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THE STEEPLE The mission of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity, as part of the family of God, is to proclaim and spread the
word and work of God through Jesus Christ our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, by Eucharistic worship and
by ministry to the world.
The Church of the Nativity July 20, 2011
SUMMER WORSHIP
TIMES
SUNDAY: 8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite I
(Bibb Chapel) and
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Rite II (Ridley Hall)
This service offers Children’s Chapel
and Nursery
THURSDAY: 6:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite II
(Bibb Chapel)
July 16, 2011 Press Release Dioala Staff
SLOAN TO LEAD ALABAMA EPISCOPALIANS
The Rt. Reverend John McKee "Kee" Sloan was elected July 16 as the 11th bishop of
Alabama in the Episcopal Church. He currently is Alabama's Suffragan Bishop.
Sloan was elected from a field of four nominees on the first ballot. He received 145 of 270
votes cast in the lay order and 68 of 118 cast in the clergy order. An election required 136
votes in the lay order and 60 in the clergy order.
Pending a successful consent process, Sloan will succeed the Rt. Rev. Henry N. Parsley Jr.,
who will retire in January. The investiture is planned for January 7, 2012, at the Cathedral
Church of the Advent.
Under the canons of the Episcopal Church, a majority of bishops exercising jurisdiction
and diocesan standing committees must consent to the bishop-elect's ordination as
bishop within 120 days of receiving notice of the election.
The other nominees were:
The Rev. Kenneth L. Chumbley, rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, Mo. The
Rev. Clare Fischer-Davies, rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Providence, R.I. The
Rev. William Charles "Chuck" Treadwell III, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Waco,
Texas.
"Thanks be to God who has brought us to this place together. I thank you for trusting in
Him," Sloan told convention delegates in the nave of the Cathedral Church of the Advent,
where the election was held. As he spoke, the Cathedral bells rang out over downtown
Birmingham.
Speaking after the election, Sloan said, "I am honored and humbled to be elected two
times by people who know me and my faults, along with the gifts I've been given. I am
grateful to them and to the Spirit of God."
Sloan has been Alabama's bishop suffragan since 2008. Before that, he served as rector
of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Huntsville, Ala., for 14 years, and at a number of
churches in the Diocese of Mississippi.
Sloan founded the Special Session program in the diocese for summer campers with
mental and physical disabilities. In the national church, he serves as a member of the
Standing Commission for Liturgy and Music. He has participated in nearly 20 medical
mission trips to Honduras.
Sloan, a native of Vicksburg, Miss., is married to Tina Brown Sloan. They have two
children, McKee and Mary Nell.
The gathering of voting delegates was a reconvening of those who first gathered in
February for the 180th annual convention of the diocese. The election was held after a
celebration of Holy Eucharist, celebrated by Bishop Parsley.
The Diocese of Alabama covers north and central Alabama, with more than 34,000
members and 92 parishes and worshiping communities.
Election Photos (including Nativity Delegates & Clergy), Bishop Parsley’s Eucharist
Sermon, Announcement Ballot Results, and Bishop Sloan’s remarks may be viewed and
heard at www.dioala.org
PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS
First Sunday is HAP Sunday—August 7 Let’s fill the bins with bags of dried
beans and bags of rice (nutritious and goes a long way.) Also, they always need
canned meats, and canned fruits. (No canned veggies this month please.)
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY DISPLAY
On Sunday July 31, the beautiful work of our Prayer Shawl Ministry will be displayed at the 10 a.m.
Service. Every Tuesday afternoon parishioners gather to knit these shawls. They are given to parishioners
during crisis times as a reminder that our prayers are with them and that God’s love remains constant
and comforting. Our open space on the Ridley Hall altar platform is a perfect place to display the array of
colors and textures. Everyone will have the opportunity to see, touch and give thanks for these special
creations.
We have met our Tornado Family! On Monday of this week Mary Anne Akin, Associate Rector, and Lee Hicklen, member of the Outreach
Committee, met with the referred family for tornado assistance. We visited for more than an hour in their
temporary apartment. We received a gracious welcome and quickly became attached to our new friends.
Our family consists of a mother and three children. They had lived in the Harvest area. She has a son 18
who will be a Senior in High School; a daughter 14 who will be a freshman; and a son 12 in middle
school. She speaks proudly of them being on the Honor Roll and of their achievements.
Very little has reached them in the way of assistance. Their rental home was destroyed beyond repair.
They received a small FEMA award for 2 months rent. One church gave them food gift cards in June and
brought bed frames, kitchen table with 4 chairs, and a sofa. They had no renters’ insurance and the
mother is currently unable to work her former job because of tornado destruction. She is seeking
employment.
Church of the Nativity will be able to contribute in the following ways ! We will provide two months’ rent
and car payments. We will contribute significantly to the replacement of all their clothes, fall school
requirements, groceries, gasoline, household needs, past and current utility bills and one special
―surprise treat‖ for the entire family. Also, we are ―holding‖ an amount for re-location needs to a
permanent home when that time arrives.
We are pleased that we have made this special connection and will keep you informed of the progress in
their lives. At this time they are in a TINY apartment and have no means to place the furniture and
appliances that some of you have offered. They are living out of boxes that are piled in corners. Please
be patient with us as we seek to help them find a house for rent in a rural area in the Sparkman High
School district. Thanks be to God for this connection and your generosity !!!
Thank you, Mustard Seed! In the closing days of the Mustard Seed, owners Cattie Clanton and Blair Glenn made a wonderful gift to a
recent tornado victim.
Sawyerville, the location of our summer Diocesan camps for poor children, was hit by the April
tornadoes. Little publicity was given to that area.
Among those who lost their homes was The Reverend Kervin Jones. Kervin is known to all the Sawyerville
staff and campers as the integral link between the diocese and that community. He is the one ―in the
know‖ for what is needed every summer. As his home was destroyed, so was his ―Pastor’s Library‖ of
which he was so proud. He loves to read and was heartbroken when all of his books were lost to the
winds.The Diocesan Youth Department issued a special plea to help rebuild his library. The Mustard
Seed responded and sent a huge box of books valued at more that $600! The gift included reference
books for his sermon preparations, contemporary Christian topics, devotionals, and children’s books to
share with his congregation. What a blessing !
VESTRY NOMINATION PROPOSAL CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY
NAME OF CANDIDATE: ___________________________________________
E-MAIL: _________________________________________________________
PHONE: __________________________________________________________
What strengths would this person bring to the Vestry?
In what Parish activities has this person participated?
Have you discussed this with the person; if elected, would he/she agree to serve on the Nativity Vestry? ____
Thank you for your input on this candidate. The Nominations Committee meets regularly to consider all pro-
posed nominees and to ensure representative leadership from the entire Parish.
Please mail this form to the church office: 208 Eustis Ave., Huntsville 35801 or
Place it in the drop-box located in the Ridley Hall foyer or
Email it to Sally Naumann: [email protected]
__________________________________________
Your Signature
______________________________________________
Printed Name
___________________________________________
Date
VESTRY NOMINATIONS Do you have a suggestion for the Vestry Nominations Committee? We seek input from all parishioners, and
the form below is a simple method for you to communicate your recommendation. Names are maintained in a
perpetual pool to consider for the annual election each November. Thanks for your help with this important
process.
-Sally Naumann, Chairman, Nominations Committee 2012
The Committee is composed of the current and three most recent Senior Wardens willing and able to serve
along with three members at-large chosen by the six outgoing Vestry members; the Rector serves ex officio in
a non-voting role:
Sally Naumann, Chair, member at large ([email protected])
David Collette, Senior Warden 2009 ([email protected])
Phil Dotts, Senior Warden 2008 ([email protected])
Don Evans, member at large ([email protected])
Mac Phillips, Senior Warden 2010 ([email protected])
Alyce Smith, member at large (256-536-4198)
Bland Warren, Senior Warden 2011 ([email protected])
Andy Anderson, Rector, ex officio, non-voting ([email protected])
Stewardship of Creation Health and
Beauty Tips –Summer 2011 Organic on the Cheap
According to Mission Organic 2010, if everyone in the
country increased their organic consumption just 10
percent, it would eliminate more than 2 million pounds of
antibiotics used in livestock and more than 2 billion barrels
of imported oil annually, and would significantly clean up
our drinking water.
• Make smart decisions at the grocery store by buying
organic fruits and veggies and hormone-free meat,
milk, and eggs.
• Eating a wide variety of foods can improve your
nutrition and reduce exposure to dangerous chemicals -
this is of special importance for kids.
Exercise: Cut Fat and Carbon Simultaneously
If every American spent 30 minutes walking or cycling
instead of driving each day, we'd cut carbon emissions by
64 million tons and shed 3 billion pounds of excess flab.
• For quick trips to the store, walk or bike.
• Explore neighborhoods by walking around.
• Take the stairs!
Change your Beauty Regimen
NYC's Dr. Fran E. Cook-Bolden advises, "Just two
products, a gentle cleanser, and a good sunscreen are
enough daily skincare for most people."
• Skincare minimalism is good for the environment as
well as consumers' health, since the ingredients in
cosmetic products often include potentially toxic
substances like mercury, lead acetate, formaldehyde,
coal tar, and phthalates.
• Look for organic cleansers and sunscreen products.
• Eliminate dead skin cells with a washcloth instead of
investing in a microdermabrasion system.
Health Conscious Hair Care
Protect yourself and the environment from harmful toxins
by switching to organic hair products.
• Some studies suggest that methylisothiazolinone (Mit),
a chemical in many name-brand shampoos, may be
linked to neurological damage. And if it's not good for
humans, it's certainly not great for our groundwater or
soil either. Learn more about what's in your shampoo
and which brands are safe at
www.cosmeticsdatabase.com.
• Make your own shampoo: A tablespoon of baking
soda mixed with a cup of water is a gentle way to
cleanse without drying hair out. And as a conditioner,
try two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed with a
cup of water.
• If you’re really stuck on the suds, try shampoo bars.
You can find great selection at specialty stores like
Lush. • Create your own eco-friendly styling products: Try
mixing sea salt with water (more salt for stronger hold,
less for more supple locks). Add the mixture to your
spray bottle and use in the same manner you would a
spray gel.
CCIB Report: Restoration Update
(photos online The Steeple and website)
The steeple, apse, sacristy, and upper nave roof
replacement have been completed including associated
gutters. Scaffolding for upper nave roof has been removed.
Scaffolding along the nave lower roof will remain until the
roof project is complete. The tulip cross located on the nave
ridge and north-end of the church roof has been repaired
and reinstalled. Damaged wood and masonry discovered
between the bell-tower and upper nave roof have been
repaired. The chimney at the south-end of the nave was
unstable, which has been corrected. The clerestory walls
will be completed next followed by the lower nave roofs.
Asphalt material installed in 1934 over a metal roof was
found under the existing metal shingles on the east side of
the nave lower roof. The church and Memorial Garden are
closed until the roof project is completed. The church roof
should be completed by September. Weather can impact
the schedule.
A contract has been awarded for the interior plaster
restoration. Scaffolding has been installed in the church and
repair of plaster has begun. The interior project will also
include replacing/repairing and refinishing damaged wood.
Cushions and needle point items are being repaired and
clean along with reconditioning of the hymnals and prayer
books by volunteers. The church will be closed until the
interior project is completed and the organ pipes, cushions,
etc are installed. The interior project is scheduled to be
completed in September.
The church and Memorial Garden are closed for safety
purposes during the church roof and interior projects.
Please observe and obey barricades and detours. Should
you notice anything that appears to be a safety hazard,
please inform Loch, Skipper, or John Buyse. If you have
any questions, do not hesitate to give Skipper Colin or
Loch Neely a call.
Submitted: Skipper Colin
The Greene Street Market at Nativity
every Thursday 4:00-8:00 p.m. We’ve seen an amazing turn-out each week of folks
here to purchase home grown corn, tomatoes, greens,
fruits, pies, relishes, goat cheese, hand-made soaps,
beautiful flowers; to watch cooking demos, receive
free samples, enjoy musical entertainment and more.
Come see what all the downtown excitement is all
about!
Restoration Photos July 2011
Fr Andy ’s latest blog July 17 Printed below are excerpts from: The Journey To Geghard; The Echoes of Prayer We’ve all heard that life is about the journey and not so much the destination, but you can encounter some pretty fantastic destinations along the way! To make the journey to Armenia more interesting, I rented a car and we are driving all over the country. Many fellow travelers can’t believe that we are doing this, even Armenians think we are a bit crazy to drive here, but I love an adventure! However the journey is sometimes made better if you have a little technological help, so we also rented a GPS with English speaking voice instructions. The GPS was great! Roads not so great in some parts! The roads can be worse than in Haiti in some places, but they have nice four lane highways here, too. You have to be very careful though because you never knew when a major pothole or cow or pig will appear in the middle of the road. . Case has been a great navigator helping me look out for the obstructions in the road…
Afterwards, we drove about 10 km to the 11th century Geghard Monastery. Case and I agree this is one of the most interesting places we have ever seen. The walls are cut into the side of the gorge, but what is most remarkable is that the monks built their cells (living quarters) and several churches into
the surrounding rock of the slopes around the early-13th century. According to Case, the rock is volcanic tuff (which is fine grained volcanic ash with larger crystallized debris mixed in occasionally), so it's easier to cut through than other rock materials. Walking through them surrounded by only darkness and the prayer candles lit by other visitors and pilgrims was a powerful experience. There is one church cut completely out of rock, including its symmetrically
pleasing arches and massive decorated columns, with a special design that gives a remarkable acoustic effect. I can only imagine listening to the echo of monastic chants during worship when this place was at its height--an experience that would surely be intensified by the piety and order and purpose of the monks performing the rites of service… Geghard has been important to the Armenian Christians since the 4th century. There were actually
monastic caves first carved here then. Longinas, who is the Roman Centurion who thrust the sword in Jesus' side out of mercy to quicken his death, became one of Christ’s followers a Golgotha because Jesus' blood that flowed from the spear lancing cured a terrible eye disease. He became an apostle and came through Armenia after the main Apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew first brought the faith to the Armenian people about a decade after Christ’s death and
resurrection. Longinas gave the top portion of the lance to the Armenians and they revered it at Gegherd beginning in the 4th century when this became one of the most important monasteries in Armania. Geghard is actually the Armanian word for lance or spear. The holy relic was moved to Etchmiadzin into the Treasury of Mayr Tacher in the early 20th century. We saw it when on our tour of Etchmiadzin...
Geghard is a holy, thin place that still welcomes hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year. Case said, "If we don't see anything else, this has made the trip!" I’d like to share Case’s description of Geghard, beautifully written in his journal: The grounds of the monastery literally hang off the cliffs overlooking the Azat River Gorge, and from the rock walls monastic cells and several small churches have been cut out.
And I think I’ll just say amen. Pax
Approaching Geghard Monastery
Join EfM for the 2011-2012 Program Year Contact information for Nativity’s Education for Ministry three groups:
Tuesday evening Monday evening Thursday morning Lea Ellison – mentor George Thacker – mentor Jeannie Robison—mentor 256-520-6652 256-533-3005 256-536-0202 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Applications and brochures on bulletin board in hallway of Ridley Hall/Kitchen.
PRAYER LIST
We pray for those who are ill or recovering: Leigh Wahl, Nancy Lackey, Jack Wilson, Bill Marsh, Those in recovery following the recent
tornados, Steve Hays, Tom Booth, Nate Porter, Jr., Aaron Queener, Angel Colin, Bill Marsh,
E. Ray Tanner, Debbie Bell, Carolyn Cunningham, Heather Simpson, Donald Perry, Elsie
Olsen, Scott Shelton, Kit Carlton, Joy Gass, Sara Welch, Emile Joffrion, Eileen Sullivan,
Leigh Wahl, John, Nancy Kelly, Julie Kirk, Joan Bennett.
We pray for our Military: Kuwait: Spencer Colin; Afghanistan: Robert Sampson, Lourie Formby, John Orosz
We pray for the Departed: Marlene Haynes, aunt of Donna Rush;
Robert Lassiter, cousin of Linda Lee Coggins
We give thanks for the birthdays of our children:
7/23 Dylan Chenoweth
7/26 Anna Zuga, Hattie Crosby
7/28 Anna Crawford Mullins
7/29 Sadler Evans, Emma Markwalter, Powell Stockton
7/31 Sarah Rowe, Kaden Cheatham
8/2 Sean Berman
8/3 Caroline Brooks, Harrison Little,
Alexander Young, Dylan Hicks
8/4 Evan McCarty
8/5 Addison Duncan, Catherine Kelly
The Green Book 2011—2012
If your address or phone number has changed and you have
not notified the church office please call the church office or
email [email protected] with the changes.
Each family will receive a copy of The Green Book 2011-2012
in your Ministry Fair Bag. It will include the church directory, as
well as information about all the programs offered as well as a
calendar of events.
Nativity Summer Choir continues All are welcome and invited to come once—or come weekly. Summer choir is for You! A great way to see what it is like to sing the service (and make new friends!) Come once or come each Sunday.
You will be warmly welcomed. A simple anthem and the service music will be rehearsed at 9:00 in the choir
room located downstairs in Joffrion Hall for the 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist* service.
Rehearsal is at 9:00 a.m. in the choir room each Sunday. A simple anthem and the morning service music will
be rehearsed for the 10:00 Holy Eucharist service.
Mark your calendars for August Events: • August 5, 5:00 p.m. Sacred Songs Concert in Bibb Chapel
• August 13, 11:00 a.m. The Annual Jonathan Daniels and the Martyrs of Alabama
Pilgrimage, Hayneville, AL. The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama and the Commission on Race
Relations will host the pilgrimage, honoring Daniels and others who gave their lives in the civil
rights movement. • August 14, 6:00 p.m. Summer Concert on the Lawn Featuring Slip Jig
Don’t let the day time temps keep you away, we have enjoyed the coolness of the shade covering
the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, cool drinks, perhaps a picnic supper.
• August 28, Ministry Fair in a Bag (in lieu of Ministry Fair being held in Ridley Hall)
This year each family will receive a tote bag personalized with Nativity logo filled with brochures
and other creative items describing the many classes and programs we offer. To name a few:
Nativity Christian Education Programs, Pastoral Care, Outreach, Children’s Activities, EYC,
TOHG calendar of events, Acolytes, Cursillo, The Green Book Directory, etc.
LADIES are YOU looking for a Bible study class? Are YOU a mom or future mom? Then we want YOU to attend the renewed Reflections Bible Study!
Come participate in discussions lead by Lisa Caprio, Debbie Collette, Kim Hartley, Connie Stephenson and Shelley Whitney as we travel together on our spiritual journeys. No Bible study experience necessary. We will explore the Bible using diverse methods including life application studies. Our first study is Esther-It's Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore.
When: Starting August 18, 2001, from 9:30-11:00 (Nursery available) Where: 2nd floor of Joffrion Hall Respond to Betsy Ford at [email protected] if you would like to attend and order a book. Also, please indicate if you will need the nursery.
We will be looking for YOU!
MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR ST. MARY’S
2nd ANNUAL SUNSET SERENADE to be held on Sunday September 4
The Sunset Serenade is a fundraiser and a "friendraiser" for the Center. “We love welcoming new friends to the Center
and sharing special moments with life-long friends,” said Thomas Morris, St. Mary’s Sewanee executive director.
The event begins at 5:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their blankets and lawn chairs and decorate their blanket
with your favorite candelabra, wine glasses, and coolers. The evening's entertainment begins with music by "The Good
Ole Boys" during the cocktail hour and continues with a jazz band led by Neil Workman during dinner.
A gourmet dinner will be provided by Natural Bridge Events. The evening also will include a silent auction and conclude
with a magnificent sunset over the bluff.
Reservations by email are required by Monday, August 29. Please call Ivee Lowry at St. Mary’s Sewanee at 931-598-
5342 for more information or to make your reservation by phone.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE August 2011 – published 7/20/11
WEDNESDAY, August 3, HE
Service Celebrant Preacher LEM
12:00 PM Landry Mary Hendricks
THURSDAY, August 4, HE
Service Celebrant Preacher
6:00 PM Akin
SUNDAY, August 7, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Service Celebrant Preacher LEM Lector Intercessor
8: AM Akin Groff Emily Collette Mary Hendricks Lee Hicklen
10:00 AM Landry Groff Barbara Buice, Walter Thames, Janet Robbins Buddy Moon, Stacy Moon Adalene Bledsoe
WEDNESDAY, August 10, HE
Service Celebrant Preacher LEM
12:00 PM Akin Marilyn Lands
THURSDAY, August 11, HE
Service Celebrant Preacher
6:00 PM Landry
SUNDAY, August 14, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Service Celebrant Preacher LEM (Akin out) Lector Intercessor
8:00 AM Landry Landry Lewie Bates Melissa Kirkindall Clay Sherrill
10:00 AM McCown Landry Ronnie Rogers, Lea Ellison, Pat Sampson John Conover, Sally Ann Culver Rich Goodwin
WEDNESDAY, August 17, HE
Service Celebrant Preacher LEM
12:00 PM Landry Mary Hendricks
THURSDAY, August 18, HE
Service Celebrant Preacher
6:00 PM Holland-Shuey
SUNDAY, August 21, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Service Celebrant Preacher LEM Lector Intercessor
8:00 AM Landry McCown John Hendricks Lane Mickle Mary Hendricks
10:00 AM Akin McCown Roy Gowman, Bob Serio Amy Creech, Mickey Ellis Ronnie Rogers
WEDNESDAY, August 24 , HE
Service Celebrant Preacher LEM
12:00 PM Akin Marilyn Lands
THURSDAY, August 25, HE
Service Celebrant Preacher
6:00 PM Landry
SUNDAY, August 28, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Service Celebrant Preacher LEM Lector Intercessor
8:00 AM Anderson Akin Mary Hendricks Jeannie Robison John Hendricks
10:00 AM Anderson Akin Peter Cobun, Marilyn Lands David Collette, Debbie Collette RuthAnn Haymes
WEDNESDAY, August 31 , HE
Service Celebrant Preacher LEM
12:00 PM Anderson Mary Hendricks
USHERS
8:00 Robert Mullins, Michael McClung, Ray Morring, Read Windham, Chad Ayres 10:00
ALTAR GUILD
6 Emily Moody, Kathryn Mahoney, Linda Watts, Lea Ann Barnett, Judy Vann, Emily Collette, Debbie Collette
13 Debbie Joyner, Beth Pugh, Kakki Brooks, Sara Little, Laura Innes
20
Louise Reynolds, Laura Innes, Alice Lanier, Flo Stockton, Judy Vann 27 Rose Ann Shearer, Judy Heacock, Marcia Machek, Suzy Naumann, Debbie Joyner
STEEPLE SCHEDULE
The Steeple is published each
1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
To submit events or articles,
you may bring them to Linda
Wheeler in the church office or
email:
The deadline for the next issue is
Monday noon, August 1, 2011.
CLERGY & STAFF The Rev’d Dr. Andy Anderson
Rector
The Rev’d Mary Anne Akin Associate
The Rev’d Brad Landry Associate
The Rev’d Mary E. Groff Deacon
Suzanne Purtee Organist/Choirmaster
Lane Tutt Adult Christian Formation
Liz Williams Youth Christian Formation
Elizabeth Foster Children’s Formation
Cassie Chenoweth Assistant Children’s Formation
Audrey Clayton Nursery Coordinator
John Buyse Property Manager
Al Ford Sexton
Sally Stockton Kitchen Coordinator
Beverly Franklin Bookkeeper/Business Mgr
Connie Gadomski Worship & Ministry Assistant
Linda Wheeler Assistant to the Rector
Communication/Publication Admin
Prentice White Verger/Wedding Coordinator
Vestry Bland Warren Senior Warden
Pat Goodson Junior Warden
Russ Alexander Treasurer
Donna Joffrion Clerk
AFTER HOURS EMERGENGY A member of the clergy is
on call each week.
If you need assistance from a priest
outside office hours, the priest on
call will respond to your page.
The number to call In Case of an
Emergency Only is 256-533-7007.
All other calls should be directed to
church phone 256-533-2455 and follow the prompts to leave a
message for a priest to respond.
Church of the Nativity, Episcopal 208 Eustis Ave. SE Huntsville, AL 35801
256-533-2455Fax: 256-533-2374
www.nativity-hsv.org
The Steeple July 20, 2011
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Come to learn about our church’s interior Sunday, July 24
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Homily 10:45 a.m.—11:30 a.m. A Liturgical and Architectural Presentation:
“The Interior Restoration of our Church” by Architectural Consultant to Nativity,
The Rev’d John Runkle, R.A.
The Reverend John Ander Runkle, R.A. is a specialist in religious architecture.
As an Episcopal priest, he has served a number of parishes in Virginia, North
Carolina and Tennessee since being ordained in 1999 and presently is on the
staff of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA. He also serves as the
Canon for Architecture and the Arts in the Diocese of Washington. As an
historical architect, his career represents a devotion to the care and
interpretation of architectural and cultural landmarks. From serving as an
architect on staff with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, to surveying
archaeological sites of medieval Islamic settlements in the Sahara Desert of
North Africa, to preserving, restoring and revitalizing historic worship space in
the Anglican tradition, his architectural experience spans over twenty-five
years. Most recently, Fr. Runkle served as the Cathedral Conservator at
Washington National Cathedral where he was responsible for the care of the
Cathedral’s building fabric, along with managing its fine arts collections.
A prolific writer, Fr. Runkle’s book, Searching for Sacred Space: Essays on
Architecture and Liturgical Design in the Episcopal Church is a collection of thought
-provoking essays that focus on liturgical space and its proper support of
common worship. A popular speaker at lectures, conferences and retreats, he
also teaches at a number of seminaries on the theology of sacred space and
history of religious architecture.
In 1999, Fr. Runkle received his Master in Divinity from the University of the
South in Sewanee, Tennessee; preceded in 1984 by a Bachelor of Architecture,
with honors, from the University of Tennessee and a Bachelor of Art, magna
cum laude, from Mary Baldwin College.
