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CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 31 Woodland Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 Tel: 908-277-1814 • Fax: 908-277-2571 Email:
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NOVEMBER 2015
“O send out your light and your truth that they may lead me, and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling.”
Tiffany Window Re-Dedication Sunday, 1 November 10:30 am w/ luncheon 5:00 pm w/ reception
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Stewardship Briefly Noted
by the Reverend Canon Matthew T.L. Corkern, Rector Stewardship means a myriad of things to most parishes, large and small. At Calvary Church, this concept has been defined and recorded in a long-range plan as “taking care of those things we have been given to the benefit of an interconnected personal, regional and international community.” In simplest terms, clergy and members are expected to return focus from ourselves by returning the gifts we have received from God. Our 2016 theme offers a panoply of views of walking together, through being “in Partnership for Giving and Receiving.” In recent years, stewardship ideas have pervaded every aspect of this Church community. Therefore, one hopefully witnesses more than just fund-raising. The parish priests and lay-leaders have banded together asking the congregation to invest for the future, to build to grow! Indeed, this concept has gone beyond mere sermons and every-member-canvases to the recruitment and rebuilding campaign of 2014-2015. Yet, we now shift our focus to the vibrant Parish Life, which demands the maintenance of buildings but also the preparation of each living group of children, youth and adults in their spiritual formation. Some have said that the reign of God is always near, very near. I invite you to the distinctiveness of that calling. Let us turn our gifts toward being always in relationship through prayer, reverence, mirth, vulnerable emotion, beauty, and thankless acts of compassion. Let us join in preparing for needs of OUR COMMUNITY with visionary thoughts and generous gifts.
Pledging Clarification In early October, our Stewardship Chairs approached each household in one of two ways. Those of you who had pre-pledged an amount for 2016 received a Verification Form to confirm the pledge, which we asked you to sign and return to the parish finance office. Those of you who are new to the congregation or had not yet pledged for 2016 received a Pledge Form on which to record your annual gift for the ministries and missions of this place. Please return the card to the parish finance office.
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10 reasons to support Calvary’s annual stewardship campaign 1. You consider Calvary your spiritual home 2. You enjoy the powerful weekly sermons 3. Y ou believe in giving because you received 4. You support the Church’s outreach to all peoples at all levels 5. Y ou attend our rich & diverse music programs 6. Y ou trust us as stewards of your time, talent and treasure 7. You value the sense of community with others 8. You like a dose of flair with your tradition 9. You encourage us to reach out to more individuals and families 10. You want to make a difference
For more information about the 2016 Stewardship Campaign, please contact Stewardship Co-Chairs Coalter Pollock (
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PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ENGLAND
Pilgrimage Pathways: Canterbury and the County of Kent* A Journey of History, Art, Architecture, Literature, Politics and Religion
1-10 July 2016
You are invited to discover and embrace the concept of PILGRIMAGE through an enchanted land of time and place. This year’s travels were inspired by the prayer of Dean Robert Willis: Almighty and Everlasting God, you have made our County of Kent throughout the history of this nation to be both a symbol of the strong defence of its sovereignty and also a sign of its welcome to those who journey here. We give you heartfelt thanks for the abiding beauty of this ‘Garden of England’, of marsh, down and weald, dockyard and Medway town, white cliff and pilgrim way, and pray that the daily life and work of our communities may demonstrate an equal beauty in the welfare, development and care of every member. Bless this county and prosper with your grace all its creative endeavors, that in their upholding of truth, justice and liberty its people may ever remain ‘Invicta’ – Unconquered – an encouragement of service to our nation and a beacon of hope for all humanity, through Jesus Christ of Lord. Amen On the occasion of my thirtieth pilgrimage, I allowed these vibrant words to guide our ten-day journey as a way to truly encounter the people and places who make Canterbury and the County of Kent dramatic and breathtaking, yet unique the world-over. Each setting will allow for an experience not only of learning but also of tranquility…a respite from the frantic pace of modern life…and a chance to joyously laugh with kindred souls! Come explore: Ancient Places tied to St Augustine; vineyards and forests of the Tudor Kings; Laughter in country-pubs and seaside villages; Medieval Prophets and Pilgrim sites at Chaldon, West Malling, Chilham and Barfreston; The Great Country-houses and Gardens of Kent at Knole House, Penshurst Place, Walmer Castle, Doddington Place and William Morris’ Red House; Chagall Glass in Tudeley; RAF Folkestone Museum and the White Cliffs of Dover; intimate experiences to explore Art, Architecture and Worship with the scholars and parishioners of our mother-cathedral; Baptismal Renewal at the oldest parish church in England; as well as people and events in and around the Cathedral city of Canterbury. Our ancient faith calls us to encounter the contemporary world through friendships formed across these native lands of culture, history and religion. To express interest or obtain further details, please contact Matthew Corkern by email
[email protected] or call 908-277-1814. *Please note this pilgrimage is priced at $4200 as an all inclusive of everything except air-travel and insurance. This trip is based on double-occupancy, but single may be accommodated upon sign-up.
Conversations with the Rector
Sundays from 9:30 am as part of Inquirers’ Classes Upstairs in the Guild Room beginning on 8 November 2015 Each Conversation is an adult Christian education opportunity designed to explore questions of faith in greater depth with clergy and other participants. We hope to discover together transformative answers to these and other questions. This class will be especially helpful for those who are interested in being confirmed or received in The Episcopal Church or have recently joined the life of Calvary Episcopal Church from a different faith community or are just beginning the Christian journey. All are welcome! From more information, email or call Matthew at
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Tiffany Wheel Window Returns
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A Password for Peace of Mind: Assume Nothing! by the Reverend Diana Doyle Clark
You might think that once a hospital has your Advanced Care Directive, you’ve no need to remind them if you’re hospitalized again. Not so! Even if you show up at the hospital two weeks later, you should once again provide a copy of your directive to the Hospitalist or the Nurse Manager. It’s also important to remember that the hospital does not call clergy to let them know you’re ill. It’s a good idea to carry a card in your wallet with Calvary’s information—just in case!
Healing Prayer Ministry to Begin on Sunday, 8 November by the Reverend Dr. Robert Morris, Priest Associate
“Is any sick among you? Let them call upon the elders, and let them lay their hands on them and pray for them, anointing them with oil.” - James 5:14 Modern health care now recognizes the power of mind and spirit in the process of healing—a truth deeply enshrined in Christian belief and practice. In the past half-century, the early Church practice of prayer, the laying-on-of-hands, and anointing with holy oil of the sick, troubled and needy has been renewed powerfully in a wide spectrum of Churches. Such prayer has been featured at Calvary at one time or another in Calvary’s history, and will now be developed as a new ministry for our people under the guidance of the Rev. Dr. Robert Corin Morris. Beginning on Sunday, 8 November, those who wish may present themselves, after receiving Communion, at the Baptistry rails, where members of a new team of trained ministers, lay and ordained, will offer healing prayers.
Worship, Spiritual Formation, and Fellowship Sunday Schedule 7:45 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8:30 am ‘Almost Breakfast’ in Calvary Café 9:00 am Family Eucharist, Rite II 9:00 am Nursery (for ages birth to 3) 9:30 am Sunday School: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (for ages 3-12) 9:30 am Adult Spiritual Formation 9:30 am Choir & Choristers’ Rehearsal 10:30 am Choral Eucharist, Rite II 11:45 am Book Group 5:00 pm Sundays@Five Eucharist, Rite II 5:30 pm Youth Gathering (grades 7-12) 5:00 pm Choral Evensong (as announced) 7:00 pm Compline (as announced) 6 ~ Calvary Episcopal Church ~ 908-277-1814 ~
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C H R I S TO P H E R J E N N I N G S , organ 20 November 2015, 7:00 pm
§ § § Solo Organ Concert with music by Bach, Mendelssohn, Handel, Howells Locklair, Duruflé, and Guilmant
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Weekday Atrium Level I Monday 3 to 4 pm
Level II & III Tuesday 4 to 5 pm _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Formation Courses for Adults Become a Level I Catechist TWO COURSES: One Saturday a month December 2015-September 2016
OR July 11-16, 2016 & July 10-15, 2016 For more information contact Alice Corkern,
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Middle School Youth Group
by Alice Corkern, Anna Tinker, James Nelson and Matthew Corkern The Middle School Youth have had an amazing few weeks of growing together through service to others and pure fun. Our first project was to decorate pumpkins and make Halloween goodie bags for Goryeb Children’s Hospital at Overlook. The 12 pumpkins and 24 gift bags were joyfully accepted by Dora Strickland, the director of services, on 17 October. On Sunday, 20 October, the youth created, served, and hosted our guests at Family Promise. On 1 November, we will gather after the Evensong and Re-dedication of the Tiffany Window to discuss “The Beatitudes” and what they are saying to us. The following weeks will involve a Paint Ball Outing, Apple Picking and delivering to the homeless, Blanket Drive, Turkey Drive, Capture the Flag, as well as a Scavenger Hunt and Hide-n-Seek. Our mission this year is to be of service to others, examine ourselves in todays world and God’s Kingdom, participate in worship together, and have a lot of fun! We invite all Middle School Youth to join us each week for Sundays@Five followed by our Youth Gathering. Calvary Episcopal Church ~ 908-277-1814 ~
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Level I Atrium Update
by Natalie Dougherty, Bo Humphrey and Sarah Ross. Catechesis of the Good Sheppard aims to explore and enrich your child’s relationship with God. It is an “invitation to wonder” in a quiet environment designed to be contemplative and enjoyable. It is in this quiet work that children develop their own pathway to God through the liturgy and traditions they are learning. This Fall we are welcoming back many students and are delighted to have some new students eager to learn about the Atrium. In these early weeks, we introduced the children to their Atrium and focused on lessons in the grace and courtesy we need to use with our neighbors as we work alongside each other. We had a procession with song and ceremony to set our prayer table. Then we invited conversation about the significance of the different items we used. Many of the children are focusing on their practical life exercises. While it looks like they are merely pouring rice or polishing silver, these practical life experiences have enormous fundamental value for their spiritual growth. Developmentally, these exercises help the child strengthen the fine and gross motor skills they will need to move on to more in-depth lessons such as the preparation of the cruets. Spiritually, these exercises allow the children to slow down, observe, and listen. It is in this “quiet” that the children begin joyful contemplation. It is our pleasure to serve your children and we are looking forward to the Advent season. Please let us know if you would like to observe in the Atrium. We are happy to make the arrangements. Also, if you would like to volunteer please let us know. An Atrium needs many hands: people who can sew, work with clay, and many other tasks are needed to keep the environment ready for the children of the Parish. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. We are blessed with a wonderful community of parents and children and we are so grateful for the support of the Parish. 10 ~ Calvary Episcopal Church ~ 908-277-1814 ~
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Calvary Parish Advent Event
Sunday, 22 November 9:30 am Create your own Advent Wreath to prepare for Christmas
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Youth Ministry at Calvary
fall 2015 and winter 2016—at a glance november 1-22 1 8 15 22 26 29
Apostles’ House Canned Food Drive All Saints’ Day Choral Evensong, 5:00pm Youth Gathering, 6:00-7:00pm Youth Gathering, 5:30-7:00pm Youth Gathering, 5:30-7:00pm Youth Gathering, 5:30-7:00pm Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 12:00pm Youth Gathering, 5:30-7:00pm All Youth Liturgical Training
december 1-23 6 13 20
Family Promise Christmas Drive Lessons & Carols, 5:00pm Youth Group Dinner, 6:00pm Youth Gathering, 5:30-7:00pm Youth Gathering and Caroling, 5:30-7:00pm
december (cont.)
23 24 27
Christmas Packing Drive, 12:30pm-3:00pm Christmas Pageant, 4:00pm No Youth Gathering
january 3 10 17 24 31
Youth Gathering, 5:30-7:00pm Youth Gathering, 5:30-7:00pm Youth Gathering, 5:30-7:00pm Kinney Youth Center Dedication, 5:30-7:00pm Youth Gathering, 5:30-7:00pm
february 7 7-21
Youth Pancake Breakfast, 8:00am-1:00pm Family Promise at Calvary
For the full youth schedule and updates please visit: calvarysummit.org/youth.
Apostles’ House Food Drive “Fill the Baptistry” 1 November - 22 November
Join the Calvary Youth in supporting the Apostles’ House Food Pantry in Newark throughout the month of November. Each week we invite you to bring a different item to support the needs of the pantry: 1 November
Soups & Chili
8 November
Peanut Butter, Condensed Milk, & Cereal
15 November
Vegetables & Fruits
22 November
Pasta & Sauces
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Volunteer for the Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, 26 November Service at 11:00 am, Dinner at 12:00 Noon To volunteer Contact Chris Whitaker or visit calvarysummit.org/signup
Family Promise Christmas Drive
29 November - 23 December Join the Calvary Community in supporting the families that have successfully transitioned out of The Family Promise of Union County program. Over the past year we have had the extreme privilege of serving these wonderful families during our hosting weeks here at Calvary and it is with great joy that we seek to support these families during the holidays. Starting on 29 November, you will be able to find ornaments in the rear of the church with suggested gifts to support the families. We hope you will join us in this worthwhile outreach ministry! Calvary Episcopal Church ~ 908-277-1814 ~
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Adult Spiritual Formation Forums Sundays at 9:30 am, in the Parish Hall
Comprehending Sacred Time & Sacred Space Lord God, may we delight in the rooms and buildings that set our horizons; May we learn to live together creatively in the limits of time and space; Illumined by the light that comes from beyond in which we glimpse eternity. Amen. ~ Dan Tyndall, Vicar of St Mary Redcliffe November 1 Calvary’s Tiffany Window Restored Presenter: Dr. Arthur Femenella, Sr. The forum will be held in the Church. Part of Calvary’s legacy and our collective responsibility is our extraordinary “Beatitudes” wheel-window at the narthex of our Church. The window was designed by the studio of Louis Comfort Tiffany and installed in the Church around 1896. Other examples of Tiffany glass from this era are on permanent display in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The window represents one of the most exquisite and largest stained-glass windows by Tiffany. Now, 118 years after installation, this extraordinary window has received a much-needed major repair and cleaning from the studio of Femenella & Associates of Branchburg, and Dr. Femenella will talk about the restoration process prior to the window’s re-dedication at the 10:30 am service. 8 Episcopal Church General Convention Presenter: The Rev. Dr. Mary Frances Schjonberg Mary Frances Schjonberg is a national correspondent for the Episcopal News Service and is the editor of Episcopal News Monthly and Episcopal News Quarterly. 15
St. Benedict’s Toolbox: the Nuts and Bolts of Benedictine Spirituality Presenter: The Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaine
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Advent Event Advent wreath-making for all ages
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Beginning Again: Anticipation in Advent Presenter: The Rev. Diana Doyle Clark Calvary's Operating Summary Nine Months Ending September 30, 2015
Pledge Income Open Offering Other Income Total Revenue Expenses Net Revenue over (Expenses) Appropriate Income from Heritage Funds Net After Heritage Fund Transfer
YTD Actual $562,806 10,607 43,070 $616,483 $682,619 ($66,136) $100,000 $33,864
YTD Budget $608,456 12,474 33,135 $654,065 $659,568 ($5,503) $27,675 $22,172
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Annual Budget $770,000 20,000 45,000 $835,000 $868,408 ($33,408) $36,900 $3,492
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November 2015 The Spiritual Journey and the Coming Interspiritual Age In their groundbreaking book The Coming Interspiritual Age, Johnson and Ord look at spirituality from a historical and evolutionary perspective and give us a glimpse into the transformative possibilities that the future holds. Author Kurt Johnson describes inter-spirituality as “the sharing of ultimate experiences across traditions, making accessible to more and more people an expansion of consciousness through the many forms the human spiritual journey offers.” While institutional religion may be declining, inter-spirSunday, November 15 ituality seems to be on the 2:00pm-4:00pm rise. What is the meaning behind these trends? Kurt $30 ($25 members) Johnson will speak about the CSJB, Mendham shift to interspirituality and what is emerging within this important movement as we come to understand and embrace the mystic heart we all share. Kurt Johnson is well known internationally as a scientist, comparative religionist, social activist and former monastic. With a PhD in evolution, ecology, systematics, and extensive training in comparative religion and philosophy. Kurt will be joined by Yanni Maniates, from Princeton NJ, who was a major colleague of his during the early interfaith work and has now become active again in the interspiritual work.
Gathering of Guides Saturday, November 7* 1:00pm– 4:00pm $45 ($40 members) CSJB, Mendham *Please note the new Date/Time
COMING UP AT INTERWEAVE: Stress Relief NOW Thursday, November 3 9:30-11:00am, Christ Church, Short Hills Bible For a New Day Friday, November 6, 13, 20 9:30-11:30am, Christ Church, Short Hills Dances of Universal Peace Friday, November 6 7:30-9:30pm, Calvary Summit Gathering of Guides Saturday, November 7 1:00-4:00pm, CSJB Mendham Interweave Writing Circle Saturday, November 7 9:30-11:30am, Calvary Summit Welcoming the Stranger Sunday, November 8 2:00-4:00pm, St. Luke’s Montclair Christpaths Tuesday, November 10 9:30-11:45am, Christ Church, Short Hills A Course in Miracles Thursday, November 12/ Monday, Nov. 30 7:00-8:30pm, Calvary Church Bible Book of the Month Saturday, November 14 9:00-10:30am, Calvary Summit Soul Cards Thursday, November 19 7:00-9:00pm, Lisa’s Studio Buddhamind/Christmind Saturday, November 21 9:00am-2:30pm, CSJB Mendham Dances of Universal Peace Sunday, November 22 2:30-4:00pm, UUC-Montclair
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A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 6 December 2015 | 5 pm
The Calvary Chorale, joined by brass & timpani from the NJ Festival Orchestra, sing music of the season by Elizabeth Poston, Paul Manz, Frank Boles, William Mathias, Richard Webster, Herbert Howells, & Paul Halley calvary episcopal church in downtown summit
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Henry Ogden, Senior Warden John Robb, Premises Warden Charles Rall, Treasurer Tom Barr, Assistant Treasurer Mary Hill, Clerk Suzanne Currie, Carol Graham, Bromley Dougherty, Bebe Lee, Coalter Pollock, Sarah Ross, Mark Rothera, Sharon Snapp, Sallisteen Starks, Dianna Stockdale, Bruce Vogel, Louis Zachary.
Staff of Calvary Church The Reverend Canon Matthew Corkern, Rector
[email protected] The Reverend Diana Doyle Clark, Associate Rector
[email protected] Mr. Christopher Jennings, Organist~Choirmaster
[email protected] Mr. Chris Whitaker, Youth-Outreach Minister
[email protected] Mrs. Alice Corkern, Children’s Ministries Coordinator
[email protected] Mrs. Janet Maulbeck, Interweave Executive Director
[email protected] Mr. Matt Potter, Parish Administrator
[email protected] Mrs. Flora Attardi, Bookkeeper
[email protected] Mr. Cimi Petrela, Sexton
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