JULY - AUGUST 2012
Vol XL , No IIII
JULY - AUGUST 2012 VOL. XL | NO. IIII
THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION
Departments
Features
Leadership Summit: Save the Date!
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Stewing on Stewardship
Rally Day Information
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Honduras 2012
Parish Calendar
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Introducing Scott Dettra
Altar Arrangements
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Introducing Mac Stewart
SUMMER GUIDE: Middle School
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Paul Wheatley Ordained
SUMMER GUIDE: High School & College
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SUMMER GUIDE: Children & Family Min.
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Father Thomas Kincaid & Deacon Matthew Larsen Called to other posts
SUMMER GUIDE: Adult Classes
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FULL-TIME CLERGY Rector | The Rt. Rev’d Anthony J. Burton Vice-Rector | The Rev’d T. Gregory Methvin The Rev’d. Harry H. Hill The Rev’d Matthew S. C. Olver The Rev’d S. Thomas Kincaid III PART-TIME CLERGY Assisting | The Rev’d Robert H. Johnston III Assisting | The Rev’d Canon Dr. Christopher Seitz Deacon | The Rev’d Dorothy Budd Deacon | The Rev’d Judy Frizzell Deacon | The Rev’d Matthew Larsen Deacon | The Rev’d Paul Wheatley RETIRED CLERGY Assisting | The Rev’d Frederick C. Philputt Assisting | The Rev’d Thomas G. Keithly Assisting | The Rev’d Grover C. McElyea
The Angelus (USPS 003430) is published bi-monthly by the Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75204. Periodical postage paid at Dallas, TX. Postmaster, send address changes to: Angelus, Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204. Telephone: 214-521-5101 Fax: 214-528-7209 Bookstore 214-522-2815 Marmion Library: 214-217-5625 Nursery: 214-522-0160
www.incarnation.org In case of an emergency after-hours, you may leave a message for a priest at 214-521-5101 ext. 2100.
ABOUT THE COVER: A Honduran boy poses for the camera during the latest mission trip to Honduras. Photo by Cubie Ward. Article on page 6.
THE 2012 VESTRY Andy Welch, Senior Warden, Kay Beecherl, Junior Warden; Orrin Harrison, Chancellor; Edward Mercer, Treasurer; Liz Johnson, Clerk; Carol Roehrig, Melanie Brewer, Charles Powell, Lynn Bissett, David Aughinbaugh, Joe Harper, John Castle, Jim Bryant, Mark LaRoe, Holland Gary, Jacqueline Hill, Kathy Boyett, and Chris Adams.
THE PARISH STAFF Jennifer Alarcon Courtney Barrow Jill Bellew Justin Brooks Tiffany Brooks Carol Carter LaShon Christen Pam Coghlan Michelle Cox Sheri Crandall Micah Crissey Melinda Draper Shelley Eisenlohr Keith Franks Steven Haal Gay Hayslett Christy Herrscher G. Noel Gross Carol Kadel Martha Lang Alesha LeBlanc Kaycee Logsdon Anne Mackintosh Dusty Matthews Steffanie Methvin Charlie Moore Brian Mountjoy Lynn Neill Erin Pendleton Keith Quarterman Dr. Richard Sparks Robert Vasquez Marie Walls
Cherub & Children’s Choir Director Graphic Designer Incarnation Academy Business Mgr. Uptown Worship Music Leader Uptown Ministries Admin. Assistant Inc. Academy Ass. Head of School Assistant to Fr. Olver Middle School Minister Director of Development Children & Family Min. Admin. Ass. Incarnation Academy Head of School Bookstore Manager Controller Assistant Organist Director of Communications Assistant to the Rector Mission: 75204 Project Manager Web & Media Services Front Office Manager Director of Missions & Outreach Assistant to Fr. Kincaid Music Dept. Administrator Student Ministries Admin. Assistant Bookstore Manager Dir. of Children & Family Ministries Youth Choir Director High School/College Minister Business Office Manager Outreach Admin. Assistant Director of Ministry Support Interim Music Director Facilities Manager Assistant to the Vice-Rector
A Message from the Editor What wonderful times we’re having this summer at Incarnation! Our parish is buzzing with life — mission trips to Honduras and Belize, summer camps and road trips for our student ministries, and many other activities, are the calling-cards of a growing family! Theology Live: Ale & the Almighty is one such activity. It has been occuring each Monday night in June, at the Ginger Man Pub — for 12 years straight! I have now been involved with it for six years, and am blown away by the continued success of this ministry. As you can see in the photo at right, we were packed to the gills, and have been for years. The Theology Live team works hard year after year to bring this event to fruition—and each year we receive comments of how outside the box it is to meet people where they are, as many in attendance might not ever darken the doors of a church. That’s the goal. To engage people with hot topics of conversation, Theology Live 2012, at the Ginger Man Pub working pre-evangelistcally to show them more of who we, and to know them in return. This year especially, I was fortunate to spend time talking with groups from other churches who have had thoughts of this type of covert ministry. I am thankful to see the fruits of our labor and passion, as this parish pours itself into the community— we’re changing lives!
ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION LEADERS
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, September 8 | 8:30am – Noon Over 400 leaders make the ministry and mission of Incarnation happen. We are calling all of our present leaders, and those considering taking an active role in our church, to join us for a special equipping event. Discover what lies ahead for our parish from Bishop Burton, and develop the gifts God has given you for SUMMIT service! Altar Guild, Chalice Bearers, Ushers, Sunday School Teachers, Mission and Outreach Champions, to name a few, will gather together for the first time to get ready for the new year. Leaders who attend will receive valuable information on our future as a parish and key dates in the upcoming year.
If you are interested in exploring your capacity as a leader, a special break out session will offer you the opportunity to discover your spiritual gift and where you can use it in our church life. Mark your calendar and join the clergy, ministry staff and volunteer leaders from COTI and plan to attend this special training. You can expect - breakfast, a large group session and an opportunity to choose from 2 breakout sessions specific to a particular ministry.
stewing on stewardship by Jim Rain
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Last summer, Bishop Burton appointed a standing committee on stewardship. The current committee members are Bill Ward, Chair, David Aughinbaugh, Michelle Cox, Kathy Boyett, Michael Fahrenbrook, Nancy Gienger, Gay Hayslett, Liz Johnson, David Krause, Ellen McDowell, Fr. Greg Methvin, Keith Quarterman, Jim Rain, and Andy Welch, Senior Warden. This article is the first of what we expect to be regular communications from this committee.
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the outset, we want to share some very good news about our annual giving campaign for 2012. We are very pleased to report that we reversed a 4-year trend of declining numbers of households that submitted a pledge and experienced an 11% increase over 2011. Just a few fruits that have been nurtured by your faithful monetary support of God’s work at the Church of the Incarnation include the addition of Fr. Hill to head our pastoral care ministries, the repair and improvement of our sidewalks in front of the Church, our Lenten Parish Night with Dr. Jim Denison, and our first Disciple Now weekend for our middle school kids. It’s clear that the annual giving part of stewardship is a fundamental component of the stewardship committee’s role, as it always has been. But we also believe that stewardship encompasses more than a once-a-year focus. That’s why the “standing” part of the standing committee is important because it underscores that the committee’s mandate does not begin and end with the annual giving campaign each fall.
(and before that, denoted a word for any type of enclosure – a meaning that survives as our word “sty,” as in “pigsty”). The second word, “ward” or “warden,” meant a “keeper” or “protector.” Of course, we still use the word “warden” in much the same sense in the Episcopal Church. (However, we won’t speculate whether our Wardens sometimes feel as though they’re trying to look after a herd of enclosed, uncooperative farm animals.) Thus, stewardship can be seen as the act of looking after a house. Crucially, however, the house does not belong to the steward. The steward looks after it for someone else – the owner. A good steward is keenly aware that the property he has charge over is not his own; he only holds it in safekeeping for his master. Viewing ourselves as stewards of God’s creation suggests at least two things. First, we don’t need to worry so much about what we “own,” because we don’t really own it. It’s God’s, not ours. “All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee.” That realization can be wonderfully liberating. It means we can relax our grip a little. Turn down some of the anxiety. Breathe and be ourselves.
To be honest, though, the committee is in the midst of discerning what else might be included in God’s vision for year-round stewardship. To that end, we will be learning, praying, and thinking Second, we know that God doesn’t need about forms of stewardship that are us to manage his creation for Him. He Photo credit: Lauren Laursen Photography woven into the fabric of our year-round can do that just fine Himself, thanks. church life. We’ll be “stewing on stewardSo maybe God has other reasons for ship,” and, from time to time, we’ll share with you in The trusting us as his stewards. As with most things of God, Angelus what we’re learning and how it might be applied in we think one reason is grounded in the relationship God our individual and communal lives. wants us to have with Him. One place to start in thinking about stewardship is with the word itself. The word “steward” comes from two old English words. The first word, “styw,” meant “hall” or “house”
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HONDURAS 2012 San Matias Parish
Story photo credits: Cubie Ward and Bp Anthony Burton
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adults traveled safely to Honduras, giving their time to share Christ’s love with the people of La Laguna and San Matias Episcopal Mission Church. The team consisted of 24 women and 13 men, with an age range of early twenties through late sixties. Some of the team members are fluent in Spanish, some have no Spanish speaking skills at all—but all shared abiding faith and tremendous heart! This team made Incarnation proud!!
Bishop Burton laughing with some of the kids
Sheri Crandall leads the kids in a fun song
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Well over 400 Hondurans walked many miles each day to seek help at Incarnation’s medical/ dental/pharmacy clinic, which was set up in the tiny San Matias Church. In addition to the hundreds of necessary tooth extractions, our dental team was pleased to be able to give many children fluoride treatments. Our well-stocked pharmacy included thousands of vitamins to dispense in an effort to help improve the overall health of the people. Regular ongoing medical services are not available in this remote mountainous community. HONDURAS con’t pg 13
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VO WE N LUN EED TEE RS!
HEALTH FAIR
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 1 - 4PM www.incarnation.org
WE WILL BE PROVIDING IMMUNIZATIONS AT NO COST TO THOSE IN NEED, AND: • • • • • • • • •
Bicycle raffle & bicycle helmets at no cost bicycle safety course “Ask the doctor” booth Education booths - Diabetes, asthma, nutrition Student sports physicals at no cost Zumba dance program Cooking demonstration Access to legal help And many other fun events!
Sponsored by Church of the Incarnation Immunizations by the Dallas County Department of Health TO VOLUNTEER, please email cherrscher@incarnation.org
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Scott Dettra
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or the last five years Mr. Dettra has been Principle Organist at Washington National Cathedral. August 13, he will become the next Choirmaster and Director of Incarnation’s traditional music program.
Widely considered a rising star in the organ and church-music field, Scott is also keyboard artist for the Washington Bach Consort and organist of The Crossing, Philadelphia’s new-music choir. He concertizes internationally under Karen McFarlane Artists management and records CDs on the Pro Organo and Loft labels. He and his wife, Haley, a native of Abilene, are devoted Episcopalians, and look forward to being active in Incarnation’s parish life. In addition to playing over 350 services a year at the National Cathedral, he is also the Associate Director of Music in their multifaceted music program. “He was a splendid colleague and friend in Washington, and just one of the best musicians you will ever meet,” says Mark Dwyer, organist and choirmaster of Church of the Advent in Boston, and before that Scott’s boss at St. Paul’s, K Street in Washington. Charlotte Woolley, former section leader in the Incarnation Chancel Choir, now singing in Washington, says, “You couldn’t have done better. He’s an impeccable musician and an absolute world-class organist.” A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Scott holds two degrees from Westminster Choir College, and he has studied jazz piano at the Manhattan School of Music. In addition to St. Paul’s, K Street in Washington, he previously held assistantships at St. Mark’s Church, Philadelphia; and Trinity Church, Princeton. His principal teachers have been Joan Lippincott, Dennis Keene and his father, Lee Dettra, who is the former organist and choirmaster of the Cadet Chapel at the U. S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. Be sure to tell him hello when you see him!
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RALLY DAY! sAVE THE DATES!
August 26 Ministry Carnival with activities for all ages—& the perfect opportunity to show kids their new Sunday School room!
SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK OFF FOR ALL AGES
September 9
BRING A FRIEND! We’ll have special features in all classes—it’s a day not to be missed!
COMMUNITY LIFE & MISSIONS & OUTREACH SUNDAY
September 16 A GREAT time to learn more about Community Life, and Missions & Outreach! JOIN US for the Community Life Group Kick Off Dinner—open to all that evening! THE ANGELUS | JULY-AUGUST 2012
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JULY - AUGUST PARISH EVENT CALENDAR
Visit www.incarnation.org for full event details! MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP!
July 20-26 For information email amackintosh@incarnation.org HIGH SCHOOL BELIZE MISSION TRIP
July 21-29 For information email amackintosh@incarnation.org
FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR FR THOMAS & DEACON LARSEN
DOUBLE CONCERT WITH ORGANIST CHRIS HOULIHAN
Sunday, July 29, 10:20am
Saturday, August 18 3pm & 7:30pm Two different concerts!
Save the date for a Sunday reception honoring Fr Thomas Kincaid and Deacon Matthew Larsen, as their ministries here at Incarnation conclude. For full details see page 15.
Enjoy special group pricing of only $16.99 per person, which includes all-day at the park and unlimited drink refills! For information contact Sheri Crandall at scrandall@incarnation.org
INCA NATION 101 Sunday, August 26 Great Hall | 6pm Come get to know the Rector, learn more about various parish programs, ways to get involved & what parish membership entails! Dinner & childcare provided.
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Saturday, August 25, 1-4pm See ad page 7 RALLY DAY!
20S/30S CONVERSATIONS
This will be a grat time to unwind, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere at Times Ten Cellars. For information email Deacon Matthew Larsen at mlarsen@incarnation.org
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
HAWAIIAN FALLS!
Sunday, July 29, after church Thursday, July 26
For full details, see ad on page 7
Sunday, August 26 See page 9 for details INCARNATION 101
Sunday, August 26, 6-8pm In the Great Hall See ad below for description
SUMMIT
Saturday, September 8 8:30am- noon We are calling all of our present leaders and those considering taking an active role in our church to join us for a special event.
STARS, INC. TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?
Children need someone to make a real difference in their life—Become a mentor—it’s fun & rewarding!
Travel sized and hotel toiletries are needed for Austin Street Centre! re! e NOW is the time to sign up for this year’s NDHS Freshmen Class! Training begins in August.
Please drop your donations in the basket outside the Outreach Office.
www.incarnation.org
Forr mo oree inforrmattio on, co ontaactt outrreaach@iinccarn nation.oorg
VIERNE 2012 SIX-CITY TOUR CONCLUDES AT INCARNATION WITH DUAL CONCERTS Organist Christopher Houlihan will conclude his six-city tour celebrating French composer and organist Louis Vierne by performing all six of Vierne’s organ symphonies during two free concerts in the main church:
Photo: Robert Lang, Spreckels Organ Society
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 3 pm: Symphonies I, III, V 7:30 pm: Symphonies II, IV, VI Houlihan’s coast-to-coast VIERNE 2012 tour marks the 75th anniversary of Louis Vierne’s death while the 66-year-old performed at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris.
“Some people think organ music is only spooky or churchy...but when they hear Vierne’s symphonies, they realize how colorful, fun and exciting this music is—it will take the listener on an incredible emotional journey.” -Christopher Houlihan For full details, including an video introduction, visit
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Altar Arrangements are given to the glory of God... May 6 In loving memory of Betty and Fontaine Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander Thomas, and James L. Turpin May 13 In loving memory of Charles Derrik, Nellie Maye Harris, Pat Cavin King, Erin MacKenzie Peck, Susan M. Powell, Edward T. Stalcup, and Marsha Jane Ward May 20 In loving memory of Frances S. Campbell Powers May 27 In loving memory of Margaret Hanks and Mike Holberg June 3 In Celebration of the wedding anniversary of Linda and Pat Rayes, and in loving memory of Edward Niebur Kerr, Max Miller and Martha Snow Witcher June 10 In thanksgiving for Fred Hartsfield Jackson, and in loving memory of Timothy George Kirkendall, Sr., David Derek Moore and Waldo S. Powell and in celebration for the wedding of Andrea Gayle Armstrong to Ryan Arthur George June 17 In loving memory of Bill D. Kerss, Robert M. Clark, Sr., Bill Harris, Mike Holberg, David Derek Moore and George Whitley; In celebration for the wedding of Gretchen Graves and William Manning June 24 In loving memory of Nancy Wright Small; In celebration of the birthday of Clara Smiley, and the wedding of Leah Kathleen Ekmark to Stuart Lang Williams
Join a rich tradition at Incarnation by donating altar flowers as a commemoration both of the memory of loved ones, and also blessed events that happen in our lives!
www.incarnation.org/donate-flowers
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If your friend asks you to take care of his stuff, you want to do a good job, precisely because your friend has put his trust in you. At least, that’s how the good steward feels – and even more so, when he’s looking after his master’s property. The good steward always seeks to know his master’s mind, so the steward can use the property according to his master’s plan. He wants to learn more and more about his master’s intentions. By deeming us trustworthy to look after His creation – by setting up that relationship of trust and love, God cleverly kindles in us a desire to know Him better and to bring us closer to Him. In this sense, thoughtful stewardship isn’t just about time, talent, and treasure. It’s also about how we can use God’s trust in us as a way to know God better and better. And that’s what we’re made for. We invite the parish to join with us as, with God’s grace, we begin exploring an expanded notion of continual stewardship. We not only welcome your ideas and observations, we’re hungry for them. Please share any ideas you have about the many forms of ongoing stewardship with Fr. Methvin, Bill Ward, or any other stewardship committee members.
WELCOME MAC STEWART, DUKE SUMMER INTERN
Mac Stewart, our summer seminary intern from Duke Divinity School, grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, attended UNC-Chapel Hill for college and then switched colors to go to Duke for seminary.
and throw the frisbee. Mac is teaching a class this summer on wealth and poverty in the Bible and the Christian Tradition (on Wednesday mornings at 7:30am in the Family Ministries Room), and is delighted to have the chance to spend a summer serving at Incarnation. For more information on his class, and others, turn to page 19.
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Between college and seminary, he spent a year working as an intern for a small Episcopal church in Boston, MA. He is a cradle Episcopalian, though he spent some formative years among a few non-denominational campus ministries while at UNC. He loves to read (especially theology), play tennis, hike,
Deaths May 5/1/2012 – George Whitley
June 6/7/2012 – Elizabeth Hunt Harrington 6/10/2012 – John Peyton Dewey, Jr. 6/25/2012 – Nigel Charles Stewart
did you know?
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In an effort to make lasting environmental health improvements for these families, our construction team continued our Health Infrastructure program by going into 6 homes to build hygienic latrines, properly vented stoves and pilas to catch rain water for washing. Best of all this was work that we did together with these families to improve their homes and enrich our friendships. Next summer will be our third year to continue this program.
Missions & Outreach Volunteer Opportunities
sharing the good news
Young Life at North Dallas High School: Bringing teens to Christ Roseland Homes Bible Study: Studying God’s Word with our neighbors Michelle Anderson and Alexa Bradford assisted two Honduran dentists
Disaster Relief Teams: Serving when disaster strikes
Foreign Mission Trips: Mission trips that change lives
Our Christian Education team taught over 100 children each day. The sounds of music, Bible stories, related games, arts and crafts set a tone of joy for all of us. The format was similar to our Vacation Bible School curriculum back home. The theme for the week was Champions of Bishop Burton, Lou Schaufele, Cubie Ward, Sam Christ. It was particularly rewarding to hear Kincaid & Bess Whitby at the water drilling site the sounds laughter and happiness from children whose everyday life is so very difficult. This isolated community has no source of reliable, uncontaminated water. Last year’s mission team concluded that many of the health issues in the community are related to lack of sufficient fresh, clean water. Praise be to God that ours is the kind of parish committed to sharing our resources with our brothers and sisters most in need. On this trip, we set out to drill for potable water. Though our drilling efforts have yet to find a sufficient water source, we plan Michelle Monse & Bess Whitby with children of to return soon and drill at a more the community promising site. Our search continues and we will not be deterred. We feel certain that God is calling us to this quest.
Bishop Burton joins Bishop Allen, the Bishop of Honduras, in leading a worship service
missions far & wide
THANK YOU Incarnation, our friends and loved ones, and to the Theology Live Water for Honduras drive for your unfailing support! Please join us in prayer and stay tuned!!
education
Extreme Reading Buddies: Three week summer tutoring opportunity Elementary school Reading Buddies: Sharing the love of reading Stars INC @ North Dallas High School: Mentors making a difference SAT Prep Class: Paving a path to higher education St. Simon’s After School Care: Providing safety and learning
housing for neighbors Hearts and Hammers: Building homes and hope
helping our neighbors
Dick Granger Neighborhood Ministry: A safety net for the working poor Cathedral Gardens: Brightening the lives of low income elderly
feeding others
Austin Street Centre: Teams serving hot meals to the homeless AIDS Meal Ministry: Providing home cooked meals Meals on Wheels: Delivering hot meals to the home bound
For more volunteer information, contact outreach@incarnation.org
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PAUL WHEATLEY ORDAINED
On May 31st Bishop Lambert ordained Paul Wheatley as a Deacon here at Incarnation, who will begin work as our newest curate on July 15th. We are very excited that Paul and his wife Catherine will be staying at Incarnation! After returning from two years in Athens, Greece working with refugees from the Middle East and Greek college students, Paul and Catherine came to Incarnation in 2009 as he began seminary. Paul divided his studies between Dallas Theological Seminary and Wycliffe College, in Toronto,
before finally graduating from Wycliffe in May. In the meanwhile, Paul served the diocese as the director of the Canterbury ministry at SMU, in addition to 10+ years of experience in ministry to college students. Paul and Catherine are both native Texans, born in the same hospital in Austin, 362 days apart. Paul grew up in Denton, and Catherine grew up in Austin and Friendswood. They met at the University of Texas at Austin as undergrads, and married in 2006. Catherine teaches 4th grade at The Covenant School and is starting work on her Masters in Humanities at the University of Dallas. When Deacon Paul is not reading Theology or Early Church Fathers in his free time, he enjoys playing bass guitar and taking walks with Catherine and their two dogs. Deacon Paul will be continuing the work Deacon Larsen has done with 20s / 30s, Uptown, and the fledgling arts ministries. Join us in welcoming Deacon Paul as the newest member to our clergy team!
FATHER THOMAS KINCAID CALLED TO LEAD TWO INDIANA PARISHES We are blessed, here in our family parish, with wonderful and talented clergy, whose passions are for ministering and affecting growth in our lives. But there can be a downside—they are sometimes called away to lead other posts! So it is with Fr. Thomas Kincaid, who leaves us in August to be Priest-in-Charge for two small churches in rural Indiana, east of Chicago: St. Paul’s in downtown La Porte, and St. Frances, Chesterton. The
churches are close to the University of Notre Dame where Elisabeth Kincaid, Fr. Thomas’ wife, will start a Ph.D in Theology in September. “The difficulty of this decision for me and Elisabeth cannot be overstated”, he said. But they concluded that this was a genuine call. His leadership will be highly valued, as he ministers to the two congregations as their only priest. “Change is never easy,” he said. When asked about Incarnation, Kincaid replied that it is “a unique and vi-
brant community, blessed with truly excellent leadership—it is a joy to minister here with the clergy, alongside so many with singular hearts and passions for ministry. God has many wonderful things in store for our Incarnation family—and I will prayerfully remain its supporter, watching it come to fruition!” They move in August. Continue to hold Fr. Thomas and Elisabeth in your prayers, and make plans to join us Sunday, July 29, 10:20am, for a joint farewill reception for both Fr. Thomas and Deacon Larsen.
DEACON MATTHEW LARSEN ENTERS YALE FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES Join us in congratulating Deacon Matthew Larsen on being accepted to a fully funded doctoral position at Yale University! Conversations with Bishop Stanton, Incarnation clergy, and parish members, yielded a strong sense that God
has opened this door and it is “our portion to walk through it.” Matthew stated, “I believe God is calling me to a ministry both pastoral and academic, and this will prove an invaluable time of training while moving towards that goal.” Much like Fr. Thomas, he spoke of the mixed emotions accompanying such
a decision, and that they will “eagerly look forward to staying in touch and seeing the great works that God continues to do at Incarnation.” Please keep them in your prayers, and join us for a special farewell reception July 29. Details above.
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mission dallas July 9-11 | 8:15-12 noon | St. Matthew’s Cathedral Middle School Students will be helping with a day camp for neighborhood children at St. Matthew’s Cathedral.
pool party July 11 and 18 | Contact amackintosh@incarnation.org | 6:30-8:30pm Splash into summer! Come and bring a friend for food, pool games, prizes, and lots of fun! These Pool Parties are just another part of our Amazing Race and the cool destinations we will experience.
hawaiian falls July 29 FUN in the sun...Hawaiian Falls water park is a great way to cool off from the heat. Children’s Ministry and Middle School Ministry are having a blow-out summer ending with a splash! Join us for the celebration!
the amazing race finale Wednesday, August 1 | 6:30-8pm | The Porch
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The time has come to announce a winner. After a grueling summer of challenges with obstacles along the way, one team has risen above the others to claim the prize and declare themselves as the winner. Don’t miss the season finale of The Amazing Race!
check it out Sunday Morning, 10:20am - 11:05am Location: The Library (downstairs) Take a morning to catch up with others by making the walk down the steps to a place where you will be surrounded by great men and women. Open each week to talk about anything. Listen to others, nondifficult games, relax in the conversation. Come by each and every week before or after a service.
S h g choo i H l& g e l e l Min o C istr y the regular weekly H.S.
SMPM- Sunday Mishmash Prime Meridian Sunday Night, 7:00 pm - 8:30pm
Location: A nearby house or designated area each week, a little different than the previous. Discuss an interesting topic, think about the spiritual life, tackle relevant questions, wrestle with life issues together. Sometimes we meet at a house, sometimes a park, sometimes a field. In order to find out where we meet from week to week, consult the website, facebook group, receive an email, Incarnation bulletin announcement, Twitter.
contact info the various weekly & monthly H.S. Travel to a lake, a ranch, a Rangers game, a short road trip, a venture to the lanes. There are other activities that will occur over the course of the Summer that are not listed here. For all of the latest, please check out the website under The High School Group section or call or email Anne at The Student Ministry Office. 214-217-5646 amackintosh@incarnation.org
believe belize mission trip July 21-29 Location: Dangriga, Belize, Central America A time to serve. A time to laugh. A time to work. A time to grow. For those that are going, and for those that are not, continue to pray for this mission experience.
the various weekly & monthly college group
high school group facebook.com/bubba.incarnation College Group facebook.com/nigel.incarnation director director
Brian Mountjoy 214.217.5642 bmountjoy@incarnation.org thebrianmountjoy.typepad.com student student ministries ministries admin admin
Anne Mackintosh 214-217-5646 amackintosh@incarnation.org
associate associate
During the summer, The College Group of Church of the Incarnation Liz Huber lizhuber@gmail.com has a regular weekly meeting, as well as other times for summer activities. For all of the latest, please check out the website under The College Group section or call or email Anne at The Student Ministry Office. THE ANGELUS | JULY-AUGUST 2012 214-217-5646 amackintosh@incarnation.org
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ave you thought about where you will serve this Fall? Do you like having fun at church? Do you enjoy learning? Do you like kids? Why not join us in Children’s ministry? We have opportunities available to help with Sunday School, Kingdom Kids, and other fun parish events. Visit www. incarnation.org/families for more information. We hope you will join us!!”—We are looking for more volunteers to assist with Godly Play! Godly Play is a Montessori-related method of teaching children the Bible, the Sacraments, prayer and the Church year. It not only helps children to “speak the language” of our Biblical faith tradition, but also to know God and to experience God’s presence in their lives. It employs a discovery method of learning the Bible and the Sacraments, which enables children to meet God through play and language—and engages the whole child—hands, heart, mind, senses and intuition! Godly Play at Incarnation is a true gift we give the children of our parish to learn and claim their faith and to know the kind of connection to the Living Lord of Creation we all yearn for. We hope you will want to learn more about Godly Play and be involved! Please contact Incarnation’s Administrator of Children and Family Ministries, Sheri Crandall at scrandall@incarnation.org.
sunday splash Sundays, NOW — July 29 10:20 - 11:05am
hawaiian falls
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Sunday, July 29
After church on Sunday, July 29 join us for Incarnation Day at Hawaiian Falls Water Park in Garland. Special group price of $16.99 per person gets you all day at the park and unlimited drink refills. Tickets go on sale Sunday, May 20 in the Great Hall between the services.
For more details, contact Sheri Crandall: scrandall@incarnation.org
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Kids, don’t miss out on summer Sunday School! Sunday Splash goes through July 29, during our regular time of 10:20am-11:05am. We’ll meet upstairs in the education building!
SKY VBS 2012 A HUGE SUCCESS!! Thanks to all the volunteers, children & parents who helped make this year’s VBS one of the biggest ever! Between kids and volunteers we had almost 200 people participate. Thanks for your support!!
I-45 BACK TO SCHOOL POOL PARTY! If you’re heading into 4th, 5th , or 6th grade come join us Sunday afternoon, August 26, from 3-5 at our last blast before school starts. Location TBD, RSVP to Josh Boulter at jboulter@incarnation.org.
To listen to sermons, special events and watch special video episodes from special events such as Theolog y Live, click on the MEDIA tab in the website naviaagation, found near the top left of the page.
www.incarnation.org/classes-new/ SPECIAL SERIES Sunday School In Memorial Chapel July 8 July 15
Ted Campbell on Episcopal/UMC Dialogue John Castle on Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Personal Journey
July 22
Dr. Cheryl White on The Lore of Glastonbury Abbey: Legends of Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur,” Part I
July 29
Dr. Cheryl White on The Lore of Glastonbury Abbey: Legends of Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur,” Part II
ADULT CLASSES Sunday School 10:20am - 11:05am
20s & 30s Sunday School with Ryan Waller in the Welcome Center
Obedience: Paul’s Appealing Imperative in His Letter to the Romans with Fr Harry Hill in Room 114 (across the hall from Outreach) Sundays at 10:20am
Adult Summertime Classes
Visit the link shown below and browse our online audio recordings ofIncarnation classes, including the special Chapel Series shown below.
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DESCRIPTION: In selected passages from a variety of chapters, we will embrace St. Paul’s teaching that we
are to live our lives according to the will of our Master as his obedient servant’s —and to enjoy doing so. Weekdays
Jesus of Nazareth, Part II with Dr. Stuart Chepey in The Welcome Center Tuesdays at 7:15am | June 5 through August 7 DESCRIPTION: The book is Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the
Resurrection (Ignatius Press, 2011).
The Poor You Will Always Have With You with seminarian Mac Stewart Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 | June 6 – July 25 DESCRIPTION: This class will take a look at how some of the great saints of the Christian Tradition have
thought about poverty and the poor. From the prophet Amos, to St. Francis, to Dorothy Day, our forebearers have great wisdom to share with us today about the power and presence of Jesus among “the least of these.” THE ANGELUS | JULY-AUGUST 2012
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