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Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania - 3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - (215) 627-6434
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www.diopa.org
August 10, 2017
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Table of Contents
One-Time Events
Ongoing Events
Job Openings
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A weekly publication of the Diocese of Pennsylvania's Communication Network. These brief "
classifieds" are intended to keep the members of the Diocese abreast of programs and activities in our parishes, share position openings throughout the Diocese, and to let others know if we have excess goods/items they might be able to use. As in many "
Classified Ads", articles should not exceed 150 words in length with no graphics and should be submitted to J.D. Lafrance (
[email protected]) no later than Wednesday 10 a.m. each week for distribution via e-mail to the Diocese later that day. Text should be in the body of an email or in an attached Word document. Photos and graphics should be attached separately; no PDFs or documents with embedded photos please. This document may be copied for distribution as desired.
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Programs
The Free Church of St John
invites you to our first Inter-Faith Peace March being held on August 19th, 2017. It is an initiative started by the community, for the community, working to bring about a sense of togetherness.
This Inter-Faith Peace March is being organized by the Free Church of St. John, in partnership with a variety of diverse organizations and individuals. Together, we are marching voluntarily in hope of solving the crisis facing our community today. Whether individually or as an organization, come participate in our Inter-Faith Peace March and let's act now. Please consider endorsing, promoting, offering, volunteering and marching with throughout the community.
The event will commence and conclude at the Free Church of St. John on 3076 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 with the march itself starting at 7:00 p.m. We are sincerely honored for anyone joining us for the betterment of the community. For detailed information please visit:
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Forums/Discussion Groups
Invite*Welcome*Connect
and its creator Mary Parmer are coming to the Brandywine Deanery, September 15-17, 2017 for "Empowering the Laity." Join in a deanery plenary gathering for clergy and lay leaders involved with evangelism and hospitality. The gathering is Friday night, September 15th at St. John's, Concord beginning at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for an informal, meet and greet with Mary.
On Saturday, September 16th, Mary will be offering her full, one-day workshop on Invite*Welcome*Connect at St. James', Downingtown. Members of the laity are encouraged to attend to learn about all aspects of church hospitality, congregational growth and retention of long-standing members. The day's event begins at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude by 3:30 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $20.00 per person, which includes a catered lunch at St. James'. Sponsoring parishes within the deanery will be offered 10 complimentary tickets for Saturday's workshop. For questions pertaining to sponsoring the program, please contact St. James' Episcopal Church, Downingtown at (610) 269-1774.
Mary Parmer will conclude her weekend offering in the deanery while preaching Sunday morning, September 17th at Episcopal Church of the Trinity, Coatesville at their 9:30 a.m. Eucharistic service. For more information, please contact St. James' Episcopal Church, (610) 269-1774 office,
www.stjames.ws
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Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets
T
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Church of St. John the Evangelist, 16 W. 3rd St. Essington, is proud to announce its first ever Designer Bag Bingo on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and games begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Tickets include 2 bingo cards for a total of 10 bingo games, with each game prize being a bag valued at up to $400.
Designers such as Michael Kors, Coach, Kate Spade, Vera Bradley and Dooney and Bourke! We will also have additional cards, food and raffle tickets for sale.
This event is BYOB, and for participants 21 and over. Due to the limited number of tickets available, we ask that tickets be paid for in advance, and cannot hold tickets at the door without payment. If available, tickets will be sold at the door for $30.00. We expect this event to sell out, so purchase your tickets early. For tickets, please contact Maryann Waters at
610-405-9043 or
[email protected]
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Services
A Celebration of New Ministry
. On September 17, 2017 we will be celebrating with The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P.
Gutiérrez as he visits St. Michael's and Yeadon for the first time. The mass will begin at 3:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following the service. The Bishop will confirm, receive, and reaffirm members into God's Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Our Bishop will also preside over the celebration of a new ministry for our 6th Rector, The Rev. Jordan F. Casson.
Homecoming Weekend begins with Black Tie Gala on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Oaks Ballroom, 511 West Oak Lane, Glenolden, PA 19036. Red Carpet at 6:30 p.m. Banquet: 7 to 11 p.m. Cost is $50 per ticket. M.C. Tamela Edwards, ABC Channel 6 News Co-Anchor.
St. Michael's Community Day on Saturday, September 23, 2017 on St. Michael's Lawn from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mini Gospel Concert. Activities for children (face painting/bouncy house). Health Fair. Zumba Class. Hamburgers and hot dogs to be served.
Homecoming Sunday on Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 3 to 5 p.m. in St. Michael's Sanctuary. Preacher: The Rev. Donald Moore, Senior Pastor, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Celebrant: The Very Rev. Canon Martin Shaw, Rector, African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas. Honorees: The Canon Jill Mathis, Dr. Brenda Watson, and Mrs. Esmine Love. Overflow available. Lite refreshments to follow. The color for both services are white and gold: Clergy Alb and Stole.
RSVP or Contact us at: [email protected] or 610-259-7871/610-228-4903.
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Food
Seafood Dinners at
St. Simon the Cyrenian on
Friday, August 11, 2017 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. $13.00 Fried Fish Platters (with Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Greens). $8.00 Fish Sandwich includes Coleslaw. $10.00 Mussels (Red or White). $10.00 Steamed Crab (4 Large).
The church is located at 1401 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. For information, call 215-468-1926 or 215-380-0572. Paul Jackson, Senior Warden.
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Summer Camps/Schools
Vacation Bible School
at
St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh
. Calling all pre-school-5th grade children. This year's VBS will be August 21-25th and the theme will be "Hero Central".
We are offering free "music enrichment"
sessions following VBS. Campers who choose this will get a quick lunch and learn some great musical skills and songs with St. Thomas' new Minister of Music, Michael Smith. Pick-up for this extended session is 1:15 p.m. Would you like to sign up for this? Please contact Michael Smith, Minister of Music at
[email protected]
or call 215-233-3970 x113.
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Items Free/For Sale to Parishes
The
Diocese Warehouse
now has
Sheet Music
. 600 titles are available. Contact
[email protected]
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Programs
Reveal the Artist in You
(and have fun at the same time!) at St. Luke's Church, Germantown, 5421 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144.
On Wednesday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon, you are invited to take a painting class in St. Barnabas Hall on St. Luke's' campus. Try watercolor, oil, acrylics, gouache, charcoal, and more. Cost: fifteen weeks for $180. (Morning coffee always included, and the class gives itself parties on occasion!!)
Your 15 weeks begin when you do! (No classes in the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas, 2017, or Holy Week, 2018, and they are not counted in your 15 weeks.) No previous artistic experience necessary!! Professional instruction. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
For more information, call the church office, (215) 844-8544, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., weekdays.
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Music
A
Saturday Afternoon of Jazz at the
Church of St. Andrew & St. Monica. Pianist Joe Stevenson - October 28, 2017. Saxophonist Bootsie Barnes - December 9, 2017. All concerts go from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 and $25 at the door. The church is located at 3600 Baring Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info, call 215-222-7606 or visit the website at
www.ssandrewmonica.org. For ticket information, call 267-235-6061 or 856-986-7757.
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Requests for Items
Grace Epiphany Church
is seeking Library Carrels for use in their offices. If anyone in the Diocese can donate some that are not being used in their buildings, please call Grace Epiphany Church at (215) 248-2950.
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Church Services
Christ Episcopal Church
, 311 South Orange Street in Media, PA, offers a Holy Eucharist and Healing Service on Wednesdays at noon.
Christ Episcopal Church welcomes all in the community to its services. Our Interim Rector, Nancy James Deming, will celebrate Sunday Services at 8 and 10 a.m. for the remainder of June. There will be one service at 9 a.m. in July and August.
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Accommodations/Space for Rent
St. Alban's, Newtown Square
, offers parish hall as "Alban's Garden" for party rental space, Friday nights and Saturdays.
Accommodates a maximum of 130 for sit-down or buffet meal. Adjoining kitchen is commercial facility enjoyed by many a caterer. French doors open from hall onto patio onto country setting of expansive grounds with shrubs and trees...lovely and green late spring through early fall. Contact the Office Manager, 610-356-0459, x21,
[email protected]
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Gift/Thrift Shops
St. Luke's Thrift Store
- 1946 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, PA is open
Every Sunday
from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
New items and great bargains!
Located entirely in the Parish Hall basement & handicapped accessible. Contact number: 215-969-3645.
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Clergy
Christ Church, Pottstown
is seeking a Full-Time Rector who, with staff and associate clergy, will share in the comprehensive ministry of the parish.
Christ Church is a thriving Christ-centered community in the heart of downtown Pottstown, PA. We are blessed with a broad based congregation who love and care for one another and our surrounding communities.
We are looking for strong applicants who are able to work with people of all ages and are committed to the Episcopal worship, the nurturing of habits of study, prayer, and mission, and the integration of faith and life.
A fuller job description can be found at our web site:
http://tinyurl.com/CC-Rector
. CDOs or resumes should be sent to Canon Jill Mathis or Stephanie Laidig, Search Chair, above.
Our mission: To Glorify God through Worship, Nurture, and Service. Contact: Canon Jill Mathis,
[email protected]
or Stephanie Laidig, Search Chair,
[email protected]
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Church Staff
Sexton: Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia
seeking someone for cleaning and set up, part-time (up to 20 hrs.). Sunday mornings (required) and at least 2-3 days during the week. Contact the Church Office with inquiries.
[email protected]
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Musicians
Holy Innocent's St. Paul's Church
is searching for a Music Director. Duties will include the following: prepare and present music for Sunday worship and holidays. The Director will select hymns and service music that support the service liturgy, lead and direct the choir, be receptive to incorporating a broad spectrum of instruments and music styles for services, and design & develop a children's music ministry.
Service times: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (Spanish). A bilingual candidate (Spanish) is a bonus, but not required. Salary and other compensation to be discussed. Contact: Holy Innocent's St. Paul's Church, 7001 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135. Call 215-624-1144 or 215-919-2635.
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Volunteers
Spiritual Direction Offering.
What is "spiritual direction"?
Most basically, it is sitting down with a trusted Christian person in a confidential setting and discussing one's prayer life, what is happening in one's Christian pilgrimage, and how God may be acting and making Godself known in one's life. It can take place once a month or once every few months, even on an irregular basis.
This is not about interminable psychotherapy, but rather relatively infrequent meetings, which can enable real spiritual friendship to develop over a period of time.
If you think you might be interested in exploring spiritual direction, you may talk with or contact Rev. Jill McNish at 973-819-5191. As well as having a PhD in Psychology and Religion from Union Seminary, she received training in spiritual direction at the Center for Christian Spirituality at General Seminary.
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