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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.