POHICK POST

Pohick Episcopal Church

9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079 Telephone: 703-339-6572 Fax: 703-339-9884
Let your light so shine (Matt. 5:16)

MAY 2012
dings themselves are wonderful celebrations, but just as meaningful for me (and for them) is the premarital counseling work we do together. These sessions allow us to renew our old friendships in a deeper and more spiritually mature way. More importantly, they allow the couples to build their marriages upon the firm foundation of our Christian faith (Luke 6:48), as well as to procure for themselves a toolbox of spiritual and psychological instruments to help nurture their married relationships. It is my greatest hope that these will help them to have strong families and go on to raise their children in the knowledge and love of the Lord. For them and for those enroute to that stage of life, they need the support of our entire congregation. Our college students (or those pursuing careers outside of college) particularly need our help and attention, since they are typically in emotionally vulnerable places, being away from home and facing new pressures, usually without the support of a local congregation. And so as they graduate or come home for summer break this month, keep an eye out for them. Seek them out in church, coffee hour, or through other avenues. Engage and encourage them. Pass onto them job leads. Hire them yourself, if you are in such a position. Let them know that we love and care for them - because we do. As the late Oscar Wells often said, This next generation is the future of the church. We have to take good care of them! I could not agree more.

The Reverend Donald D. Binder, PhD

From The Rector

uring March and April of this year, I was delighted to see a large number of our college students and recent graduates in church over their Spring Breaks or on Easter Day. Being now in my eleventh year at Pohick, I remember meeting most of them as they were entering EYC as pre-teens. Together we have been on Mission Trips, Shrine Mont retreats, and various outings as well as in Confirmation classes. From these times, I really do feel like a spiritual Father to many of them, and it is with a fathers pride that I see them making their way through their studies and moving towards successful careers in the fields of their calling. Presently, Pohicks young adults populate nearly all of Virginias major universities, and a few beyond. With those who have dared friend me on Facebook (I am not sure I would have done that with my priest back during my years at Penn State!), I keep up with the ebb and flow of their papers and midterms, their academic triumphs and disappointments, and yes, their weekend parties. Every so often, Ill write an encouraging word or comment to let them know I am thinking about them. And of course, they can see what is going on back home through my occasional postings. More recently, it has been among my greatest joys to work with some of our recent or soon-to-be graduates in preparing for their marriages. The wed-

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Senior WardenS report

Mike Elston, Senior Warden Isaac Asimov wrote that it is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be. Pohick is experiencing a lot of change these days. Some changes can be embraced; others can be lived without. In the midst of change, the Vestry will continue to seek the Holy Spirits guidance as decisions are made that will lay the foundation for Pohicks future. One change that could be done without is the departure of the Reverend Lyn Youll Marshall, whose ministry as assistant to the rector has been a great blessing for Pohick. Many wonderful changes have taken place under her guiding hand, including the institution of the Alpha, marriage, and parenting courses. Her kind and gentle presence has comforted so many over the past four years, and it is an understatement to say that she will be greatly missed. Pohick lost a beloved member of the parish at the end of March. Oscar Wells was a true gentlemen and a great friend to many. His unexpected death hit all very hard, but it has been a privilege to see how the parish has rallied around Jackie and her family with prayers and support in this difficult time. Oscars legacy, particularly with the youth ministry, will have an impact on Pohick for years to come. Pohick is also preparing to say farewell to Daniel Cenci, who has been Pohicks seminarian for the past two years. Daniel is a humble man of God and a powerful preacher who has become a great addition to the Pohick family. The role of seminarian is, by design, temporary and transitory, and he will graduate from VTS shortly. But he will go on to the next chapter with love and thanks. There is no doubt that he will be an outstanding priest. Physical changes are also coming to Pohick. The Vestry has approved the installation of a new drain for the area just outside the nursery and the Common Room that should prevent the recurring flooding that has been experienced. This will involve boring a hole under the southwest corner of the Common Room. All of this will be done before the Common Room floor is replaced, which the Vestry has also approved.

That work will take place this summer after Vacation Bible School. The Vestry also approved the purchase of 150 new chairs for use in the Parish House. The new floor and chairs will be paid for by gifts from members of the parish, including a substantial gift from Jane and Fuzzy Thurston, as well as two anonymous gifts totaling $20,000. The chairs will be manufactured in the United States, thanks to the leadership of Rita Stankwitz and other members of the Vestry who have pledged funds sufficient to cover the cost difference between American-made and imported chairs. Pohick has been fortunate to have so many parishoners who believe in Pohicks future, and have generously supported the renovation of the Parish House. The Finance Committee, chaired by Treasurer Jim Bartholomew, has instilled much thought and care into advising the Vestry on the management of Pohicks finances. This year has the potential to be a challenging year, as pledges fell short of last years goal. To date, however, the Congregation has stepped up to fill the gap with additional giving each Sunday. Pledged or not pledged, the Vestry is grateful for the financial support provided by the parish each week. For those that have not submitted a pledge, please consider making one to help the Finance Committee and the Vestry better budget and plan for the rest of the year. Finally, thanks to the hard-working acolytes. April had five Sundays, and Tom Buckner asked adults to serve on the fifth Sunday to give the youth a break. Pohick is blessed to have a great cadre of acolytes, as well as some terrific adult volunteers over the years. That includes Beth Cooke, who has served in that role for the past couple of years and who leaves it with the heartfelt thanks of the Vestry for her service. Anyone interested in filling that void and assisting with the acolyte program, please contact Tom Buckner. So change always exists, but it is not the only constant. Christians know that Jesus Christ is the true constant in life. As Pohick continues to change, the focus should be on the changes that place Christ at the center of life and help to carry out the Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations. Matthew 28:19.

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POHICK CHURCH ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT

Shrine Mont, Virginia
Dates: June 22 - 24, 2012, from Friday dinner (5:30 pm) through Sunday lunch (12:30 pm) Sign-up Deadline: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Shrine Mont Overview: It is that time again for fellowship, and physical, mental, and spiritual renewal at Shrine Mont in the beautiful mountains of Virginia! Shrine Mont, located in Orkney Springs, 13 miles west of Mt. Jackson, Virginia, is a conference center managed by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. Shrine Mont consists of 1,100 acres of forest land featuring trails, lakes, hills, and streams at the edge of the George Washington National Forest, which is a stones throw from the West Virginia state line. The centerpiece of Shrine Mont is an unusual open air stone chapel, the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration, from which Shrine Mont takes its name. Campers, conferees, and guests worship at this beautiful shrine regularly. Fees: The cost is $146 for adults (ages 13 and over), $95 for youths (ages 8-12), $42 for children (ages 4-7), and free for children under four. If a crib is required, there is a $6 fee for the weekend. Babysitting during adult sessions is available for an additional $10. Please note that these costs should not prohibit anyone from attending the retreat. Anyone needing financial assistance should contact the Reverend Don Binder at 703-339-6572. Fees are firm for the weekend, even for late arrivals. If arriving late, one can usually get dinner until 6:30 pm.

CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER

Shrine Mont

Pohick Church Annual Retreat June 22-24, 2012

Babysitting Service: For parents with children, there will be a super program for young people as well as a babysitting service ($10), so parents can attend activities. Babysitters will be available only during adult study sessions. What to Bring: While breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, bring snacks and a favorite beverages for evening fellowship time together at the Gathering Place. Also consider bringing a flashlight, Bible, jacket or sweater, fan, and other personal items. Study: There are three scheduled occasions to study, but note, no one is obligated to attend any of these planned sessions. One may choose to do ones own thing for part of the time, or for the entire weekend! Shrine Mont expects parents to be responsible for the actions of their children, especially during the periods between the three planned sessions.

2012 POHICK CHURCH RETREAT SHRINE MONT APPLICATION

Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________ Email:_________________________________________________________ Telephone:__________________________ _____ Adults ($146 each) _____ Youth (8-12, $95 each) Total enclosed: $__________
Enclose a check payable to Pohick Church, and mark Shrine Mont in the memo section. For more information, call the Parish Office at 703-339-6572.

_____ Children (4-7, $42 each) _____ Babysitting ($10)

_____ Young Children (3 and under, free)

_____ Cribs required ($6 each)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012

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Friday, June 22 Afternoon arrival 5:30 pm 7:30 8:30 pm 8:30 pm 9:00 pm until Saturday, June 23 7:30 am 8:00 am 9:00-10:30 am 10:30-12:30 pm 12:30 pm 1:00-4:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm until Sunday, June 24 8:00 am 9:00-10:30 am 10:30-11:00 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm 1:30-4:00 pm

2012 POHICK CHURCH PARISH RETREAT Shrine Mont, Orkney Springs, Virginia
Dinner Orientation in Art Hall Compline The Gathering Place Morning Prayer in Art Hall Breakfast Session I, Group Photo at Shrine Open/Activities Lunch Open/Activities The Gathering Place Dinner Session II in Art Hall Evening Prayer at the Shrine The Gathering Place Breakfast Session III in Art Hall Pack, Check-out Holy Eucharist at the Shrine Lunch Open/Depart
Shrine Mont Retreat Center

N W S E

Shrine Mont is located 1 hour south of Winchester or 1 hour north of Harrisonburg, and approximately 2 1/2 hours from the Washington, D.C. and Richmond metro areas. To reach Shrine Mont follow I-81 to Mt. Jackson (Exit #273). Turn left from DC or right from Richmond onto Rt. 703 (east), then right (south) on US 11, follow through town, turn right on Rt. 263 and follow approximately 15 miles to Orkney Springs.

Golf: Anyone desiring to play golf on Friday should plan to arrive at Shrine Mont no later than 10:30 am. Tee times will start at 11:30 am. Contact Reed Heddleston at 703-850-6784 for details on teams, course, etc. Tee times will also be available on Saturday. Directions to Shrine Mont: From Pohick Church, take I-66 west to I-81 south. Exit 273 at Mt. Jackson. Turn left on Mt. Jackson Road (Cty 292). Turn right on US 11 (traffic light). Turn right on to State Route 263 to Orkney Springs and Shrine Mont. The trip takes about two hours from Pohick.

2012 POHICK CHURCH RETREAT SHRINE MONT APPLICATION

Activities and Options: Indicate particular activities of interest. Tom or Susan Mayberry, 703-494-6108, will keep track of others expressing an interest in all options.
_____ Swimming _____ Tennis _____ Golf _____ Horseshoes _____ Other _____ Basketball _____ Sleeping _____ Hiking _____ Shopping _____ Volleyball _____ Fishing _____ Eating _____ Antiquing _____ Shuffleboard _____ Mountain Climbing _____ Bridge/other card games _____ Porching

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Junior WardenS report

Stew Remaly, Junior Warden Alleluia the Lord has Risen, and Spring is in full swing! God has blessed the area with vibrant colors, green grass, and mild temperatures. The parish grounds look fantastic. Thanks to everyone who came out to help with Spring Cleanup. John Sessums, Sexton, did another magnificent job organizing this very important event. Even with all the hard work on April 28, there is still more to do, so look for announcements in the bulletin or in the Post as more focused self-help projects are scheduled. Thanks again to all who serve on committees, especially the Building and Grounds Committee and Renovations Committee. The parish is truly blessed with extremely talented people. The following is a short rundown of a few of the major efforts of the committees.

ChriStian eduCation

Frances Sessums, Director of Christian Education It is time to plan for next years Church School. Volunteers are needed for this very important ministry. Helping in the Church School is both a rewarding and satisfying experience. Volunteering gives one the opportunity to grow in their faith as well as the knowledge of the Bible. It is also a way to get to know the young parishioners and the other volunteers. There are already quite a few people who have committed themselves to this wonderful ministry! However, positions are still available - teachers, storytellers, doorpersons, and aides. Training and support is provided for all of these positions. Volunteers are scheduled two times a month, and substitutes are available when needed. Anyone interested in this program, should contact Frances Sessums at 703-425-2857. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Pohicks annual Vacation Bible School will be held July 9 -13 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The curriculum being used is Gospel Lights SonRise National Park. Students will explore the awesome wilderness. During the week, they will learn to depend on Jesus as their all-powered Guide and Savior. This promises to be a week of fun and adventure. Please mark the calendar, and plan on attending! There will be classes for 2 year olds through fifth grade students. A parent or nanny will need to be on the premises for 2 year old children. This is requested so someone is available in case there is a problem. A nursery will also be available throughout the day for children of volunteers. The 6th - 12th grade students are encouraged to volunteer as teacher assistants. Many volunteers are needed to make this a successful week. There are openings for lead teachers, assistant teachers, recreation leader, snack leader and assistants, nursery leader, and assistants. Anyone interested in this program, should contact Frances Sessums at 703-425-2857.

Continued revisions to the initial draft of the Property Manual submitted by Jim Hays. Thanks to Mr. David Ratliff for the repairs made to the sidewalk on the west side of the Parish House leading to lower west entry. Disability Ramp: Waiting on two additional quotes from contractors to build a disability ramp for access to the northwest door. The Senior Warden, Junior Warden, and members of the Historic Pohick Church Foundation will present a concept plan to the May Architectural Review Board. Drainage Project: At the April meeting, the Building and Grounds Committee decided to postpone boring and emplacing of a four inch drain pipe from the brick patio area near the nursery and Parish House entrance to grass patio off of the annex. John Sessums is making one last check with the plumber and septic maintenance contractor to make sure no sewage pipes will be hit during the boring phase of the project. The committee will announce the time and date to complete the preparation work in the weekly bulletin. Renovations Committee: The Vestry approved purchase of the chairs and completion of the floor. Thanks to all on the committee for all of the hard work, time, and support to the many projects already completed, and for those that will near completion.

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This monthly report is part of the Vestrys ongoing effort to inform and update the Parish about the ongoing controversies within The Episcopal Church (TEC) and the Anglican Communion. These controversies largely involve the blessing of samegender unions, ordination of non-celibate homosexuals, interpretation of Scripture, and breakdown of traditional boundary lines between Provinces. April 30 was the deadline for the CANA Congregations - the churches that attempted to leave the Diocese of Virginia but retain control of the parish property and assets - to return control of those properties and assets to the Diocese. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Randy Bellows ruled in January that the properties at issue belonged to the Diocese, and set the April 30 deadline. As his deadline approached, the Diocese announced settlements of the various issues with St. Margarets Anglican Church in Woodbridge, Church of the Epiphany Anglican in Herndon, St. Pauls Anglican Church in Haymarket. The settlements generally required the parishes to vacate the properties, forgo any right to appeal the court decision, and pay back money spent from the parish treasuries since they broke away. Accommodations were made in some cases to allow schools in the parish buildings to continue to operate. A blogger affiliated with the CANA churches quoted St. Margarets senior warden as saying, This settlement is good news to us We are ready to move on in our mission of proclaiming Jesus Christ. Together, putting the legal dispute behind us, we celebrate who we are as Anglicans and followers of Christ. We trust in the path God has laid for St. Margarets Anglican, and look forward to where He plans to use our congregation to spread His transforming love. Meanwhile, Truro in Fairfax and The Falls Church filed notice of their intent to appeal the Circuit Court decision to the Virginia Supreme Court, and asking that the order to settle financial matters and vacate the properties be suspended. Then, a key development: The Diocese and Truro Church in Fairfax announced on April 17 that they, too had reached a settlement. It provides that Truro will deed the properties over to the Diocese by April 30; the Diocese will allow Truro to use the properties rent-free through June of next year; the two parties will work out a way for the Diocese to use part of the church from time to time; and significantly, Truro may maintain its affiliation with the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA), and may continue to refer to itself as Truro Anglican. In previous settlements, the Diocese and The Episcopal Church have insisted that

update on iSSueS in the angliCan Communion Don Brownlee

the departing congregations sever any ties with ACNA. The agreement said the two also have agreed to follow process by which bishops (presumably ACNA bishops) may visit Truro Anglican with the permission of Bishop Johnston. This is consistent with a long-standing Anglican practice that one bishop may not perform episcopal acts (such as confirmations) in another bishops jurisdiction without the latters permission. The joint statement also said the two sides had agreed to enter into a covenant of mutual charity and respect. It will be drafted by Bp. Shannon and Truro Rector the Rev. Tory Baucum, and frame the way the Diocese and Truro Anglican will deal with one another and speak of one another. The statement quoted Bp. Shannon as saying. What the Diocese has sought since the courts ruling [the January ruling referenced above] has been a witness and not merely an outcome. The parties have carried on a public dispute for five years and it is important that we publicly begin to make peace. The Rev. Baucum said, We are grateful for the Dioceses generosity in allowing us to continue to use the property for another 15 months at no cost. This allows us time to make a good transition to interim facilities and then to our new church home. They also disclosed that the two have been meeting together in prayer and conversation for more than a year. Bishop Johnston and I have become friends, said the Rev. Baucum. In spite of our significant theological differences, we care for and are committed to each other as brothers in Christ. Some who share his view on these issues of human sexuality angrily attached Rev. Baucum for calling Bp. Shannon a brother in Christ. What on earth? said one prominent blogger. The Bishop of Virginia is a heretic. Hes not a brother. Very disturbing and somewhat embarrassing announcement from an Anglican rector. Others saw it more positively: For my part, I deeply appreciate the work that Tory Baucum has invested in building a relationship with Shannon Johnston. We disagree about things that matter, (and I have no fear about Tory compromising on those things) but that doesnt mean we all have to spend the rest of our lives throwing rocks. As of the deadlines for this months Pohick Post, The Falls Church was continuing with its litigation. It asked for a delay in the April 30th deadline, and Judge Bellows scheduled a hearing late in the month on the request. However, the continuing Episcopal congregation there returned to what they see as their spiritual home for the first time in five years on Easter Sunday, holding services in the 1732 chaContinued on page 7

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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion,

continued from page 6 pel while the break-away congregation held its services in the larger, newer sanctuary, and the congregation of St. Stephens in Heathsville - which includes a number of former Pohickians - returned to its home April 14th. Bp. Shannon has announced a program called Dayspring to to discern and implement vision and strategy with regard to the returned properties. *** Just as these issues have split our diocese, they have split the greater Anglican Communion. Reconciling the differences - or deciding that they are irreconcilable, and figuring out what to do about it - will be among the most important challenges facing a the man selected to succeed Rowan Williams as Archbishop of Canterbury. The group that will recommend his successor to Prime Minister David Cameron - the Crown Nominations Commission or CNC, has begun its work. And for the first time, people from the Anglican Communion from around the world are being invited to share their views about the ministry of the next archbishop. An online comments form has been set up to allow anyone with internet access to send the CNC a brief message. Perhaps because the stakes are high, skirmishing over the Commissions work began almost as soon as Abp. Williams announced his plans to retire. One member of the CNC is a psychiatry professor at Bristol University in England, Glynn Harrison. The Guardian newspaper reported Harrison has written articles saying gay relationships fall short of Gods purpose in creation, and that there is some evidence those gays and lesbians can change their sexual orientation through therapy and pastoral ministry. Those who want the next Archbishop of Canterbury to support full inclusion of gays and lesbians in the life of the church pounced on that, saying The presence of somebody like Glynn Harrison on the commission really is unacceptable. The Church of England issued a statement on Harrisons behalf saying he does not believe in the concept of gay cure or gay conversion and has never been involved in offering any formal counseling or therapy in this area himself. Elsewhere: The Archbishop of Wales said Christians needed to show that the Gospel is good news for gay people and that all life-long committed relationships deserve the welcome, pastoral care and support of the Church. In a presidential address to the churchs governing body Abp. Dr. Barry Morgan reiterated that bishops in the Church abided by the doctrine of marriage as the union of one man with one woman. But he said they also agreed that it must welcome and support all, and were committed to further listening, prayerful reflection and discernment regarding same-sex re-

lationships. The Primate of South Africa wrote an Easter Letter to his province commenting on the defeat of the proposed Anglican Covenant by dioceses of the Church of England. This does not mean that the Covenant lapses, Abp. Thabo Makogoba wrote, nor does it mean an end to the fundamental underlying questions which the Covenant is intended to address. We still need to ask ourselves: who do we believe ourselves called to be by God, and what does it mean to speak of an Anglican Communion He said he felt disagreements over human sexuality had been poorly handled. We have been content to drift apart in our Provinces, on the basis of legal separateness, so that when differences arose we had lost our ability to connect and work through them in love together. If we are serious about living as a global Communion, we must address this. I still believe that the Covenant offers us an excellent framework for doing so, if we are prepared to work for it to achieve its full potential. Perhaps some of us must take a lead in exploring how it can reach its promise, on behalf of others who are unable to take that step at present. The newly-consecrated bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida made his public debut two days after his consecration by joining a march seeking justice for Trayvon Martin, the black teenager killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer. The Orlando Sentinel reported that Bp. Greg Brewer was the only white clergyman to address the Sanford City Commission meeting, where a group that included many leaders from the African-American churches urged city leaders to address the black communitys concerns about the shooting. The paper quoted the Rev. Andy Searles, a pastor with Aloma United Methodist Church in Winter Park, as saying I thought it was very courageous [of Bp. Brewster] It would have been very easy for him to sit in his office and organize the paperwork on his desk, but he made a statement of what the church should be. Bp. Brewer responded that it was not an act of courage, but one of faith and commitment to his diocese. Part of what Im trying to do is chart a course of what my role is as bishop in Central Florida. I dont want to hide out with my local churches. My role is to be involved in the life of my community as a Christian presence. Bp. Brewer grew up in Richmond, and remembers seeing Klan marches there when he was a boy. It is important to remember that despite all these controversies, the work of the Church - globally, nationally, and locally - goes on. Pohick contributed more than 300 pounds of food to LCAC last month, and responded generously to LCACs pleas to replenish its food supplies. Our Gunston Partners tutoring program is helping more than 20 students this year, one of the highest numbers ever.

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On Saturday, March 24, a dozen people attended an all day training session for new Historic Pohick Church Guild Docents. They watched a DVD showing Rev. Binders lecture on the history of Pohick, learned about church architecture from docent and living history player Laurie Kittle, and explored the cemetery with Chet Liddle. Denise McHugh gave a sample tour. Trained Docents continue to give tours following the 9:00 am and 11:15 am church services and during the week by appointment. Dick Hamily and Cynthia Jacobus gave a tour to 40 friends and visitors from the Reston Retirement Community. On May 12, a Symposium on Historic Clothing will be held at the church from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Tickets are $75 with a discounted rate of $65 for students and church members. The fee includes morning coffee and refreshments, lunch, and a tour of the church. For more information, contact Charlotte Knipling at 703-339-8196.

hiStoriC pohiCk ChurCh guild doCentS

Calling all children of the 60s or 70s - those that grew up going to summer camp, playing with friends, and reveling in summer freedom with no school and no cares. It is time for Baby Boomers to gather with folks their own age and have fun without kids. Shrine Mont Boomer Camp is the answer! A brainstorm of several folks from that era, Boomer Camp will begin on Sunday, July 15 at 4:00 pm and run through lunch on Wednesday, July 18. Relaxation rather than programming is the idea - think porch time, party time, pool time, and reflection time - for prayer, reading, or relaxing. Evenings will feature campfires, cookouts, games, dancing, and music. Clergy leaders are the Rev. Herbert Jones and the Rev. Rob Lundquist, who were St. Georges staff members back in the day. They will lead morning conversations on the parts of the Bible that offer humor and smiles. Daily worship will be offered, and both chaplains will be available to speak individually. Afternoons will be free for hikes, golf, winery visits, and other activities. Shrine Mont, a retreat center of the Diocese of Virginia, is located on nearly 1,000 acres in the Shenandoah Valley. Bring friends and sign up early - space is limited. Please visit www.shrinemont. com or facebook Shrine Mont Boomer Camp.

time for BaBy Boomer Summer Camp

the Brotherhood of St. andreW

Front row from left to right: Denise McHugh, Monique Clark, Roberta Fede, Nancy White, Jim Hayes, Laurie Kittle Middle row from left to right: Kevin Johnson, Jessi Johnson, Reed Heddleston, Ron Schow, Jim Bartholomew, Marlene McCabe, Charlotte Knipling, Micheyl Bartholomew Back row from left to right: Dick Hamly, Stella Kullstam

Historic Pohick Church Docent Guild Training Class

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is asking for donations of serviceable mens sneakers, low quarters, or boots over the next few weeks. A drop box is in the Common Room. These generous donations will support Brotherhood youth chapters in the metropolitan Washington, DC area that seek to provide adequate footwear for many homeless men frequenting the shelters and outreach programs. For more information contact Scot Greig at scot. greig@us.army.mil or 504-428-4181.

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the martha guild

Connie Myers The Martha Guild will meet on Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30 pm in Classroom A. Upcoming events and projects will be discussed. All women of the Church are cordially invited to attend this meeting. All questions should be directed to Connie Myers at 703-4554652 or jetskiing@hotmail.com. Lets Go To The Theater! The Martha Guild will be hosting an evening at The Little Theater of Alexandria on Friday, June 8. The performance for the evening will be All the Kings Women. The King is alive and well in Alexandria! This is the story of Elvis Presley told through the eyes of 17 enthralled, appalled, and obsessed women. Luigi Jannuzzis award-winning comedy goes from Tupelo, Mississippi, where a 12-year old Elvis wanted a BB gun instead of a guitar; to President Richard Nixons office, and Andy Warhols studio; from Cadillac salesman to Graceland guards. This touching comedy for every generation captures the effects that fame, generosity, and just being a nice guy can bring to others. Everyone, including family and friends, is invited to join this fun evening. The tickets will be $25 per person, and includes the performance ticket and reception prior to the show with drinks and desserts. The reception is from 6:45 pm until 7:45 pm with the performance beginning at 8:00 pm. Tickets will be on sale during the coffee hours. The Little Theater of Alexandria is located at 600 Wolfe Street in Old Town Alexandria. This is a great way to begin the summer! Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Virginia The ECW of the Diocese of Virginia will hold its Spring Open Board Meeting at Pohick on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The theme for this meeting is Many Paths - One Journey: Many Gifts - One Spirit. Registration will begin at 8:30 am with coffee, breakfast, and fellowship with the business meeting starting at 9:20 am. They will provide updates and information on some of their ministries and will have a youth rep-

resentative to discuss the Diocesan Youths ministry and the Nets For Life project. There will be two workshops. The first, Meet Me In Galilee, will be presented by Ellen Crawford and the Rev. David Neimeyer. The second, A Belly Laugh a Day Keeps the Psychiatrist Away, will be presented by Renee Cobb, author and international motivational speaker. Those that enjoy laughter will not want to miss this presentation! Lunch and the Holy Eucharist, celebrated by Rev. Binder, will follow the workshops. The cost for the day is $25 and includes coffee, breakfast, and lunch. Register for this event by May 17, 2012. Registration forms can be found on the Communication Center in the Common Room. This annual meeting is held at various churches around the state, so it is nice to have it held locally. PLEASE consider attending this event and learning more about the ECW of the Diocese of Virginia and sharing the day with ECW members from other churches. Reminder: All women of Pohick are considered members of the ECW of Pohick. Questions can be directed to Wendy Remaly at 703-897-9339, or Connie Myers at 703-455-4652. A team is being formed to participate in the Komen Global Race for the Cure to be held on June 2, 2012. Register on-line at http://globalrace.info-komen.org Select Join a Race Team Enter the Team Name: Pohick in Pink Register as: Walker - Registration is $40 Runner - Registration is $45 Sleep In for the Cure - Registration is $40 Kids for the Cure: ages 5 - 12. Registration is $25. Kids must be registered with a registered adult. Neil and Judy Sunderland will be hosting a victory lunch at the Church following the race for the team participants.

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health neWS

Carol Heddleston, Parish Nurse

any one time, 9% of drivers are talking on cell phones, which make them four times more likely to crash than those not talking on cell phones. Young Drivers One in four American teen drivers admits to texting while driving, and 40% of 12 to 17 year olds say they have been in a car where a teen driver used a cell phone in a dangerous way. In 2008, 3,118 teens between 15 and 19 died as a driver or as a passenger of a teen driver. 16% of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes are under the age of 20 12% of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes are between 20 and 29 years old Greatest lifetime chance of crashing occurs in the first six months after receiving a drivers license. Tips to Prevent Distracted Driving Put phone in trunk or glove box Put phone on silent Pull over to a safe location to make a call There will be a CPR Class on Saturday, May 26 for anyone wanting to learn the new HANDS ONLY CPR technique. The class will be held at 9:15 am in Classroom C/D and will last about 1 hours. Plan to attend by contacting Carol Heddleston at cheddleston@comcast.net by May 19. Pohick Church has an AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR on the wall outside the office in the Parish Hall.

Since 1994, an average of 42,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes each year. This figure includes people in vehicles as well as motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians who were struck by vehicles. Around 2.2 million people suffered serious lifechanging injuries due to vehicle crashes. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death in the United States for three to 34 year olds. Crashes are among the top three causes of death throughout a persons lifetime. Distracted Driving is defined as insufficient attention to the driving environment. Distracted driving has joined alcohol and speed as the leading factors in fatal and serious injury. In 2009, over 5,000 people were killed and 448,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted driving. Major contributors to distracted driving are texting and phone conversations. Several states have passed legislation making it illegal to use a handheld cell phone while driving. These laws give the false impression that using a hands free phone is safe. Talking on any phone requires the brain to multi-task - a process that interferes with safe driving. Vision is the most important sense for safe driving. However, drivers using phones look at but fail to see almost 50% of the information in their driving environment. Hands free devices are not a solution to driving distraction. Hands free devices do eliminate some risks like taking eyes off the road and keeping hands on the steering wheel. However, any phone conversation takes the drivers mind off the road. It is the conversation and not the device that creates the danger. Distracted drivers experience inattention blindness similar to tunnel vision. While distracted, the driver is not processing enough of the road environment to effectively monitor their surroundings, identify potential hazards, and respond to unexpected situations. At

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SEND NEWS!
Articles for the June 2012 Pohick Post are due no later than May 15! Forward input by email in Word compatible format to Lori Buckius, raebuck@aol.com. Design concerns & items for the Sunday Service Volunteers page should be addressed to Carmel Hodge, cchodge@aol.com.

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outreaCh
A great deal of the efforts of Pohick Churchs Outreach are conducted through the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC). This partnership allows Pohick to be most effective in helping to meet the needs in the community. LCAC Fun Facts LCAC operates the only food bank in southeast Fairfax County - Fort Belvoir and south. LCAC operates Lortons Attic - a thrift store that enables LCAC to assist individuals and families with clothing and furniture through a voucher program and generates support for LCAC. Beginning in May, Lortons Attic will be open on Sunday afternoons for customers and those who want to make item donations. The store is located at 9506 Richmond Highway at the intersection of US Route 1 and Cherwek Drive just behind the Williamsburg Square Family Practice medical offices. LCAC collects and distributes between eight and 10 tons of food a month. Currently, over 170 families and over 300 children are served by LCAC each week. LCACs Back to School program provides backpacks and school supplies to area children to start the school year - more about that in July and August. Kids Pack LCAC is starting an outreach called Kids Pack to ensure that children in lower income families can receive nutritious snacks after school or meals during long school vacations when they do not have access to school lunch or breakfast. For children who depend on school food programs, the LCAC Kids Pack allows them to have easily prepared, kid-friendly food when school is out! To support this outreach, please bring in a bag of food to the Common Room. Feel free to include a note - e.g. Enjoy these goodies - they are some family favorites. This is a really excellent way to involve the whole family in a meaningful outreach activity and to create awareness around the issue of hunger in the community. Donations needed - one item from each category: Breakfast - Boxed cereal -- either a big box or a package of individual serving cereals Lunch - Peanut butter and Jelly; Mac and Cheese; Oodles of Noodles: Spaghetti Os, etc. (ideally items that can be prepared in the microwave rather than oven or stove top) Snacks - Box of Granola Bars, or Fruit Snacks or Fruit Cups Drinks - Juice boxes **Students needing community service hours may collect and put together three kids packs for five hours of credit at LCAC. Please check with the teacher to ensure this project is approved. For volunteer service hours, contact LCAC at 703-339-5161 to arrange a drop off and to receive the credit documentation. Letter of Appreciation Pohick recently received a letter of thanks from Marilyn Mutchler, Treasurer for LCAC Board of Directors: Please again accept our sincere appreciation for your time and generosity. It is only because of people like you and your congregation that LCAC can continue to fight the effects of poverty. Our community food donations are typically very low in the late spring and summer so LCAC is so fortunate to have Pohick Church as such a consistent partner in our mission to help those in need. We love knowing that you will continue to have food drives for the LCAC clients! I know they would too. Thank you again.

The first Sunday of each month non-perishable food items are collected. These items are donated to the Lorton Community Action Center Food Pantry. Please consider bringing an item or two to include as part of the alms giving. Food brought to the Church for the 9:00 am service is brought to the altar by the ushers for a blessing. Food items can be brought at other times, and left in the Common Room for delivery to the LCAC. Suggested items include canned fruits, vegetables, soup, boxed cereal, brown rice, pasta, and pasta sauce. No glass jars, please.

lorton Community aCtion Center food pantry

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SympoSium on hiStoriC Clothing at hiStoriC pohiCk ChurCh

On Saturday, May 12 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, the Historic Pohick Church Docents Guild is sponsoring a Symposium on Historic Clothing covering the 18th and early 19th centuries to be held at Historic Pohick Church. Speakers for this event are costume historians Mary Doering, Colleen Callahan, and Newbie Richardson. Topics include: The 18th Century Woman with a display of original clothing and accessories; The Federal Eras Virginia First Ladies - Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, and Elizabeth Monroe The Ceaseless 18th Century: How 18th Century Fashion Influenced Dress in the 19th, 20th, and 21st Centuries Tickets for the Symposium are $75 with a discounted rate of $65 for students and Church Members. The fee includes morning coffee and refreshments, lunch, and a tour of the church. Deadline for registration is April 27, 2012, and space is limited. For ticket information contact Charlotte Knipling at 703-339-8196 or c.knipling@gmail.com.

On Sundays after the 9:00 am and 11:15 am services, there is now a schedule of Pohick docents to give tours touching on the history of Pohick Church, architecture, preservation, and colonial church history. In addition to Sunday tours, opportunities for special tours are now being offered during the week for schools, clubs, and senior groups.

hiStoriC pohiCk ChurCh doCentS

EYC YARD SALE!

Saturday, May 5 7:00 am - 12 noon

Church Register
Baptisms
April 7, 2012 Louis Theodore Melancon Son of Louis and Heather Melancon Blake Christopher Johnson Son of Kevin and Jessica Johnson Tessa Ann Holladay Daughter of Darby and Tracy Holladay Eva Grace Kasdan Daughter of Steven and Sarah Kasdan Oscar Wells died on March 22, 2012

Please bring donations to the Common Room. Call Rusty Booth if big items require pickup. Proceeds go toward the summer youth Mission Trip to Rushville, Indiana.

Deaths

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Pohick Church Activities

May 2012
2 Wednesday
4p EYC Yard Sale Prep 6p St. Francis Choir 7p Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:30p HE/LOH

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Sunday

Easter 4b 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE I 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir 5p Youth Conf. Class 6:30p EYC ( Jr&Sr)

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Monday

MAY 1

Tuesday

9:30a Staff Mtg. 2:30p HE/FX 7p Tutoring

Thursday

Easter 5b 9:15a Bldg & 7:45a HE I Grounds 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE I 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir 5p Youth Conf. Class 6:30p EYC Dinner Night (all groups)

9:30a Staff Mtg. 9:30a Ann Mason Guild Mtg 2:30p HE/FX 7p Tutoring

4p EYC Yard Sale Prep 4p EYC Yard 5:30p LCAC Sale Prep Nutrition Class 6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

Friday

Saturday

7a EYC Yard Sale 8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Bldg & Grounds

6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p HE/LOH

10

5:30p LCAC Nutrition Class 6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

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8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Renovation Committee

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Mothers Day Easter 6b 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE II 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir

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9:30a Staff Mtg. 2:30p HE/FX 7p Tutoring 7:30p Vestry

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6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p HE/LOH

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Deadline for Pohick Post

5:30p LCAC Nutrition Class 6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

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6p Wedding Rehearsal

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20

Easter 7b 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE I 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir 5p Youth Conf. Class 6:30p EYC (all groups)

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9:30a Staff Mtg. 2:30p HE/FX

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6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p HE/LOH

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5:30p LCAC Nutrition Class 6:15p Bell Choir 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

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8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Renovation Cmte Mtg 10a NSDAR 11a DAR Reception 1p Mullins Wedding

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8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a CPR

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Pentecost, Year B 7:45a HE I 9a HE II 10:15a Christian Ed 11:15a HE II 12:30p St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir

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Memorial Day Office Closed

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9:30a Staff Mtg. 2:30p HE/FX

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6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p HE/LOH

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8:30a ECW Open Board Meeting 7p EFM 7:30p Choir of Pohick 8:30p AA

JUNE 1

8a Brotherhood of St. Andrew 9:15a Bldg & Grounds 9:15a HPCF 4p Sounds of Pohick

Contact the Parish Secretary, Vonne Troknya, troknya@pohick.org, to list group meetings or events on the calendar.

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SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

6 MAY 7:45 9:00
Tony Marsico Lane Phillips

13 MAY
Rodger Jones Becky Wagner

20 MAY
USHERS
Dan Muir Mike Zane Stew Remaly Bill Patton Hal Yarwood Susan Yarwood

27 MAY
Ken Evans Pam Orel

3 JUNE
8 am Bob Davies Mike Vaughn

11:15 Mike Wooten

Don Homar K. Myers R. Jones

Dennis Myers Terry Mullins Wes Speer Greg Wilson

Jim Bartholomew Tom Bland Dru Hodges Edwardene Pitcock Kathy Kirkland Tom Mayberry T. Rivenbark L. Schwoppe Pitcock/Schmid BJ McPherson J. Holm A. Powell J. Schmid E. Pitcock S. Caesar A. Marsico A. Stribling M/M Bryant V. Newell TBD Stew Remaly

7:00 1:00

OPEN - UP LOCK - UP TELLERS

M. Booth J. Bireley

Sandra Caesar Bill Hosp

Chris Brown Don Cooke Matt Gurrola Jim Heller

Angela Edgemon Steve Edgemon K. Kirkland T. Buckner Heintze/Hodge J. Sunderland N. Bireley A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Merriam R. Teale/B. Wagner TBD E. Bartlett S. Caesar TBD M/M Ken Evans M/M Tim Lyon C. Hodge

10 am John Pasour Randy Cudworth Jim Foster Jan Hoffheins

T. Marsico M. Elston Faber/Hoffheins J. Wells N. Sage H. Parker J. Buckley C. Foster R. Stankwitz

12:15 Faber/Buckius AM
BJ McPherson J. Holm A. Powell J. Schmid E. Pitcock S. Caesar A. Marsico S. Homar

ALTAR GUILD

Kirkland/Hoffheins J. Sunderland N. Bireley A. Cannon C. Heddleston J. MacDonald M. Merriam R. Teale/B. Wagner K. Perconti R. Romine M. Yezek TBD

AM

FLOWER GUILD COFFEE HOUR

M/M Wainwright

TBD 8 am B. Wagner

7:45 R. Romine 9:00 M/M Garcia 11:15 M/M Thurston AM

TBD

M/M Vaughn

M/M Pehrsson

10 am Buckius Family

NURSERY GREETERS
Edie Bartlett M/M Haufe Muir (R) Thorson (P) Hoffheins/Faber

TBD 8 am Doug Smith

7:45 M/M Peterson 9:00 M/M Morawski 11:15 M/M Nelson 7:45 9:00
Thorson (R) Sunderland (P) Sage (P) Faber (R)

Anne Cannon

M/M Don Homar Marsico (P) Wagner (R) Hayes (R) Pasour (P)

10 am M/M Rivenbark

LAY READERS
Sassin (R) Heddleston (P) Cockroft (P) R. Booth (R)

Sunderland (R) Wagner (P) Gastrell (P) Faber (R)

8 am Pasour (R) Marsico (P)

11:15 Homar (P)

M. Booth (R)

Poad (R) Nelson (P)

M. Booth (P) Sage (R)

10 am Homar (R) Hayes (P)

The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Churchs website, www.pohick.org, under Ministries.

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SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

6 MAY 7:45 9:00
TBD TBD TBD TBD

13 MAY
TBD TBD

20 MAY
ACOLYTES
TBD TBD

27 MAY
TBD TBD

3 JUNE

11:15 TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

9:00 11:15

R. Stankwitz D. Hamly

F. Crawford D. McHugh

DOCENTS
M/M Hayes BJ McPherson

M/M Heddleston G. Delaune

10 am C. Knipling

Families of Pohick Church Volume 2 is now available. The first edition, published in 1991, contained the families named in the church registers from 1875 through 1959. The second edition extends the church families through 1985. Due to its length, which is 1099 pages, the second volume is in two books. The only church records to survive the Colonial Period were the minutes of the various Vestry meetings from 1732 through 1785. These minutes identified a large number of church members. Using the names from the Vestry Minutes, a search of archival files in Fairfax County and surrounding jurisdictions provided clearer and expanded information on families. While Volume 2 is a genealogical undertaking, it was possible to construct written pictures of the lives of the earlier families which the reader may find of interest. The authors, Chet Liddle and Pat Osisek, will be in the Common Room on May 6 after the 9:00 am service to answer any questions. Families of Pohick Church Volume 2 will be on sale at Pohick Church. The Church will receive all revenue generated by the sale of the books.

familieS of pohiCk ChurCh

On Sunday, May 6 during the 9:00 am Coffee Hour, Chet Liddle and Pat Osisek will have a book signing for their newly published book The Families of Pohick Church Volume 2 Learn about Pohicks rich history and take advantageof special pricing at this event!

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Northern Virginia is now recruiting volunteers in northern Virginia for friendly visits to patients at the end of their life. Visits made by volunteers help patients and touch families. HELP by visiting patients or working in the office. Orientation and assignments are made according to individual preference. Please contact the Volunteer Services Manager at 703-270-4300 or VolMgrNoVA@vitas.com.

hoSpiCe volunteerS needed

The Purpose of Pohick Church is to be a nourishing community where Christs love is experienced and taken beyond its walls.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 2 Lorton, VA

VESTRY GRAM
To: The Vestry

Date: _____________________ Subject: _____________________

From: Pohick Church Staff

Rector: Assistant: Priest Associate: Seminarian: Minister of Music: Director of Christian Ed: Youth Minister: Parish Secretary: Finance Admin: Sexton: The Revd Donald Binder, PhD Vacant The Revd Dr. Ruth E. Correll, Ed.D. Daniel Cenci Linda Egan Frances Sessums Rusty Booth Vonne Troknya Mike Morgan John Sessums

Pohick Church Vestry

9301 Richmond Highway Lorton, Virginia 22079-1519

Return Service Requested

Pohick Church

Sr. Warden: Mike Elston Jr. Warden: Stew Remaly Treasurer: Jim Bartholomew Register: Kathy Kirkland Members: Femi Ayorinde, Jud Bireley, Michele Booth, Tom Buckner, Andrea Gurrola, Rodger Jones, Tony Marsico, Kristina Myers, Tom Rivenbark, Leslie Schwoppe, Rita Stankwitz, Clay Sweetser

Telephone: 703-339-6572 Fax: 703-339-9884 Church Office Email: Troknya@pohick.org Web Site: www.pohick.org