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Pohick Episcopal Church


9301 Richmond Highway • Lorton, VA 22079
Telephone: 703-339-6572 • Fax: 703-339-9884
Let your light so shine (Matt. 5:16)
October 2018
was accompanied by the telltale “signs and won-
From The Rector ders” that have always come with previous calls to
The Reverend which I’ve positively responded (including my call
Donald D. Binder, PhD to Pohick Church).
And so in response to the Archbishop’s invita-

M ore than seventeen years ago, it was my


great joy to accept the Vestry’s invitation
to serve as Rector of Pohick Church. During
tion, Chris and I will be leaving for Jerusalem on
October 15th for three years of missionary service
in the Holy Land. We will do so with a good mea-
the years that followed, our parish experienced sure of sadness at our parting, but also with grate-
both difficult times and happy ones. The former ful hearts for all that we have shared with you over
included: 9/11, two wars, schism within our de- these past seventeen years. Indeed, from the very
nomination, and the global financial crisis. The beginning, Pohick has embraced our family with
latter: welcoming new families to worship and Christian love and friendship, providing our chil-
into Christ’s service, reaching out dren especially with a nurturing
to the needy, expanding our par- community for them to grow and
ish ministries, and renovating our flourish into adulthood.
buildings and grounds. As Rector, I’ve been particu-
Whatever the circumstances, larly blessed with so many devoted
together we have always sought to parishioners and staff who have
follow the teachings of our Lord jumped into the ministries of our
Jesus Christ, as well as the guid- church with great enthusiasm and
ance of the Holy Spirit. As a result, creativity. That’s not the case for a
God has blessed our ministries in good many parish priests, who of-
many ways. Indeed, despite the ten end up having to generate all
numerous challenges we’ve faced over these years, the ideas - and then do much of the leg-work to
Pohick has remained a “Rector’s Dream” - and make them happen!
it has always been my intention to follow in the Not so for me. While I’ve certainly contribut-
footsteps of my last three predecessors and retire ed my share of ideas and leadership, a lot of what
from full-time ordained ministry from this, our I’ve done is simply to baptize ministry ideas that
longtime parish home. you have brought to me. A very partial list of these
But as you know, God had other plans. Over include: the Community of Hope, Agape Works,
the summer, I received a call to serve in Jerusa- Walking the Mourner’s Path, the Golden Dove,
lem as Chaplain to Archbishop Suheil Dawani, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, Adult and Youth Mis-
beginning in mid-October. What’s more, the call Continued on page 2
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From the Rector: continued from page 1


sion Trips, Breakfast with Santa, the Boy Scouts, many gifts in His service at Pohick. I know that
the College Scholarship Fund, the Early Church Rev. Lynn, together with our Wardens, Vestry, and
Music Ensemble, and our expanded Docents pro- Staff, will be working very hard to this end - and
gram. Even in the areas where I presented the ini- they have my every confidence as they guide our
tial idea - the Alpha Course, the 20s/30s Group, parish “onward and upward” through this transi-
the Holy Land Pilgrimages, and various renova- tion.
tion projects, for example - others have quickly In parting, let me say that since the announce-
taken the lead to make these visions into a reality. ment of the Archbishop’s call, many parishioners
The work of these and many other parish have kindly characterized my new Jerusalem ap-
ministries and projects remains ongoing, since the pointment as an honor. While not disagreeing
Gospel continually needs to be expressed by word with those sentiments, I nevertheless consider my
and deed to the rising generations. That’s particu- service as Rector of Pohick Church to have been
larly the case for the GenXers, Millennials, and the greatest honor of my life. And although af-
New Silents, as we’ve discussed over the past three ter October 7th, I will no longer functionally be
years, since a majority of them have had relatively your Rector, please know that you will always be
little exposure to the Christian faith. in my constant thoughts and prayers throughout
And so, our congregation must continue to our ministry in the Holy Land and beyond. Given
work proactively to apply the Gospel to the par- the challenges and even dangers we will be facing
ticular societal pressures that these generations during this time, I would also ask that you please
face, even as it seeks to incorporate them more keep Chris and me in your prayers as well.
and more into our parish leadership. At the same May God bless all of you in your continued
time, it’s my hope that our GenXers, Millenni- service to Christ at Pohick Church in the months
als, and New Silents will not shy from respond- and years ahead. We love you, and we will miss
ing positively to God’s call for them to offer their you all very much!

Episcopal Church Women, 2018 Christmas Mart • Thursday, November 15


Diocese of Virginia Annual Meeting Mark the calendar now for the annual Christmas
Calling all Women of the Church! Attend the Mart! More details and requests for help will soon
Fall Meeting and United Thank Offering Ingath- be making the headlines. Any questions, please
ering of the Episcopal Church Women of the Dio- contact Connie Myers at 703-455-4652 or jetski-
cese of Virginia being held Thursday, October 11, ing@hotmail.com.
2018 at Ephiphany Episcopal Church, 3301 Hid-
den Meadow Drive, Oak Hill, VA. Registration
Consignment Room • Christmas Mart 2018
begins at 8:30 am. The cost is $30, which includes
No longer valued items may be someone else’s treasure!
lunch. The registration deadline is October 1.
Review collectibles, vintage items, crafts, and accesso-
For more information and to register, visit
ries that can be passed on to others. Through the Con-
www.ecw.thediocese.net or contact Connie Myers signment at the annual Christmas Mart, items can be
at jetskiing@hotmail.com, Helen Parker at hel- sold on consignment or simply donated with the prof-
enandjeffp68@gmail.com, or Edwardene Pitcock its going to the Women of Pohick. Consignors receive
at epitcock@mindspring.com. Information is also 75% of the sale price with 25% going to the Women of
available on the table outside of the Church office Pohick. In addition, new crafters are welcome to exhibit
and on the Communications Center in the Com- their products for sale. Be sure to tell others that may
mon Room. This church is conveniently located in create interesting gifts or crafts or have treasures to sell,
the Herndon area. Carpools can be arranged from and provide them with contact info - Lori Buckius -
Pohick for those interested in attending this event. 703-250-4590 or raebuck@aol.com.
Pohick Episcopal Church October 2018 • Page 3

Meanwhile, in the midst of all the activity and ex-


From The Assistant Rector citement of the last month, there has been a palpa-
The Reverend ble, bittersweet awareness that this would be the last
Dr. Lynn P. Ronaldi September we would have Don and Chris here. And
so we turn to their Farewell Reception on Saturday,
Our first whirlwind September with the Crab October 6, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Beth Altman,
Feast, Apple Butter Weekend, and the Country Fair is Micheyl Bartholomew, and Clint Herbert have orga-
now behind us! Incredibly, I am more energized than nized a fantastic send-off, and we hope that all parish-
ever! (True, I did need a few naps along the way!) Nev- ioners and “alumni” will attend! On Sunday morning,
ertheless, both Tom and I have truly enjoyed engag- October 7, after the 9:00 am service, the Vestry will
ing with our wonderful Pohick family through these present Don with a Farewell Purse.
celebrations. There’s truly something magical about As I said Sunday, I am convinced that they will be
bonding with parishioners over smoky kettles and as- beacons of peace in a power-torn Middle East. May
sembly lines! Thanks be to God, rain couldn’t dampen we all continue to pray for their safety and fruitfulness.
the joyful Spirit and laughter of Apple Butter Week- May the Lord continue to bless and protect them, en-
end, and a particularly crisp and sunny autumn day veloping them in His love and ours.
added to the festive atmosphere at the Country Fair. As I also said, I have rarely been so blessed as
The leaders of all these events amaze me with when God called me to Pohick and Don told me that
their impeccably planned and timed processes of set he trusted me with our beloved Pohick. I am looking
up, production, and tear down. I was constantly in awe ahead with Beth and Clint and all the Vestry, staff and
of the leadership and teamwork of Fred Crawford and ministry leaders, to several baptisms on All Saints and
the Brotherhood at the Crab Feast; Randy and Pru- to the festive atmosphere of the holidays here. Supply
dence Brooks, Jim and Cathy Foster, Carolyn Brown, priests will join me in celebrating every other Sunday.
Stew and Wendy Remaly and many others; as well as If you have any pastoral concerns or just want to talk,
Tom Goeller, all the Goellers, Edwardine Pitcock, and you are always welcome to come see me in the office,
countless fair booth organizers and participants. Dr. invite me to your home, or call or text me on my cell,
Larry Nelson is coordinating the dedication of available through Susan in the office. Beth and Clint
anoth-er highway marker, to “The Washingtons of and I continue to work closely together, along with
Pohick Church,” on Saturday, November 10. all the leadership. The Community of Hope remains a
I hope and pray that we can continue these iconic wonderful pastoral support to all of us, for which I am
events, and involve even more young families and new- grateful! I look forward with anticipation to our long
comers in the months and years to come! As someone and joyful relationship at Pohick! Thank you all for
particularly interested in connecting newcomers to the your kind and loving expressions of support!
parish, I see that these events truly communicate the
unique, historic Pohick identity. They have enormous Golden Dove Gift Shop
potential to draw, engage, and connect even more new Come shop for New Items: Candles, Cross Jewelry,
families into our vibrant parish that continues in the Cat & Dog Decor, Willow Tree Angels, Sachets,
spirit of our Founding Fathers. Inspirational Plaques, & Pohick Section w/Father
Speaking of Newcomers, kudos to Susanne Leon, Don’s CDs, Mugs, Car Coasters, Sun Catchers,
the incoming chairman of the Newcomer Ministry, Ornaments, Tote Bags & Framed Pohick Sketches
who coordinated an awesome Newcomer Reception THANKS Pohick Parishioners for giving back to Pohick and
Sunday! A warm welcome to all the newcomers who Outreach by purchasing gifts for loved ones at the Golden Dove!
have arrived at Pohick in the few months! Some of Come for an Open House & 5th Anniversary
you have joined the Alpha class, and all of you will be Celebration of The Golden Dove Gift Shop!
invited to the Inquirer’s Class beginning in January. October 28 • 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
We also say “thank you” once again, for the selfless Enjoy cake, coffee, and goodies while shopping the
servant heart of Anne Poad, who has retired as chair in the Courtyard, Gift Shop & Vestry House
of the Newcomer Ministry.
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the parish and priest before making a permanent call to Rec-


Senior Warden’s Report tor. A ‘Priest in Charge’ is a time limited term appointment
Beth Altman, Senior Warden that allows the movement of the ‘Priest in Charge’ into the
Rector’s position if after a period of discernment the parish,
First I want to THANK everyone who helped with the ‘Priest in Charge,’ and Bishop are in agreement.
many September events! As always, the month of September During our meeting with Bp. Johnston, he requested the
is super busy and the willingness of the congregation to step Vestry write a letter making a case for the use of the ‘Priest in
up and help is a wonderful thing and so greatly appreciated. Charge’ model. Bp. Johnson received the letter just after La-
Pohick is off to a great start as the busy fall continues! bor Day and is working with Bp. Ted Gulick and Rev. Mary
It was great to see so much interest in learning about Thorpe to provide us their answer. They are aware of the situ-
Pohick church activities. The Alpha class for the 20s/30s/40s ation so we are hoping to receive the decision soon. It is im-
did quite well as did a few others! Thanks to those who were portant to note Rev. Lynn has been a Rector of two parishes
on hand to answer questions and provide details - and if you before coming to Pohick. We will let everyone know as soon
were away from church on the day of the Activities Fair, it is as we hear anything from Bp. Johnston.
never too late to sign up for an activity! Find a description Thanks to the work of Jeff and Helen Parker and Faith
of church activities and the point of contacts on the church Chudzik, we have hired a company to update the Pohick
webpage at http://www.pohick.org/ministries.html. Church Directory. Although a busy time of the year, having
The next major event is the Farewell Reception for Don access to church information in a directory is a priceless com-
and Chris Binder, Saturday, October 6 from 4:00 pm until modity! We hope everyone can make time to have pictures
7:00 pm. We have sent invitations to many Pohick friends taken on either October 22-26 or Dec 27-28. Watch for
who have moved away over the years, and to Don’s friends more details to follow, i.e., appointments, address, and point
and colleagues. It will be a joyful evening of fellowship and of con-tact information.
celebration of the Binders’ 17+ years of service. While it will Vestry meeting notes:
be bittersweet to see them go, we know God will bless them After several months of discussion, an agreement was
in their new adventure as Don becomes the Chaplain for reached to move the Colonial Vestry Book of Truro Parish,
Archbishop Dawani of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Don VA from the Library of Congress to the new library at Mount
and Chris’s last Sunday at Pohick will be October 7. Vernon. Pohick Church will also maintain a digital copy of
We have established a ‘purse’ for Don and Chris to help the Colonial Vestry book.
them in their transition from Pohick to Jerusalem. Anyone Recently and hopefully finally resolved is the problem
wanting to contribute may submit a check with ‘Fr. Don’s with water running into the downstairs of the church. Luck-
purse’ in the memo line or sent to the church office at 9301 ily, Clint was around during one of those rainy days and no-
Richmond Hwy, Lorton VA 22079. ticed the gutters were 6” with a 3” downspout. By increasing
A Pohick Memory Book for the Binders is underway and the size of the downspouts and adding a gutter over the nurs-
we’re looking for your memories! Memories can be dropped ery outside access door, the issue of water running into the
in the box in the Common Room or submitted via email at parish hall seems to be resolved.
philbethaltman@cox.net. Other things the Jr. Warden is working on:
Many have asked about plans once Don leaves Pohick • Elevator - received one proposal, waiting on a second
for Jerusalem. Rev. Lynn and I went to Richmond to meet • Playground - a soil composition assessment was accom-
with Bp. Shannon Johnston and Rev. Mary Thorpe, Office of plished. They are looking for ways to reduce costs, e.g., used
Transition Ministry on August 17. railroad ties
As a church, we are in a very unusual situation. It is not • Paving the back entry to the parking lot
often during your Assistant to the Rector search that the • Nursery renovation underway. Painting and tiling complet-
Rector gets a fabulous job offer! This occurred just as we ed
were completing the search/interview process for an I appreciate each of you for your dedication, devotion,
Assistant to the Rector. Understanding the church policies and service. When we met with Bp. Shannon, he spoke quite
and options coupled with the desire to leave our Pohick highly of Pohick Church saying we are a happy, healthy
church in good hands, Don reached out to Bp. Johnston church describing us as ‘iconic.’ As we continue our transition
for guidance and suggested the possibility of moving Rev. with Rev. Lynn, we will continue to recognize and respond to
Lynn into a ‘Priest in Charge’ status. the needs of our parish as well as to those needs in our com-
A ‘Priest in Charge’ has the same level of authority and munity. I am always available to listen, answer questions, and
responsibility as a Rector per Canons of the Church. A ‘Priest I enjoy talking with each of you. You can catch me at church,
in Charge’ is appointed by the Bishop. Using this approach call me at 703-644-6639 or email me at philbethaltman@cox.
also provides a long period of mutual discernment between net.
Pohick Episcopal Church October 2018 • Page 5

rest, and cleaned and repainted the cases and the sub-

 Music Notes
Linda Egan, Minister of Music
bass pipes. In addition, warping toe boards discovered
during the process have been planed and reinforced
and reinstalled in order to prevent wind leaks.
The organ at Pohick Church is 50 years old this Still remaining to be done as of this writing are
year! It was installed in 1968, and was designed and revoicing the 16’ subbass pipe rank, building and in-
built by Fritz Noack with case designed by Roger stalling the new music rack light, regulating the stop
Martin, who also carved the pipe shades. action, and regulating the key action of both manuals.
The organ was designed according to the prin- We want to celebrate this instrument with an or-
ciples of the organ reform movement, which began gan recital in this anniversary year. You are invited!
in Europe in the late 1950s. The The recital will be October 28,
movement advocated a return to 2018, at 3:00 pm in the church
the classic period of organ build- and will be followed by a recep-
ing which flowered in the 17th tion in the Common Room.
and 18th centuries. These organs You’ll hear music by Buxtehude,
are built with mechanical action, Bach, Karg-Elert, Mendelssohn,
typically called tracker action, af- Clara Schumann, Howells, and
ter the name of the mechanical Titcomb, along with a surprise or
linkage between keys and pedals two.
played by the organist and the Plan now to attend and be
stops and valves that allow pressurized air to flow into sure to bring friends and family to hear this beautiful
the pipes. instrument, which is one of the treasures of Pohick
In 2005, David Storey renovated the instrument Church.
and expanded the tonal resources to make it more
appropriate for hymn and choir accompanying in an Music Schedule • October 2018
Episcopal church in this century.
Sunday, October 7 • Pentecost 20 Proper 22
In 2017, we began an organ project to make vari-
The Binders’ last Sunday
ous changes to extend the service life of this instru-
9:00 am Choir of Pohick, Bell Choir, Pohick
ment another 50 years and beyond. We exceeded our
Pickers, Early Church Music Ensemble,
fund-raising goal of $24,000, thanks to the forty-
St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir, St. Francis Choir
eight individuals and three Pohick organizations who
11:15 am Gloria Jackson, soprano
pledged and donated. Monies collected in excess of
the goal are designated for future repair and renova-
Sunday, October 14 • Pentecost 21 Proper 23
tion of the organ. These donations will have a lasting
9:00 am Choir of Pohick, St. Francis Choir
impact on our parish for many years to come.
11:15 am Soloist
Special thanks to Mo Faber, the campaign coor-
dinator, assisted by Carolyn Cockroft and Edwardene
Sunday, October 21 • Pentecost 22 Proper 24
Pitcock; and to the Music Committee: Don Brown-
9:00 am Choir of Pohick, Pohick Pickers
lee, Carolyn Cockroft,
11:15 am Organ Offertory
Pam Hogg and Jackie
Wells, for all their work.
Sunday, October 28 • Pentecost 23 Proper 25
Thus far in the project,
9:00 am Choir of Pohick, Pohick Bell Choir
Mr. Storey has replaced
11:15 am Pohick Bell Choir
the blower, revoiced the
3:00 pm Organ recital celebrating the 50th anni-
8’ trumpet, installed a
versary of the organ
new bench and back
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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion


Don Brownlee, Member of Policy and Planning Commission
This monthly report is part of the Vestry’s ongoing effort to praying with and for them.
to inform and update the Parish about the ongoing con- “We are not ready, as a Church, to take the step
troversies within The Episcopal Church (TEC) and the of authorizing same-sex marriage,” then Archbishop
Anglican Communion. These controversies largely involve Barry Morgan said at the time. “There is no point in
the blessing of same-sex unions, ordination of non-celibate bringing forward a Bill for it to fail...We, as bishops,
homosexuals, interpretation of Scripture, and breakdown feel that this is the right thing to do at this time. I
of traditional boundary lines between Provinces. realize that some people will regard these prayers as
too little too late and others will regard them as a step
Saying the current situation is “pastorally unsus- too far. No one is compelled to use them, but they
tainable,” the bishops of The Church of Wales have are provided for those who would like to do so. These
voted to take the first steps toward allowing some prayers do not constitute a service of blessing.”
form of blessing of same-sex marriages in the prov- If the province ultimately does decide to allow
ince. same-sex marriages, the law which permitted same
The Archbishop of Wales, John Davies, said, “The sex civil marriage to England and Wales would have
bishops are united in the belief that it is pastorally to be amended to allow the Church in Wales to per-
unsustainable and unjust for the form them.
Church to continue to make no ***
formal provision for those in Halfway around the world from Wales, some
committed same-sex relation- within the Anglican Church of Australia are likewise
ships. Although today’s out- moving to change its policies on same-sex marriage.
come does not change the pres- The Diocese of Brisbane’s synod later this month will
ent doctrine or practice of the be asked to consider unilaterally adopting some form
Church in Wales on marriage, I of same-sex blessings.
am pleased that it provides an important steer to the Without specifying exactly what would be done, a
bishops in exercising our ministry of pastoral care and resolution notes that “talking circles” held within the
spiritual leadership.” diocese indicate that its members “hold a variety of
The vote followed a presentation by Abp. Mark views about the character of Christian marriage,” and
Strange, primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “there is a high level of support for the church to
outlining the steps his province followed last year have the capacity to celebrate marriage for and with
when it revised its canons last year to allow same-sex all who seek it.”
marriages. The proposal says there is “pastoral value in pro-
The bishops will viding a blessing” to those in civil same-sex marriages,
now consider “new ap- and asks the diocese’s archbishop to “explore ways for
proaches” which will be those communities [priests and parishes] that wish to
brought back for con- offer it to [be able to] offer a blessing for all couples
sideration at some fu- who seek a blessing of their marriage.”
ture date The Church The Anglican Church of Australia is one of the
of Wales rejected efforts most theologically conservative Anglican province
to provide some form of outside of Africa, and its senior leadership has been
recognition of same-sex active in organizations such as the Global Anglican
marriages two years ago. Futures Conference, or GAFCON. Last year it criti-
Instead, they issued a cized the Scottish Episcopal Church’s decision to al-
letter committing them- low same-sex marriages as being “contrary to the doc-
selves to working for a Church in which gay and les-
bian people are “fully affirmed as equal disciples” and Continued on page 7
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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion, copal Church should suffer “consequences” because
continued from page 6 of our decision to change our canons on marriage.
“Everything asked for in the communiqué, has been
trine of our church and the teaching of Christ.” done,” he said.
But the Diocese of Brisbane’s synod has point- He noted that between the Primates meetings of
edly refused to affirm the national church’s doctrine of January 2016 and October 2017 there were 16 new
marriage. Primates. And, since the October 2017 meeting there
*** had already been a further seven new Primates, with
The Secretary General of the Anglican Commu- more elections due before the Lambeth Conference.
nion has sharply criticized those who, in his words, “This rate of change in provincial leadership across
“militantly present falsehoods” about the state of the the Communion creates a significant challenge in
Anglican Communion, despite knowing that what terms of the building of relationships and sharing of
they are saying is untrue. In a nod to the current polit- the journey taken by Primates together over the past
ical debates in the U.S., the official Anglican Commu- few years,” he said. “At the same time it provides great
nion News Service report on his comments referred to opportunity for Provinces to review their position,
such statements as “fake news.” identify strongly with their peers and ensure maxi-
Bp. Josiah Idowu-Fearon told the Standing Com- mum involvement in the global issues and initiatives
mittee of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC), being taken across the Communion.”
meeting in London early in September, that his pro- ***
cess of “listening to what is going on in the Commu- When the ACC holds that meeting in Hong
nion has been very encouraging”. Kong next year, one item on the agenda will be com-
He called out what he called “rumours and gossip” munion-wide guidelines for safeguarding of children
about the health of the Communion, including the and adults from sexual and other forms of abuse,
decision to move the next meeting of the Anglican drawn up by an international Anglican Safe Church
Consultative Council from Brazil to Hong Kong. The Commission set up by the ACC at its last meeting
in 2016. That commission reported progress to date
to the ACC’s Standing Committee at its meeting last
month in London.
The guidelines will cover five areas: pastoral sup-
port, effective response, the practice of pastoral minis-
try, suitability for ministry, and a culture of safety.
The commission reported that the different prov-
inces of the Communion “are at different stages
of response to the need to enhance the safety of all
people within Anglican churches, especially children,
decision was taken, he reminded the Standing Com- young people and vulnerable adults.” One priority in
mittee, after the then-Primate of Brazil, Bishop Fran- the guidelines: Ensuring that alleged abusers cannot
cisco de Assis da Silva, said that his province could avoid investigation or punishment by moving from
not host the meeting because of economic, political one province to another.
and provincial difficulties. “We owe it to him to let The triennial Anglican Consultative Council is
people know the truth,” he said. “Please tell people the one of the four Instruments of Unity in the Anglican
true story before spinners go to work,” he said. Communion and the only one of those four which
Bp. Idowu-Fearon pushed back against complaints includes laity among its membership.
from some theologically conservative writers, bishops ***
and primates that the Archbishop of Canterbury and Another of those Instruments of Unity is the
Anglican Communion organizations have gone back Lambeth Conference, a gathering of all bishops in the
on what the Primates requested at their meeting in
January 2016 meeting, when they agreed The Epis- Continued on page 8
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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion, hand the impact, which can be devastating and life-
continued from page 7 long. And it doesn’t stop with the individual; fami-
lies and friends can suffer
Anglican Communion, invited by the Archbishop of agonizing pain, feeling
Canterbury. they have failed to protect
The ACC’s Standing Committee received an up- a child or vulnerable adult.
date from the chief planner: “Progress continues to be The guilt never goes away.”
positive and financially we are on track.” Institutions such as the
“In many ways we are ahead of schedule and well Church of England need
positioned for the planning and preparations of the to be open and transparent
next two years.” about the past and develop good safeguarding practice
The Lambeth Conference traditionally is held for the future. But only deep cultural change can bring
every ten years. The conference that normally would about the transformation that is needed.
have taken place this year was instead postponed until She noted that she is a member of the Methodist
2020. Church, not the Church of England, and thus one of
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has her first tasks is to learn more about its various struc-
reached out to his fellow primates, and a series of re- tures and policies.
gional primates meetings, for help in developing the “A determination to put in place measures to pro-
agenda. tect children and vulnerable adults is essential. It isn’t
Still to be determined is which bishops will be because everyone is a potential abuser. It is because
invited, and which will attend. Some theologically those intent on abuse will exploit any possibility to get
conservative bishops and primates have they will not close to those they want to abuse.
attend if bishops from The Episcopal Church, Church “Ensuring effective safeguarding is a challenge
of Canada and other provinces that allow same-sex for an organisation that covers the country and has
marriages are invited, and bishops from groups such numerous clergy, lay people and volunteers. But if a
as the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), Church which professes to preach the Gospel of Jesus
are not. Many of these theologically conservative Christ does not do everything it can to protect the
provinces recognize ACNA but officially the Angli- vulnerable, it is ignoring a core message of that gospel.
can Communion does not. Apologies for past wrongs will mean nothing.”
Those invitations are due to go out later this year.
*** It is important to remember that despite all these con-
The Church of England, which has been rocked troversies, the work of the Church - globally, nationally,
by sexual abuse of children and adults, now has the and locally - goes on. Through youth mission trips, food do-
first independent head of its National Safeguarding nations to LCAC, donations of school supplies and back-
Commission packs, the Community of Hope, and other outreach efforts,
Meg Munn, a former member of Parliament and Pohick continues to “leak the love of God” to neighbors in
government minister, has a professional background need. As Bp. Shannon told us in June, “The Holy Spirit is
in background in child and adult safeguarding issues. as present in the steady as it is in the remarkable. When
Until now, the panel has been headed by a bishop. we assist those in need, it is the result of the Holy Spirit’s
“I have a long engagement in the safeguarding of empathy for a child of God.” And as our Sr. Warden re-
children and vulnerable adults - starting as a practi- minded us recently, “While human lives are limited in
tioner, then senior manager, and as a Member of Par- duration, the church continues f rom generation to genera-
liament contributing to policy formation and legis- tion and age to age…The fruit of our work with homeless
lation,” she said. “I have always been an advocate of children at Christmas time may be realized 40 years into
listening to children and vulnerable adults talk about the future when Pohick’s new rector tells her parishioners
their experiences, hearing directly what they are feel- how the love she felt at that 2017 party inspired her to
ing and thinking.” overcome her poverty, and to be the first in her family to
“I have worked with survivors and have seen first- graduate f rom college then f rom seminary.”
Pohick Episcopal Church October 2018 • Page 9

Pohick Church Activities • October 2018


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
SEPT 30 OCT 1 2 3 4 5 6
Proper 21b 6p Sexual 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 11a CO-OP 8a Brotherhood
7:45a HE I Harrassment 4:30p Golden 6p St. Cecelia St. 7p Boy Scouts of St. Andrew
9a HE II, Fair Training Dove Bd Mtg Alban Choir 7:30p Choir of 9a Weight/
Breakdown 7p EFM 6p St. Francis Choir Pohick Strength Training
10:15a Alpha 7:30p Walking 6:15p Bell Choir 10a Yoga
11:15a HE II the Mourner’s 1p 1st Sat Do-
6:15p Martha
4p Blessing of the Path cent Tour
Guild Dinner
Animals 4p Don’s Farewell
7:30p Healing Service Reception
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Proper 22b Columbus Day 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 11a CO-OP Fall Cleanup Day
7:45a HE I Office Closed9:30a Ann Ma- 6p St. Cecelia St. 7p Boy Scouts 8a Brotherhood
9a HE II 7p EFM son Guild Mtg Alban Choir 7:30p Choir of of St. Andrew
10:15a Alpha 7:30p Walking 7:30p Vestry Mtg 6p St. Francis Choir Pohick 9a Weight/
11:15a HE I the Mourner’s 6:15p Bell Choir Strength Training
6p EYC Dinner Path 10a Yoga
7:30p Healing Service

14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Proper 23b 7p EFM 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 11a CO-OP Jr/Sr Girls Retreat
7:45a HE I 7:30p Walking 6p St. Cecelia St. 7p Boy Scouts 8a Brotherhood
9a HE II the Mourner’s Alban Choir 7:30p Choir of of St. Andrew
10:15a Alpha Path 6p St. Francis Choir Pohick 9a Weight/
10:30a Early Church 6:15p Bell Choir Strength Training
Music Ensemble begins 10a Yoga
6:30p Prayer Group
11a HE I 12:30p Book Club
7:30p Healing Service
6p EYC
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Jr/Sr Girls Retreat 7p EFM 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 11a CO-OP Directory Directory Pics
Proper 24b 7:30p Walking 6p CoH 7p Boy Scouts Pics 8a Brotherhood
7:45a HE I the Mourner’s 6p St. Cecelia St. 7:30p Choir of of St. Andrew
9a HE II, Mt. Vernon Path Alban Choir Pohick 9a Weight/
Ladies visit 6p St. Francis Choir Strength Training
11:15a HE I 10a Yoga
6:15p Bell Choir
12:30p Jr/Sr Boys-
7:30p Healing Service
5/6 Gr
28 29 30 31 NOV 1 2 3
First Stewardship Talk 6p Walking the 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 11a CO-OP PYM Sr PYM Sr High
Proper 25b Mourner’s Path 7p Docent Gen- 6p St. Cecelia St. 7p Boy Scouts High 8a Brotherhood
7:45a HE I 7p EFM eral Mtg Alban Choir 7:30p Choir of of St. Andrew
9a HE II, GD Cel- 6p St. Francis Choir Pohick 9a Weight/
ebration 6:15p Bell Choir Strength Training
10:15a Alpha 10a Yoga
7:30p Healing Service
11:15a HE I 1p 1st Sat Do-
3p Organ Recital cent Tour
6:30p EYC

Contact the Parish Secretary, Susan Hayward-Costa, to list group meetings or events on the calendar, shcosta@pohick.org.
Page 10 • October 2018 Pohick Episcopal Church

SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS


7 OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER 21 OCTOBER 28 OCTOBER 4 NOVEMBER
USHERS
7:45 Don Cooke Stew Remaly Rodger Jones Becky Wagner Mike Vaughn
Becky Wagner Mike Vaughn Tony Marsico Don Cooke Stew Remaly
9:00 Beth Altman Pehr Pehrsson Dan Derbes Tom Goeller Matt Gurrola
Matt Gurrola Grant Hodges Brent Goeller Hal Yarwood Beth Altman
Dennis Myers John Pasour Edwardene Pitcock Fuzzy Thurston Dennis Myers
Bill Patton Tom Bland Chris Brown Bill Patton John Pasour
11:15 Kathy Kirkland Steve Edgemon Dave Billingsley Sandra Caesar Rita Smith
Rita Smith Angela Edgemon Ed McGovern Rick Nelson Bill Bland
OPEN - UP
7:00 K. Kirkland A. Derbes K. Kirkland E. Thorson D. Cooke
LOCK - UP
1:00 S. Pehrsson B. Altman C. McCullough S. Pehrsson H. Stankwitz
ALTAR GUILD
AM J. Wells A. Powell A. Powell J. Sunderland J. Sunderland
N. Sage J. Schmid J. Schmid B. Altman B. Altman
C. Foster M. Tonkin M. Tonkin N. Bireley N. Bireley
J. Mullins S. Caesar S. Caesar V. Jones V. Jones
H. Parker E. Pitcock E. Pitcock J. MacDonald J. MacDonald
M. Grant A. Marsico A. Marsico R. Teale R. Teale
R. Stankwitz M. Yezek M. Yezek B. Wagner B. Wagner
COFFEE HOUR
7:45 Byrne/Wagner M/M Sunderland Byrne/Wagner M/M Biddlecomb M/M Stankwitz
9:00 Sweetser/Yarwood M/M Bland M/M Myers M/M Ayorinde Armstrong/Turner
11:15 M/M Thurston TBD M/M Ferlazzo T. Biddlecomb M/M Thurston
GREETERS
7:45 M/M Holben D. Smith B. Wagner M/M R. Jones S. Remaly
9:00 Bland/Girten M/M Bland M/M Botts Schmid/Pasour M/M Ayorinde
11:15 L. Aqueron S. Kanu P. Walden M/M Ickes Darling/Antonelli
DOCENTS
9:00 J. Wells M. Bartholomew H. Parker E. Pitcock TBD
11:15 N. Sage L. Vretos TBD T. Costa TBD
LAY READERS
7:45 Thorson (P) Booth (R) Thorson (R) Walden (R) Elston (P)
Marsico (R) Wagner (P) Marsico (P) Marsico (P) Wagner (R)
9:00 Faber (R) S. Harding (P) Prior (R) Egan (P) Choi (P)
Sage (P) M. Harding (R) Walden (P) Elston (R) Sage (R)
11:15 Choi (P) Cockroft (R) Ayorinde (P) S. Harding (R) Cockroft (P)
Egan (R) Gastrell (P) Edgemon (R) M. Harding (P) Ayorinde (R)

The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Church’s website, www.pohick.org, under “Ministries.”
Pohick Episcopal Church October 2018 • Page 11

General Brown’s Scalpel The United Thank Offering


By Lawrence M (Larry) Nelson, MD, MBA
CAPT USPHS, Retired
The United Thank Offering Mission: put gifts
into the Blue Box with thanksgiving, prayer, and
generosity. Take blessings out of the box for grants
to expand the church’s faithfulness to God’s mis-
sion.
The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a min-
Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3, 1789 istry of the Episcopal Church for the mission of
[New York] the whole church. Through UTO, men, women,
By the President of the United States of America, and children nurture the habit of giving daily
a Proclamation. thanks to God. Every penny received in these of-
“Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowl- ferings is granted, which has been the case for the
edge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, past 128 years. These grants support projects to
to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore confront violence and poverty in many communi-
his protection and favor - and whereas both Houses ties in this church and throughout the Anglican
of Congress have by their joint Committee requested Communion through direct grants and compan-
me “to recommend to the People of the United States ion grants by offering hope and help.
a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed The Blue UTO boxes are available on the table
by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many sig- outside of the Parish Office. Please take one and
nal favors of Almighty God especially by affording start making a daily gift. All Blue UTO boxes and
them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of UTO donations need to be returned to Church by
government for their safety and happiness. Sunday, October 7 so the donation can be taken
“Now therefore I do recommend and assign to the ECW meeting on October 11.
Thursday the 26th day of November next to be de- Checks should be made payable to Pohick
voted by the People of these States to the service of with UTO marked on the memo line. Questions:
that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent contact Connie Myers at jetskiing@hotmail.com,
Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will Helen Parker at helenandjeffp68@gmail.com,
be - That we may then all unite in rendering unto him or Edwardene Pitcock at epitcock@mindspring.
our sincere and humble thanks - for his kind care and com.
protection of the People of this Country previous to
their becoming a Nation…”
The National Brotherhood of Saint Andrew has Martha Guild October Dinner Meeting
an initiative to develop veteran friendly congregations. Wednesday, October 3
This effort is particularly relevant to Pohick Church, The Martha Guild invites all women of the
the church of General Washington. church to attend the October 3 potluck dinner/
The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is a worldwide meeting. The guest speaker will be Rev. Lynn
ministry founded in 1883 by a group of working men Ronaldi, as she shares some of her life’s journies.
at Saint James Episcopal Church in Chicago. The focus In addition, there will be a second special guest
is to bring men, boys and youth to Christ. It envisions - Chris Binder. This will be an opportunity as
a muscular form of Christianity, a source of strength Women of Pohick to wish Chris godspeed as she
for dealing with adversity. The Pohick Chapter meets leaves Pohick with Don for Jerusalem. To attend
every Saturday morning at 8:00 am for a hearty man’s the dinner, please contact Connie Myers at jetski-
breakfast, prayer, service, and study. New members are ing@hotmail.com or 703-201-2204, or use the
welcomed with open arms. Come join the fun! sign-up sheet in the Common Room and indicate
The logo above is Saint Andrew’s cross. As their a potluck dish. Dinner will begin promptly at 6:15
patron saint, his cross comprises the flag of Scotland pm in the Common Room Annex.
and is also part of the Episcopal flag.
The Purpose of Pohick Church is to be a nourishing community where Christ’s love is experienced and taken beyond its walls.

VESTRY • GRAM
Non-Profit Org.

Permit No. 2
U.S. Postage

Lorton, VA
PAID

Date: _____________________ Subject: _____________________


To: The Vestry
From:
Pohick Church Staff Pohick Church Vestry
Rector: The Rev’d Donald Sr. Warden: Beth Altman
Binder, PhD Jr. Warden: Clint Herbert
Assistant: The Rev’d Dr. Lynn Treasurer: Doug Smith
P. Ronaldi Register: Susan Pehrsson
Lorton, Virginia 22079-1519

Seminarian: Wesley Arning Members: Beth Altman,


9301 Richmond Highway

Minister of Music: Linda Egan Micheyl Bartholomew,


Return Service Requested

Director of Don Cooke, Anne Derbes,


Christian Ed: Frances Sessums Kathy Kirkland,
Pohick Church

Youth Minister: Rusty Booth Amanda Ljuba, Carney


Parish Secretary: Susan Hayward-Costa McCullough, Jane Rolander,
Finance Admin: Mike Morgan Herb Stankwitz,
Sexton: John Sessums Eric Thorson
Telephone: 703-339-6572 • Fax: 703-339-9884
Church Office Email: shcosta@pohick.org • Web Site: www.pohick.org

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