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The Albany Episcopalian
Volume 7
Issue 2
May 2010
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HIGHLIGHTED THIS ISSUE:
• The 142nd Diocesan Convention
• “Apostolical Descent” – Learning From Keble and New Mewman
…and more
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE…
Episcopal Diocese of Albany
Diocesan: The Right Reverend
William H. Love
Diocesan Office:
68 South Swan Street,
Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 465-4737
Fax: (518) 436-1182
Email: diocese@albanydiocese.org
Website:
www.albanyepiscopaldiocese.org
Spiritual Life Center:
575 Burton Road
Greenwich, New York 12834
Phone: 518-692-9550
Fax: 518-692-8777
E-mail: info@ctkcenter.org.
Web: www.christ-the-king-center.org
Albany Episcopalian Editor:
Cn. George J. Marshall
TAEEditor@albanydiocese.org
Communication: Maggie Hassacher
mhass@albanydiocese.org
Webmaster: Meaghan Wilkins
EDAWeb@albanydiocese.org
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A Letter from Bishop Love
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“Apostolic Descent” –
Learning from Keble and Newman
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Archbishop of Myanmar Visits St. David’s
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The Dean of the Cathedral Retires
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Clergy In Transition
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Diocesan Convention 2010
Convention Schedule
Nominees for Elective Offices
Proposed Resolutions
Convention Workshops
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Upcoming Diocesan Events
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The Order of St. Luke Healing Conference 27
Bishop Love’s Visitation Schedule
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Priests and Deacons Updates
The “Priests and Deacons Updates” is the electronic
newsletter of this Bishop. Those interested in
receiving copies can email their request to:
pdupdates@albanydiocese.org
Write “SUBSCRIPTIONS” in the subject line. Include
your name, address, phone number, email address
and parish in the message.
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The Anglican Communion Covenant
Eastertide 2010
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The Preamble to the Constitution of The Episcopal
Church states, “The Protestant Episcopal Church in the
United States of America, otherwise known as The
Episcopal Church…is a constituent member of the
Anglican Communion, a Fellowship within the One,
Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, of those duly
constituted Dioceses, Provinces, and regional
Churches in communion with the See of Canterbury,
upholding and propagating the historic Faith and
Order as set forth in the Book of Common Prayer.”
This statement points to the interconnectedness of The
Episcopal Church with the Archbishop of Canterbury
and the wider Anglican Communion. It speaks of who
we are and who we have always been.
Archbishop
of
Armagh and Primate
of all Ireland, issued
the Windsor Report in
response to the growing tension and controversies within the Anglican
Communion over the consecration of Gene Robinson; a public Rite of Blessing for
same sex unions in the Anglican Church of Canada; and
the involvement in other provinces (i.e. border crossings) by bishops without the consent or approval of the
incumbent bishop to perform Episcopal functions, as
well as other divisive issues arising in various parts of
the Anglican Communion. One of the things called for
in the Windsor Report was the creation of an Anglican
Communion Covenant. The Report states:
As a life long Episcopalian, one of the things I have
always treasured is our Anglican heritage – knowing
“This commission recommends, therefore, and urges
that we are part of something larger than ourselves. the primates to consider, the adoption by the churches
With over 77 million members in 38 Provinces in 160 of the Communion of a common Anglican Covenant
countries, the Anglican Communion is the third largest which would make explicit and forceful the loyalty and
Christian body in the world.
bonds of affection which
Unfortunately, as many of
govern the relationships
“As a life long Episcopalian, one of
you are quite aware, The
between the churches of the
the things I have always treasured is
Episcopal Church’s current
Communion. The Covenant
our Anglican heritage – knowing that
relationship with much of
could deal with: the
we
are
part
of
something
larger
than
the rest of the Anglican
acknowledgement of comourselves.”
Communion is strained at
mon identity; the relationbest,
and
for
some
ships of communion; the
Provinces, it seems to have entered into a state of commitments of communion; the exercise of autonomy
“impaired” or “broken communion.” I am greatly in communion; and the management of communion
grieved, as I know many of you are, by the controversy affairs (including disputes).” (par.118)
and growing division that threatens not only The
Episcopal Church’s position in the Anglican
The Report went on to state that which I believe is
Communion, but the very existence of the Anglican truly at the heart of the matter:
Communion itself. The dissolution of the Anglican
Communion would be a tremendous loss and blow to
“The Anglican Communion cannot again afford, in
Christianity and the spread of the Gospel worldwide.
every sense, the crippling prospect of repeated worldwide inter-Anglican conflict such as that engendered by
On October 18, 2004, the Lambeth Commission on the current crisis. Given the imperfections of our comCommunion, chaired by Archbishop Robin Eames, munion and human nature, doubtless there will be more
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disagreements. It is our shared responsibility to have in
place an agreed mechanism to enable and maintain life
in communion, and to prevent and manage communion
disputes.” (par. 119)
In response to the recommendations put forth in the
Windsor Report and a request from the Joint Standing
Committee in May 2006, the Archbishop of Canterbury
established a Covenant Design Group, chaired by The
Most Reverend Drexel Gomez (Archbishop of the
Church in the Province of the West Indies & Bishop of
Nassau & the Bahamas & The Turks & Caicos Islands),
and instructed them to begin work on drafting an
Anglican Communion Covenant which would be presented to the world wide Anglican Communion for its
adoption. The first draft, known as the “Nassau Draft”,
was presented at the Primates Meeting in Dar es
Salaam in February 2007. It was followed by the St.
Andrews Draft in January 2008, and the RidleyCambridge Draft presented in May 2009 at the
Anglican Consultative Council Meeting in Jamaica.
After making some alterations to Section IV, the fourth
and final text of the Anglican Communion Covenant
was released December 18, 2009 to each of the 38
Provinces of the Anglican Communion for consideration and adoption.
At the moment, official adoption of the Covenant can
only be done at the Provincial / National Church level.
However, as recommended by Archbishop Rowan
Williams, dioceses may endorse the Covenant as a sign
of their approval or consent. After having read and
studied the Anglican Communion Covenant, I believe
that we, as the Diocese of Albany, should endorse the
Covenant and encourage its adoption by the Provinces
of the Anglican Communion.
To that end, the following resolution moved by the
Rev. Canon Robert Haskell and seconded by the Very
Rev. David Collum, will be presented at the upcoming
Diocesan Convention in June:
“Resolved, that the Episcopal Diocese of Albany
endorses the Anglican Communion Covenant
and recommends its adoption by all the Provinces of
the Anglican Communion.”
At our Diocesan Convention last year, I stated that I
believed it was important that we study the Anglican
Communion Covenant in an effort to get a better under4
standing of what it is and what it isn’t. To assist us in
that study, I asked our Canon Theologian, the Very Rev.
Dr. Canon Christopher Brown to make a presentation
on the history of the Anglican Communion and the proposed Anglican Communion Covenant.
The presentation was filmed and recorded on a DVD
entitled, “Understanding the Anglican Covenant.” It
was mailed to each parish in the Diocese at the end of
February / beginning of March of this year, with the
hope and expectation that each parish would study the
Covenant in preparation for its discussion at this year’s
Diocesan Convention and possible endorsement by the
Diocese. A copy of the actual Covenant can be found
on our Diocesan Website: www.albanyepiscopaldiocese.org
by clicking on Diocesan Documents and Forms. I
invite and encourage you to read it.
In addition, I have invited Archbishop Drexel
Gomez, Chair of the Covenant Design Group, to be one
of our guest speakers at this year’s Diocesan
Convention. He plans to speak on the Anglican
Communion Covenant as well as this year’s
Convention theme of “Take Up Your Cross And Follow
Me.”
In a Dec. 18, 2009 letter addressed to the Anglican
Communion introducing the Covenant, the Rev. Canon
Dr. Kenneth Kearon, Secretary General of the Anglican
Communion, stated:
“The presentation of the
Covenant to Provinces represents an invitation to deepening of relationships among those Provinces. We have
a long history of friendship, affinities and collaboration
between Provinces, dioceses, parishes and people
across the globe, and we celebrate these manifold
expressions on our oneness in Christ. The Covenant
represents a further step in these relationships, building
on and giving expression to the bonds of affection
which shape our common life.”
Section 3.2 of the Covenant states, “Acknowledging
our interdependent life, each Church, reliant on the
Holy Spirit, commits itself: (3.2.2) to respect the constitutional autonomy of all of the Churches of the
Anglican Communion, while upholding our mutual
responsibility and interdependence in the Body of
Christ, and the responsibility of each to the
Communion as a whole. (3.2.3)…Some issues which
are perceived as controversial or new when they arise,
may well evoke a deeper understanding of the implica-
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tions of God’s revelation to us; others may prove to be
distractions or even obstacles to the faith. All such
matters therefore need to be tested by shared discernment in the life of the Church. (3.2.5) to act with diligence, care and caution in respect of any action which
may provoke controversy, which by its intensity, substance or extent could threaten the unity of the
Communion and the effectiveness or credibility of its
mission. (3.2.7) to have in mind that our bonds of
affection and the love of Christ compel us always to
uphold the highest degree of communion possible.”
The above passages from Section 3.2 of the
Covenant acknowledges that each Province / National
Church of the Anglican Communion is autonomous,
and yet, by virtue of our being in communion, we have
certain responsibilities to one another to conduct ourselves in such a way that protects and builds upon the
unity of the Anglican Communion and mission of the
Church. In so doing we are called to avoid as best we
can by the grace of God, acting unilaterally on that
which would distract or divide the Communion and
compromise the mission of the Church.
Given the expectations stated above, I have great
concern whether The Episcopal Church will adopt the
Anglican Communion Covenant, and if it does, its
adoption may precipitate action under Section IV of the
Covenant. My concern arises from the recent consent
by a majority of the bishops with jurisdiction and
diocesan standing committees, to the election and consecration of a priest in a partnered same-sex relationship as a bishop suffragan in the Diocese of Los
Angeles, and by the rites being approved by many dioceses for the blessing of same-sex unions. Much of The
Episcopal Church seems to be walking apart from the
rest of the Anglican Communion.
In contrast, the Diocese of Albany, while part of The
Episcopal Church, has not consented to, nor participated in, the actions of this Church which have been so
divisive in the wider Anglican Communion. As a
result, unlike many dioceses that find themselves in a
state of impaired or broken communion, to the best of
my knowledge we are still in communion with every
diocese throughout the Anglican Communion.
Endorsing the Anglican Communion Covenant would
be a strong witness and signal to the wider Anglican
Communion that we greatly value our Anglican heritage and relationships throughout the world, and that
we intend by the grace of God to honor that which is
asked of us in the Anglican Communion Covenant,
worshipping and serving our Lord Jesus Christ, sharing
the Gospel in cooperation and close relationship with
our brothers in sisters in Christ throughout the Anglican
Communion. The Anglican Communion Covenant
does not ask us (the Diocese of Albany) to do anything
that we are not already doing, nor does it ask the
Diocese of Albany to be anything other than who we
are.
While the document is not perfect, I believe it is
vitally important and necessary at this time in the life of
the Anglican Communion for all the reasons stated
above. I strongly encourage the Clergy and lay leadership of the Diocese of Albany to vote in favor of the
Diocesan Convention resolution endorsing the
Anglican Communion Covenant and recommending its
adoption by the Provinces of the Anglican Communion.
Faithfully Yours in Christ,
+ William H. Love
Bishop of Albany
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“Apostolical Descent”
Learning from Keble and Newman
By The Very Rev. Dr. Canon Christopher Brown, Ph. D.
“National Apostasy”
On July 14, 1833, a priest and professor of poetry named John Keble delivered a
sermon at St. Mary’s Church in Oxford, entitled “National Apostasy.” The title was
provocative, but the sermon hardly raised an
eyebrow. Apart from the observation by a
local judge that it was an “appropriate discourse,” the sermon would have
gone unnoticed but for a gathering ten days later when Keble met with
three other Oxford dons, also priests in the Church of England, who
shared the concerns expressed in Keble’s sermon. This informal discussion initiated a spiritual revival known as the “Oxford Movement” that
transformed Anglicanism.
The presenting issue was a bill in the British Parliament to consulate the 32 dioceses of
the Church of Ireland to 22. In itself, this attempt at institutional reform was not unreasonable;
the 852,000 members of Ireland’s Anglican minority amounted to only 11% of the population.
What troubled Keble was that Parliament regarded the Church of England as yet another government institution over which it had jurisdiction – much as we treat the public school system,
or the post office. As Keble put it, “Are we to be accounted the mere creation of the state, as
schoolmasters and teachers may be, or soldiers, or magistrates, or other public officers?”
In the eyes of Keble and his friends, the Church of England was not the religious arm of
the state apparatus; it was a divine society, founded by Jesus Christ, with its own mission and
authority. The source of the Church’s authority derived not from its legal establishment under
King and Parliament, but from an apostolic mandate, and its continuing oversight by the successors of the apostles–the bishops in the Apostolic Succession. Keble objected that the proposed
Parliamentary legislation showed “disrespect to the successors of the apostles” and was “an
infringement of apostolic rights.”
The underlying issue, in Keble’s view, was a crisis in the spiritual life of the Church of
England, which had lost its sense of mission and apostolic identity. Worship was careless,
teaching and instruction was lax. The evangelical revival of the previous century which gave
rise to Methodism and to a continuing evangelical wing in the Church of England, had only
penetrated so far into the church as a whole. Moreover, while the Evangelicals fostered a
vibrant biblical faith, they too failed to appreciate the prime concern of Keble and his colleagues
for the outward and visible continuity of the Church with its apostolic foundation.
Tracts for the Times
Though the Church’s apostolic identity was subject to neglect, it remained implicit in
Anglican liturgy, sacraments, and creeds, and in a succession of laying on of hands from one
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bishop to the next that goes back to the apostles. Keble’s “Oxford Apostles” resolved to reverse
this neglect, and to reclaim the integrity of the Church’s apostolic character by disseminating a
series of articles, called “Tracts for the Times,” (for which they came to be known as “The
Tractarians”).
While Keble initiated the movement, its most brilliant propagandist was John Henry Newman. In the first of these “Tracts of the
Times,” Newman returned to the theme of Keble’s “National
Apostasy” Sermon.
I fear we have neglected the real ground on which our authority is
built–our apostolical descent.…The Lord Jesus gave his spirit to his
apostles; they in turn laid their hands on those who should succeed them.
And these again on others, and so the sacred gift has been handed down
to our present bishops, who have appointed us as their assistants, and in
some sense representatives.
The Tractarians had a broad agenda in their effort to prompt a renewal of nineteenth century Anglicanism. They sought to reinvigorate worship, to recover a robust theology of the
sacraments, to foster doctrinal instruction and a deeper understanding and adherence to the
creeds, and to build up congregations—including those in the poorest parts of the England’s
newly industrialized cities. In all of these areas they left an indelible mark not only on the
Church of England, but on world-wide Anglicanism, and not the least, on the Episcopal Church
and our own diocese of Albany, which embraced the direction charted by the Tractarians.
Apostolic Succession
The core of this wide ranging reform was an emphasis on the Church itself. While the
Tractarians affirmed the importance of conversion and personal faith in Christ, they also recognized that believers are saved not just as unitary individuals, but in community, as members of
his body, the Church. Hence the Church is “catholic” – it is universal, enfolding within its fellowship all sorts and conditions of women and men from every family, language, people and
nation. The Church is also catholic in a temporal sense, resisting the “parochialism of the present,” and extending across time, standing in organic continuity with the Church founded by
Jesus Christ when he commissioned the apostles and sent them out.
For the Tractarians, the Apostolic Succession was the primary sign and guarantor of the
catholicity of the Church. The basic principle, as Newman put it, is that those who dispense
Word and Sacrament in the name of Christ cannot give what they do not first receive – and they
receive it from those who preceded them.
Through the bishop who ordained us, we received the Holy Ghost, the power to bind and to
lose, to administer the sacraments, and to preach….He could not give what he had never
received. It is plain that he but transmits, and that the Christian ministry is a succession. And if
we trace back the power of ordination from hand to hand, of course, we shall come to the apostles at last.
For Newman, the Apostolic Succession is not an optional extra that merely reminds us
where we come from. There is a strong sense in the “Tracts of the Times” that those who act
apart from this succession, act without the direct authorization of Christ or the empowerment of
the Holy Spirit. Newman said, “as a plain historical fact…all we, who have been ordained
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[Anglican] clergy, in the very form of our ordination acknowledge the doctrine of the apostolical succession.” Hence, with regard to Christians who function without the apostolic succession, “we must necessarily consider none to be really ordained who have not been thus
ordained.”
John Keble stressed that the apostolic succession is what guarantees the validity of the
sacraments; being that by which a church “has a right to be sure that she has the Lord’s body to
give to the people.” So what of Protestant Christians who lack the Apostolic Succession?
Keble does not wish to “unchurch” those who act apart from the succession. A man, he says,
… need not be perplexed by the question sure to be asked “Do you then unchurch all the
Presbyterians, all Christians who have no bishops? Are they to be shut out of the covenant,
from all the fruits of Christian piety, which seem to have sprung up not scantily among them?”
Nay we are not judging others, but deciding on our own conduct.
The Chicago Lambeth Quadrilatoral
The Tractarians did not formulate the doctrine of Apostolic Succession. With their high
regard for tradition they were dubious about theological innovation. They found this doctrine in
the early Church Fathers, in the 17th Century Anglican Divines, and in the careful efforts of the
Church of the England to maintain the succession even in the turbulence of the 16th century
Reformation. Yet there is little doubt that the Tractarians gave the succession a new emphasis.
While not all Anglicans agree with the extent of this emphasis, the wide influence of the
Tractarians is evident in a statement located in the historical document section of the Book of
Common Prayer (p. 876) called The Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral.
First proposed in 1886 by William Reed Huntington, (rector of Grace Church in New
York), the Quadrilateral invites other churches to share in the restoration of Christian unity, and
then lists four fundamentals that are “incapable of compromise or surrender,” agreement upon
which constitute the necessary conditions “essential to the restoration of unity”: (1) The Holy
Scripture, (2) The Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds, (3) The two Sacraments—Baptism and the
Supper of the Lord, and (4) The Historic Episcopate.
For over a century, the Quadrilateral has served its intended purpose as a basis for ecumenical efforts with other churches, but it has also come to function as a definitive statement of
Anglican essentials. To most Protestant Christians, the first three are non-controversial, but the
fourth, the Historic Episcopate (functionally equivalent to “Apostolic Succession”), remains a
puzzle. This leaves us with the challenge of persuasively articulating why for us (as for Roman
Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians) the Apostolic Succession is fundamental to the fullness of the Church, and essential to maintaining accountability to the church catholic.
In saying this we don’t want to say too much—to suggest that Christians who lack the
“historic Episcopate” are not Christians at all. We remember that “God is able from these
stones children to Abraham” (Luke 3:8) —which he has in the proliferation of Evangelical and
Pentecostal churches across the world. Yet, this proliferation only fosters the fragmentation of
the Body of Christ, and calls for an accountability to the Church catholic—of which Apostolic
Succession is the primary sign.
Rev. Canon Dr. Brown is Rector of Trinity, Potsdam, and a regular contributor to The Albany Episcopalian
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ARCHBISHOP OF MYANMAR (BURMA) VISITS
ST. DAVID’S, EAST GREENBUSH
By the Reverend James Brisbin
Monday nights are usually pretty quiet at St
David’s Church in East Greenbush. In fact there is
hardly ever even a light on in the Church on a
Monday evening except for the light of the Gospel
Candle.
But on a recent warm spring Monday evening
in April things were different. The lights were on at St
David’s, every single one. Cars filled the parking lot
and pockets of children’s laughter rang out, the hymns
spilled out of the open windows of the church and
prayers and incense wafted through the air.
This Monday night was something special,
something extraordinary. We had a guest from the
other side of the world come to visit us, come to see
his people and come to preach the Gospel.
Archbishop Than with Burmese refugee/Christian
convert and preacher, Soe Win
Conference on Global Mission held in North Carolina,
it was an opportune time to try to bring him to meet
and minister to his Christian brothers and sisters in
Albany, to be with his people who fled for their very
lives from Myanmar and are trying to make a new life
here in the U.S.
Archbishop flanked by Mthr. Ellen and Fr. Michael
Neufled
It was a night of prayer, worship and fellowship that will not be soon forgotten.
At the invitation of our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. William
H. Love, the Archbishop of Myanmar (Burma) The
Most Reverend Stephen Than, visited our Diocese and
celebrated Mass at St David’s Church.
Archbishop Than with Burmese at coffee hour
St David’s congregation is comprised predominantly of Burmese refugees from various ethnic
groups (Burman, Karen and Karenni). With the
Archbishop in the US to speak at The New Wineskins
The congregation on hand numbered nearly
100 with more than two thirds from various Burmese
ethnic backgrounds. Some people came from as far as
Utica and Syracuse to worship with the Archbishop
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and to hear news of their home land.
The Archbishop’s message was a universal
one: he spoke about the importance of spreading the
Gospel even in the most harrowing and challenging of
times.
He shared with us the unique challenges the
Christian Church faces in Myanmar and the immense
human tragedy that the Burmese people face every
day. He detailed the current famine that his people
face in Burma’s north-west Chin state due to a natural
phenomenon which occurs every 50 years in the
region – a plague of rats. When the bamboo flowers,
the rats come. When they finish devouring the bamboo they eat the crops. People in this farming region
are starving and are dying. Today 100,000 Chin are at
a crisis point with little help in sight.
He talked about the devastation of Cyclone
Nargis which ravaged the coast of Burma in 2008 and
which by some accounts killed nearly 300,000 people.
The death toll is still rising even two full years later.
The water that had covered the towns, villages and
farmlands following the storm has now receded, but
the sea water left behind its salt which will render the
farmland useless for at least another year.
He spoke about the challenges of his catechists
and clergy in serving the nearly 70,000 Anglicans in
his country. The country, under the shadow of a totalitarian government, is not a friendly place for
Christians. Dodging land mines and listening for
approaching gun fire while worshiping God are things
that you and I don’t have to worry about and can’t
even imagine, but in Burma they are an everyday reality.
Even though he spoke of starvation, death and
famine his ultimate message was one of hope: The
hope of spreading the Gospel message to those who
have not yet heard it and the hope that we Christians
have even in the face of the worst tragedies life has to
offer.
The Archbishop closed his address by reminding the congregation of its responsibility to be the
reflection of God’s love even in the face of the fiercest
opposition and danger. He urged us to live up to the
responsibility of bringing the unadulterated Gospel of
Jesus Christ to those who have not yet heard it and
those who are in such desperate need to hear it . He
instructed us to BE the living image of Christ for all
to see and witness, without compromise.
Following the close of the Mass, the congregation filed out and into
the undercroft of the
church for a reception.
People from a wide
cross section of cultures flowed out the
doors and were met
with smiles, handshakes, hugs and
blessings by the two
Bishops who just
weeks ago had never
met and who were
geographically a
world apart, but now
stood together, shoulder to shoulder, united
in the same goals, to
spread the Gospel of
our Lord Jesus Christ
to the ends of the
earth and to minister
to His people.
L to R: Fr. James Kenyon, Archbishop Than, Bishop Love
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Note from the Editor…On June 1, 2010, The Very Reverend Marshall J. Vang, will
officially retire as Dean of the Cathedral of All Saints, Albany. Twelve of his past thirty-two
years as priest have been as Dean of the Cathedral. On April 24th, a special tribute at the Fort
Orange Club was given him by members and friends of the Cathedral. Also attending were
fellow clergy and leaders of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. His last Service as Dean
was May 2nd highlighted with a special Evensong in his honor.
DEAN OF THE CATHEDRAL RETIRES JUNE 1, 2010
By Lay Cn. George J. Marshall
On June 1st, 2010, The Very Rev’d
Marshall J. Vang, will retire as Dean of the
Cathedral of All Saints, Albany. Dean Vang
has served the Cathedral since 1998, and during those 12 years, his efforts brought much
to ensure the continued health, growth and
prosperity of one of our church’s great national treasures - The Cathedral of All Saints. As
the congregation grew, so did the vitality and
deepening of spirituality among its members.
During his tenure, “the Dean”
won the hearts of Albany’s
inner city, its rich, the poor,
the needy and the troubled.
His list of accomplishments is impressive by
anyone’s standards. He is
especially proud in having
brought four people to
Ordination during his 12
years; three currently on the
cathedral staff and one now
Rector of a parish in the
Diocese.
In the past decade,
The Men and Boys Choir
grew in number, bringing even greater enjoyment to all who hear them sing. The Dean
was instrumental in producing two documentaries for public television, highlighting the
cathedral’s architectural splendor and music
in the true catholic tradition.
When asked about special events during his past 12 years, September 11, 2001
quickly comes to mind. Hours after the
tragedy at the World Trade Center, a special
Service was held at the Cathedral. The numbers of people (estimated to be more than
1,000) not only filled the Cathedral, they
extended out the doors, down the steps, out to
the curb on South Swan Street, and north to
Washington Avenue and south to Elk Street.
Those on the street were
unable to venture to the
Cathedral’s inner doors, but
none seemed to mind. They
just needed to be there. All
came to pray for the victims, their families, a devastated city and our nation.
The deafening silence and
deep respect from so many
made this an extremely
moving moment. To many
observers, it was the largest
prayer gathering in the history of the Cathedral.
Dean Vang spearheaded the highly successful
“Adventure in Faith” campaign which raised
more than five million dollars to help fund a
number of long overdue and needed projects.
Among them were the replacement of the
Cathedral’s “temporary” roof originally
installed in 1868, repair and restoration of the
highly treasured east and west stained glass
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windows, the cathedral’s beloved statues of
the Disciples positioned high above the cathedral’s high altar– and even a bathroom in the
church’s narthex, just to name a few.
The congenial Dean Vang is well
known and respected as a leader in the execution of “perfect” liturgy in the diocese.
Whether it is in Celebration of the Eucharist,
Ordinations, Baptisms, Confirmations or any
other liturgy in the Church, Marshall Vang is
a highly respected mentor and role model to
many newly ordained clerics. His pastoral
attributes are well known in ministering to the
ill, the troubled and anyone in need.
Originally from Corning, New York,
in 1977 Fr. Vang became Rector of St.
Anthony of Padua in Hackensack, New
Jersey. In 1987, he accepted a call to be
Rector of St. George’s, Schenectady. Almost
twelve years later, in 1998, he accepted the
call to be the 19th Dean of the Cathedral of All
Saints.
A Covenant between the Cathedral of
All Saints and the Roman Catholic Diocese of
Albany’s Cathedral of The Immaculate
Conception was created in 1987 between the
then-diocesan, Bishop David Ball and the
Roman Catholic Bishop, Howard Hubbard.
Dean Vang’s efforts during his years at the
Cathedral greatly assisted in the strengthening
of that Covenant, helping it flourish and prosper with each succeeding year.
The Dean will not be leaving the
Diocese, as he will take up residence in
Troy’s historic downtown district. Joining him
will be his two beloved cocker spaniels Crème Brulee and Hollandaise - appropriate
names for dogs whose master is Marshall J.
Vang.
On April 24th, a special dinner in the
Dean’s honor was held at the Fort Orange
Club, Albany, with 150 cathedral members,
clergy and friends attending. His last day as
Dean of the Cathedral was May 2nd, ending
appropriately with a special Evensong before
a capacity-filled Cathedral. As a final act,
Bishop Love conferred the title, “Dean
Emeritus” upon Dean Vang, causing the
congregation to immediately stand and
applaud in appreciation. It was an afternoon
of magnificent music and song befitting a
final adieu.
The departure of the Cathedral’s 19th
Dean this June 1st, 2010 closes still another
chapter in the history of the Cathedral of All
Saints. We wish The Very Reverend Marshall
J. Vang much joy and happiness in his retirement years. God speed, dear friend.
A Postscript….Following Dean Vang’s announcement of his retirement, Bishop Love issued a
statement on April 20th regarding the 20th Dean of the Cathedral. It said in part:
“The Great Chapter of the Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, has elected The Very Reverend David
Collum to serve as the 20th Dean of the Cathedral upon the retirement of Dean Marshall Vang. Fr.
Collum is currently serving as Rector of St. John’s, Delhi and St. Peter’s, Hobart, as well as Dean of
the Susquehanna Deanery. His first Sunday at the Cathedral will be Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd.
He will be formally instituted as Dean of the Cathedral on Saturday, June 19th.”
On behalf of the staff of The Albany Episcopalian and our readers, we wish Fr. Collum and his wife,
Beth, much success in their new life at the Cathedral of All Saints.
The Editor
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EPISCOPAL CHARITIES OF ALBANY
OFFERS EYE CARE GRANTS
Episcopal Charities of Albany offers direct assistance in the form of grants to indigent
persons regardless of faith, who are in need of eye care, or who otherwise suffer from eye disorders, and are unable to afford such eye care of necessary related services. Grants are limited to eye examinations, purchase
of eye glasses and special equipment or medication needed by an individual by reason of his or her suffering from eye disease and surgical procedures to restore or maintain normal vision.
Grant awards are limited to a maximum $1,000 per grant and to those residing within 19 counties of the Episcopal
Diocese of Albany (northeastern New York State.)
Those who feel they may qualify for an eye care grant can apply by contacting the Administrator at
ECA@albanydiocese.org or writing to ECA, 68 S. Swan St. Albany, NY 12210, or calling Lay Canon George Marshall at
(518) 465 4737 ext. 211.
CLERGY IN TRANSITION
Appointments
Mtr. Laurie Garramone-Rohr – Rector, St. John’s, Johnstown
Fr. Adam Egan – Rector - St. Stephen’s, Delmar
Very Rev. David Collum – Dean - Cathedral of All Saints, Albany
Departures
Fr. Walcott Hunter - St. Paul’s, Kinderhook
Mtr. Amanda Nickles - Good Shepherd, Canajoharie
Retirements
Dean Marshall Vang - Cathedral of All Saints
Parish Health Ministry Preparation Courses for 2010
Dates for Parish Health Ministry basic preparation courses have been announced for 2010:
May 19-22 – Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Parish Nurse Ministry – being held at Sky Lake
Camp & Retreat Center, Windsor, NY. For information contact Kathy Medovich (607-321-2633 or
kmedovich@lourdes.com)
October 1-4 – Christ the King Spiritual Life Center, Greenwich, NY. Contact Dcn. Micki Thomas
for further information at 518-692-2753 or email dcnmt@verizon.net
11TH ANNUAL BISHOP BALL
GOLF TOURNAMENT – Sunday, June 6th
The 11th Annual Bishop Ball Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, June
6th at Western Turnpike Golf Course, Guilderland. Registration for the one
day “shotgun” golf tournament begins 11:00 a.m, followed by lunch
catered by Mallozzi’s at 11:30 a.m. and “shotgun” at 1:00 pm. Parishes
having at least four members attending will qualify to compete for the
Bishop’s Cup. The event includes a raffle, silent auction and prizes
awarded for closest to the pin, longest drive (men and women) and
hole-in-one. Tickets are $135 which includes lunch, golf, and dinner.
Teams registering as foursomes receive special discounts. For those
desiring to attend the dinner only, tickets are $40. Interested parties may
contact the Cathedral office at (518) 465 1342.
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CONVENTION 2010
“Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me”
Eastertide 2010
I invite you to join me and all the clergy and representatives from around the Diocese for our 142nd Diocesan
Convention, scheduled for Friday, June 11th thru Sunday, the
13th, at Camp of the Woods, Speculator, New York. The
theme of the convention, “Take Up Your Cross and Follow
Me” is taken from Matthew 16:14, one of the assigned readings for the weekend.
As in the past, we will have a
variety of workshops scheduled
throughout the weekend, beginning
with the early bird specials Friday
afternoon. The Bishop’s Address
will be given Friday evening, followed by some of the Convention’s
preliminary business.
The majority of the regular business session for the election of
diocesan representatives, voting on
the diocesan budget, as well as any
resolutions that may be presented,
will be held Saturday morning and
into the afternoon, if necessary.
This year’s guest speakers include The Most Reverend
Drexel Gomez (recently retired Archbishop of the Church in
the Province of the West Indies and Bishop of Nassau and
the Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands).
Archbishop Gomez was the Chair of the Covenant Design
Group, entrusted with the responsibility of drafting the
Anglican Communion Covenant. He will address the
Convention speaking about the Covenant as well as the
theme of this year’s convention. I have met Archbishop
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Gomez on a couple of occasions these past three years and
have been very blessed by all that he has had to share.
The Rev. Mike Chapman, Bishop Suffragan-Elect of Peru
and the current Interim Rector of St. John’s, Troy, will also
speak at Convention. Fr. Chapman and I went to seminary
together. He and his wife Linda, truly love the Lord and
have had a great deal of experience in the mission field. He
is a very powerful preacher and has a great deal to offer.
Bishop Harold Miller from our
sister diocese of Down and
Dromore, Northern Ireland, unfortunately will not be with us this year,
but his wife Liz and other representatives from Down and Dromore
will be able to come. As always, we
are honored and blessed to have
them join us. The Diocese of
Albany continues to be richly
blessed through our relationship
with the Diocese of Down and
Dromore, greatly strengthening our
ties with the larger Anglican
Communion.
In conjunction with the Convention, we will also have a
Youth Rally and Vacation Bible School throughout the
weekend. I look forward to being with each of you attending this year’s convention. Please join us if you can.
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“Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me”
142nd DIOCESAN CONVENTION June 11-13, 2010
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COMING TO CONVENTION….
The Most Reverend Drexel Wellington Gomez
Archbishop and Primate of the Province of the West Indies - Retired
The Diocese of Albany is pleased to announce that the retired Archbishop and
Primate of the Province of the West Indies, the Most Rev. Drexel Wellington
Gomez, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Convention. His wife, Carol, will
also accompany him. A graduate of St Chad’s College, Durham University in
1959, he was consecrated as Bishop of Barbados in 1972. In 1997 he was elected
Bishop of the Diocese of the Bahamas & the Turks & Caicos Islands. He was elected Archbishop and Primate of the Province of the West Indies in 1998
In October 2003 Archbishop Gomez was appointed to the Lambeth Commission on
Communion by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams. The Commission
produced the Report of the Lambeth Commission on Communion (also known as The
Windsor Report and the Eames Report), published in October 2004. He was Chair of the Covenant
Design Group which produced the Anglican Covenant. As our Convention considers affirming the Anglican Covenant, his
perspective on the Covenant will prove invaluable.
The Reverend Michael A. Chapman
Bishop Suffragan-Elect in the Anglican Diocese of Peru
We welcome the Bishop Suffragan-Elect of the Anglican Diocese
of Peru, The Rev. Michael A. Chapman to this year’s Convention. Born in
Miami Beach, Florida, and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he received
his Master of Divinity Degree (M Div) in 1990 from Nashotah House,
Wisconsin, and Ordained to the priesthood the same year. Father
Chapman is currently the Interim Rector of St. John’s Troy, NY.
Fr. Chapman will be accompanied by his wife, Linda, who has
been active in the healing and intercessory prayer ministries. She has worked with The Holy Way, ministering to troubled
youth alongside her husband in North Carolina, been to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Indonesia, Holland, the Bahamas,
Canada and Peru doing short term missions thru SOMA, RICM and The Holy Way ministries. She has been an intercessor
for Promise Keepers and a speaker at various conferences.
Together, they have worked in missions on Long Island, New York, at The Holy Way in North Carolina and ministered in Central and South America, Europe, Western Asia, and S.E. Asia as a short term missionary for SOMA, RICM,
and The Holy Way ministries. Fr. Chapman will have the responsibility of planting a new diocese in Central Peru. We look
forward to the perspective Fr. Chapman can give us as we seek to reach the unchurched in the Diocese of Albany for
Christ.
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CONVENTION SCHEDULE
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Bishop Love’s Address to Convention
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Youth Rally Breakfast
Vacation Bible School
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Morning Prayer
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Youth Mass & Convention Adjournment
Lunch
Camp-of-the-Woods facilities available to conferees
Times and activities are subject to change. Please review the schedule you receive upon arrival at Convention for
current times of all activities and events.
V OLUNTEERS are requested for various areas – pre-convention preparation, ushering, greeters, V BS, Child Care,
etc. Contact cdrummond@albanydiocese.org
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Offices to be Filled by Election
“Plurality Vote” voting:
The Great Cathedral Chapter
1 priest, 1 lay office to be filled, each for three-year terms. 1 vacant priest office, for a 1 year partial term
The Rev. Adam Egan
The Rev. Steven Scherck
Convention Representative to Diocesan Council
1 clerical office to be filled, for a two-year term: The Rev. James French
Trustees of the Diocese
2 offices (priest, deacon, and/or lay) to be filled, each for four-year terms: The Rev. James Shevlin
Offices to be filled by Election
“Vote by Orders” election:
Deputies to General Convention
4 priest and 4 lay offices to be filled for three-year terms
The Very Rev. David Collum
The Rev. Scott A. Garno
The Rev. Cn. Robert Haskell
The Rev. Robert Longbottom
Richard J. Carroll
Deborah J. G. Fish
Sue Ellen Ruetsch
Elizabeth Strickland
Dennis Wisnom
The Ecclesiastical Trial Court
1 Priest office and 2 Lay offices to be filled as Members, each for three-year terms. 1 Priest office to be
filled as Alternate Members, for a two-year term, as determined by the election outcome for members.
The Rev. Mark Michael
Sue Armstrong
The Rev. Laurie M. Garramone-Rohr
The Standing Committee
2 Clerical (priest or deacon) and 2 Lay offices to be filled, each for three-year terms:
The Rev. Joseph Acanfora
The Rev. N. Bradley Jones
The Rev. Derik J. Roy, Jr
Jennifer Dean
Robert Drum
Sally Hanson
Ray Rockwell
The Nominees for Elective Office
The Rev. Joseph Acanfora - Nominated for Standing Committee
Nominated by The Very Rev. David J. Collum, St. John’s Delhi
Seconded by The Rev. Donna Steckline, Christ Church, Gilbertsville
The Reverend Joseph Acanfora, a servant the Lord Jesus Christ, serves as rector at Christ Church, Gilbertsville,
NY. He is married to Elizabeth for 27 years and they are the parents of 3 grown children. “As a member of the
Standing Committee, I hope to serve our Bishop as part of his council of advice, to which I will draw on the word
of God and clear reason under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and orthodox teachings of our Christian faith.” Prior
to ordained life, Joseph worked for LML Technologies as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
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Sue C.M. Armstrong - Nominated for Ecclesiastical Trial Court
Nominated by The Rev. Blair Biddle, St. Paul’s, Keeseville
Seconded by John Armstrong, St. Paul’s Keeseville
I was born in Los Angeles, California. Was married and confirmed at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church,
Lubbock, Texas in 1974. Have two sons and two daughters-in-law. Have served on the Diocesan
Council as a representative from Northern Adirondack Deanery since the property for Christ the King
was purchased. Am a team member of the mission team Libros para Los Niños, providing school supplies and library books to underserved Episcopal schools in the Dominican Republic. My husband John
and I are members of St. Paul’s Church, Keeseville. I also work with Boy Scout Troop 49, Peru, NY as
Troop Committee Chair.
Richard J. Carroll - Nominated for General Convention Deputy
Nominated by The Rev. Laurie Garramone-Rohr, St. George’s, Clifton Park
Seconded by Steve George, St. Andrews, Scotia
Jerry was a deputy at General Conventions in 2000 and 2006, and was elected as a deputy for 2009
(unable to attend for personal reasons). He is a communicant of St. Andrew’s, Scotia where he has
served as a lector, Eucharist Minister, churchwarden, vestry member, vestry clerk, and sings in the choir.
He is a graduate of the Education for Ministry (EFM) course when it was led by Fr Bill Hinrichs. Jerry
has been Diocesan Treasurer and is currently the Lay Canon for Administration for the Diocese. He
would be honored to represent the Diocese in 2012.
The Very Rev. David Collum - Nominated for General Convention Deputy
Nominated by The Rev. Cn. Robert Haskell
Seconded by The Rev. Derik Roy, Jr., Christ Church, Ballston Spa
The Very Reverend David J. Collum has recently been appointed the 20th Dean of the Cathedral of All
Saints and began serving in May of 2010. From September of 2005 to May of 2010 Father Collum
served as the Rector of St. John’s - Delhi and St. Peter’s - Hobart. David has been a member of the
Diocese since 1991, has served as a Trustee of the Diocese, as Dean of Susquehanna Deanery, and is currently serving on the Standing Committee.
Prior to moving into full time ministry David held a
variety of managerial positions for Lockheed Martin.
Jennifer J. Dean - Nominated for Standing Committee
Nominated by Michelle Wills, St. Stephen’s, Delmar
Seconded by The Rev. Virginia Ogden, St. Stephen’s, Delmar
A lifelong member of the Albany Diocese, I have been a member of St. Stephen’s Delmar for 22 years.
Currently in my third term on the vestry and the parish search committee, I chair the parish Mission and
Outreach Ministry, assist with the confirmation and senior high class, and serve as an LEM. A member
of the Diocesan Mission Board, I have been on missions to the Dominican Republic and led two trips to
Appalachia. My “regular” job involves government health insurance programs through the NYS
Department of Health. I am married and have one daughter in college.
Robert Drumm - Nominated for Standing Committee Member.
Nominated by Laurel Miazga, Grace Church, Mohawk
Seconded by Darlene Wheeler, Grace Church, Mohawk
I’m Rob Drumm. I’m 20, from Mohawk, and attend Grace Church. I have been serving as Acolyte for
14 years. I attend HCCC for a degree in Cyber Security. At Convention 2006 - 2007, my greatest
honor was addressing the diocese. This past summer I went with the Diocese to Ireland. Cursillo #55
was a tremendous weekend which changed my life. I’d encourage anyone who can attend a weekend, to
do so. The Youth of this Diocese are under-represented, and we need a voice. I believe God has called
me to be a more active voice for on our behalf.
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The Rev. Adam Egan - Nominated for Great Cathedral Chapter
Nominated by The Very Rev. Marshall Vang, Cathedral of All Saints
Seconded by Michelle Wills, St. Stephen’s, Delmar
Father Egan was ordained a priest in November 2008, and received into the Diocese of Albany in
February 2010 when he was called to be Rector at St. Stephen’s Church, Delmar. For seven weeks prior
to his arrival at St. Stephen’s he served as the assisting priest at the Cathedral where he celebrated and
preached at daily and Sunday Eucharists and preached and remains on the ROTA. Father Adam notes he
has developed a strong relationship with the people of the Cathedral and would be blessed to play a role
in the life of the Cathedral as a chapter member.
Deborah J. G. Fish - Nominated for General Convention Deputy
Nominated by The Rev. William Hinrichs, Christ Church, Duanesburg
Seconded by The Rev. James Brisbin, St. David’s, East Greenbush
Debbie represented the diocese at General Convention 2009. She is a member of Christ Church,
Duanesburg where she is on the vestry, altar guild, and a member of the St. Margaret’s chapter of the
Daughters of the King. She is an active member of the diocesan Cursillo community and is working
towards becoming an Associate of the Convent of St. Mary’s. Debbie strongly supports Bishop Love.
The Rev. James French - Nominated for Diocesan Council
Nominated by The Rev. William “Chip” Strickland, Grace Church, Waterford
Seconded by The Rev. John Hopkins, St. Luke’s, Mechanicville
Father Jim, a life-long Episcopalian and more than 20 year member of the Diocese of Albany, is currently serving as rector of St. Luke’s Church in Cambridge. A graduate of Nashotah House Seminary, Father
Jim is active in the healing and prayer ministries and serves as a worship leader throughout the Albany
Diocese He and his wife Ginny have two sons; Andrew, a contractor in New Lebanon and Adam, a
Computer Art major at SUNY Oneonta.
The Rev. Scott A. Garno - Nominated for General Convention Deputy
Nominated by The Very Rev. David Collum
Seconded by The Rev. Joseph Acanfora
I am currently rector of St. Matthew’s Church in Unadilla where I live with my wife Sarah, and our children Samuel and Maria. In July/August of 2003 I served the Diocese of Albany as a Lay Deputy to
General Convention in Minneapolis. In July of 2009 I again attended General Convention serving in
place of Fr. Shaw Mudge. I believe my previous General Convention experience makes m a strong representative of our ideals. If elected again, I would be a clear, young, clerical voice for Biblical orthodoxy and would continue to support Bishop Love as he faithfully leads this diocese.
The Rev. Laurie M. Garramone-Rohr - Nominated for Ecclesiastical Trial Court
Nominated by The Rev. Derik Roy, Christ Church, Ballston Spa
Seconded by The Rev. William Strickland, Grace Church Waterford
Reverend Laurie M. Garramone-Rohr is the new Rector at St. John’s Church in Johnstown. She holds
both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Literature as well as a Master’s in Divinity. She is the former
Christian Ed Director of the Albany Diocese, a position she held for six years, and was most recently
Curate at St. George’s Church in Clifton Park, where she served for three years. Joyful teaching, pastoral
care and relational ministry are core values which undergird her service to God and his people.
Sally Hanson - Nominated for Standing Committee
Nominated by The Rev. Kenneth Hunter, St. James’, Oneonta
Seconded by Paula Waghorn, St. James’, Oneonta
I have been an Episcopalian for nearly 30 years. I moved to Oneonta 10 years ago and became very
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involved with St. James’ Church and with the Diocese. I have served two terms as an Acolyte, Acolyte
Director, LEM, and Reader. I work in the parish office. I lend a hand wherever it is needed. I have
known for at least 20 years that God has called me to leadership within the church and, I believe, at this
time to the Standing Committee.
The Rev. Cn. Robert Haskell - Nominated for General Convention Deputy
Nominated by The Rev. Nigel Mumford, Director of Healing Ministries
Seconded by The Rev. John Hopkins, St. Luke’s, Mechanicville
Fr. Haskell has been Canon to the Ordinary since 2007 and was a Deputy to the 2009 General
Convention. He has served churches in Binghamton, Syracuse, Philadelphia, and Oneonta. He has special interests in evangelism, church growth, and church leadership. He and his wife, Margaret, have two
grown sons and live in Burnt Hills.
The Rev. N. Bradley Jones - Nominated for Standing Committee
Nominated by The Rev. Peter Schofield, Christ Church, Schenectady
Seconded by David A. Carlson, Christ Church, Schenectady
Baptized and confirmed in Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans. B.A. Psychology, University of
South. Came into a living faith in Jesus Christ in 1983. Married Mary 1984. M.Div. Virginia
Theological Seminary, 1991; Curate, Church of the Ascension, Montgomery, AL 2 ½ years; Associate
Rector, St. Andrews by –the-Sea, Destin, Fl approx. 5 years; Rector, Christ Church, Schenectady since
1998. Father of 7 children. Active at various times in Cursillo, served on boards of Alpha Pregnancy
Care Center and NOEL/Anglicans for Life and our Ecclesiastical Trial Court 1999-2006 and 2006-2010.
I am committed to the mission and vision of our Diocese.
The Rev. Robert Longbottom - Nominated for General Convention Deputy
Nominated by The Rev. Joel Grigg, St. John’s, Massena
Seconded by The Very Rev. Cn. Christopher Brown, Trinity Church, Potsdam
I have been in the diocese for over four years as rector of St. John’s Church, Ogdensburg. I have served
two years on Diocesan Council, been actively involved in diocesan youth programs, led the Albany Teen
Mission to Ireland and served faithfully in my congregation. I believe strongly in the vision and direction
of the Diocese of Albany, it’s leadership and our bishop. I also believe strongly in an orthodox Anglican
witness within the Episcopal Church and specifically General Convention. I strongly support the
Anglican Covenant and wish to do so at the next General Convention.
The Rev. Mark Michael - Nominated for Ecclesiastical Trial Court
Nominated by The Very Rev. David Collum, St. John’s, Delhi
Seconded by The Rev. John Bartle, St. John’s, Richfield Springs.
I am the rector of Christ Church, Cooperstown, and began my ministry here in August, 2009. I was
ordained in the Diocese of Maryland after training at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. There, I served as rector of
a small rural parish and as
chaplain and religion teacher at an Episcopal boarding school. I was also president of my local Regional
Council, that diocese’s equivalent of a deanery. Though not formally trained in law, I have a clear understanding of the canons of the Church. I strive to practice good judgment and to be fair and careful in the
application of laws.
Raymond E. Rockwell - Nominated for Standing Committee
Nominated by the Rev. Michael Neufeld, St. Andrew’s, Scotia
Seconded by Steven V. George, St. Andrew’s, Scotia
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budget and stewardship committees and currently is involved in men’s ministry. Ray is also a Trustee of
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the Diocese serving for eight years and is finishing his first term on the Standing Committee. He has
retired from NYS service after 35 years with most of his experience in personnel, employee relations,
special investigations and occupational health and safety. Ray currently works two days per week in the
Diocesan office answering phones and other duties as assigned.
The Rev. Derik Roy, Jr. - Nominated for Standing Committee
Seconded by The Rev. William Hinrichs, Christ Church, Duanesburg
Father Derik Roy has been an ordained priest for thirty-three years, a graduate of Nashota House
Seminary. Currently he has been serving Christ Church, Ballston Spa for sixteen years as rector. In the
past he has served the Diocese in several ways including, Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry,
Dean of Upper Hudson Deanery, and instructor of Homiletics for the Deacon Formation Program. He
has also, at the Bishop’s request given instruction on Church Growth and Evangelism to new priests.
Father Roy is married, and between his wife Cathy and himself they have ten children.
Sue Ellen Ruetsch - Nominated for General Convention Deputy
Nominated by The Very Rev. John Scott, Calvary, Burnt Hills
Seconded by Marian Sive, Calvary, Burnt Hills
I have lived in the Diocese of Albany since 2000. I serve as Junior Warden at Calvary Church in Burnt
Hills. I teach the adult lectionary Bible study and am a member of Daughters of the King. I have also
served on the Alpha team and co-led a Crown Financial Ministries group. In the diocese, I have been
active in Cursillo, the Diocesan Convention as Workshop Coordinator, Secretary of the Standing
Committee, and Deputy to the 76th General Convention. I also serve on the board of Healing a
Woman’s Soul and as mental health nurse for the Welcome Home Initiative.
The Rev. Steven Scherck - Nominated for Great Cathedral Chapter
Nominated by The Rt. Rev. David Ball, Bishop in Residence
Seconded by The Very Rev. Marshall Vang, Cathedral of All Saints
Father Scherck was ordained Deacon (2008) at the Cathedral of All Saints in Albany, N.Y. and ordained
Priest (2009) at Saint Boniface Episcopal Church in Guilderland, N.Y. where he currently serves as
Rector. Father Scherck earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University (1987),
a Master of Arts degree from Fairfield University (1994), a Master of Arts degree from Whitefield
Theological Seminary (2005), a Licentiate in Anglican Theology (2007) and a Master of Sacred
Theology (2008) from Saint Andrew’s Theological Seminary. Father Scherck lives in Slingerlands, N.Y.
with his wife Robin and children Henry, George and Jane.
The Rev. James Shevlin - Nominated for Trustee
Nominated by The Ven. Barbara Hanstine, St. Paul’s, Bloomville
Seconded by The Rev. Irving Ballert, Jr., St. Paul’s, Sidney
Fr. Jim Shevlin is rector of St. Paul’s, Sidney and St. Paul’s, Franklin. He, his wife Jeanie and two of
their children – Eugene and Eve – live in the rectory in Sidney, N.Y. Fr. Jim serves as Assistant
Secretary of the Diocese. He is a member of the Commission on Ministry, serves as an instructor in the
Deacon Formation Program, and is currently a Trustee of the Diocese. He is a life professed member of
The Franciscan Community of the Holy Cross.
Elizabeth Strickland - Nominated for General Convention Deputy
Seconded by The Rev. Nigel Mumford, Director of Healing Ministries
Ms. Strickland is a cradle Episcopalian who has seen many changes in the Episcopal Church during her
life. She is retired after working for 29 years in the US Dept. of Justice. She is currently working part
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time for the Diocese as the Transitions (formerly Deployment) Officer – in short helping vestries find a
priest and helping priests apply to parishes within the Diocese. She is also a Trustee for the Diocese.
She served as a Deputy at General Convention in 2009 which she says provided invaluable experience
and prepared her well for attending the next General Convention.
Dennis M. Wisnom - Nominated for General Convention Deputy
Nominated by The Rev. John E. Miller, Calvary, Cairo & Gloria Dei, Palenville
Seconded by The Very Rev. Marshall J. Vang, All Saints Cathedral
I see my ministry in the Diocese of Albany as bringing people together for the common good to find
common ground as God’s family. If elected to represent this diocese at General Convention, I would
bring a passion-minded adult’s perspective with me to Indianapolis. Having served as a volunteer at
Anaheim Convention Center in 2009, I feel I have a solid understanding of how General Convention
operates. I believe I have the skills and knowledge to understand how to carry out my duties as a deputy.
I feel called to serve Jesus Christ and His Church.
Proposed Resolutions (A s of A pril 22, 2010)
Proposed Resolution # 1
Moved by The Very Rev. Susan Baker-Borjeson, Hudson Valley Deanery
Seconded by The Very Rev. Michael I. Gorchov, Metropolitan Deanery
Resolved that Trinity Church, Rennselaerville, in Albany County
a founding congregation of the Metropolitan Deanery and the first daughter church outside Albany
city,
which subsequently had been transferred to Hudson Valley Deanery of Greene and Columbia
counties
Be restored to its historic roots in the Metropolitan Deanery
in recognition of Trinity’s bi-centennial
and their long association with the Metropolitan Deanery.
Moved by The Rev. Cn. Robert Haskell
Seconded by The Very Rev. David Collum
RESOLVED, that the Episcopal Diocese of Albany endorses the Anglican Covenant and recommends its
adoption by all the Provinces of the Anglican Communion.
Moved by The Rev. Dr. Shaw Mudge
Seconded by The Rev. Canon Robert Haskell
Resolved that for 2011, the standard clergy stipend schedule increase by 2.5% and that the standard
supply clergy compensation schedule amounts increase by $5.00.
RESOLVED, that Diocesan of Albany Operations Budget 2011, as presented in this Convention Book,
be adopted.
RESOLVED, that the Reduced Standard Assessment Formula, as presented in the Convention Book, be
used for calculating Parish Assessments for 2011.
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CONVENTION 2010 WORKSHOPS
“Take Up Your Cross…Follow Me”
Note: Workshops and presenters are subject to change.
Attendees need to refer to packets upon arrival at Convention.
Presenter(s)
Workshop Title
The Rev’d Gregory Bailey
The Traditional Rosary – It’s not just Roman, and it’s not just
about Mary
Presenter(s) Workshop Title
Trudy Baily
Daughters of the King: “Take Up Your Cross… Follow Me”
The Rev’d Gregory Bailey The Traditional Rosary – It’s not just Roman, and it’s not just about Mary
The Rev’d
Baker-Borjeson
with“Take
The Up
Supernatural
Evangelism
by ‘The Book’
Trudy
BailySusan
Daughters
of the King:
Your Cross…
Follow Me”
Rev’d
Frank
Lockwood
The Rev’d Susan Baker-Borjeson with The Rev’d Frank Lockwood
Supernatural Evangelism by
TorreBook’
Bissell
Praying in the Spirit
‘The
Torre
BissellJames
Praying
in the
The Rev’d
Kenyon
andSpirit
The Rev’d Refugees: The Mission Field in Our Own Backyard
The
Rev’d
James
Kenyon
and
The
Rev’d James Brisbin Refugees: The Mission Field in Our Own
James Brisbin
Backyard
The Rev’d Mike Chapman
1) According to the Pattern: N.T. Evangelism
The Rev’d Mike Chapman
According
to the Pattern:
N.T.
2) According
to the
Pattern: N.T. Discipleship
Evangelism According to the Pattern: N.T. Discipleship
The Rev’d Kathy Coons with Karen
Equipping our Youngest Saints
The Rev’d Kathy Coons with Karen Coffin, The Rev’d Herbert Sanderson, The Rev’d Chip Strickland &
Coffin, The Rev’d Herbert Sanderson, The
The Rev’d Rose Ann Felty Equipping our Youngest Saints
Rev’d Chip Strickland & The Rev’d Rose
The Rev’d Bill Cooper
Exploring the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Ann Felty
The Rev’d Lynne Crimi
How God Helps Us Deal With Stress
TheRev’d
Rev’dAnne
Bill Cooper
Exploring
the Sacrament
of Reconciliation
The
Curtin
Domestic Violence:
Identification
& Prevention
Training: What We Can Do
The
Rev’d
Lynne
Crimi
How
God
Helps
Us
Deal
With
Stress
The Rev’d Scott Evans
Generational Healing
Generational
Healing
Eucharist
The Rev’d Anne
Curtin
Domestic Violence: Identification & Prevention Training:
Tom Gizara Faith Alive
What We Can Do
Prison
Ministry
The Rev’d
Scott Evans
Generational Healing
The Rev’d Michael Gorchov Safeguarding God’s
ChildrenHealing Eucharist
Generational
The
and the Cross
TomRev’d
GizaraJoel Grigg Commandment, Commission,
Faith Alive
Jeff Gulock Whom Shall I Send
Prison Ministry
The Rev’d Steve Hart Praying Revival into a Struggling Church
TheRev’d
Rev’dCanon
Michael
Gorchov
Children
The
Robert
Haskell
19 WaysSafeguarding
to Help YourGod’s
Church
Grow
The Rev’d
Joel
Grigg
How
to Plant
a New
Church in Your BuildingCommandment, Commission, and the Cross
Jeff Rev’d
GulockKenneth Hunter Becoming LikeWhom
Shall I Send
The
Jesus: Renovare’
Ministries in Your Life and Church
The
Hunter and The Rev’d Vicky
Hunter
The
Bible
in 90 Days
TheRev’d
Rev’dKenneth
Steve Hart
Praying
Revival
into
a Struggling
Church
Martha
Iannacone
Partners
in
Outreach
The Rev’d Canon Robert Haskell
19 Ways to Help Your Church Grow
Irish Guests Celtic Evangelism
How to Plant a New Church in Your Building
The Rev’d Roy Taylor (Diocese of Down & Dromore)
Lesson from the Church in China
The Rev’d Kenneth Hunter
Becoming Like Jesus: Renovare’ Ministries in Your Life and
Jean Lahue and Martha Krause
Stephen Ministry: Enhancing Lay Pastoral Care in Your Church
Church
The Rev’d Grant LeMarquand
What can African Christians teach us about reading the Bible?
The Rev’d Kenneth Hunter and The Rev’d The Bible in 90 Days
Vicky Hunter
Martha Iannacone
Partners in Outreach
Irish Guests
Celtic Evangelism
The Rev’d Roy Taylor (Diocese of Down Lesson from the Church in China
& Dromore)
Jean Lahue and Martha Krause
Stephen Ministry: Enhancing Lay Pastoral Care in Your
Church
The Rev’d Grant LeMarquand
What can African Christians teach us about reading the Bible?
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Presenter(s)
Sandra Lester
The Rev’d Robert Longbottom
Workshop Title
The School of Healing Prayer
1) Albany Teen Mission to Ireland July 2011
2) Help! Our Church has a Teenager
Loaves and Fishes or how we learned to feed folks frugally
The Rev’d Randolph Lukas and members
Presenter(s)
Workshop
of Church of St.
John the Title
Evangelist
Sandra Lester The School of Healing Prayer
The Rev’d Lorrie Lyons
What does Starbucks have to teach the Church?
The Rev’d Robert Longbottom
1) Albany Teen Mission to Ireland July 2011
Sister
Mary
Principles of Discernment: How We Hear the Voice of God
2)
Help!
Our Elizabeth,
Church hasCSM
a Teenager
LilliRev’d
Ana Henderson
and theand
CtKmembers
Praise of Church
Taize: Corporate
Worship
through Meditative
Singing
The
Randolph Lukas
of St. John
the Evangelist
Loaves and
Fishes or
Choir
how
we learned to feed folks frugally
have to teach
the Church?
The
Lorrie
PeterRev’d
Minucci
andLyons
The Rev’dWhat
Paul does
HarttStarbucks
An Introduction
to Christian
Meditation
Sister
Mary
Elizabeth,
CSM
Principles
of
Discernment:
How
We
Hear
the
Voice of God
Mother Miriam, CSM
A Gymkhana Course through Anglican
Spirituality
Lilli Ana Henderson and the CtK Praise Choir
Taize: Corporate Worship through Meditative Singing
Barb Mitchell
National Day of Prayer
Peter Minucci and The Rev’d Paul Hartt
An Introduction to Christian Meditation
The Rev’d
Ian Montgomery
and Polly
JubileeAnglican
Ministry Spirituality
– Using Retirement on the Mission, Field
Mother
Miriam,
CSM A Gymkhana
Course through
Montgomery
Barb Mitchell National Day of Prayer
TheRev’d
Rev’dIan
Nigel
Mumford and Polly MontgomeryJubilee
The Power of Corporate
The
Montgomery
Ministry –Prayer
Using Retirement on the Mission,
Field
The Rev’d Patsy McGregor
1) Praying in Color
The Rev’d Nigel Mumford The Power of Corporate
PrayerAn Off-road Safari
2) The Detour:
The
Rev’d
Patsy
McGregor
1)
Praying
in
Color
The Rev’d Ellen Neufeld
I Am the Vine: How Does Your Garden Grow
An
Off-road
Safari
2)
The
Detour:
The Franciscan Community of the Holy
Living Simply in a Complex World
The
Rev’d
Ellen
Neufeld
I
Am
the
Vine:
How Does Your Garden Grow
Cross
The Franciscan Community of the Holy Cross
Living Simply in a Complex World
The Rev’d Michael Neufeld
Jesus Christ: High Priest and King of Kings in the Book of
The Rev’d Michael Neufeld Jesus Christ: High Priest and King of Kings in the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews
The Rev’d Peter Pierson
1) Daily Bible Study:
Read, Mark, Learn and Inwardly Digest
The
Rev’d
Peter
Pierson
1)
Daily
2) Jesus and the Joseph Story: An Old Testament StoryBible
madeStudy:
New! Read, Mark, Learn and Inwardly Digest
2) Jesus and the Joseph Story: An Old Testament Story made
Kathy Rooney Family Caregiving
The Rev’d Derik Roy Do you have a Back DoorNew!
Problem?
Kathy
Rooney
Family
The Rev’d Michael Shank Smoke on the MountainCaregiving
The
Shevlin,
Meeker
Outreach Ministry
TheRev’d
Rev’dJim
Derik
Roy Jeanie Shevlin, Josie Do
you have aSmall
Back Church
Door Problem?
Cindy
and Tim
Schmehl
& members of St John’s,
Troy
Mission Work in Haiti
The Rev’d
Michael
Shank
Smoke
on the Mountain
The Rev’d Fay VanDermark Healing in the Garden
The Rev’d Jim Shevlin, Jeanie Shevlin,
Small Church Outreach Ministry
The Rev’d Marty Wendell and The Rev’d Bill Tatem
Small Church, Big Vision
Josie Meeker
The Rev’d Mary Robinson White Life Cycles in the Congregation
Haiti Mission Team — St John’s, Troy
Mission Work in Haiti
The Rev’d Fay VanDermark
Healing in the Garden
The Rev’d Marty Wendell and The Rev’d Small Church, Big Vision
Bill Tatem
The Rev’d Mary Robinson White
Life Cycles in the Congregation
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UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS
June 2010
5
7
11-13
20
Ordinations to the Diaconate - Cathedral, Albany
Standing Committee, 11:30am — CTK SLC
142nd Annual Diocesan Convention - Speculator
Father’s Day
July 2010
4
5
14
Independence Day
Federal Holiday - Diocesan Office Closed
Trustees Meeting , 9:30am-12pm — CTK SLC
August 2010
31
Deans Meeting, 11am — CTK SLC
September 2010
6
Labor Day - Diocesan Office Closed
10-12
Postulants and Candidates Retreat — CTK SLC
11
Commission on Ministry Meeting, 9:30am — CTK SLC
13
29
Deans Meeting, 1 pm — CTK SLC
29-10/1
Clergy Conference — CTK SLC
October 2010
4
Standing Committee, 11:30 AM — CTK SLC
9
11
Columbus Day - Diocesan Office Closed
29-31
Deacons Retreat — CTK SLC
November 2010
1
All Saints Day
1
2
Election Day
5
Bishop to Women’s Cursillo Sacrament Rollo & Eucharist, 10am — CTK SLC
5-7
Middle School Retreat — CTK SLC
6
Bishop Love to Regional Confirmation 11AM-1PM - Cathedral, Albany
7
Bishop Love to Women’s Cursillo Closing, 4pm — CTK SLC
11
Veteran’s Day
13
17
Trustees Meeting, 9:30am — CTK SLC
23
Deans Meeting, 11am — CTK SLC
25
Thanksgiving Day - Diocesan Office Closed
28
1st Sunday of Advent
December 2010
4
Diocesan Council Meeting 9:30AM-2PM — CTK SLC
5
2nd Sunday of Advent
6
10-11
Youth Lock-In, Cathedral Albany
11
12
3rd Sunday of Advent
19
4th Sunday of Advent
25
Christmas Day - Diocesan Office Closed
31
New Year’s Eve - Diocesan Office Closed
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News Flash! Just as The Albany Episcopalian was about to go to press, Bishop William Love
made the following announcement…
April 30, 2010
Statement from the Rt. Rev’d William H Love, Bishop of Albany, on the Restoration of the
Rt. Rev’d Daniel W. Herzog
As most of you are aware, shortly after his retirement as the Eighth Bishop of Albany, Bishop Herzog resigned his Holy Orders. In
so doing, he made one of the most difficult decisions of his life, one that he has struggled with these past three years. He did so in
obedience to his understanding of what he believed the Lord was calling him to do at the time in preparation for returning to the
Roman Catholic Church, which was the Church of his youth.
For the past three years, Bishop Dan and I have maintained our
friendship and have talked on several occasions about his decision
to return to the Catholic Church. After much thought and prayer he
has discovered that his heart is still very much with the people and
Diocese of Albany whom he truly loves and committed his entire
36 years of ordained ministry serving. Earlier this Spring, Bishop
Dan asked if I would be open to him returning to an active ordained
ministry as a priest in the Diocese of Albany. I asked him; if possible, would he consider coming back not only as a priest, but as a
bishop in order to assist me in ministering to the Diocese.
On Maundy Thursday, Bishop Dan and I went to New York to
meet with the Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev’d Katherine Jefferts
Shori. Bishop Dan rescinded his renunciation and the Presiding
Bishop with the advice and consent of her Advisory Council,
accepted and restored Bishop Herzog effective April 28, 2010.
Left to right: Bishop David Ball, Bishop Daniel
Herzog and Bishop William Love
Earlier today, while meeting with the priests of the Diocese, during the Annual Priest Retreat, I announced that Bishop Daniel
Herzog has been fully restored to the Ordained Ministry of this Church, with the attendant obligations of Ministerial office, and
endowed with the right to exercise the gifts and spiritual authority as a Minister of God’s Word and Sacraments in this Church
conferred on him in his Ordinations. I invited Bishop Dan to celebrate the closing Eucharist at the retreat.
Though he has never really been absent from our common life, I invite you to join me in formally welcoming Bishop Dan and
Carol back to the full communion of the diocese and the wider church. During the past three years, they have continued to support the
work of the diocese and to participate in a non-ordained capacity. His restored role will be of help in carrying out the work of the
Church, and I will be asking him to assist in this Diocese under my direction as is true of any retired bishop. Similarly, Bishop David
Ball as been assisting me in various ways these past three years and by the grace of God will continue to do so. I am very appreciative
to Bishop Ball and now Bishop Herzog for their willingness to join me in ministering to the people of the Diocese of Albany.
All baptized Christians, both laity and clergy, have a share in the apostolic mission the Lord holds out for the Church and I am
delighted that Bishop Dan and Carol can officially take their place among us again in the Diocese of Albany. I ask your prayers for all
who labor for Christ and his kingdom across these nineteen counties.
+Bill
Statement from the Rt Rev. Daniel W. Herzog on his restoration:
I want to extend my deep appreciation to Bishop Love and to the Presiding Bishop for their kindness and pastoral solicitude. Carol
and I are grateful for the continuing opportunity to serve our Lord and His church in the Diocese of Albany. My only plan is to assist
in any way Bishop Bill directs. We are honored to resume a fuller place among the clergy and laity of the diocese.
Your Brother in Christ,
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+Dan
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Something Always Happens
When We
Pray
Order of St. Luke Healing Conference
Saturday, July 17, 2010 ~ 9:00am – 4:00pm
Christ the King Spiritual Life Center, 575 Burton Rd, Greenwich, NY 12834
Teachings & testimony by Fr. Nigel Mumford
Praise and Worship
Healing Service w/ the Laying on of Hands
$35.00 per person for conference only
$45.00 per person for conference and lunch
To register:
Call Sandra at 518-692-9550 x 202 or
email healing@ctkcenter.org.
Overnight accommodations available for an additional
charge. Please inquire by calling our Front Desk.
The Rev. Nigel Mumford, a former drill instructor in the Royal Marine Commandos was born and educated in
England. After witnessing the healing of his sister, Julie Sheldon, a ballet dancer with the Royal Ballet in 1989 he
dedicated his life to the healing ministry. From 1996 to 2004 Fr. Mumford was the director of the Oratory of the
Little Way, a healing retreat center in Ct. In 2004 Fr. Mumford became the director of the healing ministry at
Christ the King Spiritual Life Center with the Episcopal Diocese of Albany.
In 2008, A new program was created at the Healing Ministry, called “The Welcome Home Initiative” led by Fr.
Nigel, and two other retired military men, Bishop David Bena, and Lt Col. Noel Dawes. It provides ministry and
resources for health and healing, and to show our appreciation to the men and women who served.
Fr. Nigel lives with his wife Lynn in Greenwich, NY. He is also a circuit speaker for the International Order of St
Luke and he serves on the international board of directors of Christian Healing Ministries, Jacksonville FL.
Fr. Nigel had been hospitalized with H1N1, pneumonia, and secondary pneumonia in October 2009 and was near death. He was in
a chemically induced coma for 19 days, after being put on a ventilator. He was then given a tracheotomy. 6 weeks in ICU and 3
weeks at a Rehab facility, Fr. Nigel was sent home to continue his recovering. The pulmonologist told him; “you were as close to
death without dying that he has seen”. Fr. Nigel gives praise to God and thanks to all the intercessors who lifted him up in prayer,
he is alive because of prayer. Thank you Jesus!
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The Diocese of Albany is One Church
fulfilling the Great Commandment and
Great Commission, moving from
membership to discipleship; equipping,
emboldening and sending disciples to
make disciples.
BISHOP LOVE’S VISITATION SCHEDULE
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Schedule of Publication for
The Albany Epsicopalian
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WEB NEWS
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June
St. Sacrament Church, Bolton Landing
Christ's Church, Duanesburg
St. Hubert's Church, Lake Pleasant
Ordaination - Kyle Tomlin, 7pm, St Albans, Phila, PA
Grace Church, Canton
(July, August, September to be determined)
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October
Grace Church, 11am, Waterford
Christ Church, Hudson
Down and Dromore Clergy Conference, Donegal
Church of Our Saviour, Lebanon Springs
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November
Regional Confirmation, 11AM-1PM, Albany
St. Luke's Church, Chatham
Grace Church, Mohawk
St. Andrew's Church, Albany
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December
St. Luke's Church, Mechanicville – CTK SLC
St. John's Church, Massena

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