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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 23, 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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We hope you can join us for
Convocation
, the first formal gathering of the
Church Farm School
community in our Centennial year on
Friday, September 8
at 1:00 p.m. Chapel of the Atonement. Convocation will feature remarks by Head of School The Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill II, as well as an address by West Chester University President Dr. Christopher Fiorentino.
Under Dr. Fiorentino's leadership, enrollment in WCU programs in Philadelphia increased more than 80 percent from 2014 to 2015. He became interim president in April 2016. In January 2017, he officially became WCU's 15th President. A reception will follow at the Head of School residence. RSVP: Julie Wickland at
[email protected]
or 610-363-5381 by September 1.
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Forums/Discussion Groups
Invite*Welcome*Connect and its creator
Mary Parmer are coming to the Brandywine Deanery,
September 15th-17th, 2017 for "Empowering the Laity." Join in a deanery plenary gathering for clergy and lay leaders involved with evangelism and hospitality. The gathering on
Friday, September 15th at
St. John's, Concord is a deanery event beginning at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with an informal, meet and greet with Mary where she describes the next day's workshop, and fields any questions regarding the ministry.
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 from the Diocese are encouraged to attend to learn about all aspects of church hospitality, congregational growth and retention of long-standing members.
The day's events begins at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude by 3:30 p.m. Registration and check-in will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The day will start with introductions at 9:30 a.m. sharp. 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 ten (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
Christ Episcopal Church, Media
has scheduled its Annual Starfest Bazaar for Saturday, November 11. Proceeds from this bazaar help support several outreach ministries.
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Services
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On
Sunday, September 10, 2017
at 10 a.m., Canon Betsy Ivey will preside over the
Opening of the Newly Renovated Sunday School Space
at
Emmanuel Resurrection.
A big thank you to Bishop Gutiérrez for launching and blessing the renovation project last November. Additional thank you to several individual members (past and present) of Emmanuel Resurrection Church who contributed towards the project. Finally, a big thank you to St. David's Church, Radnor for helping offset some of the cost of the renovation.
We pray that many young people will come to know Christ and serve him through the use of this space.
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Food
You are invited to the
Second Saturday Neighborhood Night Ethnic Potluck & ALPHA Introduction Video
(ALPHA = a place to ask your questions about God) at
Christ Church, Pottstown
on
September 9, 2017
at 5 p.m.
Bring your favorite Ethnic dish to share with friends, neighbors, and family! All are welcome! The church is located at 316 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19465. Entrance in rear off Queen Street parking lot. For more info, call 610-323-2895.
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Items Free/For Sale to Parishes
Open House at the
Diocese Warehouse
on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please register with
[email protected]
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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
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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Accommodations/Space for Rent
Parish Hall - Long Term Rent - St. Andrew's-in-the-Field.
Large, freshly-painted multipurpose room perfect for afterschool program, GED program / tutoring, other classes, or daycare (CCS/DHS-approved space) include use of large, fully-equipped kitchen; tables/chairs for 75-100.
Large room (Parish Hall) - 76 ft. x 27 ft.; Smaller room -34 ft. x 28ft.; Office - 12 ft. x 16 ft.; Kitchen is 15ft. x 23ft. Ample closet space. Handy-cap ramp. Air-conditioned. Seeking long-term tenant. Call Barbara in Church Office (215) 673-5938 weekdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for more information and rates.
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Gift/Thrift Shops
Good Shepherd, Rosemont Thrift Shop
- Open All Summer! Under New Management - Come in and see what's new (psstt - everything!) The Good Shepherd Thrift Shop has, for decades, provided affordable, high quality clothing, home furnishings, and other articles to people throughout the Bryn Mawr area.
Donations welcome - call the office for info: 610-525-7070. We are open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 1116 E Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Like us on Facebook for weekly specials!
Saturday, August 26th
- PLINKO Play Day! Drop a chip for your day's discount 10%-30% off your entire purchase!
Saturday, September 9th
- Summer Clearance - Huge reductions on summer clothing and super discounts on the rest of the store. Don't miss this sale!
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Episcopal Community Services
The
Marketing Coordinator is responsible for developing and creating marketing collateral and materials in support of departmental and programmatic needs, in line with ECS brand standards. Working closely with the Manager of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing Coordinator will brainstorm strategies and help maintain the agency's online presence-drafting, producing, and publishing content for and capturing the analytics of ECS' web and social media channels. He/she will assist in copywriting and editing needs, drafting communications for internal and external audiences.
Please send your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and the job code:
HR-MC to
[email protected].
Inquires must include 2-3 writing and/or marketing-related work samples for review.
Working as part of the Opportunity Development team, the primary function of the
Opportunity Development Coach is to coach program participants as they work to increase economic self-sufficiency and toward economic independence.
Utilizing the ECS Path to Prosperity model (adapted from EMPath's Mobility Mentoring® Model), the Opportunity Development Coach partners with participants to assess needs and set goals in the areas of housing, career development, education/training, financial management, family stability or well-being.
Please send your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and the job code:
HR-ODC to
[email protected].
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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
The
Church of Saint Asaph, Bala Cynwyd
is seeking a
Part-Time Children's Formation Person
to work with a creative staff. The program is small and flexible with several committed families. Approximately 10 hours a week. Please send a resume to
[email protected]
to the attention of Rector.
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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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Teachers
Trinity Episcopal Church, Buckingham, PA
- The Trinity Buckingham Academy is looking for nurturing, creative people to join our team. Part-Time Positions are available in our Kindergarten and pre-school programs. Past teaching experience, ECE or Elementary education degree is preferred.
For more information or to apply, please contact TBAcademy director Stephanie Elliot at
[email protected]
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Trinity Buckingham Church and Academy are located at 2631 Durham Road, Buckingham, PA at the intersection of Routes 413 and 202.
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Volunteers
The Episcopal Community Services'
"Fill the Bus" Drive
ends next
Sunday, August 28
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Christ Church, Media
needs help in their effort to support 600 students to school with backpacks and school supplies. There is a list of items needed - perhaps you can help provide one or two items on the list. Call 610-566-7525 for more information.
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