Angelus - Winter 2015

IT'S TIME TO IT'S TIME TO GIVE

WINTER 2015

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1Poinsettia publication deadline

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6St. Nicholas Day in kids’ Sunday school classrooms

THURSDAY & FRIDAY DECEMBER 10 & 11Angel Tree food sorting in the Great Hall

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12Angel Tree delivery day

SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 13 & 20Lessons & Carols at 5 pm in the Church

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20Christmas Pageant at 10:20 am in the Great Hall

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24:CHRISTMAS EVE

NOON Traditional Eucharist with Incarnation Choir in the Church

2 PM Children & Family Eucharist in the Church

5 PM Traditional Eucharist with the Incarnation Choir & brass in the Church

Contemporary Eucharist with the Uptown Band in Ascension Chapel

10:30 PM Solemn High Eucharist with the choir & brass (with incense) in the Church

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25:CHRISTMAS DAY

11 AM Traditional Eucharist with organ & carols in the Church

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1: THE HOLY NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

11 AM Traditional Eucharist with organ & hymns in the Church

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6: THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY

6:30 PM Evening prayer, a service for all ages in Ascension Chapel with burning of the greens & blessing of the chalk, followed by fellowship in the Welcome Center

SERVICES & EVENTSChristmas Season

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE EVENTS OR SERVICES,

PLEASE REFER TO THE LISTINGS IN THE BACK OF THIS PUBLICATION OR VISIT

INCARNATION.ORG.

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES

WEEKDAY SERVICE TIMES

7:30 a.m.

9 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

5 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m.

Noon

4:40 p.m.

Traditional, no music, Church

Family Traditional, ChurchUptown Contemporary, Great Hall

Full Choral, ChurchUptown Contemporary, Great Hall

Solemn Choral Evensong and Holy Communion, Church

Uptown Contemporary, Chapel

Morning Prayer &Holy Communion, Chapel

Holy Communion with Anointing for Healing, Wednesdays only in Chapel

Evening Prayer, Chapel

Confessions are heard by appointment, with any Parish Priest

Every year our beautiful church is adorned with festive poinsettias and is exquisitely decorated by our dedicated Altar Guild for our Christmas Eve services. As effortlessly beautiful as the church appears during the Yuletide season, quite a bit of work actually goes into preparing our sanctuary for the birth of Christ. Did you know...

• Approximately 36 Altar Guild members decorate the church for Christmas• Approximately 47 Altar Guild members serve the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services• 146 poinsettias, each with 4-5 blooms, adorn the altar• 450 feet of garland decorate the arches• 24 door wreaths decorate the church• After Christmas, the poinsettias are delivered to people who are not able to leave their homes and come to church

Did You Know?

the parish staff

sunday service times

weekday service times

ALBERTO AGUILLONJENNIFER ALARCON

COURTNEY BARROWJILL BELLEW

JUSTIN BROOKSTIFFANY BROOKS

TREVOR CANTRELLPAM COGHLANMICHELLE COX

MICAH CRISSEYSHANNON DANIELS

NOZAR DARYAPAYMAHALEY DETTRA

SCOTT DETTRAMELINDA DRAPER

RENÉ DUBOISSHELLEY EISENLOHR

NICOLE FOSTERALEX GILSON

G. NOEL GROSSDAVID HANSON

GAY HAYSLETTMEG HOUK

CAROL KADELMARTHA LANG

ALESHA LEBLANC

JENNIFER LEBLANCJOY LOCKARD

ANNE MACKINTOSHSTEVE MARR

DUSTY MATTHEWSERIN PENDLETON

KEITH QUARTERMANSARA QUARTERMAN

SARAH QUILLANGRAHAM SCHULTZ

DONNA STACKMANDI TROUSIL

ANDY TAYLORCAROLINE WALLER

RYAN WALLER

AMY WRIGHT

7:30 AM

9 AM

11:15 AM

5 PM

5:30 PM

7:30 AM

NOON

4:40 PM

HEAD SEXTONCHILDREN'S MINISTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATEDIRECTOR OF GRAPHICS + PRODUCTIONINCARNATION ACADEMY BUSINESS MANAGER/ DIRECTOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSICMEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATORHIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATEDIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRYEXEC. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONSINCARNATION ACADEMY HEAD OF SCHOOLBUSINESS OFFICE ADMINISTRATORDIRECTOR OF FACILITIES OPERATIONSASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP, TRADITIONAL SERVICESDIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANISTBOOKSTORE MANAGER MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATORCONTROLLERCOMMUNICATION ASSOCIATEORGAN SCHOLARWEB & MEDIA SERVICESYOUNG ADULTS MINISTERASSISTANT TO THE RECTORASST. DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRYFRONT OFFICE MANAGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MISSION & OUTREACHASSOCIATE FOR LITURGY & WORSHIP, UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY SERVICESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONSASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY MINISTRYMISSION: 75204 PROJECT MANAGERFACILITIES COORDINATORBOOKSTORE MANAGERMISSION & OUTREACH PROJECT MANAGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONSASST. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONSASSISTANT TO THE VICE RECTORASSISTANT ORGANISTSTUDENT MINISTRY ADMIN. ASSISTANTMIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY ASSOCIATEBUSINESS OFFICE ASSOCIATEFELLOWS PROGRAM DIRECTORPASTORAL LEADER, UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICESCHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY ADMINISTRATOR

TRADITIONAL, NO MUSIC, CHURCH

TRADITIONAL, CHURCHCONTEMPORARY, GREAT HALL*

TRADITIONAL, CHURCHCONTEMPORARY, GREAT HALL*

CHORAL EVENSONG & HOLY COMMUNION

CONTEMPORARY, MEMORIAL CHAPEL*

MORNING PRAYER &HOLY COMMUNION, MEMORIAL CHAPEL

HOLY COMMUNION WITH ANOINTING FOR HEALING, WEDNESDAYS ONLY IN MEMORIAL CHAPEL

EVENING PRAYER, MEMORIAL CHAPEL

CONFESSIONS ARE HEARD BY APPOINTMENT, WITH ANY PARISH PRIEST

2015 vestryBISHOP BURTON, CHAIRMAN; CARLA BUSH, SENIOR WARDEN; CHASE SKORBURG, JUNIOR WARDEN; JIM GRAU, CHANCELLOR; DOW CROCKER, TREASURER; MICHELLE ANDERSON, GIL BESING, STEPHEN BODWELL, MEG FAHRENBROOK, ERIC FREDERICKS, ORRIN HARRISON, ANDREW LEONIE, MARY LIVINGSTON, GEORGE LONGINO, LARRY TATE, BILL WARD, TODD WELTY, AND WARREN WHITE.

* AS OF DECEMBER 6, ALL CONTEMPORARY SERVICES WILL BE HELD IN ASCENSION CHAPEL

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INCARNATIONDFW CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION

full-time clergyRECTOR THE RT. REV. ANTHONY J. BURTON

VICE-RECTOR THE REV. S. THOMAS KINCAID III

PASTORAL CARE & SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY THE REV. HARRY H. HILLCHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY THE REV. JOSEPH HERMERDING

CURATE FOR WORSHIP & YOUNG ADULT FORMATION THE REV. CHRISTOPHER W. YODER

part-time clergyDEACON THE REV. DOROTHY BUDD

DEACON THE REV. JUDY FRIZZELL

retired clergyASSISTING THE REV. FREDERICK C. PHILPUTT

ASSISTING THE REV. THOMAS G. KEITHLY

THE ANGELUS (USPS 003430) is published quarterly by Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75204. Periodical postage paid at Dallas, TX. Postmaster, send address changes to: Angelus, Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204.

TELEPHONE 214.521.5101 FAX 214.528.7209 BOOKSTORE 214.522.2815 MARMION LIBRARY 214.217.5625 NURSERY 214.522.0160

In case of an emergency after-hours, you may leave a message for a priest at 214.521.5101 ext. 2100.

THE ANGELUS is the official magazine of Church of the IncarnationWINTER 2015

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PARISH LIFE PHOTO RECAPA photo collage of recent events in parish life

WORSHIP THE SOUND OF HOPEFr. Chris Yoder expounds upon Jeremy Begbie, one of today's most creative theological voices

GROW THE GIFTS OF PEOPLE FOR THE WORK OF GODExecutive Director of Development Operations, Michelle Cox, explains how the church is growing and where it is going

SERVE SERVING OTHERS IS MUCH MORE THAN HELPING THOSE IN NEEDHigh School Ministry Associate, Trevor Cantrell, reveals lessons learned while serving in the mission field

LEAD FROM SKINNY JEANS TO GOSPEL THINGSQ & A with Pastoral Leader for Uptown Contemporary Worship Services, Ryan Waller

100 YEARS FROM NOWThe Incarnation staff held a brief service for the placement of our 2015 time capsule

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR PHOTO RECAPThe Mission & Outreach Ministry recaps the success of this year's Community Health Fair

HEARTS & HAMMERS PHOTO RECAPIncarnation parishioners share Christ's love with those in need of extensive home repair

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

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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS BLESSING AT DALLAS ANIMAL SERVICES

HERITAGE DAY HERITAGE DAY HERITAGE DAY

INCARNATION 101 INCARNATION 101

MISSION & OUTREACH SUNDAY MISSION & OUTREACH SUNDAY


PUMPKIN CHASEYOUTH MINISTRY PUMPKIN CHASE

STEWARDSHIP: IT'S TIMESTEWARDSHIP: IT'S TIME

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FR. JOE'S BIG CAMP OUTCHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY: FR. JOE'S BIG CAMP OUT


Dr. Begbie will show how the world of music can open up the future-directed energy

of the Gospel in fresh and surprising ways. The presentation will include extensive use

of images and performance at the piano. Reception to follow.

THE SOUND OF HOPEA PERFORMANCE LECTURE

DR. JEREMY BEGBIEDIRECTOR OF DUKE INITIATIVES

IN THEOLOGY & THE ARTS

NOVEMBER 15 • 5:30 PM • GREAT HALL


What difference does Christian wisdom make for the arts? How might music bear witness to the gospel? How might the arts enrich Christian thinking? Questions like these are what the musician-theologian-priest Jeremy Begbie pursues with creative energy. Begbie will bring his unique blend of musicianship and theological reflection to Incarnation on Sunday, November 15, when he will preach in the morning Traditional services and give a performance-lecture in the evening.

Begbie is a priest in the Church of England and a professionally trained and active musician, having performed extensively as a pianist, oboist, and conductor. His day job is as an academic theologian. He is the Thomas A. Langford Research Professor of Theology at Duke Divinity School and the founding director of Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts. Begbie teaches systematic theology at Duke and Cambridge, specializing in the interface between theology and the arts. His books include Voicing Creation’s Praise: Toward a Theology of the Arts (T&T Clark, 2000), Theology, Music and Time (Cambridge, 2000), Resounding Truth: Christian Wisdom in the World of Music (Baker, 2007), and Music, Modernity, and God (Oxford, 2013).

Throughout his career, Begbie has sought to hold together his double calling as a musician and ordained minister. He has composed musical pieces for the church, and has encouraged music in worship that draws from diverse musical traditions. As a scholar-priest, he has engaged in what he calls “theology for music.” His book Resounding Truth provides an example of this approach, in which he seeks to show the difference Christian theology makes for the arts. Begbie also engages in what he calls “music for theology,” asking the questions like, “How can the

world of music enrich Christian thinking?” and “How can it help us explore, discover, and understand more deeply the great drama of the Christian faith?” In other words, he is interested not only in how the death and resurrection of Jesus makes Christians think about the arts, but also in the ways in which the arts can uniquely illuminate aspects of Christian thinking.

One of today’s most creative theological voices, Begbie is an engaging speaker who is able to articulate complex theological ideas with clarity and wit. He often lectures from the piano, playing passages of music to illustrate a particular theological point. He likes to point out the ways in which music can at

times offer more apt representations of theological concepts than visual representations. One of his favorite examples is a three-note chord to represent the Trinity. As he puts it in a published interview, “To experience a three-note chord is to experience a kind of space in which three things (heard notes) can occupy the same space (the space you hear) while being perceived as different. That is not possible with the eye. We can’t see three different colors in the same space as different. They will hide each other, or merge into something else. Hearing a chord can change our mental categories, and in ways that allow the Bible’s witness to the Trinity to be heard far more clearly.”

Think how ubiquitous music is in our lives: we listen to it when we commute or exercise or shop; we savor it when we go to concerts; it expresses our love or anger or ennui or what have you; it is central to our worship. Music is practically everywhere and has all sorts of roles in our lives. By treating music as a serious conversation partner, Begbie helps us to see how the beauty and truth of the gospel connect to our daily lives. He helps us see that the lordship of Jesus Christ touches all areas of life. And he suggests ways in which music can powerfully enliven the Christian imagination.

Be sure to take the opportunity to hear from Jeremy Begbie on November 15. It may change the way you listen to music and think about God and the world.

By the Reverend Christopher Yoder Curate for Traditional Worship Service& Young Adult Formation

THE SOUND OF HOPE


beauty, and aesthetic power of the original concept. Since the proposed new facilities will be used for generations, inspiring parishioners and visitors alike with the splendor of its design and the quality of construction, the two committees and the Vestry focused on the long-term objectives of the Lift High the Cross campaign. To complete our expansion project, we will be launching a final phase of Lift High the Cross and continue until our all-parish, all-city celebration on Sunday, January 10, 2016. A goal of $7 million will allow us to complete our expansion without any residual debt for the parish and provide essential resources to supplement operating budget, ministries, and programmatic growth as the parish continues to welcome an anticipated increase in overall church membership.

Now is your opportunity to support the Capstone of Lift High the Cross! All members of Church of the Incarnation are invited to participate in the final phase of Lift High the Cross, including those who participated in the historic campaign, those who were not able to participate at that time, and those who have joined Incarnation since the original Lift High the Cross campaign. Unique naming opportunities exist for your contribution and gifts remembering and honoring loved ones and friends. A comprehensive list of these opportunities will be available on the church website by December. Additional pledges toward these opportunities can be made over the next two years, and of course, all pledge payments are tax deductible. If you would like to make a first-time pledge, or increase your pledge, please visit incarnation.org/give for detailed instructions on giving options or contact the Business Office. By being a part of Lift High the Cross, each parishioner of Church of the Incarnation has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in the building of a great church that will serve you today and for generations to come. But more than that, your gift is a tangible expression of gratitude for God’s blessing in your life. That gift is a material expression of faith in the miraculous, your commitment to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ to “Go out into the world and make disciples,” and your willingness to serve others and be served by others as a member of the Body of Christ.

In 2012, the generous people of Incarnation stepped out in faith, committing their energies and financial resources to meet the needs of a growing parish for additional facilities, programs, and services. Because of them, beautifully designed buildings that reflect the heart of our Great Tradition will seamlessly unify our campus and allow us to fulfill our mission from God. New physical space to worship and teach will become one of our parish’s greatest tools to bring people into a saving relationship with God in Jesus Christ, and to help transform them into disciples. Inspired by Gothic tradition, three new facilities have been rising to our north under the watchful eye of the Rector, Vestry, a building committee, and capital campaign leadership. An additional worship facility, fellowship building, and state-of-the-art education center will be completed in December. We now enter into the final phase of the campaign to raise the money to complete our expansion project. There are two principal reasons for this: first, the cost of completing the campus requires quality materials and craftsmanship that have not been built in Dallas for over 50 years. Secondly, an expanded project scope including extensive upgrades to the existing organ, expansion of existing narthex, enclosure of existing covered cloister, upgrades to fire and security systems, technological infrastructure enhancements to integrate with new facilities, and integration of a quality audio/visual systems between existing and new campus. The building committee, campaign leadership, and the Vestry worked with the architects and contractors to modify the scope and design of the construction project in order to bring the cost back to an affordable level without dividing the program in to two separate building phases, interfering with functionality of the existing campus or potentially compromising the integrity,

By Michelle CoxExecutive Director of Development Operations

“And Jesus said, If I be lifted up… I will draw all people unto Me.” John 12:32

THE GIFTS OF PEOPLE For the Work of God


This past summer I found myself at a dead end, not really sure which way the Lord was asking me to go. I continuously prayed that he would give me guidance and strength. That I would trust in him to put me in the right position, in the right place, at the right time. He answered. The next thing I knew, I was sitting on a flight to Dallas to meet with a youth group, of which I knew no one.

I had the opportunity to spend a week at Church of the Incarnation summer camp at Jonathan Creek with an amazing group of kids who love the Lord and one another. Halfway through the week, our Director of Student Ministry, Pam Coghlan, pulled me aside and said she wanted me to join them on a mission trip to Guatemala. I felt very honored to even be offered the chance to go, but I had never left the country before.

The trip was scheduled a week after we returned from camp. With no passport and little experience traveling far from the state of Alabama, I frantically began the quest for my credentials. I had to expedite a passport so I found myself on yet another plane to Atlanta in order to do so.

With my passport issued, I set out to DFW from Birmingham with a full heart ready to see what was in store for this group and for me. After a long day of flying, we finally found our way down a bumpy runway in Guatemala City. As we proceeded through customs and made our way outside, we found three pickup trucks and two school buses blocking up traffic, rushing us to get situated. Immediately my first thought was “what did I just get myself into?” We loaded up and drove 30 minutes up a mountain where we finally reached our home for the next week.

By Trevor CantrellYouth Ministry Associate

IS MUCH MORE THAN HELPING THOSE IN NEED

The following morning, we boarded buses and drove an hour to a village called Chimaltenango where we would build houses. As we approached, the reality set in for me. These people seemed to have so little. Their homes were simply metal sheets nailed together, and the bathrooms were quite primitive. I immediately knew why we were there and what it means to truly serve those in need.

Each day was different and brought with it many challenges, but nothing could take away our smiles. The joy was real. We knew that this is what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. We watched our concrete slabs become homes, and we knew our hard work would never be forgotten.

Finally, it was time to dedicate our homes to the families. This was the toughest part of the trip for every person, including me. With tears in our eyes, we presented each family with a place to call home. God’s grace and love had been shown. We helped transform the lives of these people, instilling hope, and bringing shelter to their families. I recall thinking how hard it would be to leave, to never see those beautiful faces again, to not know where life would take them next.

I learned that serving others is much more than helping those in need. It’s about sharing the love of faith with compassion. It’s about creating unbreakable bonds with God’s people. It’s about being a part of something greater than you.

Thankfully, the Lord didn’t stop there with his plans for me. I took another trip to Dallas — to stay for good this time. I am honored and blessed to be on staff in the student ministry department here at Incarnation where God works through us to minister to the young hearts and minds of those so eager to be filled with His spirit.


FROM SKINNY JEANS TO GOSPEL THINGSQ & A WITH PASTORAL LEADER FOR UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICES, RYAN WALLER


TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAITH BACKGROUND. I came up in the Baptist Church and have almost nothing but good memories from it. My family was in church on Sunday mornings, Sunday nights, and Wednesday nights. So it was a lot of church, but I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. The church was the place I learned not only about God but also about people — how we’re supposed to treat one another, namely for what we really are, which is not black or white or rich or poor or even male or female — but children of God. I will forever be indebted to my parents for dunking my childhood into the life of the church.

I learned early on in life that having a relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was a real possibility. That was truly the most exciting news I had ever heard. And still is. The fact that the God of the universe wants to have relationship with me? Wow. If I were him, I’d want to ignore me.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CALL TO MINISTRY.I felt called to ministry when I was fairly young, but I did what most of us do when we get really good advice. I ignored it for as long as humanly possible. But Jesus has a way of getting ahold of our hearts, and he eventually got a hold of mine. And once I started following him down this path, I never wanted to go down any other.

HOW WILL OUR UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY SERVICES HELP FULFILL THE MISSION OF OUR CHURCH?Uptown is all about expressing the faith in accessible ways that don't sacrifice the integrity or robust nature of Jesus' love, wisdom, and grace. We believe that combining ancient liturgy with modern music and theologically practical sermons delivered with gusto is the best way to do that.

There's literally not another Episcopal church in the United States that does what Uptown does. We don't say that to brag but to express our gratitude for having the opportunity to worship in this way, especially as we move into Ascension Chapel this December. That is honestly the thought that occurs in my mind every time I walk through our doors. I'm so unbelievably grateful to be in this church at this time. We have such an opportunity to share love and grace with our neighbors. Our church has been in this neighborhood for more than 130 years, and I can’t honestly think of a more compelling time.

A word about Uptown’s music: What Justin Brooks has done with the Uptown Band, stylistically, is something I believe churches all over the country will want to emulate. His ability to infuse the best of Texas folk rock with the hymnody of the church is something you honestly have to hear to believe. Justin is a rare gem.

WHAT DO YOU BRING AS THE PASTORAL LEADER OF THE UPTOWN CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICES?I bring a willingness to preach the gospel in skinny jeans. Just kidding. But I’m really not.

Hopefully, what I bring is a gift for creatively communicating the good news of Jesus Christ in ways that are authentic and compelling. It's been my experience that there is a lot of what I call “tired” preaching in churches these days. Pastors sort of just phone it in week after week. But I believe pastors have the honor of telling the world the most important truth anyone will ever hear — that we can know God and learn to become like him. I believe that message deserves my full attention and creative effort every week. So, my sermons may not always be good, but I definitely try to swing hard.

I also have a deep interest in pastoral care and find this to be the most spiritually satisfying aspect of the job. I love ministering to the needs of the folks in our community. It's been my experience that there's a lot of pain in our lives that we often don't want to talk about. But when people finally do open up, and get really honest, they find it deeply healing. The problem is that a lot of us don't have anyone who is willing to genuinely listen. There are a lot of things in this world I can’t do, but I can listen. So I will listen.

As the Pastoral Leader what I also bring is a deep love for this church and an undying enthusiasm to see it do the work of Jesus. Church of the Incarnation has never been anything but hospitable to Caroline, me, and our two boys, Ford and Charles. From the moment we stepped through these doors five years ago, this place made us feel at home. We have felt loved and taken care of, and we feel it's our great duty and privilege to help others feel the same way.

More than anything, however, what I bring to the church is what every believer has the power to bring — prayer. I will do my best to blanket my leadership in prayer and seek out God's wisdom and power to instruct me as I dare to instruct others.

WHAT MAKES INCARNATION UNIQUE?Our church is unique in that it is a large church that feels much smaller than it actually is. This is a place where clergy and senior leadership can provide top-notch teaching and programming while also knowing your name. This is not a church that believes in allowing people to simply be a face in the crowd.

We want to know who you are.We want to know your story.We want to know how we can further connect you to the love in the grace and redemption found in Jesus Chris.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT THE CHURCH?The cookies.


100 YEARS FROM NOWTo the future Rector and people of Church of the Incarnation:

Hello from a hundred years ago.

As I write this letter, we are still putting the first coat of painton the walls of the new buildings. By the time you read this, I know that these walls will have many coats, but more importantly they will be soaked by generations of prayer. How many babies will have been baptized within these walls, I wonder; how many children instructed in the faith; howmany of the lost will have been found here; how many married here; how many will have made their peace with God here; how many buried from here? How many wars will these walls have seen? Who is to count the tears, who to measure the joy? And yet here you are, still standing.

We must seem to you citizens of a simpler age — not just quaint in theway we dress and live (with non-self driving cars for example) but inmore profound ways. We have never had to confront directly some of the bioethical and technological questions of your generation. More painfully, you see with the clarity of hindsight our blind spots, our moral failings, our materialism and indifference to suffering, the holocausts of our time. History is an astringent schoolmistress.

Perhaps you see also the medical and material advances that have been made globally for the poor as well, and the virtues our society practices but unconsciously takes for granted.

We are bound together by a bond that transcends time. In Christ are part of one another.

The buildings that surround you were built to glorify God and to bless our children — your ancestors — and you.

They are a seed and a sign.

As a seed, they are soon to be put into service to forward our common mission to worship God in the Great Tradition of the Church; to make disciples; to serve the poor; and to raise up leaders for the renewal of the Church. The Holy Spirit

has been sowing new life in and around us in recent years. We put these buildings into your hands in the hope that he will empower you to use them to bring life to your generation. We hope you enjoy them.

The buildings are meant to be a sign, too.

Do you notice how everything in these buildings points upwards? The ‘Pointed Architecture’ was never an exercise in nostalgia. Ours is a horizontal age and are much inclined to mind earthly things. So we chose this style of building to remind us that our citizenship is in heaven. The pinnacles and tall ceilings in each building draw the eye and lift the heart upward towards our only true and only home. We are only pilgrims on

this earth and have nothing finally to lose here. And so we can spend our lives down here not saving but spending, spending as fire is spent, for the sake of the Lamb who was slain.

Look down and notice that the foundation stone is inscribed with thewords "Christ is Made Our Sure Foundation," words which were originally written in the 7th century as the first line of a hymn to be sung at the dedication of

churches. They proclaim the ground of our stability. We carved these words twice, once in English, once in Latin, as a sign that we stand on the shoulders of giants, and remain in conversation with those who went before us. We are not self-made, and owe a debt of gratitude to those who served before us.

We are praying for you from the Jerusalem above. Know that we cheer you on in your earthly race as you carry the torch forward another lap, and that we, with so many others, shall be waiting for you at the finish line.

God bless you all.

Written on this thirteen day of October, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Fifteen, I am, yours faithfully,

Anthony Burton, Rector

THE LETTER INCLUDED IN THE CORNERSTONE TIME CAPSULE


COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

Mission & Outreach would like to send a heartfelt 'thank you' to everyone who made this year’s Community Health Fair such a success. It was a true pleasure to witness the community coming together to serve local families with important health information and services. It is because of you that the following people were served:

• 142 students received 236 vaccines

• over 160 dental exams were given

• more than 160 sports physicals were given

• 29 bikes, helmets and bike locks were raffled

• In addition, the attendees enjoyed Zumba class, a healthy eating demonstration, Ask the Doctor booth, and health screening for vision, diabetes and hearing. McGruff, the mounted police, the low-rider police car and fire truck also added to the atmosphere. Thank you to all of the organizations and individuals who contributed to the Health Fair including: Dallas County Medical Society Alliance, Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas Care Van, North Dallas Shared Ministries, Telemundo, Dallas Fire and Police, and Spokes for Folks.


Incarnation parishioners share Christ's love with those in need of extensive home repair


MAIN OFFICEOFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pmFridays: 9 am – 1 pm

The church offices will be closed a few days in November and December due to holidays. Please note these dates:

The main office will be closed, and all classes and services are cancelled. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

The main office will be closed and all classes are cancelled. The building will be open for scheduled Christmas services. Please reference those times in this issue of the Angelus or online at incarnation.org THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25

The main office will be closed and all classes are cancelled. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016

MARMION LIBRARY

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

BAPTISMSWitness the sacrament of Baptism on November 1 (All Saints' Day) in the 9 & 11:15 am Traditional services in the Church or in the 11:15 am Uptown Contemporary service in the Great Hall. Those participating in the sacrament must be signed up ahead of time. Please contact Haley Dettra for more information at [email protected].

ADULT CONFIRMATION ON NOVEMBER 8 AT THE 11:15 AM TRADITIONAL SERVICE IN THE CHURCH

JEREMY BEGBIEJeremy Begbie is the inaugural holder of the Thomas A. Langford Research Professorship in Theology at Duke Divinity School, North Carolina, and founding

Director of Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts. He teaches systematic theology, and specializes in the interface between theology and the arts. Join us on November 15 as Begbie will be our guest preacher in the 9 & 11:15 am Traditional services in the Church. He will also conduct a performance lecture at 5:30 pm in the Great Hall.

THE RIGHT REV. MARK MACDONALD, ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA'S FIRST NATIONAL INDIGENOUS ANGLICAN BISHOPWelcome our guest preacher in the 9 & 11:15 am Uptown Contemporary services on November 15 in the Great Hall.

FAMILY ADVENT NIGHT ON NOVEMBER 29 AT 5 PM IN THE CHURCHBring your family to Evensong and join us afterwards for the Family Advent Dinner in the Great Hall. $5 per person or $20 family max. For more information contact Meg at [email protected].

ST. NICHOLAS DAY ON DECEMBER 6 FROM 10:20 – 11:05 AMDuring the Sunday School hour, children will place their shoes outside of their classroom while St. Nicholas visits for a special treat! Children will learn the origin of ‘ole Saint Nick.

ANGEL TREE FOOD SORTINGON DECEMBER 11 IN THE GREAT HALLHelp us sort food for our Angels in the Great Hall on December 11 and deliver the packages on Saturday, December 12. To adopt a family, please see the NEEDS section on the following pages.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT ON DECEMBER 20 AT 10:20 AMJoin us for an Incarnation Tradition! Our Sunday School classes will present a special Christmas pageant in the Great Hall. Regular class attenders will practice songs each week for the pageant.

BAPTISMSWitness the sacrament of Baptism on Thursday, Christmas Eve at 11 am in Ascension Chapel. Baptisms only — no Holy Communion. Those participating in the sacrament must be signed up ahead of time. Please contact Haley for more information at [email protected].

NOVEMBER 15 PM • CHURCH

JOIN US FOR THIS TRADITIONAL REQUIEM EUCHARIST TO

COMMEMORATE ALL FAITHFUL DEPARTED, AND TO REMEMBER DEPARTED FAMILY & FRIENDS.

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Baptism Prep for ParentsBaptism Prep for ParentsSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 11:15–1 PM • THE FLAT

INCARNATION’S QUARTERLY CLASS IS REQUIRED FOR THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN

WHO HAVE BEEN OR WILL SOON BE BAPTIZED.

RSVP AT INCARNATION.ORG/THE CITYHALEY AT [email protected]

DECEMBER 13 & 20 AT 5 PM IN THE CHURCH

4:30 PM PRELUDE

Enjoy celebrating the holidays listening to Dallas leaders as they

read historic Christmas lessons combined with glorious carols sung by the Incarnation Choir.

LESSONS & CAROLS


SILVER SAINTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE LUNCHEONSilver Saints, please join us in the Great Hall from 1 – 2:30 pm. Doc Gibbs will play music for listening and dancing. Ralph Jones will make his popular eggnog and lunch will be served by our youth.

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICEDecember 25 at 11 am in the Church

JANUARY 1, 2016, THE HOLY NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST11 am Traditional Eucharist with organ and hymns in the Church

OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING EVENTJanuary 10 at 10:20 am in Heritage Plaza (between the Church and the Welcome Center)

GROWTH GROUPS BEGINTHE WEEK OF JANUARY 11 The heart of the church is people. God calls His people together as one body. Every other week, parishioners get together for food, fellowship, prayer, and spiritually focused study that is designed to help you grow more mature in your faith and relationship with God. You are welcome to join at any time! To register for growth groups, please visit incarnation.org or find one on The City at incarnation.onthecity.org/groups.

BAPTISMS Witness the sacrament of Baptism on January 17 in the 11:15 am Traditional service in the Church or in the 11:15 am Uptown Contemporary service in Ascension Chapel. Those participating in the sacrament must be signed up ahead of time. Please contact Haley Dettra for more information at [email protected]

BAPTISM PREP CLASS FOR PARENTSThis newly formatted class will be held during the Sunday school hour, from 10:20 – 11:05 am, for 3 weeks. Please join us for class dates January 17, 24, and 31. This quarterly class is required for the parents of children who will soon be baptized. Please contact Haley Dettra at [email protected] to sign up for the class.

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP INFO MEETING ON JANUARY 18Please join us for our Honduras Mission Trip Information Meeting on Monday, January 18 at 5:30 pm at Times Ten Cellars in Lakewood.

Moms TalkConnecting through Faith, Friendships, and Family

MOMS TALKMoms Talk was started five years ago as an opportunity for moms with kids of all ages to get to know each other and be uplifted spiritually and practically. Join us every Thursday at 9:30 am in The Flat to connect through faith, friendship, and family. Find more information at incarnation.org. Fall class will conclude November 19. Spring classes will resume January 21.

ORGAN REDEDICATION ONJANUARY 31 AT 4 PM IN THE CHURCH Join us as we rededicate the Incarnation organ after its comprehensive overhaul by the Noack Organ Company. The concert will include congregational hymns, Hubert Parry’s gorgeous anthem Blest pair of Sirens, and organ music played by our very own Scott Dettra. All are invited to celebrate this milestone in our parish history. No ticket required.

NOON TRADITIONAL EUCHARIST WITH CHOIR IN THE CHURCH

2 PM CHILDREN & FAMILY EUCHARIST WITH THE INCARNATION & YOUTH CHOIRS IN THE CHURCH

5 PM TRADITIONAL EUCHARIST WITH THE INCARNATION CHOIR & BRASS IN THE CHURCH

5 PM UPTOWN TRADITIONAL EUCHARIST IN ASCENSION CHAPEL

10:30 PM SOLEMN HIGH EUCHARIST WITH THE INCARNATION CHOIR & BRASS (WITH INCENSE) IN THE CHURCH

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANYCelebrationCelebrationCelebrate the Feast of the Epiphany! The service will be followed by the traditional burning of the greens,

blessing of the chalk, snacks, crafts for kids, and mulled wine for adults.

JANUARY 6 • 6:30 PMASCENSION CHAPEL

For more info, contact Meg at [email protected]

SIGN UP TO BE ON THE CITY AND UPLOAD YOUR PHOTO TODAY!

CONNECT WITH THE CHURCH, AND LET THE CHURCH CONNECT WITH YOU.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICESTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 24


UPTOWN ASCENSION CHAPEL OPENSSunday, December 6

ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGFebruary 7 at 10:20 am

ASH WEDNESDAYFebruary 10

7 am, Noon & 6 pm: Traditional Services6 pm Contemporary Service

GRAND OPENING EVENTJanuary 10 at 10:20 am in Heritage Plaza

HOLY WEEK AND EASTERPalm Sunday, March 20

Maundy Thursday, March 24Good Friday, March 25

Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil, March 26Easter Day, March 27

VESTRY CANDIDATE NOMINATION FORM You must have the consent of the person you wish to nominate

(Return to the Rector’s Office by December 1)

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VESTRY NOMINATIONS DUE BY DECEMBER 1Each year a Nominating Committee prepares a slate of candidates for the parish’s consideration at the Annual Meeting, to be held in February. At the Annual Meeting, we elect five parishioners to the Vestry for a term of three years.

The Nominating Committee consists of the five retiring members of the current Vestry, along with up to 10 additional “members at large,” i.e. lay people selected from the congregation who meet the same standards as those whom they propose to nominate for election. The goal is to convene a Committee that fully represents the Parish and its activities and interests. The Chairman of the Committee is the Senior Warden, and the Rector is an Ex-Officio member.

The Bylaws of the Parish, which conform with the Canons of the Diocese of Dallas, prescribe the conditions that must be met to be eligible for election to the Vestry: “Any confirmed communicant in good standing who is at least 18 years of age and who has been a financial contributor of record for one year before the election takes place is eligible to serve as a Vestry member.”

One condition requires further explanation: A communicant, i.e. one who is confirmed and is formally on the rolls of Church of the Incarnation, must have established a record of giving that includes a pledge for the current calendar year.

The minimum requirements aside, members of the Vestry and candidates for this position of leadership must have demonstrated a strong commitment to be in Church every Sunday, Holy Days of Obligation, and other days of special devotion. The first and most solemn duty of a member of the Vestry is to lead by deed and example.

All members in good standing of the Parish are encouraged to become involved in the nominating process. You may do this by submitting your recommendation to the Rector’s office.

Please use the provided form below for this purpose and return to the Rector’s office.

SAVE the

DATE

CANDIDATE

ADDRESS PHONE

AREAS OF SERVICE IN THE PARISH & DIOCESE

AREAS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

RECOMMENDED BY PHONE

FORM ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT INCARNATION.ORG


DONATE FOODDonated food is combined with gifts from the Angel Tree adopt-a-family program and packaged for delivery to families in need. Please drop off peanut butter, mac & cheese, and cereal in the baskets around the church. If you are interested in volunteering to help sort the food on December 10 and 11, please contact Erin at [email protected].

ADOPT A FAMILYGive a gift that really matters; adopt a family in need! Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Great Hall or the hall outside the Church. We seek to see that our neighbors in need have a joyful Christmas. To assist with gift deliveries on December 12, contact Erin at [email protected].

IMPACT A CHILD'S LIFEWe need Reading Buddies for three local elementary schools in the 75204 zip code. Read with a student one hour a week and make an impact on their future success in school. To sign up, email Anne at [email protected].

SERVE MEALSWe need volunteers to join existing teams serving meals to those afflicted with AIDS and their families. To volunteer with the AIDS Meal Ministry, please contact Randy Pierson at [email protected].

TUTOR ENGLISHInterested in teaching a refugee English? No prior experience necessary. Gateway of Grace needs you. Tuesday to Thursday 10:30 – 1:30 pm. If you are interested, please email [email protected].

TUTOR ENGLISHEvery other week, parishioners get together for a meal, fellowship, prayer, and spiritually focused study. Spring growth groups begin the week of January 11. If you are interested in starting or helping lead a growth group, please contact Alesha LeBlanc at [email protected].

JULY 26In celebration of the 35th wedding anniversary of Shelley and David Eisenlohr.

AUGUST 2In loving memory of Carsten Dubber and in celebration of the wedding of Ellen Louise Wadsworth & Robert Townsend McCullough on August 1.

AUGUST 9In loving memory of Vera Louise Gaston and in celebration of the wedding of Elizabeth Wright Sanders & Dallas Mark Miller, Jr. on August 8.

AUGUST 16In loving memory of D. Fred Ward and in celebration of the wedding of Sara Melissa Bedford & Atlas Lawrence Cheek IV on August 15.

AUGUST 30In loving memory of Sidney Leo Shull and in celebration of the wedding of Anna Katheryne Staples & Christopher David Eisenlohr on August 29.

SEPTEMBER 6In loving memory of De McCombs.

SEPTEMBER 13In celebration of the wedding of Kacie Erin Higdon & Chad Thomas Choate on September 12.

SEPTEMBER 20In loving memory of Ray Franklin Hysinger and Lee Mitchell Hilgartner and in celebration of the baptism of Mary Clare Kincaid.

SEPTEMBER 27In loving memory of Max Miller.

OCTOBER 4In loving memory of David Derek Moore and George Franklin Longino, Sr.

OCTOBER 11In loving memory of Juanita Mae Wagnon, Jimmie Wunsch, and The Rev. Paul Waddell, and in celebration of the wedding of Mary Susan McDowell & Samuel Ellsworth Hunter III on October 10.

OCTOBER 18In loving memory of Pat Cavin King, Joseph Irion Worsham and Harriet Lang Worsham.

OCTOBER 25In loving memory of Charles Featherston Bradford, John Barre King, Jr., and William David Moore; and in celebration of the wedding of Courtney Christine Kauffman & Steven Blake Baker on October 24.

JULY (post printing)7/29 Charles Henry Waller AUGUST 8/17 Mark Rhodes Parker SEPTEMBER9/3 Hal Martin Hardy

JULY (post printing)7/18 Nancy Ann Sheldon Votteler7/22 Edith Louise Howson7/23 John McKay Geisel AUGUST8/1 Daniel Blake Anderson8/1 John Philip Haddock8/10 Dorothy Marie Stanton8/22 Peggy Trickey Northcutt8/30 Harold Ray Hawkins SEPTEMBER9/8 Martha Joyce Adair Weaver9/11 John E. ( Jack) Foster, Jr.

OCTOBER10/12 Peter Folger Decker, Sr.10/16 David Otto Eisenlohr


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ANGELTREE

GIVE A GIFT THAT REALLY MATTERS...

ADOPT A FAMILY IN NEED STARTING NOVEMBER 8

Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Great Hall or

the hall outside the Main Church.

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ANGELTREE

GIVE A GIFT THAT REALLY MATTERS...

ADOPT A FAMILY IN NEED STARTING NOVEMBER 8

Choose an Angel envelope from the tree located in the Great Hall or

the hall outside the Main Church.

This Christmas, the church will be adorned with beautiful Poinsettias through your generous donations

remembering and honoring your loved ones.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

5 pm deadline Tuesday, December 1

FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE YOUR DONATION AT:INCARNATION.ORG/THE CITY

OR PICK UP A FORM PLACED AROUND THE CHURCH

Angelus - Winter 2015

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