Dear Friend,
Happy Thanksgiving! Bishop Mariann offers a prayer for Thanksgiving in her blog this week. As the church year comes to a close, we start to look to Advent, with many parish events planned in December. This week, we also wanted to share a look at what is going on in the church around the world and the nation. Enjoy your holiday with friends and family and travel safely! |
 Bishop's Blog
Thanksgiving
Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of creation, and for the mystery of love.
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Discoveries and Discernment:
How Are We Called to Connect Right Here?
by Lesley Krauland, a parishioner at St. Patrick's and a member of the Diocesan Retreat Committee
 My sister pleaded, "Come on, Les, come to my birthday party at The Black Cat!" So, I left rural Maryland around 8 p.m. and drove into the heart and soul of D.C. The Black Cat is a nightclub in a formerly gritty neighborhood that has experienced a transformation, becoming a hot spot of restaurants, culture, and nightlife. I searched for parking, and a sketchy-looking guy told me I could park in his lot down an alley off 14th. I asked, "Is this really a safe place to park?" He nodded yes, of course. I decided to trust him.
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News from the Diocese
Formation of Diocesan Worship and Music Commission
Bishop Mariann invites those interested in serving on a newly-formed Diocesan Commission to contact her.  The Commission will assist the Bishop to plan and execute diocesan worship and to provide creative liturgical resources to congregations. She is particularly interested in liturgical innovation, augmenting the traditional resources of the Book of Common Prayer with worship that reflects the diversity and creativity of our diocese. The Commission will be flexible, nimble (using technology to communicate and plan), and fun. Those wishing to apply, please send letter of interest and brief description of liturgical/musical background to Keely Thrall at kthrall@edow.org
2012 Bishop's Appeal: Double the value of your gift
There is no better time than now to give to the Bishop's Appeal. An anonymous donor has issued a challenge grant: The anonymous donor will match all contributions to the Bishop's Appeal between now and December 31-up to a total of $30,000. This means that each contribution to the Bishop's Appeal received before the end of the year will be effectively doubled. To donate now, visit the website
Volunteer at Church House
The staff of Church House depend on the generous service of volunteer Receptionists throughout the week. They are an integral part of the Church House team. Receptionists provide a warm welcome, offer hospitality, assist with routine clerical work and research. Special project support is another important part of their work. We seek individuals who are available on Thursdays or Fridays and who have 4 - 6 hours to give that day. Parking is provided. For more information or to recommend someone, contact Kathleen Hall at khall@edow.org or 202-537-6522.
Children to Children Annual Appeal 2012-2013  The Southern Africa Partnership Committee encourages the children of your congregations to participate in this year's appeal to feed the spirits of kids from Richmond, South Africa. Financial contributions will provide varied gifts from musical instruments, DVD's and dance costumes that will expand their horizons and feed their spirits. In addition children will be able to send pictures and drawings to the children in Richmond. Brochures about this year's campaign are in the mail to all congregations this week.
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Upcoming Diocesan Events
Canon Installation, November 29, 5:30pm
The Installation of The Reverend Michele V. Hagans as Canon for Ministry Initiatives and Ms. Josephine P. Rick as Canon for Congregational Vitality at a service of Evensong. Washington National Cathedral, reception following. Clergy invited to process (choir dress). RSVP by November 26 to kthrall@edow.org
The 33th Annual InterFaith Concert will be held on Thursday, December 6, 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street, NW, Washington, DC. This annual concert is a fundraiser for the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, which includes eleven world religions. The Concert is also held to honor someone who has actively participated in deepening interfaith relations in Washington. This year the Concert honors Imam Mohammed Magid of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) in Herndon, VA. and will presents music, chant and dance performances by members of six of the eleven religious communities in DC, including Baha'i drummers, Cambodian Buddhist dancers, Islamic chanters as well as, Protestant, Roman Catholic and Zoroastrian choirs!. Reserved seats are $30 and general admission is $15. Tickets are available at the door, and in advance by online at www.ifcmw.org or call 202-234-6300. 118th Convention of EDOW will take place February 1-2, 2013 at the Washington National Cathedral. Online registration REQUESTS for exhibitors is now open, and the submission deadline is January 4, 2013. All information can be found online. Please remember that not all requests for exhibit space can be accommodated every year. Guidelines are posted on the website.  Resolutions or canonical change requests must be signed by a member of Convention and received by no later than 5 p.m. Monday, December 3. For assistance and standard format, please call Ann Talty, the Governance Officer, at (202)537-6548 and/or look on website. Please submit to: Secretary of the Convention, Episcopal Church House, Mount St. Alban, Washington, DC 20016. If you intend to submit a resolution, please check in with us rather than wait until the last minute. Delegate Certification: Rectors and parish offices, please note that all delegates and alternate delegates must be certified by 30 days prior to the Convention
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The Church in the World
A look at Episcopal and Anglican news from
around the nation and the world
England says 'no' to women as bishops
After incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spoke in favor of allowing women to become bishops in the Church of England, the Church voted to reject the legislation.
Response from Deborah Meister, rector at St. Alban's
In 1936, The Archbishops' Commission on the Ministry of Women, which had been considering whether the church should begin to ordain woman, issued the following report: We maintain that the ministration of women...will tend to produce a lowering of the spiritual tone ... Continue reading →...»
South Carolinians affirm decision to leave Episcopal Church
The majority of South Carolina Episcopalians who attended a special convention at St. Philip's Church Nov. 17 affirmed actions by Bishop Mark Lawrence and the diocesan Standing Committee a month ago to disaffiliate the diocese from the Episcopal Church.
Durham Bishop Justin Welby named 105th archbishop of Canterbury
Following months of anticipation and media speculation, Downing Street confirmed Nov. 9 that the Queen has approved the nomination of Diocese of Durham Bishop Justin Welby as the 105th archbishop of Canterbury.
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Clergy & Leadership Highlights
Finding Our Voices
Ana Hernandez, a composer/arranger, writer, and workshop/retreat leader, discusses the power music
can carry in a service. Read more...
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 Parish Events
November 29, December 6, December 13, December 20
7:30-9pm: "The Intersection of Biomedical Ethics
and Our Ordinary Lives" with Rev. Phillip Cato
at St. Barnabas, Leeland
December 1
12-2:30pm: Christmas Tea, St. James', Indianhead
December 2
Jews and Christians: Reframing the Relationship on Israel/Palestine, St. John's, Georgetown 10am: Forum on the Themes of Advent with Rev. Virginia Gerbasi, St. John's, Lafayette Square 11:30am: Advent Lessons and Carols, All Souls, DC December 5
11:30am: Fabulous 50+ Luncheon, St. Paul's, Piney December 8
9am-1pm: The Nativity of the Spirit: A Quiet Advent Day, St. Alban's
For a complete list of events, visit the diocesan calendar |
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Prayers and Visitations
November 25- The Last Sunday after Pentecost:
The Feast of Christ the King
Cycle of Prayer:
Christ Church, La Plata (Port Tobacco Parish) - Joseph W. Trigg, Rector; Eric W. Shoemaker, Assistant Rector. The Daughters of the King. Pray for church musicians and choirs.  Pray for all travelers. Pray for our national life and all the blessings of God's hand.
Prayer List
Sarah Colvin (postulant)'s daughter's personal health (Anna), Margaret Pollock's personal health, David Pollock's personal health, Meg Ingalls' personal health, Paula Clark's personal health, Robert (Bob) Gillespie's personal health, Sherrill Page's personal health, Michael Marrett's personal health, Peter Antoci's partner's person health (Don), Geoff Price's personal health, Sheila McJilton's personal health, Shell Kimble's brother's personal health (Jeremy), Carol Jablonski's newly born grand niece's health (Julia Rose), Martha Bonwitt's husband's personal health (Bill), Vaughan Booker's personal health, Arnold Taylor's personal health
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Employment
Development Director- Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington Parish Administrator for Programs and Facilities- St. Mark's Episcopal, Capitol Hill Christian Education Director- St. Bartholomew's, Laytonsville Full descriptions of these positions and clergy positions be found on the diocesan employment page |
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Video: Tent City
 | | Steve Brigham, known as "Minister Steve," quit his job and became a part of tent city five years ago. |
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