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Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania - 3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - (215) 627-6434
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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 good/items they might be able to use. As in many "Classified Ads", articles should not exceed 150 words in length (total, and no graphics) and may 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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READ THE BIBLE WITH THE BISHOP IN 2017!
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As another part of my promise to better serve you, I am pleased to present another major initiative from the Offices of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. This Bible App will help us all to feel connected, provides a platform for participating in the Bishop's Bible Challenge, and perhaps most importantly is a powerful tool for you to read or hear the Word of God in 1,000 languages. With the Bible App, many now have access to the word of God in their primary language. Reading the Bible together as a diocesan community will have a life changing effect. The importance of Christian people using Holy Scripture as a foundation for daily life is hard to overstate. Who we are as the People of God flows directly from our worship, doctrine, and liturgy, which are all rooted in Scripture. To know the Bible better, is to know ourselves as the People of God better, to know our mission to the world better, and to know our faith better. We are here to help and to serve you, and this mobile app is another important step in showing the kind of innovation and emphasis that is placed on equipping our congregations to build the Kingdom of God.
The Rt. Rev. Daniel G.P. Gutierrez
XVI Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
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Programs
Gifts for the Christian Life led by Rev. Frank Allen
: Knowing and Living into our Spiritual Gifts on
January 14
| 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh. The Philadelphia Theological Institute and St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh invite you to engage in this discernment workshop to identify your spiritual gifts, discover which ministries need your individual gifts and then reflect on your ministries and whether they represent the best mix of your community's gifts. Tuition ($10-$25) is discounted through the generosity of the Diocese of PA, St. Andrew's Fund, and St. Thomas' Church. Individuals (includes book and breakfast): $25. Clergy who are members of PTI: FREE. Clergy with five or more parishioners: $10/per participant. St. Thomas' Church members and friends: $10. To Register: https://danabhall.wufoo.com/forms/knowing-and-living-into-our-spiritual-gifts/ or email [email protected].
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Music
The St. Thomas Gospel Choir
of The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia, PA under the direction of Waltier Blocker in concert on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at Buckinghman Friends Meeting School, 5784 York Road Lahaska, PA 18931. Donation asked of Your choosing. This is a Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Life Concert. For more information, please call (215) 794-7491.
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Forums/Discussion Groups
Please join us for the St. David's Episcopal Church ALPHA Course, starting January 11, 2017, and ending March 22, 2017. ALPHA is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. We will begin with dinner at 6:00 p.m., and at 7:00 p.m. there will be a video presentation by Nicky Gumbel designed to engage and inspire conversation. The video presentation will explore issues to be discussed in the remaining time at your table. Issues of faith and the essentials of Christianity will be the center of conversations. After the video, you will have a chance to share your thoughts and ideas on the Christian faith, and to journey more deeply with fellow Christians. For more info:
http://www.stdavidschurch.org/the-alpha-course
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Food
The Mission Team will be sponsoring a
Soup and Bread Lunch
following the 10:15 service on
January 29, 2017
at
Church of the Redeemer
, 145 W. Springfield Road, Springfield, PA 19064, 610-544-8113,
[email protected]
,
www.redeemerspringfield.net
. Cost: Food staples (canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned meat, rice, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti, and sauce, etc.) Monetary contributions will also be accepted for St. Mary's Food Cupboard.
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Items Free/For Sale to Parishes
The latest edition of the
"Items that can be offered to churches"
is available at:
[email protected]
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Programs
Join
Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Chestnut Hill
for
Mindful Living on Tuesdays
from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Led by Deborah Cooper, this ongoing class consists of both silent and led meditation, a brief presentation and time for discussion. The class is built around "The Places that Scare You" by Pema Chodron. Participants will be encouraged to take some of the concepts and work with them during the week. Drop-ins welcome. $20 per class held in the Houston Room, Parish House at Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martin's Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118. For more information or to register, visit
www.StMartinEC.org
and follow the Wellspring link or call 215-247-7466.
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Music
Exciting local music is coming to
Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church
. Starting in September, and running through the fall and winter months, IHS Drexel Hill will be hosting a Coffee House Open Mic and Concert Series. We'll bring in two local musicians to play longer sets and open the rest of the time up for members of the audience to share songs. We will sell refreshments and snacks to help raise money for the church. Please come check one out and tell your friends and loved ones. 3000 Garrett Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026.
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Requests for Items
A Call for Socks to Benefit the Homeless.
Did you know there are about 300 homeless people in Bucks County? Homeless people don't have frequent access to laundry facilities. So when their socks get wet, they risk getting trench foot, or even frostbite. They need dry socks to stay healthy. Last year the parish of St. Philip's collected well over 500 pairs of socks to distribute. This year, the Bucks County Herald has teamed up with St. Philip's Episcopal Church, New Hope, to appeal to the whole community to donate socks for the area's homeless people. We welcome all donations of new socks for men and socks, stockings, leggings and panty hose for women. Some children's socks are also welcome, but primarily those for adults. Help give Christmas Stockings a new meaning: when you are out shopping for the holiday, buy some socks for the homeless in our own community. Place them into the big blue tub on the porch of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 10 Chapel Road, New Hope (the historic one-room schoolhouse at the corner of River Road and Chapel Road).
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Accomodations/Space for Rent
Grace Epiphany Church
is located in Mount Airy at 224 East Gowen Avenue. It is within walking distance of the Mount Airy Train station and the Route 23 bus stop. Grace Epiphany has A Large Light Filled Auditorium (Cline) with a Stage. It is connected to a restaurant size, fully equipped kitchen. Cline has a capacity of at least 125 people. Additionally, there is a large conference room and four smaller conference rooms. All of these rooms have been and are used for wedding receptions, meetings, showers, parties and other events. Our spaces are available for reasonable rental rates. For information contact the church office at 215-248-2950 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or E-mail:
[email protected]
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For photographs of our rental spaces, go to
graceepiphany.org
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Gift/Thrift Shops
Christ Episcopal Church, Pottstown's "Second Chance' Thrift Shoppe
is open with our fall/winter fashions and housewares. Our hours are Wednesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. SCTS serves our community with very affordable items, and if there is a verified financial need, vouchers are available through our clergy. We operate solely on the generous contributions from our parish family and friends. The income generated for our Church aids in emergency expenses and helps to purchase items that are needed for the church but not covered in the general budget. We are truly blessed to often receive some very "high end" household goods and "designer" clothing. Stop in to see us - we are sure you will be pleased and will perhaps find that "treasure" you are looking for.
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Church Staff
Administrative Assistant - St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley
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St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley is an active and welcoming Episcopal Church in a fast growing part of Chester County. The Administrative Assistant provides office support for multiple supervisors. Duties include answering
phone
s, greeting and welcoming parishioners as well as
directing v
endors and repair personnel
, word processing,
photocopying, preparing mailings, ordering supplies, providing organizational support for rentals and assistance with events. Additional compensation provided for staffing events. This position requires solid computer skills, familiarity with social media, strong communication skills and a positive disposition.
15 hours per week at 15.00/ hr. - regular schedule of 3 hours per day each week
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For more information please contact The Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt at
[email protected]
or 610-644-2261.
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Musicians
Saint Michael's Episcopal Church
in Yeadon, PA (just southwest of Philadelphia) is seeking a talented, joyful, engaging and industrious Part-Time Minister of Music (5 to10 hours/weekly) to develop further, lead, and grow our music program. Music is an integral part of Saint Michaels' identity, worship, and ministry. Our approach embraces the spectrum from our rich religious heritage of hymnody and choral music to expansive expressions such as spirituals, gospel music, and an embracing of musical expression from the African Diaspora. We are a vibrant and growing community of faith (60/average Sunday attendance) committed to being welcoming to all people, creating relevant and authentic worship that engages the heart and mind, and letting service to others transform who we are in the world. We are looking for one person to fill the (organist and music director) position. The perfect candidate will be excited by being part of Saint Michael's and the responsibilities and opportunities. Please send cover letter and resume/CV to
[email protected]
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More information about Saint Michael's Episcopal Church can be found at
http://stmichaelsyeadon.homestead.com
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Teachers
St. Paul's Elkins Park
, a multicultural and inclusive Episcopal Church, is looking for Two Paid Sunday School Teachers to teach two classes - Ages 5 to 10 and ages 11 to 15. Present attendance is 4-5 per class but we are growing. Syllabus & all material is online (
www.weavinggodspromises.org
), augmented with our own multicultural material. Hours 10 a.m. to about 12 noon Sundays till end of May, days off by arrangement, no Sunday School on major feast days. Up to $50 per session (including any meetings) depending on experience. This is an exciting spirit-led opportunity at a unique parish.
www.stpaulselkinspark.org
. Call Rev. Paul Reid 610-937-9801 or email
[email protected]
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Volunteers
St. Luke's Germantown,
Inspirational Choir
Needs New Members
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If you are a teen and like to sing-we need YOU. Rehearsals are Saturday at 10:00 a.m., and we sing in Church
Every Fourth Sunday
. For more information call the Church Office at 215-844-8544.
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