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Information for this page comes from a variety of sources from all over the country.  I post them here for all to read and keep up to date on what is happening around the ECD.   If you have a ministry among the Deaf in your Church or Diocese, I would like to take note and post information on that ministry here.
-Shane McCook, Webmaster

THE DEAF EPISCOPALIAN
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF THE DEAF

Click a link below to open the ECD news letter in PDF format.
The Deaf Episcopalian Winter 2009
The Deaf Episcopalian Spring 2008
The Deaf Episcopalian Winter 2008
The Deaf Episcopalian Summer 2007

August 10, 2009
From The Rev. Barbara Allen

A memorial service with reception to follow will be held on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. At St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 39 East Central Street, Natick, MA. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Roy to the charity of one's choice

June 23, 2009
From The Rev. Virginia W. Nagel

March 5, 2009
From Carlton B. Strail, Ephphatha Parish of the Deaf

March 1, 2009
From The Rev. Deacon Bill Mosier

December 24, 2008
From Ed Knight

Merry Christmas! Here is the link to video of the Christmas Pageant put on by the Ecumenical Deaf Children's Bible Story Group on December 14 at St. John's Norwood Episcopal Church in Chevy Chase Maryland, featuring the children and their families and friends and the Rev. Barbara Allen who is vicar of St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church of the Deaf (and ECD President), Paul Nixon, who is pastor of the Epicenter Church, a United Methodist congregation in Virginia and Ron Friedrich, Gallaudet’s Lutheran chaplain and pastor of Christ Lutheran Church of the Deaf in Silver Spring. Video by Ed Knight. If you have a problem with the link it is also available on the St. Barnabas' website, http://stbarnabasdeaf.edow.org
Deaf Children's Bible Story Christmas Pageant of December 14, 2008 in Chevy Chase Maryland

October 26, 2008
From the Rev. Marianne D. Stephens-Kroll

October 26, 2008 On October 24th and 25th, St John's Deaf Church, Birmingham, hosted a Fall Yard Sale. In September members began bringing in things to contribute to the two day sale and at the end of the day on Saturday, we had sold nearly $600.00 worth of treasures. Customers from far and wide came through rain and sunshine and helped us achieve another goal. The vestry of St John's is a working vestry, and everyone has really rolled up their sleeves and put in plenty of work hours to make events such as these a great success. Many thanks to each and every one of them for their efforts! Up coming events at St John's include a Christmas Craft Bazaar on November 8th and a Christmas Banquet on December 14th. Tickets for the banquet are available for ten dollars. Everyone is welcomed!

Marianne D. Stephens-Kroll
Rector, St John's Episcopal Deaf Church

October 13, 2008
From Ed Knight

To view a Photo Album of the 2008 ECD Convention (photos courtesy of the Rev. Roy Brown) go to http://stbarnabasdeaf.edow.org/ECDConventionNTID.swf

June 4, 2008
From The Rev. Marianne D. Stephens-Kroll

On June 8, 2008, our dear friend, Billy Gaines died at home surrounded by his family. Billy and his wife of nearly 40 years, Claudia, were both life long members of St. John's. Billy, 81, served St John's as treasurer for more than 30 years. When illness began to overwhelm his body, Billy trained four members of the Vestry in the operations of the Treasurer. Together the four serve as a Treasurer's Committee. Billy graduated from the Alabama School for the Deaf, and was active in all parts of the Deaf Community all of his life. He leaves behind his wife Claudia, a daughter, Sue Graham; two step children, Ronney Godsey and June Williams, along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. And of course, many, many friends. The funeral was held at St John's Deaf Church in Birmingham, with 120 family members and friends in attendance.

June 4, 2008
From The Rev. Dcn Bill Mosier

Brother Bill
Please accept our Diocesan condolence your wife went to be with the Lord. We keep you in His hand for peace and love. I pray that if possible I attend ECD with God things possible. Where is Mrs. Ann Berg wife of my friend otto Berg continue to serve Him He has a purpose for you. my daughter Evelyn is moving from France to Texas to be with her husband Mathew. Pray for her as she expect a new baby in October. Greet all deaf Christians you may present our Anglican deaf to ECD god bless you.
Rev. Joseph Ondiek
vicar of parish Council

May 15, 2008
From Shane McCook

The Rev. Carla McCook has a healthy new baby girl. Madeline Grace McCook was born May 15th at 5:26PM. She weighed 6lbs 12oz and was 19 inches long. Mother and baby are doing well.

February 6, 2008
From Susan Masters

"Sign Language Interpreting in Christian Liturgical Settings (Episcopal, Lutheran, and Catholic)"
Sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Deaf Association (of the ELCA Lutheran church)
April 24-27, 2008 @ Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN (Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon)
Presenters include: Dr. Barbara Garrett, CI/CT, Dr. James Boyce, Dr. Mons Teig, Susan Masters, MDiv, CI/CT, and Mark Koterwski, BA.
Early bird registration $125.00
This workshop will enhance knowledge and skill for interpreters who work in liturgical settings. We will focus on liturgical frozen texts (Lord's Prayer, Apostle's Creed, Words of Institution, etc.), as well as ASL for interpreting biblical passages and music. We will also present information about published and internet tools for use in exegetical study when preparing biblical and theological concepts for interpreting into ASL.
1.2 RID CEUs in content area of Professional Studies (CMP and ACET)
Please contact Susan Masters at sumasters@aol.com for full brochure/registration form.

January 24, 2008
From Rev. Barbara Allen

Dear Friends,
In your charity I ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of Eric Malzkuhn, Sr. who died January 24, 2008 in Chesapeake, VA.  Eric was the husband of our dear member and friend, Dr. Mary Malzkuhn.

Please pray for comfort and peace for the family. Eric had been ill for many years but recently declined rapidly after their move to a retirement home in VA.

I plan to speak with Mary later today via VP from my office. I will pass on relevant details as I receive them.

Mary's address is:
1009 Elysian PL.
Chesapeake, VA 23320

I am sure she would appreciate a note or card.

Blessings to all,
Barbara+

January 16, 2008
From The Rev. Dcn Bill Mosier

On January 13, the Presiding Bishop was celebrant and preacher for a Sunday morning Eucharist at St. Stephen's, Birmingham, and visited the neighboring St. John's Deaf Church, where services are conducted in American Sign Language.

October 13, 2007
From Rev. Barbara Allen

Dear members and friends of St. Barnabas' and personal friends of Phoebe Tharp,

In your charity I ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of our long time member, servant and friend Phoebe Tharp. I ask your prayers also for peace and comfort for her sons, Robert and Bill Tharp and other family members.

Phoebe had been a member of St. Barnabas' for over fifty years. She chaired the Altar Guild for many of those years. She would have been at Valley View Nursing Center for the Deaf in PA one year the 25th of this month.

Plans are pending for a memorial service at St. Barnabas'. Information will be sent to you as soon as arrangements are finalized.

From the Book of Common Prayer which she loved:

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Phoebe Tharp. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming.? Receive her into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen

Blessings and prayers,
Barbara+

July 29, 2007
From Rev. Ann Christine Selfe-Verrone

The Rev. Ann Christine Selfe-Verrone is now serving as Supply Priest at St. Francis Chapel, 3621 Brunswick Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90039.
The Reverend Christine is performing Sunday Services in both American Sign Language and spoken English. Although herself deaf, she lost her hearing progressively and is able to voice simultaneously with signing. Also serving at St. Francis as Retired Assisting is The Rev. Forest O. Riek, Jr., who is hearing.
Services are held on Sundays, beginning at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a brief fellowship following.

July 15, 2007
From Rev. Arthur Steidemann

St. Thomas Church for the Deaf, St. Louis, MO now has a Vicar after 12 years of lay leadership following the second retirement of the Rev. Arthur Steidemann in 1995. The Vicar's name is the Rev. Emily Davis, a 40 year old woman who was ordained a priest on June 29, 2007. She will be the Grace Episcopal Church's curate 80% of her 50 hour week and Vicar of St. Thomas Church for the Deaf for 20% She has a Ph.D. in German Studies and also speaks French and expects to learn American Sign Language by attending the local Community College Deaf Studies program four hours per week, along with tutoring by church members. The Rev. Arthur Steidemann will be her mentor. The Rev. Emily Davis is married and the mother of three teen age children. The eldest will be a foreign exchange high school freshman this year in France, living with a French family.

May 30, 2007
From Robert V. Nagel

On Saturday, May 19, 2007 Palmer Theological Seminary, of Wynnewood, Pa., gave an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree to the Rev. Virginia W. Nagel. The Rev. Nagel, better known by many as Mother Ginger, earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1988 from the seminary in 1988 and since that time she has served as vicar of Ephphatha Parish of the Deaf in the Diocese of Central New York. She is also licensed in the Diocese of Albany and Rochester and has services for the deaf there also.
Among those attending the graduation program at which the degree was bestowed were her husband, Robert V. Nagel; there daughter, Joan N. DiGravio and her husband, Joseph P, sons Joseph V., Richard and daughter Theresa; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rockwell (Mrs. Rockwell is Rev. Nagel's sister); The Rev. Dr. and Sandra Pickering and the Rev. Barbara Allen, first vice president of the Episcopal Conference of the Deaf.
The Rev. Dr. Nagel is now completing her 19th year as priest and is considering retirement at the end of 2008.

March 24, 2007
From The Rev. Marianne Stephens

On March 17, 2007, Ted Fagan died after triple bypass heart surgery. Ted and his wife Zelma both served on the current vestry at St John's.  Ted, as Senior Warden, was just beginning his term and his kind leadership will be greatly missed.  He also served as president of the Birmingham Deaf Seniors group and was a member of the Alabama Association of the Deaf. Many members of the Deaf Community from far and wide came to St John's to give respects and support to Ted's wife and family. The service was held at St John's with 85 friends and family present with the Rev. Marianne Stephens officiating.  He was buried in Cove Springs Grove along side his first wife, Virginia, with many members of his family in attendance.  God give His beloved servant good rest, and eternal peace.

March 8, 2007
From The Rev. Roy F. Brown

I want to let all of you know that our dear friend Kimball Nash, long-time member of the ECD and St. Andrew's Church of the Deaf, as well as a strong advocate and leader of the Deaf Community died at home this morning. His wife Barbara, her two adult children Rita & Russell and myself were with him.

There will be a private service for the family and a memorial service is being planned for the near future.

Please pray for Barbara and her family and we pray that God will welcome Kim into his new life of peace and eternal rest.

January 24, 2007
From David Early

Clifford Leach, a member of Ephphatha Church of the Deaf in Rochester, NY is 104 years old. You can read a very nice article about him at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

January 24, 2007
From The Rev. Dcn Bill Mosier

Quoted from The Living Church.
Here's and event that probably won't take place in your church; At St. John's Church of the Deaf in Birmingham, Ala, the Rev. Marianne Stephens was translating announcements in sign language one Sunday near the end of the service when her friend Vernon Kroll stood up. "He said I don't sign but I have a sign," Ms Stephens told the Birmingham News. Mr. Kroll then held up his sign. It read, "Will you marry me?" The priest said yes, and the couple is planning to be married during the Summer.

Congratulations Marianne!!

January 5, 2007
From the Rev. Marianne D. Stephens

Members and friends of St John's, and the Stephens and Desmarais families celebrated a new chapter together. St John's Episcopal Deaf Church celebrated the installation of their new rector, the Reverend Marianne D. Stephens on October 26th, with Bishop Henry N. Parsley. The Rev. Camille Desmarais and the Rev. Jay Croft, both retired rectors of St John's participated in the installation service.

On December 16, 2007, the Reverend Camille Desmarais celebrated his 40 year anniversary of ordination to the priesthood at St John's Episcopal Deaf Church with a renewal of vows. The Rt Rev. Robert Miller, retired Bishop of Alabama was celebrant and the Rev. Marianne Stephens was preacher. Henry Morgan, daughter, Cathy Kunz and granddaughter, Carly Stephens participated with the reading of the lessons along with the Rev. Jay Croft, past rector of St John's. Cam Desmarais served as vicar of St John's from 1972 to 1996. He began his ministry in the Diocese of Connecticut, and served from 1966 to 1972. Currently, he resides in Saraland, Alabama and is an active member of St Mark's Deaf Church in Mobile.

December 10, 2006
From Shane McCook

The Rev. Noel Knelange, wife of the Rev. Deacon Bill Mosier and Vicar St. Hilda's Church, Monmouth, OR lost her fight with cancer on Friday Dec. 8th.  Noel said, "The Church is not the Vicar or the priest. The Church is the people and the priest's job is to love them."  Our thoughts and prayer go out to Bill and the members of St. Hilda's in this difficult time.

December 9, 2006
From Christine Selfe Verrone

Juliet D. Buzzard died, December 8, 2006. She was 79. She was born April 15, 1927 in Stamford, CT to Robert and Emma Barnett. She attended the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School on the campus of Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and received her Bachelors from Gallaudet University, also in Washington, DC where she was a member of Phi Kappa Zeta. Juliet was a substitute teacher at the NY School for the Deaf for ten years. She was also a member of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association, the National Association of the Deaf and St. Ann's Episcopal Church for the Deaf in NYC. Juliet loved her family and took pride in her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, the Rev. Henry Buzzard, retired Vicar of St. Ann's Episcopal Church for the Deaf in NYC, of White Plains and her two children, Richard (Maura) Buzzard of White Plains and Irene Drennan of Valparaiso, IN. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bradley Drennan and Eileen and John Buzzard and a brother, Dr. Robert A. (Carolyn) Barnett of Rockville, MD.

Visiting hours Monday Dec. 11 and Tuesday Dec. 12,  2-4 and 7-9 pm
McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home, Inc.
491 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, NY  10605

Funeral Service Wednesday Dec 13 10:00am
St. Bartholomew's Church, White Plains. Bishops Sisk, Roskam and Taylor co-officiants.  Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Gallaudet University General Scholarship Fund.

October 9, 2006
From Kathy Sheldon

One of the faithful members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church for the Deaf, Ralph McLaughlin affectionately known as “Mac” died October 9, 2006.
Our hearts go to Peggy McLaughlin and her family for the loss of this very fine gentleman who was everything to St. Thomas Episcopal Church and also to the Deaf Community. For our church, Mac served from time to time with distinction as Lay Leader, Lay Reader, signer of hymns, and a member of the Bishop’s Committee. At one time, Mac and Peggy edited the St. Thomas Church Tidings.
For your convenience, here is the address for sending a sympathy card to Peggy and her family:

4679 Kellykris Drive
St. Charles, Missouri 63304-3412.

An obituary on Mac will appear in St. Louis Post-Dispatch sometime this week.

October 1, 2006
From The Rev. Virginia W. Nagel

Suzanne Johnston was installed as Lay Missioner to the Deaf in The Dioceses of Rochester
You can read Ginger's sermon from the installation here.
Congratulations to Suzanne and best wishes in her ministry.

August 21, 2006
Ed Knight, webmaster, St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church of the Deaf

The St. Barnabas' website: stbarnabasdeaf.edow.org now has streaming video of a recent July Morning Prayer service led by Lay Eucharistic Minister Tom Hattaway and featuring lay readers Ginny Lindsay, Shelley Simms and Kary Hattaway. Next we will also be updating the website soon with a streaming video of a Holy Eucharist service.

June 10, 2006
From The Rev. Dcn Bill Mosier

Brian Daniel Hartman and Holly Lynn Clement were married at St. Hilda's Episcopal Church June 10. Brian is the psychologist at Oregon State School for the Deaf. Holly is a student at Western Oregon University.

June 5, 2006
Robert Brown, Communications Director, Episcopal Diocese of Missouri

Audrey Partney, who with her brother, the Rev. Arthur Steideman, was a familiar figure at Diocesan Conventions and other events for many years as an interpreter for the deaf, died Friday evening in St. Charles. Her funeral service was held on June 10th at Trinity Church, 318 S. Duchesne, St. Charles.  Her ashes will be buried in the Memorial Garden at Trinity. Mrs. Partney was a member of Trinity and St. Thomas Church for the Deaf in Kirkwood and had remained active as an interpreter for the deaf even after her diagnosis of cancer late last year. She is survived by her brother and three daughters.

February 14, 2006
From Ed Knight, St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church of the Deaf newsletter co-editor

All the 2005 St. Barnabas' "Messenger" newsletters have been uploaded to stbarnabasdeaf.edow.org

November 29, 2005
From The Rev. Dcn Bill Mosier

The Rev. Elsa Pressentin's father died Friday November 25 after a long struggle with COPD/Emphysema. A memorial service will be held at St. Gregory's  in Muskegon (date to be announced). Memorials may be made to Michigan Chapter of American Lung Association or to Odyssey Hospice or to your local hospice.

Please keep Elsa and her loved one in your prayers.

November 13, 2005
From the Rev'd Jay L. Croft

This article was lifted from the E-letter "Deaf Digest."  News of the Week:

Kathryn Lindsay, a Gallaudet graduate, missed a chance to have a plant named after her, in the manner Regina Hughes, many years ago, was similarly honored.   Kathryn, a wildlife biologist with the National Forest, found a new plant in Colorado something like Two-forked moonwort or Botryichium bifurcatum. Her employer did consider naming the plant Lindsay Moonwort, but instead, gave Kathryn a cash reward.

Kathryn, whom I baptized many years ago, is the daughter of Jim and Ginny Lindsay, long-time members at St. Barnabas' Church in the Diocese of Washington.  Congratulations, Kathy!

October 5, 2005
From St. John's Church for the Deaf and the Diocese of Alabama

The Diocese of Alabama is seeking a new diocesan Missioner for the Deaf Community. The missioner will also be rector of St. John's Church for the Deaf, Birmingham, and will have oversight of a new congregation forming in Montgomery. The position will be available January 1, 2006 or as soon after as possible.

The diocese has a strong tradition of ministry and outreach in the Deaf community. This is a full-time position. Fluency in American Sign Language is required.

For a profile of this position, please contact Boyce Crocker, Senior Warden, St. John's Church for the Deaf.  His E-mail address is vcrocker5879 at charter . net

September 6, 2005
From the Rev'd Barbara Allen

Re: Hurricane Katrina relief Gallaudet has begun a relief for deaf, hard of hearing and deaf/blind. I will send you the info on that. I have it at the office.

Barb

September 6, 2005
From the Rev'd Marianne Stephens

.........................Zoning permits for the All Souls' Chapel here at SCI are being sought right now... Hooray!! That means the Chapel construction is just that much closer to being started, and completed! Pray for smooth Sailing!