Angelus - Winter 2016 by Church of the Incarnation

WINTER 2016

Christmas Season SERVICES & EVENTS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 Poinsettia publication deadline SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 St. Nicholas Day in kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sunday school classrooms WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Bring your Angel Tree gifts to the Welcome Center and join us for Christmas carols, a hot chocolate bar, and a gift wrapping station, craft table and wine & cheese. (see ad on pg. 18) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 Help sort and package food baskets for Angel Tree recipients. (see ad on pg. 18) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Help recipient Angel Tree families load their food and gifts into their cars; work the hospitality station. (see ad on pg. 18) SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 11 & 18* Lessons & Carols at 5 pm in the Church SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 Christmas Pageant at 10:20 am in the Great Hall SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24: THE EVE OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST NOON* Traditional Eucharist with Choir in the Church 2 PM*

Children & Family Eucharist in the Church

5 PM*

Traditional Eucharist with the Choir & brass in the Church

Contemporary Eucharist with the Uptown Band in Ascension Chapel

10:30 PM Solemn High Eucharist with the Choir, brass, and incense in the Church SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25: THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 11 AM Traditional Eucharist with the Choir in the Church FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE EVENTS OR SERVICES, PLEASE REFER TO THE LISTINGS IN THE BACK OF THIS PUBLICATION OR VISIT INCARNATION.ORG.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1: THE HOLY NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST Regular Sunday Services resume No Choral Evensong & Holy Communion * Nursery available

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2016 vestry

ANTHONY BURTON, CHAIRMAN; DAVID PARSONS, SENIOR WARDEN; JIM GRAU, JUNIOR WARDEN; STEPHEN BODWELL; MATTHEW BOMBERGER; MEG FAHRENBROOK; ERIC FREDERICKS; LEILA GARY; ORRIN HARRISON; ANDREW LEONIE; MARY LIVINGSTON; GAY OXFORD; LARRY TATE; BILL WARD; TODD WELTY; WARREN WHITE; JOE CHUMLEA; DOW CROCKER; JIM GRAVES; WENDY SKORBURG

the parish staff ALBERTO AGUILLON REV. CAN. VICTOR AUSTIN COURTNEY BARROW JILL BELLEW JUSTIN BROOKS TIFFANY BROOKS TREVOR CANTRELL ELLIOTT CARPENTER PAM COGHLAN MICAH CRISSEY NOZAR DARYAPAYMA HALEY DETTRA SCOTT DETTRA MELINDA DRAPER RENÉ DUBOIS SHELLEY EISENLOHR DAVID HANSON GAY HAYSLETT MEG HOUK KRISTIN JOHNSON CAROL KADEL ALEX KELLY MARTHA LANG JENNIFER LEBLANC IBETH LOPEZ ANNE MACKINTOSH STEVE MARR DUSTY MATTHEWS ERIN PENDLETON KEITH QUARTERMAN SARA QUARTERMAN SARAH QUILLAN GRAHAM SCHULTZ DONNA STACK MANDI TROUSIL CAROLINE WALLER RYAN WALLER HENRY WEBB

HEAD SEXTON THEOLOGIAN-IN-RESIDENCE DIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS + PRODUCTION INCARNATION ACADEMY BUSINESS MANAGER DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP, UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY SERVICES DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRY INCARNATION ACADEMY HEAD OF SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP, TRADITIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST BOOKSTORE MANAGER MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR CONTROLLER YOUNG ADULTS MINISTER ASSISTANT TO THE RECTOR DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY WELCOME MINISTRY COORDINATOR ASSOCIATE FOR PASTORAL CARE BUSINESS OFFICE ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MISSION & OUTREACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS MISSION & OUTREACH DEPT. ADMINISTRATOR MISSION: 75204 PROJECT MANAGER WEB & MEDIA SERVICES BOOKSTORE MANAGER MISSION & OUTREACH PROJECT MANAGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASST. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT TO THE VICE RECTOR ASSISTANT ORGANIST STUDENT MINISTRY ADMIN. ASSISTANT MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATE FELLOWS PROGRAM DIRECTOR PASTORAL LEADER, UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICES ORGAN SCHOLAR

sunday service times 7:30 AM TRADITIONAL, NO MUSIC, CHURCH 9 AM TRADITIONAL, CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL 11:15 AM TRADITIONAL, CHURCH CONTEMPORARY, ASCENSION CHAPEL 5 PM CHORAL EVENSONG & HOLY COMMUNION, CHURCH

Beyond the Pew *“Beyond the Pew” is a story series sharing a peek into the life of the parishioners at Church of the Incarnation. From Williamsburg to Slovenia, he’s traveled the globe to study, teach, and ensure the preservation of some of the most impressive and important architectural structures in the world. He was the initial architect of the Texas State Capitol project and Executive Director of the State Preservation Board, where he was responsible for planning the initial phases for the restoration of the National Historic Landmark Building, and its grounds, including the Old General Land Office Building. As part of a team of experts put together by the United States National Park Service in an agreement with the Indian Government, he produced a strategic management and conservation plan for the monuments in the Taj Mahal National Park in Agra, India, including the garden, auxiliary structures, and the nearby Red Fort. He has created an architectural conservation laboratory – the first of its kind in the country. He has evaluated Lunenburg, Nova Scotia for UNESCO/ ICOMOS in order to determine its eligibility for the World Heritage List. He has also had a long and notable association with the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, an intergovernmental organization based in Rome. And in 2013, he received the highest honor given in his field, the James Marston Fitch Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership in preservation education. He is Roy Eugene Graham, the architect, who sits next to you on the pew and whose favorite job of all has been serving as distinguished professor of architecture at the University of Florida.

5:30 PM 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

After a lifetime of achievements, awards, and authorships, Roy moved back to Dallas to be close to family. He has two daughters and a grandson who live in surrounding suburbs. With a self-admitted obsession with mid-century modern architecture, Roy chose 3525 Turtle Creek to call home. The building is one of the nation's few Modernist high-rise apartment buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Roy frequents the healing service each Wednesday at Incarnation. And while he is still very close to the rector and congregation at Holy Trinity in Gainesville, Florida, where he lived for many years, Roy has found support and community here. ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

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RECTOR THE RT. REV. ANTHONY J. BURTON VICE RECTOR THE REV. S. THOMAS KINCAID III

PASTORAL CARE & SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY THE REV. HARRY H. HILL CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY THE REV. JOSEPH HERMERDING WORSHIP & YOUNG ADULT FORMATION THE REV. CHRISTOPHER W. YODER

part-time clergy

DEACON THE REV. DOROTHY BUDD DEACON THE REV. JUDY FRIZZELL

retired clergy

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

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PARISH LIFE PHOTO RECAP

WORSHIP YOUR PRAYER LIFE: HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

A photo collage of recent events in parish life.

Fr. Thomas Kincaid reveals our focus for Lent, and shares the importance of daily prayer.

BRINGING FAITH HOME: YOU CAN DO IT. 8 GROW WE CAN HELP. Fr. Joe Hermerding introduces how Incarnation can partner alongside your walk through life's seasons.

SHARING YOUR GIFTS FROM GOD WITH 10 SERVE THE PEOPLE OF GOD Q & A with parishioner, Trent Robertson, on his gift of creative communication and how he shares it.

SERVE OUTREACH ARTISANS: BUY LOCALLY. SERVE GLOBALLY.

GIVE OUR WORK IS NEVER DONE

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR PHOTO RECAP

VESTRY NOMINATION INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE GIFTS OF PEOPLE FOR THE WORK OF GOD

Find out how our talented parishioners serve abroad by working close to home.

Parishioners share how they care for our future.

Find out how the Community Health Fair served our those in need in our neighborhood.

Nominate an outstanding parishioner for Vestry.

Clergy and staff announcements, event listings, volunteer and group opportunities, altar arrangements, and parish birth and death listings.

See how your sacrificial gifts are used.

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POP INTO FALL

CHILDREN & FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

RALLY DAY

WALKING THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT

PRE-MARRIAGE WEEKEND

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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

RALLY DAY

HEARTS & HAMMERS

YOUTH GROUP: FALL RETREAT

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

COMMITMENT SUNDAY

INCARNATION ACADEMY: HALLOWEEN PARADE

UPTOWN FELLOWS

YOUTH GROUP: PUMPKIN CHASE

ALL SAINTS' PARADE

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YOUR PRAYER LIFE

HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD By The Reverend S. Thomas Kincaid, III Vice Rector

Following Jesus for a lifetime includes the big moments (baptism, confirmation, first communion, marriage, prayer over a first child, death of a loved one, etc.) and the small moments (the daily little acts of sacrifice offered to the Lord). While all of us tend to put a lot of focus on the big ones, it’s actually the smaller moments with God that comprise most of our walk with him. And nothing is more important to faithfulness in those moments than having a deep relationship with God in prayer. Anicia Faltonia Proba, who died in the year 432, was a Christian Roman noblewoman. By virtue of her worldly good fortune and her faithfulness, she had the distinction of knowing two giants of the Church in her day: Saint Augustine, the tremendously significant theologian, as well as Saint John Chrysostom, the greatest preacher of the Church’s early centuries. We have two letters of Augustine to Proba, and the first (Letter 130) is the only single, substantial treatment on the subject of prayer that Augustine ever wrote. The letter is a master’s class on prayer, and well worth the moderate effort the nearly 9,000 words require. But for our purposes, I want to focus on just one part of what he said:

Remember, in order to your “continuing in prayers and supplications night and day,” that however great the temporal prosperity may be which flows around you, you are desolate.

This Lent we’ll be focusing on how to develop a daily life of prayer using the Morning & Evening Prayer services found in The Book of Common Prayer. These services (often called “Offices”) have been at the core of Anglican spirituality from its earliest days, and they can serve as the foundation for a faithful life of prayer. They include not only petitions and thanksgivings to the Lord, but these old patterns teach us how to pray the Bible. Doing so will be a great opportunity to build upon our common learning from the recent Old Testament series we did together. The reason Augustine’s instruction to Proba is important to us—and the reason it connects to learning Morning & Evening Prayer—is because it’s not hard to remember to pray when our desolation is obvious. It’s not hard to remember to pray when our need for God is at its zenith. But that’s not primarily what Morning & Evening Prayer are about. Remember, Proba was in a good season of life and lived a comfortable life (basically where most of our lives are most of the time). While the Offices can be helpful in moments of joy and crisis, they are more suited toward establishing a rhythm for the spiritual life. This rhythm then empowers our recognition of God’s generosity toward us. That recognition, in turn, deepens our relationship with him. My prayer for you this Lent is that you and your family (there will, of course, be age appropriate versions for the younger folks in our parish) will develop the routine pattern of encountering Jesus Christ in prayer. Be on the look out for materials to make this possible for you and your family!

In other words, in order to keep praying night and day, we must remember that we are desolate—that is to say, our lives are empty without the Lord—no matter how well our lives are going. It was a powerful message to a noblewoman of significant means. ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

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BRINGING FAITH HOME

you can do it. we can help. By The Reverend Joe Hermerding Assistant Rector, Children & Family

It felt like stealing. I mean, technically it wasn't. But it felt like it. Sure, it was my own child. But it was my first child, and I was walking out of the hospital into the freezing cold Wisconsin winter thinking, "Um, I'm not sure I'm responsible enough for this." If the nurse realized I don't always use my blinkers when I'm turning, and I lose my sunglasses like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my religion, and I enjoy ignoring the Chicago Manual of Style just to annoy my wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;would she let me take this human being home? Of course, it didn't matter how responsible I felt. It was my child. The responsibility was mine whether I wanted it or not. And although several years have passed since the birth of my first child, that feeling has come back on many occasions. Now the child is older, has three siblings, and is growing up in a world very different from the one in which I grew up. How can I raise this child to love Jesus Christ, to have and believe in the faith that is so central to who I am? I'm not sure I'm responsible enough for this. On one level or another, I think all parents feel the weight of this responsibility. Many have explicitly expressed it to me. As a church, we have decided to do something about it. Something radical. We're calling it "Bringing Faith Home". Bringing Faith Home is a series of resources that we're developing to equip parents with practical tools for the spiritual formation of their children. As important as the church buildings are for spiritual growth, the home is the primary context for faith formation. And parents, whether

feeling unprepared like I did or not, are responsible for seeing that the children we raise grow, as we say at their baptism, "into the full stature of Christ." Bringing Faith Home will include a physical resource center near the bookstore and the Welcome Center and will display the resources that we are developing for families. The resources will include prayers, advice from seasoned parents, and further recommendations to explore more deeply the many topics that are pertinent to parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; all the way from Considering Marriage to Grandparenting. Being intentional about the faith formation of your children can have a radical impact on their spiritual lives. It is not an impossible task. Bringing Faith Home will unite parents in their common vocation of discipling their children. It will make discussions surrounding these topics central to the consciousness of our families. The resources will be free, pamphlet-sized, and easily digestible, fitting the hectic lifestyles that families tend to have. Bringing Faith Home will enable us as a church to partner with parents for the spiritual formation of our children more strategically and intentionally than ever before.

Coming January 2017! In the summer of 2015, The Incarnation Foundation awarded Children & Family Ministry with a grant to establish the Bringing Faith Home curriculum. It is one of many initiatives funded by the Foundation to ensure a strong future for the families of our parish.

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Q & A WITH TRENT ROBERTSON Trent Robertson is a fellow parishioner who sits next to you on Sundays. He’s an entrepreneur who uses his creative talent not only to make a living but also to help fulfill the mission of this church. TELL US ABOUT YOUR CHRISTIAN WALK. I was an Episcopal acolyte as soon as I could take my first steps. I've always felt it was a very personal journey. One that I prefer to demonstrate by my actions as opposed to only my words. I think many people here feel the same way. SHARE WITH US WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT THIS PLACE. This church is the boundary of shared tradition and personal faith. It's a warm and open place that allows everyone to be themselves. My parents, Doug and Verna Robertson, have always loved the Episcopal church and have been attending Incarnation for more than 30 years. Much of my extended family is here, too. In addition to my parents, there's my brother Drew Robertson, his wife Raeann, and their kids Phillip, Sophie, and Taylor Rae. I have a sister, Chase, and her family, Antoine, Celeste, and Felix, who live in Alameda, CA, and another sister, Keon in Austin. This place has become a family within my family. YOU HAVE CLEARLY BEEN GIFTED WITH CREATIVE COMMUNICATION AS A SPIRITUAL GIFT. HOW HAS SHARING YOUR TALENT FOR THE WORK OF GOD CHANGED YOU AND HOW YOU VIEW THE WORK YOU DO EVERY DAY? Thank you for saying that. The great thing about helping the church is that I feel I am part of something bigger—the Episcopal community and this community of believers. It’s a privilege to help Incarnation in any way that I can. I feel my creative side is a gift I recognized from God from a very early age, and it’s nice to put it into His service. I expect the same quality of work and creativity to be put into the projects I produce for the church that I would for any other client. And I pray that the videos make the impact they are intended to make and done to the glory of His name. *Trent collaborated with the Communications and Development Departments at Incarnation to produce several videos over the last few years. He helped us explain The City to our members; introduce our church to visitors; recruit Uptown Fellows; and communicate the practical importance of stewardship as we live into our calling as a church.

YOU OWN RUBY RED FROG DESIGN & MEDIA GROUP. TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER AND HOW YOU ENDED UP STARTING YOUR OWN DIGITAL MEDIA AGENCY. After earning several degrees, working as an actor in LA for 12 years, and having a 15-year career in software and web development, I knew it was time to establish my own brand. I started my little company two years ago. We specialize in websites, video, and photography. We offer apps for mobile, too. With the support of many talented people, I have helped my clients move closer to their goals through better communication. It's a passion. It's a fascination. And I love doing it. WHAT ROLE DOES DIGITAL MEDIA PLAY IN THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION FROM GOD? To me, it's all about communication. And usually, the obvious message isn't the most important one. It's often about subtext and layered meaning. Not to mention with many generations and places-of-origin under the same roof, the ways we understand and exchange ideas becomes more nuanced and complicated. It's just part of being human. My hope is that all these new digital media channels help cut through all of this, bringing us closer together, while allowing us to fulfill our mission. Of course, digital media is a tool that needs to be used correctly, with mutual respect and sincerity. That's where oldfashioned storytelling and creative approaches come into play. I guess what I mean is, I believe it's best to use technology to help illuminate our lives in a way that is hopefully in service to Christ. We are thankful to Trent for using his spiritual gift of Creative Communication to serve this church. Spiritual gifts are special abilities distributed by the Holy Spirit to every believer. Scripture tells us that we are called to undertake the responsibility of the gifts that are bestowed on us to fulfill the mission of the Church. Each of us is called to know what all the gifts are and how God intends them to function in the body of Christ. The purpose of identifying your spiritual gifts is so you will be able to learn specifically how you can contribute as you serve on various ministry teams. God is glorified and His people are edified in a church that embraces and develops gift-based ministries for its people. If you took the spiritual gift assessment already this year and want to discuss how to best use your gifts or if you would like to take the assessment, please email kjohnson@incarnation.org.

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BUY LOCALLY. SERVE GLOBALLY. By Martha Lang Executive Director of Mission & Outreach

And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” — Mark 16:15 In the next year, more than 1.5 million Americans will participate in a short-term mission trip and spend close to $2 billion collectively.

We now have two multiple trips to Central America where we concentrate our efforts for the greatest long-term impact. The need is significant in both Belize and Honduras, and it costs thousands of dollars to coordinate the trips and secure the supplies needed to fulfill our work each year. While most missioners are able to secure funding to participate in these trips, there are some who cannot. These folks are in need of your support.

WHY? Perhaps they want to learn about other cultures. Perhaps they want a unique way to volunteer their time. Perhaps it’s simply something they’ve always wanted to do. No matter the reason, stepping into another part of God’s world will stretch your faith.

We are blessed with a community life group called the “Outreach Artisans.” This is a group of gifted and generous members who work tirelessly creating original pieces of art, ranging from hand-painted notecards to embroidered linens. All proceeds from the sale of these items contribute to a scholarship fund for missioners who desire to participate in a mission trip, but can’t afford the whole cost.

It was a direct command from Jesus for the early church to carry the good news to other places, and while an individual can only do so much for spreading the Gospel in the world, a church mission program creates an impactful opportunity to live out God’s desire for us as believers.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? • Buy some of these one-of-a-kind items and enable missioners to spread the gospel far and wide. You can view these items in several locations:

We know that God calls people out into the unknown, often through short journeys and experiences. From Paul to Jonah, and Numbers 13 to Joshua 2, God had something for them to see, to learn, or to do. The God who sent them, sends us.

• Stairwell Alcove near Room 19 in Garrett Hall • Incarnation’s Mission & Outreach offices on Elizabeth St. • Periodic Pop-Up Shops: Next one December 2 from 8:30 – 11:30 am in the Great Hall

Mission trips offer a unique service experience. You are part of a team, a team of Christians dedicated to transforming towns, villages, individuals, and families by sharing Christ’s love through your hearts and hands.

• Become a part of this community life group. All artists are welcome to join in the creation of these handmade pieces each Tuesday from 2 – 5 pm at the Mission & Outreach office at the north end of the Incarnation campus on Elizabeth St.

One of the most important aspects of a mission trip is the fellowship and connection it creates among the members of Incarnation. Spending time together in prayer and service leads to rich friendships and a deeper connection with God and your church home.

For more information about foreign mission work, please email outreach@incarnation.org. We are always looking for missioners and prayer partners.

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By David LeBlanc Incarnation Foundation Board Member

Edith Howson was old school. She had a vision of what God expected her to do and a duty to this church. Edith was a member of Incarnation for nearly six decades, remaining throughout the tenure of a number of rectors. “Serving alongside Edith on the Altar Guild, you could see how close she felt to God as she prepared for the Eucharist,” says Katherine Harris. “You just knew the church was important to her.” Quietly imitating Christ with every action of her life, she cared for her first husband and her youngest son, who were both overtaken by cancer and then her second husband who suffered from Alzheimer disease until his passing. Even in her later years, Edith would visit her homebound friends and take flowers to the cemetery on important anniversaries of those who had already made their sojourn to heaven. “It was clear she had a peace that only comes from the Holy Spirit,” says Frank, her oldest son. Twila Richardson recalls, even in her last days, Edith was joyful because she knew she was going to a better place. Her life as a faithful Christian had prepared her for that moment. It was no surprise to her family that Edith left a bequest to the church upon her death—her work was not finished. One might think conviction this strong is rare, but that is not so. Like many other young families, Leila and Holland Gary have found in Incarnation a source of spiritual growth, guidance, and fellowship. They understand God calls us to do more than just worship. “We want to be a part of good things, to make sure that what is being built within these walls will be here for generations to come. That is our calling,” says Leila. Like Edith, Holland and Leila attend, serve, and give to the church because that is what God asks of them. They give their kids a strong spiritual foundation, a good education, and a loving home. “We want to demonstrate to our children the importance of the stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to us. We carefully consider this each year in terms of our financial gifts and our time.” They believe feeding their church home also feeds their marriage and their family. “I figured we would leave the church in our estate plans,” says Holland. “When we thought more tangibly about it, it seemed like an expensive administrative headache to go back to our attorney and make a bequest. But then we learned there’s more than one way to do it. We simply updated our IRA online by naming Incarnation as a partial beneficiary,” says Holland.

“We were relieved once we’d made the decision to do it sooner rather than later—planning an estate gift is easy. It’s not like you can do anything with earthly treasure after you are gone. This is also our final moment to communicate to our children that we believe that giving thanks for the gifts of our life is what is important to us, and that we hope they’ll agree for the sake of their own kids and grandkids.” The Incarnation Foundation receives, then manages assets from planned gifts such as bequests through wills or living trusts, or beneficiary designations to Church of the Incarnation from insurance policies, IRAs and other retirement plans like 401(k)s. Like you, the Foundation is committed to the transformational work of Church of the Incarnation. Both Holland Gary and Chase Skorburg witness this firsthand as board members of the Foundation. “It’s been a privilege to see how the Foundation’s grants have blessed those who have received them and helped to further God’s Kingdom. We also feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to see how thoughtfully bequests and other estate gifts are handled, and how the policies of the Foundation provide a strong roadmap for the future,” says Chase. “With the Foundation’s care and Incarnation’s history of effective leadership, we were glad to include Incarnation in our will, when we set it up after our daughter was born.” “Because we designated a percentage of our estate to the church in our wills, we don’t know what the size of our gift will be. However regardless of size, we believe the Foundation will be capable of maximizing our gift and will responsibly administer the funds to ensure Incarnation’s strong future. It is a joy to participate in the life of the church this way,” says Wendy Skorburg. What do Edith, Holland, Leila, Chase, Wendy and The Incarnation Foundation have in common? They are good and faithful servants committed to Incarnation now and in the future. Whether you’ve been here for decades or are just settling into your new church home, you belong to God; it’s that simple. What is your prayer for the future of Incarnation? What kind of legacy will you leave? Keep these questions on your heart as the Holy Spirit moves energetically through you and this place. If you’d like to learn more about The Incarnation Foundation’s commitment to Church of the Incarnation or planned giving options to discuss with your family, visit our website: incarnationfoundation.org. Alternatively, you may email Sara Quarterman at squarterman@incarnation.org, or call her at 214.217.5650. ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

THE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR CROWD

This is the 7th year that Church of the Incarnation has hosted the Community Health Fair. We partnered with the Incarnation Foundation, Caring for Children Foundation, Dallas County Medical Society Alliance, North Dallas Shared Ministries, Texas A&M Dental School, Spokes for Folks and the Dallas Police Central Patrol Division. Each year we seek to help the families in our community and the greater Dallas area with free vaccines, free sports physicals and free dental care. This year we were able to provide over 500 people with 297 immunizations, over 100 sports physicals and 162 dental screenings. Young Chevrolet donated reusable grocery bags to the families. Each family also received a soccer ball as they left to help them stay physically active. We thank the many volunteers who worked so hard to make this event a success, including the Incarnation and DCMSA volunteers, the physicians, nurses, dentists and hygienists who donated their time on Saturday to work at "the last free health fairâ&#x20AC;? before school started in August!

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In addition, the day would not be complete without our fabulous emcee CJ Johnson, Zumba, Diabetes testing, health booths, Volunteer Now, Ntarupt, the low rider car and McGruff. The efforts of 150 volunteers from partners all over the city came together for one amazing two-hour health fair! A special thank you to the church custodial staff and Communications Department for behind the scenes support, as well as Sandy Secor and Michelle Anderson for their tireless leadership. It is our honor to be of service to the community.

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vestry nominations

DUE BY DECEMBER 16

Each year a Nominating Committee prepares a slate of candidates for the parish’s consideration at the Annual Meeting, to be held in February. At the Annual Meeting, we elect five parishioners to the Vestry for a term of three years. The Nominating Committee consists of the five retiring members of the current Vestry, along with up to 10 additional “members at large,” i.e. lay people selected from the congregation who meet the same standards as those whom they propose to nominate for election. The goal is to convene a Committee that fully represents the Parish and its activities and interests. The Chairman of the Committee is the Senior Warden, and the Rector is an Ex-Officio member. The Bylaws of the Parish, which conform with the Canons of the Diocese of Dallas, prescribe the conditions that must be met to be eligible for election to the Vestry: “Any confirmed communicant in good standing who is at least 18 years of age and who has been a financial contributor of record for one year before the election takes place is eligible to serve as a Vestry member.” One condition requires further explanation: A communicant, i.e. one who is confirmed and is formally on the rolls of Church of the Incarnation, must have established a record of giving that includes a pledge for the current calendar year. The minimum requirements aside, members of the Vestry and candidates for this position of leadership must have demonstrated a strong commitment to be in Church every Sunday, Holy Days of Obligation, and other days of special devotion. The first and most solemn duty of a member of the Vestry is to lead by deed and example. Note: Spouses of Incarnation staff or clergy members are not permitted for nomination. All members in good standing of the Parish are encouraged to become involved in the nominating process. You may do this by submitting your recommendation to the Rector’s office.

PLEASE USE THE VESTRY NOMINATION FORM THAT CAN BE FOUND LOCATED AROUND THE CHURCH, OR FILL OUT A FORM ONLINE AT INCARNATION.ORG.

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MAIN OFFICE OFFICE HOURS

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

Church of the Incarnation will be closed a few days in November and in December due to holidays. Please make note of these dates:

BAPTISM PREPARATION FOR PARENTS NOVEMBER 27 AND DECEMBER 4 & 11 AT 10:20 AM IN EDUCATION BUILDING, ROOM 119 Incarnation’s three-session

quarterly class is required for the parents of children who will soon be baptized. We will explore the origins of baptism in Scripture as well as what our Prayer Book and Anglican tradition teach us about this Sacrament of New Birth. Registration for the class is required. Please register on The City, or by contacting Haley Dettra at hdettra@incarnation.org, or 214.217.5622.

Thanksgiving

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

New Year

MONDAY, JANUARY 2

The building will be open for scheduled Christmas services. Please reference those times in this issue of the Angelus or online at incarnation.org.

ANGEL TREE ADOPT A FAMILY IN NEED ADOPTIONS AVAILABLE

Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Welcome Center.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DECEMBER 7 • 6 – 8 PM

Work a wrapping station, craft station, food and beverage station, help receive gifts. MARMION LIBRARY

It’s finally getting cool outside. Be sure to check out the collection of Advent and Christmas books in the Marmion Library to read by the fire as you nestle into the winter season.

LESSONS & CAROLS A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS ON DECEMBER 11 & 18 AT 5 PM

Join us for a 4:30 pm prelude! Enjoy celebrating the holidays listening to Dallas leaders as they read historic Christmas lessons combined with glorious carols sung by the Incarnation Choir. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT ON DECEMBER 18 AT 10:20 AM

Christmas*

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 (at noon) MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 (at noon)

A FESTIVAL OF NINE

DECEMBER 8 • 8:30 – 1 PM

Help sort and package food baskets for Angel Tree recipients.

DECEMBER 10 • 8:30 – 1 PM

Help recipient Angel Tree families load their food and gifts into their cars, work the hospitality station.

Join us in the Great Hall for an Incarnation tradition! Our Sunday school classes will present a special Christmas pageant. Regular class attenders will practice songs each week for the pageant.

BAPTISMS ON CHRISTMAS EVE AT 11 AM IN ASCENSION CHAPEL

Baptisms only — no Holy Communion. You must be signed up ahead of time. Please contact Haley Dettra for more information at hdettra@incarnation.org.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON DECEMBER 24

DROP-OFF NIGHT

St. Nicholas SUNDAY ST. NICHOLAS DAY ON DECEMBER 4, FROM 10:20-11:05 AM

Children will place their shoes outside of their classrooms while St. Nicholas visits for a special treat! Children will learn the origin of ‘ole Saint Nick.

ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

DECEMBER 7 • 6–8 PM

Bring your Angel Tree gifts to the Welcome Center and join us for Christmas carols, a hot chocolate bar, and a gift wrapping station, craft table and wine & cheese. FOR MORE INFO, OR TO SIGN UP, VISIT INCARNATION.ORG/THECITY

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 214.217.5610 BY DECEMBER 17

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP INFO MEETING ON JANUARY 16 AT 5:30 PM AT TIMES TEN CELLARS

Christmas Day SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 AT 11 AM IN THE CHURCH

Find out more about the mission trip to Copan, Honduras this June! Volunteer to assist with dental, medical, construction and water projects. Registration Deadline: March 1. Meeting location: 6324 Prospect Ave, Dallas, TX 75214

PRAY FOR MISSIONERS

Please pray for the Belize Mission team February 2–7, 2017, as they serve the Belize community with Christian education, hygiene education, library installation, construction and water pump repair. IMPACT A CHILD’S LIFE

Serve as an elementary school Reading Buddy — we still need volunteers! If you are interested in changing a student's life, please email outreach@incarnation.org. GROWTH GROUPS BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 9

The heart of the church is people. God calls His people together as one body. Every other week, parishioners get together for food, fellowship, prayer, and spiritually focused study that is designed to help you grow more maturely in your faith and relationship with God. You are welcome to join at any time! To register for Growth Groups, please visit incarnation.org or email Sarah Quillan at squillan@incarnation.org. BAPTISMS JANUARY 8 AT 11:15 AM

Join us in the Traditional Service in the Church or the Uptown Contemporary Service in Ascension Chapel. You must be signed up ahead of time. Please contact Haley Dettra for more information at hdettra@incarnation.org. BAPTISM PREP CLASS FOR PARENTS JANUARY 15, 22 & 29 AT 10:20 AM IN THE EDUCATION BUILDING

Incarnation’s three-session quarterly class is required for the parents of children who will soon be baptized. We will explore the origins of baptism in Scripture as well as what our Prayer Book and Anglican tradition teach us about this Sacrament of New Birth. Registration for the class is required. Please register for the class on The City, or by contacting Haley Dettra at hdettra@incarnation.org, or 214.217.5622.

LEAD A GROWTH GROUP

JOIN US THE 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 7 PM

at The Ginger Man Pub Uptown

FEBRUARY 1 Relationships

APRIL 5 Religion

MARCH 1 Finding Meaning

MAY 3 Current Events

SAVE THE DATE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

February 12 at 10:20 am

SHROVE TUESDAY EVENT

February 28, 2017

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

March 1, 2017

DAY OF SERVICE: MISSION TRIP IN A DAY

April 1 (no kidding!)

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 2017

Palm Sunday, April 9 Maundy Thursday, April 13 Good Friday, April 14 Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil, April 15 Easter Day, April 16

Every other week, parishioners get together for a meal and spiritually focused study that is designed to help us grow in our faith. If you are interested in starting or helping lead a Growth Group, please contact Sarah at squillan@incarnation.org. SERVE MEALS

Join existing teams serving meals to those afflicted with AIDS and their families. For more information or to volunteer, please contact outreach@incarnation.org. SERVE ABROAD

The Honduras Mission Trip team will head to Copan and will be working on dental, medical, construction, and Christian Education projects. Info Meeting: January 16 at 5:30 pm at Times Ten Cellars; Registration Deadline: March 1; Trip Dates: June 17–25. GIVE A BOOK

One of the Day of Service community service projects will be to assemble summer reading packets for each student who has a reading Buddy/Partner from church. Please help by donating new or gently used children’s books during the month of February.

ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

AUGUST 7

In loving memory of Vera Louise Gaston, Carsten Dubber, and J. Stanley Thompson. SEPTEMBER 4

In loving memory of Sidney Leo Shull and Bill Harris.

ALTAR ARRANGEMENTS Join a rich tradition at Incarnation by donating for altar flowers as a commemoration both in the memory of loved ones, and also in celebration of blessed events that happen in our lives. Your commemoration will be published in the

SEPTEMBER 18

In joyful celebration of the wedding of Chelsea Brent Brogdon and Steven Cody Adams on September 17.

Women

OF THE

Bible

SEPTEMBER 25

In loving memory of Max Miller, Lee Mitchell Hilgartner, and Miranda Wroath, in joyful celebration of the wedding of Katlin Abell Beecherl and Zachary Lee James on September 24, and the birthday of Gretchen Graves on September 27.

Women's Bible Study incarnation.org/flowers

JAN 18 – APRIL 5

OCTOBER 9

In loving memory of Jimmie Wunsch. OCTOBER 16

In loving memory of Louis Campbell Hilgartner, Joseph Irion Worsham, and Harriet Lang Worsham. OCTOBER 23

In loving memory of Charles Featherston Bradford and William David Moore and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Erin Elizabeth Morris & Nicholas Alexander Drumm on October 22. OCTOBER 30

WEDNESDAYS 9:30 – 11:30 AM

AUGUST

none

SEPTEMBER

9/7 9/20 9/23

Adelaide Rosemary Barrow Aiden Yue-Jing Whitney Keuer Margaret Hoover Billingsley

OCTOBER

none

WORKBOOKS $10

In joyful celebration of the wedding of Claire Elizabeth Johanson and Daniel Ryan Murchison on October 29.

JULY (post printing)

NOVEMBER 13

8/26

In joyful celebration of the wedding of Whitney Elizabeth Green and Ryan William Ball on November 12. NOVEMBER 20

In loving memory of Robert L. Fleming, Sr., and Charles Watts Flynn III, and in joyful celebration of the wedding of Laura Louise Gasch and Ryan Lee Vickers on November 18.

ANGELUS INCARNATION.ORG

THE ASSEMBLY ROOM 205

7/29

Blossom Guesner Howard

AUGUST

J.C. ( Jay) Thomas, Jr.

All women of Incarnation are invited to enjoy guest lecturers and small group discussions!

SEPTEMBER

9/3 9/7 9/9

Margaret Humlong Steele Morris James Edward Ruff Keith Paul Young, Jr.

OCTOBER

10/11 Ruth Feist Barton 10/15 Christopher Allen Rittenmeyer 10/26 Ernest Barnard Mercer III

FOR MORE INFO OR TO RSVP, CONTACT

CFM@INCARNATION.ORG NURSERY PROVIDED WITH RSVP

the gifts of people FOR THE WORK OF GOD

During the tail-end of our Stewardship season, those of you who attended Uptown Contemporary services would have seen a short animated feature about giving at Incarnation. While making a case for all of us to consider relinquishing a portion of our worldly goods for the good of the kingdom (and ourselves), the film also provided a little information about the nature of our gifts to the church. For example, the video explained that gifts in the offering plate make up only 5% of our operating revenue and pledges comprise 75% of those revenues. Another 20% comes in the way of generous contributions from visitors and members alike that may be a one-time or repetitive gift, a random or intentional donation. These gifts may be in lieu of a pledge, or in addition to a pledge. Over the past ten months, almost 500 individuals and/or households made such gifts, amounting to over $550,000!

SOURCES OF FUNDS

$4,040,000 Your Stewardship Campaign Commitments $1,049,000 Other Income $240,000 Borrow from reserves $5,329,000 Total income (projected) for 2016

BUDGETED USE OF FUNDS

This chart indicate how the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funds are divided among its ministry areas. The expenses include salaries and benefits for staff, churchwide technology and communication needs, capital resources utilized by our ministries, facility maintenance, and operating expenses.

On the pledge side of things, we have had close to 600 households commit to making a pledge over the past several years. These households also have increased the amount of their commitment each year on average. We know that there are others who for whatever reason have not made any pledges or gifts, but coupled with the givers cited above, Incarnation is blessed to have contributions from over 1,050 separate individuals and/or families! We probably emphasize our pledges more stridently than the givers, but only because those who choose to make a pledge enable us to forecast more easily and accurately than the latter. In the future, we will try to illuminate other aspects of the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial system, but please know that you can call the Business Office at any time if you want more information.

CARE AND LIFE WORSHIP

SERVE GROWTH

A Note to Our Members: The Parish Offices will close starting at noon on Friday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 27, and will be open on Wednesday, December 28 and Thursday, December 29 until 5 pm each day, and Friday, December 30 until 12:00 noon to receive any end-of-year gifts. If year-end contributions are to be mailed, they must be postmarked by December 31.

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Children's

A FESTIVAL OF NINE

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

SUNDAYS AT 5 PM

DECEMBER 18

LESSONS & CAROLS DECEMBER 11 & 18 HEAR THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS WITH BEAUTIFUL CHORAL SINGING!

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10:20 AM GREAT HALL