Angelus- Summer 2019 by Church of the Incarnation

SUMMER 2019

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2019 vestry

ANTHONY BURTON, CHAIRMAN; STUART BUSH, SENIOR WARDEN; ELIZABETH STEED, JUNIOR WARDEN; KAY BEECHERL; TIM BELLMAN; STEPHEN BODWELL; CATHERINE BRADY; ADRIANNE DUVALL; JIM GRAVES; BETH HANKS; JAYNA HEMBREE; MATT LEWIS; GREG MOORE; SCOTT PALMER; JARED SHELTON; LAUREN STURDY; MELISSA URBAN; ANDY WELCH

the parish staff ALBERTO AGUILLON EDDIE ADESODUN COURTNEY BARROW JILL BELLEW JOSH BOYD TIFFANY BROOKS MELANIE BROWN MEREDITH CANTRELL ELLIOTT CARPENTER JIMMY CASEY PAM COGHLAN MICAH CRISSEY SHANNON DANIELS HALEY DETTRA SCOTT DETTRA LILI DIJAS PEDRO DOMINGUEZ RENÉ DUBOIS SHELLEY EISENLOHR GAY HAYSLETT MEG HOUK JOSH HULSEY CAROL KADEL KATHY KING MARTHA LANG JENNIFER LEBLANC ROBIN LITTLE ANNE MACKINTOSH STEVE MARR JUDY MARTIN DUSTY MATTHEWS LIBBY MCGEE BECKY MIDDLETON JOHN MONGER MATTHEW POOL GRAHAM SCHULTZ KATE SMITH SARA SNOWDEN DONNA STACK SABRINA STEWARD NAOMI SUNDARA MANDI TROUSIL JOSE VIERA

HEAD SEXTON COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS INCARNATION ACADEMY BUSINESS MANAGER ORGAN SCHOLAR MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR BOOKSTORE MANAGER NURSERY COORDINATOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF AUDIO VISUAL & TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SEXTON FOR INCARNATION NORTH DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRY INCARNATION ACADEMY HEAD OF SCHOOL PROJECT MANAGER DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL PROJECTS PRECENTOR & DIRECTOR OF MUSIC CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY ASSOCIATE SEXTON MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES & COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE RECTOR DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE FOR PASTORAL CARE CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY ADMINISTRATOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MISSION & OUTREACH CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT MISSION & OUTREACH 75204 PROJECT MANAGER WEB & MEDIA SERVICES ASSISTANT TO THE VICE RECTOR BOOKSTORE MANAGER WELCOME CENTER RECEPTIONIST DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, SECURITY, & TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP TRADITIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC FELLOWS PROGRAM DIRECTOR, MISSION & OUTREACH PROJECT MANAGER STUDENT MINISTRY ADMINISTRATOR MISSION & OUTREACH DEPT. ADMINISTRATOR YOUNG ADULTS ASSOCIATE MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE SEXTON

sunday service times 7:30 AM TRADITIONAL, NO MUSIC, CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9 AM TRADITIONAL, CHURCH UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL 11:15 AM TRADITIONAL, CHURCH UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL 5 PM CHORAL EVENSONG & HOLY COMMUNION, CHURCH*

* Ends May 19, replaced with said prayer & Holy Communion until September 8 UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL

weekday service times 8 AM MORNING PRAYER & HOLY COMMUNION, MEMORIAL CHAPEL NOON HOLY COMMUNION WITH ANOINTING FOR HEALING, WEDNESDAYS ONLY IN MEMORIAL CHAPEL 4:40 PM EVENING PRAYER, MEMORIAL CHAPEL CONFESSIONS ARE HEARD BY APPOINTMENT, WITH ANY PARISH PRIEST

AN INTERVIEW WITH AQUETTA COLEMAN By Annemarie Carrigan Parishioner

I interviewed a young lady who works and lives at The Roseland Community. She is a devoted mother of four kids, and one of them is adopted. She and her family grew up in the community and volunteer at the Rose Community Center. Her kids are her entire life, and she wants them to have a great life and to leave a legacy for them. She really wants her life to be an example to her kids—how to treat people, how to live life, and to be great for them. She wants to say something to her kids—“I’ll love you no matter what. I will do my best to get for you what ever you need and want.” Aquetta would like to give some advice to any kids out there in the world:

“Keep moving, push forward, always pray, and love God. What ever you do, don’t give up.” Aquetta does not compare herself to anyone, and because of that she feels accepted. She feels good to be accepted as she is. She says “to be around here and be accepted feels great.” Aquetta is a young person of faith. She said, “Faith is a substance of things to hope for, and evidence of things not seen.” She was saved at a young age and faith has changed her life for the better. She believes in Jesus telling her she is loved for who she is. So many times growing up she didn’t think anyone loved her. When she gave her life to God, she saw a big difference. She knows God loves her. By being obedient to his word is how she loves God. She brings God into her life by praying, worshipping, and reading the Word of God. Aquetta Coleman was honored this past winter for being an exemplary community member at Incarnation's outreach, Central Dallas Bible Study. Annemarie Carrigan is a Church of the Incarnation parishioner, aspiring journalist, and contributor and star of the feature-length film, “Normie”—a film about living with Down Syndrome in a “normal” world. “Normie” will debut in independent theaters this summer. Find out more about “Normie” at normiefilm.com. ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

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RECTOR THE RT. REV. ANTHONY J. BURTON VICE RECTOR THE REV. S. THOMAS KINCAID III PASTORAL CARE THE REV. OLIVER LEE PASTORAL LEADER FOR TRADITIONAL WORSHIP CHASE SKORBURG ADULT FORMATION THE REV. JOHN SUNDARA INCARNATION NORTH CAMPUS THE REV. DAVID THOMPSON

part-time clergy

THEOLOGIAN-IN-RESIDENCE THE REV. CN. VICTOR AUSTIN DEACON THE REV. DOROTHY BUDD DEACON THE REV. JUDY FRIZZELL PASTORAL ASSISTANT FOR INCARNATION NORTH THE REV. JON JORDAN

retired clergy

ASSISTING THE REV. FREDERICK C. PHILPUTT ASSISTING THE REV. THOMAS G. KEITHLY

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(USPS 003430) is published quarterly by Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave, Dallas, Texas, 75204. Periodical postage paid in Dallas, TX. Postmaster, send address changes to: Incarnation 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 214.217.0160 In case of an emergency after-hours, you may leave a message for a priest at 214.521.5101 ext. 2100. is the official magazine of Church of the Incarnation. SUMMER 2019

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contents

PHOTO RECAP

A RECAP OF PARISH LIFE

10 GROW

PRACTICE MAKES PIOUS

WORSHIP

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS: A LETTER FROM A PARISHIONER

SERVE

LEAD

GIVE

SERVING WITH LOVE

18 IN•CAR•NAH•TOOS

ON THE COVER

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bishop Burton, a thurifer, and a boat bearer prepare incense in worship

A SURE FOUNDATION

ON OPPOSITE

Kim Phuc speaking at the Journey to Forgiveness lecture

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EPIPHANY CELEBRATION

EPIPHANY WITH THE INCARNATION AND ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS CHOIRS

WESTMINSTER CHOIR

JON JORDAN DIACONATE ORDINATION

NORTH CAMPUS RALLY NIGHT

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

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XO: MARRIED COUPLE DATE NIGHT

STUDENT MINISTRY: DISCIPLE NOW

SHROVE TUESDAY MARDI GRAS PARADE & PANCAKE DINNER

EMOTIONAL HEALTH LECTURE

INCARNATION LECTURE SERIES: THEOLOGY OF SUFFERING LECTURE

BELIZE 2019 MISSION TRIP

STAFF SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE RACES

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QUIET PRAYER RETREAT

FAITH & FLEXIBILITY

THE CHOIR OF ST. THOMAS CHURCH FIFTH AVENUE

ASH WEDNESDAY TRADITIONAL SERVICE

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MANNA: QUARTER BAR

ASH WEDNESDAY UPTOWN SERVICE

NORTH CAMPUS PRAYER WALK

JOURNEY TO FORGIVENESS: KIM PHUC

UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE

TRADITIONAL GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY EASTER

TRADITIONAL MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE

UPTOWN GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

EASTER VIGIL SERVICE

TRADITIONAL EASTER SERVICE

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practice makes pious By Chase Skorburg Pastoral Leader for Traditional Worship

of the will, not the intellect. Therefore, our wills need formation, not just our minds. Liturgy facilitates that formation.

Have you ever said something and thought to yourself, “That’s exactly how my dad/mom would have said it…”? Or has someone pointed out a mannerism you have, and you thought, “That’s how my co-worker, Larry, moves."

As a result, we can’t just go to church when we feel spiritual. We need to go every Sunday; for we are only formed by worship if we commit to worship. As an old wrestling coach put it, “Practice every day—especially when you don’t feel like it.” That’s how wrestling moves become muscle memory. That’s how the Word forms our hearts and actions, not just our minds and beliefs.

Humans are like icebergs. We are only about 10% awake. 10% of what we do and say, of how we move and non-verbally express ourselves, is conscious and voluntary. The rest of us mostly works on autopilot. This is called the Adaptive Unconscious. It is the part of us that is not conscious and voluntary, but also not purely instinct. Think, for example, of driving to work.1 Have you ever pulled into a parking spot and thought, “I don’t remember using a turn signal, breaking, accelerating, or much of anything."? Or think of playing a sport or an instrument. How much are you actually thinking and how much is muscle memory? Our autopilot is a big part of who we are. This autopilot, it turns out, is like a sponge. It is formed by the world around us. This is why we, unconsciously, start to talk like our parents or move like our coworkers. We are formed in ways we don’t realize. This is one way to think about Original Sin. We inevitably pick up some of the foibles of our parents. We are formed by them and by our family of origin. As Christians, however, we are also baptized into a spiritual family. That is the Church. As the routines at home form us, so do the routines in our spiritual home. These routines, in worship, are the liturgy. The liturgy forms us in ways we don’t immediately realize. It is one way the Word gets from our brains into our souls—from our beliefs into our bones. Why does that matter? Well, beliefs are important. But Christianity is not about beliefs alone. It is fundamentally about love. The covenant we live into does not call us just to believe in God and others. It calls us to love God and others. Love is an act

This, what worship does for us, is one reason it is important. But there’s another, related reason worship is important: because it’s what we’re made to do. St. Augustine famously writes:

…man, being a part of Your creation, desires to praise You… You move us to delight in praising You; for You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You. (Confessions; Book I, Chapter I)

Salvation is, by God's grace, finding our home in praise of God. We find our way, in our heart, to that home in the Church. In that Body, we are formed to die to the world, which wants to praise itself, and reborn in the Spirit, where we realize that our life is actually gained in losing it—where we realize that the things God can do for us are actually less interesting than the fact that God is Good, Loving, Faithful, Beautiful, and True. His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. See you Sunday. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & FURTHER READING 1

Smith, 63.

St. Augustine of Hippo. Confessions. newadvent.org/fathers/110101.htm. Smith, James K. A. You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2016.

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A LETTER TO THE CLERGY AND STAFF from Parishioner Tracy Boyd I want to take a moment after Journey to the Cross, to express my gratitude to the entire team for your roles in executing this transformational event. Fr. John signed up our men's group, MANna, to participate together. It was a significant, moving, artful exhibit unlike anything I've ever experienced, and attending together with people I know and care about only enhanced the encounter for me. I was blessed to have this visceral experience for myself at this holiest season of the year. So enriching was the exhibit that I phoned the church office the next day to volunteer to serve so that others could be blessed by this experience just as I have been blessed. Another meaningful and surprising result of my service to Journey to the Cross is a new initial connection to numerous parishioners. I have a sense that one of the most substantive, sacred, and meaningful routes to kindred connection is service. Thank you for facilitating mine. I was truly struck by the detail executed to create an experience that echoed the historic events; the material underfoot as we walked through the exhibit, the lighting, and audio effects, the rich visual images, etc. For me, these elements accentuated the Biblical account and made my understanding of it more visceral and tangible. More 3-dimensional.

My reading of scripture will forever be enhanced by what I experienced through Journey to the Cross. As a creative by career, I found the exhibit to artfully reflect the distress, horror, sadness, of those events without being gratuitous.

There were many stops along Journey that, for me, provoked deep soul searching. One such moment took place in identifying with Judas at The Betrayal. Perhaps for the first time, I could see myself in someone I've held in disdain my whole life. I stood motionless for several moments looking into the cloaked face of the perpetrator reflecting on those things that I too have placed before Christ. It was both humbling and painful. Another surreal moment for me was identifying with those who pronounced Jesus guilty and symbolically placing my hand in the red paint. I struggled to perform this act because I didn't want to confess to myself that my guilt was as great as theirs. Yet another experience that will remain with me was lingering within the tomb near the body of the crucified Christ. I sensed tears welling in my eyes as I thought about the magnitude of the loss. I didn't want to leave His side. Finally, arriving in the circular light-filled space of the Paschal Candle was renewing and restorative. Allowing the light to counter moments in my own life when I've felt hopeless and forlorn, and looking up into the light of the flame buffered some current darkness I've faced over the past several months. In closing, and in addition to sharing some thoughts with you, the primary reason for sharing this message is to warmly express my gratitude to the members of the clergy and staff and the many volunteers who made my experience possible. I've only been attending Church of the Incarnation for six months, but it's feeling more and more like home. I value the shared experience in the life of faith, and I'm honored to be part of the Incarnation community.

TO THE CROSS

YEARS OF PLANNING

MONTHS OF CREATING

90-HOUR WORK WEEKS TO INSTALL

2,100+ TICKETED

150

VOLUNTEERS COVERING 500+ ROLES

JOURNALS FILLED WITH GRATITUDE AND CONNECTION TO SCRIPTURE IN NEW AND PROFOUND WAYS

Journey to the Cross is made possible by the gifts given to The Incarnation Foundation in honor of Staff Sergeant Joshua Snowden. Josh, an Incarnation parishioner, died on active duty in the summer of 2017. The Journey to the Cross team has been working hard to honor his personal commitment to Jesus Christ, and his habit of inviting and encouraging others towards the same. ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

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By Sara Snowden Mission & Outreach Project Manager

During the community worship that kicked off Day of Service, Pastor Richie Butler of St. Paul United Methodist Church proclaimed “Victory is at hand,” as he looked out at the crowd of 425 Episcopalians, Baptists, Methodists, and Interdenominational Christians serving together. “People need to see the people of God serving side-by-side. Dallas needs to see this; Texas needs to see this; the United States and the world need to see this,” remarked Pastor Butler. “We serve this community and share our gifts—not for ourselves but for each other, and to the glory of God!” Among other Spence Middle School students, 7th graders Michelle and Jasmine attended Day of Service at the invitation of one of their teachers. “We decided to come to see what was happening,” says Michelle. “I never thought people would gather like this to help our school. It makes me proud. The school looks good!” Middle school years are tough. Students experience everything from the normal range of unpredictable teenage emotions, to learning under heightened threat to their sense of security in an age of bullying and gun violence. And they know who they can count on for stability—teachers who want to help them get somewhere in life. “Teachers care about us like our parents. We can talk to them and trust them to not go around and say things about us,” says Jasmine. Students like Michelle and Jasmine want more support and guidance. “I want help with science, math, and reading. I

want to feel safe when I have a question about life. Adults know more than we do. They have the advice to give us about situations we face and setting goals for our future,” says Jasmine. “And we want to be asked about our opinions.” When asked what the girls want the community to know, they responded warmly: “We are thankful for the effort you are putting into our school, and people are always welcome at Spence. We will treat you like family.” Students need to see the community come together around them. They need instruction for Godly and successful living. And we need reminders that as we climb our own ladders of success, we do not do so by our own accord. When it comes to the challenges of life what is in us will come out of us. We are taught to give grace as freely as we receive it. We are taught to rejoice in the day that the Lord has made. We are taught to love one another with our words, in our actions, and by sharing our gifts. The good news, for those of us in Christ, we know the outcome of whatever we face in this season and in this life is victorious. We can trust that God will keep his promises to us on this earth and in Heaven. In the meanwhile, He calls for us to live out the instructions he has left for us faithfully. Students at Spence and other schools in our neighborhood want academic tutoring, mentoring, after-school snacks and warm meals, and Bible studies. The Peace Pantry at Spence is a great way to get started. If you are interested in learning more about any of these opportunities to experience community and walk together in faith, email Mission & Outreach at outreach@incarnation.org.

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in•CAR•nah•TOOS INCARNATUS A Latin term translated into English as Incarnation. It refers to the christological assertion that Jesus was fully human and fully divine, the Son of God or Word in the flesh. The specific term Incarnatus refers to the assertion in the Nicene Creed that Jesus "became incarnate from the Virgin Mary and was made man" (BCP, p. 358).

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By Scott Dettra Precentor & Director of Music

When most parishioners think of traditional music at Incarnation, they understandably picture the Incarnation Choir, whose consistent presence in the choir stalls at three choral services each Sunday is almost taken for granted. The choir’s excellent singing has been a cornerstone of this parish for several decades and is deservedly well-known, not just within the parish but across the city and nationally. A recent hour-long broadcast of the choir on BBC Radio even helped to bring some international recognition to the high standards of music making we enjoy here on a weekly basis. Over the last several years, we have worked hard to build Incarnation’s traditional music program in new ways. Among the major projects we have undertaken are improvements to our instruments, such as the refurbishment of the tower bells (which had become unplayable), and the reengineering of our organ, both of which are now in excellent condition and adorn our life and worship with an added measure of beauty. Last year, we launched the Incarnation Choir School, about which I wrote in a recent issue of the Angelus. The concert series has grown exponentially in recent years, presenting many of the world’s finest Anglican choirs, including the most famous of those from Oxford and Cambridge, along with professional ensembles such as the Tallis Scholars and Stile Antico. The next initiative in the music department is the foundation of Incarnatus (in-car-NAH-toos), our own professional concert choir. Unlike other professional choral ensembles in Dallas, Incarnatus will sing only sacred music, with a particular focus on Anglican repertoire that the Incarnation Choir wouldn’t sing in church, either due to its length, its difficulty, or both. The professional singers in Incarnatus will be drawn from our own group of staff singers who form the core of the Incarnation Choir, along with other professional choral singers in the metroplex.

Incarnatus gave its debut performance on Friday, March 29 to rave reviews from an enthusiastic audience of nearly 300 people. In a candlelit church, the first half of the program was devoted to choral music by living Scottish composer James MacMillan, including A Child’s Prayer, a moving work that was written in response to the 1996 school shooting in Dunblane, Scotland, and his Mass, which was commissioned by London’s Westminster Cathedral for the 2000 Millenium celebrations. The second half of the program opened with the choir singing John Sanders’s 1984 setting of The Reproaches—a text used in the Good Friday liturgy—from the balcony. The program finished with Francis Pott’s largescale setting of the Samuel Crossman text My Song is Love Unknown, which appears at number 458 in our Hymnal 1982. Throughout the evening, our outstanding Associate Director of Music, Graham Schultz, played several exceedingly difficult organ accompaniments with panache and apparent ease. His contribution to the success of this debut program should not to be overlooked. Our intention is for Incarnatus to present two or three programs each season which, combined with an equal number of outside choirs and the occasional organ recital, will form the bulk of our concert series going forward. It is our hope that this continued expansion of our music program will serve our parish well by offering an even wider range of musical experiences for parishioners and visitors. Whether you are an 8-year-old chorister who is just beginning your musical journey, a worshiper in the pew who has been attracted to this parish for its reputation of fine music, a concert-goer who has an interest in fine sacred music that you wouldn’t hear in the context of our worship services, or a visitor who stumbles in randomly off of McKinney Avenue and encounters any of this just by chance, there is a wide range of musical experiences for you at Incarnation. We offer all of them to the glory of God, with the hope that through the power of music, you will be brought closer to him, and strengthened for the journey. Incarnatus is made possible by the gifts given to The Incarnation Foundation. The concert program was generously given from Mrs. J. Webb beginning in 2005.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Foundation is the one big institution here that is charged with taking a step back from the immediate, looking at the big picture, and reminding people that we are beneficiaries of the past, and stewards of the generations to come.â&#x20AC;? The Right Reverend Anthony J. Burton

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By Robin Little Assistant Director of Development

The Incarnation Foundation was established in 1988 to manage and invest the growing endowed funds of Church of the Incarnation. These funds were created to hold gifts received by the church, chiefly through charitable bequests and other estate gifts from parishioners. The purpose of The Incarnation Foundation is to serve Jesus Christ and His Church by supporting the mission, identity, and vision of Church of the Incarnation. The Foundation strives to do this through effective development, management, and distribution of funds generated by the Foundation’s investments. Each year, grants from the Foundation are awarded to support ministry opportunities that exist beyond the annual operating budget of the church. DID YOU KNOW?

Each Sunday morning where we come to meet friends in the Welcome Center, sip on coffee, and hand out cookies to our little ones used to be on very different grounds. Way before visions of a new chapel, welcome center, or education building were in the works, a forward-thinking man led the way to purchase the land we stand on each week. Long-time parishioner Bill Dillard knew that the Uptown area of Dallas was growing rapidly, and if we had any hope of doing the same, we needed to secure land around the church. There was no vision, no formal plan, simply a group of volunteers sitting on the Incarnation Foundation Board thinking about our future. Conversations started with buying up six lots surrounding the church and by 2007, the former “pink condos” were purchased and demolished. And here we are, years later, and plans for an expansion have come to fruition. We can thank Bill Dillard and the Incarnation Foundation Board for their foresight and swift action to buy the land. We would not be (literally) where we are today without the financial gifts invested, entrusted, and distributed by that board.

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Each year, Pam Coghlan, Director of Student Ministry, takes 30 high school students on a summer mission trip. They will return to Guatemala again this summer. On these trips, they are learning to conform themselves to the image of Christ. The excitement and enthusiasm from past trips continues to remain the driving force calling them back to such a beloved people and country. Each year, The Incarnation Foundation helps fund certain aspects of this mission trip. This year’s grant will fund a new home for six families. It will also provide materials to build six outdoor stoves to feed families in the area. The annual mission trips continue to give new generations of students the opportunity to be exposed to the needs and realities of other cultures. It’s important to The Incarnation Foundation to invest in the future of our children as we strive to offer students lifechanging experiences and unique opportunities to serve. DID YOU KNOW?

The Uptown Fellows Program was instituted when member Peter O’Donnell wanted to find a unique way to honor two friends and long-time parishioners, Louis A. Beecherl, Jr. and Leo F. Corrigan, Jr. Mr. O’Donnell set up a fund at The Incarnation Foundation to launch a program that seeks to help young adults learn a Biblical world view of vocation. The Fellows Program is an intensely practical 9-10 month spiritual and vocational leadership initiative that equips recent college graduates with how to have a thoughtful impact on the world. Some Fellows will seek a call to ministry. Others will be called to secular employment and will provide much needed lay leadership to the church locally, or wherever they settle. They have graduated from college, and have a wide variety of vocational interests from law to eliminating food deserts. They aren’t afraid to ask tough questions, to take risks, or to step into leadership, assuming responsibility when appropriate. Because of Mr. O’Donnell’s generosity and the effective stewarding of The Incarnation Foundation, Church of the Incarnation is raising up leaders for the renewal of the Church by investing in these young adults.

If you are interested in learning more about The Incarnation Foundation, please reach out to Robin Little, rlittle@incarnation.org.

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GRADUATING SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY ON MAY 5 MAIN OFFICE OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm Fridays: 9 am – 1 pm

Join us in congratulating our graduating high school seniors in the 11:15 am Uptown Contemporary Service on May 5. INCARNATION 101 ON MAY 19 AND JUNE 23 AT 12:30 PM

UPCOMING CLOSINGS Memorial Day MONDAY, MAY 27

Independence Day

MOMS & MIMOSAS

Labor Day

SUNDAY, MAY 12 10:20 AM • WELCOME CENTER

We're proud to announce that Father John Sundara, who has been serving since January 2017 as Curate for Adult Formation, has been promoted to Assistant Rector for the same ministry area. As you may know, curates are typically supported in part by the Diocese of Dallas and serve for two years. We’re glad Father John has decided to stay on here in a permanent position to continue his ministry. Please congratulate Father John along with his wife, Naomi, and son, Daniel.

Join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day with family photographs and mimosas between services. This special time to honor moms is easily one of our favorite annual events and a wonderful time of fellowship for the entire parish.

THURSDAY, JULY 4

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

benefitting

DALLAS CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER & INCARNATION HOUSE

MAY 4 • COLE PARK 4 participation options

1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK 5K 5K RELAY (3 PERSON TEAMS) COUCH POTATO T-SHIRT OPTION

LIVE MUSIC • FOOD • BEER EXPANDED CHILDREN'S AREA

INCARNATION.ORG/5K

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Incarnation 101 is our primary avenue for becoming a member of the parish. Come get to know the clergy and staff, and learn more about various parish programs and ways to get involved. Lunch and childcare are provided with an RSVP. Register online at incarnation.org/101.

EVERYTHING’S BETTER WITH BACON

DADS BREAKFAST & TALK

JUNE 8 9:30 AM WELCOME CENTER A TALK FOR FATHERS-TO-BE THROUGH GRADUATION

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY JAMBOREE ON MAY 19 AT 4 PM AT THE RUSTIC

Join us at The Rustic for fun, food, and fellowship. Parents and children of all ages will enjoy refreshments and an opportunity to learn more about the new ministry opportunities for children in the Traditional Services. Opportunities include ushering, Junior Altar Guild, boat bearing, and more. Serving in worship can transform a person's heart. Your children can grow up serving in the Church—come learn more about how! Register at incarnation.org/jamboree. ASCENSION DAY SERVICE ON MAY 30 AT 7 PM IN THE CHURCH

The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, also called Ascension Day, Ascension Thursday, or sometimes Holy Thursday, commemorates the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven.

What does it mean to be a dad in today’s world? How can we integrate our faith in Christ to be good fathers? Join us for a wonderful breakfast and talk. Get inspired and learn some practical skills and tips to be a Godly dad. CHILDCARE AVAILABLE WITH RSVP.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES FOR PARENTS ON JUNE 9, 23, AND 30

Parents with children getting baptized, join us for this important class at 4 pm in Room 205. Registration for the class is required. Please register by June 3 to Kathy King at kking@incarnation.org.

CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY POOL PARTY ON JUNE 23 AT 4 PM

Join us for our annual pool party at the University Park Pool. Invite your friends and enjoy an afternoon with the whole family. To RSVP, contact Kathy King at kking@incarnation.org.

MONDAY NIGHTS IN JUNE at THE GINGER MAN PUB

PARK CITIES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE ON THURSDAY, JULY 4

Theology Live is an annual event held at 7 pm on Monday nights in June at The Ginger Man Pub. Hot theological topics are presented by guest speakers in the comfort of the beer garden. The event begins with a short discourse by the speaker on the scheduled topic, followed by a short break to replenish pints and bites. We then move to a round of Q&A, including a few short remarks and raffles for door prizes provided by The Ginger Man Pub and other sponsors. AMERICA’S BETTER ANGELS: GOOD DISCUSSIONS IN AN AGE OF BAD DISAGREEMENT As Christians we have a common faith even though we might disagree with each other on a variety of topics. How can Christians learn to disagree with each other with truth and grace, in an age where discussions quickly boil down to personal attacks and heated emotional exchanges? This year’s Theology Live will have a variety of speakers discussing topics while modelling Christian grace and truth as they disagree charitably with each other.

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Join us as we share Incarnation with our neighbors at the annual Park Cities 4th of July Parade. This is a great opportunity for fellowship with other parishioners! To sign up, contact Kathy King at kking@incarnation.org. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FROM AUGUST 8–9

Join us for this worldrenowned conference as we learn what Christian leadership, and our influence, means. Register today for the best rate at incarnation.org/summit. Nonparishioners are also encouraged to attend, so invite the whole office!

community HEALTH FAIR COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR ON AUGUST 17 AT 1 PM

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

The Community Health Fair is a collaboration of Church of the Incarnation, the medical community, dental school, CareVan, and other organizations to provide free services to local students who are underinsured or do not have insurance. To volunteer, contact Anne Mackintosh at amackintosh@incarnation.org.

JUNE 10–14

SILVER SAINTS SUMMER LUNCHEON ON AUGUST 22 AT 11:30 AM

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Come meet parishioner, Juliana Crownover, our special guest in the Great Hall. She is an artist and art instructor dedicated to capturing the gift of the present moment. Please make a reservation with Carol Kadel at 214.217.5610 by August 16.

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JUNE ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:20–11:05 AM • ROOM 205

A Walk in Philippians JUNE 2

JULY ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:20–11:05 AM • ROOM 205

HOT TOPICS

PAUL’S REASONS FOR WRITING THE LETTER AND WHY HE HAS FAITH EVEN THOUGH HE IS IN PRISON

JUNE 9

ONE OF PAUL’S GREATEST CHRISTOLOGICAL STATEMENTS AND AN IMPORTANT APPLICATION FOR CHRISTIANS EVERYWHERE

JUNE 16

WHAT DOES GODLY FELLOWSHIP LOOK LIKE— ESPECIALLY IN A CHURCH THAT EXPERIENCES SUFFERING AND PERSECUTION?

JUNE 23

PAUL’S WHOLE-HEARTED PURSUIT OF GOD IS A MODEL FOR ALL OF US. BUT WHY DID HE LIVE THIS WAY? WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT OUR FAITH?

JUNE 30

PAUL’S FINAL INSTRUCTIONS SHOW US A CHURCH THAT STRIVES TOWARD UNITY AND GODLINESS. HOW CAN WE LIVE THIS WAY?

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JULY 7

THEOTOKOS: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SAY THAT MARY IS THE MOTHER OF GOD?

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AUGUST 18 • 10:20 AM MINISTRY FAIR TACOS BACKPACK BLESSING

JULY 14

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: WHY DO SOME CHRISTIANS BELIEVE THAT MARY WAS BORN SINLESS? WHY DOES THAT MATTER FOR US TODAY?

JULY 21

EVER VIRGIN: IS IT TRUE THAT MARY REMAINED A VIRGIN FOR HER ENTIRE LIFE? WHAT ABOUT THE BIBLE REFERENCES TO JESUS’ BROTHERS AND SISTERS?

INTO FALL RALLY DAY AUGUST 25 10:20 AM

JULY 28

UP TO HEAVEN: WHAT DOES MARY’S GOING UP TO HEAVEN (ASSUMPTION) HAVE TO DO WITH OUR SPIRITUAL DESTINIES?

BOUNCE HOUSE PICNIC

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SNOW CONES

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In loving memory of Frances Small Bacon; in thanksgiving for Cynthia Flynn Guill; and in celebration of the wedding anniversary of Marty & John Eisenlohr.

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FEBRUARY 10

In loving memory of Doris Stanek and Erika & Andrew Sinor; and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Kaylee Anne Patchakos and Christopher Glen Ford. FEBRUARY 17

In loving memory of E. Hight Smith, William Robert Smith, Paul Owens and Nancy Saunders Wyler. FEBRUARY 24

In loving memory of Joan Burgher Flynn and Dr. Brownie Kimbrough. MARCH 3

In loving memory of Josephine Posey Farmer, Mary Adaline Allen and Stephen W. Schneider; in thanksgiving for the life of Sarah Margaret Small; and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Meredith Marie Cook and James Edward Wright III. MARCH 10

In loving memory of Julie Haltom Lord; and in thanksgiving for the life of Annabelle Carleton Small. MARCH 17

In loving memory of Henry & Harriet Clarke and Andrew B. Small Jr. M.D.

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Claire Louise Kretschmar

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21 Jean Dixon French 30 Darrell Eddy Jordan FEBRUARY

9 Brice Kirkgard Gaston 9 Graeme Hunter 18 Kimberly Seiber Coggeshall MARCH

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Guyanne Tittle Booth Margaret Elizabeth Turner Murphy “Betsy” Julia Tutt Beecherl Dian Towne Pendarvis John Houston Withers Mary Elizabeth Hyde “Betsy”

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Kevin Winfield Dodge Sylvia Swift Besing

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In loving memory of Elizabeth Small Cheney. APRIL 7

In loving memory of Virginia Smith Riordan. APRIL 28

In loving memory of Linda White, John Wharton Cooke, Ernest Barnard Mercer III, Richard & Louella Kent and Ernest Barnard Mercer Jr.; and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Jenna Lynn Klinke and John Patrick Parker.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

We need volunteers to help set up the Community Health Fair on August 16, and doctors, nurses, and non-medical volunteers to work on August 17. Please email outreach@incarnation.org if you can help. THEOLOGY LIVE

Theology Live needs help with speaker hospitality, setup, and welcoming guests. Please email Fr. Sundara at jsundara@incarnation.org if you are interested.

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Articles inside

A Sure Foundation

Incarnatus Concert Choir

Serving with Love

Journey to the Cross

Practice Makes Pious