The Episcopal New Yorker Spring 2013 : Page 2THE EPISCOPAL NEWYORKER THE OFFICIAL NEWS PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NEW YORK www.episcopalnewyorker.com C O NTENT S Spring 2013 Vol. 89 No. 1 www.episcopalnewyorker.com PUBLISHER The Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche EDITOR Nicholas Richardson Art Director Charles Brucaliere EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Laura Saunders, Chair Carole Everett Anne Nelson The Rev. Yamily Bass-Choate Robert Pennoyer Mark Risinger The Rev. Robert J. Fitzpatrick The Rev. Rhonda J. Rubinson 4 | Gun Violence Rally against gun violence; House of Bishops’ “Word to the Church”; and a dissenting voice. 8 | Absalom Jones Celebration An account of the 2nd annual Absalom Jones celebration at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, a brief description of who Jones was, and a call for his feast day to be more widely recognized. 10 | Beyond the Tramlines The Rev. Lindsay Lunnum describes “Rhythms of Grace,” a service for children with special needs and their families. 12 | Our New Bishop Pictures of the Installation of the Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche as 16th Bishop of New York; followed by an interview. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of The Episcopal New Yorker is to unify the Episcopal Diocese of New York so that people may know and live out the Gospel. It does this by freely communicating the news of the diocese, its parishes, and the Worldwide Anglican Communion in a way that is relevant to the lives of its readers. SUBMISSIONS POLICY Letters to the Editor in response to articles in The Episcopal New Yorker are welcomed. Unsolicited articles, stories and pictures may also be submitted; however, this does not guarantee publication. We reserve the right to select and edit submissions for publica-tion. All letters must include name, address and phone or e-mail for verification. 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Robert Fitzpatrick considers and finds much to like in the arguments put forward by Dr. Ann Ulanov in the Hobart Lecture she delivered in October 2012. 18 | Outreach on the Ground Episcopal Charities interns share observations about programs in different regions around the diocese. 20 | Evangelism Part 2 of a two-part article calling us back to evangelism. 22 | Disaster Response Update on Sandy and plans for future readiness. 26 | Views and Reviews Why Priests? By Gary Wills; Far Away and Long Ago, by W.H. Hudson; Ashe to Amen at the Museum of Biblical Art; Jane Alexander at the Cathedral 29 | Diocesan News Episcopal Relief and Development grant to diocese; New Assistant Bishop; Global Women’s Fund; Global Mission report; Transitional deacons. C O NTRIBUT O RS T O THIS ISSUE Carla Burns is a member of the Church of the Holy Innocents – St. Mark’s Chapel, Highland Falls, and chair of the diocesan Anti-Racism Committee. The Rev. 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