E-Rubric August 2015 by All Souls' Point Loma

All Souls’ Episcopal Church

August 2015 Volume 1, Issue 3

The e-Rubric From the Rector by The Rev. Joseph J. Dirbas Gratitude, Generosity, and Awe I am grateful for the privilege of being the rector of All Souls’. I am grateful for our community, for our congrega2on, and for the common life we share together. I am excited to be in ministry with you as we live out our discipleship together and offer ourselves and our campus to others in the name of Jesus Christ. Most of all, though, I am grateful for the love of God. The love of God is the common thread linking us to one another and to this place. We are all drawn to this place by the love of God. We are held together as a community of faith by the love of God. We are given the power and drive and courage to be disciples of Jesus Christ in the world through the love of God. Li8ed and empowered by God’s love we gather in worship, fellowship, and service. Together, we offer our common thanks, praise, and prayers as we acknowledge the number of blessings bestowed upon us. Our blessings are abundant: blessings of friendship; blessings of transforma2ve worship and wonderful music; blessing of beau2ful artwork; blessings of meaningful and life changing service. Indeed, we have much to be thankful for. I con2nue to be amazed by the love and generosity of the parish of All Souls’. Since I began as your rector in February, 2014, there have been what seems to be a countless number of opportuni2es invi2ng the congrega2on’s involvement in ministry in this parish, in our diocese, and throughout the world. Some2mes the involvement is simply financial as we offer our treasure to ministries and programs in need. Each year we demonstrate our generosity in our annual pledge drive. And there’s more. Beyond our pledging we offer financial support to various ministries: God’s Extended Hand, the Back2School Bash, St. Paul’s Senior Homes and Services, Music at All Souls’, just to name a few. We also demonstrate our generosity as we offer our talent and our 2me as volunteers in support of various ministries, including but not limited to the OB dinners, the Showers of Blessings, our Sunday School Program, the parish workday, and Episcopal Community Services. The people of All Souls’ do not hesitate to get involved and show their support, prayerfully, financially, and in service. It is a beau2ful thing. It is a gi8. And I am sure that this gi8 is rooted in the great gra2tude we have for all the blessings God has bestowed upon us. There is an awesome truth in this. Once we recognize and give thanks for the wonderful blessings given to us by our creator and redeemer we become transformed and we are inspired to offer our gi8s and talents in service to others. Not because we feel it’s expected of us or because we’d feel guilty if we didn’t do it. We offer ourselves from a place of love. We recognize the love that God has shared with us and we pour it out upon others. And we trust and know that as we share that very love of God, that God will replenish us and bless us beyond measure. We grow spiritually as we offer all we have in service to God. In thanksgiving for God’s gi8s, with gra2tude for our ministry together, I stand in awe of your generosity and I wonder what God has in store for us!

Inside this issue Outreach Report ......................... 2 Update on Finances .................... 5 Chorister Program News ............ 6 PLAA ........................................... 10 Compass Commi!ee ................... 11 Parishioner Proﬁle ...................... 12 CRC Advocacy Update ................. 15 Workday and Photos................... 18

Special points of interest • Stewardship • Children’s Chapel • Youth Mission Trip • Art around All Souls’

Outreach Report By Nan Hardison The Outreach Commi!ee has been very busy this year. All Souls’ members have contributed to Loaves and Fishes, God’s Extended Hand, the Maundy Thursday Footwashing, and have been par2cipa2ng in those and many more outreach ac2vi2es. The Showers of Blessings is a par2cularly demanding outreach eﬀort, requiring 7 or more volunteers every Wednesday. This is especially stressful when All Souls’ is also hos2ng the OB dinner, because many of the same people volunteer for both! However, the California State University San Marcos School of Nursing clinics at the Episcopal Church Center have reported a two thirds decline (66%) in the number of people they treat for head and body lice and scabies, since the showers have been at ECC on Wednesday evenings. This is concrete evidence that the showers are having a signiﬁcant impact on public health. Such an impact is impressive, especially when added to the sense of dignity and well-being a shower gives. An addi2onal gi8 of clean clothes, donated by church members, together with hygiene items, rounds out the gi8 of love from All Souls’ members. And the joy of serving brings volunteers back week a8er week. For those who haven’t helped at the showers or dinner, why not join us?

Prayer and Gratitude Cards Have you no2ced the “Prayer and Gra2tude” cards in the pew racks? These cards are provided by our Stewardship Commi!ee and are intended for use by all. The cards allow you to iden2fy par2cular or general things you’d like to give thanks for or request prayers for. Many of our parishioners use these cards and insert their pe22ons in the offering plate as it passes offering to God their thanks and prayers. All cards come to the clergy and then make their way to the Pastoral Care Commi!ee. Members of the Pastoral Care Commi!ee then offer prayers for all items iden2fied on the cards. It’s a beau2ful way to invite others into your gra2tude and to share the power of prayer. One recent card came into the plate on a Sunday: “I am thankful for my blessings. I give thanks especially for the enthusias2c congrega2onal singing of this church.” Indeed! What a blessing as together we enthusias2cally offer our prayers and praise.

The Least of These (Matthew 25:31-46)

From the All Souls’ Stewardship Committee

Jesus’ story of the Last Judgment tells us of our duty and responsibili2es to “the least of these my brethren.” Truly, it is most of God’s children and our brethren, not the least of them who are hungry, naked, thirsty, sick, and imprisoned. They are the majority of humankind, represen2ng somewhere between one-half and two-thirds of God’s children. “The least of these” are being consumed with the struggle for mere survival. The word least might refer to our aMtudes and understanding of the needs of the hungry and naked peoples of this world, who are nearby as well as far oﬀ. What does Jesus have to say about our posi2on in life among the “haves” when there are so many “have-nots”? What are our aMtudes about the desperate in this world? Can we as Chris2ans close our hearts to them? Surely, we cannot. Our part of the war against hunger and poverty begins and ends with our Chris2an commitment or lack of the same. We are called upon to be good stewards of God’s many gi8s. We are to conserve, protect, and husband the resources of his world as a beginning, but our Chris2an responsibility calls out to us: To do good, and distribute, forget not; for with such sacriﬁces God is well pleased. Hebrews 13:16 The Book of Common Prayer We who are called upon to minister to all peoples dare not be content and ignore “the least of these.”

Reach out to Dear Abbey!

Do you have a burning liturgical or church ques2on that you’ve been wondering about, but just can’t quite bring yourself to ask it? Well, now’s your chance. You can e-mail your ques2ons to DearAbbey @allsoulspointloma.org Certain ques2ons will be selected for publica2on.

Update on the Bishop’s Visit We previously reported the Bishop Mathes will be with us Nov 1. The actual date of the Bishop’s Visit will be October 18, 2015. The bishop will be in Washington on the 1st of Nov for the ins2tua2on of our new Presiding Bishop.

Service Summit Report by Drusilla Grubb Once a quarter, parishioners from several churches throughout the diocese gather for a Service Summit to collaborate on Outreach projects. This quarter’s Summit was on July 25th at St. Andrew’s, Encinitas. The Back 2 School Bash is perhaps the most visible fruit of this coopera2ve venture. Because of the collec2ve buying power we leverage by working together, we have slashed the cost of one fully loaded backpack from about $85/pack down to $17. In part we were able to do this by ordering in bulk . This year we will send over 600 children oﬀ to school with new backpacks and school supplies as well as shoes, socks, underwear and haircuts. To raise funds for the Back 2 School Bash, St. John’s Fallbrook is throwing a Luau on Saturday august 1st from 4 PM to 8 PM. In addi2on to an Opportunity Drawing and a Silent Auc2on there will also be a troupe of professional hula dancers and a Hawaiian feast. This promises to be a very fun event, we’ve got at least two cars going up already. You can buy 2ckets in advance at www.stjohnsfallbrook.com or you can buy them at the door. If you want to carpool, talk to Rhonda or Drusilla. Some parishes are leveraging their eﬀorts by forming partnerships with other churches and community organiza2ons. All Souls’ has an opportunity to con2nue in partnering rela2onships with St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Other partnering rela2onships include our work with the Peninsula Shepherd Center, and the Episcopal Church Center. We’d love to hear if you know 4

of other groups we should to talking to and partnering with. We learned about two groups facilita2ng support to our military. You can check out the Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) at www.stepsocal.org, and San Diego Military Outreach Ministry at www.sandiegomom.org One parish is geMng help with things they need done on their property by asking for manpower from the Miramar Wounded Warrior Ba!alion. To facilitate a return to civilian life, wounded service members are encouraged to par2cipate in the local community. Maybe they can join us on our next Parish Work Day. Spearheaded by PLNU, a number of area churches are working together to alleviate problems associated with human traﬃcking. They meet the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6-8:30 pm. You can learn more at www.churchesagains!raﬃcking.com During our mee2ng, we also discussed Environmental Stewardship with presenta2ons from both the San Diego Audubon Society (www.sandiegoaudubon.org) and Wildcoast (www.wildcoast.net). All are invited to the next Service Summit from 10:00-2:00 on Saturday, October 24th at St. John’s Chula Vista. One thing we will discuss will be our 2016 agenda which may focus on support to the military and social jus2ce issues. If you would like to carpool, talk with Nan or Drusilla.

An Update on Our Finances The All Souls’ Finance Commi!ee is pleased to report that our ﬁnancial posi2on remains strong and we are opera2ng within expecta2ons. Pledge income con2nues below forecast. The tables below provide a quick look at our actual vs. budgeted income and expenses for the First Quarter, months in the Second Quarter, and Year to date. INCOME

1st Quarter Apr 2015 Total

May 2015

June 2015

Year to Date Total

Income Budget

$ 121,409

$ 45,278

$ 36,378

$ 43,078

$ 246,143

Income Actual

$131,915

$ 41,696

$ 30,830

$ 47,343

$ 251,784

Diﬀerence

$ 10,506

($ 3,582)

($ 5,548)

$ 4,265

$ 5,641

EXPENSE

1st Quarter Apr 2015 Total

May 2015

June 2015

Year to Date Total

Expense Budget

$ 122,040

$ 44,788

$ 34,292

$ 50,711

$ 251,831

Expense Actual

$111,202

$ 48,084

$ 38,732

$ 37,165

$ 235,183

($ 10,838)

$ 3,296

$ 4,440

($ 13,546)

($ 16,648)

Diﬀerence

Cumulative to Date Did you know? We expect the new LED bulbs in the church to save us nearly 75% on our Electrical Bill. Total savings should be several hundred dollars per month!

Music at All Souls’ Church– Chorister Program Q&A by Dr. Ruben Valenzuela

What is a Chorister Training Program? It is a singing program associated with a cathedral or parish par2cularly in the English tradi2on. It is a place where girls and boys receive substan2al musical instruc2on, experience teamwork, learn discipline, take pride in leading the liturgy, and have fun! I’m not sure my child is musically gi)ed…what kind of students are you looking for? Curious, energe2c children between the ages 8-16, (boys of unchanged voice), regardless of musical background are encouraged to par2cipate. What is the musical curriculum?...The curriculum followed is the Voice for Life program that has been designed by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM). Children learn aural skills and advanced musicianship, ability to read music at sight, and have the opportunity to reﬁne their individual voices as soloists and ensemble singers. What other guiding principles are the children taught? Instruc2on occurs in the broad, accep2ng, and nurturing environment of the Episcopal Church, which is commi!ed to respec2ng the dignity of all people. Do you have to be a member of the Episcopal Church to par1cipate? No. Children ages 8-16 (boys of unchanged voice), regardless of faith background, are encouraged to par2cipate.

Chorister Program Q&A, Cont. Who will teach my child? All rehearsals and singing sessions led by the Director of the Music with help from the Assistant Organist. What is the 1me commitment? Music educa2on is a serious commitment. Rehearsals take place every Thursday 3:30pm-6pm, which includes a snack and social break halfway through the rehearsal session. Choristers sing at a Sunday morning choral service once a month, and at a quarterly Evensong. A high level of a!endance is vital and priori2zed. It sounds very serious…do the children have fun? Nurtured in a joyful, energe2c and fast-paced environment, the children have enormous fun! Ask any former chorister and they will tell you it was one of the most invigora2ng and rewarding experiences as young musicians. Will my child be safe? All Souls’ Church regards the care and safety of your child very seriously. Two instructors, cer2ﬁed by the Episcopal Church’s Safeguarding God’s People, are always present for all chorister ac2vi2es. How much does it cost? Through generous underwri2ng, Music at All Souls’ makes it possible for each chorister to par2cipate tui2on free. The program relies on the generosity of par2cipa2ng families to assist in covering the enormous costs of music, vestments, and other supplies.

Sel@ie Directory: Say Cheese! The staff of All Souls’ meets every Tuesday to discuss our work and ministry together. Staff mee2ngs include recapping past Sunday services and events, planning for upcoming Sundays and services, conversa2on about events happening on campus, and discussing needs around the parish. A couple of weeks ago, we discussed our parish directory. We’ve made some improvement to our directory over the last year, upda2ng informa2on, adding new people. But we all agreed that what we are missing is a pictorial directory. Now, I know we’ve had pictorial directories in the past and, to be honest, I’m not a big fan of the process. That’s where Fr. Jim comes in. He suggested that we promote a “Selfie Directory.” Most of us have phones with cameras. I’m sure most of us have taken one or two selfies. So, let’s have a li!le fun with this! Grab your phone! Take a Selfie! And send it to jricker@allsoulspointloma.org. We’ll start assembling the very first All Souls’ Selfie Directory! If Fr. Jim can suggest it…. We can all do it! I can’t wait to see your photos. (P.S. Rumor has it there will be ample opportuni2es for selfies on Mission Sunday, September 13, 2015) 7

Adult Formation Series on Ethics We will con2nue our Sunday Morning Forum Series on Ethics Through August 16. Here’s the upcoming schedule: August 2 - Environmental Ethics: Following Jesus into a Sustainable Future - Mr. Phil Petrie, St. Paul's Cathedral August 9—Interac2on with the Disabled: A Conversa2on about personhood and our ethical response of the temporarily abled. 16—Ethics and Money: The pursuit and use of money and how it can become a barrier to rela2onship with God and each other—Mr. Chris Harris Come ready to learn and bring your ques2ons. As we move into the fall, we will take a look at what makes the Episcopal Church unique and how we are diﬀerent from other denomina2ons. And stay tuned… we're working on a session called: Stump the Priests!

Looking Ahead at All Souls’

K-B Books: August 9 Kathryn Bunch will be here with all her books a8er both the 8:00am and 10:15 am service. She always brings some of the newer and more interes2ng 2tles as well as an ample supply of cards and other gi8s. Please join us in welcoming her.

Centering Prayer Workshop: September 12 The Contempla2ve Outreach of San Diego will be conduc2ng an introductory workshop on centering prayer. Together we will learn about this ancient Chris2an method of Christ-centered silent prayer. The session will be from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm followed by Six con2nuing sessions on Thursday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 pm beginning on September 17. For more informa2on visit www.contempla2veoutreachsd.org

Mission Sunday: September 13 Mark your calendar… you won’t want to miss this. A8er both the 8:00 and 10:15 services you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy foods from around the world and learn about the different ministries of All Souls and how we feel called to par2cipate in God’s Mission. The Compass Commi!ee will be presen2ng some more findings from our long range planning process and there will be raffle prizes and a carnival for the kids. It’s shaping up to be a ton o’ fun!

Blessing Backpacks & Bike Helmets: September 13 With the start of the School year we will oﬀer the opportunity for our children in the parish to bring their backpacks and bike helmets. We will pray together and ask God’s blessing upon our children. Be sure to bring your kids!

Upcoming Worship at All Souls’ FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION: Thursday, August 6 at 7:00pm We’ll observe this feast day with a celebra2on of Holy Eucharist followed by a light, fes2ve recep2on in the parish hall.

COMPLINE: Sunday, 9 August at 7:30pm Join us for a contempla2ve candlelight compline service. This service provides a quiet repose at the end of the day and allows us to prepare for the week to come with quiet medita2on.

EVENSONG: Sunday, 23 July at 5pm Join us for our monthly sung Divine Oﬃce (Evening Prayer), culmina2ng with the singing of the appointed Psalm and Can2cles (Magniﬁcat and Nunc Dimi"s). A fes2ve sherry recep2on to follow.

Bible Study: Tuesday Nights, Beginning August 4: 7:00—8:30 pm Join us in the Sherman Room we read and study the Minor Prophets. Together we’ll look books including Jonah, Hosea, Amos, and Zephaniah. We’ll put their prophe2c messages context and we’ll see how the message from years past imports to our lives today. Signing up isn’t necessary but is appreciated so we know who to expect!

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Point Loma Arts Academy 2015: Celebrating 36 Years of Unique Children’s Art by Lanae Wangler, PLAA Director

“The Academy is an incredible place. It’s be*er than Disneyland! I drive around the neighborhood, picking up the campers, and they all start to sing on the way to the church! How o.en does that happen?” “My child won’t go to sleep at night. I open the door, and she is dancing instead! I think she found her calling.” “My granddaughter always comes home so happy. She just loves The Academy!” “We can't thank you enough for the wonderful camp experience! Bennie and Danny LOVED it, and we are SO amazed at the incredible art, dancing, and singing that they presented yesterday! Wow, we are so happy to be a part of PLAA and are so grateful you have taken on such a valuable project. All the staﬀ and TA's were GREAT. Thank you for taking such great care of our precious li*le guys!”

These are just some of the many tes2monials that The Point Loma Arts Academy (PLAA) received from family members last month. From July 6 – 24, 2015, the walls of All Souls’ Church were once more burs2ng with children’s laughter and excitement. Every morning star2ng at 9 AM, 43 children gathered, ranging in grades K – 6, to start their day with the Morning Arts Program. Academy staﬀ and TAs welcomed families in front of the church, as they checked in their children. Campers began their day with 25 minutes of music and singing, related to this year’s theme, Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Next, they a!ended a specialized, 60-minute art class by grade level, called a “pull-out,” which included either cooking, musical instruments, clay, dance, or Big Paint. While the children a!ended classes, kitchen 10

volunteers diligently prepared a homemade snack, which may have included such treats as cinnamon rolls, peace pretzels, strawberry shortcakes, or Mrs. Field’s cookies, all baked from scratch. Morning Arts concluded the last hour in home room, to con2nue the work with crea2ve, hands-on, visual arts projects. Parents, family, and friends enjoyed a spectacular art showcase and singing performance on the last evening of The Academy. For the A8ernoon Theater Program, The Wizard of Oz lit up Gooden Hall and received a renowned, standing ova2on on the evening of Thursday, July 23. Twenty-one children worked hard for three weeks to prac2ce their lines, recite their songs, and memorize their places, for this 60 minute performance. Dana Middle school generously provided many of the Oz props, while parents worked together

PLAA, Cont. to fill in the smaller pieces and to provide costumes. When the big performance night finally arrived, bright yellow signs greeted families on the All Souls’ campus, direc2ng them to “Follow the Yellow Brick Road.” Point Loma Arts Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organiza2on, celebra2ng 36 years

of providing children with a unique arts experience. Our PLAA Summer Arts/Drama Programs are comprised of a morning visual arts session for children entering grades K through 6, and an a8ernoon drama session for ages 7 to 15. The NEW A8erschool Visual Arts Program will begin in the Fall of 2015. Further details to follow

about this exci2ng opportunity. PLAA encourages artmaking based on the joy of play by recognizing the ar2s2c ability inherent in everyone.

Compass Committee Update by Marlene Herndon In a recent issue of the Episcopal Church Founda2on’s Vestry Papers, Linda Buskirk writes, “A simple deﬁni2on of strategic planning is seMng priori2es to enable a desired outcome to be achieved. It’s about seMng a goal and making decisions and taking ac2ons to achieve it. The goal is our vision, and the ac2ons are our strategies. Vision provides direc2on. This is valuable for congrega2ons because members are each traveling their own diverse faith journeys. Out of our individuality, God calls us into community to seek God and to bring others to God’s kingdom. The church

community to which we are called is special because God has uniquely assembled its members and many other gi8s to use to seek and evangelize. In congrega2ons, members can run oﬀ in sca!ered direc2ons, or remain complacent in our pews just having our own needs sa2sﬁed. Vision calls us to follow a par2cular path, together. Without vision, the people are unrestrained.

Discerning God’s call as a community means engaging as many members as possible in inten2onal, prayerful reﬂec2on on the gi8s God has uniquely provided your congrega2on and the needs that exist in the world around you.” Iden2fying the ministry strengths of our congrega2on is an important part of the strategic thinking process, one that should involve broad par2cipa2on. Lay and clergy leadership should be commi!ed to par2cipate in the process. And, as we move forward, we must commit to using the vision as a tool for strategic decisionmaking.

Parishioner Pro@ile by Rosemary Barnes And who will be our subject this month? Here are a few hints regarding this month’s proﬁled parishioner: •

3rd Genera2on San Diegan, born at St. Joseph’s Hospital (now Mercy Hospital) on 4/30/1919

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Her grandfathers: one founded a very popular cafeteria in downtown San Diego, while the other owned a jewelry/watch repair store

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A!ended Oak Lane Country Day School in Philadelphia, a private college prep school associated with Temple University, where she graduated as class Valedictorian. Classes were small and there were no textbooks. The majority of study was independent and research based.

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Age 18: Queen of Spanish Village

Had liberal parents who were not par2cularly religious and decided their two daughters could

pal Church in Princeton, New Jersey and once there,

choose their own church

never a!ended any other denomina2on.

At one 2me used her ini2als --- M3 --- when signing her name

As a young girl she remembered her father a!ending

Was the Queen of Spanish Village in 1937, a 2me

Stanford University and decided when she was older,

she recalls was ini2ally fun and exci2ng, but by

she too would go there. She did. In 1938 she was

the end of the fes2val, more boring than exci2ng.

awarded the Carson Scholarship which she held for

Was President of LUV for 3 years and worked

two years. She earned straight A’s for two years.

2relessly for many years for St. Pauls’ Senior Ser-

This took a toll on her health and she dropped out of

vices

Stanford, returned to San Diego and went to work for Ryan Aeronau2cal where from 9:00 to 5:00pm she

Mary Maud Mitchell Sadler, who recently turned 96

typed direc2ons for assembling unassembled PT air-

years old, decided she should be bap2zed when in 6th

planes that were then shipped in crates to the South

grade. A classmate (his name was Ian, who was

Paciﬁc.

smi!en with her), turned to her one day, grabbed her hands, and asked “have you been bap2zed? Don’t

In September of 1942 she married the Rev. C. Boone

you know you if you haven’t, you will go to hell?” This

Sadler, Jr. whom she met while a!ending St. Paul’s in

strong message frightened her. She told her sister

San Diego. Together they had ﬁve children in 6 years.

who told her parents. She was bap2zed in the Episco-

First assigned to St. Paul’s, and then in 1940 Fr. Sadler

was next sent to St. Andrew’s La Mesa. While there he established St. Phillips, Lemon Grove and St. John’s, Bostonia. In 1953 he was called to be Rector of St. Luke’s of the Mountains, La Crescenta, and while there he helped established St. George’s, La Canada. A8er re2ring in 1983 to San Diego he founded St. Columba’s, Santee, but his favorite ministry was the years he spent in prison ministry. Mary Maud loved being the wife of the rector and felt her stressful experience at Stanford helped prepare her for this role. She describes her life as one of suppor2ng the ministries of her husband. Fr. Sadler took an ac2ve role in promo2ng the revision of the Book

Thanksgiving 1972

of Common Prayer and he served on commi!ees for the nomina2on of various Presiding Bishops. He would approve of the elec2on of our new PB, the Rt. Rev. Michael Bruce Curry.

Today she lives in an art ﬁlled home just oﬀ of Catalina Boulevard on Charles Street that she and Fr. Sadler purchased 32 years ago. Most of the pain2ngs hanging on her walls were painted by her uncle Alfred R. Mitchell, a well-known San Diego California Plein Aire ar2st. She is very excited and pleased about the newly elected Presiding Bishop. She is studying the 44 Presidents of the United States and analyzing what they did during their administra2ons. And she just entertained her newest great grandchild, Rebekah Grace (age 5 months) visi2ng with her grandparents, Jack and Betsy Northam.

Asked what her favorite hymns are, she replied, “Abide With Me”, and “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”. She said, “If you really read the verses of the hymns, you hardly need a sermon.” At age 16, a8er a!ending an Episcopal Youth Conference, she began reci2ng the following: “I praise my God this day. I give myself to God this day. I ask God to help me this day.” She con2nues saying this every morning.

She does wonder why she has lived so long, but her doctors reassure her that her heart is strong. What would she like to see at All Souls’ in the next 50 years? She would like to see an ac2ve parish of believing Chris2ans who want to spread the Gospel and work towards peace in the world. And she loves Mary Maud, Today!

geMng cards from friends.

Values, Vision, and Mission Statements The Compass Commi!ee presented their work on the Values, Vision, and Mission of All Souls’ to the vestry at our June Mee2ng. The Vestry has accepted and Endorsed these statements. Below you will ﬁnd the Vision and Mission Statements. Value Statements follow and con2nue on Page 16.

VISION STATEMENT:

Creativity Corner: The Sanctuary Cross Centering the window wall of the sanctuary is the cross given to All Souls’ by the Reverend Guy Armstrong, then vicar of St. Anne’s Church, Bagshot, Surrey, England. The depic2on of Christ is of him as a young man rather than the cruciﬁed Christ. The cast of the face reﬂects a universal Christ to include all humanity. The outstretched arms beckon the people to come for wisdom, healing, and strength. The cross is made of aluminum. Looking at it, you have a sense of the con2nuity of tradi2on while the expression is handled in a new way with modern materials. (Source: Soli deo Gloria)

To be a vibrant and joy-ﬁlled congrega2on that serves as the community hub for Christ’s transforma2ve love.

MISSION STATEMENT: We invite all to grow in faith with us as we embody and courageously share God’s love in the world.

VALUE STATEMENTS: CHRIST CENTERED

Children’s Chapel: Worshiping as a Community Beginning September 13th, we will be changing how we engage the children of our parish in worship. Rather than conduc2ng a separate Children’s Chapel service in the Rankin Room, the children will be in church with their parents for the opening hymn, prayers, and lessons. As the Gospel procession returns the chancel, the children, led by an adult, will follow the gospel procession and lead the children from the nave into the chapel. In the chapel, the children will join in a children's sermon, say the creed together, and to oﬀer prayers... concurrent with the same ac2ons being conducted in the church. At the Peace, the adult leaders will lead the children from the chapel back to their parents in the pews. On Family Sundays, the procession of children will come right into the chancel for the children’s sermon.

We are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of Jesus Christ in our prayer, worship, discipleship, and

This change beneﬁts our children in many ways: children will get to sing and be with the whole community at the beginning of worship; they will experience the ﬂow and rhythm of worship; and, they will get an age appropriate message every Sunday

service to others, as we share the Good News. (Con2nued on Page 16.)

In addi2on, there will be no confusion about where the children will be at the beginning of service. Our children will be in the same building as their parents at all 2mes, and the parish gets to see the children process together to chapel.

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Advocacy Update! by Tom Marsilje I wanted to share with you all how I con2nue in my advocacy efforts related to awareness of CRC, its preven2on, and its cure. First, I have started a runathon during my current weekly chemo infusions in order to: 1. Inspire other cancer pa2ents (and others!) to be physically ac2ve 2. Improve my own health 3. Raise funds for the tax-deduc2ble na2onal non-profit CRC advocacy charity “The Colon Club” (detailed in the July e-Rubric). I am accep2ng pledges of $ (or ₵) per mile, covering the 3-month period of July 1 to Sept. 30. I am planning to run approx. 10-12 miles per week. An anonymous donor is matching all pledges so the impact of dona2ons will be doubled! Second, I am selling T-shirts for the rest of the summer. T-shirts are $20 each in a wide range of sizes. All proceeds will benefit The Colon Club. The front advocates screening/ preven2on of CRC (CRC is en2rely preventable if caught at the polyp stage; close to 100% curable if caught at an early stage) – screening saves lives! The back lists the (12) 2016 Na2onal Spokespeople for early age-CRC (I am one of them! If desired, I’d be happy to add my autograph for free! Direct dona2ons without T-shirt order are also accepted! Third, using my experience as an oncology researcher for more than 20 years, I recently became the in-house science columnist for one of the largest na2onal CRC websites “Fight Colorectal Cancer”. The monthly column called “The Currently Incurable Scien2st” aims to explain “the science” behind new treatments for CRC in easily understood ways to help pa2ents have be!er informed medical discussions with their doctors and to give them HOPE by explaining all of the new experimental treatments entering clinical trials. fightcolorectalcancer.org/research-treatment/currently-incurable-scien2st/an-introduc2on/ And finally, since I am a PhD level oncology researcher with vast experience, if any parishioners have ques2ons in regards to oncology treatments, please feel free to contact me. I am not a MD so I can not give medical advice but I am happy to explain the “science” of the treatments and treatment choices to anyone, which may answer curiosi2es and/or aid in discussions with MDs. 15

On Mission and Missionaries: Called to God’s Work

By Terry Shields Dirbas

“We are all missionaries… or we are nothing.” These words from Archbishop Desmond Tutu bookend a brief but fascina2ng overview of some of the outreach being done by Chris2ans throughout the worldwide Anglican Communion. The DVD “Windows on Mission” also features parishioners Gerry and Nan Hardison and their experiences in Kenya. Recently, Gerry and Nan joined the youth and their parents for a discussion about the meaning and purpose of mission. Many of us assume that a “mission trip” is for someone else—someone more physically capable, someone with medical training or foreign language skills, or perhaps (in the case of teenagers) someone who has already ﬁnished high school. It’s temp2ng to focus on the skills and characteris2cs that we do or do not bring to the table, but the Hardisons were quick to impress upon us that the real value of mission work is not in the “doing” but in the “being”, in the living and working alongside others and allowing those experiences to change us. God’s mission is the purpose of everything we do, whether in a foreign country, at the OB dinner, or simply at work or at school. We don’t need to leave San Diego to share God’s love with a world that’s in need of transforma2on. But if we recognize that we, too, need to be transformed, then perhaps we need to consider leaving our comfort zone in order to work, pray, and worship in a completely unfamiliar culture. Our youth are currently discerning a poten2al call to engage in some type of mission work next summer, par2cularly in a seMng in which they can connect with young children. Right now we are s2ll praying about where, when, and how such an experience might unfold. But as we listen for the voice of the Spirit, we are so grateful to be able to draw from the wisdom of Gerry, Nan, and many other members of All Souls’ who are passionate about serving Christ among us, whether near or far away. A8er all, “we are all missionaries… or we are nothing.”

Preparing For Diocesan Convention Each year the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego meets for it’s annual Diocesan Conven2on. In years past, the conven2on was held in mid-February. However, at the February 2015 conven2on, a resolu2on was brought forward and passed which moved the date of Diocesan Conven2on from February to November. Hence, the next Diocesan Conven2on is scheduled for November 7, 2015. And what’s more! All Souls’ has the privilege of hos2ng this conven2on. As it is the second conven2on in 2015, we expect the November conven2on to be a bit briefer, an2cipa2ng that all business and reports will be accomplished from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Many people have likened Diocesan Conven2on to a family reunion. We gather with members, delegates, and clergy from all Episcopal Church in the Diocese of San Diego. (BTW… that’s as far east as Yuma, AZ and as far north as Palm Springs including churches in Yuma, Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego coun2es.) During conven2on we hear reports for diocesan ministries, elect lay and clergy representa2ves to diocesan governance bodies, discuss and vote on the annual budget, and also address other resolu2ons for the diocese brought to conven2on for considera2on. In addi2on, we worship together, celebra2ng Eucharist together as a diocesan family with musical support from a diocesan choir. (If your are interested in singing in that choir, please contact Ruben Valenzuela, as he will be responsible for its assembly and oﬀering.) It is becoming our diocesan custom for our conven2on Eucharist to include ordina2ons for members of this diocese called to and properly formed for the voca2onal deaconate. We are blessed to have one of our own, Ms. Pamela Rieger, preparing for this wonderful event. Pam has completed her studies and has been approved for ordina2on. Pam’s ordina2on as Deacon will occur during the conven2on Eucharist. You won’t want to miss this beau2ful service. You don’t need to be a delegate to a!end conven2on. All are welcome as guests. And, since it’s right in our own back yard (literally) let’s plan on being present and give all an All Souls’ welcome.

Web and Social Media update Have you visited the All Souls’ Web Page lately? Do you have a Facebook or Instagram Account? Do you like to follow people on Twi!er or listen to sermons and forums on-line? Well… All Souls’ is doing it’s best to sa2sfy your “techie” urge. We do our best to keep our website up-to-date. We add new photos regularly and we also announce upcoming events. The website also provides several links: Under the “Worship” menu you’ll find a link to our sermon player archive on which we post audio of all sermons and have begun pos2ng audio of Sunday Morning Forums, as well. Under the “Ways to Give” menu you’ll find a link to On-Line giving which will guide you through the process of crea2ng an on-line account and making your pledge or one-2me offering through a safe secure web interface. So… Visit us on-line… and “Like” us on Facebook! See you in Cyberspace!

Values, Vision, and Mission (cont .) LOVE We are in loving rela2onship with God, each other, and our community, embracing all individuals and families wherever they are in their journeys. RESPECT We honor the dignity of every person, valuing our diﬀerences, as we grow in Christ and learn from each other. STEWARDSHIP We recognize that all we have comes from God, and with gra2tude we generously share these abundant gi8s, caring for all of God’s crea2on. CREATIVITY We celebrate God’s gi8s of liturgy, music, and art as a

Parish Workday: A Resounding Success, Terri@ic Volunteers, and Wonderful Food! By The Wardens, Neil and Rosemary Saturday July 11th dawned bright and not too hot. As the brotherhood ended, more All Souls’ parishioners gathered together on the pa2o at 8:30 am for a lovely pre-work breakfast organized by Jayne Ricker and Daryl Ferguson. Assignments were given, tools gathered and nearly 30 people went to work with shovels, gloves, tape, paint, a planer, brushes, clippers, blood, sweat and no tears. In addi2on to comple2ng many jobs both inside the church and around the parish grounds, laughter was heard, conversa2ons among people lightened the workload and bonds developed among long-2me and new friends. When Fr. Joe returned from a mee2ng in Ramona he was amazed at the number of workers scurrying around and the spirit of fellowship evident among those gathered. If you haven’t no2ced, look at the painted railings, the unclogged drainage slope, the bank along Chatsworth cleared of dead brush, the new bright yellow safety stripes on the stairs, shining plaques along the columbarium east wall, weeds pulled out on the point, the altar guild busy inside the church cleaning, dus2ng and organizing, and the benches on the pa2o planed and sealed. And check out the nursery, it’s been cleaned and organized! And then there was lunch….prepared by Daryl and Jeremy Melton…home made pizza, salad, lasagna, brownies and ice cream. Where All Souls’ gathers, there is always great food and fellowship.

window to experiencing the Divine.

Thanks to all who worked to improve our parish. Can’t wait for the next one!!!! Don’t miss it….probably around late October or early November…Stay tuned! Be sure to check out the pictures on the next page and come join the fun!

Pictures from The Work Day! Courtesy of Neil Malmquist

All Souls’ Episcopal Church All Souls’ is a vibrant Episcopal congrega2on in the heart of Point Loma. All ages are welcome; infants and children enliven our worship. To learn more about membership, please contact the church oﬃce or visit us on-line. Visit our website at www.allsoulspointloma.org Listen to our sermons on-line at allsouls.sermon.net Reach us by e-mail at oﬃce@allsoulspointloma.org Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/allsoulspointloma Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/allsoulspointloma

All Souls’ Episcopal Church

Sunday Services

1475 Catalina Blvd. San Diego, CA 92107 619-223-6394

Holy Eucharist: 8:00 am and 10:15 am Nursery Care from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (infants - 3 years old) Sunday School (all ages): 9:10 am Children’s Chapel: 10:15 am except 4th Sunday of each month Compline Service – 2nd Sunday @ 7:30 pm Family Eucharist – 4th Sunday @ 10:15 am Choral Evensong – 4th Sunday @ 5:00 pm

In the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes, Bishop

Staﬀ The Rev. Joseph J. Dirbas, Rector The Very Rev. James E. Carroll, Associate Ruben Valenzuela, Director of the Music Jayne Ricker, Facili2es and Oﬃce Manager Be!y Nork, Nursery Assistant

Weekday Services: Tuesday Morning Prayer: 7:00 am Thursday Holy Eucharist: 9:30 am Saturday Cel2c Eucharist: 5:00 pm