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No 1'C'1•rodix1io11 In whuleoq,rut porary shelter. The multi-purpose seats were removed and replaced with cots until more permanent \:CUlhi: n-.irlt•\\1Uk>Ul pemm MARCH 22. 2009 · Tll E LIVIN G CHURC H 3 8ctid O~l SUNDAY'SR EADINGS CHOIR CHAIR CounterintuitiveChoice ½s Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderne ss, so must the Son of Man be lifted up' (John 3:14) The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year B), March 22, 2009 BCP : 2 Chron. 36:14-23; Psalm 122; Eph. 2:4-10; John 6:4-15 RCL: Num. 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Eph. 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 A recent radio program included an "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the item about a woman who accidentally wilderness, so must the Son of Man stabbed herself in the chest with a be lifted up." He is anticipating his knitting needle. Her friends wanted to own death on the cross, which is both immediately pull it out and then drive the instrument and the sign of shan1e her to the ER. Seems like a pretty ful death. It is a counterintuitive good instinct, right? But she made a assertion, and must have confused with FIBRE RUSH SEAT very counterintuitive decision: Leave Nicodemus terribly. Yet from our the needle right where it is and wait post-Resurrection vantage point, we i11ce 1877 for the ambulance to transport her to can see the cross as both the sign and R.Geissler.l Inc. the hospital. The physicians who the means of life. 2641 E. Greystone Ct. eventually treated her said that coun Th.is is a template that seems to be Eagle, ID 83616 terintuitive decision saved her life. "hard-wired" into the mystery of our Phone: (800) 862-3159 We read in umbers of the wander faith: The experience of redemption is www.rgeissler.com ing Israelites encountering an infesta counterintuitive. How do we find vic tion of poisonous snakes. They were tory? Through surrender . How do we being decin1ated. The Lord instmcts receive the riches of God's blessing? Moses to fashion the image of a snake By pouring out our lives in service to and lift it up in the midst of the people. others. In what alone may we boast? Anyone who was bitten could look up Our weakness . Where do we see at Moses' faux-snake and be delivered wholeness most clearly? In the body of from the effects of the poison. It was a Clu-ist, broken for us in the Eucharist. counterintuitive move all around. Why Where is healing sure to be found? In would they want to look at an image of the consecration of our sickness to the very thing that was killing them? God's loving providence. Whose wit But that snake statue turned out to be ness to the gospel do we celebrate the mean by which death was turned with the greatest devotion ? That of the into life. The very sign of the afflict.ion martyrs. What is the path to eternal becan1e the sign of its defeat. life? Death with and in Christ. In his nocturnal dialogu e with We adore you, 0 Christ, and we Nicodemus, Jesus connects himself bless you, because by yow- holy cross to th.is desert drama when he says, you have redeem ed the world. LookIt Up In John's gospel, the narrative of Jesus' passion and death has been referred to by scholars as "the Book of Glory." This begins at Chapter 13, with the washing of the disciples ' feet, and continues until the end. ThinkAbout It The Friday collect for Morning Prayer (BCP, p. 56 or 99) mentions the cross being "none other than the way of life and peace." What cross are you called to take up today? NextSunday The Fifth Sunday in Lent (Year B), March 29, 2009 BCP: Jer.31 :31-34; Psalm51 or 51:11 -16; Heb. 5(1-4)5-10; John 12:20-33 RCL: Jer. 31 :31-34; Psalm 51 :1-13 or Psalm 119:9-16; Heb. 5:5-10; John 12:20-33 4 THE LIVI G CII URCH · MARCI! 22. 2009 BOOKS MonL-y& Faith Moneyand Faith essential Christian pilgrimage in Michael Schut himself , whose own TheSearch for Enough the way of an abundant life. introductions and essays were of a By Michael Schut. More Here the reader may discover quality matching those of his con house. Pp. 250. $20. ISBN .,.,, .• ,.,. -• r .... ,." what "enough" for them may be. tributing authors. 978-0819223272...... ~. ,-4 •• ~ ••• Mr. Schut creates categories (The Rev.) Ronald L. Reed Micheal Schut intro- in his anthology under three St. Paul's Church duces and organizes an ~-----~ major sections: 1. The Personal: Kansas City, Kan. excellent anthology with a well- Money's Place in Our Lives. 2. 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He allows the his self-proclaimed goal of instilling ther a department of life nor a sphere authors to amplify the personal, bibli excitement in his fellow Christians. of activity. It is the Christian concep - cal, theo logical, spiritual , economic, This is particu larly in1pressive given tion of life as a whole, manifested in and social justice issues that of neces that the topic is Lenten-style self-exam attitudes and actions." sity must be addressed in a compre- ination and the development of correct As a stewardship book, Money and hensive view of Christian stewardship. ing disciplines and a rule of life. 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Here he elaborates a examine his own conscience and iden This is not intended as a scholarly position that is evangelical but not sim tify his "signature sins," those to whlch work, but as an engaging challenge to ply protestant, catholic but not just the reader is most painfully prone. all Christians to do one of the more Roman, orthodox but not only Eastern. Social, cultural, gender, and biological important things we are supposed to Once a teaching assistant to Paul influences on and conse do: examine our consciences and hold Tillich, Bratten finds the thought of his quences of sin are dis ourselves and one another accountable mentor highly relevant to our current • cussed, along with various for the faith that is in us. This the church life. Tillich had sought to com typologies , including, in author does well. His impressive book bine "Catholic substance" (priestly sym 1 1 ' '-•,.,. \ ,. 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Cantica ISBN 978-0-300-14044-6. ric/1/y //oral When I entered seminary 25 years Lau date ago, a prominent professor in the uni spicy citrus versity faculty of theology predi cted the imman ent demise of the tradi T hese unique l1crbill blendsburn Lo a fint.:white ash tional, single-volume commentaries wit h n o i.'.'.ttmmy residue. on specific biblical books. They were to give way, we were assured , to (Continued on next page) MARCIi 22. 2009 · THE LIVI NG CI IURCII 7 BOOKS (Contin ued from previous page) rat her different ways of examini ng the biblical texts . And indeed there have been exciting and important exp lo rations of biblical mat erial that have sought to approach the text in such new ways, from which both preacher and scholar have benefited . But, in spite of predictions to the STAINED GLASS co ntrary , the co mm entary remains. The genre is as strong as ever, and +'Design new comme ntari es are published +:.M.anufacture every year. Indeed, since my professor made his prediction , a number of new +Insta{{ ation +Resto ration Parish priests and preachers could not do TEXTILE APPOINTMENTS + .'A[tar :{rontafs without the traditional + 'Eucharistic Yestments commentary, and + :funera{'Pa{{s Rrst Corinthians + 'Parish 'Banners is no exception. + .Jl{tar Linens ser ies of commentaries have been ini tiated . Even the internet, probably the CHURCH FURNISHINGS chief "thr eat" to the traditional pub lished com mentaries , has not +Communion Si{ver stemmed the flow. +.Jlftar Crosses Thank goodness. Whatever the prob lems that the traditional commen + Cand{esticks tary raises, we who are parish pri ests and preachers co uld not do withou t +'Processiona{ Crosses them, for the best of them summarize +.Jl{tars & .Jl{tar Rai{s recent research and provoke the imag ination in a fonnat that is well-tried and access ible. ROBES CLOTHING & Fr. Fitzmyer's new comme ntary on + Cassocks and Suryfices Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians is no exceptio n. Those who have used his + Cassock .Jl{6s & Traditiona{ .Jl{6s Anchor commentari es on Luke and + Cemetery C{oaks Romans for years with profit will recog nize here a familiar and reliable guide. If, + C{ergy Shirts, Ra6ats & 'Bi6 stocks as Fitzmyer concedes, Romans is Paul's most important letter, First Corinthians + Choir Yestments finds Paul coping with practical prob 1 .'.Main Street lems. We can learn from him. First Corinthians , for all of the famil ('PO 'Box 468) J. WIPPELL & COMPANY LTD. www.wipye{[com iarity of some of its passages , remains a 'Brancfivi[Ce NJ o7826 To{{ free: (877) 947-7355 'E-mai[to :Jax: (Boo) 525-3749 sa[es@wipyef[ com complex book that , precisely because of our superficial familiarit y with it, '1'nce redud1011 appf,e, lo 'US pn 8 THE LIVING Cl IURCH · MARCH 22 . 2009 series are of equal weight, but this one will stand out as having lasting value. (The Very Rev.) Peter Eaton Denver, Colo. JUNE 7-12 2009 KANUGA CONFERENCE CENTER RecoveringPaul's ' HENDERSONVILLE, NC MotherTongue "The portal for Christian dreamwork." This Languageand Theology in Galatians conference is a guide for starting church By Susan Eastman. Eerdmans. Pp. 206. $25. dream groups and an aid for spiritual directors, stephen ministers, ISBN 978-0-8028-3165-1. clergy and hospice workers. Beginning and advanced tracks offered. The title of this book may be mis leading. "Mother Tongue" does not PRESENT AT IONS by National speakers: refer to the language and assumptions • From Jung to Jesus Paul may have absorbed • Here We Stand at the Crossroads: Wolfgang Pauli & Carl Jung at his mother's knee. The • Fairy Tales and the Scripts We Live By phrase refers to the • Dreams & Evolution of Consciousness at Both the Individual and Collective Level maternal and feminine •Typology and the Stages of Life images one finds in Gala •Christian Mystics & Jungian Expressions tians and other places in • Dreams & Synchronicity •Thomas Merton's Dreams & the Individuation Process the Bible. The word stud • Dream Theatre Plus a treasury of ied most deeply is the • Night Visions: The Dance of Transformation practical workshops one which means "to be • Recognizing Archetypes & the Inner/Divine Message in labor pains." This is a book for scholars. It is the See www.hadeninstitute.com for more information & registration rewriting of a thesis. There are long 828/693-9292 • [email protected]'om and intricate discussions of Greek words and phrases and their grammat ical forms. The text is buttressed by copious footnotes which refer to numerous modern scholars and to ancient Church Fathers. No doubt there are many moments of insight and deeper appreciation of Paul's ideas about the gospel of Christ. However, one should remember that Paul had no idea that his little let ters would become "Bible." He dealt with specific problems, and each let ter may be only a partial view of the glorious gospel of Christ. The average reader must fit the problems in Gala tians into the larger picture. The incar nation, for example, involves the taking of the whole of humanity - and the cosmos - into the loving action of the deity. The sacrifice of Christ involves not merely his death, but the whole of his earthly life: his conception, birth, baptism, teaching, miracles, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension to the Father. The aver age Christian is drawn into all of this every time he or she celebrates the Eucharist. (The Rev. Canon) M. Fred Himmerich Watertown, Wis. MARCH 22. 2009 · THE LIVING CHURCH 9 SHORT & SHARP WATTS& HUMOR AND GRACE L 0 N D 0 N A quick look at some recently published books with Episco pal or Anglican authors: Established for over 130 years, famous for our handcrafted, MORE DUMB THINGS CHURCHES DO: And New Strategies for Avoiding Them. By Philip individually designed, fine Wiehe and Linda McFadden. Morehouse. Pp. vestments, embroidery, precious vii+ 151. $16. ISBN 978-0-8192-2258-9. metalwork and clerical outfitting. An Episcopal priest and his wife, a United Church of Christ pas tor, team up to address 7 Tufton Street challenges churches Westminster T +44 (0)20 7222 7169 London SW IP 3QE www.wattsandco.com face. Chances are, UK [email protected] you'll recognize your church in at least one of the examples cited. GRACE'S WINDOW: Entering the Seasons of Prayer. By Suzanne Guthrie. Morehouse. Pp. viii+147. $18. ISBN 978-0-8192-2325-8. Suzanne Guthrie, an Episcopal priest, presents meditations on prayer GRACE ' S based on the seasons of -WINDOW Mci4«!.1>ythe the church year. Her com Nunsof ments about prayer during Mt. St. Mary's Abbey · the hours before sunrise are particularly moving. 1.866.548.8929 WAR IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN: A Military Trappistin eCandy, Chaplain's Memoir from Baghdad. By Frank E. Wismer Ill. Seabury. Pp. 192. $22. ISBN 978-1-59627-103-6. EPISCOPALCOMMUNI1Y SERVICES IN AMERICA (ECSA) A priest who served in the Army Reserve for 26 years, Plannow for the 2009 Conference: Chaplain Wismer kept a jour nal of his year in Iraq. The "MISSION& OUTREACH combination of his detailed, IN A POST-KATRINAERA" day-to-day accounts and his thoughts and opinions are APRIL14-17, 2009 NewOrleans, IA lively reading. WHOSHOULD ATTEND? ExecutiveDirectors • ProgramDirectors • Administrators• BoardMembers • Chaplains• OPENING TO GOD: Childlike Prayers for Adults. By Marilyn McCord Adams. Westmin ChurchLeaders • DevelopmentOfficers • ProgramStaff: Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, ster John Knox. Pp. xv+ 135. $16.95. ISBN 0- YouthDevelopment, Nursing Homes, Anti-Poverty Programs, Homeless Programs, Outreach, 664-23305-1 . Housing• EpiscopalCharities/Foundations This book consists of 258 prayers ECSAis an independent50Ic3, non-profit, voluntary member organization. ECSA supports and grouped in three categories. Some of x-. •, ;, •• • .. servesthe vital work and ministry of organizationsaffiJiated with the Episcopal Church which pro the best are found in 0 videministry through social/healthcare services within their communities. "Opening the Self to God." ru,i,iuJtflt1,~, Formore infonnation on ECSA/2009Conference, contact: In general, the prayers are longer than the standard u_ · The Rev'dCanon Phillip J. Rapp,6529 CliftonRd., Clifton,VA 20124 collects so familiar to us. Website: www.ecsamerica.org From No. 182: "O God, keep us from jumping to (703) 266-3073 conclusions." Openin~t1Gtd 10 THE LIVING CHURCH· MARCH 22. 2009 CHURCH AS HOME Episcopalians describe their experiences By Carolyn S. Ellis did not attend church regularly, but many Episcopalians I spoke with were "Do you remember me?" he asked raised in families where church atten as he approached. "I'm Kirk." Only half dance was part of life. Pat Haug, of his face showed below the wool cap. I Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati, remembered the smile and mmveled Ohio, was the first baby welcomed by a that he would recognize me, both of us small Disciples of Christ congregation, with parkas zipped over our chins on a where her parents are still members. cold, February day. It was early Sunday She became an Episcopalian and joined afternoon, and I was with 20 men and Christ Church in 1975 when she mar Kindling Desire for God women standing around a boxy, ried. "I don't think you go to hell if Preachingas SpiritualDirection wooden altar on Boston KAY L. NORTHCUTT Common. Northcutt suggests that the I had met Kirk two months earlier in the sec "what" of preaching for our time ond-floor hallway at my consists in spiritual formation, the church in a Boston suburb. practice of "spiritual direction" - The 10 a.m. service was pointing listeners to God. about to begin, and Kirk, 978-0-8006-6263-9 160 pp pbk $16.00 having entered through the parish hall, didn't know where to go. We struck up a conversation, and I learned that he was from Common Cathedral, a church without walls that gathers for worship on Boston Common. Kirk was visiting with the Rev. Kathy McAdams, minister to Determining Common Cathedral, who the Form would preach that Sunday. 0. Wesley AllenJr. We talked about our churches and what they meant to us. "Common Cathedral is the first Determining the Form church I've belonged to," Structuresfor Preaching he volunteered. "I'm 0. WESLEYALLEN JR. involved in a lot of things. St. James' Church photo It's a community; it's Among his many ministries, the Rev. John Templeton arranges Allen offers preaching students flowers for a funeral at St. James' Church, Clayton Ga. home." At St. Peter's, we and clergy a knapsack full of were in the midst of a basic, reliable rhetorical options stewardship campaign with the theme, you're not there every Sunday," Mrs. to use in the pulpit. "St. Peter's Is My Home," and I had been Haug said, "but something is missing Elementsof Preaching series from my life if I don't go to church." thinking that, indeed, this church was 978-0-8006-0444-8 96 pp pbk $12.00 home to me. Kirk had echoed my She values her long-time relation thoughts. My conversation with Kirk ships with parishioners who have led me to wonder how my experience watched her four children and two compares to that of others, so I decided grandchildren grow. "Clergy come and to talk to Episcopalians from a variety go over the years," Mrs. Haug said, "but of places. people stay (mostly). They are the ones Kirk and I came from families who (Continued on next page) MARCH 22. 2009 · THE LIVING CHURCH 11 CHURCH Opportunitiesfor Clergy AS HOME (Continuedfrom previouspage) SUMMER2009 who get the work done. You know ii§.~~ SEWANEE,TENNESSEE their trials and tribulations, and they THESCHOOLOFTHEOLOGY know yours." When I arrived at St. Peter 's in 1987, I had no idea what I might be getting ADVANCEDDEGREES PROGRAM into. I came so that my children, then D.Min.■ S.T.M.■ S.T.M.in AnglicanStudies ages 5 and 8, could be introduced to June24-July 25 church-going and Christian education. GuestLecture July 13: TheRev. Dr. William Willimon, Bishop, Suddenly I was a junior choir parent, UnitedMethodist Church (North Alabama) sitting in front of the congregation with AdvancedDegrees Program Faculty: fidgeting choristers under the age of 12. TheRev. Thomas R . WardJr., University of the South I was learning the service right along TheRev. Dr. James F. Turrell, University of the South TheRev. Dr. William F. Brosend, University of the South with them. I quickly discovered St. Dr. LaurenF. Winner , DukeUniversity Peter's was a place where I could make Dr. KevinA. Wilson, MerrimackCollege a difference. Once I jumped in, church wasn 't about what I could get, but what ANGLICANHERITAGE AND SPIRITUALITY TOUR (3 credits) I could give. May29-June 9 "What you give, you get back double fold," said a New England clergyman's HOLYLAND PASTORAL RENEWAL PILGRIMAGE widow, who asked to remain anony Oct. 13-27 mous. Like this octogenarian , those who consider church their home serve in many ways, simultaneously and over Visit us at http://theology.sewanee.edu the years. "We're very mission-driven ," said the Rev. John Templeton of the 100-member ' St. James' Church, Clayton, Ga, "We're about doing worthwhile projects. Sure, they could be done by the Chamber of Commerce or the local bank, but we do them together in the name of Christ." Fr. Templeton was a Methodist and became an Episcopalian in college. He is a retired Episcopal priest who left parish ministry in the late 1980s and joined St. James' five years ago. What to him and others makes a church a home ? Not the walls and roof, not even stainless-steel appliances or granite countertops, but the people who fill its rooms with devotion and energy. "St. James' is more than bricks and mortar," Fr. Templeton said . "It's about the spirit that fills this place." For Fr. Templeton , who left the church and came back, it's a rediscovery of what church is all about. At St. Peter 's, I like being with three or more generations, and I have learned to love and work with parishioners through good times and bad. Mrs. Haug described the importance of under standing others in the body of Christ. Someone may be gruff , she said, but as you get to know that person, you may learn that she is taking care of an eld- 12 THE LIVING CHURCH · MARC H 22. 2009 Discovery! A three-day glimpse into the consecrated life of AnglicanSisters also somewhere. You go to offered by the church to worship the Lord." As Communityof St. Mary, Greenwich,New York for the mountaintop experience, Alan Dann, minister of music at August 13 -18, 2009 St. Mary's, Wilmington, Vt., (ThursdayVespers through Monday Breakfast) pointed out that in corporate Open to women between the ages of 19 communion his own faith is and 45. Free to serious Inquirers. reinforced by the presence of Jfave you ever wondered others, their faith and action. if (]o MARCH 22. 2009 · THE LIVING CHURCH 13 NEWS BishopMichel Assists in Pennsylvania The Rt. Rev. Rodney R. Michel, retired Bishop Suffragan of Long Island, has agreed to serve as an assisting bishop in the Diocese of Pennsylvania. According to a Feb. 23 announcement by the diocesan stand ing committee, Bishop Michel will begin full-time April 1. During March, Bishop Michel, 66, is working part-time alongside the Rt. Rev. Allen Bartlett who was Bishop of Pennsylvania from 1987 to 1998, and who has been assisting bishop for the A light moment at the annual ministry fair, Feb. 28, at the Cathedral Church St. Philip, Atlanta. past year during the inhibition of the More than 500 people participated in more than 50 workshops during the day-long event. Rt. Rev. Charles E. Bennison, Jr. In the absence of a diocesan bishop, the standing committee is the ecclesi PastoralVisitors Hold Inaugural Meeting astical authority by church law. A team of pastoral visitors appointed retired in 2008 as Bishop of the Sey In a related development, the stand by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan chelles in the Church of the Province of ing committee announced that Presid Williams held its first meeting Feb. 25- the Indian Ocean. Bishop Marray ing Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori 28 at Virginia Theological Seminary. served in the Diocese of Florida at the will visit Pennsylvania, to include two The briefing was facilitated by the Rt. time of his election in 2005, and is special meetings for clergy and lay Rev. Peter Price, Bishop of Bath and presently a member of the Anglican members March 29-30. Wells in the Church of England. Covenant Design Group. The appointment of Bishop Michel Created in response to the recom • The Rt. Rev. Colin Bennetts, is expected to be for three years. His mendations of the Windsor Continua retired Bishop of Coventry in the duties will be both administrative and tion Group's report to the primates' Church of England. He also serves as pastoral, according to the announce meeting in Egypt last month, Arch chairman of the International Centre ment, which noted that he will work bishop Williams said the pastoral visi for Reconciliation (ICR) based at from the diocesan office four days a tors will "act as consultants in Coventry Cathedral. week, do Sunday parish visitations, be situations of stress and conflict" across • The Very Rev.Justin Welby,dean of present for meetings of committees the Anglican Communion. Liverpool Cathedral (England). Dean and commissions that his predecessor Participants received reports on the Welby was formerly sub dean and traditionally attended, and be a pas Anglican Covenant design process canon for reconciliation ministry at toral resource for clergy, their families from the Rev. Ephraim Radner, profes Coventry Cathedral. and congregations. sor of historical theology at Wycliffe • The Rt. Rev. Simon Chiwanga, Bishop Michel was suffragan in Theological Seminary in Toronto, and retired Bishop of Mwapwa, Anglican Long Island from 1997 until his resig from the Rt. Rev Gary Lillibridge, Church of Tanzania He served 18 years nation in 2007. Since retirement, he Bishop of West Texas, on the work of on the Anglican Consultative Council. has assisted in the dioceses of Georgia the Windsor Continuation Group. • The Rev. Canon Chad Gandiya, for and Maryland. The Rev. Canon Charles Robertson, mer dean of Bishop Gaul Theological canon to the Presiding Bishop, and the College in Harare, Zimbabwe. He now Rt. Rev. Herbert Donovan, deputy to serves as the United Society for the Briefly... the Presiding Bishop for Anglican Com Propagation of the Gospel's regional The Rt. Rev. PaulV. Marshall, Bishop munion relations, gave the pastoral vis desk officer for Africa of Bethlehem, has been advised by itors an overview of the situation in • Maj. General Tim Cross, former doctors to discontinue episcopal The Episcopal Church, while the Ven. chief logistics officer in the British activities until May 1. Bishop Marshall, Paul Fehely, principal secretary to the Army. Gen. Cross was deputy head of 61, underwent open-heart surgery on primate, summed up the situation in the Office of Reconstruction and Jan. 22 and was hospitalized afterward the Anglican Church of Canada. Humanitarian Assistance in Iraq. He is for four days in the coronary intensive Appointed by Archbishop Williams also a visiting professor at Nottingham care unit. He was discharged on Feb. 2 to the pastoral visitor team were: and Cranfield universities. to continue his recuperation at home. • The Rt. Rev. Santosh Marray, who (The Rev.) George Conger 14 THE LIVING CHURCH · MARCH 22. 2009 UnauthorizedTexts Used at NorthernMichigan Bishop-Elect's Church The congregation led by the Diocese eral Roman Catholic organization, or ministries within their dioceses." of Northern Michigan's bishop-elect Priests for Equality. The Rev. Kevin Thew Forrester, [TLC, Feb. 15] often uses locally writ Those lectionary texts are not interim ministry developer and rector ten eucharistic rites rather than those among the several Bibles authorized of St. Paul's, was the sole candidate on of the Book of Common Prayer or the by Title II, Canon 2, including the gen the ballot for the special electing con supplemental liturgical texts author der-inclusive New Revised Standard vention on Feb. 21. He received 88 per ized by General Convention. Version. That canon allows for "other cent of delegate votes. St. Paul's Church, Marquette, also versions of the Bible, including those Fr. Thew Forrester's parish draws regularly uses The Inclusive Hebrew in languages other than English, which some of its prayers from Enriching Scriptures and The Inclusive New Tes shall be authorized by diocesan bish Our Worship, which is authorized by tament, which are published by a lib- ops for specific use in congregations General Convention. Many of the eucharistic texts gathered from the CaliforniaCourt Modifies Property Opinion congregation's website were composed or adapted by the bishop-elect or by his The California Supreme Court has tion. Those changes are meant to clarify wife, the Rev. Rise Thew Forrester. The Episco clarified its prior opinion in that the case will have to be heard by a "No one need go hungry if they eat pal Church Cases [TLC,Jan. 25]. lower court before a final judgment is this bread. No child, no adult, no elder. The Diocese of Los Angeles sought entered, according to A.S. Haley, a This bread, broken, is bread for all recognition as the rightful owner of lawyer and Anglican blogger. people," read a eucharistic prayer for a church property after a majority of The corrected opinion does not youth service during Lent 2008. "Jesus members at three congregations disaf affect the overall decision, but rather broke this bread to remind us that God filiated from The Episcopal Church in clarifies it to note that "if ECUSA comes to us in those places where we 2004. The state supreme court decision proves at trial that everything it alleged are broken inside. Where we are concerned St. James' Church, Newport is true, then it can use what the lonely, frightened, sick and in sorrow. Beach, but is applicable to all three. Supreme Court said on the merits 'on And God also comes to us in those The correction was issued Feb. 25 in this record' to ask for judgment in its places where we are joyful, playful and cmtjunction with a decision to deny a favor," Mr. Haley said. free." request for rehearing made by lawyers The Diocese of Los Angeles con The same service omitted the for St. James'. The court granted a tended in a press release, however, that Nicene Creed, instead using "An Affir request by St. James' for modification the denial for rehearing means that "the mation of Faith" from A New Zealand of its Jan. 5 opinion. It added several matter is finally over," according to Prayer Book. words along with changes in punctua- John Shiner, chancellor of the diocese. A eucharistic prayer that the bishop elect wrote for Easter season 2008 says this: "In the ancient days, at the dawn of time, You leaned over cre ation[,] scooped it to your breast and breathed the moist breath of life. . .. The fire of your Spirit kindled a love between Mary and Joseph; a fire that became the roaring flame of eternal compassion - the heart of Jesus." The lectionary texts are notable for their exclusion of male pronouns, even when the subject of the sentence is a man. A reading from Genesis 2 refers to Adam as "the earth creature" and "it." Readings from the gospels of John and Mark refer to Jesus as "the Chosen One," "the Only Begotten One," "my Beloved, my Own" and "this One." Neither the bishop-elect nor three of the diocese's media contacts granted Val Hymes photo interviews requested by TLC. Bishop Eugene T. Sutton of Maryland (left, holding sign) walks through the streets of Annapolis Douglas LeBlanc with religious leaders and Gov. Martin O'Malley (second from right) and Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown (far right) to call for a repeal of the death penalty. MARCH 22, 2009 · THE LIVING CHURCH 15 AROUNDTHE DIOCESES for pastoral reasons," he said. "What we have modeled is not stewardship. In our ProvisionalBishops corporate behavior we are now reflect Rarein History ing a form of giving (which has dimin ished over these last few years), not During the past year, six dioceses with gratitude, but to meet our own per have either installed provisional bish sonal needs, wants and desires. I ops, announced plans to install one, or believe that should be discontinued as a are in a process of discerning whether policy of the diocese by 2010." to ask to have a provisional bishop appointed. The use of provisional bish Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast MissionBecomes Parish ops to oversee dioceses is unusual in The Episcopal Church, with only two The Rev. Sandra Meyer carries a photo of The convention of the Diocese of inmates who are members of St. Dismas' Fel having functioned until the recent lowship, which was welcomed into union as a Florida began amid a procession of appointments. Both occurred before mission congregation of the Diocese of the colorful banners representing the the Civil War. Central Gulf Coast during the annual conven member congregations. The gathering tion at All Saints' Church, Mobile, Ala. According to White and Dykman's at the Camp Weed and Cerveny Con Annotated Constitution and Canons PrisonCongregation ference Center Jan. 30-31 was high for the Government of the Protestant lighted by the admission of Church of Epi,scopalChurch in the United States The men of the Chapel of St. Dismas the Resurrection, Jacksonville, as a of America, the prime cause for the in Atmore, Ala., were welcomed as a parish in union with convention. enactment of the canon on provisional mission congregation of the Diocese The resolution seeking approval to bishops was a "passionate partisan con of the CentralGulf Coast at convention admit Resurrection as a parish troversy of the time." Feb. 5-7 at All Saints' Church, Mobile. brought a standing ovation. Members In 1845, by a vote of 11-6, a court of For more than 12 years, St. Dismas of Resurrection and its clergy, many bishops found the Rt. Rev. Benjamin T. has been the Episcopal presence to a sporting red attire, processed into the group of men serving time inside the pavilion behind their parish banner (Continued on page 18) Fountain Correctional Facility, one of amid red balloons floating above the four prisons in Atmore. With the celebration. BishopRivera Assists Eastern Oregon exception of some supply clergy and Resurrection was declared a mis the vicar, the Rev. Sandra Meyer, no sion in 1994 after a majority of former The Rt. Rev. Edna "Nedi" Rivera, one from St. Dismas was able to members at St. David's, the Jack Bishop Suffragan of Olympia, has attend the convention. sonville congregation which previ accepted an appointment to serve as A letter from the congregation ously met in the church building an assisting bishop of the Diocese of noted that in the vicar's time, more where Resurrection now meets, fol Eastern Oregon. The part-time posi than 20 men have been confirmed, a lowed their rector to join the Charis tion became effective March 1. vestry was installed, and "we now matic Episcopal Church. Deacon According to the agreement, Bishop have a senior and junior warden with Carrie English, who serves at Resur Rivera will work one-third of the time eight other vestrymen." rection, said the congregation now in Eastern Oregon, or a minimum of 64 Convention approved a $1.6 million has a youth group, 13 members in the days for the remainder of 2009. She will budget for 2009, a decrease of choir, three Sunday school classes and become provisional bishop after she is $200,000 from 2008. Among other cuts, two adult classes. confirmed by a convention of the dio the youth coordinator position was The only other resolution brought cese . The Rev. Canon Lee Kiefer, dioce not funded and the director of com to the floor of convention also was san canon for transition, said the munications position was reduced. adopted. It provides changes in parish election probably will be held as part of Even so, convention was forced to use and mission audit requirements. the diocesan convention in the fall. approximately $30,000 from a discre The Rt. Rev. Samuel Johnson Eastern Oregon has been without a tionary fund to balance the budget. Howard, Bishop of Florida, presented diocesan bishop since the Rt. Rev. In his address, the Rt. Rev. Philip M. the first of 10 Bishop's Cross Awards William 0. Gregg resigned in 2007 to Duncan II, Bishop of the Central Gulf during convention. Delegates watched become an assisting bishop in North Coast, said he and the standing com videos that profiled several of the Carolina. Because church canons call mittee were wrong after convention in smaller congregations in the diocese, for a provisional bishop to be approved 2004 when they agreed to permit indi showcasing the ministries and out by convention, and because a conven viduals to restrict stewardship gifts. reach offered by each. tion requires considerable advance "When we decided to allow restricted The $2.1-million budget for 2009 planning, the Eastern Oregon standing giving to the congregations, the diocese represents an increase of $200,000 committee opted to invite Bishop and The Episcopal Church, we did so over the previous year. Rivera immediately, Canon Kiefer said. 16 THE LIVING CHURCH · MARCH 22, 2009 The Most Reverend and Anglicanism: Right Honorable Dr. George L. Carey, 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury The Instruments of A Gift of Anglican Communion Christ Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi of Matana, Anglican Church of Burundi Reconciliation and Open to All Bishops, Christian Witness Clergy and Lay Persons A Two Day Conference of the Archbishop Valentino Mokiwa, Anglican Communion Institute Anglican Church in Tanzania and Communion Partner Anglican Mission Primates, Bishops and Rectors as Ministry April 16 and 17, 2009 The Right Reverend Anthony Burton, St. Martin's Episcopal Church former Bishop of Saskatchewan and 717 Sage Road, Houston, Texas 77056-2199 Rector of Church of The Incarnation, with Dallas Worship, Prayer, Fellowship and Workshops Anglican Worship This unique conference begins on the morning The Reverend Dr. Ephraim Radner, of Thursday, April 16 and lasts through the Professor of Historical Theology, afternoon of Friday, April 17th. Those traveling from out Wycliffe College of town should arrive on April 15 or early on April 16. Historical Anglican Streams To register: Make your check for $250.00 payable to The Very Reverend Dr. Philip Turner, The Anglican Communion Institute, Inc. Retired Dean, Berkeley Divinity School, Mail to: The Reverend Frank Fuller Yale University PO Box 7544 Christian Ethics and Beaumont, TX 77726 Anglicanism Include your name and contact information. For more information: Cheryl H. White, Ph.D., Hubert St. Martin's Episcopal Church at 713-985-3821 Humphreys Professor of History, Louisiana State University at Shreveport or e-mail [email protected] Anglican Catholicity Join Us ... ! ProvisionalBishops with the provision for electing a provi Claire and Eastern Oregon, but in the sional bishop. As originally conceived, case of the other four dioceses - Fort (Continued from page 16) the provisional bishop would become Worth, Pittsburgh , Quincy and San Onderdonk guilty of conduct unbecom the assistant with the right of succes Joaquin - a similar controversy over ing a member of the clergy, and he was sion in the event the sentence of sus doctrine and liturgy seems to be the suspended indefinitely as Bishop of pension was lifted against the diocesan underlying cause. New York. bishop. New York elected the Rev. Within the past two years, a majority Bishop Onderdonk's suspension for Jonathan Wainwright to the office of of clergy and lay representatives to the what would now be considered sexual provisional bishop, and upon his death annual meetings of those dioceses misconduct caused wide controversy. in 1854, Horatio Potter was elected. He voted to disaffiliate from The Episco Many felt that an indefinite suspension became the diocesan bishop upon the pal Church. The House of Bishops has was unjust, particularly since the trial death of Bishop Onderdonk in 1861. subsequently deposed those bishops proceeded under a canon enacted more The canon has been modified several from the ordained ministry of The Epis than two years after the last offense times since it was enacted, most copal Church. Since in most cases a was alleged to have occurred . Perhaps recently in 2006 as part of the revisions significant majority of parishes and most danming of all was the fact that to Title III on ministry . Title III, Canon members from those four dioceses also Bishop Onderdonk was the chief advo 13, Section 1 states tl1at a provisional have left The Episcopal Church , it cate of the Oxford Movement, which bishop is "autl10rizedto exercise all the would be difficult for those dioceses to sought to restore the catholic heritage duties and offices of the Bishop of tl1e undertake an episcopal search in the of Anglicanism within The Episcopal Diocese until a Bishop is elected and midst of reorganization. Church. To the evangelical bishops of ordained for that Diocese or until the Accepting a provisional bishop offers that time, the Tractarian principles act of the Convention is revoked." Episcopalians in those areas access to threatened the church's protestant her Whereas a so-called assisting bishop as the sacramental ministry of a bishop itage and raised fears of a return to described in Title 3, Canon 13, Section 2 much faster and less expensively than papal rule. serves by invitation of the standing the method of discernment normally The indefinit e suspension left the committee, serves for a stated period of employed. In recent cases, the Presid Diocese of New York without a vacancy time and "may be revoked at any time." ing Bishop has appointed provisional or a bishop. After failing to arrive at a Economic considerations are the pri bishops, then the diocesan conventions solution during the General Convention mary reasons for the interest in a provi have affirmed those appointments. of 1847, a solution was found in 1850 sional bishop by the dioceses of Eau Steve Waring As Spring approaches, there is no better destination for a New York pilgrimage than the Desmond Tutu Center and the General Theological Seminary. The gardens of the Episcopal Church's oldest seminary are an absolute wonder in springtime with towering trees and open lawns. The opportunity for reflection and worship in our Chapel and our location in the heart of New York City offer both a sanctuary for contemplation and a base from which to explore the city's rich cultural offerings. Begin by joining the GTS community for our beautiful Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 11 or for daily services throughout Eastertide. 18 THE LIVIN G CHURCH · MARCH 22. 2009 THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE Reflections on growth during the church 's heyday in the Midwest By Richard B. Tudor Episcopal church to gather for an infom1ational meet ing. The meeting was convened by the rector of a parish hen the Congregational Development Office of in another commll11ityabout five miles away whose WThe Episcopal Church published the results of congregation had decided to plant a mission church. A a comprehensive parish survey completed in 2005, steering committee was formed at the inaugural meet many of the numbers were sobering. For exan1ple, only ing, and on April 28, 1957, 83 people gathered in the 39 percent of churches reported that attendance was basement of a rented house for Morning Prayer, the more than 60 percent of seating capacity. A mere 12 per new congregation's first worship service. Sunday wor cent characterized their services as "very full. " ship continued in the basement until September, when Especially troubling were statistics for church starts . the congregation moved to the auditorium of a nearby Twenty percent of all CU1TentEpiscopal congregations school. The first vicar arrived in October. were founded between 1946 and 1965. Just 6 percent of The new congregation, named St. Barnabas' Church, our congregations were planted between 1966 and 1989, saw its average Sunday attendance (ASA) grow and only 3 percent came into existence after 1989. The steadily, from 52 in 1957 to 82 in 1958 and 111 in 1959. decline in new church start-ups over the past 60 years has A 1959 parish directory listed 135 families. By today's been precipitous. standards , that growth would be called phenomenal . St. Barnabas' Church, in the St. Louis suburb of Floris Even in its first partial year of operation, St. Barnabas' sant, Mo., is one of the churches founded during The already could report 172 baptized persons and 53 com Episcopal Church's post-war, high-growth period. A look mll11icants.By way of comparison, the parish's ASA in at the parish's history, written recently to commemorate 2006 was 103, and the most recent parish directory its 50th anniversary, offered insights into how a time of shows a membership of 96 families. The average Epis enormous changes in American society helped the new copal church has an ASA of about 80 persons. church achieve rapid growth in its first 15 years, but also Looking back, it is clear that conditions were perfect contributed to its numerical decline in the decades since. in iliis commll11ityin the late 1950s for the planting of a church. The American move to the suburbs was in full swing. More than 150 people were present for the Right Place, Right Time ground-breaking of the new church in 1959, and by the In 1956, a Florissant newspaper published an time the building was ready for occupancy in 1960, it announcement inviting people interested in starting an (Continued on next page) MARCH 22. 2009 · THE LIVING CHURCH 19 THE CHA LLENGE OF CHANGE (Continued from previous page) from 1957 to 1972, Ameri was situated in the middle of a can society changed a great new subdivision occupied by deal. The 1960s began a 150 young families, many of perio d in American social whom had several children . history of open rebellion St. Barnabas ' growth was fur against authori ty. Following ther aided by the fact that the the Civil Rights movement, 1950s were a time when people activis m and prot est felt chur ch memb ers hip and became common on college involvement were a normal part campuses , and the sex ual of respo nsibl e adult life. Secu revolution began. Deepe n larity had not yet rea ched the ing involvement in Vietnam position of dominan ce that it serio usly shook America's enjoys today. Many people were confide nce in itself and its looking for a chur ch to attend . destiny. It was the decade St. Barnab as' was in the right that began the esca lating place at the right time. process of extre me secular ization of American society, the beginning of "rampan t, Rapid Expansion boundary-less individu al There were 236 people pres ism" that so deep ly perme ent when the mission congrega ates a fragme nted American tion moved into the new chur ch society today. building , constructed at a cost Life for a parish church in of $132,000. Soon two Sunday the 1970s proved to be a mornin g services were needed much mor e difficult propo to accommodate the congrega sition than life in the rela tion's rapid growth. tively simpler years of the At the end of its fifth year of lat e 1950s. The stage had existe nce, St. Barnabas ' claimed been set for the polarization 653 baptized members and 301 of the chur ch betwee n tra communicants. The church ditionalists and progres peaked in its 10th full year with sives, and the days of a 898 baptized members and 543 kind er, simpl er faith had communi cants. It's first picto passed. rial directory , published in 1967, Paul Tillich began the showed page after page of introduction to his Sys tem young families , many with three or four children. More atic Theology by noting that a theological syste m than 250 children were enro lled in the church's Sunday should satisfy two basic needs: "the state ment of the school in the mid-1960s. truth of the Christian message and the interpretatio n of In St. Barnabas' first 15 years, its mission period , the this trut h for every new generat ion." He furth er congregatio n had six vicars, and their average stay was observed that "theology moves back and forth between a little more than two years. Even with this revolving two poles, the eternal truth of its foundatio n and the door of clergy, the church continued to grow. The key: temporal situation in which the eternal truth must be committed, cons istent, hard-working lay lead ership. St. received." Barnab as' was admitted to parish status in the Diocese Now, 40 years after the enormous chan ges of the of Missouri in 1972. It had finally become self-support 1960s, the fate of St. Barnabas' - and The Episcopal ing, with a lofty budget of $40,000. Church - depends in large measure upon how the the Obviously, that was a different time. It was a simpler , ologica l chall enge of message and sit uation is less materialistic society that was mor e deeply commit answered. Will the church - can the chur ch - con ted to communi ty than the society of today. In many tinue to be faithful to the basic Christian nairat ive in ways , the 1950s and early 1960s were the heyday of The the face of incr easing popular pressure to acco mmo Episcopal Chur ch in the Midwest. date new situations ? 0 Increasing Seculariza tion The Rev. Richard B. Tudor retired in 2008 after serv ing nearly 20 years as rector of St. Barnabas ', Floris Fifteen years does not seem like a long time, but sant, Mo. 20 THE LIVING CHURCH · MARCH 22. 2009 RUTH JOINS THE FELLOWSHIP By Daniel Muth God has been faithful to his people and led them into the land. And again and again they repay his charity with faithlessness. And again and again they are given over to their enemies in just retribution for their sins. And again and again their God, our God, raises up for them a deliverer. Such is the repeating story of the Book of Judges . And in the midst of all this , there is a famine in the land and a man of Bethlehem is forced by circumstance to move with his family to the land of Moab, an enemy people, descendents of Lot's incest with one of his daughters. His sons marry wome n of that land, Ruth and Orpah by man is honorab le who heeds them and follows them. Such name. The nan1es of the women in this story are far more is Orpah, who turns back She has been released from her memora ble and in1portant than those of the men, all of vows, even ordered, by one whose authority she accepts , whom die to set up the central events. The despairing to no longer feel bound by them. And so there is no con Naomi, fonn erly blesse d with both a husband and multiple demnation for her as she returns to her people and the pos sons, and now bereft, like Job of old, detennines to return sibility of a new, likely more prospero us life. And yet we to her peop le, whose prosperity has returned at just the may well pity her. She has chosen an honorable cours e, but time hers has departed. one without the God of Israel in it. She was once one of his She is followed by her daughters-in-law, whom she urges peop le and now is not. And she resignedly accepts this . to return to their own. The custom of the day, like that of Although her act is not unworthy, neither is it heroic. Tamar (indeed God has enshrined it in the Torah), would But such is Ruth's. She sees deeper than custo m, law, have the widow of a departed son marry one of his remain and society enable. She appeals to a truer, livelier, richer ing brothers. But Naomi has no more sons and can bring reality: "Where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will none fotth. She lacks even a husband to aid in this task lodge; your peop le shall be my peop le, and your God my The customs of a people, where they do not conflict with God; where you die I will die, and there I will be bUtied." the laws of nature and the God thereof, are binding and the (Continued on next page) MARCH 22. 2009 · T II E LIVI NG CHURCH 2 1 THE MURDERER AND THE HARLO T: A Lenten Series (FOURTH OF SIX PARTS) (Continuedfrom previouspage) The God of Israel transcends customs, ness draws the attention of another who world will be given the Son. The crowd laws, peoples and societies. Deep calls is faithful, kind, and godly enough to sings of her likeness to Tamar, the to deep in the thundering of his appreciate such qualities in another. seeker after righteousness . cataracts. Ruth has forsworn honorable Boaz has wealth, of more than one kind. The order of Ruth's declaration is return, the possibility of re-marriage, the In this , possibly the finest of biblical important: She loves a single person. gift and herit:age of children, the possi love stories, certainly the sweetest, Through the one she loves, she comes bility of wealth, prestige, advant:age, or there is no burning , heedless passion, no into the fellowship of a people. Through even the familiarity of a place and peo ardent or flaming cauldron of desire. It them , she comes home to the true God. ple where and with whom she has dwelt never says that Boaz finds Ruth pretty In serving him through serving one all her life. or that she finds hin1 handsome. Sexual whom he loves, she comes to the atten Instead, she chooses the poverty of attraction or attractiveness has no place tion of one who also loves him. And so widowhood , with nothing that in the here . We are given an account of one we in our Christian fellowship may be to world's eyes could possibly recommend tender heart's courtship of another. one another lights that guide the way to her. It is never said that she is possessed Boaz sees in Ruth a self-sacrificing the Light of the world. "Love one of beauty of form . She does not bring devotion that bespeaks a true likeness another," the apostle charges us in his wealth with her. As a foreigner, she to God. The one he would marry is like name. Let us heed hin1 and be Naomi to would be doubly at a disadvantage unto the One whom he worships. the Ruths of the world and Ruth to its amongst any people of the time. And And their love is all the deeper, fuller, Boazes and vice versa And let love, ten yet, having been one of God's people and richer for that His relative , who derness, self-sacrifice, and faithfulness through her marriage to an Israelite, would have first right of refusal of Ruth, be our passion. having tasted the wine of fellowship does not see her properly as Boaz does , with the God of Israel , she will not spurn and so sacrifices nothing in giving up so NEXT WEEK David learns a lesson. it, however much advantage she may lightly so great a treasure. And so Ruth, gain in terms of worldly wealth thereby. expecting nothing , through faith gains Daniel Muth is a nuclear engineer wlw She follows her mother-in-law to the everything a woman of her day could lives in St. L eonar d, Md. H e is a Promised Land and there dwells with wish: a true husband , and the True Hus member of Christ Church, Port her as she said she would. Her faithful- band , and a son through whom the Republic, Md. 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Endowment funds have been slashed, and grants are withering on the vine. At the same time, the demand for aid, min istry, services, and prayer are increasing rapidly. "We're definitely feeling it," said the Rev. Brad Pur dom, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lyn dhurst, Ohio. "We're in a suburb of Cleveland. This Churches working whole malaise isn't particularly new in the steel belt. with less, while small We've got a retired community dependent on invest ments. Large employers have cut back throughout the congregations have region. Parishioners have lost jobs, and others are feel some advantages ing anxious. Late 50s [to] early 60s professionals who've been with a company for 20 years; maybe four getting through or five good years left? How are they going to find jobs . . economic recession at this point in life? They're not ready to retire, finan cially. What a kick in the teeth that is. 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Mark Waldo, Jr., rector of St. Michael and All Angels', Millbrook, Ala The economy "hasn't really affected our staffing, though it has halted our inten tion to build a new sanctuary. The cli mate is just such that we could not do that. "Financially, I'm prepared to cut back program expenses and go with volun teen, in certain areas," Fr. Waldo said. "But we don't have much fluff as it is. "I'm prepared to cut back program It's more a matter of avoiding extrava gances of the past . Or cutting back on expenses and go with volunteers in our dreams, more than reality." Many chw·ch administrators agree. Certain areas," said th e Rev. Mark Waldo , Jr.,r ec Smaller chmches enjoy specific advan tages. While trin1.111er,leaner budgets tor of St. Michael and All Angels', Millbrook , Ala. (above) leave little margin for error, that tight ness requires tough financial adminis holding. We've got job losses, but not as bined since 1980). tration. Smaller facilities mean less staff deeply as, say, Phoenix and California. "St. George's Chapel dates to 1719. and fewer expenses. People continue to display selfless gen It's in the countryside; surrounded by The Rev. Dan Tuton, vicar of Hope in erosity. Giving has not gone down farms. A humble, working-class back the Desert, Albuquerque, N.M., drew on appreciably. In fact, we just completed ground. Out of humble resources, a boxing analogy. "With less overhead, a large capital campaign, and moved tl1ey're extra generous," he said. "It's a (smaller parishes) have more flexibility, into a new church a month ago." mixed bag at All Saints', near the beach and can stay light on our feet. We can In smaller congregations, "peop le resort. Parishioners are more affluent adjust outreach and mission pretty eas know what's going on, and they know on the average, and more transient . ily. On the flip side: Scale can also cre each other," said Fr. Purdom. "People They trusted the stock market and port ate a center of gravity that attracts attend smaller churches for a different folios - which are now dwindled by the more people, and balance that is experience. They want people to know market. Some large pledgees cut back healthy both spiritually and financially." who they are. They talk in a different dramatically." "Are there advantages to being a way." Regardless of size and location, many small, well-endowed church right now? "Whatever (parishioners) offer is parish leaders are making changes in Most definitely," said the Rev. William needed and valued," said the Rev. Patri various areas: pastoral, financial, min McVey, rector of Calvary, Sedalia, Mo. cia Templeton, rector of St. Dunstan's, istry and services, and preaching were "Most of our paiishioners are older. Atlanta. "If a person is missing, their mentioned in recent interviews . They're not dependent on job changes. contribution is missed. If they're not at "How is God getting our attention? They know their income and budget church, if they're not in an activity or What is Jesus calling us to do at this and donate accordingly. We carry a meeting .. . we miss every one. That point?" said the Rev. Peter Q. Jenks , rec small staff. We did all our repairs awareness helps in times like tlus." tor of St. John the Baptist, Thomaston, already. We're very fortunate. We're just The Rev. Max Wolf believes small Maine. "Are we more interested in budg sort of carrying on as usual." congregations even donate differently. ets and buildings, institutions and egos, "We're a little red in our operating As rector of All Saints' Church & St. personal opinions and interpretations? budget, but it's not too bad," said Fr. George's Chapel, Rehoboth Beach, Del., Or are we being faithful to Christ, mak Tuton. "We're on Albuquerque's north he witnesses the inner workings of ing changes, understanding ministry in east edge - a middle-class neighbor small and large parishes within his own different ways, and being more account hood. Our real estate values are congregation (which has been com- able to the most vulnerable? One thing 26 TIIE LIVI NG CHURC II · MARCH 22 2009 isn't changing: We will not work out of fear." "One thing isn't changing: "Everyone's feeling unsettled," Mrs. We will not work out of fear," Templeton said. "People are concerned about what the future will hold." sa id t he Rev. Pete r Q. Jenks , rector "People know," Fr. Purdom said. "Don't pretend . Be real about it. If you of St. Joh n t he Bapt ist , Thomaston, don't talk about the situation ... if you're Ma ine (right). not willing to just walk up and ask them if they're worried about their job ... if you leave them alone, they'll continue together, not against each other." "On one hand, we're sitting in a to think it's all taboo. They don't want to But these challenging times are also melting pot, old-time northeastern bring others down. People feel shame exciting for the church, he said. "Diffi Ohio manufacturing economy," he ful, like failures who've done something cult times are when church is at its best. said. "On the other hand, there are wrong. Which is clearly not the case. So People realize they need each other 300,000 people a few miles from our be open about it. It clears the air." more. We need our God more. We can church - plenty of whom don't know In Maine, Fr. Jenks took the idea a build community durmg this time. We the Lord. It's not a situation where step further: "Work together with other have an amazing opp01tunity to dis there's no need. It's not a place God's parishes, but also other denommations, cover ourselves again. This is church going to abandon us. There's plenty of other organizations ... everybody," he time!" good work for us to do." 0 said. "We are one Church; one house, "What do we need for the future?" with different rooms. It's not a time to asked Fr. Purdom. "A Pentecost . It's Willy Thorn is a free-lance writer divide. Society needs to see us working that simple. who lives in Milwaukee, Wis. MARC H 22. 2009 · T HE LIVI NG CHURCH 27 St. Martin of Tours (316-397), the patron saint against poverty. ~~ By Donald V. Romanik hristian communities have long C relied on the foundations of faith, hope, and love to see them through difficult periods. In tough economic times, however, faithful stewardship also depends on sound fund raising and prac tical action as congregations stay focused on mission, ministry, and responding to God's call. We are in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis with members of our con gregations facing layoffs or fear of layoffs, reduced wages and higher debt, housing foreclosures, loss of retirement savings, and more. Despite their spiritual commit ment, these factors may impact the ability of our members to support the parish at the same levels as in previous years. At the same time, a parish has ongoing budgetary needs and may be called to provide addi tional outreach to meet increasing needs and demands in the local community. To respond effectively, parish leaders should consider focusing on the following steps, grounded in a theology of steward Stewardship ship as well as practical considerations: in Especially • Focus on mission Difficult Tim es • Attend to pastoral needs • Understand your situation · Implement best practices • Prepare for the future • Be creative 28 T H E LIVING CII URCH · MARC H 22. 2009 When it com es to stewardship, it's not just abo ut the numbers. Focus on mission care for those in immediate :financial on all the facts you need to manage need, most people in the congregation your resources. Know your budget Therefore I t,e/l you, do rwt worry are worried or even stressed about the inside and out. How is each dollar allo about your life, what you will eat or economy. Use scripture to preach , cated? If you have debt, how is it struc what you will drink, or about your teach, and inspire, and remind people tured, and is there opportunity to body, what you will wear . . . And of what is really important: God, fan1- consolidate or reorganize? If you have can any of you by worrying add a ily, friends, and their faith community. an endowment , is it organized, single hour to your span of life? Implement cost-effective ways to invested, and managed prudently and (Matt. 6:25-27) bring the community together. in accordance with a long-term vision? Now is the time to focus on mis ion, Potlucks , movie nights, and other It's not just about the numbers. Be ministry and living out the gospe l social events provide opportunities for sure that your resources are being more than ever. Develop, articulate , fellowship, networking and support , used to advance your mission and and communicate a shared vision of as do adult forums on relevant topics, ministry. Focus on priorities. Set what God is calling you to do. Get including job-hunting tips, refinancing benchmarks for measuring the impact everyone involved, share leadership , a home mortgage, personal :financial or success of your activities and pro and identify and empower new voices stewardship, or grocery shopping on a grams. Consider more efficient and and leaders. Talk about ministries that budget. Finally, engaging in meaning cost-effective ways to deliver services are making a difference, and celebrate ful outreach activities brings people and achieve your goals. Develop a con successes and milestones. together with a common goal of help tingency plan and "worst-case-sce ing those with needs even greater than nario" budget should the economic our own. climate deteriorate further. Finally, Attend to pastoral needs you must be transparent and account Parish leaders, especial ly clergy, able. Communicate with your parish need to be aware of the pastoral impli Understand your situation ioners openly and often about th e cations of this economi c decline. Despite uncertainties you cannot status of the budget, how funds are While we have a clear responsibility to predict or control, have a firm grasp (Continued on next page) New! ReliantClergy Shirts Exclusively from Morehouse Church Supplies Morehouse Church Supplies proudly introduces its new signature line of Reliant brand clerical shirts . 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We know that Jesus mentions money more than any other subject, but he also preaches a theology of abundance over scarcity. That being said, churches need to justify every dol lar of their budgets and explain how it supports the mission and ministry of the church. Consider use of a narrative, or mission-driven budget. If people under stand the financial implications of each program or ministry, they will be more likely to continue their support. Stewardship leaders respond to THE LIVING Historically, charitable giving remains stable during Q--iuRO-t'sinvitation to share their advice for con a weak economy, but we are in unchart ed territory. Fund raising as usual may not yield the same results gregations in today's difficult economic climate. as in the past. Leaders might consider new approaches such as shorter pledge cycles by allowing Hope, Not Fear people the opportunity to pledge again later in the As congregations navigate their way through these challenging times, year. Don't hesitate to cultivate and nurture donors, it is important to discern how this crisis can open up a path of conver even if they can't give now. And never forget to sion and healing in their own lives and in their community. express gratitude for the generosity of those who give. First, continue to preach and teach about the sacramental use of money. Many people sitting in our pews may not know where to begin Prepare for the future to get out of debt and are cut off from seeing their money as sacran1en Take a holistic approach to financial resource tal, a way to reflect God's grace in the world. This crisis presents a prime development and prepare for the future, including opportunity to begin and/or strengthen a ministry that teaches healthy the eventual recovery. Now is a good time to focus money habits to the congregation and the surrounding community. on planned giving. Parishioners who may be reluc Second, congregations need to remember to be instruments of hope, tant to increase their annual pledge may be willing to not fear. While it is important to address the pastoral and practical needs consider a bequest in their will or a life income gift. of job loss and home foreclosure, congregations need to be intentional At the same time, review endowment structure, poli about not turning inwards and becoming in1mobilized by fear and anxi cies, and governance to ensure that best practices ety. Charlene Fabian , director of stewardship for the Diocese of Olda are in place for both current assets and futur e gifts. homa, suggests parishes facing high levels of anxiety offer the option to While it may not be the ideal time to laun ch a cap make an annual commitment as well as quarterly commitments. ital campaign, it is an opportunity to dream , plan, Finally, remember that stewardship is a way of life, a fin11recognition and cons ider long-term infrastructure needs. that God is the source of life abundant. Now is the time to invite Jesus to dwell in the center of our lives, to experience the heart of God. Be creative (The .Rev.) Laurel Johnston is program officerjor stewardship at the Don't be afraid to try new things. Challenging Episcopal Church Center in New York, N. Y economic times create opportunities to live out the gospel in new, exciting and more meaningful ways. Mission and Witness There will always be the need for financial For those individuals who haven't incwTed a negative impact to their resources to advance the mission and ministry of ordinary income, the current economic climate offers an excellent our congregations in both good times and bad. opportunity to reflect on the question, "What do I require to maintain a During this economic crisis, people need their comfortab le lifestyle and how might I use the remainder of my income local faith communities more than ever. As parish to effectively reach out to those who are in great need?" The church has leaders, we may have to learn how to do more with a teaching opportunity to help its members engage tl1is question and to less. After all, it's not about money, it's about trans offer ways to effectively assist those who are less fortunate. forming lives. 0 Many of the individuals who are being hurt the most are those who have been living month to month and who have been carrying a large Donald V Roman ik is president of the Episcopal amount of consumer debt. By offering personal financial management Church Foundat ion (ECF). courses, a congregation can also effectively reach out to the conuuu- (Continued on page 32) 30 THE LIVING CH URCH · M /\ RCH 22 . 2009 Aclverusemenl An ExtraordinaryFaith Building Experience For The EntireChurch Family www.fait halive.org Faith Alive! 431 Richmond Pl. NE , Albuqu erque, M 87106 Through Years of Service, Faith Alive Continues to TransformLives! 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Wh at did I and my strength, even when I denied His and exc iting way. know about faith, spiritualit y, and a personal very existence. I under stood much more about Jesus that relation ship with God? I' m loved! night as I watched my friend and others I never believed there was a God, or at become part of the grow ing community of least not for me . I had a very unhappy From Manche ster, MO be lievers. "See how they love one anoth er" childh ood, and so I couldn't connect with a was real for me for the first time! so-ca lled wonde rfu I God , a protector and Excellent! The lay witne ing was cen By William Klopp enburg lover of chi ldren. tered in scriptur e and the prayer book , and sensit ive to the needs of our congregat ion. (Faith Aliv e Newsletter 1989 ) In recent year I 've had a sense that The team was spiritually and emo tion After some 55 yea r of "pew sitting," Someone wa helping me to deal wi th my heart was quickened durin g a Faith Alive certain thin gs. ally mature and co nveyed a great love for the congregat ion of St. Luke's. Weekend at our church. A young man spoke Then came Faith Alive and a team wit h Our follow-up work includes moving at the Sat urday luncheon . I could o much a faith and a willingness to share it. forward with a men 's ministry and a relate to that tory! He was right , too . The Durin g the fir t team meeting, on Friday women 's ministry. The congregation wants goo d life I had been living could be .. and afte rnoon, as we clo ed with a prayer circle, to expa nd the prayer and hea ling ministry , now is .. even better! one of the team member s began to cry. It and there is more interest in Bible study. By Melissa Jacobson wa truly amazi ng to me , the incerity of The Rev. William Luley, Rector (Faith Alive Newsletter / 995) his faith and the giving up of him elf to his St . Luke's Episcopal Church My first enco unter with God was at a faith . Ji111Wolf e, Coordinator Faith Alive Weekend at my church when I The Faith Alive Weekend was beyond was 12 and in my sixth grade . I am now o ur imagin ation and expectat ions , about to turn 18. stre ngtheni ng friend hips and creating new From Columbia , SC That Faith Alive Weekend showed me who frie ndship s, drawing adults and teens into Th e Faith Alive Weekend invited our people to trust God mor e deeply , and take Take a Break from Distracting Headlines their relation hip with Him more ser iou ly. Faith Alive provid es a pro ven reso urce by young fami lies. identif y new outreach We have had a real renewal in spirit uality. for affirm ing the mi sion of the church and opp01tunities, and better motivate member We followed up with Experiencing keeping the pari sh family focused on living regarding stewardship. God , and have 22 people on Wednesday a life under the lordship of Jesus Chru st. These are the fruit of a Faith Alive nights. Our yo uth gro up i grow ing as a The news of the moment, throu gh Year Weekend, as stated over and over by rectors and result of parents' attendance at the Faith 2009 ca n impact pari hion er ' giving of pastors of churches hosting this event for adults, Alive. time , talent and trea ure . Faith Alive focuses teen and children. The Rev. Robert Chiles, Rector on Chri stian comm unity . How we make churches fully aware of the St. Da vid's Episcopal Church Churc hes are looking to grow their re ources of Faith Alive is a challenge to all George & Bo Lachi cotte: congregations, encourage greater participation within this fellow hip. Frank Kirk , Coordinators 1F F''' . , 1ADVICE FOR TOUGH TIMES (Continued from page 30) nity beyond the parish membership. source. A low-key, non-panicked and related to buildings for churches to It is as important as ever for parish non-threat ening message based on consider in a tough economic environ leadership to be clear about the vision familiar scripture is best. ment , start by contacting your local and mission of the congregation, Second, parishioners could be power company to cond uct an energy including mission priorities - those reminded that during tough times, we efficiency assessment. Th.is is consis things that must be done in order to be tighten our belts at home. Most fami tent with our environmental steward who you are called to be. An equally lies realize their monthly cash flow and ship and has potential cost savings. important issue for leadership is the budget for essentials. Point out that Then save on energy bills by holding collective witness to the congregation continued giving to the chur ch is smaller worship services in size regarding Christian stewardship by another one of these esse ntials , not appropriate space. Create a chapel sharing a stewardship statement that just as a fulfillment of a pledge, but as space for Morning Prayer. You also completes the phrases 1. We believe ... ; an affirmation of faith. can find public spaces which are 2. We commit .. .; and 3. We invite .. . Third, demonstrat e leadership and already heated/cooled for your meet Why is this important ? Because giving good stewardship within the parish by ings : the library, restaurants, Star in any parish system will never rise sharing what the parish is doing during bucks , and members ' homes. above the commitment of the leader tough times. A message of fiscal respon Finally, do you have more building ship, both clergy and lay. sibility and sacrifice, clearly articulated, than you need for your ministry now, like an unused classroom or worship Tom Gossen is the executive director at coupled with a state-of-the-parish The Episcopal Network for Steward update invites parishioners to respond space, or an empty rectory ? Conduc t a ship in Wichita, Kan. through shared sacrifice and giving. time-use survey to determin e how Pete Rauchenstein is managing direc often rooms are used , when, and by Keep in Touch tor at Rauchenstein Consulting Group how many people. Put choices on the table. Clergy might devote homily time, in Gahanna, Ohio. other than during the annual steward Sally O'Brien is vice president of the ship drive, to some frank thoughts on Size-Appropriate Space Episcopal Church Bu ilding Fund in giving, aclrnowledging that God is our Among the options specifically New York, N. Y DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION MEETING Offering a unique, hands-on Workshop to get your congregation involved in the planning and design process San Luis Obispo United Met hodi st Churc h San Luis Obispo, CA Wesley United Methodist Church Bethlehem, PA ~I ALTH O USE, JA F F E & A SSOC IATE S , LLC ~ ARCHITECTURE • PLANNING • INTERIORS 758 PERKIOMENVILLE ROAD PERKIOMENVILLE , PA 1 8074 TEL 610. 754. 9360 FAX 610 . 754. 9362 E-MAIL [email protected] WEBS ITE WWW.AL THOUSEJAFFE .COM 32 THE LIVIN G CHURCH · MARCH 22 . 2009 EDITOR'SCOLUMN In or Outof Communion? In 1963, a substantial editorial in THE LlvING he is. What degree of communion exists CHURCH attempted to address the question, between the provinces of the Anglican Com "What is the Anglican Communion?" Accompa- munion? If someone moves from one Anglican nying the editorial was a detailed definition of province to another, does that person abandon the Anglican Communion constructed by the communion with the first province? Lambeth Conference more than 70 years ago. Perhaps a couple of definitions might help us "The Anglican Communion is a fellowship," that to answer at least some of these questions. First, definition began, "within the One Holy Catholic using that aforementioned definition, the Angli and Apostolic Church , of 1r======:::---:-----:-::-======::;-7can Communion is comprised those duly constituted Membership of a fellowship of churches dioceses, Provinces or of the Anglican Communion which are linked by affection regional Churches in com- No offldal atatloll.. are available for moot of the and loyalty. In order to be part · · h h f Churchn and autcmomou ■ Provlncu of the Anslican Com- f th muruon wit t e see O munlon . The membonhlp llsurea In this table..., COlll1)iled O e Anglican Communion, " from TIM, O/llrial Y«wbook •f '"" c,..... ,. ., B10vLuul. Did You Know ... Canterbury ... Those who Cn>ekf...r• C!,ri«Jl DiNct""I/, and other -·-- and they must be in full commun dtreetoriu, and submitted for revision to the Primates and Thestaff of St. Luke's wrote that definition must Metropolitana of the several Churehea and Provincea in ion with the See of Canter- accordanee with the mffl accurate estimates available to be whirling in their sar- them. bury. And what about Church,Atlanta, has priests cophagi over the state of ,._ .,.._ - communion? 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Supposedly, Issueof Wiredmagazine: Gibraltar ...... 1 4,000 1 particular, who is in com- ,,,.N~.,;~· ·.;.;,~.. .;;·~ ,.... these provinces no longer "Comparingscience 1 munion with whom? ~~.. =.::=:~ -ii~;.;.:• .. '·'"·"' accept aid from agencies of and religionisn't like el1wH ■s Alub aM Ba-..li ...... ' 35,tT4 11 211 For example, let's say 0 - ...... • • .. • .. •· .. · • ·• • ·'" The Episcopal Church. Their comparingapples the Presiding Bishop T..... '" ..., .. ..., primates refuse to receive andoranges - it's more deposes the Bishop of Taken from TLC, AuguSt 11• 1963· communion at a meeting if the Whatever on charges of abandoning commun- Presiding Bishop of the American church is like applesand ion. Does that mean that the Presiding Bishop, in present. Some might receive financial assistance sewingmachines." fact, the entire House of Bishops, is out of com- but not receive communion, and vice versa . munion with the Bishop of Whatever? Let's go And, going back to being deposed, what further and say the Bishop of Whatever is now exactly does being "out of communion" mean? If part of the Church of the Province of Uganda. the Bishop of Whatever is critical of The Episco Last I knew, The Episcopal Church and the pal Church but has not officially left it by align Province of Uganda were in communion with ing with another Anglican province, has he one another. So if the Bishop of Whatever is a broken communion? These are not rhetorical bishop in good standing in the Ugandan church, questions. Most of them refer to events that but not in The Episcopal Church, does it mean already have taken place . Some of the questions that The Episcopal Church has broken com- are being tossed around by minds far sharper munion with the Ugandans? than mine. And what about other Anglican provinces? If you know the answers to the questions I Let's use Hong Kong, for example. Hong Kong is posed, you are invited to respond with an article in communion with The Episcopal Church and it intended for publication. It would be helpful not is in communion with the Church of the only to me, but I'm sure to the readers of this Province of Uganda Is the Bishop of Whatever publication, to have some astute minds in communion with the Church of Hong Kong? enlighten us. Even if he's been deposed? One would presume David Kalvewge, executive editor MARCH 22. 2009 · THE LIVING CHURCH 33 EDITORIALS One to Watch Carefully Diocesan standing committees and bishops will have an important decision to make during the next few weeks. According to the canons of The Episcopal Church, the stand ing committees and the bishops holding jurisdiction will have to consent to the conse cration of the Rev. Kevin Thew Forrester as Bishop of Northern Michigan. For the most part, consents to the consecrations of bishops-elect are received on a rubber-stamp basis. But occasionally, a diocese will elect someone whose theology or background poses concerns in the consent process, and there are challenges to the will of a diocese. The election of the Bishop of South Carolina in 2007 was the most recent example when questions arose over whether the bishop-elect might try to take the dio cese out of The Episcopal Church. The dioceses of New Hampshire and Fort Worth also faced opposition before their bishops could be consecrated. New Hampshire's consecra tion had to be approved by the General Convention because its election was within 120 days of that gathering. The issue there was whether a non-celibate homosexual person should be consecrated. And in Fort Worth, the question was whether a person who believed women should not be ordained as priests ought to be consecrated. Several questions have arisen in the matter of Northern Michigan [p. 15]. Of prime importance is the matter of whether a priest who has experienced "lay ordination" as a Buddhist ought to be a bishop. Some have questioned whether it is appropriate for a dio cese to hold an election with only one candidate. That issue takes on added significance because Fr. Thew Forrester, for all intents and purposes, served as the chairman of the Of prime importance search committee. In addition to these concerns, there is the matter of what consecrat is the matter of ing Fr. Thew Forrester to the episcopacy might do to the church's understanding of the office of bishop. Northern Michigan has been a leader in the "Total Ministry" approach to whether a priest pastoral care in its congregations, but its attempt to extend that concept to the episco pacy could bring about an unsettling precedent. who has experienced Those who are defending the Northern Michigan election are quick to point out that "lay ordination" as a the election was valid, and that the diocese ought to be able to elect whom it wishes to the episcopate. The same argument was raised in the elections of South Carolina, New Buddhist ought Hampshire and Fort Worth. We would remind defenders of Fr. Thew Forrester that a bishop is elected for the entire church, not just for a diocese . to be a bishop. When diocesan bishops and standing committees vote on whether to consent to the North ern Michigan consecration, we hope they will examine these concerns carefully. From all indications, the bishop-elect is well regarded by his diocese and has shown capable leader ship there. But his commitment to Buddhism while still professing to be a Christian is enough for consents to be denied. We hope bishops and standing committees will take notice. In the Interest of Parishes One of the results of the current infighting taking place in The Episcopal Church is that many of our churches have become more congregational. Their attention, emphasis, and efforts are focused inward on the parish itself rather than outward on the diocese or the national Episcopal Church. This situation is understandable. Most Episcopalians practice their faith in their parish churches, not at the diocesan center or on a national committee of the church. Baptism, the Eucharist, weddings, funerals, Christian educa tion, and other important ministries are carried out at the parish level. Our spiritual lives are centered there. So when talk of separation breaks out at the diocesan or national level, it is a natural response for people to turn to their parish for "safety." This magazine has attempted for many years to uphold the ministries of parish churches. That's one of the reasons why we publish Parish Administration Issues four times each year. We feel these issues are good resources for parish leaders, and for that reason they are sent free of charge to clergy who do not subscribe and to key lay leaders. In this special issue, we present another article on how churches can function during a time of recession. Several others have appeared in recent weeks. This one, by the president of the Episcopal Church Foundation, offers practical considerations for dealing with this crisis. A related article examines how small churches are facing the recession. 34 THE LIVIN G CHU RCH · MARCH 22 . 2009 Celebration circle at St. Paul's Church, Richmond, Va. The people of St. Paul's are connecting Sunday worship and Monday work. St. Paul's Church photo THE CALL OF ALL THE BAPTIZED How to Break from Clergy-Centered Ministry By J. F1etcher Lowe, Jr. tional time and energy on issues surrounding ordination while virtually ignoring the more fundamental theological "Fonner Minister Heads Firm, " the newspaper head base upon which it stands, baptism. lined its story. "Ex-Businessman Now in God's Work," To paraphrase Bishop Tom Ray, retired of Northern proclaimed another article about an ordination. Both Michigan, the early church's catechumenal process lasted point toward the same infection resident in society , but three years, leading to one's baptism at the Easter Vigil more troubling, resident in the church: Ministry and when the candidate was given a new name, new clothes God's work are the domain of the ordained. The institu and often a new job . Notice how we have flip-flopped. tional church is programmed that way, and supports , sub Now it is the process toward ordination that takes three tly and not so subtly, that understanding. years upon which we give the candidate a new name, new Loren Mead, former president of the Alban Institute , clothes, and a new job. In my experience , we expect says this understanding is systemic and efforts to change clergy to feel called to a vocation of ministry. For the bap the system , which may be momentarily successful , tized though , those words - called , vocation, ministry - inevitably fail as the system returns to its more comfort are more subjective. able clericalism base. In his In this clericalism , in our focus on ordination, book, The Once and Future we lose sight of the preposterous calling of our Church, he wrote: baptism and its outrageous claims of doing God's "Anything we do to enhance work in God's world of daily life. lay ministry causes a reaction in the system that negates what we do. The system is self-correcting. One's baptism Toward a Solution And it self-corrects back to the How do we reclaim the calling of the baptized same old clergy-centered sense would be so they don't have to become clergy to be authen of ministry that we are trying to tically Christian , to be ordained to be true to their get away from ... We are trying to rimary call calling as followers of Christ? install an approach that goes the P Such a vision would cause a major refocusing of against the self-interest of key the church's life away from the church as institu- actors in the system . .. Ministry to mission tion and toward the church as equipper of the bap outside the church is rarely rec tized; away from clergy as trained to run parishes ognized and never rewarded. and ministry. to being trained to support the laity for their min Ministry inside is recognized and istry in the world of work, family, community and rewarded." leisure. From this perspective , what the baptized Over the centuries , we have as a Christian community do Monday-Saturday would be seen as having as much to raised the bar of the minor sacrament of ordination while do about faith as what is done on Sunday. The real locus effectively lowering the bar of the major sacrament, bap of faith would be exercised at the desk , the bench , the tism. illustration: Title III of the national canons covers 45 sink and the tractor as well as the altar. One's baptism pages. Two relate to the ministry of the baptized; 43 relate would be the primary call to mission and ministry. to ordination! We continue to expend precious institu- (Continued on next page) MARCH 22. 2009 · T HE LIVIN G CHURCH 35 READER'SVIEWPOINT ANGLICAN TOURS THE CALL OFALL THE BAPvlZEO - Celebrates over 25 Years - How to Break fror1{91e.rgy-Centerep~lrii$1:r1/ of planning Custom Tours for Church Leaders and their congregations. TOURS 2009 (Continuedfrom previous page) tion. More than 100 parishioners have been visited in their places of work Worship and Travel with Sewanee To effect this systemic change, there School of Theology, University of the South needs to be commitment at the top. wherein the conversation moves from May 29 - June 9, 2009 That includes bishops and parish "what do you do here?" to "what is the Cathedrals , abbeys, holy places including stays clergy, diocesan structures, especially faith connection , the connection with in Can terbury, Worcester, Bath and Winchester. commissions on ministry, and seminar Sunday in what you do here?" For those Coac h travel takes us through great countryside . visited, it has been the first time that a Pubs and fellowship fi II in the gap . ies - in short a call to a radical shift of $2699.00 w/o air focus. clerical collar has appeared at their jobs In order to live into this gospel-carry to talk about their work. For many it Christian History in England ing outsider, this base-camp image, a has been the first time they have June 8 - 18, 2009 congregation, in concert with its clergy, explored the connection between their Visiting holy places in Canterbury, Cambridge, Yorkshire and London. Guide included and coach would need to consider how it equips, Sunday worship and their Monday travel throughout. Breakfast daily and 4 dinners. supports, and affinns the baptized in work. $2399.00 w/o air their daily lives. It would necessitate If this is typical, there is some ques Northern France clergy less focused on running the tion about the Church's priorities. What October 4 - 15, 2009 parish and more focused on supporting does it say when, at the very place Visit the great cathedrals and abbeys in Rouen, the "hikers." where a person spends most Caen , Jumieges , the tapestry in Bayeux , Chartres , Liturgically, we begin of his/her time and God Vezelay, Autun, Rheim s and Paris. $2399.00 w/o air. the Eucharist with the Whatcana given talents , there is a Sun Forjimh er inf01mationon rite above tours or ro opening affirmations day-Monday disconnect? inquire abow a custom rourfor your group, contact: and end with the dis congregation The Episcopal Church The Rev. Anne B. Chisham, Director missal. But for the has recently taken another ANGLICAN TOURS liturgy to be truly doduring step forward with a newly 2635 Second Avenue No. 424 authentic, it needs to be created position of lay lead San Diego, CA 92103 the liturgy [email protected] 800 438 2403 envisioned in reverse. ership and ministry devel What can a congrega to make opment has been staffed by tion do during the the dismissal an energetic and dynamic liturgy to make the dis person, Demi Prentiss. missal a real sending a real sending All of this marks just a forth into the world? A forth into beginning. To realize Loren congregation could pro Mead's systemic shift, this vide frequent opportu the world? base-camp, gospel-carrying nities for affirming outsider focus would not be people in their work just as it does in just another seasonal program that a commissioning people in their church parish "does" and then moves on to related activities. It could provide regu something else. It would necessitate an lar weekly prayers for people in the intentional systemic ( re )orientation of a INTENTIONAL marketplaces of life. Preaching would congregation's life and mission. Its rai CHRISTIAN connect liturgy with life. son d'etre would be to supply the Parish newsletters could become a "hiker" with whatever he/she needs for COMMUNI1Y source of stories of how members of nourishment , reflection, and encour Universityof Maryland the congregation connect their faith agement on the weekly journey out The UM D Episcopal/Anglican Cam with their work. Support groups, either from the camp onto the mountain. In pus Ministry is now accepting applica by profession or by geography, linking that context, the ordained's focus tions for our Christian Residence. people of faith could be formed. Educa becomes, as one among the baptized, to Housing is arnilablc at the Episcopal tional events would be designed to help support the hikers in their journey to be Student Center Residence( 1 block from people discern not only where their tal the church in the world . It is to this rad campus) for Summer and Fall 2009. ents and gifts are, but where their pas ical journey, rooted in our baptism, that Applicant<;should be full-time under sions and their hearts are, and how they the church is called. O graduate or graduate students. You do can connect their faith with their daily The Rev. J Fletcher Lowe is a priest in not need to be a ReligiousStudies major. lives. Pastorally, visits to the places Richmond, Va., and the convener of For a description and application, where people work would take on a Episcopal Partners for Faithfulness in contact the chaplain, high priority. Fr. PeterAntoci For example, in recent years in Daily Life ([email protected]). embryonic ways, St. Paul's Church, at [email protected] The Reader's Viewpoint article does not nec Richmond, Va., has moved in this base essarily represent the editorial opinion of THE or call (301) 405-8453 camp, gospel-carrying outsider direc- LIVINGCHURCH or its board of directors. 36 TH E LIVINGC HURCH·MARCH 22. 2009 LETTERSTO THE EDITOR Oneis Enough If Fr. Thew Forrester receives sufficient consents from the diocesan bishops and standing committees [TLC, Mar. 15], it will be an indication that The Epis copal Church has abandoned scripture, tradition, and Slateof OneIn NorthernMichigan reason. Scripture says there is but one God: the Father, A ... an:h,'fllnntin,...rtw-v David Kalvelage's commentary on For those who believe that adherence events in the Diocese of Northern to catholic tradition has merit for the Michigan was directly on target . I am future of the church, these trends are saddened because I grew up in a small disquieting to say the least and will no community in that diocese with a lin doubt continue to move many to the eage of bishops and priests who pro sidelines. claimed the gospel of Christ with Roger D. White faithfulness. Now we have a Bud Rochester, Minn. dhist/Christian minister about to lead the diocese. Yet this election is not inconsistent with the recent affirma Ethical Leadership tions from that diocese. In an age of interfaith and interspir The Quest for Character, The Episcopal Church is assuming itual dialogue, and shared practices, Civility, and Community the mantle of liberal protestantism David Kalvelage betrays a sadly Prismsseries bordering on a transition into Unitari myopic, uninformed point of view WALTEREARL FLUKER anism. Of passing interest, a photo at when trying to cast doubt on the Rev. Sets forth the contexts and principles the Episcopal Life website depicts Kevin Thew Forrester's candidacy in for ethical leadership in our time . the minister-to-be-bishop in a red the election of the Bishop of Northern "Brings a new and moving dimension dress shirt and tie - no clerical attire Michigan. to the study of ethical leadership." here. I see more and more of this non Has Mr. Kalvelage heard of people like Bede Griffiths, Wayne Teasdale, -Frances Hesselbein clerical collar casual dress among Chair of the Leader to Leader Institute Episcopal clergy in public settings, Thomas Merton, Thomas Keating, and but it is of no surprise anymore as the David Steindl-Rast? Is he aware of the 978-0-8006-6349-0 paper 256 pp $25.00 church moves into a different theo number of Jesuits who have become logical direction in which clerical Zen sensei's? I think Northern Michi gan's approach, and the Rev. Thew -I FORTRESS PRESS attire is in line with that transition. ..,I"' THE POWEROF$cHOLARSHIP Perhaps all of these changes simply Forrester's candidacy, is a long-over need to be understood and accepted due breath of fresh air. I applaud it. I for what is happening in the church. (Continued on next page) MARCH 22. 2009 · THE LIVING CHURCH 37 LETTERSTO THE EDITOR (Continued from previous page) of Jesus Christ without any mental with the Presiding Bishop, that think the editor's taking potshots at reservation or purpose of evasion, he "three years of discussion would him and the diocesan process indi should not be approved as a bishop. prayerfully engage the faithful in all cates a fearful, stagnant mindset. Michael A. Foughty dioceses of The Episcopal Church as (The Rev.) Henry Galganowicz Alexandria, Va. to their discernment in respect to the Philadelphia, Pa. covenant." We thus suggest that a final consideration on the covenant might be delayed until the 2012 Gen eral Convention to allow for this in When one reads stories like the It's Misleading depth consideration. We note that bishop election in Northern Michigan, I write as a member of the Execu only if the covenant requires a why are we surprised to hear that The tive Council as well as a member of change to the Constitution of The Episcopal Church is shrinking in gen the council's committee that helped Episcopal Church would the finaliza eral, and congregations are leaving for to formulate its response to the St. tion have to wait until 2015, because more conservative arms of Anglican Andrew's Draft of the Anglican such changes require consideration ism in particular? TEC needs to Covenant. by two successive General Conven become more Christ-centered and The headline and article in the tions. more Christ-focused if it is to be rele February 22 issue mistakenly says Unfortunately, one can infer from vant to those hungry for the gospel, that the "Council recommends delay the headline and story that the Exec and it needs to do so now. Unless Fr. ing Covenant Vote to 2015." Our utive Council is recommending drag Thew Forrester attests to the lordship report does not recommend delaying ging its feet on responding to the consideration of the covenant until Anglican Covenant. Nothing could be the 2015 General Convention . further from the truth. The Episcopal Instead we recommend, in keeping Church, through the Executive Coun- LAST CHANCE TO SAVE! 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As we approach General Conven tion, I pray that the bishops and deputies will be open to the move ment of the Spirit in ways that lead us to work out our very real conflicts as brothers and sisters in Christ, not as enemies. For if we are enemies of one another, we risk becoming enemies of the cross of Christ. The problem with irenic proposals, of course, is that the extremes on both sides will have none of them. But this should not discourage our leadership from providing alternatives for the For twenty-four years Homecoming has enjoyed A Columbarium Ministry the privilege of serving over 700 churches majority of Episcopalians who are Revives the age-old obligation of the church nationwide . 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This displayed worry more about American Episco Episcopal Eucharistic Lectionary his recognition of other religious palians and less about the people of NRSV Text - Pew Size - $20 ."' beliefs which I see as a Christian BCP Collects & Psalms - 3-year cycle - Navy Blue Yemen, Urumchi, and Behar. action - respect for others. He real (The Rev.) Christopher L. Webber VISA or MasterCard accepted ized that many religions would be rep Sharon, Conn. Call for our FREE catalog resented in the crowd that attended All books plus S & H except the Gospel and Lectern and probably some who were atheist. www .episcopal-ks.org/shepherd/sm press.him I This was not a religious event, but PoignantMemories secular in nature, and was not a place to evangelize, or preach the gospel. The article on landmark churches Often people can best represent their [TLC, Feb. 15] was commendable. J. Church beliefs by actions and not just words. The mention of Grace Cathedral ~ His prayer was focused on the events Topeka, Kan., brought back man; Development and celebrations pertaining to the poignant memories of the 1975 Institute inauguration just as they should have Thanksgiving Eve fire that destroyed been, and acknowledged believers of the cathedral. Seattle all faiths. Our father, the Very Rev. Leslie The writer of the editorial appears Skerry Olsen, saw it burn, as did we. 2008 June 16 - 27 not to recognize that people have the He spent the rest of his active ministry 2009 June 15 - 26 right to believe differently than Chris planning the rebuilding and restora tion of the cathedral and getting it www.CDITrainers.org tians. It seemed that the author is of the mind to convert all to Christianity, under roof and suitable for worship before retiring in 1984. Dean R. Steve For more information: thus denying their right to believe and Lipscomb has done an admirable job Robert A. Gallagher worship in other ways. Did the writer forget that Jesus was a Jew for his in completing the restoration. 206-300-3700 entire life? As an Episcopalian, I try to We would like our father to be [email protected] respect those of other denominations remembered for the work he did in restoring this glorious cathedral. - For lay & clergy leaders and religions, and I see the writer not Joan Skerry Olsen Hemmers - Developing a healthier parish respecting other beliefs or practices. Maryorie L. Hascall Redlands, Calif. - Developing competence and use of "self" Concord, N.H. Margaret Olsen Girard as leaders New Market, N. H. - Anglican approach to congregational development TheWrong Direction Please send your - Membership growth rooted in an organic Tad de Bordenave has a good point LETTER TO THE EDITOR and appreciative approach when he deplores the inadequate mis to [email protected] sionary outreach of the church (TLC, - Experiential education grounded or mail to: THE LIVING CHURCH, in sound theory Feb. 22], but his finger points in the wrong direction when he suggests that P.O. Box 514036, - Projects & reading in-between summers those ignorant of Jesus are doomed to Milwaukee, WI 53203-3436. 40 THE LIVING CHURCH · MARCH 22. 2009 PEOPLE & PLACES Appointments charge of St. Andrew's, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead , MA 01945. BonnieAnderson is canon of Catedral de El The Rev. VictorJ. Thomasis rector of St. Senor, Quito, Ecuador. James' , 3129 Southmore Blvd., Houston , TX The Rev. MichaelArmstrong is priest-in 77004. charge of St. James', 581 SW Malone St., Lake The Rev. 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Gross, DanielGutierrez , LouiseWeiss. SouthwesternVirginia - Madelyn Betz, Liberal and Catholi, in ,h.ar.1c1cr The Rev. GregoryT. Methvinis vice-rector offering excellence in preparalion for mini~try for all. of Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave., Dallas, GraceBurson, Miranda Hassett, Barbara Tal that lhc Church 's clergy may be TX 75204-2099. cott. godly. /came The Rev. DeniseRonn is vicar of St. Barn The Rev. LaRueDowning , as rector of Trin Trinity College . Faculty of Divini1y abas', PO Box 3226, Valdosta, GA 31604-3226. ity, Spruce Pine, NC. t, Hoskin Avenue The Rev. David Rose is rector of Grace The Rev. Canon GaySilver, as canon to the Torunlo, ON M5S I H8 Church, 210 4th St., Radford , VA 24141. 416-97ij-21H www .trinil) '.utoronto.ca/Di\iini1y The Rev. Susan H. Russell is priest-in- (Continued on next page) MARCH 22. 2009 · TH E LIVIN G CHUR C H 41 THE MISSION BOOKSTORE PEOPLE& PLACES OF NASHOTAH HOUSE AN EPISCOPAL SEMINARY 2777 MISSION ROAD NASHOTAH, WI 53058-9793 Most booksseen in TheLiving Church are available. (Continued from previous page) with Jesuits in Montreal. After leaving the Ask aboutclergy and churchdiscounts. Jesuits in 1948, he was employed as a bilin (262) 646-6529 ordinary in the Diocese of Florida. gual announcer for the Canadian Broad The Rev. Lilly Smith, as deacon at St. casting Co. in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 1953, Mark's, Kimberling City, MO. he moved to Rochester, NY, to work for the Delco Corp . Later he graduated from the SHRINE OF OUR LADY Retirements General Theological Seminary, and in 1961 OF CLEMENCY The Rev. JohnPaul Boyer, as rector of St. he was ordained deacon and priest in Cen Continuous Novena daily at 5.45pm David's, West Seneca, NY. tral New York. Fr. Carter was rector of Send your prayer requests to The Rev. Joe Goss,as rector of Advent, Grace Church, Scottsville, NY, 1963-65; Dunnellon, FL. assistant at St. Michael's , Geneseo , NY, Canon Gordon Reid 1965-69; priest-in-charge of St. Mark's, New S.Clement's Church, 2013 Appletree St. The Rev. Laura Myhr, as rector of St. John's, Marion, NC. Milford, PA, 1970-72; and rector of Philadelphia, PA 19103 Emmanuel, Norwich, NY, 1975-87. He www.s-clements.org The Rev. DawsonTeague, as vicar of Grace Church, Sandersville, GA. moved to Williamstown in 1985 and later The Rev. JohnC. Zellner,as rector of Holy became vicar of St. Andrew's Chapel, North Cross, Valle Crucis, NC. Adams. Fr. Carter is survived by his wife, Joan; a daughter, Paige; a son, Timothy; and Deaths a sister, Eleanor Hind. WANTED The Rev. Martin Bell, formerly a mis The Rev. RobertP. Holdt, 86, retired Clergy Vestments, Altar Hangings, sioner in the dioceses of Oklahoma and priest of the Diocese of West Texas, died Altarware, Clergy Black Wool Northern Michigan, died Jan. 17. He Jan. 4 in San Antonio. Capes, Holy Communion Kits, was 71. Fr. Holdt was born in Baltimore and Stoles, Etc. For Churches in New Fr. Bell was born in Evanston, IL, and graduated from Washington College and foundland/Labrador. Also supply educated at Beloit College and Episcopal Virginia Theological Seminary. He was clergy for year-long term assign Divinity School. He was ordained as deacon ordained deacon in 1945 and priest in 1946. in 1964 and priest in 1965 in the Diocese of After serving as priest-in-charge of two ments. Contact: The Rev. Alexan Michigan. His parochial ministry included churches in the Diocese of Alaska, he was der Daley, P.O. Box 511, North being rector of St. Andrew's, Algonac , MI, rector of Grace Church, Darlington, MD, Andover, MA 01845 (978) 686-6858. 1967-69, vicar of St. John's, Speedway, IN, 1948-51; a military chaplain, 1951-73; and 1974-77, and rector of St. Francis' , Pelham, vicar of Holy Cross, San Antonio, 1982-84. AL, 1989-95. He was missioner in Oklahoma Fr. Holdt retired in 1985. He is survived by a from 1986 to 1989, and in Northern Michi daughter, Judith; two grandchildren; and a gan, 1995-99. Fr. Bell also was a chaplain at brother, Donald. the University of Michigan for a time, and was involved in other non-parochial min The Rev. TerenceE. Keefe,rector of All istries. He also was the author of several Saints' Church, Sterling, CO, for 30 years, books . In retirement in lived in St. Ignace, died Jan. 6 in Sterling of complications MI. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and two from Parkinson's Disease. He was 75. children. A native of Tulsa, OK, Fr. Keefe grew up in the Kansas City area. He was a graduate The Rev. CharlesA. Boland,deacon of of Kansas State University and Berkeley the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, Divinity School. Following ordination to the died Jan. 11 at Piedmont Medical Center. diaconate in 1959 and the priesthood in He was 70. 1960, he was priest-in-charge of St. Hilda's, A native of Charleston, SC, Deacon Kimball , NE, 1959-72, and founded and Boland was a graduate of The Citadel and served Good Shepherd, Harrisburg, NE, Winthrop University. He was ordained in 1962-72. He was rector of the Sterling parish 1974, and assisted at Church of Our Savior, from 1972 until 2001. He was also chaplain Rock Hill, SC, 1974-85, and St. Paul's, Fort at Sterling Regional Medical Center. In the Mill, 1985-94. He was a veteran of the Army Diocese of Nebraska, Fr. Keefe was active and retired from Bowater Industries, where in youth ministries, and in Colorado he was he was employed for 34 years. Deacon a member of executive council and chair Did you pass up Boland is survived by his wife, Irene; a son, man of the Camps and Conference Commit Mark, of Rock Hill; a daughter, Rebecca tee . He is survived by his sister, Ann Braun, your last chance Ash, of Rock Hill; three brothers, Herbert, of Woodstock, NY. of Summerville, SC; Richard, of Sunset Beach, NC, and Wade, of Cordele, GA; and a The Rev. Perry F. Miller, 94, who to SAVE? grandson . served the Diocese of Connecticut for 30 years, died Feb. 22 in St. Petersburg, FL, The Rev. David R. Carter,85, retired where he resided. priest of the Diocese of Central New Born in Middletown, CT, he was a graduate York, died Jan. 10 in Williamstown, MA, of New York University and Berkeley Divinity TURN BACK where he resided. School. He was ordained to the diaconate in A native of Hyde Park, Ontario, Canada, 1947 and the priesthood in 1948, then spent TO PAGE 38 he graduated from the College du Sacre his entire ordained ministry in Connecticut. Couer, Sudbury, Ontario, and began training Fr. Miller was vicar of St. John the Evangelist 42 THE LIVING CHURCH · MARCH 22. 2009 Resource s for Bapti smal Living ■ Congregational Renewa l ■ Vestry Training/ Retreats ■ Baptismal Preparation Church, Wallingford, 1948-49; rector of All ■ Lenten Studi es Saints' , Oakville, 1949-53; rector of Christ ■ Churches in Transition Church, Norwalk, 1953-61; and rector of All Using the baptism covenant this book examines Saints', Meriden, 1962-76. He retired in 1976. Do You Beli ve? wh(lf is involved in a pa rtnership with God. Fr. Miller was a former member of the dioce Auth or Nancy Ann McLa ughlin holds degrees san council and the Episcopal Academy. He is in mini str y and congregat ional developm ent. survived by a son, Robert, of Harmony, ME. She is an edu cator and advisor and is availabl e for spiritu al retreats or speakin g engage ments. The Rev. TimothyPickering , 85, rector Only $15 .00 of the Chur ch of the Redeemer , Bryn Mawr, PA, for 21 years , died Jan. 5 of Available through: www.GodParenting.info For more info e-mail: Nancy@GodPar enting.info pulmonary fibrosis at Paoli (PA) Hospi tal. He was born in Salem, MA, and was a graduate of Harvard University, then served with the Navy during World War II. He went on to graduate from Virginia Theo logical Seminary. In 1951, he was ordained dea con and pr iest. Fr. Pickering was assistant at Trinity, Columb us, OH, 1951-53; rector of St. Michael's, Toledo , OH, 1953-67; and rector in Bryn Mawr, 1967-88. He retired in 1988. In the Diocese of Pennsy lvania he was a mem ber of the diocesan cow1cil and was clean of Visit our new, informati ve website the Merion Deanery. He was also a member EICKHOF of the board of Episcopal Community Serv C OLUMBAR I A I N C www.eickhofcolumbaria.com ices and the Dolphins of Delawar e Valley. Helpin g chur ches Surviving Fr. Pickering are two sons, Tuno 1-800-253-0457 thy, Jr. , and Jo hn ; a daught er, Ann; six extend the ir minis try grandch ildren and a brother . The Rev. Alfonso Sanchez, assistant priest at St. Michael's Church, Anaheim , CA, died Jan. 30 during a brief hospital ization. He was 67. Fr. Sanc hez was born in San Pedro , Mex ico. He comp leted theo logical studies at the Anglican Seminaro San Andreas in Mexico City. He was ordained deacon in 2002 and pr iest in 2003 in the Diocese of Los Angeles, and had served in Anaheim ever since . He is survived by his wife, Maria de la Luz, and three children , Alfonso , Jr., Rodolfo and Grise lde. The Rev. JohnWhiton Simons , 78, died Dec. 30 at his home in Pittsboro , NC, fol lowing several years of declining health . Fr. Sin1ons was a native of Melrose, MA, and a graduate of Drury Univers ity and Bex ley Hall. He was ordained deacon and priest in 1959, then served as rector of St. Philip's Churc h, Cleve land, 1959-70; rect or of Grace , Willoughby, OH, 1970-87; and rector of Trinity, Colwnbus, OH, 1987-91. After moving to North Caro lina , he was involved in ministry at St. John's , Henderson , and St. Bart holomew 's, Pittsboro. He also served in the Ohio National Guard and later was its chaplain. Fr. Sin1ons is survived by his wife, Nancy; three so ns, Richard , Robert, and Andy; a daughter , Karen; nine grandchil dren; two sisters , Adah Stalnaker and Dorothy Gibso n; and two brothers , the Rev. Webster, and the Rev. Harrison. Next week ... Jesus Our High Priest MARC I i 22. 2009 · T H E I IVING Cl I URCH 4 3 THE LIVINGCHURCH Refinishing FOUNDATION,INC . Upholstering The Rev. Thomas A. Fras er , Riverside, ill. Reversible Cushions Mrs. John M. Hayden , La rosse, Wis. New Pews and Kneelers The Rt. Rev. Dorsey F. Henderson , Ji: , Colwnbia, S.C. The Rev. Charles He nery , Delafield, Wis. The Rt. Rev. Bertra m N. He rlong , Franklin, Te1rn. Jordan Hylde n, Dw-ham, .C. The Rev. Ja y C. Jame s , Raleigh, C. David A. Ka.lvelag e , Pewaukee, Wis. Brotherhood of St. Andrew David H. Ke ller , Greenvill , S.C. 125 Years of Ministry to Men and Boys The Rev. Steven J. Kell y, Detroit, Mich. www. brotherhoodsta nd rew. org brotherhoodofsta nd rew@verizon .net The Rt. Rev. Edward Littl e II , South Bend, Ind. Th RL.R ev. D. Bru ce Ma.cPherson , Alexandria, La. Come Serve Richard Mammana , Jr., Stamford, Conn. Christ with US! The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Mill e r, Milwaukee, Wis. Dani e l Muth , St. Leonard, Mel. The Rev. Ca.non Micha el Perko , Albuquerque, .M. Th e Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande (DRG) is a welcom ing community of faith, richly diverse in geograp h y, culture, and the Thomas Riley , Vienna, Va. o log ica l ex pres ion within th e Episcopa l C hur ch and the Anglican Co mmuni on. Sp read from the maje stic mount ain s of Northern Miss Augusta D. Rodd.is , (em ritus) N ew Mex ico to th e dese rt beauty of Southern New Mexic o and Marshfield, Wis. Southwest Texas, we are co mmitted to mini sterin g together in the missio n and mini stry of C hri st Jesu and hi s C hur ch. Miriam K. Sta.uff , W e are ac tivel y see kin g prayerfu l clergy wh o ca n lead, te ac h , and guide th e Body Wauwatosa, Wis. of Ch rist in thi s di ocese. We are see kin g c lergy who have a love for the gospel The Rev. Canon Mark Stevenson , and want to work in a co lleg ia l style . We have both full-time and pa rt -t ime posi tions ranging from urb an parishes in El Paso, TX, Farmin gto n and Ca rlsbad, NM, Baton Rouge, La. to rural and clu ster chur ch es aro und the di ocese. W e are loo kin g for women and men who are ca lled to serve Chri t, preach the gospel, and lift up the C hur ch and Howard M. Tischler, Albuquerque, N.M. peop le to the glory of God. Shirleen S. Wait , www.dioceserg.org/deployment, deployment@dioce serg.org Atlantic Beach, Fla. (SOS) 881,0636 44 THE LIVING CHURCH· MA RCH 22. 2009 CLASSIFIEDS ALTAR MISSALS WANTED POSITIONS OFFERED POSITIONS OFFERED ALTAR EDITION MISSALS WANTED: Episcopal FULL-TIME RECTOR: Alf Saints' Episcopal Church, FULL-TIME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES: priest in search of large altar editions of The Anglican Hershey, PA, a pleasant , professional area parish with abun Saint Luke's Parish, Darien, CT. is seeking an experienced, Missal (American Edition) and The American Missal for dant growth potential . is seeking a dynamic , thoughtful and energetic and fun individual for this full-time lay position my personal library and for liturgical use. compassionate priest to seize this opportunity for growth whose focus is to develop relationships with the youth of our Please contact Fr. Richard Robyn at (917) 658-6314 or while advancing mission, outreach and youth programs. Our parish so that they grow personally in faith. build an accept [email protected]. new rector will foster diversity and parishioner involvement , ing community and work alongside our neighbors to serve leading us to become a beacon of Christian purpose and serv the world. Lead weekly youth group meetings, organize BOOKS ice in the community. Our outstanding All Saints • Child Care outreach projects including summer mission trips, and most ANGLICAN BIBLIOPOLE: theological booksellers. Center is a Jubilee Center. A planned renovation will importantly. develop relationships with 200+ potential youth Saratoga Springs, NY. (518) 587-7470. improve accessibility and comfort for our parishioners. All and their families. Organizational and leadership qualities [email protected] Saints' is a congenial , inviting congregation , evolving into a needed. Competitive salary . Please send resumes to program parish , in an historic chocolate-scented community . [email protected]. CHURCH FURNISHINGS We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. FLAGS AND BANNERS: Custom designed Episcopal Please send your letter of interest, resume and COO profile FULL-TIME RECTOR: SL Johns Church, Huntingdon, flags and banners by Festival Flags in Richmond .Virginia. to Janet Hoffman, Discernment Committee Chair, All PA. Join us on our journey with Christ. We are St. John 's Please contact us by phone at 800-233-5247 or by E-mail Saints' Episcopal Church, 310 Elm Ave., Hershey, PA Episcopal Church, in beautiful central Pennsylvania. We at [email protected]. 17033, or email us at [email protected]. For seek a full-time rector for our pastoral-sized congregation. more information visit: www.allsaintshershey.org. CHURCH CHAIR RE-RUSHING AVAILABLE! New Our priorities include pastoral care, spiritual growth , support service from R. Geis sler, Inc. For more information, of lay ministry, acceptance of all, and a love of youth. If you ASSISTANT CHAPLAIN INTERNSHIP: Washington please call (800) 862-3159 or e-mail : [email protected]. have creative new ideas as well as an appreciation for our tra University Episcopal Campus Ministry, St Louis, MO. ditional liturgy, contact us. Contact Kari Tietjens, Discern FELLOWSHIPS Are you looking for a way to develop your skills for min ment Chair, at [email protected] or visit istry after graduation? Do you like working with college www.stjohnshuntpa.org. FELLOWS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: The School students as they work to live out their faith? Then we're of Theology at Sewanee: The University of the South looking for you! The ECM at Washington University in FULL-TIME RECTOR: Epiphany Episcopal Church, Sewanee, TN, is now accepting applications for this fellow St. Louis has an opening for a full -time assistant chaplain Sedan, KS: We are a warm, loving community of people ship program. Fellows visit for two weeks to accomplish for the 2008-2009 academic year. This 40-hour a week, who feel deeply about our parish family and our church. their own programs of academic study and spiritual refresh yearlong internship carries with it housing , a $1,000 a We are blessed with a beautiful church building and ment, and to share in the seminary community. Each suc month stipend, and full medical benefits. recently celebrated our 100th year in the church. We are cessful applicant receives a $500 fellowship and faculty To find our more about WUECM , check out our website : comprised of approximately 60 communicants and are supervision. Two sessions are offered: Oct. 26-Nov. 6, 2009. www.diocesemo,org/rockwellhouse. You may also e economically stable. We seek a rector who is interested in and Feb . 22-March 5, 2010. Application deadline is June mail: [email protected]. an opportunity to grow the church and is focused on youth 5. To apply, please send : I) curriculum vitae, 2) dates pre and family. For more information about Epiphany, Sedan. ferred, and 3) 500-600 word statement about your project to FULL-TIME RECTOR: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, please visit www.epiphanysedan.org. Please submit The School of Theology Programs Center, Attn. Sarah Webster Groves, MO. Thriving parish with funded build cover letter , resume and COO to Mary Simpson, Search Welcher, Fellows-in-Residence , 335 Tennessee Ave .. ing expansion project in the Metro St. Louis area, next Committee Chair, P.O. Box 367, Sedan, KS 67361 or Sewanee, TN 37383-0001. door to Eden Seminary and Webster University. Rich in [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]; Fax : (931) 598-3302; history and tradition, we seek someone with strong lirur gical leadership, committed to pastoral care with vision to Phone : 1-800-722-1974. help our congregation continue to thrive. We invite you to PART-TIME PRIEST: Christ Church, Harlan, KY, e-mail your inquiry to the Rev. Canon Dan Smith at: offers a priest a long-term , part-time position with very POSITIONS OFFERED [email protected]. nice home and stipend. Lovely , peaceful mountains with a FULL-TIME RECTOR: SL John's Episcopal Church, faithful, friendly congregation. FULL-TIME RECTOR: St. John'., Episcopal Church, E-mail: [email protected]. Charlotte, NC, is seeking an inspirational leader who can located in sunny Odessa, Texas, seeks a priest with a pre recognize the strengths of our parish and engage our ferred 3 year s experience and strong skills in lirurgy , pas membership to more fully reach our potential as members toral care . youth and administration. We are a friendly . POSITIONS WANTED of the body of Christ. The candidate who is selected will medium-sized. diverse worship community, oriented to also be a dynamic preacher whose sermons are biblically ANGLICAN ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER seeks both families and individuals. We are liturgically tradi based. and who is a spiritual role model led and empow three-quarters to full-time position in a parish where tional with growing youth, Bible study and ECW pro ered by the Holy Spirit . We seek an individual who will music is a valued priority. Master's degree with doctoral grams along with strong outreach and music programs. continue our long-standing focus on outreach and who work in organ performance and church music , and 30+ We also have an affiliated pre-K-6 grade school. For more will also continue to place a priority on our youth and years of experience working with different age groups , information or to view our parish profile . visit college-aged students in particular. Combined school and children. as well as Christian education programs for all www.stjohnsodessa.org. Resumes may be sent to call parish post seriou sly considered as well. Contact Dennis ages. Our rector 's concern and compassion for parish committee chairman. Charles Chambers at 4526 E. Uni Flynn at [email protected] or (805) 237-9062 . ioners will motivate his or her oversight of our pastoral versity, Bldg. 3, Odessa, TX, 79762. He may also be con needs. tacted by phone. (432) 634-3334 or e-mail St. John's is a corporate-sized parish of over 3,000 mem RETIREMENT/ [email protected]. An informational DVD bers. located in suburban Charlotte. With a full staff and about our church and community is also available . RELOCATION numerous programs and activities, our new rector will also possess strong administrative and leadership skills to RETIRING? Consider SEWANEE, TN effectively oversee the operations of a large and active FULL-TIME RECTOR: SL Paul's Episcopal Church, You ' ll be amazed' parish. Montrose, PA. St. Paul's, in the Diocese of Bethlehem, is www.SewaneeRealty.info Resumes should be submitted to: William Sigmon, located in the county seat of a small rural town in north Chair, St. John's Episcopal Church Rector Search east Pennsylvania. Our parish has an active and varied Committee, 2900 High Ridge, Charlotte, NC 28270. spiritual life, and a wide local outreach ministry. It seeks TRAVEL/ PILGRIMAGES E-mail: [email protected]. an energetic, caring, and empowering leader who demon We also invite interested candidate s to view our parish strates ·a sound grounding in scripture. We seek a rector Worldwide Pilgrimage Ministries is a fully accredited travel profile containing extensive information about our church who relates easily to youth , encourages lay leadership, is ministry that arranges adult, youth and choir spirirual jour neys to Israel, Turkey, Greece, Italy, England, France, Spain. at our website: www.saintjohns-charlotte.org. enthusiastic about our mission . and will work with us to grow our church and strengthen our community . lf inter Scotland, Ireland and South Africa. We offer a full range of FULL-TIME RECTOR: Alf Saints' Episcopal Church, ested contact: [email protected] or Diocese of Bethle cruises. Phone: 1-800-260-5104: E-mail: [email protected]; River Ridge, LA. We are a welcoming , spirirually grounded , hem, 333 Wyandotte St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Website: www.worldwidepilgrimage.com. and Eucharistically centered parish located in a suburb of Please visit http://www.stpaulschurchmontrose.org for New Orleans. We are seeking a full-time rector to help us more information about St. Paul's , including our parish VOCATIONS expand our outreach ministries . deepen our spiritual fellow profile. ship, develop educational programs for all ages, and collab ls the Religious life/or You? lfyou are single , male . and orate with us in growing our church . View our brochure on interested in living a traditional Benedictine life , write to: our website at www.aJlsaintsneworleans.org and contact MORECLASSIFIEDS AVAILABLE ONLINE! Vocations, St. Joseph Monastery, 114 Live Oak Dr., Pete Bohnsack, Search Committee Chair, at www.livingchurch.org Natchez, MS 39120 ; visit www.osbms.org; or e-mail [email protected] or (504) 232-3173. [email protected] for more information . MARCH 22. 2009 · THE LIVING CHURCH 45 Church Directory SAN DIEGO, CA NEW ORLEANS, LA WELLSBORO, PA ALL SAINTS' Sixth & Pennsylvania Ave. CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (504) 895-6602 ST. PAUL'S (570) 724-4771 Website: www.allsaintschurch.org (619) 298-7729 2919 St. Charles Ave. Website: www.stpaulswellsboro.org Fr. Tony Noble, SSC On the street car line at the corner of 6th St. The Rev. Canon Gregory P. Hinton Sun 8 (Low). 10 (High); Daily Mass: Tues 12; Wed 9:30; Website: www.cccnola.org Sat Eu 7, Sun Eu 8, 1O; Wed H Eu 12 Thur s 7 & 6 ; Fri 9:30; Sat 9 The Very Rev. David duPlantier, dean Sun Mass 7:30 (1928), 10 (Choral H Eu), 6 (Rite II). Daily Mass: CHARLESTON, SC FORT MYERS BEACH, FL M-F 12:15. Sat 9:30 CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION ST. RAPHAEL'S 5601 Williams Drive (239) 463-6057 218 Ashley Ave. (843) 722-2024 www.saint-raphaels.org [email protected] Website: www .holycom.org The Rev. Alice Marcrum , r NEWARK, NJ The Rev. Dow Sanderson, r; the Rev. Dan Clarke, c; the Rev. GRACE CHURCH 950 Broad St., at Federal Sq. Sun H Eu 9; Tues Taize 7; Thurs Rosary 4 (Chapel) Patrick Allen, assoc Website: www.gracechurchinnewark.org Sun Mass 8 (Low) 10:30 (Solemn High) The Rev. J. Carr Holland Ill, r STUART, FL Sun Masses 8 & 10 (Sung); Mon-Fri 12:10 ST. MARY 'S 623 E. Ocean Blvd. (772) 287-3244 DALLAS,TX CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS 4052 Herschel Ave. Website: www.stmarys-stuart.org The Rev. Will Brown, r The Rev. Thomas T. Pittenger, r; the Rev. David Fran Best little choir in Texas! coeur, assoc r; the Rev. Stephen Fregeau, the Rev. PASSAIC, NJ ST. JOHN'S Lafayette and Passaic Avenues Sun Mass 8:30 & 10:30 (Sung) Canon Richard Hardman, Dr. Allen Rosenberg, organist Website: www.stjohnschurchpassaicnj.org (973) 779-0966 Call (214) 528-3855 for daily masses. & choir dir The Rev. William C. Thiele , p-i-c [email protected] Sun Eu 7:30, 9, 9 (contemporary) , 11, 5. Tues H Eu 12:10; Sun Low Mass 8, Sung Mass 10:30. HD anno . Thurs H Eu 10, Sat 5 MILWAUKEE, WI ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL (414) 271-7719 818 E. Juneau Ave. www.ascathedral.org HONOLULU, HI RED BANK, NJ Sun Masses 8, 10 (Sung). Daily Mass. MP & EP as posted ST. MARK'S (808) 732-2333 TRINITY CHURCH 65 W. Front St. Website : 539 Kapahulu Ave. (#13 Bus end of line from Waikiki) www.TrinityRedBank.org Sun Masses 7, 9 (Sung); MWF 8 (5th Sun 8 only) The Rev. Christopher Rodriguez, r Sun Masses 8 & 10:15 (Sung), MP and EP Daily LUTHERAN CHICAGO, IL ASCENSION 1133 N. LaSalle Blvd . at Elm NEW YORK, NY BORON,CA RESURRECTION Sr. Citizens Ctr. 20 Mule Team Rd. www.ascensionchicago.org (312) 664-1271 PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH Sun Eu 8 Sisters of St. Anne (312) 642-3638 The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min., r The Rev. Gary P. Fertig, r; the Rev. Kurt Olson The Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, v Sun Masses 8 (Low), 9 (Sung) 11 (Sol & Ser), MP 7:30, E&B (212) 602-0800 MOJAVE, CA 4 (1S, Oct-May) Daily: MP 6:40 (ex Sun) Masses 7, 6:20 HOPE CHURCH K and Inyo Streets (909) 989-3317 Watch hear our services and concerts on the Web (Wed), 10 (Sat); EP M-S 6, Sun 4; C Sat 5:30-6, Sun 10:30- & The Rev. William R. Hampton, STS www.trinitywallstreet.org 10:50 Rosary 9:30 Sat Sun Eu 10 RIVERSIDE, IL (CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN) TRINITY Broadway at Wall Street ST. PAUL'S PARISH 60 Akenside Rd. Sun H Eu 9 & 11:15. Mon-Fri MP 8:15, H Eu 12:05, EP 5:15. www.stpaulsparish.org (708) 447-1604 Open Sun 7-4 ; Mon-Fri 7 -6; Sat 8-4 The Rev. Thomas A. Fraser, r; the Rev. Richard R. Daly, To place a church directory listing, SSC, parochial vicar; the Rev.canon AlbertW. Y. Mensah, asst. ST. PAUL'S Broadway at Fulton contact Amber Muma at Sat Vigil Mass 5, Sun Masses 8:30 (Solemn) & 10 (Sung) The Rev. Canon James H. Cooper, D. Min., r . Wkdy Eu Tues 7, Wed 7, Fri 10:30. Sacrament of Reconcilia Sun H Eu 8, 10. Mon-Sat Prayer Service 12:30 [email protected] . tion 1st Sat 4-4:30 & by appt., Rosary 4th Tues 8:45, /VC Open Sun 7-4 ; Mon-Sat 10-6 CHURCH DIRECTORY KEY Light face type denotes AM , bold face PM; add, address; anno, announced; A-C, Ante-Communion; appt., appointment ; B, Benediction; C, Confes sions; Cho , Choral; Ch S, Church School ; CP, Contemplative/Centering Prayer; c, curate; d, deacon, d.r.e., director of religious education; EP, Evening Prayer; Eu, Eucharist; Ev, Evensong; ex. except; JS, 1st Sunday; hol, holiday; HC, Holy Communion; HD, Holy Days; HS, Healing Service; HU, Holy Unction; Instr, Instructions; Int, Intercessions; LOH, Laying On of Hands; Lit, Litany; Mat. Matins; MP, Morning Prayer; P, Penance; r, rector; r-em, rector emeritus; Ser, Sermon; Sol, Solemn; SD, Spiritual Direction; Sta, Stations; V, Vespers; v, vicar; YA, Young Adult ; YPF, Young People 's Fellowship. 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