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FallsChurch, Truro Vestries Vote for Disaffiliation The vestries of two historic Virginia churches, Truro Parish , Fairfax, and

The Falls Church, Falls Church, The Rev. Patrick announced Nov. 12 and 13 to their Ware, deacon at congregations that they had voted to The Falls Church , recommend disaffiliation from The greets members of the congregation as Episcopal Church. they leave the In both cases the vestries also rec­ church Nov. 19. ommended affiliating with the newly formed Anglican District of Virginia in Jonath an CrorkP r phor.o the Convocation for Anglicans in North America (CANA), a mission of the Church of Nigeria. In July, the Rt. Rev. Martyn Minns, who has been Truro's rector since 1991, was conse­ crated missionary bishop for CANA. In late October, both parishes com­ pleted a 40-day discernment period in which members engaged in study and reflection "to seek the Lord's will for their place within the Anglican Com­ munion, as well as their expressed relationship with The Episcopal vestry meeting at his church as have witnessed firsthand how the Church in the United States," accord­ "prayerf ul and somber. We shared Episcopal Church has separated itself ing to a website developed jointly by prayers and tears as we voted to rec­ from the historic Christian faith of the the congregations. Both congrega­ ommend to the Truro parish this Anglican Communion over the last tions were to vote on their vestries' course of action." few decades. We are at a historic recommendation s. Tom Wilson, senior warden at The crossroads ." In a joint press release, Jim Oakes, Falls Church, said the vestry there "We are very, very sad that the senior warden at Truro, described the reached the decision because "we vestries are going to recommend to the congregations that they sever ties to The Episcopal Church," wrote Vir­ ginia Bishop Peter Lee in a press VirginiaBishop Candidates Announced release issued in response to the announcements. Col. Jean Reed, pres­ The Diocese of Virginia has nominees to succeed Southwest ident of the diocesan standing com­ announced a slate of five candidates Florida Bishop John Lipscomb. Canon mittee, said the committee "intends to for the Jan. 27 election of a bishop Lewis was a nominee earlier this year meet with those churches proposing coadjutor. to succeed Northern California bishop to separate from The Episcopal The candidates are: the Rev. Robert Jerry Lamb. He withdrew from the Church and review their situations on S. Dannals, rector of Christ Church, race about two months before the elec­ a case-by-case basis." Greenville, S.C.; the Rev. Canon Gay tion, writing to the standing committee With a combined membership of Clark Jennings, associate director of there that he could not uproot his 15- more than 5,200 and average Sunday the CREDO Institute, an organization year-old daughter. The period for nom­ attendance of 3,200, Truro and Falls providing educational and profes­ inations by petition closed Dec. 1. Church are among the largest and sional support for clergy; the Very Rev. Assuming sufficient consents, the wealthiest congregations in The Epis­ Shannon Sherwood Johnston , rector new bishop will be consecrated May copal Church. In 2005 the combined of All Saints', Tupelo, Miss.; the Rev. 26 at Washington National Cathedral. reported pledge and plate income for Canon Irwin Morgan Lewis, Jr., canon Virginia Bishop Peter Lee has not the parishes was in excess of $7 mil­ to the ordinary for the Diocese of announced the date of his resignation, lion. Both congregations also predate Southern Virginia; and the Very Rev. but under the canons of the General the Revolutionary War, with Truro Caroline Smith Parkin son, rector of Convention, Bishop Lee must step Parish being established in 1732 and Grace, The Plains, Va. down no later than three years after The Falls Church's first building com­ Fr. Dannals is also on the slate of the consecration of a coadjutor. pleted in 1734.

DECEM~ER 10, 2006 · THE LIVING CHURCH 5 Bishops'Task Force Identifies 'Problem' Dioceses The House of Bishops' Task Force Florida and South Carolina "People have gotten in on Property Disputes has identified have appealed for alternative •• touch with us," he said. "We seven "problem dioceses" and will oversight, Bishop Sauls said , , haven't asked anyone. We maintain cont.act persons within those neither diocese is under have asked them to keep us dioceses who wish to "remain loyal to scrutiny. informed about develop­ The Episcopal Church," according to a "Appeals for alternative pri­ '#;\_•_.;_._--;·_. >')~ ments on the ground." report presented to The Episcopal matial oversight are not , in The task force began its Church's Executive Council. The Rt. and of themselves, a problem­ ~ work in fall 2005. To date the Rev. Stacy Sauls, Bishop of Lexington atic action," Bishop Sauls committee has developed a and the acting chair of the task force, said, "It doesn't rise to the Bishop Sauls bank of court filings and presented the writt en report to the san1e level. We see no evi­ research memoranda to aid council on Nov. 15. dence that the leadership in either dio­ dioceses with litigation, and identified The seven dioceses that were desig­ cese is attempting to change its name potential expert witnesses. It also nated as merit[ing] special observa­ or take property held in trust for the introduced General Convention Reso­ tion" are Dallas , Fort Worth, national church ." lution B032 stating that none of the Pittsburgh, Quincy, Rio Grande, San The task force has not solicited loy­ Windsor Report-related responses Joaquin , and Springfield. alist members from the dioceses, established or contemplated by vari­ Despite the fact that both Central according to Bishop Sauls. ous dioceses "is intended to affect either the historic separate and inde­ pendent status of the churches of the Anglican Communion or the legal 'CommunionNever Stronger' identity of The Episcopal Church." The report said the task force is The Rev. Ian Douglas believes this ality at multiple levels. now developing a position paper "set­ is an exc iting time to be an Anglican . "We are not papering over our dif­ ting forth possible common grounds "I never would have imagined that ferences ," he said. "The discussion which could be sought so that the the hottest ticket at General Conven­ split in The Episcopal Church which tion last summer would be the hear­ is feared by the task force might be ing on the Anglican Communion," "I neverwould have avoided. " It also is preparing filings to said Prof. Douglas, a memb er of the imaginedthat the hottestticket be used "in certain very limited situa­ national Executive Council and pro­ tions" to institute presentments or fessor of world mission at Episcopal at GeneralConvention last lawsuits against any "entity which has Divinity School. "I take that as a pos ­ affirmatively undertaken condu ct to itive sign. We are discovering a summerwould be the hearing separate from The Episcopal Church." deeper understanding of commun­ Bishop Sauls said that the task ion. God has given us such an oppor ­ on the AnglicanCommunion." force is concerned with more than tunity to serve. Of course, the Devil is Prof.Ian Douglas just property disputes . going to try and pull us apart." "The name is a tad misleading," he Prof. Douglas spoke during the time said. "We are also interested in polity. the council met in Chicago Nov. 12-15. We are not involved in the doctrinal He is also a member of the Lambeth was very positive, hopeful and hon­ dispute. We are of different opinions Design Team, so he was able to tell est. Ther e was genuine good will for on certain issues, but we support the council memb ers about plans for the bishops , to try and help equip them. polity of The Episcopal Church. 2008 Lan1beth Conference of Bishops "Look at where the Anglican Com­ "The task force would like to see that were developed at a recent munion has been at its best , helping The Episcopal Church be a place design team meeting in London. end apartheid in South Africa, work­ where people of many theological The conference theme is "Equip­ ing for debt relief legislation, the positions feel safe," he continued. ping Bishops for Mission," and the Decade of Evangelism, and now "We feel the polity we have is the best format will differ in a number of holding governments accountable to way to ensur e that. We are also inves­ respe cts from those held over the the U.N. Millennium Development tigating ways we can reassure our previous two decades, he said, but it Goals. I think Executive Council def­ ethnic and theological minorities that would be nai've to assume that there initely shares that excitement." this church is a safe place for them." won 't be discussion on human sexu- Steve Waring Steve Waring

6 TII[ LIVING CHURCII · DEO M~ [R 10. 200t, RegionalAnglican Convocation Proposed ETSSNames The Episcopal Church's Executive Gomez, Primat e of the Church in the New Dean Council has asked Presiding Bishop Province of the West Indies. The Katharine Jefferts Schori and House Council of Anglican Provin ces of the The Episcopal Theological Sem­ of Deputies President Bonnie Ander­ Americas and Caribbean (CAPAC) inary of the Southwest (ETSS) has son to appoint a working group to includes leaders from a number of named the Rev. Douglas Travis its investigate the possibility of setting Anglican provin ces which have been new dean and president. He will up an "Anglican regional convocation critical of many actions taken by The join ETSS in January and assume of the Americas. " Episcopal Church . full duties as the seminary's sev­ Meeting in "The more we can do together the enth dean on June 1. Chicago , the coun­ mor e we can accomplish," Mrs. Fr. Travis served as dean of the cil said that the Anderson told THE LIVINGCHURCH. "I Anglican School of Theology in working group was not aware about CAPAC at the Dallas from 1987 to 1991. In addi- should consult time and my idea was not a reaction tion to directing the with the Anglican to theirs in any way whatsoever." school and teach- Church of Canada, Executive Council also received a , ing, he was canon the Anglican Coun­ report from the Rev. Dr. Ian Douglas theologian at St. Matthew's Cathe­ cil of Latin Amer­ Mrs. Anderson about his work on the group design­ ica (CALA), and ing the 2008 Lambeth Conference. dral, Dallas, for two the Province of the West Indies to Dr. Douglas said that the 2008 Lam­ years . He spent nine exp lore the convoca tion concept. beth Conference will be much differ­ years as rector of The purpose of the group would be ent from thos e held in 1988 and 1998. St. James', Dallas, before being called to equip member churches for "mutu­ Those meetings featured four issues­ Fr. Travis ality and interdependence in God's relat ed groups that developed resolu­ to the Diocese of mission ," the council said. tions for the body to consider. Texas. He previously served as a Mrs. Anderson said the idea for a In 2008, the conference will begin fellow and lecturer at the Center convocation came up spontaneously with bishops meeting in groups of for Christian Spirituality at the shortly before the Nov. 12 start of the five for a two- to three-day retreat in General Theological Seminary in council's meeting . When she pro­ which they will "encounter God's New York City. He currently is rec­ posed it Nov. 10 to the Anglican word and ... encounter one another tor of Trinity, The Woodlands, Church of Canada's Council of Gen­ through the sharing of stories and Texas, where he has served since eral Synod - the Canadian counter­ through sharing of God's story." The 2001. part to executive council - she small groups will continue to meet Parish Experience received such a favorable response after the retreat and will only eventu­ she sought executive council ally combine in larger groups for dis­ The Rt. Rev. Don Wimberly, approval. Resolution INC-005 was cussions of issues, Dr. Douglas said. Bishop of Texas and chair of the approved in plenary with no debate, He said bishops will also receive seminary trustees, said Fr. Travis but was discussed extensively in the "very practical and hands-on oppor­ "brings the skills and experience of international concerns committee tunities" for learning about a range of both a parish priest and the admin­ where it was prepared. mission and ministry issues . istrator of a theological school. The idea is similar to one proposed Epi scopal News Service contributed Both of these endeavors have been last year by the Most Rev. Drexel to this report. undergirded by his serious theolog­ ical study." The dean-elect has earned CollegePreparatory School for Sale degrees from Trinity University, All Saints' Episcopal School in bas ed Equity Partners , Inc ., which McCormick Theological Seminary Vicksburg, Miss., has retained two described the campus as being "ideally of Chicago, the Divinity School of real estate companies to sell the suited to house a boarding school , or a the University of Chicago, and the school's property and contents. The satellite location of a university, but Perkins School of Theology at college preparatory school, founded would be equally fitting for other uses Southern Methodist University. in 1908, did not accept students for such as a conference center or camp General Seminary has awarded this school year. facility ." Mozingo Real Estate and him a Master of Sacred Theology The Jackson (Miss.) Clarion Ledger Auctions of Gulfport, Miss., is also degree in Spiritual Direction . Fr. cited a written statement from Ken contracting with the school, accord­ Travis is married and has two Mann, a partner with Pasadena , Md.- ing to the published report . grown daughters.

DEC EMBER JO. 2006 · THE LIVIN G CHUR C H 7 GulfCoast Dioceses Remain Vulnerable The dioceses of Louisiana and Mis­ operations. The situation in sissippi have received significant aid Louisiana is particularly acute, which to keep their outreach ministri es is one of the reasons Bishop Gray functioning after Hurricane Katrina spoke in favor of the new ministry ravaged the Gulf Coast in 2005, but initiative to support "overall evangel­ the long-term institutional viability of ism and the 20/20 goals , while pro­ both remains in doubt , according to viding a model and a test bed for the Rt. Rev. Duncan M. Gray III, organization in areas of natural dis­ Bishop of Mississippi. aster or economic impoverishment," The bishop briefed members of the according to the adopted resolution. national Executive Council on the "If we don't get help for bricks and rebuilding effort during a Nov. 12-15 mortar, our outreach programs will meeting in Chicago. eventually collapse" along with the "So much has been destroyed that church infrastructure, he said. we have an occasion in a sense to "These areas will eventually be start from scratch," he said. "There rebuilt. The question is whether we are usually so many barriers and will be able to survive until they obstacles that prevent [a fresh start] . recover ." We are asking for your help to Bishop Gray estimated it will be five to 10 years before the Diocese of Steve Warin~ rihoto rebuild the Church as an institution." Bishop Gray addresses the Executive Council. Bishop Gray has been seeking Mississippi fully recovers. Both dio­ $100,000 to fund a Louisiana-based ceses continue to have difficulty coordinator for a model ministry ini­ meeting clergy salaries. Some con­ channeled through companion rela­ tiative . gregations lost between 25 and 75 tionships . Both dioceses have received signif­ percent of their members, Bishop "There is an isolating spiritual icant help from Episcopal Relief and Gray said, and memb ers who remain component to being caught up in a Development to maintain , and in are unable to fund clergy salaries as gale," Bishop Gray said. "The spiri­ some cases expand, their outreach they struggle to rebuild their own tual challenge continues to take a toll ministries, Bishop Gray said, but lives. Along with financial donations, and will do so for a while." ERD does not make grants to fund Bishop Gray said assistance can be Steve Waring TennesseeChurch Votes to Withdrawand SeekOversight Most of the members of All Saints' sented to the congregation at the parish action unless it met two-thirds Church, Smyrna, have voted to leave meeting. They could remain as they approval. After more than 86 percent the Diocese of Tennessee, reforming as were, an Anglican Communion Net­ voted to withdraw, the vestry "closed St. Patrick's Anglican Church. On Nov. work parish in the Diocese of Ten­ the books" on the congregation and 1, 86.2 percent of the congregation pres­ nessee; they could ask for Delegated turned over the parish to the diocese. ent at a parish meeting voted to leave Episcopal Pastoral Oversight (DEPO); He noted the vestry hopes to enter The Episcopal Church and seek the they could withdraw from The Episco­ into a negotiated settlement with the oversight of a foreign Anglican primate. pal Church; or undergo a 40-day period diocese for purchase of the parish prop­ In a Nov. 4 letter to the parish, the of discernment. erty. Rev. Ray Kasch, rector of All Saints', Fr. Kasch noted that the congrega­ Fr. Kasich told the Daily News Jour ­ explained that four options were pre- tion agreed not to pursue any course of nal the parish's belief that the 75th Gen­ eral Convention's failure to respond to LosAngeles Bishops Announce Grant for SinglesMinistry the recommendations of the Windsor The four bishops in the Diocese of additional locations and dates. Report contributed to the exodus. Los Angeles have announced a The first joint venture conference "The breaking point for us," however, $50,000 matching grant to Solo will be Solo Flight West Coast, with was the congregation's belief that Pre­ Flight : Catch the Vision and Solo the Rev. Zelda Kennedy, of All Saints' siding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori Flight Conferences. The grant is for Church, Pasadena , Calif., and Debbie had denied "Jesus' uniqueness for sal­ the Solo Flight at Kanuga annual con­ Decker, head of the Diocese of Los vation" in a Time magazine interview, ference for single, divorced and wid­ Angeles' Solo Journ eys, serving as he said. owed persons to be held in four local coordinators. (The Rev.) George Conger

8 THE LIVING C H URC H · DEC EMBER 10. 2006 Celebrating100 Years on three areas during his convention tions, particularly among young peo­ address. Looking at the national and ple; and on a series of missionary ven­ Convention delegates and guests in international scene , he commended tures, from new Hispanic ministry to the Diocese of Atlantacelebrated the the Windsor Report and its vision of the sending of mission teams to the start of the diocese's centennial year interdependent life in the Anglican devastated Gulf Coast region . with a Eucharist the evening of Nov. 10 Communion. "The Windsor process," Bishop Little also said that average at Christ Church, Macon, site of the first he said , "provides us with a gift. It Sunday attendance in the diocese con­ diocesan meeting. invites us to pause , to stop legislating tinues to fall, with a 3-percent decline Bishop J. Neil Alexander called his about human sexuality; it asks us in 2005. This led to the third element diocese to focus on worship and out­ instead to create a safe pastoral space of the bishop's address - a plan for reach efforts that will grow the church where we can have the conversations congregational transformation. For and call people from the margins to the that we so desperately need." He the past two years, a "blue ribbon" center. urged passage of a resolution fully panel called the Whatever It Takes "I believe our Anglican call to the embracing the Windsor Report and Task Force has been working to center is crucial these days, not just in agreeing to live by its teachings - a develop a vision for growth and devel­ the church or in this country, but also resolution which, later in the conven­ opment. The bishop presented the around the world," he said in his tion, passed by a substantial margin. fruits of the task force's work, a four­ address to convention. He said Angli­ The bishop also discussed areas of fold emphasis on Conversion, Evange­ cans have a "gift for holding on to one health and areas of challenge in the lism, Local Mission, and Mission another even in the face of serious dis­ diocese. He reported on a successful Beyond the Local that will provide the agreements," suggesting this offers a diocesan camping program; on a ren­ framework for diocesan and parochial way to healing and reconciliation. aissance of priestly and diaconal voca- ministry in the coming years . Toward that end, Bishop Alexander Convention also passed a resolution challenged the diocese to renew its endorsing the Millennium Development commitment to achieving the Millen­ Goals and incorporating a .7% line into nium Development Goals (MDGs) by the diocesan budget to fund them. taking a leadership role in the efforts to FourNominated by Petition alleviate poverty. He said the effort "is in SouthwestFlorida about a great deal more than putting a Four local priests have been added ChangeCan't Wait rather modest amount of money on the to the slate of nominees for the Dec. 9 The annual convention of the Dio­ table. It is about education. It is about election of a bishop coadjutor in the spirituality. It is about faith. It is about cese of Minnesota, held Oct. 27-28 in Diocese of Southwest Florida. Duluth, came at a time when the dio­ discipleship." Delegates passed a reso­ At a Nov. 15 meeting, the committee lution supporting the MDGs. cese is engaged in mission-strategy announced that the four nominees planning . Work of the Bishop's Com­ Bishop Alexander also issued a call in who have completed the petition his address for the election of a bishop mission on Mission Strategy during process include the Rev. John S. Adler, the past year has revealed sobering suffragan to assist him, but he rescinded vicar of Iona-Hope Church, Fort that request the following day after, he statistics both about significant Myers; the Rev. Canon Michael P. decline in membership and a systemic said, it became clear that the issue had Durning, the diocese's canon to the become "unnecessarily divisive." disability in terms of trusting and ordinary; the Rev. Edward J. Henley, working together on the diocesan Delegates passed a mission and min­ Jr., rector of St. Mark's, Tampa; and istry budget of $4.2 million. level. the Rev. Sharon L. Lewis, rector of The Rt. Rev. James Jelinek , Bishop Holy Spirit, Osprey. of Minnesota, challenged convention Episcopal News Service contributed Fr. Adler and Ms. Lewis were mem­ to this report. delegates, saying the diocese has bers of the standing committee, which lacked "the will to get engaged and do is in charge of the election process. To the work of mission and evangelism" 'Safe PastoralSpace' avoid a conflict of interest , both have because it has been afraid of change. resigned from the committee . "With the pace of growth in the Delegates and visitors had an The four join three candidates state of Minnesota and with the pace opportunity to visit a new church announced Oct. 31 by the nominating of decline for mainline denomina­ building in a new location when the committee: The Rev. Robert S. Dannals, tions, we cannot afford to wait," convention of the Diocese of Northern rector of Christ Church, Greenville, Bishop Jelinek said. "I believe that we Indianamet Oct. 28 at St. Andrew's S.C.; the Rev. Jacob W. Owensby, rector can change within the four years I Church, Valparaiso. of Emmanuel, Webster Groves, Mo.; shall continue to serve as bishop, so The Rt. Rev. Edward S. Little II, and the Rev. Dabney T. Smith, rector of Bishop of Northern Indiana, focused Trinity, New Orleans. (Continued on next page)

DECEMBER 10. 2006 · THE LIVING CHU RCH 9 MINNESOTA Minnesota Bishop James Jelinek visits (Continued from previous page) with Sue Van Oss and her five-year­ that my successor can begin the next old daughter, Luisa, 150 years of this diocese when all of in the Millennium you are filled with enthusiasm, Development Goals buoyed by the Spirit, and heartfully (MDGs) exhibit area at convention in the engaged in evangelism and mission." diocese . This will be the central part of his Gordon Thomas/Di ocese of work during the last quarter of his Minnesota photo episcopate, the bishop said. In his keynote address to conven ­ tion, Bishop Steven Charleston, presi­ dent and dean of Episcopal Divinity School, echoed Bishop Jelinek's asser­ all proposed resolutions, including about 2,000 members , is one of the tion that the diocese is at a "moment one committing the diocese to listen­ smallest and poorest in The Episcopal of transition, a time when you are ing to the stories of lesbian, gay, Church. But he said that the conven­ envisioning the next generation of the bisexual and transgender (LGBT) tion's theme, "Offering a Life-Giving diocese . . . ready to take a new jour­ people in a formal way in 2007; creat­ Place at the Table for All," represents ney together." ing a recorded history of LGBT min­ the diocese's "commitment to enliven A presentation by the diocesan task istries in the diocese; and holding a and enrich our gathering, so that we force for the Millennium Development "truth and reconciliation" liturgy "to might be strengthened and inspired and Goals, chaired by the Rev. Devon repent of the sin of heterosexism." equipped as we are sent out into the Anderson, officially launched Min­ 6ther resolutions established a Slav­ world we seek to serve, and in fact, to nesota's "embrace and support" of the ery and Racial Reconciliation Task help God transform." MDGs, thus carrying out a mandate Force and directed the diocesan Bishop Kelsey said the diocese is tak­ from General Convention. board of directors to divest diocesan ing action to meet "the need to do more With little discussion by the 356 del­ funds from companies doing busi­ to attract new members to our congre­ egates, convention passed a budget ness in any part of the world where gations, to further develop our min­ for 2007 totaling just less than $2.47 genocide is occurring. istries of stewardship, to decrease our million. In his first address to convention, dependence upon our endowments ... JoeBjordal diocesan Bishop Marc Andrus sug­ and to adjust our budget to live more gested that "a joyful life of dancing responsibly within our means." Among with God is perhaps the best form of the changes are the elimination of the 'Discrimination' evangelism . ministry development coordinator posi­ Delegates to convention in the Dio­ "It is my belief that the Diocese of tion, regional restructuring, and the cese of Californiaadopted legislation California lives a Christian life of removal of line items for programs sharply critical of General Convention great beauty, and that if we open this from the general budget. The diocese's Resolution B033, saying the diocese path to others, it will provide a good Challenge Fund will be used to support "repents of the continuing discrimina­ spiritual home to many who are seek­ all programs. tion against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and ing such," he said. The budget constraints are "transfor­ transgender people that B033 repre­ The diocese's primary emphasis in mational adjustments," Bishop Kelsey sents." 2007 will be on supporting "parochial said, "which are destined to generate The resolution objected to General youth programs, faith formation for new levels of energy which we can use Convention's action as inconsistent children in parishes, college ministry . . . to do our part to live into God's with Title III, Canon 1, Sec. 2 of the and young adult ministry," he said. dream." canons of The Episcopal Church and Delegates passed a resolution in "our baptismal promise to respect Episcopal News Service contributed response to Resolution B033, passed by the dignity of every human being ." to this report. the 75th General Convention in June, The diocesan resolution also strongly affirming a declaration made by the urged the standing committee and diocesan standing committee and bishop "to refuse to discriminate Smallbut Resilient Bishop Kelsey opposing the General unjustly against bishops-elect for any In addressing his diocese at its Oct. Convention's call for restraint to not reason." 14 convention in Escanaba, the Rt. Rev. consent to the episcopal election of Meeting Oct. 21 at Grace Cathe­ James Kelsey acknowledged that the anyone "whose manner of life presents dral, San Francisco, delegates passed Diocese of NorthernMichigan, with a challenge to the wider church."

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PlayBall! In an address to the convention of the met in Chicago last month, members heard Diocese of Northern Indiana marking his a report from the House of Bishops' Task retirement as cano n to the ordinary, the Force on Property Disputes. That report Rev. Canon David L. Seger revealed a cre­ notes that the task force has decided to ative plan for realignment of The Episco­ monitor the efforts of "problem dioceses" pal Chur ch based on, of all things , Major - Dallas, Fort Worth, Pittsburgh, Quincy, League Baseball. Rio Grande , San Joaquin, and Springfield. "I propose that we restructure provinces This must be a natural follow-up to the pre­ Did You Know ... and dioceses within vious Presiding Bishop's identification of TheChurch of St. Lukein the The Episcopal Church six Episcopalians who were "manipula­ Fields,New York City, with parallel jurisdic­ tive" at a meeting of Anglican primates. tions according to the Most of us could think of seven or eight openedits parishday school leagues and divisions dioceses that ought to be added to the list. in 1833. of Major League Base­ My guess is "problem diocese" will ball," Canon Seger become a status of honor for those who told the convention. reside in them . Sort of a badge of courage. Not having been pres­ If there were a General Convention com­ ent, I am unable to ing up, we'd probably find people wearing determine how fmnly T-shirts proclaiming they live in a problem his tongue was placed diocese. in his cheek What's next? Problem bishops? Problem The idea goes like priests? Perhaps problem parishes or Quote of the Week this: Major League Baseball has two problem journalists? Big Brother, or per­ leagues - the American (AL) and the haps mother , is watching .. . The Rt. Rev.Peter Beckwith, National (NL), so the Anglican Commu­ * Bishopof Springfield,In the nion would have two church leagues in the The impending departure of the two ChicagoTribune on theological United States - AL (American League of northern Virginia parishes [p. 5), while not divisions:"I'm marriedto the Churches) and the NL (Nigerian League of entirely unexpected , is one of the sadder Churches). "The AL has slightly different developments in recent months. Certainly gospel,the AnglicanCommu­ rules than the NL," Canon Seger noted, the strategy was not precipitous, for both nion,the authorityof scripture "i.e., the designated hitter, which allows congregations participated in 40-day peri­ - and I've got this prostitute more people to play the game. Same with ods of prayerful discernment, and they the church leagues. waited patiently after the 2003 General puttingthe moveson me." "In each league, there are three divisions Convention to see what possibilities which we will designate as provinces : existed. Bishop Peter Lee worked pas­ East , Central and West. Each Major League torally in an attempt to avoid the depar­ team represents a diocese . So, for exam­ ture, but apparently the two sides were too ple, in the American League of Churches in far apart. the Central Provinces , there will be five * dioceses - Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Thanks to all who have reported on the Kansas City and Minnesota. This way there status of their mail delivery of the maga­ will be only 30 dioceses in the United zine. Those people may be interested to States, 14 in one league (assuming we can learn that I did hear from a representative annex Toronto), 16 in the other, and four to of the Postmaster General, and people in six dioceses in each province." that office seem sincere in wanting to help "There are fewer dioceses, which saves us improve the delivery problems. a lot of money, and everyone still gets to * say they are Anglican ... " Note to T.L.A in Orange County: You are I'd want to make sure the All-Star gan1e correct in your recollection that Advent is retained. It might set a record for batters once had more of a penitential emphasis hit by pitcher. My imagination is running than it does now. Many consider Advent to wild. be a time of joy, and place more emphasis * on the second coming than in the past. When the national Executive Council David Kalvelage, executive editor

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Smooth Start for Council The gathering had the potential to become an awkward, ineffective conclave, but when the national Executive Council held its first meeting of the new triennium last month in Chicago, it ran smoothly. Because half of the 38-member group is new, and its leadership (Presiding Bishop Fromthe Katharine Jefferts Schori and House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson) also have just moved into their new positions, one might outsetBishop expect this group to move slowly. That wasn't the case. When she met with the Executive Council last month in Chicago, JefferisSchori observers got a glimpse of how the 26th Presiding Bishop may lead the church. From the outset she has shown creative leadership skills. She hasshown was well prepared for the task at hand, interested and knowledgeable about the matters being addressed, and decisive when she needed to be. creative She also is not afraid to make a statement that could be termed as con­ troversial or out of the norm. For example, during her homily when she leadership celebrated the Eucharist in the chapel at the headquarters of the Evan­ gelical Lutheran Church in America, she questioned whether The Epis­ skills. copal Church ought to have term limits for its bishops as the Lutherans do. That would mark a radical change for Episcopalians, whose bishops serve for life. The council moved quickly through its agenda and seemed committed to the tasks at hand. The Presiding Bishop and the Executive Council are off to a good start. If the Chicago meeting is any indication, it will not be business as usual.

Importantbut not Primary Since the 75th General Convention concluded in June, we have been hearing plenty about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Devel­ oped by the United Nations in 2000 as an attempt to eradicate poverty, the goals reflect the idea that there are enough resources, strategies, and knowledge to end global poverty if only the moral and political will can be developed. When it gathered in Columbus, Ohio, General Convention established the Millennium Development Goals as a mission priority for the next triennium (2007-2009), and allocated 0.7 percent of its budget in support. We are wholeheartedly supportive of the MDGs, and agree that Chris­ tians have an important role to play in order that the goals be carried out. As a reminder, the MDGs are: 1. eradicate extreme poverty and hunger; 2. achieve universal primary education; 3. promote gender equality and empower women; 4. reduce child mortality; 5. improve maternal health; 6. combat HIV and AIDS, malaria and other diseases; 7. ensure environ­ mental sustainability; and 8. create a global partnership for development. More than half of the dioceses of The Episcopal Church have allocated 0.7 percent of their budgets, and it is hoped that congregations will do the same. Such enthusiasm so far is encouraging, but we would also caution supporters not to get carried away with the concept. In some places, the MDGs have become almost an end unto themselves, rather than being an effective component in the church's response to addressing poverty. In one diocesan convention after another Millennium Development Goals have been trumpeted as the church's primary mission to the world. That, of course, is stretching matters. The goals are not the primary mission, nor are they the gospel. They comprise an intentional outreach to the world that may prove to be one of the church's most effective ministries.

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(Continued from previous page) vacuum once a day and wash the curtains every month that the most boring tasks she has ever had and remember the age of every item in their refrigera­ to perform were jobs she did when she tors. was an associate in a law firm. Yet the In the monastery or convent, there are many hours dreary labors of cooking and cleaning for individual prayer and meditation and study; there Even can bring spiritual rewards. Ms. are lots of church services. As a result, those in the Mendelson is talking about the religious life have advantages in keeping their spiritual a little human spirit when she writes : homes in order . " ... housekeeping actually But there's another way to apply this analogy to bit of offers more opportunities Christians who aren 't monks or nuns. In both house­ for savoring achieve­ keeping and spirituality , a little work can go a long discipline ment than almost way. Some regular cleaning of your apartment is better any other work I than none. A little time spent with God is better than can think of. no time at all. Getting yourself fluffy, new towels is a in prayer Each of its treat that you will enjoy for months. So too the extra regular services you attend at Christmas give you an interior pays big routines lift. They get you ready to start the new year. brings sat­ Some Christians find it is even possible to do your dividends isfaction when housekeeping and to pray at the same time. In the Mid­ it is completed. dle Ages, a monk called Brother Lawrence discovered in ordering These routines echo during his long hours washing dishes in the monastery the rhythm of life. You kitchen that he could "practice the presence of God." get satisfaction not only My own variation on this idea is to listen to tapes of our souls. from the sense of order, clean­ passages from the Bible while I make dinner or clean liness, freshness, peace and plenty up the kitchen. For me, hearing scripture provides restored, but from the knowledge fresh insights into familiar texts I have read many that you yourself and those you care times. about are going to enjoy these benefits." In any event, even a little bit of discipline in prayer Your home then becomes an expression of pays big dividends in ordering our souls. As in house­ your love for others - and your respect for your­ work , small improvements lead to small successes. self. Those small successes make us more at home with Again, this takes work. Following Home Comfort's ourselves. recommendations to the letter would require extraor­ There is also a parallel between housekeeping and dinary organization. Countless household tasks are to parish life. Like an apartment or house, your local be scheduled daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annually, church is a place you can come home to. It is, to bor­ annually; the organizing and sorting and cleaning is to row the words of the author of Home Comforts, the be performed with strict discipline. place where you "do and feel all the things you wish If you were offered the hospitality of Ms. Mendel­ and need to do and feel in your [spiritual] home." son's home, you could be confident that the guest And so we will want to take care of our churches as room would be clean , and you wouldn't get sick from we would take care of our physical dwellings . We will the food . I couldn 't begin to follow such a regimen. Yet want to make our religious communities interesting even at my own lesser level of housekeeping , I have and attractive so that we will enjoy going to them , and noticed that when I've followed some of Ms. Mendel­ other people will want to participate in their life. son's recommendations, the laundry has been fresher Two related challenges, then: making our apart­ and the food has been tastier. ments or houses into homes; and making our churches There are parallels here with prayer. For prayer is a into homes. Making them into places where we prac ­ kind of spiritual housekeeping; prayer helps us to keep tice the presence of God, where the Holy Spirit can our souls in top condition. And as in housekeeping, "direct and rule our hearts. " Making them into places time and energy are necessary to apply to the tasks of where we can be ourselves . Places where we can offer prayer. thanks to God - as we await that final home God has Now as far as prayer is concerned, though, some prepared for us. D people seem lucky. They have plenty of time and energy to devote to prayer. Monks and nuns , for exam­ The Rev. J. Douglas Ousley is the rector of Church of ple, can be compared to diligent housekeepers who the Incarnation, New York, N. Y.

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Appointments Samaritan, 4321 Eastgat e Mall, San Diego, to the ordinary in the Diocese of Colorado, CA 92121-2102. 1300 Washington St., Denver, CO 80203- The Rev. StephenBergmann is rector of The Rev. CharlesHoffacker is interim pas­ 2008. St. Peter's, 110 N Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO tor of St. Peter's, PO Box 387, Poolesville, The Rev. William"Mac" Murrayis rector 63124. MD 20837. of Trinity, 17 Congress St., Milford, MA The Rev. ShannonMacvean Brown is rec­ The Rev. CarolynIsley is rector of St. 01757-4152. tor of St. Matthew 's and St. Joseph 's, 8850 James ', 107 W Church St., Greeneville, TN The Rev. TancredoPastores is assistant at Woodward Ave., Detroit , MI 48202. 37743-3803. St. Paul's, 120 N Hall St., Visalia, CA 93291. The Rev. Susan Championis vicar of The Rev. Philip Kuhn is rector of St. The Rev. Donald Roberts is vicar of Christ Church, PO Box 209, Pinole, CA Luke's, 3475 St. Rte 54A, Branchport , NY Emmanue l, PO Box 704, Warrenton, NC 94564-0209. 14418-9754. 27589. The Rev. Chris Chaseis rector of Good The Rev. Canon WilliamMartin is canon The Rev. Mark Rutenbaris rector of Holy Communion, 4645 Walnut Grove Rd., Mem­ phis, TN 38117-2537. The Rev. Daina Salnitis is vicar of St. Helena's , 221 New Lenox Rd., Lenox, MA 01240-2223. The Rev. WayneSanders is recto r of St. John 's, 434 N Iowa St., Fallbrook, CA 92028. The Rev. CeceliaC. Schroederis assistant at St. Luke's, 131 W Council St., Salisbury, NC 28144. The Rev. Peter Swarr is assistant at St. John's, 574 S Sheldon Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170. The Rev. JohnTalk is rector of Epiphany, PO Box 396, Wilbraham, MA 01095-0396. The Rev. EllenWhite is priest-in-charge of St. Mark's, PO Box 191, Adams, MA 01220- 0191. Deaths The Rev. William Scott Root, of Asheville , NC, died Sept. 23 at his home. He was 79. Born in Lansdowne, PA, Fr. Root was edu­ cated at Guilford College, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and the General The­ ological Seminary. In 1953he was ordained to the diaconate, and the following year to the priesthood . Fr. Root served congregations in the dioceses of New York, North Carolina, Colorad o, Western North Carolina, Ten­ nessee, and East Tennessee, including being rector of Trinity Church, Gamerville, NY, 1959-64,and vicar of St. Matthew's, McMin­ nville, TN, 1988-90. In recent years he was associated with St. Mary's, Asheville. Surviv­ ing are his wife, Loyce; six children, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a brother, Dean, of The Villages, FL.

The Hon. GeorgeT. Shields, active in the Diocese of Spokane and the national Episcopal Church for many years, died Oct. 10 in Spokane , WA. He was 78. Judge Shields was a native of Seattle. He graduated from Whitman College and Colum­ bia University School of Law. Following duty with the Army, he entered private law prac­ tice in Spokane. In 1970, he was elected to the Washington State Superior Court. He was appointed to the Washington State Court of Appeals in 1988. Judge Shields served on the chapter of the Cathedral of St. John the Evan­ gelist, Spokane, from 1962 until 1988, and was senior warden of the cathedral for 20 years. He was a member of the diocesan

16 THE LIVING CH URC H · DECEMBER 10. 2006 standing committee , a deputy to several Gen­ land, died Sept. 17 at St. Mary's Nursing Bartholomew's, New York City, 1940-42; rec­ eral Conventions, and was the chair of that Center, Leonardtown, MD. tor of Grace Church, Newton, MA, 1942-59; body's Committee on Dispatch of Business A native of Newport News, VA, Fr. Wood and rector of St. Luke's, Minneapolis, 1959- for nearly 20 years. He also was a member of was a graduate of the College of William and 75. While in the Diocese of Massachusetts, he the national Executive Council. Surviving are Mary, Virginia Theological Seminary, was a member of the Christian education his wife, Jean; a daughter , Lora Johnson ; Andover Theological School , and Boston committee, editorial board of the diocesan sons George, of Portland, OR, and Andrew, of University. He was ordained in the Diocese of newspaper, and the standing committee . In Spokane; four grandchildren; and a sister, Southern Virginia, as deacon in 1949, and as Minnesota, he was a member of the boards of Kathryn Besterman, of Sun Valley,ID. priest in 1950. He was assistant at Trinity the Episcopal student center at the Univer­ Church, Boston, 1949-50;rector of St. Luke's, sity of Minnesota and Seabury-Western Theo­ The Rev. CharlesLynwood Smith, Jr. , Blackstone, VA, 1950-51; rector of St. John's, logical Seminary. He is survived by two 74, rector of St. Philip's Church, Colum­ Bosto n, 1951-55; rector of Christ Church , daughters , Benson Tulloch, of Easton , MD, bus, OH, for 12 years, died Sept. 19 at his Lima, OH, 1955-60; rector of Atonement , and Robin Ackroyd, of Woods Hole, MA; a home in Columbus . Atlanta, 1962-76; and rector of St. Peter's , son, the Rev. Robert III, of Marion, MA; eight A native of Boston, Fr. Smith was a gradu­ Solomon's Island, MD, from 1976 until he grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. ate of Quinnipiac (MA) College and Episco­ retired. Dr. Wood is survived by his wife, Nell, pal Theological School. He was ordained and a son, Jan1es. Recent deaths of other clergy as reported deacon in 1974 and priest in 1977 and served by the Church Pension Fund: as an assistant in churches in the Diocese of The Rev. RobertWilliam Woodroofe, Jr. , Massachusetts. He was priest-in-charge of retired priest of the Diocese of Min­ RobertA. Gunn 59 Manor,TX Epiphany, Rocky Mount, NC, 1977-81, and nesota , died Oct. 6 at his home in Con­ FrankW. Hawthorne82 Ishpeming,Ml rector of St. Philip's from 1981 until 1993, cord, MA. He was 96. ClintonJones 89 Manchester,CT WIiliamN. Persing 78 RockyHIii, CT when he retired. He is survived by his wife, Fr. Woodroofe was born in Philadelphia RobertScoon 78 Arcadia,CA Martha; a daughter, Lynne Allison Smith­ and raised in Cleveland, OH. He graduated Tucker; two grandchildren ; and four sisters , from the University of Michigan and Episco­ Ruby Mayokok , Annmarie Marvel, Phyllis pal Theological School, then was ordained Brown, and Claudia Fowler. deacon in 1934 and priest in 1935. He served several parishes over the next 40 years. He Next week ... The Rev. EugeneEager Wood, Jr., 81, was curate at Christ Church Cranbrook , retired priest of the Diocese of Mary- Bloom.fieldHills , MI, 1935-40;assistant at St. A Shorter Advent

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Gethsemane has a strong foundation of growth ily parish. is searching for a full-time priest who will lead us and varied programming and seeks a dean to continue this into the future and our centennial. We are looking for a positive momentum. priest who enjoys working with all ages, can interpret the To learn more about this position, Gethsemane and the Address Scriptures for understanding in our daily Life,appreciates all Fargo community. please be sure to visit our website at styles of church music and will guide us as we reach out to www.gethsemanecathedral.org. those in our parish and our community. Please visit our Interested parties should send a detailed cover letter and web site at stmarksmesa-az.org for a full informational City resume to: Richard P. Anderson, Chairman, Gethse­ packet. Our e-mail address is [email protected]. mane Cathedral Search Committee, P.O. Box 10306, Mailing address is St. Mark's, 322 N. Horne, Mesa, AZ Fargo, ND 58I06. 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18 THE LIVING CHURCH · DECEMBER 10. 2006 AVERY, CA (Calaveras Big Trees) BOSTON, MA ASHEVILLE, NC ST. CLARE OF ASSISI Hwy.4 THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT CATHEDRAL OF ALL SOULS (Biltmore Village) The Rev. Marlin Leonard Bowman, v (209) 754-5381 30 Brimmer Street 02108 (617) 523-2377 3Angle St. (828) 274-2681 Sun MP (Sung) w/High Mass 9 www .theadvent.org Email: offlce@1headvent .org www .allsoulscathedral.org The Rev. Allan B. Warren Ill , r; the Rev. Patrick T. Gray; Eric Sun H Eu 8, 9, 11 :15. Wed noon , 5:45; Tues EP 5:30 Hillegas, pastoral assistant for youth HUDSON, FL Sun MP 7:30, Ch S, 10:15; Masses 8. 9, 11: 15 (Sol High); Mon­ ST. MARTIN'S 15801 US HWY 19 (727) 863-6560 Fri, MP 9; Mass 12:15 (except Wed); EP 5:30; Wed, Mass 6; SELINSGROVE, PA Website: www.stmartinshudsonfl.org Sat, MP 8:30, Mass 9, C 9:30 ALL SAINTS 129 N. Market (570) 374-8289 E-mail : stmartins123@aol .com Sun Mass 10 (Rite I). Weekdays as announced (Rite II) The Rev. Dr. William F. Dopp, r; the Rev. Fred Scharf, Sacrament of Penance by appt. assoc.; the Rev. Elaine Cole , d KANSAS CITY, MO Sun 8 (trad) 10 (family); Fri 11 (healing) OLD ST. MARY 'S 1307 Holmes (816) 842-0975 www.stmaryskcmo.org WELLSBORO, PA LAKE WORTH, FL Masses: Sun 8 Low; 1O Sol. Call for schedule. ST. PAUL'S (570) 724-4771 ST. ANDREW'S 100 North Palmway (561) 582-6609 The Rev. Gregory P. Hinton, r www.standrewslw.net www.lntegrityPalmBeach.org Sat Eu 7, Sun Eu 8, 10; Wed H Eu 12 The Rev. Paul A. Rasmus , interim r; the Rev. B. Patricia LAS VEGAS, NV CHRIST CHURCH 2000 S. Maryland (702) 735-7655 Masterman, d; the Rev. Canon Richard T. Nolan , rel. p-i-r 1 mile off strip [email protected] Sun. H Eu 7:30 &10; Wed. H Eu & H 10; Sat. 6 (variety of tra­ Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6, Sat 5, Daily H Eu (ex Sat) 12:05 CHARLESTON, SC ditional 1979 SCP services) Handicapp ed accessible CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 STUART, FL NEWARK, NJ Website: www .holycom.org The Rev. Dow Sanderson , r; the Rev. Dan Clarke , c; the Rev. ST. MARY'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd. (772) 287-3244 GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St ., at Federal Sq . Francis Zanger, assoc. The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger, r; the Rev. David Fran­ www .gracechurchinnewark .org Sun Mass 8 (low) 10:30 (Solemn High) coeur , assoc r; the Rev. Holly Ostlund , asst r; the Rev. The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill, r Jonathan Coffey, the Rev. Canon Richard Hardman, the Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 Rev, Peggy Sheldon, assisting; Allen Rosenberg, organist & choir dir CORPUS CHRISTI, TX Sun Eu 7:30, 9, 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 ROSWELL, NM CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (361) 882-1735 ST. ANDREW'S 505 N. Pennsylvania (505) 622-1353 700 S. Upper Broadway www.cotgs.org E-mail: standrewschurch@cableone .net The Rev. Ned F. Bowersox, r; the Rev. Frank E. Fuller, asst; MACON, GA The Rev. Bob Tally , r the Rev. Jay Burkard! , asst CHRIST CHURCH (1 min off 1-75) (478) 745-0427 Sun H Eu 8 & 10:30; Wed. Healing Service 7, Sat. Contemp. Sun 8, 9, 11:15 &6 582 Walnut St. www.christchurchmacon .com Service 6 "The first church of Macon; established 1825" The Rev. Dr. J. Wesley Smith , r; the Rev. Scott Kidd, c Sun HC 8, 9, 11 Wed. HS/ LOH 12:05 SANTA FE, NM HOUSTON, TX HOLY FAITH 311 E. Palace (505) 982-444 7 CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (713) 781-1330 Website: www.holyfalthchurchsf.org 2525 Seagler Westheirner at Beltway 8 HONOLULU, HI The Rev. Canon Oak, Coleman , r: the Rev. Duncan Lanum, Website: www .ascensionchurch .org THE PARISH OF ST. CLEMENT (808) 955-7745 asst.; the Rev. Joan Garcia, d; Mr. Jerome Nelson, music The Rev. Dr. Walter L. Ellis , r www.stclem .org [email protected] .com director ; The Rev. John Onstott, c Sun H Eu 8, 9:30 & 11; Tues EP 6; Wed HS 5:30; Classes Sun The Rev. Uz Zivanov, r Sun H Eu 7:45, Sung H Eu 9, 11 :30, Christian Ed 10:30. Mon­ 9:30 & 11; Breakfast every Sun Sun H Eu 7:30 & 10:15 day H Rosary 9:30. Tues H Eu 1O. Thurs H Eu 12:10. MP and ST. MARK'S (808) 732-2333 EPdaily 539 Kapahulu Ave. (#13 Bus end of line from Waikiki) SAN ANTONIO, TX Sun Masses 7. 9 (Sung); MWF 8 (5th Sun 8 only) NEW YORK, NY ST. PAUL'S CHURCH AND SCHOOL (210) 226-0345 ST. BARTHOLOMEW 'S Park Ave . and 51st St. Inclusive and Affirming Anglican Catholicism since 1883 CHICAGO, IL www.stbarts.org (212) 378-0200 1018 E Grayson St., Government Hill Sun Eu 8, 9 Cho Eu 11, Cho Ev 5, "Come as you are" Eu 7. Website: www .stpauls-satx.org ASCENSION N. LaSalle Blvd at Elm Mon-Fri MP 8, Eu 12:05, EP 5:30 ; Thurs Cho Eu 6; Sat MP The Rev. Doug Earle, r; Dr. Thomas lee , organist/choir­ ascensionchicago.org (312) 664-1271 & Eu 10. Church open 365 days 8-8 (Sun 8-9). For tours call master ; Kay Karcher Mijangos , school headmistress Sisters of St. Anne (312) 642-3638 378-0265. Cafe open for breakfast, lunch & dinner Sun-Fri. Sun Mass 8 (low) & 10:30 (Sung), Ev & Bas anno , The Rev. Gary P. Fertig, r; the Rev. Richard Higginbotham Book & Gilt Shop open daily. Wed Eu & HU 10:30; C by Appt.. HD as anno Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser), MP 7:30, Sol E&B 4 (1S) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 (Wed), 10 ST. THOMAS 5th Ave & 53rd St. (Sat); EP M-S 6, Sun 4; C Sat 5:30-8 , Sun 10:30-10 :50 www .saintthomaschurch.org (212) 757-7013 Rosary 9:30 Sat The Rev. Andrew C. Mead , r; John Scott, organist and dir. EAU CLAIRE, WI CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (715) 835-3734 of music ; the Rev. Charles F. Wallace, headmaste r; the 510 S. Farwell St . Rev. Robert H. Stafford, the Rev. Victor Lee Austin, the RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SuBURBAN) The Very Rev. Bruce N. Gardner , interim dean Rev. Jonathan M. Erdman, the Rev. John Andrew , asst. ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. Sun H Eu 8 & 1O; Sat 6 H Eu Sun H Eu 8 (Said), 9 (Sung), 11 (Choral), Ev 4 (Choral); M-F MP www.stpaulsparish.org (708) 447-1604 & H Eu 8 & 12:10, EP & Eu 5:30 (Tues,Wed & Thur Choral Even­ The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r. the Rev. Richard R. Daly, SSC . song); Sat H Eu 12:10 parochial vicar MILWAUKEE, WI Sun Eu 9 & 10:45. Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Sacra­ PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH ALL SAINTS ' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 ment of Reco nciliation 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt , NC The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min., r 818 E. Juneau www.ascathedral.org The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, v The Very Rev. George Hillman, dean INDIANAPOLIS, IN (212) 602-0800 Sun Masses 8. 1O (Sung). Daily Mass, MP & EP as posted CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (317) 636-4577 Watch & hear our services and concerts on the Web 125 Monument Circle, Downtown www.cccindy.org www .trinitywallstreet.org The Very Rev. Gary Goldacker, interim dean and rector Sun H Eu 8, 9 & 11 (English);1 (Spanish) Christian Formation 10 TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street Service times September to mid-May. Wkday service online . Sun H Eu 9 & 11:15. Mon-Fri MP 8:15, H Eu 12:05, EP 5:15. LUTHERAN Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-4

LAFAYETTE,LA ST. PAUL'S Broadway at Fulton MOJAVE, CA ASCENSION 1030 Johnston St. (337) 232-2732 The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper , D. Min., r HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989-3317 1/2 block North of ULL www .ascension1030.org Sun H Eu 8, 10. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 The Rev. William R. Hampton , STS Sun H Eu 8, 10:30, 6; Wed H Eu 6; Canterbury Club meets Open Sun 7-4; Mon-Sa t 10-6 Sun Eu 10:30 Sun. gratis supper and H Eu 6

NEW ORLEANS, LA CHURCH DIRECTORY KEY CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 type 2919 St. Charles Ave. Ught face denotes AM, bold face PM; add, address; anno, announced; A-C, Ante-Communion; appt., appointment; On the street car line at the corner of 6th St. B. Benediction; C, Confessions; Cho. Choral; Ch S, Church School; c, curate; d, deacon, d.r.e., director of religiousedu­ Please join us for our bicentennial events cation; EP,Evening P rayer; Eu, Eucharist; Ev, Evensong; ex, except; 1S , 1st Sunday; hot, holiday; HC, Holy Communion; Website: www.cccnola .org HD, Holy Days; HS, Healing Service; HU, Holy Unction; Instr, Instructions; Int, Intercessions;LOH, LayingOn of Hands; The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean Sun Mass 7:30 (1928), 10:30 (Choral H Eu), 6 (R~e II). Daily Ut, Litany; Mat, Matins; MP, Morning Prayer;P, Penance; r, rector; r-em, rector emeritus; Ser, Sermon; Sol, Solemn; Sta, Mass: M-F 12:15, Sat 9:30 Stations; V, Vespers; v, vicar; YPF,Young People's Fellowship. /1/C. air-conditioned; H/A, handicapped accessible. DECEMBER 10. 2006 · T H E LIV I NG C HURCH 19 - "Outsideof a dog, a bookis t11ariI s best f rierid. lrisideof a dog, it1 s too dark to read.11 -- fJrOllchoMarx

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