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1 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN // VOLUME 9 // ISSUE 3 inside this issue SUMMER 2018 SUBMISSIONS We welcome submissions of original articles, photographs, and event flyers. Submissions must pertain in some way to The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona or one of its churches. It is advised to check with the editor prior to submitting, to ensure your materials fit thematically and that there is space. All submissions must be sent via to Nicole Krug, Editor, at nicole@azdiocese.org. Include your name, congregation, and phone number. The editor reserves the right to edit all material for length, clarity and accuracy. The magazine does not provide compensation for submissions. DISTRIBUTION All households of The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona should receive the AZ Episcopalian magazine. If you are not currently receiving it, or if you need to change your delivery address, please contact your church administrator. Each congregation manages their own subscriptions. Diocesan Events Contents Clergy News Epistle: A Convention of Mixed Emotions Episcopal Night with the DBacks Best Skills Best Churches: What Seminary Didn t Teach You 58th Diocesan Convention, October 19-20, 2018 New Thrift Store at St. John s in Glendale General Convention Deputies Head to Austin Bishop Search Update Chaplains, Like Disciples, Provide Assistance to Those in Need Tibits from the Archives Walk the Walk to End Homelessness Social Media Sunday Deacon Beacon Incarceration Affects Everyone Prison Awareness Month in September New Director of Finance Hired Coouncil for Native American Ministry Annual Retreat Women of Perryville Art Exhibit Mission Share Episcopal Journal: National News Diocesan Directory left FRONT COVER: Photo by Nicole Krug. BACK COVER: Bishop Smith blesses the wine during Eucharist at St. Barnabas on the Desert (Scottsdale). Photo by Amy DeCaussin. Periodicals Postage Paid at Phoenix, AZ and additional mailing offices. Arizona Episcopalian is published four times per year in January, April, July and October by The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, 114 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, Arizona USPS # Postmaster send address changes to: P.O. Box 937, Bellmawr, NJ OR ejournal@egpp.com OR call

2 az clergy news Appointments The Rev. Sandy Chilese is now an Associate at St. Augustine s (Tempe). Departures The Rev. Kate Bradsen has accepted a call to serve as Rector at St. Stephen s in Aurora, CO. The Rev. Victor Sarrazin has accepted a call to serve as Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Middletown, NY. Obituaries The Rev. Dr. Bradie Hopper died. He served as a Deacon at Christ Church of the Ascension (Paradise Valley). The Rev. Ernest Albert Al Rich died. He last served in our diocese as the Rector of St. Christopher s (Sun City). Ordinations DEACONS Tara Anne Bartholomew David Paul Christian Carlisle David Chavez Patrice Clark Cole Kelli Danielle Joyce Alison Ruth Lee Susana Santibañez Gary Alan Sawyer Adrian Quentin Tubbs Tanya Chere Watt Retirements The Rev. Steve Ford, as an Associate at St. Mark s (Mesa). The Rev. Dan Herron, as a Deacon at Church of the Transfiguration (Mesa). The Rev. Pat Huls, as a Deacon at St. James the Apostle (Tempe). The Rev. Richard Morrison, as Interim at Church of the Epiphany (Tempe) and as Canon for Ecumenical and Community Relations for the Diocese of Arizona DIACONAL ORDINATION THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF ARIZONA Congratulations to the Class of 2018 Deacons! Front row (L to R): Susana Santibañez, Patrice Cole, Alison Lee. Back row (L to R): Tanya Watt, Adrian Tubbs, David Carlisle, Gary Sawyer, Bishop Smith, David Chavez, K.D. Joyce, Tara Bartholomew. Deacons Cole, Sawyer and Bartholomew are Vocational Deacons (they will remain Deacons). Deacons Santibañez, Lee, Watt, Tubbs, Carlisle, Chavez, and Joyce are Transitional Deacons (they will be ordained Priests in the future). A CONVENTION OF MIXED EMOTIONS BY THE RT REV KIRK S. SMITH BISHOP OF ARIZONA I doubt very much that I will need to encourage anyone to come to Convention this year. No one will want to miss out on the excitement of electing a new bishop! Yes, we will need to spend some time on the annual business of the diocese. There are still reports to be made, Resolutions to consider, and budgets to pass. However, most of the attention will be on the balloting, which will take place on Saturday morning October 20th, right after the Eucharist. As you probably know, I have nothing to do with the process leading up to the election. I will find out who the finalists are at the same time everyone else does. My only official function at the election is to chair the voting process and then call the winner and ask if he or she will accept the call to become the VI Bishop of Arizona. It would be easy in the next few months to get all involved in church politics and forget what is really going on here. Yes, the church is democratic, but not in the same way that our country is. We really do believe that the Holy Spirit is at work in an election like this. We believe in the vox populi, vox dei in the fullest sense. The winner is not just the person who manages to appeal to the widest number of self interest groups, but is rather the one who God has chosen, through the election process, who is best suited to guide the church. Moreover, the election of a new bishop is also not about personalities. It is about the continuity of the church, or what is better termed the apostolicity of the church. Did you know that the episcopacy is the oldest form of governance in the world? Before there were presidents, prime ministers, or even kings, there were bishops. We Americans pride outsides on the fact that every four or eight years, we have a peaceful transfer of power, but that has been going on in the church for almost two thousand years! You all should be proud of being part of this process. Even if you are not a delegate to Diocesan Convention, you will still have a chance to participate. The final candidates will be announced in July, and there will be biographies posted online. Then, in the end of September, there will be walkabouts, in which you may meet and ask questions of the candidates in one of a few different venues. If you like what you see, or don t like what you see, speak to your clergy and elected delegates and make your opinions known! Thanks to digital technology, all election results at the Diocesan Convention will be available in real time to everyone (even if you aren t attending in person). This is the last time I get to issue a call to Convention. I do so with mixed feelings. I am looking forward to new adventures in retirement, but I will also profoundly miss the relationships, which have sustained me as your bishop for almost 15 years. So please continue to pray for this transition process, especially for the Search Committee, Transition Committee, and Standing Committee as they do their important work. May God continue to guide us as the people of God in Arizona. SIGN UP Bishop Smith s E-pistle is sent out weekly to subscribers. Please contact Nicole Krug at nicole@azdiocese.org if you would like to receive it. 2 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org azdiocese.org SUMMER

3 Best Skills Best Churches What Seminary Didn t Teach You EPISCOPAL NIGHT AT CHASE FIELD The Arizona Diamondbacks invite all members of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, along with their family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy a time of fellowship and cheer on the D-backs as they host the Mariners! Before the game, stop by Trinity Cathedral for a pre-game celebration beginning at 5:00 p.m. After the game, stay for the festivities that are part of the D-backs Faith & Family Night. There will be fireworks, followed by a player Q & A. Special guest MERCYME will be performing a concert to end the event. Designed specifically for Priests and Pastors. A portion of each ticket purchased using this special offer will be designated for Cruzando Fronteras (Migration and Border Ministry). You ve already studied to be an effective priest, Seating is limited! Purchase your tickets today by going to: or send in this completed form. We will see you at the ballpark! nonprofit your church. ARIZONA FRIDAY AUGUST 24 DIAMONDBACKS VS If you want to lead effective discipleship that transforms lives, we can help give you the knowledge to do it, and at a low SEATTLE 6:40 MARINERS cost. Thanks to a partnership with ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, the Diocese has PLEASE CONTACT JOHANNA IMPERIAL TODAY JIMPERIAL@DBACKS.COM OR CALL TICKET INFORMATION (Children 2 and under are free) CONTACT $24 - Lower Level Bleachers - Section 141, reg $29 CONTACT NAME CHURCH ADDRESS now build your capacity to run a successful STATE ZIP Seating is limited and filled as requests are received. CITY Credit Card Number Exp Date Signature CVC (security code) PHONE developed a graduate/executive level certificate program called Best Skills Best Churches. This is a holistic program; each of the six sessions feed into the others. Courses: Volunteers in Ministry Laws/Legal: Legal Aspects of Governance Human Relations, Effective Communication and Handling Conflict Marketing and Community Presence Financial Management for Effective Service Fundraising Aspects of Stewardship learn more at azdiocese.org/bestskills.html Please return completed form with payment to: FIRSTNAME LASTNAME Arizona Diamondbacks, Attn: Johanna Imperial, 401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ dbacks com 4 Order Deadline: 8/17/2018 nmi ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org NMI is a professional development entity of the brought to you in part by Tickets distribution options are via text, will call or the MLB Ballpark App Best Skills Best Churches_Presbyters and Pastors_2017_8_5x11.indd 1 nonprofit management institute azdiocese.org 9/19/2017 5:36:47 PM SUMMER

4 Looking to TRANS ITION the Future 58TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION CALL TO CONVENTION 58TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION October 19-20, 2018 All Saints Episcopal Church & Day School Phoenix, Arizona CONVENTION BUSINESS Election of Secretary to Convention Shall be elected for a term of one year and shall be Secretary of the Diocesan Council. Election this year is for a 1-year term. Incumbent, Susan Tuttle, is eligible for re-election. Duties include: acting as recording secretary for every meeting of the Convention and the Standing Committee; performing such duties as assigned by the Bishop, the Convention or the Standing Committee. Election of Standing Committee The Standing Committee consists of six priests and six lay or deacon communicants who shall each serve a 3-year term and not more that two consecutive 3-year terms. Election this year is for two priest positions for 3-year terms, one lay or deacon positions for 3-year terms and one lay or deacon position for a two year term. Each term of office will begin immediately following the Diocesan Convention. Incumbents in the priest order, Judy Turberg and Ernie Galaz, are eligible for re-election. Incumbents in the lay/deacon order, Kim Crecca and Leah Sandwell-Weiss, are eligible for re-election. The Standing Committee is the Advisory Council to the Bishop meeting approximately 6 times a year. In addition, the Standing Committee serves as the Ecclesiastical Authority in the event of a vacancy in the Episcopate. The Standing Committee also provides consent for Bishop elections and participates in the review of candidates for ordination. In addition, the Standing Committee acts as the Board of Directors of the Diocese and meets approximately 8 times a year. Standing Committee has the authority to act administratively for Convention between meetings as specified in the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese. The Standing Committee has general supervision of the financial affairs and oversight of real property. Election of Disciplinary Board Members The members of the Board shall be elected by Convention. Each member shall be elected for a three (3) year term; except, if a member is elected to fill a vacancy, the term of that member shall be the unexpired term of the member being replaced. The term of the member shall commence on the first (1st) day following the close of the Convention when the election took place. The terms of office of the Board shall be staggered and arranged into three classes. The board shall consist of not fewer than nine persons, five of whom are members of the Clergy and four of whom are Laity. Election this year is for three clerical positions for 3-year terms and three lay position for a 3-year term. Resolutions Resolutions will be printed in the convention materials, then discussed during the breakout session on Friday, October 19 and voted upon during Convention. Canon Changes Any Canon changes will be printed The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona at work! in the convention materials, then discussed at the pre-convention workshop on Friday, October 19 and voted on at Convention. Approval of the 2019 Financial Statement of Mission The 2019 Financial Statement of Mission, which has been put forth by the Finance Committee and Standing Committee, must be approved by Convention. The budget will be printed in the convention materials, discussed at the pre-convention workshop on Friday, October 19 and voted on at Convention. Call for Resolutions Guidelines for Diocesan Resolutions is available on the Convention page of the Diocesan website, www. azdiocese.org. The instructions for completing the resolution template form and the resolution form are available on the Convention page of the Diocesan website. Complete the template form and mail or the completed resolution [note Convention Resolution in the subject line] no later than August 21, 2018, to: THE REV. SCOTT JONES CHAIR, RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE 114 W. ROOSEVELT ST. PHOENIX, AZ FAX: FRSCOTTAZ@GMAIL.COM Call for Nominations Any member of the Clergy canonically resident or any lay communicant in good standing may submit to the Chair of the Nominating Committee no later than September 4, 2018, a completed nomination form, available on the Convention page of the Diocesan website, for one or more persons to fill the 6 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org azdiocese.org SUMMER

5 Looking to the Future 58TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION positions listed above. First, seek permission from the person you wish to nominate, carefully complete the online form. In addition, each candidate for election must complete the list of questions, which can also be downloaded from the Diocesan website, Send the questions as a Word document. DO NOT PDF THE DOCUMENT. Attach a passport-type photo (hi-resolution.jpg or.png format). the photo and answers to questions to: ALLAN BUDD CHAIR, NOMINATING COMMITTEE BUDD738@GMAIL.COM Clergy Eligible to Vote Canon I, Section 4(a): Every member of the Clergy who is: (1) In good standing; (2) Canonically and actually resident in the Diocese and; (3) Actively exercising a regular parochial or Diocesan ministry in the Diocese, as determined by the rector or vicar of the parish or mission in which they serve, or by the bishop; is a Clerical Member of, and shall be entitled to a seat and vote in Convention. Every other member of the Clergy who is in good standing and is canonically resident in the Diocese shall have a seat in Convention but no vote. Clergy eligible to vote will be listed with the congregation with which they have a working relationship. Non-voting clergy should be registered in the appropriate section of the registration form. If you have any questions concerning this, please contact Cathy Black, Registrar of Convention, at or cathy@azdiocese.org. Delegate/Clergy Registration and Dinner Reservations The Convention registration form will be sent by to each congregation in July. The registration form will indicate the number of delegates, wardens and clergy eligible to voice and vote at Convention. Please complete the form and send it to Dawn Jackson at Diocesan House by return at dawn@azdiocese. org. If there are any problems, please contact Dawn for help, or we will be happy to send a hard copy of the registration. The registration fee for each person is $6, which includes a lunch on Friday, October 19, and light continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday, October 20. DINNER ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 Dinner will be very special this year. It is the Farewell Dinner for Bishop Kirk and Laura Smith. Reservations for this dinner can be made on the Convention registration form. We will be having a buffet dinner, so all you need to do on the registration form is indicate whether the individual is having dinner. The cost of dinner is $4 per person. [See menu below.] We expect that demand for reservations to say goodbye to Bishop and Mrs. Smith will be high, so please do not wait to make your reservations. Kale salad with red onion, sliced strawberries, watermelon radish, golden beets, currants, extra virgin olive oil/balsamic oil dressing with lemon wedge, toasted almonds & parmesan cheese on the side [veg/ vegan/gluten free] Crisp garden salad with mixed greens, tomato wedges, red onions, cucumbers, shaved carrots, sliced olives and red cabbage, Old World Italian dressing and buttermilk Ranch dressing Baked Cavatappi Mac-n-Cheese - Cavatappi pasta with golden crusted panko bread crumbs, three cheese blend, baby spinach leaves and rich nutmeg béchamel sauce garnished with parmesan cheese and julienned fresh basil [veg] Baked Chicken Bryan Baked chicken breast with goat cheese, parmesan and sun dried tomato pesto (no nuts) and julienned fresh basil [gluten free] Wild Rice with Red Quinoa Wild rice blend with red quinoa and roasted garlic garnished with fresh parsley [vegan/veg] Moroccan Spiced Potatoes Triblend of red, Yukon gold and russet potatoes with red and yellow sweet onions, garbanzo beans, olive oil, whole tomatoes, lemon and cumin, garnished with parsley [vegan/veg/ gluten free] Farmhouse Harvest Vegetable Medley Patty Pan Squash, baby zucchini, tri-colored carrots, caramelized Brussel sprouts, button mushrooms, Haricott Verts green beans sautéed in olive oil [vegan/veg/ gluten free] Carving station Herb Crusted Pork Loin with Marsala Sauce Assorted rolls and butter [gluten free rolls upon request Chef s Choice dessert buffet [vegan/ veg/gluten free options] Once you have completed the convention and dinner registration form, please send the registration payment to Diocesan House as soon as possible either via mail or online. We cannot complete registrations until payment is received. The deadline for registrations is Friday, August 24, VISITOR REGISTRATION Visitor attendance at Diocesan Convention this year is very limited due to the special nature and location of convention. Visitors will not be able to register with their congregations or online. If you wish to attend as a visitor, please contact Cathy Black, Registrar of Convention, at cathy@azdiocese.org or Everyone is welcome to attend the dinner honoring Bishop and Laura Smith on Friday, October 19, though there will be limited seating. There is a dinner reservation form on the Diocese of Arizona website (www. azdiocese.org) for those who want to attend only the dinner. The cost for the dinner is $4. Dinner reservations will not be complete until payment is received at Diocesan House. The deadline for dinner registrations is Friday, August 24, PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS There will be two pre-convention workshops this year. If you are interested in either of these sessions, please indicate that on your registration form. The schedule for the workshops on Friday morning is listed below. 9:30 a.m. Canons, Resolutions and Budget 10:30 a.m. Candidate Forum These are the only workshops this year. Due to the election of the bishop, the schedule does not allow for other workshops as in previous years. CHILDREN S PROGRAM The Annual Diocesan Convention Children s Program will be offered again this year all day on Friday and Saturday of Convention. Children's and Nursery programs are offered for infant through sixth grade on Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to close of Convention. Children will enjoy music, arts and crafts, stories, and lots of fun! Pre-registration is required for all ages. The registration form and fee information for both programs can be found on the Convention page of the Diocesan website at HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS The following hotels have partnered with the Diocese to provide special rates during the dates of our Diocesan Convention. You need to make your own reservations using the information provided for each hotel online on the Diocesan Convention webpage at: Sheraton Crescent Hotel 2620 W Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ $135 per night Hilton Garden Inn 4000 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona $139 per night Wyndham Garden Phoenix Midtown 3600 N 2nd Ave. Phoenix, AZ $119 per night Found:re Phoenix 1100 N Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ $169 per night Due to the special nature of this year s Convention, there will be no exhibits or clergy spouse gathering this year. The clergy spouses will meet when the Presiding Bishop visits the diocese for the new Bishop s Consecration in March of ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org azdiocese.org SUMMER

6 INTRODUCING THE NEW THRIFT STORE AT ST. JOHN S IN GLENDALE We ve recently opened our doors and welcome everyone to shop Our summer hours are Friday and Saturday 8AM-Noon With special 25% off sales every 1 st Saturday and 3 rd Friday Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist 4102 W. Union Hills Drive Glendale, AZ Proceeds support St. John s Outreach in our community. GENERAL CONVENTION DEPUTIES HEAD TO AUSTIN The General Convention of The Episcopal Church gathers every three years in different locations. The 2018 meeting will convene in Austin, Texas for a nine-day legislative session (July 5-13, 2018), and will be the 79th General Convention of the Church. A group of elected clergy and lay, as well as a few diocesan staff, will represent the Diocese of Arizona at this event (listed below). To help explain the significance of this event, here are a few FAQs: What is the General Convention? The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church. It is a bi,cameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies, with clergy and lay deputies elected from the 109 dioceses, at more than 800 members (up to four clergy and four lay persons from each diocese); and the House of Bishops, with upwards of 200 active and retired bishops. The work of General Convention includes adopting legislation of concern to the Church; amending the Book of Common Prayer, the Constitution, and the Canons of the Church; adopting a triennial budget for The Episcopal Church; and electing candidates to offices, boards and other committees. This work in undertaken in support of the mission and ministry of the Church, and with prayerful gratitude and spiritual discernment. What happens at General Convention? While the principal work of the General Convention is conducted in its legislative processes, General Convention is also filled with activities and opportunities for mission and ministry gatherings. The calendar highlights a number of these, including worship, an evening sponsored by the hosting Diocese, and opportunities for seminary and other meetings. For more than a century, the Triennial Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) has been held at the same time and place as the General Convention. The National Altar Guild Association (NAGA) Triennial meeting will also be held concurrently. This small sampling of activities shows why some have described General Convention as having elements of a family reunion. Who is attending from the Diocese of Arizona? Four clergy and four lay people were elected at our diocesan Annual Convention in 2016 to attend as deputies. The clergy are: The Very Rev. Troy Mendez, The Rev. Ann Johnson, The Rev. Canon John Kitagawa, The Rev. Stephen Keplinger The lay people are: Dawn Conley, Canon Judith Conley, Ariana Gonzalez-Bonillas, Clyde Kunz The alternates are: The Rev. Ernest Galaz, The Rev. Julie O Brien, Julia Coleman (Alternates were elected and will also attend, in case of illness or other emergency that would prevent a deputy from being present.) The diocesan staff attending are: Bishop Kirk Smith, Canon Cathy Black, Canon Nicole Krug, The Rev. Canon Megan Traquair Where can I find info about what s happening at General Convention? Visit the General Convention website at: generalconvention.org, and watch for posts on the diocesan Facebook page at: azdiocese, and the diocesan Twitter profile: twitter.com/azdiocese, as well as the weekly E-pistle e-newsletter. BISHOP SEARCH UPDATE BY THE REV. CANON DANIEL TANTI- MONACO, PRESIDENT, STANDING COMMITTEE Through a process of prayerful discernment, evaluation and discussion, the Bishop Search Committee has completed its review of all written applications and conducted video-conference interviews with qualified candidates. A group of several candidates are now considered semi-finalists and will participate in individual interviews with the Committee. Following that process, a slate of three to five candidates will be submitted to the Diocesan Standing Committee, and the announcement of the slate will happen on July 6. Petition applications will be accepted from July 6 at 6:00 p.m. through July 20 at 5:00 p.m. (AZ time). Candidate walkabouts will occur across the diocese during the last week of September. The locations will be announced. Please continue to pray for those involved in this process. 10 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org azdiocese.org SUMMER

7 CHAPLAINS, LIKE DISCIPLES, PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED BY DIOCESAN COLLEGE CHAPLAINS It s dangerous to go alone! Take this, so said the wise elder upon handing young Link a sword to assist him on his journeys across the fantasy world of Hyrule. The console video game Zelda was released on August 22, 1987, 13 years before our incoming first-year college students were born. Still, three decades later, that adage of the elder remains true. It is dangerous to go alone, and so the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona supports Young Adult and Campus Ministries to assist youth as they take up their journeys into adulthood. Our chaplaincies serve college students and young adults in the Phoenix area, Tucson, and Flagstaff, with chaplains based at Arizona State University (Downtown, Tempe, and Polytechnic campuses), the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University. We also welcome students from the numerous community colleges across the state. Each of our four chaplaincies works in a way unique to its setting, finding partners with both secular and religious groups on campus and in the community. Our ministry in Flagstaff, serving Northern Arizona University, stands out specifically in that it is a shared ministry model between our Diocese and the Grand Canyon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, with whom we are called to common mission. This relationship has grown out of the commonalities and similarities between our churches as we serve the campus together. Our ministry in Tempe, serving Arizona State University s Main Campus, is fully embedded within a parish church community. The chaplaincy at the University of Arizona is part of a collaborative building with Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Methodist partners. Through ecumenical agreements and intergenerational arrangements such as these, our chaplaincies continue to learn how much stronger we are when we are united in our mission to serve Christ throughout the world. While strategies may differ between chaplaincies, the core of our work remains the same: pastoral care and religious formation of young adults. There are college trials older adults often romanticize: moving into the college dorm, the first really difficult class, forging new friendships, and even falling in love events where students need a listening ear and helpful guide. Alongside these wellknown tribulations, many college students now struggle with housing insecurity and food poverty, worry not only about passing classes but affording them, and encounter growing levels of isolation and hopelessness. Our diocese is committed to ensuring that young adults have assistance navigating these hurdles and discovering how in the midst of a tumultuous existence, Jesus can be a sure rock and foundation. Even amid the hopeful Christian community, still alive with the spiritual power of Pentecost, we find them wrestling with the Group photo from Province VIII Young Adult Retreat in Tucson in April pragmatic issues of those in need. As the Apostles worked to provide for the widows and orphans in their midst, our chaplaincies maintain pantries with food and hygiene items for students in need. We may be the only resource a student has to turn to when they need a new pair of shoes to get around campus or a solid outfit for that first major job interview. Chaplaincies work with students through medical and mental health crisis, transporting them to appointments, covering prescription copays, discerning with them if it may be time to go to inpatient care for their mental health needs. Like the early Christians in Acts, we also find ourselves striving to express the Gospel amidst new contexts and new ways of relaying information. What did it mean for the early Christians to move away from the immaculately reproduced scrolls of the Hebrew Scriptures and move towards hastily copied transcriptions of Paul s most recent letter, or a compilation of the sayings and acts of Jesus, across the ancient Mediterranean world? What does it mean now for Episcopalians to engage a generation that thrives on digital technologies, holds more advanced degrees than any in history, and is both seeking sources of authority to respect while also being highly suspicious of any who claim to have authority? These are the quandaries, and blessings, provided to our four chaplaincies. Ours is a ministry of consistent church planting, gathering a seed congregation together every three or so years, watching it grow, blossom, and bear fruit, then to repeat the process. Where parishes can expect to have aspects of their ministry be perennial in nature, the citrus tree bearing fruit year after year for decades, campus ministries must consistently plant again knowing that a program that thrived one semester might never come together in a workable fashion again; the vegetables that thrived in the garden one season might not have the right conditions to grow in the next. The consistency that undergirds our work comes from our Chaplains, the rhythm of the academic year, and two yearly retreats. Each Veterans Day weekend, the Chaplains gather young adults from across the Diocese at Chapel Rock in Prescott for a retreat where we pray the daily Chaplain Ben Garren (center) hands out bulletins at the Province VIII Young Adult Retreat office, hold forums on pressing issues, and give participants a chance to be formed in the Anglican Tradition. In the spring, we take up a similar retreat, but gather with the young adult ministries from across Province VIII. This year s retreat was held at Grace St. Paul s in Tucson and participants had a chance to engage the intersection of spirituality and art as they toured museums, were led to create pottery by Pascua Yaqui artists, and explored how spoken word poetry has emboldened the Black Lives Matter movement. Beginning again in the fall, our chaplaincies will host regular opportunities for worship in the Anglican Tradition that values our students from across the Anglican Communion. We will have fellowship events, game nights, and deep discussions about theology and life. We will host meals, pantries, and meal prep events to ensure that students are fed. We will provide what is often one of the few safe harbors on campus for women and LGBTQ+ individuals to fully discern a life with Christ where they have access to all the sacraments. As we go about our work, we hope to be collaborative with area parishes. We are diocesan ministries and part of our work is to support your community s ministry with young adults, to assist you in understanding new dynamics of Proclaiming Christ Crucified amidst a quickly changing world, and ensure that the transition from youth to adult happens with the longing to be part of God s community intact. Reach out to us in the weeks ahead as you are planning your events for next year and see how we can assist you with adult education or a special youth event. If you or your church feel called, we are always looking for support to provide scholarships to our two retreats each year, which our participants often name as life changing events in their lives of faith and service. To connect your rising seniors to a young adult and campus ministry, or to connect with us directly, you can find us at You may also contact Brad Eubanks, our Chaplain in Flagstaff and the Coordinator for Young Adult and Campus Ministry for Province VIII at brad.eubanks+ecm@gmail.com or Brad can facilitate a connection to any young adult and campus ministry in the Episcopal Church. Palm Sunday service with Lutheran clergy at Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry in Flagstaff 12 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org azdiocese.org SUMMER

8 AN EVENT SUPPORTED BY St. James the Apostle Tempe, AZ wonderful staff, Chapel Rock has continued to grow into a truly beautiful jewel of the Diocese. As a member of the diocesan staff, I have been privileged to be a part of several retreats for the Lay Staff and Lay Leaders of the Diocese, and I will always treasure the experiences that have brought me closer to God and the true meaning of serving the people of the Diocese of Arizona. FIND MORE INFORMATION REGARDING CHAPEL ROCK AND HOW TO HELP WITH CAMPERSHIPS AT THE CAMP WEBSITE: A gathering at Chapel Rock camp in the 1930s TIBITS FROM THE ARCHIVES BY SHARON GRAVES, DIOCESAN ARCHIVIST Our rock may not be a diamond but it is precious to the Diocese. As I was searching for something interesting for this issue, I stumbled upon What s Happening at Chapel Rock? Summer Newsletter for It had a wonderful short history of Chapel Rock, which has been reproduced below. The historical information was provided by The Rev. Canon Norman Burke. A Rich Tradition ~ An On-Going Legacy Chapel Rock, the Arizona Church Conference Center in the heart of mile-high Prescott, possesses a legacy of healing and rehabilitation from the early part of this century. The property was originally owned by Dr. Albert D. Wilson, an Episcopalian who developed a tuberculosis sanitarium. By the late 1920s the tuberculosis epidemic had ended and the need for a sanitarium declined. The property was put up for sale, and Bishop Walter Mitchell initiated plans to acquire it. The Episcopal Church in the Missionary District of Arizona purchased the 19 acres for $13, in Not only was it declared Bishop Mitchell s official summer residence, it was also made available as a camping site for clergy and young Episcopalians who attended Camp Mitchell for boys and Camp Cady for girls. Bishop Mitchell had a larger vision. He saw the center being used by churches of all denominations and so he named it the Arizona Church Conference Center. Since those early years, the center has forged a sense of cooperation and understanding among the groups that have gathered here. For decades, it has been a place for inspiration, education and enrichment for children as well as adults. Thanks to the generosity of those who felt blessed by their own retreat and camp experiences, the conference center has continued to grow in facilities and opportunities. Summer programs for young people remain the keystone for Chapel Rock s camping curriculum. The 60 s More or Less Session has demonstrated consistently the center s commitment to adult programming. For generations, Chapel Rock has been a place where people have come to experience unique encounters with a loving God. We hope you will take part in a Chapel Rock Adventure. Under the leadership of Executive Director, Kelly Wood, and his SOCIAL MEDIA SUNDAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 #SMS18 Make plans now for your church to participate! The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona azdiocese.org 14 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org azdiocese.org SUMMER

9 DEACON BEACON BY THE REV. SALLY DURAND This monthly feature in the E-pistle e-newsletter highlights one of our deacons and their ministry. THE REV. LINDA HALE The Rev. Linda Hale serves at Christ the King in Tucson. As a child, I dreamed of someday living in a library. Books were my teachers, mentors, companions. They took my out of myself for a time. Now, as an adult I do live in. Library- -sort of. The many, many books in my collection still teach, mentor, companion and take me out of myself for a time. The subject matters of this collection represent an ordinary life with bits if the extraordinary. They range from a collection of old schoolbooks and recipe books from my grandmother s time to poetry by Whitman, Burns and Mary Oliver, and a collection gathered from travels, primarily in Spain where I spent time at two Universities learning Spanish language, history and art. A large part of this library has to do with religion, church history, theology and all the other volumes one uses in formation for ministry, but the largest part of my collection of works dealing with faith God, with following the Way of Christ, with spiritual growth. These collections speak to my several callings. I love to cook, to feed people. In my professional life, I was a teacher, and for 35 years I responded to that call. Truly, that call to teach is with me still, and as a deacon, I continue to teach and to lead Bible studies, book studies and special programs. I love to preach and occasionally have the opportunity to do so. As the Diocesan representative for Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD), I have even more opportunity to speak, bringing to the fore the intent of Matthew 25:35-45:...I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, a stranger and you took me in, naked and you gave me clothing, sick or in prison and you visited me... This ministry of ERD has followed me from the Diocese of Spokane (in Washington State) to the Diocese of Arizona. Soon after I arrived in Tucson and became licensed to serve as Deacon, I became the Diocesan chaplain for Daughters of the King. It has been my responsibility and pleasure to arrange the chapel for Convention each year, in which all are welcome to come for prayer or some quiet time. You all are surely invited! My library also contains several columns and magazines dealing with art in various forms, especially the connections between art and expressions of faith. Stained glass, beautiful vestments, wonderful, soaring architecture come to mind. My own contribution is the act of weaving. The setting of a strong warp and the interlacement of a patterned weft make a piece of whole cloth much like the strong basis for a Christian life woven with the daily living of that life--it s pattern make the whole cloth of a person s life. THE REV. BECKY WILLIAMSON The Rev. Rebecca (Becky) Williamson serves at St. Augustine s (Tempe). There are many deacons in all parts of our diocese. Some of them may be aware and others may not have a clue -- yet, regarding their ministry. I was in the latter category for many years. I have been a teacher, coach, counselor, social worker, Hospice Chaplain, and Spiritual Director during my work life. All of these positions helped to formulate some concept of ministry through the 30 years before my ordination. I kept feeling a call to something and had this call reflected to me by others, like my friends and priests, Kathleen Galvin and Gil Stafford. I considered everything other than ordained ministry -- a new job, a Ph.D., anything else. The priesthood was not it either, although that was the only pathway known to me for many years. Nothing seemed to satisfy a desire that was in me but which still did not have a voice. Working in the Maricopa County Jail system as a Mental Health Counselor was a time when an idea of my ministry began to take shape. I became aware of a few deacons in our diocese, although none ministered close by. The desire just would not be quiet, so I pursued something I was unable to define fully, but faith carried me through the ambiguity. At least for a social worker, I finally was making good money at a Long Term Care facility. My partner was retired and we were living in our dream home. This was not the time to make waves, but there it was. My pathway was revealed, and in spite of everything else, it made sense to me. My partner s faith allowed her to trust it, too. It was funny that the obvious decision came when it did. In 2010, I began attending Spiritual Direction School. During the two years that followed and continuing through my Deacon Formation and Clinical Pastoral Education, I learned the gift of Holy Listening. Finally, on January 29, 2011, I was ordained to the diaconate at Trinity Cathedral. I have never looked back, and I thank God for the clarity of this ministry in the last decade. Happily for me, as someone who embraces change, the last 10 years of my life never have been the same year-to-year, and the understanding of my ministry has constantly evolved. Some elements of my ministry are: leading a Contemplative Prayer group at St. Augustine s, and working with the elderly. Contemplative Prayer has always centered me deep within my soul. I find that this type of prayer, which you would think of as the most solitary kind of experience -- after all, you re silent -- becomes, to me, more powerful with a group of people than when I do it by myself. I don t know why, but it underscores community as utterly central to the process. Working with the elderly has been my ministry almost from childhood. Some of my best friends are elderly and I am drawn to them like a magnet. I love listening to their stories about their lives with the realization that they have the same worries and concerns that affect all of us. Over the years, I believe I have felt freer to respond to gentle nudges by the Holy Spirit. My paid vocation (by then in Hospice Chaplaincy), has informed and become a unified part of my diaconal ministry. Now that I am retired from the vocational world of work, I am thankful (almost) every day that I am allowed to serve as a deacon in God s mission in the world. 16 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org azdiocese.org SUMMER

10 with a reception from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and feature guest speakers. St. Peter s in Litchfield Park will host a screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary Knife Skills on Wednesday, September 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This documentary follows the releasees as they are trained as chefs in a gourmet French restaurant that only employs ex-inmates. The Diocesan Prison Ministry Program offers speakers, programs, and suggestions for discussing and addressing the multiple burdens communities bear regarding incarceration and re-entry. Contact me to arrange a presentation at your church or find out more about what is available. In addition, check out this list of suggestions found on the Diocesan Prison Ministry website: (contact information is also on the website). These suggestions can be adopted by any church denomination and by concerned individuals throughout the U.S. Raising awareness and encouraging community involvement are the first steps toward making a positive impact on successful re-entry for those who are released and providing assistance for families and others who are struggling with the financial and emotional burdens of incarceration. Taking the words of Jesus from Matthew 25:36, I was in prison, and you visited me as a call to action, Episcopal churches throughout Arizona are encouraged to place a special emphasis during the month of September on the impact incarceration is having on their community and on their own church members. NEW DIRECTOR OF FINANCE HIRED INCARCERATION AFFECTS EVERYONE PRISON AWARENESS MONTH RETURNS TO DIOCESE OF ARIZONA IN SEPTEMBER BY THE REV. KIM CRECCA, CONVENER, DIOCESAN PRISON MINISTRY PROGRAM According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Arizona currently ranks fifth in a nation that incarcerates at a rate 5 to 10 times that of other industrialized nations. Those affected by incarceration include not only the individuals who are actually behind bars, but also family members struggling to make ends meet and living with the stigma of having a loved one that is serving or has served time in prison or jail. The children of incarcerated parents are especially traumatized and often feel that the loss of their parent/s is somehow their fault. In addition to the prisoner and their family, those who work for or volunteer in correctional facilities are affected by incarceration as well. No community is exempt from the far reaching, and often devastating, affects of incarceration. The month of September has been designated as Prison Awareness Month for the Diocese of Arizona and we would like to know what your church is doing to help raise awareness about the multiple social issues related to incarceration. Two events that are scheduled for the month include an art exhibit at All Saints in Phoenix featuring artwork from local inmates. The exhibit will open on September 1st We are happy to share the good news that Bill Potts began as the new Director of Finance in April! Bill comes to us from Washington, D.C. by way of Dallas, Texas. With his more than 30 years of ministry and service, Bill brings a wide variety of skills and experience to his position. He has a long faith journey beginning in a small town in Oklahoma at age 7, when he felt a call to ministry and service to the Lord through the church. Post high school, and after spending two years in business school studying Business Administration and Accounting, he completed his education at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri with a Bachelor s degree in Sacred Music. He has served in various pastoral roles as youth pastor, college and career pastor, children s pastor, singles pastor, and children s worker, while also assisting with the administrative side of church service. In the early 1990s, Bill began his work in full-time church administration and finance. He has maintained that role in several churches for the bulk of the past 24 years serving churches in the Episcopal Church, Presbyterian (USA) Church, and the United Methodist Church. Bill has a deep love for the Episcopal Church and is so excited to once again serve through this position. He is looking forward to working with the churches in the Diocese and serving each congregation as a resource. Bill can be reached at (602) or bill@azdiocese.org. Please help us welcome him to Dio House! 18 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org azdiocese.org SUMMER

11 August 24, :00 pm to August 25, :00 pm Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ Double Room Rate - $75.00 Commuter Meals - $5 The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona Council for Native American Ministry The Council for Native American Ministry has grown tremendously over the last year. We are ready for a time of reflection and ceremony as has become our practice. Annual Retreat Women of Perryville ART Exhibit Saturday, July 14th at 6 PM Please join with the Council of Native American Ministries, The Rev. Canon Debbie Royals and Special Guest and Spiritual Leader, Steve Darden for an opportunity to experience Native American spirituality and continue to engage with Native traditional values and processes. Steve Darden is well-known in Native circles and wellness programs. He regularly works with Native people in recovery, is part of the Navajo Human Rights Commission and is a ceremonial leader. Steve is predominantly Diné (Navajo), Cheyenne and Swedish. This year the annual retreat will be led by Steve Darden, Diné (Navajo). We will gather the first night for ceremony; Steve will lead us in our dawn prayers; and he will close our time together in ceremony. The Rev. Canon Debbie Royals will lead us in a reflection of the work of the past year and guide us in the heart and wisdom of the Council for the coming year. Register for this event by going to: Deadline for housing is August 3, If you need help to register, contact Dawn Jackson at or dawn@azdiocese.org. For more information on this event or Native American Ministries, contact The Rev. Canon Debbie Royals at revdebroyals@gmail.com. 20 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org azdiocese.org SUMMER

12 YOUR MISSION SHARE AS OF MAY 31, 2018 PARISH/MISSION Benson, St. Raphael s Bisbee, St. John s Casa Grande, St. Peter s Cave Creek, Good Shepherd Chandler, St. Matthew s Clarkdale, St. Thomas Coolidge, St. Michael s Douglas, St. Stephen s Flagstaff, Epiphany Glendale, St. Andrew s Glendale, St. John/Baptist Globe, St. John s Green Valley, St. Francis Holbrook, St. George Kingman, Trinity Lake Havasu City, Grace Lakeside, Our Saviour Litchfield Park. St. Peter s Mesa, St. Mark s Mesa, Transfiguration Morenci, SS Philip & James Nogales, St. Andrew s Oro Valley, Apostles Paradise Valley, Christ Church Payson, St. Paul s Phoenix, Trinity Phoenix, All Saints Phoenix, St Jude s Phoenix, St. Luke s Phoenix, Santa Maria Phoenix, St. Mary s (8.45%) Phx, St Paul s Sudanese Phoenix, St. Stephen s Phoenix, San Pablo Prescott, St. Luke s Safford, All Saint s Scottsdale, Nativity Scottsdale, St Anthony Scottsdale, St. Barnabas Sedona, St Andrews Sierra Vista, St Stephen s Sun City, All Saints Sun City, St. Christopher s Sun City West, Advent Tempe, Epiphany Tempe, St. Augustine s Tempe, St. James Tombstone, St. Paul s Tucson, Christ the King Tucson, Grace St. Paul s Tucson, St. Alban s Tucson, St. Andrew s Tucson, St. Matthew s Tucson, St. Michael s Tucson, St. Philip s Wickenburg, St. Alban s Williams, St. John s Winslow, St. Paul s YTD Reported Income 29, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,58 474, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , YTD 16.9% of Income 5, , , , , , , , , , , , ,10 10, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , YTD Paid 5, , , , , , , , , , , , ,10 10, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , YTD Unpaid () () () () () () () () () () () () () () 1, , () () () No Report Received for Months Dec-Apr Dec Dec-Apr Jan-Apr Dec Totals 7,096, ,195, ,182, , Many congregations find it helpful to list in their Sunday bulletins an update on income and expenses. This makes for good transparency of church finances, but also is a gentle reminder to those who might be behind in their giving. The Finance Committee, with the consent of Diocesan Council, has suggested that we do a similar public reporting. Above is a listing of our congregations, their mission share, and their current standing. In a few exceptional cases, Council has granted an alternative payment plan to congregations facing severe economic dislocation. Those are so marked. The Council wishes to thank those congregations who are current in their mission giving and encourage those who may be behind. 22 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN azdiocese.org