pohick post, july/august 2015

POHICK POST

Let your light so shine (Matt. 5:16)

Pohick Episcopal Church9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079Telephone: 703-339-6572 Fax: 703-339-9884

JULY/AUGUST 2015From The RectorThe ReverendDonald D. Binder, PhD

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Summer has arrived, bringing with it the heat and humidity that beckons many of us to decamp and head for the cooler ocean breezes - at least for a week or two. This signals that its once again time for this years edition of Binders Beach Books! As most of you know, our second pilgrimage group recently returned from the Holy Land, bringing with them stories of spiritually enriching encounters while following in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although we plan to offer these pilgrimages as long as there remains an interest, not everyone is able to make this special journey. For those who cant (though for anyone, really), I stumbled across a recent and inter-esting travel memoir by Bruce Feiler entitled, Walking the Bible. As an American Jew seeking to rediscover his re-ligious heritage, Feiler decided to journey to all the identifiable places once inhabited by the major fig-ures of the Pentateuch or first five books of the Bible. This takes him not only to the Holy Land, but also to the foothills of Mt. Ararat and the upper reaches of the Nile, accompanied for much of the journey by Israeli archaeologist Avner Goren. While Feiler is ob-viously writing from a Jewish perspective, he is also sensitive to the religious convictions of Christians and Muslims, as well as to the tensions between the three world religions that hold these places sacred. As such, his reflections are interesting both for the stories they

tell and the spiritual insights they offer. If you werent able to make it to the Shrine Mont parish retreat this year, or if you did attend and want to explore the topic of Christian contentment more deeply, Michigan pastor Jeff Manion recently pub-lished a wonderful little book entitled, Satisfied: Dis-covering Contentment in a World of Consumption. In it, Manion shares some revealing stories of the struggles he and others have faced in this arena while focusing on several key passages of scripture that deal with this matter. In order to demonstrate that these are not new problems, he even offers bits and pieces of Biblical Ar-chaeology - mostly about ancient Ephesus - showing how opulence stood alongside poverty in the time of Jesus and the first apostles. In this vein, the issue of inequality has risen as a major concern in some of our recent national discus-sions. Harvard sociologist Robert Putman has help-fully contributed to this conversation with the pub-lication this year of his study, Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis. Combining troubling statistics with profiles of families living on both sides of the eco-nomic divide, Putman demonstrates how education, family composition, and income level have increasing-ly become the major fault lines in American society, transcending even racial and ethnic identities (which nevertheless remain factors). Particularly compelling are his profiles of the changes in his Ohio hometown over the past fifty years, where the accelerated division of rich and poor neighborhoods (and their similarly aligned public schools) has essentially obliterated what was once a

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From the Rector: continued from page 1Christian EduCationFrances Sessums, Director of Christian Education

VaCation BiBlE sChoolPohicks annual Vacation Bible School will be held

July 13 through 17 from 9:00 am until 12 noon. The theme is Gospel Lights SonSpark Labs. This prom-ises to be a great week of learning, fun, and adventure! The teachers and staff are looking forward to working with the children! There will be classes for three year olds through fifth grade students. The 6th through 12th grade students are encouraged to volunteer as teacher assistants. Please tell friends and neighbors about this wonder-ful program. It would be great to have addi-tional children join the group! Please register children as soon as pos-sible. This helps greatly in planning. Registra-tion may be completed online at www.pohick.org. Registration forms are enclosed in this copy of the Pohick Post as well being available in the church office. Please direct any questions to Frances Sessums at 703-425-2857.

Christmas mart ConsignmEnt and arts room

Now is the time to start looking through collect-ibles and think about sharing them with someone else. Items can be sold on consignment or donat-ed with the profits going to the Women of Pohick. Consignors receive 75% of the sale price with 25% going to the Women of Pohick. New craft-ers are needed to join the group. For anyone that knows people that do a great job mak-ing gifts or crafts, please provide their contact info to Edie Bartlett at 703-780-6809 or [email protected].

much more coherent and interdependent community. Such inequality of opportunity should be troubling to all Americans, but especially to Christians, given all of Christs teachings about poverty and wealth. Put-mans volume is particularly revealing for those who live on the wealthier side of the divide, as they tend to be oblivious to the plights of their nearby neighbors. This calls to mind an earlier and more humor-ous book, Bobos in Paradise by David Brooks, wherein the author offers his whimsical observations on the emergence of the Bohemian Bourgeoisie (Bobo for short) as the privileged class (and its wannabes) in America. Brooks just released volume, The Road to Character, offers some insights as to how we might find a pathway out of class divisions and other societal problems through the promotion of character. Though not strictly Christian in content (Brooks is Jewish), many of the virtues the popular NY Times columnist presents derive from or are at least consonant with the teachings of Christ. I will conclude this years Beach Book recommen-dations by reminding you to support local, since we have several talented authors in our midst, including H. J. Jud Sage (Londonderry Affair, The Irish Con-nection and several others) and Darby Holladay (The Lupane Legacy). Im still reading through their novels, even as I await the publication this month of Steve Hardings new book, Last to Die, which tells the tale of the last American killed in combat in World War II. Enjoy any and all of these while you relax on the beach this summer - and dont forget to spend some of your quieter reading moments with that bestselling volume of all time: The Holy Bible.

NEW DATE!!Pohick Churchs 70th Annual Country

Fair will be held on September 26, 2015. Anne Derbes is the chair person

assisted by Jeff Parker. Please markthe calendar and plan to participate.

namE tagsThe current location for the name tags is being changed. In order to facilitate this situation, it would be appreci-ated if you would retrieve your badge and store it for the summer. Thanks, The Communications Commission

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From The Assistant RectorThe ReverendDr. Ruth E. Correll, Ed.D.

high drama foraugust adult EduCation

Dramatized story telling predates the skills of Hol-lywood. Bible stories, ancient Greek epics, and Shake-spearean plays endure far longer than the latest box office hits. Classic narrations arrest our attention with breath-taking adventures, mind-boggling plots, and unforgettable personalities. But the enduring quality of classics is this: they deal with truth about the large ulti-mate questions. As the characters attempt to grasp the meaning of life and how to live it, we find memorable allies in our own similar quests. In the process, the sto-ries reveal the gods to which we bow and the foibles, drives, pathos, passions, depravity, and nobility of hu-mankind. Heres a prime example: The story of Job may be the oldest drama in history, and it has held the top rating in dealing with the problem of pain for millennia. At the outset, the audience is let in on a secret. Unbeknownst to Job and his comforters, Job is the object of a cos-mic gamble in the unseen spiritual world. Satan bets that the highly respected, pious Job will curse God to his face if he loses his wealth, family, and health. God bets that Job will remain faithfully loyal during suffer-ing each of those losses. In the drama, three adults plus a teenager take their turns explaining Jobs suffering to him. In pointed, vivid accusations, they speculate that Job has done something to deserve his loss of wealth, family, and health. In tear-ful, heart wrenching imagery, the depressed Job defends himself against their attacks on his character. Job pleads for his day in court to argue his case for innocence be-fore God. The show stopper comes when God finally makes the entrance on stage to cross examine Job with a humbling list of questions. As in all biblical narra-tives, God is the vindicated hero, and the faithful Job is blessed. But dont expect any neatly wrapped, tidy, pat answers here! No, Job is not the book to study in hot, humid August. We need something a little more titillating. When I was teaching the Bible in Episcopal schools, I found three themes that guaranteed attention: SEX,

DEATH, and POLITICAL INTRIGUE. In August, we will enjoy the best story (in my opin-ion) that sports all three guaranteed attention keepers. The plot includes royal household scandals and at least four deadly villains, all in a rollicking atmosphere of boozed up banqueting bureaucrats. A mystery character never enters the story but nevertheless operates under cover with nimble timing. For centuries, children and adults alike have taken delight in the annual festival that features retelling this classic story. Theres scarcely a hint of piety in this highly secular account - just right while the Rector is away on vacation. If that doesnt send a spicy breeze through the Annex, call me a quack. If you havent guessed the story, the last hint I will give you is that Job is its next door neighbor. Dont bother with Hollywoods several renditions. I own four versions. The modern movie industry profit-ably exploits the riveting themes found in ancient liter-ature, but usually producers just dont get it. Thats 100% true in this case. As usual, the book is better than the movies. See you in the Annex the first four Sundays in Au-gust between the services - while my boss is out of town.

The Golden Dove Gift Shop contributed funding for Eagle Scout Troop 889s service project which will replace the disintegrating steps at the trailers where church classes and scout meetings take place. Eagle Scout Graham Hogg presented his project proposal at a recent Golden Dove board meeting.

martha guildThe Martha Guild will NOT meet during the summer - July and August. The next regular meet-ing will be held on Wednesday, September 2 at 7:30 pm in Class Room B. Any questions about the Martha Guild can be directed to Connie My-ers at [email protected] or 703-455-4652.


sEnior WardEns rEportReed Heddleston, Senior Warden

We returned at the end of May from our three week pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Our intrepid, parish travelers included Ken and Ad-eko Evans, Ruth Correll, Nancy Sage, Jackie Wells, Carol and myself. The trip was truly a spiritual wa-tershed in my life. As Father Binder told me before the trip, The New Testament will never be the same to you again. How right he was. Visiting Israel is the Fifth Gospel, as we were taught in our lectures at St. Georges College. The Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem runs the col-lege on their campus located just blocks outside the city wall northeast of the old city. We stayed mostly in Jerusalem with day trips, the exception being our three-day trip to Galilee. The course included study, reflection, and site visits tracing the life and ministry of Jesus. There was an optional day trip to Masada. After Jerusalem, Nancy, Jackie, Carol, and I spent four days in Jordan before returning home. The pilgrimage is a real opportunity to deepen your faith. For me, the reality of our faith is unde-niable once you have been there. We made reserva-tions for the parish next year. I wish Pohick people had the opportunity to become pilgrims. While the cost and time involved are substantial, I truly believe it is a transforming experience. If interested, please talk with the people that made the trip the last two years. The big news out of the Vestry meeting is that we are remediating the mold in the sanctuary with the work being performed the week of June 15. I thank our Junior Warden, Clint Herbert, the Historic Po-hick Foundation, the Property Commission and John

Sessums, the Sexton, who handled this very difficult problem successfully. We also had a busy month with the Parish Picnic and the visit by Bishop Susan Goff. I thank the members of the Vestry and the Guilds who worked tirelessly on both events. Don Brownlees summation of the June meeting follows: Reviewed status of the mold remediation project. The contract has been signed, and the work is expect-ed to begin Monday, June 15. Approved the Treasur-ers Report. Alms and Commitment income for May was strong, and year-to-date income is within a few thousand dollars of the historical average. May in-come was bolstered by a very successful Hodge Podge. Expenses are generally trending as expected with the exception of high property costs during the winter and spring. Parishioners are reminded of the need to keep their Commitments current, and consider using the automated electronic payment system. Discussed a decision to change the company used to process electronic contributions. The new vendor should give us better service at lower fees. Reviewed the status of the Kitchen Renovation Fundraising Campaign. Approximately $44,000 has been received, including funds earmarked to replace the dishwasher. The next phase of the work will begin immediately after Vacation Bible School. Appointed Hank Foresman as alternate delegate to the Diocesan Council, and Rita Stankwitz as alter-nate delegate to Region VI.

pohiCk ChurChpiCtorial dirECtory

Lifetouch, the company that purchased Olan Mills, is scheduled to take photographs at Pohick on August 7 and 8 as well as September 15, 16, and 17 in preparation for a new Church Directory. Please plan to participate. The goal is to have the book completed by Christmas.

Earlier deadline for September Pohick Post!Articles for the September Pohick Post shouldbe submitted by JULY 15. Forward articles by

email in Word compatible format to Lori Buckius, [email protected]. Items for the Sunday Service

Volunteers page should be addressedto Carmel Hodge, [email protected].

SEPTEMBER POHICK POST

Wishing WEll The Wishing Well is coming soon to the Common Room. A list will be posted that contains a brief de-scription of items that would help advance Pohicks mission - items that need to be underwritten by some individual or family. The Stewardship Com-mittee thanks the congregation for its support.


Marks special Missionin arlington national ceMeteryThe Golden Dove Gift Shop hosted a book sign-

ing for U.S. Army LTC Gregory Keeney in the church courtyard on May 31. As an author and soldier, LTC Keeney wrote a book especially for children, including beautiful sketches, for an easy understanding of the mission of Arlington cemetery and the role of horses in honoring fallen heroes.

Thirty-nine signed copies of Marks Special Mis-sion were sold. Nearly $300 generated by book sales

went toward outreach projects. The books are still available in the Golden Dove gift shop for $15. Thanks to all who helped make this event pos-sible and successful!

Thank You!Thank you for the computer donations! To date the Computer Equipment for Kids (comput-

erequipmentforkids.org) program has given away 108 computers. Without you we would have never been able to get there.

- Mark Bartlett

BaCk to sChool Bingo It is Back To School Bingo! Blackout the Card! time again for Lorton Community Action Center. Yes, the school year just ended, but the next one will be right around the corner. LCAC has asked for help in pro-viding school supplies for those in need in the Lorton area and to help ensure a confident start to the school year. Pohick Church has committed to fulfill at least 45 backpacks for high school students. In the Common Room, beginning July 12, there will be a large Bin-go Card poster with each of the items needed for a complete backpack listed down the side and a column for each of the 45 students that will be supported. As individuals, families, or groups of families, please sign the squares for the items that can be supplied. Then bring the items to the designated area in the Com-mon Room. Needed items should be brought in no later than Sunday, August 16. To support this activity with-out doing the shopping, please make a check payable to Pohick with LCAC Back to School in the memo line and supplies will be purchased. For handy reference the items being requested for each student are listed below:1 backpack 2 binders 22 pkgs dividers 3 folders with 2 pockets2 glue sticks 2 highlighters6 black pens 2 red pens1 notebook - 1 subject, college rule1 box colored pencils (8-12)1 pkg loose leaf paper - college rule1 doz. mechanical pencils2 Marble Comp Notebooks, college rule For more information, contact Edwardene Pit-cock at [email protected] or 703-455-7384, or Connie Myers at [email protected] or 703-455-4652.


For those who missed Bishop Goff s visit, her ser-mon was about seeds. The sermon was based on the Gospel reading - the parable of the mustard seed. The mustard seed is an appropriate topic for a baptismal Sunday. The seed of the spirit is watered in baptism so that it might, like the mustard seed, grow into the largest of garden plants and become[s] a tree, so that birds come and perch in its branches. (Matt 13:32)

Thanks to the generosity of recent bequests, Po-hick will be initiating a let your light so shine pro-gram to provide water of a financial nature to nurture mustard seed ideas initiating from the various com-missions and ministries within the Church. Look for more information on this program in the near future. Also remember that this let your light shine initia-tive was itself watered by parishioner bequests. Please give some thought to remembering Pohick in a small way in a will. The tradition of the tithe might suggest 10%, but 5% would go a long way. Even a small be-quest could help mustard seed ideas sprout into trees so that the mission within the communities may con-tinue to grow and prosper. Here is a related steward-ship perspective from the June 14 bulletin:

STEWARDSHIP PERSPECTIVESMay Gods grace be upon this shawl...

warming, comforting, enfolding and embracing.May this mantle be a safe haven...

A sacred place of security and well-being...Sustaining and embracing in good times

as well as difficult ones.May the one who receives this shawl be cradled in

hope, kept in joy, graced with peace,and wrapped in love.

Blessed Be!(written by Janet Severi Bristow, 2000)

Above is the prayer that accompanies almost all of

the prayer shawls provided by the Prayer Shawl Min-istry at Pohick. This ministry was begun in 2006 and has grown to the point that shawls distributed are no longer recorded. Frances McCahill knitted the first shawl and received one herself shortly before she died. Shawls are knitted or crocheted by various people in the parish. The purpose of the shawls is to provide spiritual comfort and the spiritual comfort they pro-

vide is not just to the recipients but to those who cre-ate them. There is no charge for the shawls nor is there a limit on how many a person may take for a fellow parishioner, a friend, a neighbor or themselves. They have been mailed as far away as Germany.

Although no donations are requested for the Prayer Shawl Ministry, some have been received. Those do-nations that are received are given to the Community of Hope since their ministry distributes many of the shawls. For more information, please contact Kathy Kirkland at 703-550-9194 or at [email protected].

stEWardship CornEr: sEEds

2015 applE ButtEr sChEdulEFriday, September 18 - Apple Butter SetupNoon - 5:00 pm Setup (kettles, firewood, etc.)

Saturday, September 19 - Apple Sauce Day7:00 am - 10:00 am Wash, cut apples, andstart cooking8:00 am - 3:00 pm Cook apples into applesauce with many stirrers needed!3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cleanup and setup fornext day

Sunday, September 20 - Apple Butter Day3:00 am - 3:00 pm Cook applesauce into AppleButter with many stirrers needed!10:45 am Apple Butter Eucharist2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Canning of the Apple Butter- All Hands Needed!4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tear down and cleanup

Friday, September 25 - Fair Setup4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Setup

Saturday, September 26 - Fair Day5:00 am - 12 noon Cook two kettles of Apple Butter12 noon - 1:00 pm Canning of the Apple Butter

Sunday, September 27 - Fair Tear-Down Day8:00 am - 11:00 am Tear down and store items11:00 am - 1:00 pm Bratwurst Cookout

Come for an hour, a day, or a weekend!


IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE DAILY SESSIONS TO BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:00 am.

To help the Christian Education budget,a donation of $25.00 per family would be most appreciated.

Directions: Please fill out a separate form for each child attending.

Childs Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ (street) (city) (zip)

Telephone _____________________________________ Date of Birth ________________________________

*School Grade completed in June of 2015 ________________________________________________________

Parents Names _____________________________________________________________________________

Medical Information (eg food allergies, etc.) ______________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE CHECK WHERE APPROPRIATE:_____ I can stay and help if needed. _____ We would like to carpool, if possible._____ My child would like to come, but will need a ride. _____ I can provide a ride for _____ child(ren).

Please return this form to the Church office, either in person or by mail.(over)

To be held at:Pohick Episcopal Church 9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, Virginia 22079

For chidren age 3 (only if potty-trained) through Grade 5*Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

REGISTRATION FORM

PohickEpiscopal ChurchVaCation

BiBlE sChoolJuly 13 - 17, 2015


POHICK EPISCOPAL CHURCH

VaCation BiBlE sChoolPERMISSION FOR EMERGENCY CARE

Name of Child _____________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth _____________________________________________________________________________

Name of Parent/Guardian ____________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone _________________________________________________________________________________

THE CHURCH HAS MY PERMISSION TO CALL ANOTHER PHYSICIAN IN ANEMERGENCY WHEN FAMILY PHYSICIAN OR I CANNOT BE CONTACTED.

Name of Family Physician _____________________________________________________________________

Telephone _________________________________________________________________________________

IS YOUR CHILD:ALLERGIC TO MEDICATION? ____________________________________________________________

IF SO, WHICH ___________________________________________________________________________

ANY OTHER ALLERGIES - SUCH AS BEE STINGS _________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

UNDER PHYSICIANS CARE? _________________

UNDER MEDICATION NOW? _________________

THE CHURCH HAS MY PERMISSION, IN AN EMERGENCY WHEN I (OR MY PHYSICIAN) CANNOT BE CONTACTED, TO TAKE MY CHILD TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM OF THE NEAREST HOSPITAL AND ITS MEDICAL STAFF HAVE MY AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE TREATMENT WHICH A PHY-SICIAN DEEMS NECESSARY FOR THE WELL-BEING OF MY CHILD.

NOTE: By law a parent cannot consent in advance to any and all manner of emergency care. It is understandable that in cases, other than the need for immediate emergency treat-ment, the attending physician may defer treatment pending the parents permission to ad-minister professional service.

_____________________________________________________________(Parent/Guardian signature)

_____________________________________________________________(Date)


musiC notEsLinda Egan, Minister of Music

donations for guEst musiCiansFrom time to time there are additional needs associated with the music program. Do-nations are welcome; checks should be made to Pohick Church with Music Fund noted on the check. Thank you!

This August we will learn the hymn How shall I sing that Majesty, a hymn new to us, by singing it every Sunday. After it has become fa-miliar through repetition, we will sing it during the year. John Masons 17th century text is about our call to join with the thousands who sing around the throne of God in worship, and the need for our own transformation in order to join this throng who sing Gods praise. It is paired with a 20th century tune by Kenneth Naylor titled Coe Fen. Also in August on Sundays from 8:50 am to 9:40 am in the music room, Ill be offering a course on hymnody. Each week we will look at the content and history of hymnody through singing hymns from a specific period of the churchs wor-ship history and musical composition. Come sing! Music dates to save: Sundays, July 26 and August 2, 11:15 am the women of the choir will rehearse to prepare for singing at the August 9 service. Sundays, August 9 and 16, 11:15 am the men of the choir will rehearse to prepare for singing at the August 23 service. Wednesdays, August 26 and September 2, 6:15 pm - 8 pm Pohick Bell Choir Season Warmup. New ringers are welcome, and this is a great time for you to try ringing handbells with a group; contact Linda Egan or any bell ringer if you would like to ring. Regular rehearsals begin Thursday, September 9, 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm. Thursday, September 9, 7:30 pm - 9 pm, Choir of Pohick resumes rehearsals. New sing-ers are welcome. Contact Linda Egan or Nancy Sage, the choir librarian, or any singer so we may prepare a folder and chair for you. Sunday, September 13 after 9 am service - registration for St. Francis and St. Cecelia St. Alban Choirs.

Wednesday, September 16, 6 pm - 6:30 pm, St. Francis Choir resumes rehearsals. K-3rd graders rehearse every Wednesday, and sing the second Sunday of the month at the 9 am service, as well as at the Sounds of Pohick concert in June. Your child will learn how to sing beautifully and will enjoy the strong group spirit - great music lessons and great fun for this age group! Contact Barb Lynn or any parent for more information. St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir will also begin rehearsals Wednesday, September 16, 6 pm - 7 pm. Students in grades 4-12 rehearse every week, and sing two Sundays a month, and at the Sounds of Pohick concert. Heres a chance for your son or daughter to develop musicianship, knowledge of the liturgy, and use of his or her talents while serving God and the parish and having fun in the process. Contact any Linda Egan, Pam or Neil Hogg, or any parent for more information. The Pohick Pickers play the third Sunday of the month for communion, and for various con-gregational events throughout the year, including at the Sounds of Pohick concert. Contact John Sessums if you are interested in playing for com-munion, and Chris Brown if you are interested in playing for events. The Pohick Early Church Music Ensemble sings at 11:15 a.m. services on various Sundays throughout the year, and at the Sounds of Pohick concert. See the director, TG Powell, for more in-formation. Hope your summer is filled with rest and good music!


updatE on issuEs in thE angliCan CommunionDon Brownlee, Co-chair, Policy and Planning Commission

This monthly report is part of the Vestrys ongoing effort to in-form and update the Parish about the ongoing controversies within The Episcopal Church (TEC) and the Anglican Communion. These controversies largely involve the blessing of same-sex unions, or-dination of non-celibate homosexuals, interpretation of Scripture, and breakdown of traditional boundary lines between Provinces. As this issue of the Pohick Post is going to press, the bishops and clergy and lay delegates of The Episcopal Church are preparing to gather in Salt Lake City for our 78th General Convention. The General Convention is the Governing Body of our church. It meets every three years, and is set up as a bicameral legislature with a House of Deputies (more than 800 clergy and lay delegates, elected by their re-spective dioceses) and House of Bishops (comprised of some 300 active and retired bishops). It is the sole body in our Church with authority to amend our Constitu-tion and Canons, set a budget for the Church, amend the Book of Common Prayer, authorize new hymnals and liturgies, adopt communions and covenants with other churches, and exercise many other legislative/ad-ministrative powers. High on the agenda for this General Convention is the election of a new presiding bishop for a nine-year term. Four bishops have been nominated. Bp. Susan told the Vestry at her visit in June that each of the four has a gift which stands out - Bp. Breidenthal of South-ern Ohio as a theologian who can explain our under-standing of theology to us, Bp. Curry of North Carolina as a preacher who can convey The Episcopal Churchs understanding of the Good News to other parts of the world, Bp. Douglas of Connecticut as an administrator already well-known within the councils of the Angli-can Communion, and Bp. Smith of Southwest Florida as a pastor who would bring a pastors gifts to the job. The question, she said, was which among those gifts do the bishops and deputies feel is most important to the Church at this point in our collective spiritual life. The House of Bishops will elect one of the four as the next presiding bishop, subject to confirmation of the choice by the House of Deputies. The newly-elect-ed presiding bishop will be installed in a service at the National Cathedral in the fall, and begin his nine-year term on November 1st. You can follow proceedings at the General Con-vention website or Episcopal News Service, as well as

various online opinion blogs. The Diocese of Virginia will again offer our Center Aisle opinion journal. Bp. Shannon describes it as our gift to the church(de-signed to meet) the vital need for a voice that recog-nizes how much stronger the ties are that bind us than are the disagreements that divide us. The urls for these resources are:

http://www.generalconvention.org/http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/

http://centeraisle.net/ As highlighted by Bp. Shannon, the Convention may also consider the question of how the sacred union of marriage should be defined in the 21st cen-tury; the significant calls for reform and innovation from the Task Force for Re-Imagining the Episcopal Church; and the impact of our decisions on our fellow provinces in the Anglican Communion. The next issue of the Pohick Post will report on the outcome of these and other General Convention ac-tions.

* * * The Episcopal Church and continuing Diocese of South Carolina offered to settle the contentions dis-pute there over property and identity issues, but the of-fer was quickly rejected as spurious by the group that has broken away from TEC. As has been the case with most of the issues in this dispute, the group that wishes to remain with The Episcopal Church, and the group that wishes to leave it, see things very differently with regard to this offer. The continuing diocese, which calls itself The Episcopal Church In South Carolina, described it as a gesture of reconciliation. It said the offer would let 35 of the departing parishes keep their church proper-ties, whether or not they choose to remain part of The Episcopal Church. In exchange, it said, the breakaway group would agree to return diocesan property, assets and the corporate identity of The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina to the group that remains affiliated with TEC. (Beyond the usual disputes over property and money, both groups claim the right to use the name The Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina.). In other words, some departing parishes may keep the property, but the national church keeps the name and diocesan

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assets. The break-away diocese said the offer givesnothing the court hasnt already said is rightfully ours, while asking us to relinquish the identity weve held since 1785.. (The) primary intention of all this was to disrupt the preparation of our reply brief for the South Carolina Supreme CourtSecondly, and of similar importance, this was an attempt to create division be-tween the Diocese, Trustees and the Parishes. Its statement said the national church was desper-ate to avoid another precedent-setting loss in court. It is worth remembering that this issue is not just about our individual parishes or even the Diocese of South Carolina. We are part of a larger conflict in which the outcome here may significantly benefit other parishes and Dioceses wishing freedom from TEC. This is not a request for reconciliation but rather for capitulation. Earlier this year, a state court judge awarded the both properties and the identity of the diocese to the breakaway group. The continuing group has appealed the decision to the state Supreme Court. Arguments are set for late September. Elsewhere: The Church of Scotland has started a process which could lead to same-sex marriages in the church, and allowing gay and lesbian clergy to marry, by 2017. The churchs cannons currently define marriage as a physical, spiritual and mystical union of one man and one woman The General Synod voted to remove that canon in its entirety, leaving the churchs canons silent on its doc-trine of marriage. It also voted to create a conscience clause guaranteeing no priest would be obligated to solemnize a marriage against his or her conscience. Changes to the canons involve a two-year process, and two-thirds majorities to be approved.

It is important to remember that despite all these controversies, the work of the Church - globally, nationally, and locally - goes on. As Bp. Susan observed, we consciously refuse to be a museum church. Our Stewardship Commission continues to remind us of the ways we at Pohick carry out that work, and spread the good News. We continue to be the only Bible some people will ever read. Through youth mission trips, food donations to LCAC, donations of school supplies and backpacks, the Gunston School tutoring pro-gram, and the Community of Hope, Pohick continues to leak the love of God to those in need.

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This month, Pohicks EYC teens will be going on their annual mission trip to Sunbury, Pennsylvania where they will spend a week repairing homes, assist-ing people in the community and sharing the Good News! Why is this important? Participating in a mis-sion trip provides teens the opportunity to experience Christ first hand in the people they meet and the ways they are asked to help in the community. They bring youth groups together, developing a tighter bond be-tween its members as they experience similar successes and failures. The trips broaden the teens perspective of their world and the world around them. Pulling teens from their typical context helps them understand that the world is larger than their daily lives would have them believe. Participation is a requirement on the trip, so painting a house, serving a meal, sleep-ing on an air mattress, experiencing a new culture are just a few examples of ways the teens comfort zones are challenged. And, when this is coupled with group programs and worship, mission trips have the unique ability to challenge teens perceptions of Christ! Empowering teens is another reason trips are so important. The energy, fresh perspective, and passion teenagers bring are a vibrant part of a church. Mission trips help teens take ownership and initiative while giving them the opportunity to see their capabilities. They know the church is behind them - supporting and praying for them as they bring help and comfort to others. Lastly, the trips represent a time and place when Jesus works in and through the teens lives. More than a mountain top experience, these sacred spaces both anchor teens in their faith and propel them forward in their relationship with Christ. During the trips, new lifelong friendships are made and youth see what they are truly capable of when the focus is on the power of Christ. So next summer, make plans to join the

mission trip dur-ing the week of July 9-16, and be prepared to be changed forever!


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayJUNE 28 29 30 JULY 1 2 3 4

Shrine MontProper 8b8a HE I10a HE II

7p EFM 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax7:30p Healing Service

7p Boy Scouts8:30p AA

Independence Day8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew

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9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax7:30p Healing Service


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Sr High Mission Trip9a Vacation Bible School

Sr High Mission Trip9a Vacation Bible School9:30a Staff Mtg7:30p Vestry

Sr High Mission Trip9a Vacation Bible School2p HE, the Fairfax7:30p Healing Service

Sr High Mission Trip9a Vacation Bible School7p Boy Scouts8:30p AA

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Pohick Church ActivitiesJULY 2015

Contact the Parish Secretary, Susan Hayward-Costa, to list group meetings or events on the calendar, [email protected].

Congratulations!Ariana Brooklyn Low was born Monday, June 1, 2015 to Karen Renee (Bland) Low and William Low in Waco, Texas. Karen is the younger daughter of Bill and the late Diane Saros Bland. Ariana is Bills first grandchild. Kristy (Bland) Girten and Chris Girten are Arianas aunt & uncle.

Penny Virginia Foulger, the daughter of Mari Lynn (Bland) Foulger and Michael Foulger, was baptized Sunday, June 14, 2015 at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Carroll Gardens, Brook-lyn, NY. Penny is the granddaughter of Diana and Tom Bland.

historiC pohiCk ChurCh doCEnt guild tours

The Docent Guild will be giv-ing free guided tours on Saturday, July 4 between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Please tell your neighbors and friends or come yourself !


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2p HE, the Fairfax7:30p Healing Service

7p Newington Comm Assoc7p Boy Scouts8:30p AA

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew11a New Hope Housing Picnic









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Pohick Church ActivitiesAUGUST 2015

Contact the Parish Secretary, Susan Hayward-Costa, to list group meetings or events on the calendar, [email protected].

ttff - its (almost) applE ButtEr timE! The Annual Country Fair will be here soon! It is not too early to mark the calendar to get ready to recapture the nostalgia of visiting the farm in the fall. The atmosphere of smoke wafting up from cooking fires; the pleasant aroma of spices tickling the nose; and the beautiful colors of the changing leaves can be relived at Pohick Church on September 19 and 20 as apple butter is made the old fashioned way for the annual Country Fair. It is Apple Butter Time. So, what does TTFF mean - it is short for Time - Talents - Fellowship and Fun. The Time and Talents of many volunteers are needed to accomplish the hard work both days - processing 80 bushels of apples into the infamous Apple Butter, which is a best seller every year. Bring a paring knife and cutting board Saturday morning, and plan to stay all day Saturday and Sunday. For those that can only help for an hour or two, please do! Any and all help is welcomed! Work starts at 7:00 am on Saturday and very early on Sunday. A complete schedule is in the Pohick Post and will be in the Church bulletin as the event gets closer. There will be plenty of work to keep everyone gainfully employed both days; and there is a great opportunity for Fellowship with the parishioners of this Great Church, and a very good chance of having just plain ole Fun. Every volunteer is needed, wanted and indispensable. Without volunteers, it just will not happen. Please try and find the Time to show up and donate all special Talents. Everyone benefits! - The Apple Butter Gang!


The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Churchs website, www.pohick.org, under Ministries.

SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS5 JULY 12 JULY 19 JULY 26 JULY 2 AUGUST

8:00 Tony MarsicoAlan Mayberry

Ken EvansStew Remaly

Rodger JonesBecky Wagner

Mike ZaneMike Vaughn

Alan MayberryTony Marsico

10:00 Hank ForesmanBeth AltmanDon CookePaul Walden

Matt GurrolaAngela EdgemonSteve EdgemonJim Heller

Tom BlandBill BlandMike WootenHal Yarwood

Chris BrownDru HodgesBill HospRick Nelson

Mo FaberDan DerbesJim FosterJan Hoffheins

7:00 Derbes Wyllie Thurston Heddleston Pasour

12:00 Brownlee Cockroft Thurston Crawford Thurston

11:15 Bartlett/Remaly M/M Myers Heintze/Jacobus Pitcock/Schmid Faber/Hoffheins

AM J. SunderlandN. BireleyA. CannonM. HartigC. HeddlestonJ. MacDonaldR. Teale, B. Wagner

J. WellsN. SageJ. MullinsC. FosterH. ParkerR. StankwitzJ. Geschickter


BJ McPhersonA. Powell, J. SchmidM. TonkinD. TrussellE. PitcockA. MarsicoM. Yezek

BJ McPhersonA. Powell, J. SchmidM. TonkinD. TrussellE. PitcockA. MarsicoM. Yezek

AM R. Stankwitz BJ McPherson J. Brimmer M. Bartholomew TBD

8:00 Rita Stankwitz M/M Biddlecomb Judy Byrne TBD TBD10:00 M/M Wayne Biggs M/M Herbert Roberta Fede TBD TBD

8:00 E. Bartlett E. Bartlett E. Bartlett M/M Altman M/M Bryant

10:00 M/M Parker M/M Hogg M/M Prados Bland/Girten C. & B. McCullough

10:00 N. Sage M/M Pete Kind C. Knipling H. Parker M. Bartholomew10:00 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

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Christmas mart JEWElry taBlEGetting a late start on spring cleaning? Be aware of any jewelry that is no longer

worn, and please donate it for the Christmas Mart Jewelry Table. Profits from the Jewelry Table have been very substantial for the past few years, thanks to all the do-nations received.

Jewelry in any condition is useful. Broken jewelry is either mended or put in bags and sold to crafters. These bags are among the first items sold. Jewelry can be left in the Church Office, or call Cammie Liddle at 703-971-7548.


The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Churchs website, www.pohick.org, under Ministries.

SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS2 AUGUST 9 AUGUST 16 AUGUST 23 AUGUST 30 AUGUST

8:00 Alan MayberryTony Marsico

Stew RemalyKen Evans

Mike VaughnRodger Jones

Becky WagnerMike Zane

Tony MarsicoKen Evans

10:00 Mo FaberDan DerbesJim FosterJan Hoffheins

Bill PattonDave BillingsleyGrant HodgesPehr Pehrsson

Kathy KirklandEdwardene PitcockFuzzy ThurstonPaul Walden

John PasourBeth AltmanDon CookeGreg Wilson

Matt GurrolaBill BlandJim HellerHal Yarwood

7:00 Pasour Choi Pitcock Sunderland TBD

12:00 Thurston Brownlee Heddleston Pitcock TBD

11:15 Faber/Hoffheins Pasour/Remaly Kirkland/Hoffheins Pitcock/Schmid TBD

AM BJ McPhersonA. Powell, J. SchmidM. TonkinD. TrussellE. PitcockA. MarsicoM. Yezek

J. SunderlandN. BireleyA. CannonM. HartigC. HeddlestonJ. MacDonaldR. Teale, B. Wagner

J. SunderlandN. BireleyA. CannonM. HartigC. HeddlestonJ. MacDonaldR. Teale, B. Wagner



10:00 M. Bartholomew F. Crawford D. Hamly M/M Tom Costa M. Harriman/J. Wells

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E WallaceA ChoiA KrajackH PhillipsH Schow S Seaton

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Visit the Golden doVe Gift shop gifts for all oCCasions! Patriotic & military ornaments, LED flashlights, alarm key chains, robotic calculators, cross note pads Decorative pillows and plaques, delicious (easy-to-make) food items, toys and markers for the kids Nautical earrings and bottle openers, lovely scented candles, decorative pillows, jewelry, aprons,lip gloss, lotions, manicure sets Books, Bible rulers, plaques, book marks with verses of encouragement, cross pendants, earrings Stonewall Jackson pens, pewter cross bookmarks and baptismal bowls Pohick Church based gifts photographs, mugs, apple butter, cookbooks, tea canisters, Rev Binders CD, needlepoint books, & historical Vestry minutes

Open Sundays from 9:00 am -10:00 am & 11:00 am- 12 Noon North end of the Vestry HouseSpecial Hours: Saturday, July 4 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm after docent church tours

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