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ECS News posted Jan 26, 2010
ECS Online in More Places
ECS is committed to communication with our donors, volunteers, clients and stakeholders in the most effective ways possible. To that end, we continue to expand our online offerings.
Art & Music posted Jan 20, 2010
Concert by the Duke Chorale
- Feb 6
- 5pm
- St. David’s Church, Wayne
The Duke Chorale will perform a concert at St. David’s Church. The Duke Chorale, directed by Rodney Wynkoop, is a primarily undergraduate concert choir at Duke University, performing an extensive repertoire of chorale pieces, ranging from Renaissance German and French works to Latin Requiems and Negro spirituals.
Around the Diocese posted Jan 20, 2010
Intercessions Prayer Calendar
Jan 24, 2010 – Jul 24, 2010
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In an effort to eliminate printing costs and paper waste, the new edition of the Intercessions Prayer Calendar is being emailed to everyone who has access to email with hard copies being printed out by request only.
Governance news posted Jan 15, 2010
Change of Contact Information for the Diocesan Health and Welfare Benefits Trust
Effective immediately, all mail and queries for the Diocesan Health and Welfare Benefits Trust should be sent to the following address and referred to the following phone numbers.
Parke Rouse, Administrator
Diocesan Health and Welfare Benefits Trust
Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 63930 • Philadelphia, PA 19147-7930
Phone: 215.874.4949
Fax: 215.220.2273
Email: parke@mydiopabenefits.org
Around the Diocese posted Jan 15, 2010
Choral Service for Candlemas
- Jan 31
- 4pm
- St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Wayne
A candlelight procession and choral evensong will mark the celebration of Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Wayne, on Sunday January 31.
Governance news posted Jan 15, 2010
2010 Committee Appointments
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Attached is a list of the 2010 appointments for the appropriate 2010 Committees and Commissions. These appointments have been based upon the listings in the diocesan database, feedback from committee chairs and requests from individuals.
Around the Diocese posted Jan 15, 2010
Jazz and Joe at Gloria Dei Church
- Jan 28, 2010
- 7:30-10:30pm
- Gloria Dei Church
Friendly conversation, a cup of coffee, and great jazz – who could ask for more?
Gloria Dei and the Jack Alan Quartet have partnered to bring Jazz & Joe to the public every fourth Thursday. Coffee and sweets will be provided as will the live jazz – you provide friends and conversation. .
Around the Diocese posted Jan 14, 2010
Haiti Appeal from Bishop Michel
14 January, 2010
Dear Fellow Believers, In Romans chapter 15 we read of the relief that first century Christians provided for fellow believers in Jerusalem who were having a rough time of it. Modern day believers are called to this high challenge and work of mercy as well. We can do no less.
Around the Diocese posted Jan 14, 2010
Emergency Update: Earthquake in Haiti
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Donate now to ERD’s Haiti Fund.
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church has issued the following statement concerning the January 12 earthquake in Haiti: "The people of Haiti have suffered a devastating earthquake, and it is already clear that many have died and many more are injured. Even under “normal” circumstances, Haiti struggles to care for her 9 million people."
Around the Diocese posted Jan 12, 2010
Candlemas
- Feb 2
- 7-9pm
- St. James Church, Prospect Park
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Saint James Prospect Park is excited to celebrate the Feast of the Purification of the Ever Blessed Virgin Mary and the presentation of our Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple which is better known as the Candlemas.
Around the Diocese posted Jan 08, 2010
Seamen’s Church Institute Christmas Reunion
By Henry J. Holcomb
It was a Christmas at Seamen’s Church Institute that all involved will remember forever. As always, this 166-year old vital-to-commerce ecumenical ministry practiced the Golden Rule with seafarers from around the world, even bringing a father together with his long-lost daughter.
Around the Diocese posted Jan 05, 2010
Episcopal Academy Presents Free Organ Recital Honoring Alexander McCurdy II
- Jan 23
- 3:00pm
- Newton Square, PA
Episcopal Academy alumnus The Rev. Alexander McCurdy III ‘57 presents an organ recital honoring his father, Alexander McCurdy II (1905-1983), on Saturday, January 23rd at 3:00 p.m. in the Class of 1944 Chapel on Episcopal Academy’s Newtown Square campus, 1785 Bishop White Drive. Organists Gordon Turk and Michael Stairs will be performing at this event. Both Dr. Turk and Mr. Stairs were students of Mr. McCurdy.
ECS News posted Jan 05, 2010
New Face of Volunteer Services at ECS
Episcopal Community Services welcomes Mike Giansiracusa as development officer for volunteer services and parish relations.
Around the Diocese posted Jan 04, 2010
Can You Trust Anyone (or Thing) Over 30?
Reflections on the 30th Birthday of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer
by Kevin Moroney
With this busy year coming to an end it seems that we have neglected to celebrate the 30th birthday of our current edition of the Prayer Book.
Governance news posted Dec 23, 2009
Standing Committee Meeting
Minutes: October 13, 2009
The meeting was called to order by President Glenn Matis at 4:30 PM.In addition to President Matis, Clergy present included Joy Segal, Sam Adu-Andoh, Bill Wood and Ike Miller. Lay Members included Christopher Hart, Arlene McGurk, Bill Powell and Norman “Mac” McCausland.
Governance news posted Dec 11, 2009
2010 Committee Appointments
All Diocesan Committees subject to appointment by the Office of the Bishop have a life span from one Diocesan Convention to the next. Appointments to committees newly formed, or to those which will be continued into the next year, will be made after the beginning of the New Year. Committees and committee members are not automatically continued but require the approval of the Assisting Bishop.
Governance news posted Dec 11, 2009
2009 Parochial Report
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Dear Rectors, Priests in Charge and Wardens: The 2009 Parochial Report form was sent earlier this week to each parish in the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Please be on the lookout for it and put it aside for completion early next year.
Governance news posted Dec 11, 2009
The Message of God’s Grace
DIOCESAN CONVENTION ADDRESS
THE DIOCESE OF PENNSYLVANIA 2009
The Right Reverend Rodney R. Michel
The grace of our Lord Jesus the Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. My sisters and brothers, it is my distinct privilege to stand before you as the Assisting Bishop of Pennsylvania on this Feast of the Consecration of Samuel Seabury as the first American Bishop.
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Around the Diocese posted Dec 07, 2009
Surrounded By Angels In Haiti
A retrospective of a year of mission
I have just completed a year of service as a Missioner for the Episcopal Church in Haiti. It has been a journey of infinite blessings, beginning with the financial and spiritual support of my home parish, Trinity Solebury, Bishop Bartlett and Bishop Michel and Standing Committee and countless parishes within the Diocese of Pennsylvania. I have also received significant assistance from Province II & III and churches within their jurisdictions. As one is called to leave friends and family to immerse themselves in a different culture and a way of life, such partnership in ministry should never be underestimated.
Around the Diocese posted Dec 04, 2009
Father Kim finds new blessing serving seafarers from virtually all the world’s cultures
by Henry J. Holcomb, SCI Volunteer Ship Visitor
Father John Kim, whose career started in law school and included founding ministries to Koreans in Hawaii and Philadelphia, is now a part-time chaplain to the world’s seafarers at the Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey.
Around the Diocese posted Dec 03, 2009
Mayor Nutter Addresses Episcopal Church Club Luncheon
At its second luncheon of the 2009-2010 season on September 15, 2009, the Episcopal Church Club of Philadelphia (ECCP) was honored to present the Honorable Michael Nutter, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia as the featured speaker.
Around the Diocese posted Dec 02, 2009
Absalom Jones Celebration Service
Feb 13 | Philadelphia Cathedral
Join us for this annual Diocesan event which celebrates the life and extraordinary contributions of Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in the Episcopal Church. Special music will begin at 9:30am preceding the celebration of the Holy Eucharist which will be begin at 10:00am.
Education & Training posted Dec 02, 2009
Spiritual Growth Resources Committee program brochure
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The Spiritual Growth Resources Committee (SGRC) of the Diocese of Pennsylvania is offering a number of events for both individuals and parishes during the program year 2009-2010. They are:
Governance news posted Dec 02, 2009
Discretionary Funds
23 November, 2009
Download the Revision
Dear Sisters and Brothers in ministry: Discretionary spending and the ways we manage Discretionary Funds are an ongoing concern of the Church. The national church has recently revised Chapter V of the Manual of Business Methods on Discretionary Funds. This is a document with which you should all be familiar.
Around the Diocese posted Dec 02, 2009
Marketing materials available focusing on “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You”
[The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs: November 20, 2009] Marketing materials focusing on the welcoming nature of The Episcopal Church are available to dioceses, congregations and provinces from The Episcopal Church Office of Communication.
