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106 West Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701 July 2013

Interim Update As we move fully into this interim period, there are probably many questions regarding what’s next. I hope these Fre-

quently Asked Questions (FAQs) are helpful in answering some of them. We will use the website (allsaintsmd.org/searchprocess) and the weekly update to keep everyone updated as we move

through the process. Expect to see frequent updates to the FAQs and general information. And if there are any specific questions, please feel free to send them to me at the new Senior Warden email address, srwarden@allsaintsmd.org.

—Mark Gibson

Now that we’re in an interim period, what’s next? The vestry will call an interim rector who will assist in

continued management of All Saints’. The interim will also be a valuable resource to prepare us in the search for and selection of a new rector.

Why do we need an interim rector? The process of interim ministry is well established in

the Episcopal Church, with the primary goal of helping with the transition between rectors. The interim rector provides the leadership necessary to maintain stability during the transition period. An interim is an ordained Episcopal priest who is called to serve when a rector leaves a parish. The interim can meet the pastoral and liturgical needs of the parish while the lay leadership, working with the congrega-tion and the interim, determines the skills and gifts it seeks in the next rector. An interim serves until just before the new rector arrives.

What will be the interim rector’s responsibilities? Interim ministry has developed to help congregations

be less anxious with the transition. This has to do with let-ting go and moving ahead with a process of calming and releasing feelings as a relationship ends: sadness, anger, re-lief, joy, etc.

Researchers who have studied these interim periods have identified five developmental tasks as essential for an interim congregation to accomplish in order to support the new rector with renewed enthusiasm and fresh hope:

1) Evaluating our history – acknowledging the past as shaping who we are today, though our history is only a prel-

ude to the present and future. 2) Discovering a new identity – claiming a new aware-

ness of ourselves as a congregation independent of our past rector(s), and redefining who we are now in the family of God.

3) Instituting leadership changes – adjusting to new pat-terns of leadership that naturally evolve when a key individ-ual leaves, and allowing new leadership to rise up construc-tively.

4) Renewing denominational linkages – seeing the dio-cese as a potential resource and support using this opportu-nity to collaborate.

5) Committing to new leadership – preparing to move into the future with openness to the possibilities that new leadership will bring and wholeheartedly supporting our new rector.

An interim can provide fresh eyes and leadership to the parish and staff during the discernment process. Priests can undergo interim training to understand the expectations and demands of the position, though this is not required of an interim. The interim is expected to provide spiritual guid-ance to the vestry, the congregation, and the search commit-tee. An interim can also identify and minister to hurt or uncertain feelings that may linger from the previous rector’s tenure.

How will the interim rector be selected? The diocese has provided the vestry with a candidate

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Administration & Formation

Sunday 8 a.m. Rite I Holy Eucharist Historic Church 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Blended Music Great Hall or Historic Church 6 p.m. “Sundays @ 6” Holy Eucharist Historic Church Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing Chapel

Summer Holy Eucharist Worship Schedule

members interviewed the candidate and made a positive recommendation to the vestry.

When would the interim rector begin? The vestry has accepted the committee’s

recommendation and voted to call the candidate. The vestry will work with the interim candidate to execute a Letter Of Agreement (LOA). If a LOA is executed, we believe this person could be with us some time in July.

What happens if the Letter isn’t executed? The vestry would work with the diocesan office for

transition and search for another candidate. This could take several months in addition to the time frame mentioned below.

How long are interim rectors with a parish? Interim rectors may be with a parish for 18 – 24

months. Much depends on the state of the parish and the progress of the rector search.

Why do interims take so long? The interim time allows a healthy transition and effec-

tive ministry while a congregation seeks a new priest. As mentioned above, the interim period offers a congregation the time to look at themselves during a self study; to sepa-rate from the leadership of the departing rector; to strengthen and inform lay leadership; to clarify mission and direction; to find a priest to lead the congregation in that mission and direction.

It’s tempting to rush through the interim time. This is unwise for several reasons. The tasks that need to be ac-complished during the interim period take time, and must be completed by part‐time volunteers. The need for self examination and reflection requires time in order to be in-sightful and beneficial. When a vestry tries to hurry the in-terim period, the result is often the call of a rector who doesn’t fit the particular needs of the parish. Realistically, it is difficult to attract competent interim rectors for time peri-ods of less than one year.

Can interims be considered as a candidate for the rectorship?

No. Interim ministry is just that—interim, lasting for a short or temporary duration.

What is the status/future of Rev. Jess? Rev. Jess’ Letter of Agreement has been extended

through the end of the year. Are the Associates eligible to be considered for the rector?

All ordained priests may be nominated except the In-terim.

Where can we get more information? We will update the list of FAQs as we move through

the process. In addition, we will continue to provide up-dates and information primarily through the website, but we will also provide updates through Saints Alive!, e-blasts, the bulletin, announcements, etc. Check allsaintsmd.org/searchprocess for links to more information about the proc-ess.

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A SPECIAL SUMMER FORMATION SERIES Beginning July 7 at 9 a.m., we will offer a four week

series entitled Forgiveness: Finding Peace through Letting Go by Adam Hamilton. In our high pace busy society, peace of heart or mind is something we all yearn for. This eye-opening and inspiring book asks us to let go and let God, to forgive and receive forgiveness, and to truly find peace.

As we continue our transition as a congregation, we have a unique opportunity to seek healing and forgiveness. Together we will explore ways of letting go of what ‘once was’ in order to experience peace in the now. Pick up your copy of the book today so you can deepen the discussion in July.

Join us on Sundays in July (7, 14, 21, 28) at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall.

—Rev. Jessica

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Formation

Months ago, I was speaking to my older brother Scott and he said, “You mean you still haven’t gone to semi-nary?” He said it in a tone—that only brothers can use—that was laced with humor and sarcasm. But he was right. Although I received my postulancy for Holy Orders in March of 2012 from the Diocese of Maryland, I had de-layed my process, the second time over the past five years.

Both delays were done with prayerful thought and sound reason, as my process impacts the lives of my family and faith community. The first time I stepped out of the process it was to continue my second year as your senior warden. This time, I took what I am calling my “gap year” so Megan, our second child, could finish her last year of college and to save some money while I continued working.

As of July 1, the transitions have occurred. Megan has graduated from college and will begin her teaching position in late August. I have resigned my position at Hood Col-lege, where I have served that wonderful community for the past 12 years.

This fall I will start classes at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (LTSG) and I can hardly wait. It is my intention to commute to LTSG so that I can be at home with our youngest child, Teddy, as he finishes his senior year of high school. After my first year, I will trans-fer to an Episcopal Seminary for my remaining two years, living in community with fellow seminarians. I am looking at two seminaries, Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexan-dria, Virginia, and General Theological Seminary, New York City, New York. After conversations with my family and Bishops Burnett and Sutton, it is felt by all that living on campus for my remaining years will have a positive im-pact on my formation as a priest. Kevin will remain in Fre-derick and Teddy will begin college. Yes, we will have two in college, yet again!

As I reflect back on my discernment process, I am well aware of the fact that none of this could have happened without God’s enduring presence as witnessed through my family, friends, and you, my beloved All Saints’ family. I have been loved, supported, and mentored by many of you. As I have said in the past, you are all a part of my spiritual tapestry and for that I am eternally grateful.

I owe a special thank you to the vestry that has shown their belief in me and my call by financially supporting me through the All Saints’ Seminarian Fund. As you may know,

MY JOURNEY CONTINUES . . .

whenever a parish raises up one of its own, there is an ex-pectation that the community will care for their seminarian with prayers, love, and financial support. I am so grateful for your financial support of me and also that of the Fre-derick Regional Council and the Diocese of Maryland. I have been consistently asked on my scholarship applica-tions if my parish is providing financial support and I am so thankful that I can mark the “yes” box. My parish’s finan-

cial support impacts financial support I am awarded from the seminary and outside scholarships. It is my intent to remain connected to All Saints’ in the com-ing year. To what ex-tent, I do not know, as my studies will dictate some of my schedule. I have stepped back from several minis-tries, but will remain as co-chair of the Worship Team for the

coming year. Serving with this group has been a remark-able growing experience. I am thankful for Fr. Tom’s men-toring and for the team’s commitment to this ministry and to each other. I have learned so much.

Keeping you informed is central to me and will allow us to remain in community. I promise to update you through articles in Saint’s Alive! and perhaps preaching from time to time. I also welcome you to ask me how things are going; sharing our stories is important. We shall see how it all unfolds, but please know that you will be with me as I journey forward.

Thank you everyone and please keep me and my family in your prayers, you remain in mine.

—Nancy Hennessey, nhennesseyme@gmail.com Please note my new email address.

“ ‘You mean you still haven’t gone to seminary?’ He said it in a tone— that only brothers can use—that was laced with humor and sarcasm.”

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Fellowship & Worship

ALL SAINTS’ BOOK SALE July 25 – 28, 2013

Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Open Late Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Half-Price Sunday 1–3 p.m. Bag Day! $5/bag

The Fifthteenth Annual All Saints’ Book Sale will be held July 25-28. Sponsored by St. Mary’s Chapter, the book sale will be in the Parish Hall, second floor of the Court Street Building. Approximately 8,000 books will be sorted into categories and sold along with DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, albums, etc.

Donations are being accepted until July 19. Donations can be left in the blond cabinet in the foyer of the Patrick Street Entrance. Please do not donate encyclopedia sets or common magazines. Please do not donate books that are damaged, moldy, or with “that basement smell.” If you

have too many books to easily bring yourself, call the church office to arrange for a volunteer to come for pick up.

Sundays and Mondays are great days to drop off dona-tions. On Tuesdays we are lucky enough to have the ‘Over the Hill Gang’ assist us by moving books from the foyer up to the Memorial Library. This has been a huge help to Har-riet Litras and Sara Gibson as they process in-coming books. We really appreciate the help of the OTHG. Thank you, gentlemen!

Proceeds of this year’s book sale will be included in the $50,000 pledge to the 2011 Capital Campaign designated for repairs to the Court Street Building. The building cur-rently needs repairs both inside and outside, including re-pair of the façade, painting, new carpet downstairs, refinish-ing of woodwork in the stairwells, and more.

We’re still sorting donations, so you’ll have to watch the announcements and check the website (allsaintsmd.org/booksale) for listings of any special items. Come to the sale to see what treasures have been donated by our generous parishioners!

FLOWER GUILD WORKSHOP: Wednesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. Do you enjoy arranging flowers? Would you like to learn some simple techniques to design beautiful ar-rangements that help celebrate our services at church? Come to the Flower Guild Work-shop on Wednesday, July 31! Meet the members of the Flower Guild and learn how to easily create wonderful arrangements for our worship spaces. The Flower Guild’s mission is to beautify our parish by arranging and caring for the flowers, plants, and flo-ral decorations. The members offer their dedication and creativity to the

beauty of the worship at All Saints’ by arranging flowers for Sunday services—and by decorating the church for Easter and Christmas. Preparing the flowers for the altar is a peaceful time to reflect on God’s magnificent grace and many blessings. Arrangers are typically assigned to serve once a month.

Flower Guild members pull out all the stops on Easter and Christmas when our church is filled with greenery, lilies and other beautiful flowers. These special feast days require many hands—for those with busy schedules, being a twice-yearly Flower Guild member might be just right. Please consider helping make our worship beautiful by attending our workshop on Wednesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. We will meet in the Sr. High Classroom located in the basement. Please RSVP to Jackie Gambill, jamgambill@comcast.net or 301-606-5814.

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Outreach & Fellowship

In the last communication I shared with you in Febru-ary, I was about to start a unit in the Clinical Pastoral Edu-cation program. Now, four months later, I’m happy to re-port that I have finished the first unit of the CPE program. I’m awaiting the certificate which will be awarded in the next couple of weeks. There were five of us in the class, and I’m happy to say that all five of us will be awarded cer-tificates of completion.

The class work was very intense as it was a combination of class work, study and working with patients. A part of the class work was learning about our own personal makeup. This was required in order to learn how to work with others either in the hospice environment or in the hos-pital. We were required to be on-call in the hospital as well in the hospice environments. We took turns being on-call during the four month period. During the weekly meetings we went through a debriefing of what happened during the on-call period. We also wrote papers describing our interac-tions with the patients. Because of HIPPA laws, everything we wrote had to remain anonymous. At completion of the class the papers were destroyed in order to maintain ano-nymity.

Near the end of the class, three of us were asked if we would be willing to become volunteer Chaplains to assist in covering the needs in the hospital and in the Hospice envi-ronment. The requirement for this assignment is to agree to a six month commitment as volunteer chaplains. During this time, we will rotate being on-call in the hospital to cover nights and weekends. We will also continue to visit hospice patients one day during the week.

At the end of the six month volunteer program, I will be allowed to enroll in another unit of the CPE program. It is my intent to enroll in the next unit in the spring of 2014. The program is designed in such a manner that after suc-cessful completion of four units of training, I can go before the boards and become a licensed chaplain.

Training received during CPE is much different than what we do as Eucharistic visitors in the Church. Eucharis-tic visitors take communion from the reserved sacraments to those either at home or in a facility. As hospital Chap-lains, we don’t administer the Eucharist or perform last rites. Hospital Chaplains meet with patients and listen to their story and provide spiritual comfort. Resident Chap-lains on staff at the hospital are paid, while Chaplain Interns are considered volunteers.

After the classes were completed, the five of us Chap-lain Interns reflected on the class and what we learned. Each of us learned that we had changed as a result of the class and that we had a different perspective on how we interact with people. We learned to work with people where they are in their life journey and accept them wher-ever that may be. I have to say that the result of the CPE class was an eye opener to me . . . for the better.

I look forward to using my new skills when working with patients at the hospital. I’ve also come to realize that learning is a lifelong journey. Stay tuned for future install-ments of my CPE journey.

—Duane Voitel

VISITATION REQUESTS When someone enters the hospital for any reason,

please let the admissions people know that you are a mem-ber of All Saints’ Episcopal Church. Without this informa-tion, the Clergy and others who may be visiting won’t know

that you’re in the hospital. HIPPA laws don’t allow us to scan the names of pa-

tients. Church representa-tives can, however, scan by religious affiliation, so if you

say All Saints’ Episcopal Church, we’ll be able to

find you and visit. —Thanks, Duane

ST. MARY’S YEAR-END WRAP UP At our June meeting, members of St. Mary’s enjoyed a

time of fellowship while they had lunch, followed by straw-berries, cake and ice cream provided by Mary Ann Sim-mons. Our next meeting will be on Monday, September 9. We are looking forward to the leadership of John Aulls and his officers. Programs will be announced later.

Have a safe summer and will see you all in September. For more information please contact Cindy Gaver at

301-668-9462. —Sara Brownlowe

The CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) Journey

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Administration, Worship and Fellowship

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERINGS Averages for the month of May

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE Morning Prayer 4 Wed. Evening chapel 10 Sun. 8 a.m. 47 Sun. 9 a.m. Great Hall 62 Sun. 11 a.m. 118 Sun. 6 p.m. 21 Total 262 AVERAGE OFFERING AT REGULAR SERVICES General Giving $ 35,269 Sunday School $ 21 Total $ 35,290 Monthly Budgeted Offering Amount $ 37,621

MEN’S BREAKFAST Men of All Saints’, please join us for breakfast and wor-

ship on the last Saturday of each month. The next meeting will be held on July 27 at 8:30 a.m. in the Great Hall. Please contact Dan Lajewski at 301-695-1438 or danoflyfish@comcast.net for more information.

July Birthdays 03 | Tracy Boyd, Jackie Barnhart 04 | Elizabeth Carter, Sara Randall 05 | Nancy Rojewski 06 | Catharine Hemphill, Kate Querry 07 | Molly Wilson, David Meadows, Hugh Taylor, Julie Walker 08 | Melanie Eyler, Travis Gibb, Shannon McCoy 09 | Walter Roney, Barbara Gilford, Debbie Savageau 10 | Alyssa Poulin, Eliza-beth Moormann, Abigail Angolia 11 | Wil Rice, Sherry Peters, Delores Lokey, Josh Smith 12 | Joyce Gregoire, Tom Haines, Luke Harned 13 | Chris Kirby-Smith, Nyran Naylin 14 | Mary Gatton, Cris Rattay, Pamela Dal-ton, Peter Fisher, Rebecca Rudy 15 | Ruth Wett, Erin Frank, Morgan Twentey, Lillian King 16 | Mark Bird, Tim Hentgen 17 | Grayson Williams, Sarah Jonson, MacKensie Bainbridge, Sarah Diaz 18 | Marty Powers, Kathryn Moormann 19 | Steven Noer, Andrew Trego, Jacob O'Sullivan 20 | James Norris, Crystal Snyder, Jessie Gibian 21 | Robert Trego 22 | Samuel Howe 23 | Harry Fogle, Connie Devilbiss, Andrew Leishman 24 | David Marsh, Meredith Bertulaitis 25 | Sue Munger, Grace Arendt, Tristan Coates-Park 27 | Cody Lauter-bach 28 | Leah Standing 29 | Sara Brownlowe, Terry Besch 30 | Rhett Lobur

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS

The Daughters of the King will conduct their study series for potential new members beginning Wednesday, July 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. All women of the par-ish are invited to join. Interested? Please contact Lou Nutter (jenutter@comcast.net 301-644-5863). If you cannot make this study group every week, we can be flexible working around vacation schedules, so don’t let that stop you from inquiring!

Join ‘Diners Out’ Diners Out will meet at Brick Ridge Restaurant, 6212

Ridge Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland on Sunday, July 28 at 5 p.m. Please call or email Jeanne Lawrence to make a res-ervation by Wednesday, July 24 at 301-865-2203 or jklaw126@comcast.net.

The Church Office will be closed July 4 & 5.

If you have a pastoral emergency, call the office at 301-663-5625 for instructions

on how to reach the clergy-on-call.

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SAINTS ALIVE! NEWSLETTER A publication of All Saints’ Episcopal Church. All inquiries, news, or letters

should be directed by e-mail to churchoffice@allsaintsmd.org or the church of-fice. We reserve the right to select and edit all materials. The deadline for each issue of Saints Alive! is the 15th of every month.

Acolytes Please contact the church office for more information. Adult Formation Planning Group 2nd Tuesdays, except July, 7 PM Memorial Lounge Contact: Rev. Jessica Knowles, 301-663-5625 Altar Guild Contact: The Church Office Budget and Finance Committee 3rd Wednesdays, 7 PM Conference Room Contact: Kini Wright, keright@yahoo.com Buildings and Grounds Committee 1st Tuesdays, 7 PM Conference Room Contact: Darlene Aulls Care Teams Contact: Linda Procter, 301-371-4955 Dottie Pratt, 301-668-0477 Centering Prayer Saturdays, (program year*) 10 AM, Faithful Followers Contact: Alice McCormick Communications Committee Meets as needed Contact: Waymon Wright, 240-529-2800 Daughters of the King 2nd Saturdays (program year*) 10 AM, Jr./Sr. High Classroom Contact: Lou Nutter, 301-644-5885 jenutter@comcast.net Diners Out Contact: Jeanne Lawrence 301-865-2203 Flower Guild Contact: Jackie Gambill jamgambill@comcast.net Forum of Faith 10 AM, Parish Hall (program year*) Contact the church office for information Faithful Followers 10 AM, Undercroft (program year*) Gourmet Night Second Wednesdays (program year*) Doors open at 6 p.m. * ‘Program Year’ activities generally run September–June

Health Ministry On ‘Sabbatical’ Home Fellowship Groups 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM Leader: Jim Cox, 301-969-0024 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 5:30-7 PM, Leader: Waymon Wright, 240-529-2800 Junior Daughters of the King 2nd Sundays, 11 AM-12:30 (school year) Memorial Lounge Contact: Jen Mariano, 301-668-2733 Music Ministries Rehearsals Contact: Carroll Howe (program year) 301-663-5625 Sanctuary Choir 7:30-9 PM, Thursdays Nave Choir Room Great Hall Choir 7 PM, Thursdays Great Hall Junior Choir 4:15-5:05 PM Wednesdays Nave Choir Room Youth Choir 5:15-6:05 PM Wednesdays Nave Choir Room All Saints’ Ringers 6:30-7:30 PM Thursdays Historic Church Men’s Breakfast Last Saturdays Contact: Bob Fowle 301-694-6866 Outreach Committee Co-chairs: Dan Lajewski, 301-667-0536 Cathy Guzauskas, 301-748-5511 Over The Hill Gang Tuesday mornings Contact: Ed Cornish

Parish Council Contacts: Nancy Hennessey and Sharon O’Rear Personnel Committee Contact: Cathy Guzauskas Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st Saturdays (Oct-June) 10 AM, Memorial Lounge Contact: Jackie Marsh, 301-644-1453 Rector’s Development Team On ‘vacation’ until the new rector arrives Contact: Judy Haines 301-682-9756 St. Mary’s Chapter 1st Mondays (Sept—June) Noon, Parish Hall Chapter president: John Aulls Strategic Planning Committee On ‘Sabbatical’ Contact: Linda Procter, 301-371-4955 Stewardship Committee 2nd Mondays 7 PM, Conference Room Contact: Sharon O’Rear, 301-662-4509 Vestry 3rd Tuesdays 7 PM, Senior High Classroom Contact: Mark Gibson Women’s Sharing Group On Sabbatical Interested in leading? Call the office! Worship Team 2nd Tuesdays 7 PM, Conference Room Contact: Nancy Hennessey, 301-606-8447

Ministries List

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Mark Gibson, Sr. Warden Darlene Aulls, Jr. Warden Dunbar Ashbury, Treasurer Gary Crump, Registrar

Class of 2014 Mark Gibson Dan Lajewski Scott Richardson Gary Snyder

Class of 2015 Dunbar Ashbury Rachel Querry Ruth Wett Waymon Wright Class of 2016 Mike Hull Louisa Potts

The Rev. Jessica Knowles, Assoc. Rector jknowles@allsaintsmd.org

The Rev. Columba Gilliss, Assisting Priest

All Saints’ Clergy and Staff All Saints’ Vestry

Carroll Howe, Music Director musicdirector@allsaintsmd.org

Paul Kigenza, Asst. Music Director kigafrica@yahoo.com

Katie Schwartz, Parish Administrator parishadmin@allsaintsmd.org

Alyssia Gilbert, Administrative Assistant agilbert@allsaintsmd.org

Christine Essey, Accountant treasurer@allsaintsmd.org