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Intercessions Prayer Calendar

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:04:00 GMT

July 24, 2010 – January 22, 2011

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.

SCI's Watch Cap program

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:41:00 GMT

Now that we’ve passed the Fourth of July, it is time to get serious about getting ready for Christmas—which means recruiting more knitters to make the watch caps that the Seamen’s Church Institute includes in the ditty bags it gives to seafarers between Thanksgiving and Christmas as a gesture of good will and love.

St. Christopher's Church Receives Grant

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:46:00 GMT

St. Christopher’s Church at 116 Lancaster Pike in Oxford has received a $3,970.55 grant from Clyde P. and Katherine B. Alexander Memorial Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation to support its programs.

Diaconal Discernment Process

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:15:00 GMT

The Rt. Rev. Rodney Michel., Assisting Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, in consultation with the Diocesan Office for Transition Ministry, announces the following 2010 schedule and deadlines for processing new nominees for ordination to the diaconate of The Episcopal Church.

Festival Celebrates Hildegard at Daylesford Abbey

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:11:00 GMT

Sep 18
2-4pm
Daylesford Abbey

Hildegard of Bingen’s Feast Day will be celebrated by the Daylesford Abbey and the Women’s Sacred Music Project on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 2 to 4 PM with speakers and choirs from both the Episcopal and Roman Catholic traditions.

A Report from the Addiction Recovery Resource Committee

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:59:00 GMT

On March 12, 2010 an email was sent to clergy in the diocese introducing “Pro-Act” as the Diocesan provider for educational information on addiction. It is simply entitled The Family Program. It is offered free of charge to persons who suspect that one of their own is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Addiction is a disease, not the result of bad behavior.

Baby Shower for a local Women's Shelter

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:38:00 GMT

Aug 8
12-2:30pm
St. Simon the Cyrenian

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St. Simon the Cyrenian Episcopal Church will be hosting their 2nd annual baby shower for less fortunate mothers of infants and toddlers. These women are in need of new blankets, onesies, pacifiers, undershirts, clothes, toys, medicines and other basic necessities.

Summer Art Exhibition at Philadelphia Cathedral

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:33:00 GMT

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral (on 38th Street between Chestnut & Market) is pleased to announce the opening of a new summer art exhibition featuring works by artists, Elaine Crivelli, Marie H. Elcin and Stephen Robin.

A Letter from the Standing Committee

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:25:00 GMT

Dear Diocesan Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

As we await word from the Court of Review for the Trial of a Bishop, we would like to share some thoughts with you. Last week the Standing Committee sent an invitation to you to gather at the Cathedral on the Sunday afternoon following the announcement of the Court of Review.

Diocesan Council Meeting

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:16:00 GMT

June 12, 2010

Bishop Michel opened the meeting with prayer at 9:07 AM. The Rev. Keith Marsh, the rector of Messiah, Gwynedd, welcomed the Council to the Church of the Messiah and introduced Jane Harrelson, Rector’s Warden. The Council thanked the parish for its hospitality.

St. Francis in the Fields has new web address

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:09:00 GMT

Saint Francis-in-the-Fields on Sugartown Road in Malvern has a new web address at www.stfrancismalvern.org.

A Message from the Standing Committee

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:04:00 GMT

In anticipation that The Court of Review for the Trial of a Bishop will soon issue a ruling on the appeal made by Bishop Bennison, the
Standing Committee invites you to gather at the Cathedral at 4:30 pm on the Sunday immediately following the announcement, but not Sunday, July 4.

Philadelphia Cathedral's Summer Noontime Organ Concert Series

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:04:00 GMT

Philadelphia Cathedral (located on 38th Street between Market and Chestnut Streets in University City) is pleased to announce the fifth season of its Summer Noontime Organ Concert Series.

The Church of St. Alban is now online!

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:38:00 GMT

Please visit us at www.churchofstalban.com for news and events that are happening at The Church of St. Alban! You can also listen to sermons by The Rev. Kyle Tomlin as well!

Safeguarding God's Children program online

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Clergy and Parish Administrators,

In response to many parishes requesting safe church training in their own parishes, the Diocese of Pennsylvania is now offering the Safeguarding God’s Children program online. Individuals will now be able to take the training in the comfort of their own homes, and the status of modules completed will be able to be monitored by a designated contact person in your parish.

Eliza Griswold Booklaunch

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:11:00 GMT

Sep 14
7:30-9pm
Free Library of Philadelphia

Philadelphia Theological Institute is pleased to announce the Philadelphia launch Eliza Griswold’s new book, the Tenth Parallel.

A Beginner’s Perspective

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:03:00 GMT

UN CSW 2010

by Joy Mills

Joy Mills is a priest of the Diocese of Pennsylvania and is doing some rather significant work in women’s issues. She recently attended the UN CSW meetings in March. The experience has already borne fruit and she is helping design the next Diocesan conference sponsored by the women of the diocese focusing on the Girl Child and she is also involved in the larger conference on human trafficking sponsored by Anglican Women Empowerment. What follows is an article she wrote for the AWE website. She expects to prepare another article following the Women Deliver Conference.

If God is male, male is God. It is the creative potential itself in human beings that is the image of God. —Mary Daly, Beyond God the Father, 1973.

Executive Director

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:50:00 GMT

The Church Foundation

SUPERVISOR: Bishop of Diocese of Pennsylvania Board of Directors
SALARY: Negotiable Based upon Experience
STATUS: Part Time
NO. SUPERVISED: 1
MAJOR PURPOSE OF JOB: Responsibility for the general management of business, operations and activities of the Foundation.

Standing Committee Real Estate Procedures

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:37:00 GMT

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Download the Real Estate Procedures Forms

Available for download is a copy of the requirements and procedures for obtaining the consent of the Bishop and Standing Committee in connection with the lease, sale, mortgage or other encumbrance of Church property. Also attached are sample forms.

First Annual Delaware County Walk for Hunger

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:21:00 GMT

The First Annual Delaware County Walk For Hunger was a smashing success for St. Albans Episcopal Church in Newtown Square. On Sunday May 23rd 2010 cloudy skies parted and rain held off as over 200 community members joined together to walk and run raising over $10,000.

New Deanery Appointment

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:17:00 GMT

June 10, 2010

To our beloved in Christ in The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania: I take great pleasure in announcing the appointment of The Rev. F. Peter Pearson as Dean of the Bucks County Deanery, effective this date. The Very Rev. Daniell Hamby has served well and faithfully but finds that he has other duties and responsibilities at this time and has asked to be relieved of his position as Dean.

Jesus Phreak: The story of a very unlikely disciple

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:29:00 GMT

Jun 27
7pm
Trinity Memorial Church

Trinity Memorial Church presents one man show: ‘Jesus Phreak: The story of a very unlikely disciple,’ exploring themes of faith, compassion and alienation. Writer and performer R. Dale Smith tells the story that when he told friends he was considering studying at a Christian seminary, they were more shocked and concerned than when he revealed that he was gay.

Disasters in Guatemala

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:03:00 GMT

June 3, 2010

Dear friends in Christ,

Our Christian sisters and brothers in Guatemala [our Companion Diocese] have been suffering from natural disasters and are in great need and peril. On May 27th the Pacaya volcano, located 25 miles from Guatemala City, erupted spewing ash over much of Guatemala City. A day later, the first tropical storm of the hurricane season, Tropical Storm Agatha, arrived in Guatemala dropping three feet of water and more in many regions. Flooding and mud slides have killed nearly 200 people with great loss to homes, schools, churches and bridges. You may have seen the vast sink hole that opened up in Guatemala City, swallowing a three-story building.

Diocesan Council Meeting

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:43:00 GMT

May 8, 2010

[Minutes not yet approved]

The meeting began with an opening prayer by Bp. Michel followed by the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. The Bishop’s report included updates on several outstanding Diocesan issues, including the recent publication of the Convention 2009 Journal, which is available online at the Diocese of Pennsylvania website.

Director of Faith Formation

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:30:00 GMT

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Glenside PA

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Glenside, PA is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic person to be a part-time Director of Faith Formation.

Sharing our History Concert

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:30:00 GMT

The Bucks County Choral Society directed by Thomas Lloyd a member of the Cathedral congregation, and the Chancel and Gospel Choirs of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia, directed by Jay Fluellen and Waltier Blocker will be presenting two concerts together entitled “Sharing our History.”

Reglobalizing the "Global South"

Fri, 21 May 2010 02:23:00 GMT

by The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care and Theology, Director of Anglican Studies at LTSP.

This address was given at the Episcopal Alumni Annual Meeting and Luncheon at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia on 4/28/2010, which Bishop Michael graciously attended.

Living Into the Gaps

This Holy Week and Easter Triduum was a strange one for me. For the first time in 15 years I did not don a cassock, I did not preach, or celebrate the Eucharist. I resisted the temptation to ring the rector at the parish where I had formerly been an associate so that on Good Friday I would “hit the dirt,” as it were, prostrate before the altar and instead worshipped from the pew.

Actions of the Standing Committee

Thu, 20 May 2010 16:32:00 GMT

February 23 & March 16, 2010

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Christ Church Preservation Trust Awarded Grant

Wed, 19 May 2010 02:45:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 7, 2010 – Christ Church Preservation Trust has received a $329,500 grant from the William Penn Foundation for the restoration and repurposing of the Christ Church Neighborhood House in Old City, a home for the arts and community venue for special events and receptions, theater and dance productions, meetings and workshops, and more.

Organist/Choir Director

Thu, 13 May 2010 22:29:00 GMT

St. Paul’s Church, Doylestown

Saint Paul’s is a pastoral size parish which uses a high-Church Anglican liturgy. It has a highly valued music ministry and is seeking a church musician to provide musical leadership and enhance the worship experience. The position is for 15-19 hours per week.

Episcopal Church Club of Philadelphia's Annual Dinner Meeting

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:06:00 GMT

Jun 4
6pm
Christ Church Media

The Episcopal Church Club of Philadelphia (E.C.C.P.) will close out the year with their Annual Dinner Meeting to be held at Christ Church Media on Friday Evening, June 4, 2010. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Evening Prayer, followed by social hour, music and dinner. The all inclusive cost for the evening is $45.00 per person.

Spring Revival

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:29:00 GMT

May 13-14
Holy Apostles and The Mediator

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Featuring: Evangelist Angela Walker, of Baltimore Maryland & Evangelist Sonya Riggins-Furlow & The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas. Come Celebrate, Praise & Worship the ‘Ministry of First Things!’

New Dean of Philadelphia Cathedral

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:21:00 GMT

My sisters and brothers in Christ,

It is my joy and pleasure to announce that the Cathedral Chapter has elected the Rev. Judith Anne Sullivan to be the next Dean of Philadelphia Cathedral. Judith is the Associate Rector of the Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr, and serves as Chair of the Liturgical Commission of the diocese. She was a Canon Residentiary of the Cathedral between 2004 and 2007.

Diocesan Council Meeting

Tue, 04 May 2010 03:53:00 GMT

March 18, 2010

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Bennison Appeal

Mon, 03 May 2010 04:29:00 GMT

The hearing for Bishop Bennison will be on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at

Trinity & Old Swedes Church
1108 N. Adams Street
Wilmington, DE.

The argument will begin at 10:00 am, and each side has been given up to two hours.

Nursery School Administrator

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:04:00 GMT

Episcopal Nursery School

Episcopal Nursery School of Royersford, PA provides positive experiences that will expand 3 year olds & pre-kindergarteners physical, emotional and language development, listening ability, social living, and independent thinking. Currently seeking an administrator to oversee day-to-day school administration, curriculum, staff, and budget development, parent & student relations, and school to parish communication.

Church of the Redeemer Renovation Receives Award

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:09:00 GMT

Christopher Miller, AIA of John Milner Architects, Inc. Chadds Ford, PA, has received notification that the church renovation, restoration and construction project for Church of the Redeemer is a recipient of a 2010 Lower Merion Township Historic Preservation Award.

2009 Convention Journal

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:04:00 GMT

Download the 2009 Convention Journal

The 2009 Diocesan Convention Journal is being distributed digitally in PDF format as a “Green” document this year in accordance with the conservation efforts suggested by the National Church. You may print any or all portions of the document at your discretion.

Diocesan Council Meeting

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:27:00 GMT

January 23, 2010

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The Church of St. Alban in Roxborough welcomes new rector, The Rev. Kyle R. Tomlin

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:08:00 GMT

Jun 21
6:30pm
Church of St. Alban

After five years of searching, the Search Committee of The Episcopal Church of St. Alban is proud to announce our new Rector, The Rev. Kyle R. Tomlin.