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)
From The Priest in Charge
The Reverend
Dr. Lynn P. Ronaldi
A s leaves began changing colors in October, sig-
naling a transition between seasons, our parish
family was experiencing a transition of its own. We
celebrated Father Don’s and Chris’ 17-year minis-
try at Pohick, as they accepted Don’s new call as
Chaplain to the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusa-
lem. Shortly thereafter, I was delighted to accept
the Vestry’s call - approved by Bishop Shannon - to
become your Priest in Charge.
Ministry transitions typically follow a pattern:
first, hearing the Lord’s surprising but clear call;
prayerfully discerning the direction of the Spirit;
and obediently going where God calls. In any of
life’s transitions, we enter a process of leaving what
is behind and standing in a threshold. There we are
unsure of what lies beyond. However, we are filled
with an unmistakable sense of “rightness,” joy, and
anticipation, as we humbly walk through that door
and trust what is ahead.
I sense that Fr. Don experienced this as he ac-
cepted God’s call to the Diocese of Jerusalem and
the Middle East. I certainly did, as I accepted God’s
call to shepherd Pohick. And what’s more, the joy
seems mutual.
One after the other, you expressed your delight.
Our talented and incredibly devoted Senior Warden
Beth Altmann and Junior Warden Clint Herbert,
as well as every Vestry member, the entire Com-
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munity of Hope, the Brotherhood of St. Andrews,
the Ladies’ Guilds, the communications ministry,
and all ministry leaders, all staff, and way too many
of you to list: all of you have embraced all of us -
Tom, the girls and myself - with genuine hospital-
ity and love. There are too many to name; know that
I treasure every one of you! I cherish your warmth,
energy, and enthusiasm! The Lord has given me the
fierce but gentle love of a shepherd for you, and my
heart melts when I am with you.
Someone recently said they like how I “smile so
often.” My response is: “I’m happy!” Your gestures
of encouragement and love lift me. Your support
and prayers give me the strength to take on two
positions while searching to fill my former one.
Some have asked me to explain the difference
between “priest in charge” (PIC) and “rector.” The
PIC process basically is a shortened search process.
The bishop approves a candidate for the vestry to
interview immediately, as opposed to the tradi-
tional rector search that may take as long as 18-24
months and require an interim.
The PIC then shares the canonical responsibili-
ties of a rector: organizing, overseeing and equip-
ping other clergy, staff, and lay ministers; modeling
and directing the spiritual health and formation of
the congregation; becoming involved, connected
and communicating with the community, diocese,
and beyond; leading Vestry meetings and planning
strategically; and making liturgical and campus-use
decisions.
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From The Priest in Charge: continued f rom page 1
At my former parish, I was PIC for less than
18 months when the Vestry and I began a “mutual
ministry review” (MMR) process. The Canon to
the Ordinary coordinated the MMR, analyzing a
survey, clarifying hopes, dreams, and mutual expec-
tations going forward. By that time, we knew one
other, and there was an easy call and acceptance. At
Pohick, our Vestry and I have expressed confidence
in this process as we prayerfully listen and discern
where God is calling us - upward and onward!
This Sunday as we celebrate the Feast of All
Saints, we will baptize four infants and an adult into
the Body of Christ at Pohick! Soon we will reach
the end of a liturgical year and begin a new one at
Advent. In addition to leading prayer, worship and
study, providing pastoral care, and overseeing min-
istries, my priorities are to call an assistant priest;
work with stewardship and finance for a balanced
budget; and begin a strategic planning process that
involves the parish.
The process to fill the assistant’s position will
be similar to Fr. Don’s in calling me. We will post
a job description on our web site and through the
Diocese. Once I have screened candidates and nar-
rowed the field, I will assemble an advisory com-
mittee to interview them and recommend one. I
will issue a call.
In our earlier process, know that Fr. Don and
I were on the same page theologically. This is one
reason Don enthusiastically called me to Pohick. It
is also a key reason I joyfully accepted. I am moder-
ate in belief and practice, committed to mutual love
and respect, and to remaining solid and steadfast in
community.
In a recent sermon on our founding fathers
transcending disagreements to remain united in
prayer and action, I proposed that we prayerfully
examine our own motives; avoid self-righteousness;
practice humility and civility; and focus on serving
the common good together.
The Washington Post recently wrote about pro-
lific Wikipedia Editor Steven Pruitt, who claimed
Pohick Church as his favorite project. When CBS
Pohick Episcopal Church
interviewed Steven, he said though the founding
fathers had significant differences, they overcame
them for the sake of serving others in community.
Incidentally, on November 10, we will celebrate
Veterans Day early with the dedication of another
highway marker: Pohick, the Church of the Wash-
ington Family.
As we approach Thanksgiving - the holiday
Washington created - let’s be especially mindful of
our strong community bond at Pohick. I am deeply
moved by the Holy Spirit-inspired array of com-
munity outreach projects that fill our Thanksgiving
and Advent seasons. These include Christmas Mart,
the Candlelight Dinner, and so many opportunities
to reach out to those in need in our community. In
January, you will hear about the launch of Prayer
Ministry, expanding the monthly Kiki Coderre
Prayer Group to help me encourage the balance
of contemplation and action, and equip our com-
munity with additional spiritual resources. Grateful
for the grace of God the Father, the love of Christ,
and the unmistakable joy of the Holy Spirit, we will
continue this transition upward and onward!
New Pohick Directory for 2019
To help identify and get to know each other
better, a new Pohick Directory will be pub-
lished for 2019. Every member of the con-
gregation can help make this directory a suc-
cess! Professional photographers will be in the
Common Room on November 28-29 and De-
cember 27-28 to take photographs of church
members. Please make a portrait appointment
at church on Sunday or online at the Pohick
website. For questions, contact Kathy Kirk-
land, kkirkland2632@gmail.
com or Helen Parker, hel-
enandjeffp68@gmail.com.
Each participating family
will receive a free copy of
the directory and a free 8 x
10 of their directory pose.
Pohick Episcopal Church
Senior Warden’s Report
Beth Altman, Senior Warden
What a wonderful Pohick Farewell Reception
for Don and Chris Binder! It was amazing in so
many ways! The fellowship and good wishes surely
will give them the lift they need when they think
of dear Pohick church in the days ahead. To all who
came, provided a memory for the memory book,
shared pictures, helped with food, and gave to the
farewell purse, the Vestry sincerely thanks you! We
do know they arrived safely and are getting settled.
Hopefully Father Don will keep in touch when he
has the opportunity.
Shortly before Father Don’s departure, Bp.
Shannon approved the request to call Rev. Lynn to
be the Priest in Charge (PIC). Following his ap-
proval, the Vestry unanimously approved calling
Rev. Lynn to be the PIC. Prior to coming to Po-
hick, Rev. Lynn served as a Rector in two parishes
in Mississippi, and before becoming a priest, Rev.
Lynn served as a Chaplain for five years.
I am very grateful to each of you who have let
me know how much you like Lynn! Please join the
Vestry in welcoming Rev. Lynn as the new Priest in
Charge!
It has been a very busy fall with plenty of good
fellowship and laughter shared on many occasions
as we worked together. In the midst of all the ex-
citement of the Fall, preparations were being made
for two classes that started in October. The first
class is an Alpha class for 20/30/40s age group!
Held between the 9:00 am and 11:15 am services,
this class has been well attended. Thanks to Jane
Rolander and her helpers for their enthusiasm and
leadership!
‘The Mourner’s Path’ also started in October.
Thanks to Nancy Bireley and Bruce and Beth Baird
for leading the weekly meetings. This class is highly
recommended for anyone that has experienced a
loss either recently or in the past.
IMPORTANT! The church directory is being
updated! The directory is full of great information
– put names and faces together, find addresses, and
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phone numbers. Take this opportunity to update
personal data. Photographers will be available at
the church on two more occasions in November
and December. Helen Parker has the photo sched-
ule information. Be sure to sign up to appear in the
Directory.
The Christmas Mart is November 15! The
Christmas Mart is always held the Thursday before
Thanksgiving, and is hosted by the Ann Mason
Guild, the Martha Guild and The Women of the
Church. What a great day it is! Come, bring friends
and neighbors to see all the items available for sale,
enjoy the delicious lunch, and tour the Church.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, take a
moment to be grateful for blessings. This has been a
year of unexpected surprises for many. It is a time of
reflection and gratitude. Please take time to think
about all the many ways God has blessed you over
the past year and lifted you up when you may have
been struggling with a difficult situation.
November is also the month we launch our an-
nual stewardship campaign. In the upcoming weeks,
there will many stories about stewardship. This is a
personal decision; however, understand that stew-
ardship pledges are a key component when the fi-
nancial committee develops the FY 19 church bud-
get. Every contribution does make a difference!
In the past few months, several new families
have been welcomed to church services! Pohick is
a very talented church with warm hearted people,
so try to approach new people and make an intro-
duction. Invite them to coffee hour, and introduce
them around to others! This is also the PERFECT
time to invite family, friends and neighbors to come
visit the church!
The fall clean-up was a big success and it was
so good to see so many tasks getting checked of
John’s to-do list. It was nice to see informal work-
ing groups team up and share a task! As a result, the
grounds and the buildings look even better.
Any questions or thoughts can be shared in per-
son at church or coffee hours, or call at 703-644-
6639 or email at philbethaltman@cox.net
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Postcard from Jerusalem
Dear Pohick Family,
Chris and I would like to thank all of you for
the wonderful send-off you gave us during our last
weekend with you. The memories we have from
our farewell reception and final Sunday services
will only be exceeded by the even greater wealth
of memories we have from all our years together
at Pohick.
A special thanks to Rev. Lynn, Beth Altman,
Clint Herbert, and Micheyl Bartholomew, as well
as to all the Vestry, presenters, and helpers for their
heartfelt work in offering such a beautiful evening
that deeply touched our hearts. And thanks to all
who contributed to our incredibly generous fare-
well purse, which is helping to finance our mission
work here in Jerusalem, as well as to those who
wrote for our memory book, which brought tears
to our eyes as we read through your wonderfully
kind sentiments. And finally, thanks to the mem-
bers of the Brotherhood and others who helped
us cram our seventeen years of accumulated pos-
sessions into a tightly packed U-Haul truck on
Columbus Day. What we couldn’t fit, please feel
free to buy at next year’s Hodge Podge!
As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, we arrived
safely on October 16th
in Jerusalem, where we
were greeted warmly at
the gate by Archbish-
op Suheil and his dear
wife Shafeeqa. After a
few days of settling in,
I moved into my of-
fice and got straight to
work. The Archbishop installed me as his Chap-
lain at St. George’s Cathedral the following Sun-
day, October 21st, before a packed congregation
of resident parishioners and pilgrims from abroad.
Already Chris and I have accompanied the
Archbishop and his wife to a Diocesan Women’s
conference in Ramla, outside of Tel Aviv, and in
Pohick Episcopal Church
early November we will be going to Amman, Jor-
dan for our Diocesan Convention, known here in
Arabic as the Majma. In the months ahead, one
or both of us will be traveling to visit parishes and
Diocesan institutions not only in Israel and the
West Bank, but also in Gaza, Beirut, and Iran.
But in the meantime, most of my week is spent
at the Cathedral close, where we begin each week-
day with Holy Communion at 7 am, followed by
our welcoming of pilgrims, and our reading and
responding to the voluminous international cor-
respondence that comes to the Diocesan office.
This past Sunday, October 28th, I celebrated and
preached at the Cathe-
dral for the first time,
and I will be doing so
regularly from here on
out.
We are happy to be
hearing from many of
you through Facebook
and email, and we look
forward to welcoming
the pilgrimage group
next May, as well as
some others of you beforehand. In addition, we
were very pleased to hear that Bp. Shannon ap-
proved the Vestry’s request to appoint Rev. Lynn
as Priest-in-Charge. I know that with her leader-
ship, Pohick will continue onward and upward in
Christ’s service.
Please continue to pray for us, as we do for you
each day. May God bless you all. And may God
continue to bless the many ministries of Pohick
Church!
Faithfully,
Don+ and Chris Binder
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singing together and serving the parish. Rehears-

 Music Notes
Linda Egan, Minister of Music
als are Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, and the
choir sings on the first Sunday at the 9:00 am ser-
vice and the third Sunday at the 11:15 am service.
Hymns in History: Come, ye thankful people, Linda Egan or choir parents Pam Hogg and Julie
come #290 Elston have more information for you.
On Thanksgiving Day at the 9:00 am service, Welcome to new St. Francis Choir singers
we will offer our thanks to God for all his good- Rosemarie Schavland and Jack and George Sprin-
ness to us. We will sing “Come, ye thankful peo- kle. Welcome also to Jim Sanders, trumpeter.
ple, come,” a well-known hymn for Thanksgiving,
which was first published in 1844 in Psalms and
Hymns.
Henry Alford, its author, was vicar of a rural
parish that celebrated the harvest each year with
a Harvest Home festival. As part of the festival,
each family contributed a sheaf of grain which
was used to make communion bread throughout
the next year.
The hymn gives thanks for the successful com-
pletion of a fruitful harvest, which assures food
throughout the winter. In rural locations at a time Music Schedule • November 2018
when transporting food from other locales was Sunday, November 4 • All Saints’ Sunday
difficult, a good harvest was crucial to the well be- 9:00 am Choir of Pohick, St. Cecelia St. Alban
ing of the parish. Choir
The hymn also looks forward to the time when 11:15 am Gloria Jackson, soprano
we ourselves, God’s people, are purified and gath-
ered in to God’s presence to abide there forever. Sunday, November 11 • Pentecost 25 Proper 27
Hymn tunes are often named after the places 9:00 am Choir of Pohick, St. Francis Choir
where they were composed, or with which they 11:15 am TG Powell, mezzo soprano
were associated. The tune of this hymn, called
St. George’s, Windsor, is named for St. George’s Sunday, November 18 • Pentecost 26 Proper 28
9:00 am Choir of Pohick, Pohick Pickers
Chapel, Windsor Castle, where George J. Elvey,
11:15 am St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir
the composer, was organist for 47 years. The tune
was first published in E. H. Thorne’s Selection of
Wednesday, November 21, Thanksgiving Eve
Psalm and Hymn-Tunes in 1858. The text and
- No choir rehearsals
the tune have been matched in Episcopal hym-
nals since 1871. Think of it: our great grandpar- Thursday, November 22, Thanksgiving Day
ents and before sang this hymn at Thanksgiving, - No choir rehearsals
as have our parents, ourselves, and our children.
Keep passing it on in your family. Sunday, November 25 • The Last Sunday after
Short Notes Pentecost: The Realm of Christ
The St. Cecelia St. Alban Choir is welcoming 9:00 am Choir of Pohick
new singers. Teens in grades 5-12 are eligible to 11:15 am Soloist
join. Those in the choir learn about music, liturgy,
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2018 Christmas Mart • Thursday, November 15
It is Christmas Mart month! The annual Po-
hick Church Christmas Mart, sponsored by the
Women of the Church, Ann Mason Guild, and
Martha Guild will take place on Thursday, Novem-
ber 15 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
There are MANY opportunities for the congre-
gation, women and men, to participate in making
this another successful Mart. A list of the various
categories and the respective chairmen is presented
below. Find a place to volunteer time and talents!
Attic Treasures ( Jane Goeller) - clean out clos-
ets and bring in unwanted items. Please make sure
items are clean and in useable/working condition.
Also looking for Christmas decorations - old/un-
wanted lights, ornaments, knick-knacks, etc.
Baked Goods/Pantry Shelf ( Judy Schmid & Ed-
wardene Pitcock) - donate homemade cakes, pies,
cookies, candy, fudge, breads, homemade jams, jel-
lies, preserves, relishes, vinegars, etc.
Pohickery (Ann Mason Guild, Wendy Remaly
& Angela Edgemon) - Pohick cookbooks, note-
cards, raffle baskets, pantry shelf items.
Consignment & Art Show (Lori Buckius) - fine
china, glass, silver, and crafts are sold on consign-
ment.
Decorations - help transform the buildings into
a beautiful Christmasy atmosphere.
Frozen Casseroles (Carol Heintze & Helen
Parker) - donate homemade frozen main dishes,
soups, sauces, casseroles, etc.
Jewelry (Anne Poad, Pat Osisek, Cammie
Liddle) - contribute old jewelry, both fine and cos-
tume.
Luncheon (Connie Myers) - help in the kitchen
preparing the delicious lunch served on Mart day.
Waitresses (Anita Stribling, Susan Pehrsson) -
volunteer to be one of the lovely waitresses dressed
in colonial costume to serve the delicious luncheon.
Outside Crafters (Connie Myers) - there will be
a few tables that are rented to outside crafters, who
add to the affair and help draw the crowds.
Docents (Docent Guild, Nancy Sage) - the
Church will be open for tours during the Mart.
Greeters - greet the guests at the front door of
Pohick Episcopal Church
the Parish House and handout the Mart Booklet.
Set-up & Cleanup (Kathy Kirkland) - this is
where the MEN of the Church are encouraged to
get involved! The assistance of their “muscle-pow-
er” is needed. The main setup, which is moving the
heavy furniture, takes place Tuesday evening, No-
vember 13. Cleanup, which places things back to
normal, begins right after the 2:00 pm closing time
on Mart Day.
Please see the Christmas Mart Newsstand in
the Common Room. There will be sign-up sheets
and information on the event.
There are MANY ways to get involved with
the Christmas Mart. It is a great way to meet new
friends and share hours of fun. Come join the fun!
The proceeds raised from the Christmas Mart are
divided among the Ann Mason Guild, the Martha
Guild, and the Women of the Church. Funds will
be used by these groups in various outreach pro-
grams. There will be many announcements and re-
quests for help. Hopefully, there will be a volunteer
opportunity for all. Please contact the names listed
above or in further announcements, or contact
Connie Myers at 703-455-4652, 703-201-2204
(cell), or jetskiing@hotmail.com.
2018
Christmas
Mart
November 15
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Thanksgiving Outreach for LCAC

Martha Guild
Once again the Outreach Committee of Pohick is
The Martha Guild will meet on Wednesday, No-
asking for help in providing LCAC with food baskets
vember 7 beginning at 7:30 pm in Classroom B.
for Thanksgiving so that those less fortunate will be
Discussion will focus on the upcoming Christmas
able to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. The list
Mart and other plans for the group. All Women
is provided below and, if possible, it would be great to
of the Church are cordially invited to attend. Any
include a $20 gift card to either Food Lion or Shop-
questions, please contact Connie Myers, 703-201-
pers (these are the stores closest to the LCAC clients)
2204 or via email, jetskiing@hotmail.com.
to allow them to purchase the meat for their meal.
Donations should be delivered to the church be-
fore the 11:15 am service on Sunday, November 18 Consignment Room • Christmas Mart 2018
so they can be delivered to LCAC for distribution to No longer valued items may be someone else’s
their clients. treasure! Review collectibles, vintage items, crafts,
Any questions, please contact Edwardene Pitcock, and accessories that can be passed on to others.
epitcock@mindspring.com or Connie Myers, jetski- Through the Consignment at the annual Christmas
ing@hotmail.com. Mart, items can be sold on consignment or simply
Thanks in advance for continually supporting of donated with the profits going to the Women of
Outreach projects to the community. Pohick. Consignors receive 75% of the sale price
with 25% going to the Women of Pohick. In ad-
Food Basket Contents: Please put items in a sturdy dition, new crafters are welcome to exhibit their
box or medium plastic container with a lid. Pack pro- products for sale. Be sure to tell others that may
duce in a separate bag. Gift cards may be given to Ed- create interesting gifts or crafts or have treasures
to sell, and provide them with contact info - Lori
wardene or Connie.
Buckius - 703-250-4590 or raebuck@aol.com.
2 cans corn (low sodium if possible) Warm Coat Outreach Project
2 cans collard or green beans (low sodium if possible)
For some it may be hard to imagine, but when the
2 cans of fruit (in juice)
temperature gets colder some families need to make a
1 small bag of sugar
choice between paying their utility bill and purchasing
1 package dry gravy (no jars)
a warm coat for their growing child. Help keep families
1 box of stuffing (no bags)
warm this winter by donating clean, used coats here in
1 brownie mix or cake mix with frosting
southeastern Fairfax County! They estimate that over
1 bottle of Canola oil
500 coats will be needed to meet their needs.
1 bag of rice
To help those in need in this area, Pohick Church is
1 bag of apples or oranges
having a “Coat Drive” to assist LCAC and New Hope
1 bag of potatoes
Housing with providing clean, gently used coats or
1 bag of fresh carrots
new ones for the upcoming cold weather. Coats of all
1 bag of onions
sizes - especially children and larger-sized adult coats
$20 grocery gift card (Shopper’s or Food Lion
are needed. Gloves, mittens, scarves or hats will also be
preferred)
welcomed.
Coats, gloves, mittens, scarves and hats will be col-
lected from now through Sunday, December 2. Please
bring donations to the Common Room and place them
on the table in the back corner near the closets.
Thanks in advance for continuing to support
Outreach Projects. Any questions, please contact Ed-
wardene Pitcock, epitcock@mindspring.com, or Con-
nie Myers, jetskiing@hotmail.com.
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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion
Don Brownlee, Member of Policy and Planning Commission
This monthly report is part of the Vestry’s ongoing effort
to inform and update the Parish about the ongoing con-
troversies within The Episcopal Church (TEC) and the
Anglican Communion. These controversies largely involve
the blessing of same-sex unions, ordination of non-celibate
homosexuals, interpretation of Scripture, and breakdown
of traditional boundary lines between Provinces.
A group of eleven theologically conservative
bishops in the Church of England (COE) have
warned against unilaterally making any changes
to its understanding of marriage. A similar group
in Wales issued a similar warning.
The Church of England’s bishops are under-
taking a project called “Living in Love and Faith
(LLF),” designed to
“to understand what it
means to follow Christ
in love and faith given
the questions about
human identity and the
variety of patterns of
relationship emerging
in our society, includ-
ing marriage, civil part-
nership, cohabitation,
celibacy and friend-
ship.” Its goal is to make new teaching materials
- and presumably, a recommendation on whether
to change the COE’s doctrines and practices with
regard to same-sex marriages - by 2020.
In a letter to the project’s chair, the Church
of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) stressed
the importance of considering views of the wider
Anglican Communion in dealing with these is-
sues.
“Our recent Anglican experience has made
clear that our deep differences in this area make
‘walking together on the way’ not only a challenge
ecumenically but within existing denominational
structures. We therefore think it essential that, as
part of providing teaching and learning, LLF must
Pohick Episcopal Church
also help us consider the implications of these
differences for our common life...Any change in
teaching or liturgy will also create major problems
for many of us both here and in the wider Com-
munion.
Referring to recent decisions by The Episcopal
Church, Scottish Episcopal Church and Anglican
Church of New Zealand to allow same-sex mar-
riages, they said “recent history tragically demon-
strates that introducing changes in teaching and
liturgy has consistently divided Anglicans glob-
ally and within provinces...What (the LLF proj-
ect) produces will not only prove vitally impor-
tant for our witness here in England and in the
world church but will either enable or undermine
our quest for unity-in-truth within the Church of
England and Anglican Communion.”
While acknowledging that our understand-
ing of Scripture has changed over the years, and
that God has “more truth yet to break forth out
of His Holy Word,” they said, .we cannot “simply
abandon what we have received in order to appear
relevant and avoid feeling uncomfortable.”
They urged that the project also address “the
practical consequences of these sincerely held
differences concerning how we live in love and
faith...We will then be able to consider how our
structures may need to adapt so as to enable good,
continued fellowship, respect, dialogue and co-
operation with one another in Christ while hon-
estly recognising the impact of our disagreements
on the shape and degrees of communion truly
present among us.”
In response, a group called “OneBodyOne-
Faith, which believes “it is entirely compatible
with the Christian faith not only to love another
person of the same sex, but also to express that love
fully in a personal sexual relationship,”said those
bishops were out of touch with not only society
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Pohick Episcopal Church
Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion,
continued from page 8
at large but the evangelical movement within the
Church of England.
“The evangelical world has moved on,” they
said, “indeed, perhaps this letter arises out of the
fear of recognising just this reality. They (CEEC)
no longer speak for all evangelicals; their sisters
and brothers still hold their evangelical identity
dear but have been courageous and open-hearted
enough to see a bigger God emerge, God power-
fully alive in LGBTI+ people and longing to be
known as good news for all, without exception.”
They said it was “both disappointing and dis-
ingenuous” for the bishops to try to “undermine”
the LLF process with: “the mention of ‘new struc-
tures’, veiled threats of schism, the crude and
cynical drawing in of global perspectives and the
misrepresentation of the situation in ECUSA.”
These are, they said, “exactly the kind of sabre-
rattling no-one needs right now.”
“Ultimately we must all answer before God
for those we have drawn to faith, and perhaps es-
pecially for those we have turned away, blocking
the movement of the Spirit and diminishing the
Body of Christ. These eleven bishops might well
ponder that truth.”
***
As reported last month, the bishops of the
Church in Wales have voted to take the first steps
toward allowing some form of blessing of same-
sex marriages in the province. They called the
present situation “pastorally unsustainable.”
A group of theological conservatives there
have pushed back, saying “We do not believe that
it is ‘pastorally unsustainable’ to teach that which
our good and loving Creator says is the right way
for his creatures to live: the way Christians have
lived for almost 2000 years across a world-wide
diversity of cultures..”
The group Evangelical in the Church in Wales
released a statement acknowledging, as the Welsh
bishops said, that “that churches have often failed
in their pastoral care of people with same-sex at-
November 2018 • Page 9
traction. We recognise that
the way we have spoken
about this issue has at times
been unloving and judge-
mental, and that this has
caused personal hurt and
left people feeling unable to
be honest about their sexuality. We repent of these
failures, and commit to doing all we can to ensure
our churches are fully welcoming and inclusive of
all. We welcome the Bishops’ wish to offer pas-
toral support and care for all same-sex attracted
people and commit to doing so with Christ-like
love.
“However, we believe that God’s revelation to
us regarding the nature of marriage and the prop-
er place of sex is beyond doubt, and that this must
be what guides our teaching and practice as an
apostolic church.”
“We stand with the large majority of the An-
glican communion and the large majority of the
world-wide church in affirming that which the
church has always believed and practised regard-
ing marriage and sex. We urge our Bishops not to
encourage the Church in Wales to take steps that
would lead to impaired communion with our An-
glican brothers and sisters in the majority world.”
***
In another sign of how these tensions over
human sexuality continue to play out within the
Communion, leaders of both the Province of Ni-
geria and Province of Uganda have threatened to
boycott the upcoming Lambeth 2020 if bishops
from The Episcopal Church are invited, and bish-
ops from the Anglican Church in
North America (ACNA) are not.
The Standing Committee of
the Anglican Church of Nigeria
reaffirmed previous demands re-
garding attendance at the once-
a-decade gathering of Anglican
bishops from around the world.
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Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion,
continued from page 9
Attendance is at the discretion of the Archbishop
of Canterbury; it said he should not invited bish-
ops “those Provinces that have endorsed by word
or deed sexual practices that are in contradiction
to the teaching of Scripture and Resolution 1.10
of the 1998 Lambeth Conference, unless they
have repented of their actions and reversed their
decisions.” If their demands are not met, bishops
from the Church of “will decline any invitation to
attend Lambeth 2020 and all other meetings of
the Instruments of the Communion.”
Abp. Stanley Ntagali, primate of the Anglican
Church of Uganda, had said at a major conference
of theological conservatives in June that “‘Unless
godly order is restored within the Anglican Com-
munion, we shall not attend other meetings in-
vited by Canterbury’”
Thus far Abp. Justin has not made any com-
ments as to his plans in this regard.
***
But another group of African Anglicans has
asked that something else entirely be high on the
agenda at Lambeth 2020: “Good News for cre-
ation and ecological justice” A group of bishops,
women leaders and young people from the Coun-
cil of Anglican Provinces in Africa (CAPA) issued
what they called an “urgent cry” at a meeting in
South Africa, saying these issues should be placed
at the top of the Lambeth 2020, and should also
be addressed by Anglican provinces and dioceses
“Scripture beckons us to bear witness, with words
and works, to the Good News of the redemption
and restoration of all creation according to God’s
purpose and will - Creator, Redeemer and Sus-
tainer,” a statement said.
They “acknowledge
and lament...our fail-
ure to live true to the
Gospel imperative to
steward creation for
the glory of God and
for the flourishing of
Pohick Episcopal Church
humankind and creation” and “our gravitation to
the greed systems of the world that have resulted
in gross inequalities and poverty, and continue to
rape the earth, erode the dignity of humanity, and
break genuine communion.”
They pledged to plant “indigenous and envi-
ronmentally friendly species” and remove “alien
vegetation which degrades the environment.”
They also committed to “using church land pro-
ductively, for example, for solar energy, and in-
creasing green cover and bio-diversity.”
The event was organised by the Anglican
Communion Environmental Network.”
Abp. Justin has invited the Anglican Com-
munion’s primates to help set the Lambeth 2020
agenda.
***
By the time you read this issue of the Pohick
Post, the Anglican Communion will have its 40th
province. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Wel-
by was to travel to Santiago on November 4th
to inaugurate the Igle-
sia Anglicana de Chile
(IACH) as a province. If
currently is a diocese of
the Anglican Church of
South America.
The IACH gained
provincial status after
the Standing Com-
mittee of the Anglican
Consultative Council,
and a majority of pri-
mates of the Communion Primates, confirmed
that the diocese should be given provincial status.
The effort to gain it provincial status began three
years ago.
Bishop Héctor Zavala Muñoz, primate of the
new province, said in a letter to his flock, “To-
day we see that it was worth all the effort and we
Continued on page 11
Pohick Episcopal Church
Update on Issues in the Anglican Communion,
continued from page 10
thank God that all this will be for the extension
of His Kingdom in our country and that many,
including those who have come to live among us,
may know Christ as Lord and Saviour,” he said. “I
thank the members of the Permanent Commis-
sion who worked tirelessly to make this dream a
reality. And in a special way, I thank the Electoral
College that for its work and discernment it was
possible to elect the three new diocesan bishops.
“May Christ receive all honour and all glory;
and his presence accompany us in this new stage
that begins for the Iglesia Anglicana de Chile.”
Abp. Justin said, “It has been inspiring to see
the flourishing of the Church in Chile under
the leadership Bishop Tito Zavala, in particular
its commitment to evangelism, growth through
church planting and discipleship of young people.
“I look forward to welcoming Bishop Tito as a
fellow primate, and ask for prayers for him and
God’s blessing on all of the people of Chile at this
significant moment for the life of the Church in
the country.”
It is important to remember that despite all these contro-
versies, the work of the Church – globally, nationally, and
locally – goes on. Through youth mission trips, food dona-
tions to LCAC, donations of school supplies and backpacks,
the Community of Hope and other outreach efforts, we
continue to “leak the love of God” to our neighbors in need.
As Bp. Shannon told us in June, “The Holy Spirit is as
present in the steady as it is in the remarkable. When we
assist those in need, it is the result of the Holy Spirit’s em-
pathy for a child of God.” And as our Sr. Warden reminded
us last year, “While human lives are limited in duration,
the church continues f rom generation to generation and
age to age…The fruit of our work with homeless children
at Christmas time may be realized 40 years into the future
when Pohick’s new rector tells her parishioners how the
love she felt at that 2017 party inspired her to overcome
her poverty, and to be the first in her family to graduate
f rom college then from seminary.”
November 2018 • Page 11
Send News!
Articles for the December 2018 Pohick Post are due no
later than November 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.
Pilgrimage to The Holy Land
Get on board for the 2019 Pilgrimage of Pohickians to
sites of the “Palestine of Jesus.” The Pilgrimage begins
May 14, and concludes May 27. St. George’s College-
Jerusalem will host the group and offer accommoda-
tions, lectures, worship, and new friends from around
the world. The price for this unforgettable experience is
$3430 plus air fare. For more information and registra-
tion, go to www.saintgeorgescollegejerusalem.com.
Robert and Bernice Kilmarx
and Anne Powell Scholarship
Looking for a way to offset some of the cost of
freshman year of college? Or a technical school?
Why not apply for the Robert and Bernice Kilmarx
& Anne Powell Scholarship?
The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage
and assist the youth of Pohick Church by provid-
ing financial assistance for graduating seniors; en-
couraging the parish to continue to provide prayer
and emotional support and raising awareness of
parish youth in post-secondary education. IF you
are a 2019 senior, a confirmed member of Pohick
Church with regular involvement in Parish Life
and have been accepted and plan to attend an ac-
credited post-secondary institution then you are
eligible to apply! A maximum of three $2000.00
scholarships will be awarded.
Why should I worry about that now? Gradu-
ation is still many months away. Well, one of the
qualifications to apply is that you are active in one
of the following programs: Acolytes, Youth Group,
Church School or Choir. So if you are not par-
ticipating, now would be a great time to get in-
volved and grow your spiritual faith while serving
the church community. You may even find that giv-
ing unconditionally feels good! Applications open
March 1, 2019 so don’t delay!
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Keeping it Current!
In addition to the pictorial directory, the Com-
munications Commission has taken on the task
of updating general parish information. There are
several corrections and changes since the last par-
ish pictorial directory was published. The help of
parishioners is needed for this project.
• Please check the current directory to ensure
listing is correct. Changes or updates should be
sent to the Communications Commission. Ideally,
cell phone numbers will be included in the new
Directory. There is room for a land line and up to
two cell phone numbers.
• Printouts of the current listings will be avail-
able for review at coffee hours with specific Sun-
days to be announced.
• Feel free to send name, address, telephone
(land line and/or cell phone) and email to listed
contacts for verification. It is possible to allow the
parish office to have information that will not be
included in the Directory.
If you have further questions, feel free to con-
tact Kathy Kirkland at kkirkland2632@gmail.com
or Helen Parker at helenandjeffp68@gmail.com or
call the church office at 703-339-6572.
Jackson-Feild
Every day at Jackson-Feild I felt closer to God...
I believe it’s the people who brought me closer.
I hold Jackson-Feild very dear to my heart
for opening a world so bright.”
These are the words of a 2018 GED graduate
and resident of Jackson-Feild Homes, a behavioral
health services facility for young people in Jarratt,
Virginia.
For more than 20 years, Pohick’s parishioners
have generously contributed Christmas gifts for
many of these young people for whom past Christ-
mases have not been happy times. The Ann Mason
Guild is again collecting donations for these gifts.
Please make checks payable to Ann Mason Guild
with Jackson-Feild on the memo line. Put checks
in the alms bag or in the Ann Mason mailbox in
the office. The young people at Jackson-Feild will
be grateful!
Pohick Episcopal Church
General Brown’s Scalpel
By Lawrence M (Larry) Nelson, MD, MBA
CAPT USPHS, Retired
We Are Family!
November brings Veterans Day as well as Thanks-
giving Day. November brings associated musings re-
garding the historical significance of Pohick Church.
The members of Pohick Church are family! And,
the family extends to George and Martha Washing-
ton! Indeed, at Pohick Church the family includes all
Americans!
As the church of George and Martha Washington
in the years leading up to the American Revolution,
Pohick Church certainly qualifies as “The Church of
America’s First Family.” George Washington served
as the first Commander in Chief. George Washington
proclaimed the first Thanksgiving Day as a national
holiday. Martha served along with her husband as a
critical contributor to success in achieving liberty.
Remember the 1979 hit song by Sister Sledge,
“We Are Family.” In 2017, the Library of Congress
selected this song for preservation as being cultur-
ally, historically, and artistically significant. The lyrics
refer to having faith as the family golden rule. Faith
in God promotes optimism. Optimism leads to hope
and confidence. Hope and confidence lead to achieve-
ment. Achievement builds a stronger family, a stron-
ger church, and a stronger America. We are family!
We are a family and a country steeped in faith!
The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is a worldwide
ministry founded in 1883 by a group of working men
at Saint James Episcopal Church in Chicago. The fo-
cus is to bring men, boys and youth to Christ. A mus-
cular form of Christianity is envisioned as a source of
strength for dealing with adversity. The Pohick Chap-
ter meets every Saturday morning at 8:00 am for a
hearty man’s breakfast, prayer, service, and study. New
members are welcomed with open arms.
By the way, the logo above is Saint Andrew’s cross.
As their patron saint, his cross comprises the flag of
Scotland and is also part of the Episcopal flag.
Pohick Episcopal Church November 2018 • Page 13

Pohick Church Activities • November 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
OCT 28 29 30 31 NOV 1 2 3
1st Stewardship Talk 7p EFM 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 11a CO-OP PYM Sr PYM Sr High
Proper 25b 7:30p Walking 7p Docent Guild 7:30p Healing Service 6:15p Bell Choir High 8a Brotherhood
7:45a HE I the Mourner’s 7p Boy Scouts of St. Andrew
9a HE II, GD Cel- Path 7:30p Choir of 9a Weight/
ebration Pohick Strength Training
10:15a Alpha 10a Yoga
11:15a HE I 1p 1st Sat Do-
3p Organ Recital cent Tour
6:30p EYC
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PYM Sr High 12p Bowman 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 11a CO-OP 6p Co-op 8a Brotherhood
All Saints Sunday/Baptism Funeral 6p St. Cecelia St. 6:15p Bell Choir presenta- of St. Andrew
7:45a HE I 7p EFM Alban Choir 7p Boy Scouts tions 9a Marker Ceremony
9a HE II 7p Walking 6p St. Francis Choir 7:30p Choir of 9a Weight/
10:15a Alpha the Mourner’s 7:30p Healing Service Pohick Strength Training
11:15a HE I/II Path 9:30a Docent
7:30p Martha Guild
6:30p JrHigh-5/6 Gr Training
EYC 10a Yoga
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
2nd Stewardship Talk Office Closed 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax 10a Christmas 8a Brotherhood
Proper 27b 7p EFM 9:30a Ann Ma- 6p St. Cecelia St. Mart of St. Andrew
7:45a HE I son Guild Mtg Alban Choir 6:15p Bell Choir 9a Alpha Retreat
9a HE II 7:30p Vestry Mtg 6p St. Francis Choir 7p Boy Scouts 9a Weight/
10:15a Alpha, Pag- 7:30p Healing Service 7:30p Choir of Strength Training
eant Rehearsal 10a Yoga
Pohick
11a HE I/II 12:30p Book Club
6p EYC Dinner
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Ingathering 7p EFM 9:30a Staff Mtg 2p HE, the Fairfax Office Closed Office 8a Brotherhood
Proper 28b 7:30p Healing Service 9a Service Closed of St. Andrew
7:45a HE I 9a Weight/
9a HE II Strength Training
10:15a Alpha, Pag- 10a Yoga
eant Rehearsal
11:15a HE I/II
5p Advent Wreath/
Potluck
25 26 27 28 29 30 DEC 1
Proper 29b 7p EFM 9:30a Staff Mtg Directory Pics Directory Pics 8a Brotherhood
7:45a HE I 7p Docent Gen- 2p HE, the Fairfax 6:15p Bell Choir of St. Andrew
9a HE II eral Mtg 6p St. Cecelia St. 7p Boy Scouts 9a Weight/
10:15a Alpha, Pag- Alban Choir 7:30p Choir of Strength Training
eant Rehearsal 6p St. Francis Choir Pohick 10a Yoga
11:15a HE I/II 1p 1st Sat Docent Tour
6:15p Prayer Group
5p Evensong
7:30p Healing Service 6p Candlelight
Dinner

Contact the Parish Secretary, Susan Hayward-Costa, to list group meetings or events on the calendar, shcosta@pohick.org.
 Page 14 • November 2018 Pohick Episcopal Church

SUNDAY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

4 NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 18 NOVEMBER 25 NOVEMBER 2 DECEMBER
USHERS
7:45 Mike Vaughn Rodger Jones Tony Marsico Don Cooke Stew Remaly
Stew Remaly Skip Schultz Doug Maynard Mike Vaughn Becky Wagner
9:00 Matt Gurrola Grant Hodges Brent Goeller Bill Patton Dennis Myers
Beth Altman Dru Hodges Dan Derbes Tom Goeller Beth Altman
Dennis Myers Pehr Pehrsson Edwardene Pitcock Fuzzy Thurston Hal Yarwood
John Pasour Dan Derbes Chris Brown Matt Gurrola John Pasour
11:15 Rita Smith Hank Foresman Ed McGovern Angela Edgemon Dave Billingsley
Bill Bland Kathy Kirkland Paul Walden Steve Edgemon Tony Harriman
OPEN - UP
7:00 D. Cooke C. Herbert B. Altman C. McCullough H. Stankwitz
LOCK - UP
1:00 H. Stankwitz D. Smith M. Bartholomew J. Rolander A. Derbes
ALTAR GUILD
AM J. Sunderland J. Wells J. Wells A. Powell A. Powell
B. Altman N. Sage N. Sage J. Schmid J. Schmid
N. Bireley C. Foster C. Foster M. Tonkin M. Tonkin
V. Jones J. Mullins J. Mullins S. Caesar S. Caesar
J. MacDonald H. Parker H. Parker E. Pitcock E. Pitcock
R. Teale M. Grant M. Grant A. Marsico A. Marsico
B. Wagner R. Stankwitz R. Stankwitz M. Yezek M. Yezek
COFFEE HOUR
7:45 M/M Stankwitz M/M Jones M/M Vaughn M/M Pasour TBD
9:00 Armstrong/Turner M/M Herbert M. Grant Derbes/TBD M/M D Sessums
11:15 M/M Thurston Darling/Antonelli M. Harriman M/M Nelson M. Harriman
GREETERS
7:45 S. Remaly R. Stankwitz M/M Biddlecomb J. Byrne M. Holmes
9:00 M/M Ayorinde C. McCullough M/M Kullstam M/M Derbes M/M Herbert
11:15 Darling/Antonelli D. Sebastian B. Atkinson A. Poad C. Hodge
DOCENTS
9:00 F. Crawford P. Kind N. Sage J. Wells C. Knipling
11:15 G. Delaune B. Bland L. Vretos J. Bartholomew D. Hamly
LAY READERS
7:45 Elston (P) Marsico (R) Wagner (R) Elston (R) TBD
Wagner (R) Thorson (P) Booth (P) Wagner (P)
9:00 Choi (P) Faber (P) Gastrell (R) S. Harding (P) TBD
Sage (R) Egan (R) Ayorinde (P) M. Harding (R)
11:15 Cockroft (P) Cockroft (R) Elston (R) Choi (R) TBD
Ayorinde (R) Walden (P) Edgemon (P) Sage (P)
The Sunday Service Volunteers Schedule is also available at Pohick Church’s website, www.pohick.org, under “Ministries.”

NEW OFFICE HOURS: Starting Monday, November 5, the church office will be open Monday - Thursday,
9:00 am - 4:30 pm and on Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. The church bulletin will be printed on Thursday, so the
deadline for any announcements for the bulletin will be Wednesday morning. For pastoral emergency after 1:00
pm, call Rev. Lynn on her cell phone at 832-651-8943. Rev. Lynn’s day off is Friday.
Pohick Episcopal Church
The Historic Pohick Church Docent Guild
invites you to
Celebrate The Season
at the
Evensong Service and Candlelight Dinner
Saturday, December 1, 2018
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Benefiting Pohick Church Outreach Ministries
Dinner Catered By Main Event Caterers
Reserve Early, Seating Is Limited
$75.00 per person
Tickets on sale at 7:45 am and 9:00 am
coffee hours or mail checks to
Pohick Church
9301 Richmond Highway • Lorton, VA 22079
Make checks payable to:
Pohick Church Docent Guild
In the memo section put Candlelight Dinner
Contact: Micheyl Bartholomew: micheyl@micheyl.com
Golden Dove Gift Shop
Come by to shop for New Items
Candles, Cross Jewelry, Cat & Dog Decor,
Willow Tree Angels, Sachets, Inspirational Plaques,
Pohick Section with Father Don’s CDs, Mugs,
Car Coasters, Sun Catchers, Ornaments, Tote Bags
and Framed Pohick Sketches
THANKS to you, Pohick Parishioners,
for giving back to Pohick & Outreach
by purchasing gifts for loved ones at the Golden Dove!
COME SHOP AT GOLDEN DOVE
GIFT SHOP DURING THE
CHRISTMAS MART & IN THE
COMMON ROOM ON DECEMBER 9!
November 2018 • Page 15
Advent Wreath Making
and Potluck Dinner
The Advent Wreath Making and Potluck Din-
ner will be held Sunday, November 18 at 5:00 pm
in the Common Room. This is a wonderful event
for the whole family as well as individuals. Instruc-
tion will be given on how to make and use an ad-
vent wreath. Bring a dish to share for dinner and
enjoy this great time of fellowship. During cof-
fee hours on November 4, there will be a sign-up
table for the event. Nine dollars will cover all the
needed materials for the wreath. It is necessary to
determine the number of participants in advance
so there are enough materials for everyone. There
will be a box to mark on the sign-up sheet for vol-
unteering to help. Please call Frances Sessums at
703-472-5180 with any questions.
Docent Guild Training
Begin the fall with a Pohick Church history
refresher! Please join new trainees and current
Historic Pohick Church Guild members in a
morning of Pohick History. The Guild will be
holding a Saturday Historic Pohick Church
training session on Saturday, November 10,
2018. The session will feature videotaped lec-
tures by Father Don Binder on the history of
Pohick Church; review of the historic time-
line for Pohick Church and Truro Parish and a
demonstration tour of the church. Coffee and
treats are included. Lunch will be brought in
for a nominal cost of $10. The session will be-
gin at 9:30 am and completed at 2:30 pm. It
will be held in the Parish House Annex. The
cost is free or $5 if you do desire a manual for
the session.
Reservation by check payable to the Po-
hick Church Docent Guild for either manual,
lunch or both, to Susan Costa in the church
office or Fred Crawford. Please also RSVP to
Fred Crawford at frcrawford205@comcast.
net or 703-994-5236 or to Susan Costa in the
Church office at 703-339-6572. Thank you!
 The Purpose of Pohick Church is to be a nourishing community where Christ’s love is experienced and taken beyond its walls.

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Date: _____________________ Subject: _____________________

To: The Vestry
From:
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Priest in Charge: The Rev’d Dr. Lynn Sr. Warden: Beth Altman
P. Ronaldi Jr. Warden: Clint Herbert
Minister of Music: Linda Egan Treasurer: Doug Smith
Director of Register: Susan Pehrsson
Lorton, Virginia 22079-1519

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9301 Richmond Highway

Youth Minister: Rusty Booth Micheyl Bartholomew,

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Parish Secretary: Susan Hayward-Costa Don Cooke, Anne Derbes,

Finance Admin: Mike Morgan Kathy Kirkland,
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