New Web Resources for Members – March 2008

Here are the new web site member resources for March 2008. They are grouped by subject, with each subject header functioning as a link leading to the appropriate "Library" page.

Biennial Conference Sermons & Addresses

• Biennial Conference 1998: Opening Eucharist Sermon. The Most Rev. Frank T Griswold’s Biennial Conference 1998 Opening Eucharist sermon in Miami, Florida, reflects on the scripture "Abide in me as I abide in you" and its call to Episcopal school leaders to speak their Episcopal identity with clarity while supporting and engaging the true diversity of language, culture, race and religion found in our schools.

• Biennial Conference 2000: Closing Eucharist Sermon. Alan Jones’ Biennial Conference 2000 Closing Eucharist sermon, “Education—Forming a Generous Construction of the Seen,” preached at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, explores what it means for educators to have a generous, open, non-resentful construction of what each one sees. The “seen” begins with what you see in the mirror each morning and includes the desire, ability and need to open the eyes, minds and imagination of students, literally and figuratively.

• Biennial Conference 2000: Opening Eucharist Sermon. Peter Cheney’s “Peter Pan” sermon, preached at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, in which he argues that Episcopal school educators should teach their students not to be parrots and that “self-emptying for the sake of the other"—the Way of the Cross itself—is the foundation for growing up.

• Four Great Parts of Our Episcopal Identity. Paul Hancock’s Biennial Conference 2000 luncheon address explores not only the strengths of our schools’ Episcopal identity as expressed through a commitment to learning, inclusion, liturgical worship and excellence in all we do, but also the possible weaknesses with regards to these commitments.

Cheney, The Rev. Peter G. – Essays, Sermons & Addresses

• Biennial Conference 2000: Opening Eucharist Sermon. Peter Cheney’s “Peter Pan” sermon, preached at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, in which he argues that Episcopal school educators should teach their students not to be parrots and that “self-emptying for the sake of the other"—the Way of the Cross itself—is the foundation for growing up.

Episcopal Identity & Religious Life

• Biennial Conference 1998: Opening Eucharist Sermon. The Most Rev. Frank T Griswold’s Biennial Conference 1998 Opening Eucharist sermon in Miami, Florida, reflects on the scripture "Abide in me as I abide in you" and its call to Episcopal school leaders to speak their Episcopal identity with clarity while supporting and engaging the true diversity of language, culture, race and religion found in our schools.

• Four Great Parts of Our Episcopal Identity. Paul Hancock’s Biennial Conference 2000 luncheon address explores not only the strengths of our schools’ Episcopal identity as expressed through a commitment to learning, inclusion, liturgical worship and excellence in all we do, but also the possible weaknesses with regards to these commitments.

• The Authoritative Influence. Daniel Heischman explores the nature of the "authoritative community," its important influence and impact on students and how Episcopal schools are such communities.

Equity & Justice

• Biennial Conference 1998: Opening Eucharist Sermon. The Most Rev. Frank T Griswold’s Biennial Conference 1998 Opening Eucharist sermon in Miami, Florida, reflects on the scripture "Abide in me as I abide in you" and its call to Episcopal school leaders to speak their Episcopal identity with clarity while supporting and engaging the true diversity of language, culture, race and religion found in our schools.

Governance & Church/School Relations

• Why Doesn’t the Church Notice Us? Daniel Heischman explores the sometimes-heard complaint that the church doesn’t notice, and appreciate, the mission and work of the school. He explores the nature of this concern, explains the work NAES is undertaking to change this dynamic, identifies three things to keep in mind when seeking to change this situation and offers a way forward.

Heischman, The Rev. Daniel R. – Essays, Sermons & Addresses

• The Authoritative Influence. Daniel Heischman explores the nature of the "authoritative community," its important influence and impact on students and how Episcopal schools are such communities.

• Why Doesn’t the Church Notice Us? Daniel Heischman explores the sometimes-heard complaint that the church doesn’t notice, and appreciate, the mission and work of the school. He explores the nature of this concern, explains the work NAES is undertaking to change this dynamic, identifies three things to keep in mind when seeking to change this situation and offers a way forward.

Leadership & Professional Development

• Biennial Conference 1998: Opening Eucharist Sermon. The Most Rev. Frank T Griswold’s Biennial Conference 1998 Opening Eucharist sermon in Miami, Florida, reflects on the scripture "Abide in me as I abide in you" and its call to Episcopal school leaders to speak their Episcopal identity with clarity while supporting and engaging the true diversity of language, culture, race and religion found in our schools.

• Biennial Conference 2000: Closing Eucharist Sermon. Alan Jones’ Biennial Conference 2000 Closing Eucharist sermon, “Education—Forming a Generous Construction of the Seen,” preached at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, explores what it means for educators to have a generous, open, non-resentful construction of what each one sees. The “seen” begins with what you see in the mirror each morning and includes the desire, ability and need to open the eyes, minds and imagination of students, literally and figuratively.

• Biennial Conference 2000: Opening Eucharist Sermon. Peter Cheney’s “Peter Pan” sermon, preached at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, in which he argues that Episcopal school educators should teach their students not to be parrots and that “self-emptying for the sake of the other"—the Way of the Cross itself—is the foundation for growing up.

Pastoral Care & Counseling

• The Authoritative Influence. Daniel Heischman explores the nature of the "authoritative community," its important influence and impact on students and how Episcopal schools are such communities.

Teachers & Teaching in Episcopal Schools

• Biennial Conference 2000: Closing Eucharist Sermon. Alan Jones’ Biennial Conference 2000 Closing Eucharist sermon, “Education—Forming a Generous Construction of the Seen,” preached at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, explores what it means for educators to have a generous, open, non-resentful construction of what each one sees. The “seen” begins with what you see in the mirror each morning and includes the desire, ability and need to open the eyes, minds and imagination of students, literally and figuratively.

• Biennial Conference 2000: Opening Eucharist Sermon. Peter Cheney’s “Peter Pan” sermon, preached at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, in which he argues that Episcopal school educators should teach their students not to be parrots and that “self-emptying for the sake of the other"—the Way of the Cross itself—is the foundation for growing up.