St.

Paul's Episcopal Church

Lansing Michigan

St. Paul’s News

General Convention - Some Thoughts June, 2006

By The Rev. Dr. Gordon Weller

Volume 31, Issue 6
T he Episcopal
Church will meet
in General Convention,
nominated for the position of Presiding Bishop
and seven different resolutions indicating a re-
sponse to the Windsor Report. What is most im-
June 13-21 in Colum- portant to note is that each of these votes will
bus, Ohio. Given the be prayed about hundreds, if not thousands, of
turmoil that has devel- times before they are taken, and the prevailing Inside this issue:
The Rev. Dr. Gordon Weller oped in response to wish of every voter is that the will of God be
the 2003 Convention, done and that the Holy Spirit will be present as Upcoming Activities 2-4
this will be a very important meeting. I urge all votes are taken and counted. It will be that way
members of St. Paul's to pay close attention to with every vote. Those who go to Convention Vestry Highlights 5
the actions of Convention. There will be hun- deserve our gratitude and our prayers. They put
dreds of votes taken on a variety of topics that in extremely long hours at the Convention and St. Paul’s News 6,9-11
will reflect and affect our lives together and will prior to it. The workload is enormous.
be representative of our response to the call of Choir Schedule 7
God and the power of the Holy Spirit. There are several things we can do to be in-
volved and supportive. First, there are Conven- Youth Ministry 8
Certainly the two most important discussions will tion Updates in the bulletin on each Sunday
center on the election of a new Presiding Bishop morning, leading up to and during Convention. Calendar 9
and our response to the Windsor Report of Read them, discuss them and ask questions if you
2004. (The Windsor report is the Anglican Com- have them. At the end of each insert, there are
munion's response to the action of the 2003 suggested readings. Some of these are avail-
Convention.) Currently there are seven persons (Continued on page 11)

What’s in a Name?
By The Rev. Susie Shaefer

O ne of the questions I’ve been asked most frequently at St. Paul’s is: What should we call you,
or more generally, How does one address a female priest? Like many things in the Episcopal
Church, this is one of those questions where you can get six different answers from five different
people. The most common titles for women priests are “pastor” and “mother.” “Mother” is simply
the female version of “Father,” a common title for male priests. For some, this has wonderful impli-
cations about the ways in which clergy can nurture our spiritual lives. But for others, it suggests a
character like the Mother Superior from The Sound of Music. “Pastor” is a better description of
what we do as clergy, guiding individuals and congregations along the spiritual journey. Plus, it
has the added bonus of serving for both men and women! So as titles go, I believe that “pastor” is
most appropriate.
Personally, I believe in a strong emphasis on the shared ministry of all the people. As Paul writes,
we have many gifts, but one Lord, and there are a variety of gifts, but the same Spirit. We are
(Continued on page 11)
Page 2 Upcoming St. Paul’s Activities
St Paul’s In Action
Ongoing Activities Lucy Finkel Recital, Sunday, June 3, 7 PM
St. Aelred’s Guild, Bible Study, Book Cart, B&PW Dinner Baptisms, Sunday, June 4, and June 25, 10 AM
Meeting, ECW, Family Night Dinner, 4Fs (Food, Faith,
Graduation Breakfast, Sunday, June 4, 8:45 AM
Fun, Fellowship), St. Elizabeth Guild, Prayer Group,
Men’s Breakfast, Mid-week Eucharist, will resume in Sep- Young Adults Baseball Game, Saturday, June 10, 7 PM
tember Mission Trip Fundraiser, Sunday, June 11, 11:30 AM
St. Paul’s Library, open every Sunday B&PW Annual Picnic, June 13, 6 PM at the home of
This Month at St. Paul’s and Elsewhere Debby Pierce
Men’s Golf League, Thursdays, 3:30 PM, Groesbeck Golf Infant/Toddler Playgroup, Saturday, June 17, 10 AM
Course Vacation Bible School, June 26-30
Women’s Golf League, contact Pat Riley at 882-1691 Looking Ahead
Confirmation, Reception & Reaffirmation, Sunday, June Eagle Ranch Mission Trip, July 15-22
3, 10 AM

B&PW Picnic Young Adults Baseball

Game, Take 2
By Elisabeth Richardson, Treasurer
By The Rev. Susie Shaefer
T he Business & Professional Women will meet

Tuesday, June 13 at Debby Pierce's home.
This is our annual picnic. The dinner is at 6 PM, and
the cost is $8. Guests and visitors are always wel-
come. Members should bring a side dish to pass.
RSVP to Nancy Milne by June 11 at 882-0573.
C
alling all young adults! We
tried to schedule a trip to a
Lansing Lugnut’s game in May, but it didn’t work out. So
– we are trying again! Join us on Saturday, June 10 at
7 PM for a Lansing Lugnut’s game. “Young Adults” in-
cludes those in their twenties or thirties, married or not,
with kids or not. Bring your friends, bring your kids and
join us for a day at the ballpark. To RSVP, contact the
church office or sign up outside the Merrifield Room.

Infant/Toddler Playgroup
The Rev. Susie Shaefer

J oin us on Saturday, June 17, from 10 AM - Noon for the next meeting of the Toddler/Infant Play-
group. This is for parents of kids under three. We have an hour with “adults only,” with time for chat-
ting over refreshments and a short program, and then an hour playing with the kids and sharing stories
and questions and ideas. This month’s program will be “Talking to Pre-School Kids about Death,” pre-
sented by our own Dianna Erickson. Childcare is provided for the entire two hours so that parents with
older kids can bring them as well. Questions? Please contact Rev. Susie Shaefer. We hope to see you
there!
 Upcoming St. Paul’s Activities Page 3

Mission Trip
By The Rev. Susie Shaefer

I n exactly two months (at the time of this writing),

seven youth and four adult leaders will leave St.
Paul’s church for the mission trip to Tennessee. I am
ing out for brunch at a restaurant after church. In addi-
tion to the lovely food and fellowship featured at pre-
vious brunches, we will also have a labor auction! Do
happy to report that we are doing very well with our you need help getting the grass cut this summer?
fundraising, thanks to the generous support of the par- Wouldn’t you like to have an extra pair of hands
ish. We would specifically like to thank the Business cleaning the basement before the school year starts?
and Professional Women for their gift in May. Here is your chance! The youth going on the trip will
gladly help you out, and will be auctioning off their
Of course, we aren’t finished with our efforts just yet. time, with proceeds going to the Mission Trip.
We will be hosting another fundraiser brunch on Sun-
day, June 11 after the 10 AM service. Suggested do- We hope to see you on Sunday, June 11. Please sign-
nations for the brunch are $5-8 for an individual, or up outside the Merrifield Room or by calling the office
$15-20 for a family–about what you might spend go- so that we can plan for food.

To all Guilds, Committees and Baptisms

Organizations:
J une is the month when we try to place all the
activities of committees, guilds and organiza-
tions on the calendar for September 2006 through
July 2007. This will enable us to be ready when
summer is over. Please help us by getting a list of
all your meetings and activities to Kathleen Johnson
in the front office as soon as possible. We ask that
you do this by June 12, 2006.
Gordon Weller
By The Rev. Dr. Gordon F. Weller
W e have set aside several times for baptisms dur-
ing June, July and August. First, June 4, the day
of Pentecost, is a traditional time, and several are bap-
tisms already scheduled. June 25 has also been set
aside at the request of several families who have rela-
tives coming in from out of town. Finally, if there is need,
a time may be requested in late August. Please contact
Fr. Weller if you have question or requests.

Lucy Finkel Returns to Perform

By Deborah McMartin-Finkel

S oprano Lucy Finkel, a former St. Paul’s chorister and daughter of Deborah McMartin-Finkel and Charles
Finkel, will return to St. Paul’s on Saturday, June 3 at 7 PM to give a recital. Arias and art song will fill our
sanctuary as well as a few spirituals. Lucy will sing music composed by Copeland, Dvorak, R. Strauss, Menotti
and others.
After leaving St. Paul’s, Lucy finished her undergraduate degree at Grand Valley State University where she
studied with Dale Schriemer and Katherine Stieler. She spent two summers in New York City studying opera and
developing and performing the roles of Lauretta in “Gianni Schicchi” and Suzanna in the “Marriage of Figaro.”
Currently Lucy attends the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston where she studies with Mark St.
Laurent. She plans to complete her master’s program next spring. This summer Lucy will perform at the Ashlawn
Opera Festival in Charlottesville, Virginia. She will understudy the role of Maria in “West Side Story,” and have
minor roles in both “West Side Story” and “The Merry Widow.”
We hope to see you at the performance.
Page 4 Upcoming St. Paul’s Activities
Graduation Breakfast
By Dr. Stephen R. Lange, Minister of Music

S t. Paul’s will honor its graduates at the annual Senior Recognition Break-
fast on Sunday, June 4, at 8:45 AM. The breakfast is sponsored by the
Vestry of St. Paul’s, and Sr. Warden Elisabeth Richardson will share an inspi-
rational message with the graduates and their families (See box below for a complete list of graduates). They
will also be recognized at the 10:00 AM service.
High School College
Megan McGee – Grand Ledge Elizabeth Crabtree – U-M
Parents: Tim & Marian McGee Parents: Graham & Amy Crabtree
Planning to attend Central Michigan University Degree: Music Education
Sarah Niven – DeWitt Mark Johnson – MSU
Parents – Tim & Yvonne Lantz Degree: Masters Degree/Manufacturing
Planning to attend the Boston Conservatory of Music
Steven Leverett – U-M
Michelle Benson – Okemos Parents: Gary & Mona Leverett
Parents: Dr. Ed & MaryLea Benson Degree: Computer Engineering/Working for Intel
Planning to attend Lansing Community College and the
Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago
Katelyn Hanna-Wortley
Cranbrook Kingswood School, Bloomfield Hills
Parents: Greg Wortley & Barbara Hanna
Planning to attend LeHigh University in Bethlehem, PA

Summer Schedule and Vacations Habitat for Humanity

By The Rev. Dr. Gordon F. Weller By Debby Pierce

S ummer is always a
time for vacations
and getting away. It is
that way for the Staff of
St. Paul's as well. Summer
is not a time when the
trials and tribulations of
life take a vacation; far
from it. If you should need to contact the Church or
one of the Clergy during the summer, please call
the Church first. Even if you call after hours, the
first message you will get will be a notification as
to who (Gordon or Susie) is pastorally on call. This
will be followed by a listing of whom you should
call for other needs. Office hours will remain as
they have been in past years: Monday-Thursday
from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to
Noon.
L ast month I told you about the next Habitat
Build which begins on June 2. Our build now
has a name, “Freedom Build.” We still need work-
ers for all of our times. Please contact Debby
Pierce at 394-4800 or Susie Shaefer at 482-
9454. This will be a good build. We will not be
using pre-built walls as is the past. We will start
from scratch. Much more fun! We will work with a
different church each week, which will give us the
opportunity to meet a lot of new people.
Look for the Habitat sign at the Sunday coffee
hour. We have a copy of the house design and
pictures of the lot.
If you have some available time on a weekend in
June or July, we need your help.
 News from the Vestry Page 5

Financial Information As of April 30, 2006

By Jeff Irwin

T hrough April 30, 2006, we have received total pledge and non-pledge revenue of $95,312, which is ap-
proximately where we should be after four months to meet our 2006 pledge revenue budget. Also, Easter
giving was above the budgeted amount with $3,952 received.
We are current with our commitment to the Diocese of Michigan. Through April 30, $12,873 has been sent to
the Diocese.
We received $56,337 from the Lucille Penniman Trust in April. Per Vestry policy, $50,703 (90%) has been
transferred to the Perpetual fund and $5,634 (10%) to the Mission and Outreach fund.
The accounting for the month of April was not complete as of this writing, so the net income through April 30 is
not reported here.
As of May 10, we have received approximately $40,000 of parishioner pledges and contributions for the or-
gan restoration project. The contract with Austin Organs, Inc. has been signed for a total of $135,690. Of this
amount, $123,569 is due in monthly installments between now and September 1, 2006. To the extent that we
have not received sufficient contributions to pay the Austin Organs, Inc. invoices, we will need to use funds from
the St. Paul’s Perpetual fund to make our payments.
Historically the summer months have been the leanest for receiving pledge contributions. However, the work of
the church goes on and so do the costs. It will be greatly appreciated if can you keep your pledge payments
current or even pay ahead if possible.

Highlights from the Vestry Meeting

At the May 16 Vestry meeting, your Vestry:
• Had devotions on Matthew 28:16 - 20 "The
Commissioning of the Disciples"
• Received correspondence from "The Record" (the
Diocesan Newspaper) that a meeting will be held
at All Saint's E.L. to discuss the financial shortfall
and continued existence of the publication
• Discussed the "Welcoming Church" committee
topic of reshaping the Mission/Outreach commit-
tee and a reflection of who we are.
• Received notification of the "Vision/Mission"
group that they have a few ideas for re-wording
several portions of the document
• Received an Organ Refurbishment Committee
report (found elsewhere in this issue)
• Discussed the Reaffirmation Service of June 3rd
at St Katherine's
• Received a report on the status of the defibrilla-
tor and a proposed CPR class for Vestry, ushers,
and other pertinent groups in the parish.
• Received various committee reports
1. Roof needs to be repaired over the choir por- • Received the new Sexual Misconduct Policy to be
tion of the building
2. Sewer separation will proceed in the spring of
2007. We must be in compliance by the end
of construction
3. Communications has a survey that will be go-
ing out
4. Adult Christian Education is planning for
2006-07
5. Youth Christian Ed is also planning with VBS
and the Mission trip on the immediate horizon
6. Habitat for Humanity is doing a speed build
between June 2 and July 31-we are involved
monetarily and with various aspects of the
build
7. Personnel has completed the Spring review
8. Stewardship for Fall 2006 will focus on the
deficit
9. Worship and Music Committee is planning for
2006-7
• Received a monthly treasurer's report (elsewhere
in the issue)
• Planned for Graduation Sunday - June 4th, 2006
reviewed, adopted, and signed by the June
meeting
• Received the Curate's and Rector's report
Page 6
St. Paul’s News
St. Paul’s June Prayer List

W e pray for those who are sick and in need: Cindy Robinson, Beverly McEachern,
James Lantz Family, Dixie Durr, Audrey, Richard & Aaron Hegmon, Shelley
Robinson, Donna & Grady Letner, Clara Voges, Mason Hill, Mary Olds, Lois Caswell,
Ruthann Perry, Dorothy Lawrence, Brian Schray, June Wyatt, Dick & Janet Siebert, Avel
Prayer List Neito, John Kim, Erik Lindquist, Bernie Lynch, Mary Ann Kelley, Carol, Melinda
Gordon, Judith Jones, Bill Hooks, baby Benjamin, Andrew Astley, Bill Kundrat, Tzimari
Kirkpatrick, Becky Chamberlain and Kim Cross
We pray and remember those in the Military, serving in dangerous areas: Carlos Sims, Stacey Speck and Paul
Jorae
We pray for comfort for the families and friends of Gloria Anderson, Richard Emerson and Barbara Millar, who
recently passed away
We pray for those expecting: Justin & Julia Heany, Justin & Jessica Leonard, Jeff & Mary Kate Powers, Mi-
chael & Cassie Such, and Carlos & Joi Luckadoo-Villa

Design & Preservation Our Russian Orthodox Friends

By Max Pierce The Rev. Dr. Gordon F. Weller

E ven though the crew was small, we accom-

plished quite a bit during the recent “Spring
Cleanup.” We appreciate the help of Ree Huber,
Lyn Zynda, Ed and Pat Meier and Gordon Weller.
We cleaned out many closets, the back of the
Church, the Jerusalem Room and the Undercroft.
There is still much more to do and we are planning
dates in the future to work on these particular ar-
eas.
Thanks to all.
A ny of you who have come down to St. Paul's on a
Saturday probably have noticed that there is
another group worshiping here, usually in the Chapel.
They are members of the local Russian community in
Lansing and wish to establish a Russian Orthodox con-
gregation in the Lansing area. They have named them-
selves St. Seraphim's. Currently there are congrega-
tions in Detroit, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids. When
St. Seraphim's meets, a priest from one of these con-
gregations will travel to do the services. Their meetings
have been going on for about a year, and it is our
pleasure to have them at St. Paul's. In February they
provided a program for our 4F's group that included a
sampling of Russian food and a review of the Russian
Orthodox faith.

The Surveys Are Out (And Now We Need Them Back In)
By Rick Laub, Communications Committee Chair

B y now, everyone should have received a Parish Survey in the mail. The goal of the survey is to find out a
bit more about our parish family, and how they were called to make St. Paul's their church home. We
hope to use the results to assist in telling the St. Paul's story to those who might want to see if they, too, are
called to be here.
Thank you to everyone who has sent theirs in already. We would like to get as many responses as possible, so
please take the time to fill it out with other members of your household.
I want to thank everyone on the committee who helped put this together, and especially Stephanie Van Ko-
evering for leading the effort.
We look forward to getting the results and sharing them with the congregation.
 St. Paul’s Choirs Page 7

Annual Choir Banquet

By Stephen R. Lange, Minister of Music

A t the Annual Choir Banquet on Sunday, May 21,

after church, Minister of Music Stephen Lange
recognized the service of all the youth choristers at St.
Paul’s this past year. Maureen Nauss, Cherub Choir
Director, recognized the service of all the Cherub Choir
members, including Emily Irwin, Alyssa McConnell,
Kaitlyn Narezo, Alex Van Koevering, Kaleel Van
Voorhees; and Erikah Alvarez, Dominique Damico,
Justin Green and Frankie Nevin, second graders who
moved into Boys’ and Grace Choir on Sunday, May
14. Steve Lange then recognized members of the Boys’
and Grace Choirs: Courtney Irwin, Margaret Kariuki,
Anna Krupka, Maggie McDaniel, Elizabeth Boman
(who will move into High School Choir next year), An-
tonio Clarke, Daniel Fletcher, Collin and Mitchell
Germaine, Drew Krupka, Thomas Laub, and Parker
Van Voorhees. Members of the High School Choir who
were honored included A. J. Fletcher, Emily Laub,
Erin Sanchez, Baylie Sanchez, Staci Sparks, Melanie
Walker, Rich Boman, Matthew Nauss, and Steven
Walker. Receiving special recognition for their years of
dedicated service included seniors Michelle Benson,
Megan McGee and Sarah Niven.
All the choristers and their families were thanked for
their dedicated work in helping to provide music and
inspiration for the worship services.

“Keep the Music Alive!

Be An Organ Donor!”
By Nancy Milne and Jeff Kressler

T hank you very much to all who have made a pledge to the St. Paul’s
organ restoration project. As of May 16, 2006, we had received 61
pledges from families and individuals totaling $53,560. The total amount of
cash received as of May 16 from these pledges was $47,000. We greatly
appreciate your commitment to refurbish this valuable instrument.
Everyone who has ever sung in the choirs, including young people who have moved away, is especially encour-
aged to give for this special project. Anyone who wants the packet of materials giving full details may contact
either one of us.
For those of you who have access to the Internet, the company doing our work can be found at
www.austinorgans.com/home.htm. This may give you some insight into the facilities of the Austin Organ Com-
pany since there are several photos of their plant facilities. Incidentally, as part of the restoration, our organ
console will be taken from St. Paul’s and shipped to the Austin Organ factory during the week of July 3 for ap-
proximately two months. It will be redone with the needed electrical work, etc., to bring it up to code. While the
console is gone, we will be provided with an electric Allen organ to use for our services.
By the way, check our Web site (www.stpaulslansing.org) from time to time for photos detailing the progress of
the restoration work being done at the church. There will also be an actual organ pipe on display in the Merri-
field room that will demonstrate our progress during the fundraising campaign.
Next fall, there are plans to hold a family dinner on a Sunday afternoon followed by a concert of musical
psalms performed in the church. More details will be forthcoming in the months ahead.
Page 8 St. Paul’s Youth Ministry
Church School News

By The Rev. Susie Shaefer, Curate

S unday, May 21 was the last day of church school until the fall. We had an excellent year, thanks to
the hard work and caring of all of our teachers. Many thanks to Carol Laub, Julie Fletcher, Judi
Clarke, Darrick Alvarez, Jill Walker, Kathy Gut, Chris Krupka, Charlie Krupka, Kelly Gmazel-
Sanchez, Rod Sanchez, Chris Nazar, Sue LeDuc, Lyn Kressler and Yvonne Lantz. Thanks also go to
our helpers, Barb Heany, who arranged for drinks every week, and Barb Hamm and Millie Ericson, who
served as on-call substitute teachers. Church School takes many hands to run well, and we are blessed
here at St. Paul’s with so many caring and talented people in our Church School program.

The Church School received a lovely gift from Pampered Chef, thanks to the organization of MaryLea
Benson, P.K. Van Voorhees and the generosity of parishioners. The gift included six chefs hats and
aprons, two cookie making sets, two sets of cookie cutters, 11 safety cutters, two rollers and a funnel.
These items will be used for all kinds of crafts and activities and are much appreciated!

There is no Church School in the summer, but the activity basket and children’s bulletins will continue to
be available on Sunday mornings. If you haven’t looked at the children’s bulletins, do look, they are a
wonderful resource. They offer games and coloring pages for kids based on the Scripture lessons for
the day. There are two versions, one for children ages 3-6, and one for children ages 7-11. They are
available in the activity basket outside the sanctuary on Sunday mornings.

Of course, it’s never too early to start thinking about Church School for the fall! Our first Sunday of
Church School will be September 10. If you might be interested in helping with Church School this
year, please speak to the Rev. Susie Shaefer. Teaching Church School is a great way to deepen your
faith knowledge and serve the church at the same time.

Aslan Is on the Move: Narnia VBS

By The Rev. Susie Shaefer, Curate

V acation Bible School is almost here! From June 26-30, St. Paul’s will be
transformed into the land of Narnia for a week of crafts, Bible stories,
music and adventure. There is still time to register your children, grandchil-
dren, children’s friends or friend’s children! Registration cards are available
outside the Merrifield room or by calling the church office.

There is also still time to help out with VBS! We always need support, both with your prayers and finan-
cial support, or “gifts in kind.” Our “Wardrobe Wish List” still has some items we’d like to acquire. Volun-
teers are still needed, too. We especially need people for the take-down crew on Friday afternoon, June
30, and Saturday morning, July 1. If you can help with any of these things, please contact Val Boman or
Susie Shaefer.
 St. Paul’s News Page 9

A Spiritual Journey
New Member Matt Ferguson Tells of His Walk for Justice
Matt, who is a long-time friend of my daughter, Melissa, is a wonderful example of how resurrection
happens—life out of death. He began this long journey at Norris's memorial service last December.
Since then he has studied, prayed, made his vows and then acted as God has led him. What a comfort
it is to me, in the midst of my loss, to witness his "new life" and his courageous living of it. I was his
sponsor at Baptism, so I call myself his "fairy godmother." – Carol Ingells

I f you walk out the front door of St. Paul’s, go across the street to the state capitol, turn left and keep go-
ing, you’ll arrive at the Detroit River in about five days. This I can now tell you from experience.
For those of you whom I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet, I’m Matt Ferguson, one of the newest
members of the St. Paul’s family. I’m a Downtown Lansing resident and first at-
tended St. Paul’s just before Christmas. I’ve been coming back ever since, and a
little over a month ago, I was baptized. “I’m especially
grateful for the help I
No doubt about it, getting baptized is a powerful experience. And for me, I went received durinag and
home with an unquenchable desire to do something more, something to commemo- before the walk from
rate my newfound gift of salvation. my new Episcopalian
Like a lot of people at St. Paul’s, I’m a political person. In my case, I run a Web- brothers and sisters. It
was a truly wonderful
site called Michiganliberal.com, and I spend my time writing about Michigan gov-
way to get to know my
ernment and politics, injecting my particular perspective where it seems appropri-
new faith community.
ate (which seems to be just about everywhere). And all just by walking
While working on my liberal Website, one thing I have come to feel very strongly out our own front
about is the current initiative to repeal the state Single Business Tax without first door!”
identifying a replacement source of revenue, seeing it in opposition to my under-
standing of Christ’s message of compassion for “those least among us.” But I cer-
tainly understand and respect those who may hold a different view.
Yet, that is why I decided to walk to Detroit, raising public awareness as my way of fulfilling my baptismal vow
to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.”
I left for my journey immediately after celebrating the Holy Eucharist at St. Paul’s on April 29, and with God’s
help, and with the help of friends from my religious and political life, I arrived in Detroit five days later. Along
the way, I distributed letters containing my message to 63 Christian churches that I passed. After a few days of
exploring our state’s largest city, I formally ended my journey by celebrating the Holy Eucharist at the Cathe-
dral of St. Paul.
I am deeply thankful that I was able to make this journey in safety and for one of the most meaningful and re-
warding experiences of my lifetime. I’m especially grateful for the help I received during and before the walk
from my new Episcopalian brothers and sisters. It was a truly wonderful way to get to know my new faith com-
munity. And all just by walking out our own front door!
Page 10
St. Paul’s News
Episcopal Church Women Retreat
By Annette Irwin, ECW Secretary

T wenty-three women from St. Paul’s, plus one

guest, took a well deserved break from their eve-
ryday duties and gathered for a retreat lead by our
of the home or retired, and everyone enjoyed sharing
different experiences.

very own Carol Ingells. We met at the Weber Center We all agreed that the Weber Center provided an
in Adrian on Friday, April 28 and stayed until the af- excellent environment in which to hold this type of re-
ternoon of the 29th. treat. The facility was beautiful and had very nice
meals. The grounds were wonderful, with plenty of
Carol used the story of Ruth and Naomi to lead us space to walk, enjoy the flowers, sit at a fountain or
through the exploration of “The Seasons of Friend- walk the labyrinth. We were grateful for the perfect
ships.” We had the opportunity to reflect on the many weather!
different friendships each of us has experienced, those
that last a lifetime, as well as those that are fleeting, Most importantly, we were all thankful for the oppor-
although often just as important to us. We explored tunity to experience the spiritual leadership that Carol
how God is present in those relationships. provided us. I found it amazing how she knew what we
all needed, whether it was group discussion, time
Many of us had the chance to make new friends. Even alone, encouraging us to write our thoughts or giving us
though we all worship together, we don’t always have some good old socializing time. She made us all very
the time to talk to and get to know one another. We comfortable and kept us all thinking.
had a diverse group of women who all seemed to find
a real joy in spending time together. Some of us were I came away grateful for this opportunity and encour-
moms, grandmothers, women who worked at home, out age you to think about joining us next year.
 St. Paul’s News Page 11

Lansing Schools Honor Our Dr. Cal Anderson

By Tom Shawver, Staff Writer

O n a pleasant night in early May, former colleagues and friends gathered at Everett High School's baseball
field to pay high tribute to a man who had been principal of four Lansing schools over 27 years. The oc-
casion marked the dedication of the school athletic facility as "Dr. Calvin Anderson Field."
On hand to join in the dedication were Cal's wife of 56 years, “Van,” and their two daughters, Judith and
Debra. Other St. Paul’s members at the ceremony included Ellie Doersam, retired principal of Eastern High
School, and Hugh Clarke, attorney and member of the Lansing Board of Education. Cal and Van have been
members of St. Paul’s since 1953.
During his career with the Lansing schools, Cal has been principal of Everett High School, West Junior High
School and Attwood Elementary School. His service also included time at the Boy’s Training School.
"He was involved in the lives of thousands of Lansing school kids," said Hugh Clarke. He was an important part
of the system, and made sure that every kid who worked hard and followed the rules could succeed."
Cal has four academic degrees: a Bachelor’s from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, Master’s from
Pennsylvania State University and Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State.

(Continued from, “General Convention,” page 1)

able at Church. Consider reading one of these that you may be informed about how the Church functions or
thinks.
Secondly, consult the two Web sites mentioned on the bottom of the Bulletin insert. They are
www.episcopalchurch.org and www.comeandgrow.org. These will carry daily reports. If you do not have
Internet skills or access, find a friend or grandchild who does. Most would be more than happy to give assis-
tance or instruction. Finally, pray daily for the Church and those who vote. It will be a wonderful help.
One last thing. There is currently an effort to get some people from St. Paul's and/or the Lansing area to-
gether to go down to Columbus to visit, observe and prayerfully participate in the Convention. The time
talked about is June 16 or June 16-17. If interested, contact the church office or me for more information.

(Continued from, “What’s in a Name?,” page 1)

called to different roles and ministries, but we all serve one God. Because of that theology, many clergy—
including me—choose not to use formal titles, and to be called simply by name. So, in short answer, “Susie” is
not only fine, I actually prefer it.
All of these choices are shaped by our understanding of ministry – and none of us understands ministry in quite
the same way. Just as we have many gifts, we have many perspectives. Thanks for letting me share mine with
you.
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Non Profit Org.

US POSTAGE
PAID
LANSING, MI
Permit 1621

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Lansing Michigan
218 W. Ottawa
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517-482-9454
Fax: 517-485-8261
Choir Room: 517-482-0369
Website: Stpaulslansing.org

The St. Paul’s News is a publication of St. Paul’s Episcopal

Church, Lansing Michigan.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Staff
The Rev. Dr. Gordon Weller, Rector
The Rev. Susie Shaefer, Curate
Dr. Stephen R. Lange, Minister of Music
Ms. Mary Rodeck, Assistant Minister of Music
Ms. Kathleen Johnson, Office Manager
Mr. Patrick Brander, Sexton
St. Paul’s News Editorial Staff
Christine Caswell, Editor
Tom Shawver, Staff Writer
Helen Hiscoe, Proofreader
Lyn Zynda, Layout Editor

If you no longer wish to receive these mailings, please call the church office (517) 482-9454,
any time of the day or night and leave a message to be taken off our mailing list.