. Christian Ed 10:30. Mon­ ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd at Elm day H Rosary 9:30. Tues H Eu 10. Thurs H Eu 12:10. MP and ascensionchicago .org (312) 664-1271 EAU CLAIRE, WI EP daily Sisters of St. Anne (312) 642-3638 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (715) 835-3734 The Rev. Gary P. Fertig, r; the Rev. Richard Higginbotham 510 S. Farwell St. Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser). MP 7:30, Sol The Very Rev. Bruce N. Gardner, interim dean E&B 4 (1S) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 (Wed), 10 NEW YORK, NY Sun H Eu 8 & 1O; Sat 6 H Eu (Sat); EP M-S 6, Sun 4; C Sat 5:30-6 , Sun 10:30-10:50 ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S Park Ave. and 51st St. Rosary 9:30 Sat www .stbarts.org (212) 378-0200 MILWAUKEE, WI Sun Eu 8, 9 Cho Eu 11, Cho Ev 5, "Come as you are" Eu 7. ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) Mon-Fri MP 8, Eu 12:05, EP 5:30; Thurs Cho Eu 6; Sat MP 818 E. Juneau www.ascathedral.org ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. & Eu 1O . Church open 365 days 8-8 (Sun 8-9). For tours call The Very Rev. George Hillman, dean www.stpaulsparish .org (708) 447-1604 378-0265. Cafe open for breakfast , lunch & dinner Sun-Fri. Sun Masses 8, 10 (Sung). Daily Mass, MP & EP as posted The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r; the Rev. Richard R. Daly, SSC. Book & Gift Shop open daily. parochial vicar Sun Eu 9 & 10:45. Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Sacra­ ST. THOMAS 5th Ave & 53rd St. LUTHERAN ment of Reconciliation 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt , NC www .saintthomaschurch.org (212) 757-7013 The Rev. Andrew C. Mead , r; John Scott , organist and dir. of music; the Rev. Charles F. Wallace , headmaster; the MOJAVE, CA INDIANAPOLIS, IN Rev. Robert H. Stafford , the Rev. Victor Lee Austin , the HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989-3317 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (317) 636-4577 Rev. Jonathan M. Erdman, the Rev. John Andrew , asst. The Rev. William R. Hampton, STS 125 Monument Circle, Downtown www.cccindy.org Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 11 (Choral), Ev 4 (Choral); M-F MP Sun Eu 10:30 The Very Rev. Gary Goldacker, interim dean and rector & H Eu 8 & 12:10, EP & Eu 5:30 (Tues,Wed & Thur Choral Even­ Sun H Eu 8, 9 & 11 (English); 1 (Spanish) Christian Formation 10 song); Sat H Eu 12:10 Service times September to mid-May , Wkday service online. PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min .. r CHURCH LAFAYETTE,LA The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, v ASCENSION 1030 Johnston St. (337) 232-2732 (212) 602-0800 DIRECTORY KEY 1/2 block North of ULL www.ascension1030.org Watch & hear our services and conce rts on the Web Light face type denotes AM, bold face Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6; Wed H Eu 6; Canterbury Club meets www.trinitywallstreet.org Sun, gratis supper and H Eu 6 PM; add,address; anno, announced; A­ TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street Sun H Eu 9 & 11:15. Mon-Fri MP 8:15, H Eu 12:05, EP 5:15. C, Ante-Communion; appt., appoint­ NEW ORLEANS, LA Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-4 ment; B, Benediction; C, Confessions; CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 2919 St. Char1es Ave. ST. PAUL'S Broadway at Fulton Cho, Choral; Ch S, Church School; c, On the street car line at the corner of 6th St. The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min .. r curate; d, deacon, d.r.e., director of reli­ Please join us for our bicentennial events Sun H Eu 8, 10. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 Website: www.cccnola .org Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Sat 10-6 gious education; EP,Evening Prayer; Eu, The Very Rev. David duPlantier , dean Eueharist;Ev, Evensong; ex, except; 1S , Sun Mass 7:30 (1928), 10:30 (Choral H Eu), 6 (Rite II). Daily Mass: M-F 12:15. Sat 9:30 ASHEVILLE, NC 1st Sunday; hot, holiday;HC , Holy Com­ CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS (Biltmore Village) munion; HD, Holy Days;HS , HealingSer ­ 3Angle St. (828) 274-2681 BOSTON,MA www .allsoulscathedral .org vice; HU, Holy Unction; Instr,Instructions ; THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT Sun H Eu 8, 9, 11:15 . Wed noon, 5:45; Tues EP 5:30 30 Brimmer Street 02108 (617) 523-2377 Int, Intercessions; LOH, 'Laying On of www .theadvent.org Email: [email protected] Hands; Ut, Litany; Mat, Matins; MP, The Rev. Allan B. Warren Ill , r; the Rev. Patrick T. Gray; Eric Hillegas, pastoral assistant for youth SELINSGROVE, PA Morning Prayer; P, Penance; r, rector; r­ Sun MP 7:30, Ch S. 10:15; Masses 8, 9, 11:15 (Sol High); Mon­ ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 374-a289 Fri, MP 9; Mass 12:15 (except Wed); EP 5:30; Wed. Mass 6; Sun Mass 10 (Rite I). Weekdays as announced (Rije 1n em, rector emerttus; Ser, Semion; Sol, Sat. MP 8:30, Mass 9, C 9:30 Sacrament of Penance by appt. Solemn; Sta, Stations; V, Vespers; v, vicar; YPF, Young People's Fellowship. KANSAS CITY, MO WELLSBORO, PA A/C, air-conditioned;H/A, handicapped OLD ST. MARY'S 1307 Holmes (816) 842-0975 ST. PAUL'S (570) 724-4771 www.stmaryskcmo.org The Rev. Gregory P. Hinton , r accessible . Masses: Sun 8 Low; 10 Sol. Call for schedule . Sat Eu 7, Sun Eu 8, 10; Wed H Eu 12

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