tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39233322011-04-22T01:38:08.584-04:00The Life of an Anglican Parish in White Plains, NY Sunday Services at 8:00 and 10:00 amGawainnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-61995486551390275702007-05-04T14:10:00.000-04:002007-05-04T14:11:02.727-04:00

Hi friends, acquaintences, businesses, ex-lovers, family, webmasters, etcI accidentally sent out a "tagged" email to everyone in my address book.  It is not a virus.  I was tagged myself and did a little searching into the site.   Lets just say that when I hit send, I didn't understand it would go through my address book.  I hope you don't get any more spam than you already do. No need for

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Gawain D, 37 White Plains, NY Gawain D has added you as a friend Is Gawain D your friend?   Please respond or Gawain may think you said no :( Click here to unsubscribe from Tagged, P.O. Box 193152 San Francisco, CA 94119-3152

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Greetings:We're busy setting up our new blog, which will take some time. For now, this will not be updated regularly. We've moved to moveable type, based upon the model of the Church of St. Martin's in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, which is a fairly easy to use website. They use mychurchevents.com to schedule events. It fits nicely within their blog.Thank you for your occasional

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Having a good time

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Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!!After the drought and subdued nature of Lent, the introspection and participation of Holy Week here we are in Eastertide (yes, it DOES last more than one Sunday), it's joy, thanksgiving, celebration and relief.... well, the clergy en masse are recovering from a long - usually lonely - week. It's over and it isn't.I sit here, this

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It's odd, isn't it.... the verses of Scripture that can pop into your head sometimes.With the goings on between the loosely knit members of the Anglican purple cloth in the news this week.... well, this one popped right up.If we love one another, don't we try and try again? If we love one another, isn't there enough room at the table of discussion for everyone?Historically, everyone knows on some

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Correction!: The shrove Tuesday dinner will be held at St. Bartholomew's Church, not Trinity on February 8th. Dinner begins between 6:30pm and 7:00pm and ends no later than 9:30pm. Blood Drive on February 4th in the auditorium from 2-6 PM. Candlemas / Presentation of Our Lord service at 7:30pm on February 2nd. If you are interested in joining us for the Wednesday Lenten Discussions

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Lord, do something about your Church. It is so awful, it is hard not to feel ashamed of belonging to it. Most of the time it seems to be all the things you condemned: hierarchical, conventional, judgmental, hypocritical, respectable, comfortable, moralising, compromising, clinging to its privileges and worldly securities, and when not positively objectionable, merely

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whether it's the weather, or an unimaginable disaster, or the flu, or a disability, or the wear and tear of the years, some things just plain pull up us short and we are presented with the opportunity to look at our lives and deep within ourselves and have a long conversation with God. i have been quite ill for over a month now. i have not been @ my parish, i have not been innundated with get

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For those of you who missed it! [On matthew 4:12-23] Well, it's nice to see everyone here today - I'm impressed. We have our own mini-apocalypse going on out there. I think Gary thinks that we're supposed to celebrate the Eucharist with a shovel. Whever there is a storm we get a little taste of the world that scripture arises from - a mini apocalypse. Since we're in an affluent,

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Because of the snowstorm, the deacon and the organist will not be driving to White Plains. I don't expect most of the LOLs to come down. Still, I'll preach a sermon, and make it a roarin' one for all the dedicated parizzoners who represent in the holy of holies. We'll sing everything acapella, which is an adventure only the truly faithful can comprehend. Peace to all who crave it.

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"What anyone’s life means is not exclusively his own affair. He lives in relation — to others and to a society. At the simplest level, what often most shocks and grieves people who have been close to a suicide is the feeling that someone who has killed himself did not know what he really meant to his friends or family, did not know that he was loved and valued. And even when someone who

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Corinthians Sermon A sermon on I Corinthians 1:1-19 Life doesn't really change after high school. Just like high school, the real world has cliques. The nerds, musicians, jocks and do-gooders oftne find themselves in similar groups afterwards. And there are the jocks of the business world, the geeks who develop the technology and ideas, and the do gooders who enter the non-profit world or

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The following is a letter to the Episcopal Diocese of New York from Bishop E. Don Taylor as he prepares for his visit to India. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Several months ago, our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Mark S. Sisk, asked me to make a visit to the Diocese of Madras at the invitation of the Bishop there, to address the Synod of the Church in Madras which meets next week, January 12 – 15, 2005.

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This Saturday, there will be a spectacular performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for a performance at 1:30. We'll leave from the church at 12:30. For more information http://www.3kingsreyes.info/ If you are interested in donating to help victims of the tsunami, you may try www.er-d.org or make a check out to St. Barts for the tsunami relief fund. We'll then make out a

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I paraphrase one wag – “Human evil is easy to explain. It’s earthquakes that threaten to break the faith.” Scripture agonizes over God’s presence in nature. The psalmist knows God through nature; and yet John understand God as not in the world. It’s easy to find God in a sunset, in the thrill of being at the top of a mountain; in a blooming flower. Surely God is God because he did create all

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I have a date New Year's Eve.... I didn't have one, then decided to see if any help was needed uptown. As it turns out, I could be of service. Bishop C. Roskam will be celebrating the Eucharist at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and no Deacon was on the slate. So I got a call back today. Sure. Be there at 10:15. Lots of people have traditions for New Year's Eve. When we were young, my

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Friends, As you well know, the death toll is climbing due to the horrible natural disaster that has hit Asia and the East Coast of Africa. Disease may take the lives of thousands more. The diocese of New York and Episcopal Relief and Development are there. Like Catholic Charities and Oxfam, they help people of all sorts who need safe places. And they need your help. From the Church of South

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http://terd.org/

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I preached at Trinity Lutheran after the 9:00 servicetoday - there were about 40 people there. They did anice Carols and lessons service, combined with theEucharist. After, two of the people shared with me their ideasabout having a combined Lutheran / Episcopal church.I had a chance to visit Nan, Mary, and Jean [who isnot a member but someone I've been visiting regularly]today. I called

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In June, NPR obtained photos of a U.S.-run detention center in Iraq They aren’t images of humiliation or torture There aren’t dogs or naked and frightened men; They show Americans soldiers and Iraqi prisoners smiling together. The images come from Camp Bucca in southern Iraq. The images generally have Maj. Stacy Garrity, an Army reservist who became known as "the angel of Camp Bucca."

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We have moved from Advent to the precipice and now nearly to the summit of Christmas... a journey of ups, downs, winding paths, distractions, valleys, crags. We have been looking out and up, our neck crooked in expectation. We are about to arrive at a mystical, miraculous place where all that we have know will meet the embodiment of all there is to know. It's exciting. At a profound level, it

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At St. Bartholomew's Church: Character over corruption Meaning above money Integrity over Pride Sabbath above Stress In the service of Christ's love In our church We teach resilience We practice charity We exemplify integrity We expect accountability We shield joy We reveal breathing space in the midst of chaos

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Time Dollars - a site that computes one time dollar = one hour. Lots of interesting consequences. And the Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation - site that encourages global awareness. Check them out!

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We had a wonderful festive party the other evening. Art B. won the $5000 prize, and two other parishioners won as well. Second prize was won by a friend of Catherine's in California. Terra, Steve B.'s daugher drew the first prize. next year we'll have more places for kids; and even include a bit of a talent show in it. Today I spent reading Let the Children Come by Brant Baker - a book on

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Advent... we wait. After all is said and done, at this point in time, what are we waiting for? We know the story. The Messiah, long awaited (and still expected) by the Jewish peoples. According to our tradition, we believe the savior was Jesus. He came. Yet liturgically we go through the cycle again - of waiting, birth, life, learning, testing, betrayal, trial, death and resurrection. I

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Thanksgiving. Oh, the proportions of it all, in this country anyway. In my own mind a secular holiday even more extravagant than christmas with a little c. That having been said, what a radical notion it is - particularly in these later days. "Thank you" is not a phrase that is currently being utilized with wild abandon. Even when someone sneezes and one of us 'old timers' says "God bless

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"We Christians know that the victory has already been won. It is not that fear is necessarily without foundation. It is not that fear shouldnt be taken seriously and its causes addressed with conviction. It is simply that fear no longer has the power to paralyze or overwhelm us. These two closely related factors, the rise of religious bigotry and the pervasiveness of fear, provide the

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In the dark recesses of my imagination, these particular words eminate from the lips of an unctious, shifty-eyed, much-too-slick used car salesman. Trust me on this, honey... would I steer you wrong? And in my mind (where all this is taking place, anyway) I can reply in shrill tones which would put 'Judge Judy' in her place, "What... do I LOOK like I'd be stupid enough to trust you???"

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A parishioner asked me a bit about Satan in an email. She has been alternately amused and concerned about my views about Satan, hell and exorcism. I had mentioned a class on exorcism, and we mentioned Satan in a recent baptism. I do believe in radical evil, although I am skeptical that such evil carries a consistent, embodied, unitive form. Insofar as our mind requires opposites and dualism

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Been working on a document to hand out to the convention re the credit union. Also started the Advent Newsletter. The most important report, however, is our assessment, since we're trying to get $66,000 in forgiveness for 2001 and 2002, when we paid a substantial severance package and were still dealing, shell shocked, with the stock market crash. We've also been doing some intense work with

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I am just old enough - and not from a terribly populated town - to have remembered when some "special" religious observance had more consequences than where you could or could not park your car without a ticket. Holy days of "obligation". In fact, in the rubrics in the front of the current prayerbook, it is listed as a "Principal Feast" in the same class as Easter and Christmas..... but keep

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Today is the day - I'm so glad it's here after all the speeches and all the "spin".... my level head was about to twist off! I went to the polls this morning in Rockland County and there was a line. The first time in my voting history, at 8:58 am there was a line. And I was undeniably proud.... that folks were living into their civic responsibility ... with care.... this vote was very

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So far, very interesting. Went to the interfaith women's meeting. I gave the benediction. Sat next to Eric Mattheson, the new pastor at St. Matthew's Church. The talk was by the director of WESPAC. It was alright. She went through the litany of problems in the US. And a few people got a little upset. One woman said "do you want to change America or create a new country." People were

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Here is the offical Windsor site.

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The Windsor Report is out. Here is an interesting analysis. A clearinghouse for other stories. I think the report was fairly tame. It was clearly a defeat for conservatives.

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Found out that Robison will raise our cap for oil a few pennies. The vendor said he' never seen prices like this before. We're keeping the church cold, and I'm typing fast to keep my hands warm. We don't have heat, and we have a guest speaker today for the ECW. Last night we decided to have our money dinner on Nov 14th. It will include a conversation about... money, a visioning process and a

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Yesterday was my sister's birthday. I periodically muse on our similarities and she asserts that our differences tip the scales in the other direction. Two people, same general environment, same gene pool and very different perspecitves, different choices. We both love music and movies and ridiculous humor, have similar gestures, voice tone and are able to mimic many things in the universe. But

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After a year in service @ the parish I spoke with Fr.Gawain about joining the conversation on the St.BartsWP blog... so here we are. Juggling a job in "the world" and a job in the church is the saga of many a deacon. The job that supports my life as a saint is at the United Nations. What a tableau of contrasts....and similarities. Today is a combination day. As s similarity, several funds

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Working on newsletter. Also, I've handed over the "property" stuff - almost all of it, to one of the parishioners. He works hard, but there's a lot that needs to be done, between writing the leases, inspecting the houses, fixing them up. And we also found that the parish hall has a leak as well. The tiles in the stair well are coming down. It was a good roof - lasted 50 years, but we need

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... We are deeply grieved by the on-going violence and division in the Middle East, continuing war in Iraq, the Sudan and other troubled places, and we are mindful of the devastating effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters. As well, we are sharply aware of tensions and pain in our church and in the Anglican Communion. During these days we have explored more fully our continuing call as

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We did accomplish some stuff. The treasurer doesn't want to pay the assessment. Well, he wants to, but we can't. "Wait until we raise some money" he said. The sr. warden and the treasurer started comparing Gods. I didn't feel like explaining that there was one god, not one that was whimpy and another that was buff. There was one god, and he was a "she." Or of the sort that was very

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Greetings everyone! This Sunday services begin at 8:00 and 10:00 am. This Saturday is our clambake. We've already reserved 30 of our 60 lobsters. One parishioner remarked that a friend riposted "Fun? At a church?" You have got to be kidding. But yes, its no joke, you can have a good time. There will probably be some magic, and surely a dj. There will be beautiful weather. The cost

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1) Communicate [vision, God's love, etc] 2) Delegate [gutters, raking leaves, putting stamps on letters]

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Funeral today. Get called by McMahon to do ceremonies occasionally when no Catholics are around. Later, had to deal with property issues. Looks like one of the tenants is moving, one with state funding. Manhattanville is having orientations today. someone dropped off information on a healing conference at Grace Church, White Plains, led by the Rev. Dr. Peter E. Ostrander, to be held on

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The Archbishop says Christians don't have a lock on heaven. Re the anti-homosexuality row: "Quite a lot of people had to learn that the Church of England was not just them. "What I heard from both sides of the controversy was that 'We thought the Church of England was us and people like us, and maybe one or two others who did not matter too much'. There was a sense on both sides of shock and

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former priest-in-charge, a popular one, visited today. Told lots of good stories about the former bishop, and had a story for everyone. He is a friend of my mentor, Fr. John Graham, who I learned is now rector-elect of Grace, Georgetown. So, here is a test for Dante's inferno. Enjoy. Some of the questions are a bit tasteless. A few weeks ago I told the secretary not to write any checks or

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Off to Rochester. Summer not an easy time to pay bills - church bills. A good part of my job is worrying about property. The tenant came over and told me that the state payed an enormous amount for her heating this last winter. I remember seeing the windows open on the top floor.

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Sojourners has an interesting election

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Summers almost ending. The Manhattanville board gathered to discuss our future projects. Winnie, Jonah [from Harrison] talked a bit about college chaplaincy and then reflected upon how few young clergy there are. Also working on the newsletter. Jonah wondered if we should use the readings to evangelize Romans. I mean, Roman Catholics. Especially with the recent wheat case - where the church

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"We believe that claims of divine appointment for the President, uncritical affirmation of his policies, and assertions that all Christians must vote for his re-election constitute bad theology and dangerous religion. We believe that sincere Christians and other people of faith can choose to vote for President Bush or Senator Kerry - for reasons deeply rooted in their faith. " A petition worth

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10. Gospel procession-a good mid-service stretch break 9. Cool white albs 8. Keep an eye on the clergy 7. Best seats in the house 6. No waiting in line for communion 5. Make a dramatic entrance 4. Play with fire in church 3. Robes allow you to dress down 2. Closer to the bathrooms 1. Get to use bishop's chair when s/he's not there

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"The Christian faith has given me comfort in my life, and, I would like to think, courage in my work. For it tells us that truth is holy, and truth-telling a noble and useful profession; that ther reality around us is created and worth celebrating; that men and women are radically imperfect and radically valuable... we are freed from certain secular illusions and monochromatic tyrannies of

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-109277386534005572004-08-17T16:11:00.000-04:002004-08-17T16:17:45.340-04:00

Came back today. The sexton reported floods from last week. He exuberantly said, "but we have a pump now" that was bought by Henry. He also suggested fixing the doors. One of our tenants is having money problems. We deposited a check for her, and gave back a portion minus a previous loan. She asked for another loan. The landscaper said that he could work a lot less if we got rid of

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1091982922093325142004-08-09T12:31:00.000-04:002004-08-08T12:35:22.093-04:00

I'll be on vacation next week. A friend from seminary, who used to work in NY and now attends here, will be supplying. Joan of Arc: I hear voices telling me what to do. They come from God. Robert: They come from your imagination. Joan: Of cours. That is how the messages of God come to us George Bernard Shaw

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1091730823602520882004-08-05T14:22:00.000-04:002004-08-08T12:30:55.686-04:00

Getting the word out: Auditions for The Choir School at St. Barts, a group for children aged 9-13, will be held on September 23rd beginning at 4:00pm. The program meets for 24 weeks beginning September 30th, and will perform four times during the year. Limited spaces. The cost for the entire year is $300, and may be paid in installments. Scholarships available. Led by Vera Barskaya Anselmo,

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1090879260800213582004-07-26T18:00:00.000-04:002004-07-26T18:01:00.800-04:00

An interesting article from a long time ago

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1090872440721562372004-07-26T16:06:00.000-04:002004-07-26T16:07:20.723-04:00

It looks like the diocese of Oxford has started a webchurch of some sort.  You can find it here.

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1088439102836118762004-06-28T11:56:00.000-04:002004-06-28T12:11:42.836-04:00

[...note: I did a little editing] ...This is not an easy time in the life of the church. Our questions reveal no easy answers. It is certainly not an easy time in the life of the world we are called to serve in Christ's name. Anxiety, confusion, fear and anger abound. Our political and ecclesial life are polarized. But God, not us, calls the church into being through the death and

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1088030723619348212004-06-24T18:44:00.000-04:002004-06-23T18:45:23.620-04:00

Archbishop writes the introduction for a bible in a contemporary key.

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Looks like there is a rumor that the Archbishop will be on the Simpsons. If I can get a cartoon picture of him, I'll post it alongside the old photo of Carey along the hall.

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1087917464323769592004-06-22T11:10:00.000-04:002004-06-22T11:45:47.890-04:00

Back from a vacation in Washington. I went when Rummy was eluding Questions. I thought he might need my help discerning right from wrong. Also confirmed four teens at the Cathedral, with Bishop Don Taylor presiding. One parishioner remarked that she could listen to him for hours. Yesterday went to a meeting with a handful of ministers to discuss the new city parking regulations. They've

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1083695354757766982004-05-04T14:29:00.000-04:002004-05-04T14:31:52.576-04:00

Healing service today. We talked a bit about eternal life. One mentioned she had been thinking about it, and decided she didn't believe in it. Another said, "everyone goes through a tunnel. I hate tunnels." Another said, "well, I hope it gets better." One remarked that she thinks there is another place with God. She asked me what I think. I gave my best Christian response. "

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1083624247779316662004-05-03T18:44:00.000-04:002004-05-03T18:53:42.436-04:00

Must... finish... overdue... parochial report... and a prayer at the wp common council tonight. Like this: Almighty God Who did create the planets, the world, our wonderful home, Allow us to attend to the real needs of the citizens of White Plains, Let us not be contemptuous or envious But have charity, prudence and good will. Also, protect our soldiers from harm And keep them mindful of

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1083624059350173942004-05-03T18:40:00.000-04:002004-05-03T18:44:10.623-04:00

An Interesting Churchin Seattle. Part of the emerging church network. Would like to start something like this up here.

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1083603121070223692004-05-03T12:52:00.000-04:002004-05-03T12:55:00.263-04:00

I've now added a comments section and a stat counter. One of the general challenges, I found, to being a priest is ensuring good follow through and delegating properly. Being convicted that church is something people should do, and should want to do, makes the work of asking easy.

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1083601765309029362004-05-03T12:29:00.000-04:002004-05-03T12:32:24.796-04:00

Today sent out letters on the community Supported Agriculture network. A few phone calls regarding weddings. The newsletter is all done. The service on Sunday had about 50 people; I preached about how the culture encourages anxiety. I explored about how the disciples were anxious. After explaining about two ways [hypercontrol, and being completely passive] people managed anxiety, I explored

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1080864393194689802004-04-01T19:06:00.000-05:002004-04-01T19:09:11.700-05:00

Busy day today. Working on the bulletins. Yestday I figured out how to upload and change files on the web. Finally! We've now figured out exactly what the problems are regarding the heating - it was electrical. The thermostats were the wrong kind of thermostats. Spent a fair amount of time calling parishioners I hadn't seen for a while. It is always a bit awkward at first - there is a

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1079712676829683002004-03-19T11:11:00.000-05:002004-03-19T11:19:28.233-05:00

Episcopal Bishops are currently meeting - the first meeting since Gene Robinson has been consacrated. Bishop Duncan, the conservative bishop of Pittsburgh, is apparently not formally attending. His refusal to participate in the discussion does not, in my view, reveal integrity but instead demonstrates pride. He wants to become archbishop of his own small little club. What conservatives do not

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1079640002441863632004-03-18T15:00:00.000-05:002004-03-18T15:02:26.890-05:00

The vestry papers makes the following recommendations seek clarity in one's own beliefs define the self in relationships prevent polarization leadership works best when thinking as if we are in for the long haul

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1079035430578133472004-03-11T15:03:00.000-05:002004-03-11T15:06:08.140-05:00

Steve Martin on the Passion [from the Back Page in the New Yorker] * Love the Jesus character. So likeable. He can't seem to catch a break! We identify with him because of it. One thing: I think we need to clearly state "the rules." Why doesn't he use his superpowers to save himself? * Does it matter which garden? Gethsemane is hard to say, and Eden is a much more recognizable garden. Just

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1079034738336565732004-03-11T14:52:00.000-05:002004-03-11T14:54:35.840-05:00

Pets start going to church. Unfortunately I'm allergic. Aren't there hygiene issues?

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1079034399423618402004-03-11T14:46:00.000-05:002004-03-11T14:48:56.390-05:00

The God Particle

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1078332853415459992004-03-03T11:54:00.000-05:002004-03-03T11:56:22.780-05:00

Yesterday went to Albany to advocate for farmworker justice. Met a bunch of aides. One of my colleagues I currently take a class with, and another happened to go to a neighboring seminary while I was in Chicago. And one of the advocates knew a good friend of my brother's. Today, prep for our living with money class, paperwork, the bulletin, and my Advanced Pastoral Care Class in CT. I am

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1078332739015238752004-03-03T11:52:00.000-05:002004-03-03T11:54:28.403-05:00

In the current religion / gay marriage debate, the group Protestants for the Common Good forwards this piece of satire.

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Real Live Preacher on The Passion

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Religion on the Campaign Trail

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An interesting possibility for mission: From the Journal news By ANDREA RUBIN THE JOURNAL NEWS (Original publication: February 3, 2004) For 18 months, the day labor site in Spring Valley has offered workers everything from social services to English lessons. It just hasn't been able to offer many jobs. "The piece that is missing is getting the contractors to come here," said Vicki Cohen,

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1074648287387152772004-01-20T20:24:00.000-05:002004-01-20T20:26:13.653-05:00

Today we got the stove delivered - a vulcan with six burners and a griddle/broiler. Unfortunately, the truckers didn't take the old stove. We had agreed to its removal beforehand. The plumber is coming tomorrow to hook it up. But we still have to move the old stove. Its very frustrating. I am almost done with the newsletter - it's hard to put it through in part because I always think I'm

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1072134195676361942003-12-22T18:03:00.000-05:002003-12-22T18:04:13.496-05:00

"Loss makes you more unhappy than gain makes you happy." a bad ending makes the entire play seem worse.... As we get richer, we adapte quickly to our new circumstances. Our new Lexus quickly becomes as familiar as our old pinto.

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From the Episcopal News Service Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold joined 32 other Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders in announcing a new collaborative effort to mobilize broad public support in the pursuit of peace in the Middle East. In letters to President George W. Bush and members of the Congress, the religious leaders are calling on the administration to make peace in theMiddle East a

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1072128731921292862003-12-22T16:32:00.000-05:002003-12-22T16:33:09.280-05:00

For Peace in the Middle East [via the Society of St. John the Evangelist]

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Wonderful Article on Anglicanism in Britain

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1071338677809865912003-12-13T13:04:00.000-05:002003-12-13T13:05:26.483-05:00

interesting idea about public transportation. Any uses for church?

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1071338445176455332003-12-13T13:00:00.000-05:002003-12-13T13:01:33.903-05:00

Got an unexpected bill for cleaning today. From past practice, I didn't think the cost would be so high.

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1071338381363429362003-12-13T12:59:00.000-05:002003-12-13T13:00:29.246-05:00

Reading a book called Preaching without Notes. I'll probably give ipreaching without notes a try in January. This week have been planning on how to restart the youth program. Also, the LEM, Calendar and Acolytes will be meeting to prepare for the coming year. On thursday, worked on the bulletin. Margit will finish the newsletter, and we'll hopefully have it out by Monday. Always a bit late

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1070987581040993382003-12-09T11:33:00.000-05:002003-12-09T11:33:45.296-05:00

Today the ECW will be hosting its annual advent tea. Darren Motise, who is a superb organist, will be performing. It's always a very pleasant event. Many people from the community come and visit. Two years ago they asked me to play violin. They have not asked me since, although they were very polite...

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1070987060978923792003-12-09T11:24:00.000-05:002003-12-09T11:25:05.356-05:00

Fortunately this never happens at St. Barts [thank you ann] CHURCH GOSSIP Sarah, the church gossip and self-appointed arbiter of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's business. Several residents were unappreciative of her activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. She made a mistake, however, when she accused George, a new member, of being an

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1070986882002910172003-12-09T11:21:00.000-05:002003-12-09T11:22:06.420-05:00

Today sent the newsletter to margit, who has been doing a great job with the design. The organ tuner is here, one of Tim Fink's new hires. Joanna Depue and I decided to set some tentative dates for the calendar, youth, and LEMs to meet. I figure that we should meet more often, just for less time. By connecting we remind each other we're here - but by limiting the time, we stay focused.

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1069780981170699962003-11-25T12:23:00.000-05:002003-11-25T12:23:31.780-05:00

A Pastoral Letter From the Bishops of the Episcopal Church To be read or cause to be distributed in every parish, mission, preaching station, and church-related institution which works with children and youth. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We your bishops are steadfastly committed to seeing that the Episcopal Church is a community of safety and health for all people. The Body of

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1067461047172244282003-10-29T15:57:00.000-05:002003-10-29T15:57:25.826-05:00

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: The Executive Council, meeting October 24 -27, 2003, at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, began its work of overseeing the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church in accordance with the five program and budget priorities established by the 74th General Convention. These priorities are: young adults and youth; reconciliation and evangelism; congregational

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1067287833035224562003-10-27T15:50:00.000-05:002003-10-27T15:50:32.810-05:00

Receptionism: The belief that although the bread and wine don't change during the Eucharist, faithful communicants participate in Christ's presence with his people.

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1067283964473712272003-10-27T14:46:00.000-05:002003-10-27T14:46:03.720-05:00

I've often spoken to people in the church about supporting a community farm up north. Here is an article in the times about it. Thanks Ham. Today I was working on the newsletter and preparing the calendar. I had a parish concerns committee meeting that lasted until 2:30. We spent some time chatting. Margery talked a little about Nancy Edmonds, who was a parishioner here. Nancy died

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1067114296612711972003-10-25T16:38:00.000-04:002003-10-25T16:38:16.140-04:00

Focus Groups Don't Work

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Jury Duty Yesterday. They sent me off the jury. I was arguing with the defense attorney. Bulletin today. Also a talk with the Country Day Nursery School coordinator. Prepared Jazz Bulletin, also. Wrote letter to thank the vendors who gave us gifts for the raffle during the rummage sale. I'm still learning how to use web uploading software. Today is also the day I work on my sermon.

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1063742386835179582003-09-16T15:51:00.000-04:002003-09-16T15:59:46.183-04:00

last night the fire alarm went off. Came over at 2:30am. Today worked on the rummage sale stuff and wrote the credit union resolution for the economic justice committee. Called Julia Johson at home. She was in the hospital and didn't tell me. "I don't like visitors father. I always look terrible, and everyone gets uncomfortable." Rotary today. Continued to work on the newsletter. It will

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I hired a couple guys to fix the wall downstairs. They're drilling, and there is a lot of dust. The fire alarm went off twice. I'm really irritated. I did some pre-marital counseling, and walked around dropping off flyers to the neighbors. Did some research on direct marketing. We could get a pretty good list for about $1300, but I have a feeling there are better ways to go about promoting

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1061500226371255422003-08-21T17:04:00.000-04:002003-08-21T17:10:26.426-04:00

Today wrote a letter to our neighbors at 52 sterling. Been having a lot of complaints. Also talked to the section 8 people. Still working on the calendar and newsletter. I find that the worst thing is that I'll forget something, so it makes the work go slower. This week I've been knocking on doors. I suspect that that is the only way the church will grow! Yesterday Gary and i went to look

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1060278920987949832003-08-07T13:49:00.000-04:002003-08-07T14:01:00.516-04:00

Bulletin Day Today! Last night had the picnic at the rectory. Nearly thirty people came. We had it inside. I now have lots of tables and chairs in my house. Patrick, who will be a senior in the fall, handled the grill professionally. The issue of Gene Robinson's ordination did come up once. One woman, a Roman Catholic, commented about promiscuity among her gay colleagues and the tendency

Gawainnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3923332.post-1060199930341259202003-08-06T15:57:00.000-04:002003-08-06T15:58:50.483-04:00

The Guardian Article The NYT article

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