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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. Guti
érrez
XVI Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
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Programs
Trinity Solebury's 3rd Annual Haiti FUNdraiser.
Please join Trinity Solebury on Sunday, February 12, 5-8 p.m., for an evening of worship, delicious Haitian food, music, handcrafted Haitian art, children's activities and more. The evening will include a special display of 40 paintings by renowned Haitian artists provided by local artist and poet Patricia Goodrich. All the paintings will be available for sale. Special guests will be Fritz Bernardin, a gifted Haitian musician, Lucy Breidenthal, engaged in women's empowerment projects in North Haiti and Alan Yarborough, a former Episcopal Young Adult Service Corps member, now serving as a Research Assistant both at the Center for Anglican Communion Studies at Virginia Theological Studies and the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations. Funds raised will support a leadership development young adult camp in North Haiti. Please contact Kyle Evans at
[email protected]
for further information.
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Music
Holy Spirit, Harleysville
continues its Music Series this Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. with a concert featuring Shane Barker on viola accompanied by Seth Trumbore on piano. There will be a free will offering and a reception will follow the concert. In addition to appearing locally, Barker has performed with the Princeton Chamber Players and with the New York Viola Society at Lincoln Center. He was a 2013 finalist at the Midori Goto International Community Engagement Program. He has also served on the music faculties of the Temple Music Prep and Community Scholar's Program and the Noble Arts Institute of Music. For more info, call the church at 215-234-8020 or see the web page at
www.churchoftheholyspirit.us.
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Services
On
Saturday, February 11
at 7 p.m.,
St. John's Church, Compass (1520 West King's Hwy., Gap 17527) will host a
Taize-style Epiphany Service of Worship & Prayer, with special music by the Choir and cantors. This candlelit service of quiet prayer and contemplative singing is a welcome respite from the cares of the world. For more information, 717-442-4302.
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Food
St. James, Langhorne
will hold their annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The breakfast will benefit the Emergency Relief Food Pantry in Levittown. Tickets @ the door - $8 adults, under 6 free. The church is located @ 330 S. Bellevue Ave. in Langhorne, PA 19047. Further info - Chris Parker 215-741-1279.
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Forums/Discussion Groups
Community Conversations - Greater Together. Church of the Ascension
, Corner of 2nd Ave and West Street, Parkesburg, PA on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The recent presidential campaign highlighted great divides in our country and our community. The need to understand these divisions should begin now. Join us in working together to strengthen our community, starting with conversation, listening to understand, not to convince. Whatever candidate you supported, join us for facilitated, non-partisan discussion to foster mutual understanding and unify our community, working towards solutions. For more information, contact Church of the Ascension: 610-857-9176. Attendance is free and open to the public.
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Items Free/For Sale to Parishes
An enlarged List of Available Items from closed churches is now ready. Please contact
[email protected].
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Programs
Yoga with Sara.
A slow-flow mindful practice that uses the physical shapes of yoga asana to deepen your awareness of breath. Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. Riverside Hall at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church, Columbus Blvd. & Christian St., Philadelphia, PA 19147. $ 10 per class. All levels welcome. Mats available to borrow. Free parking in church lot, enter on Christian Street.
Chair Yoga with Kathy.
A great opportunity to gently stretch & strengthen muscles, reduce stress, and develop better breathing habits. Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.Riverside Hall at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church, Columbus Blvd. & Christian St., Philadelphia, PA 19147. $ 10 per class. All levels welcome. Chairs provided. Free Parking in church lot, enter on Christian Street.
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Music
Christ Episcopal Church in Media
is forming a Primary Choir for children in kindergarten through 2d grade. Starting on February 9 and through May, it will meet from 4:15-4:45 p.m. on Thursday afternoons. New members are welcome to this and all of the Christ Church choirs.
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Requests for Items
The Clothing Nook at
St. Luke's, Germantown is sponsoring a
Winter Coat Drive
. Gently used coats, especially for children, are most welcome. You may call the church office at 215-844-8544, or if there is a large collection of coats, we will come to you!
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Accomodations/Space for Rent
Christ Church and St. Michael's
, Germantown, 29 W. Tulpehocken Street, has A Conference Room also a roomy hall with warm atmosphere and the use of a well-equipped kitchen for rent to use for meetings, showers, parties, conferences and other events. It has a parking lot and is convenient to public transportation. For information, call 215-844-7274 week days 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Gift/Thrift Shops
Trinity Thrift Shop @ Trinity Episcopal Church Swarthmore.
Housewares, small appliances, furniture, books, clothing, toys, jewelry, vintage linens, silver, one-of-a-kind items and fine collectibles. You never know what "treasures" you'll find! February Sale Dates: Friday, February 3rd from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and Friday, February 17th 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Church Staff
Church of the Holy Apostles and The Mediator
is looking for a Part-Time Sexton. Please submit resumes to
[email protected]
. If submitting a hard copy resume please mail to: Damon Charman, Church of the Holy Apostles and The Mediator, 260 S. 51st
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139. Deadline for submission is
February 10, 2017
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Youth/Family Ministries
Director of Children & Youth Ministries
at Saint Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh. To develop and grow effective Episcopal youth and children's ministries which support, challenge, and encourage discipleship. Be passionate about children, youth, and family ministry. Present Jesus Christ to our children and youth in engaging and appropriate ways, and help them to grow as Christian disciples. If ordained, this person will take part in leading Sunday worship and occasional church offices. The mission of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church is to know Jesus and make Him known to others. For more info, contact Anita Burke, Assistant to the Rector, St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 247, Fort Washington, PA 19034;
[email protected]
. Tel. 215-233-3970 ext. 121.
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Volunteers
Volunteers
needed at the
Cathedral Food Pantry
. Every Monday the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral Food Pantry distributes nourishing food to 150 households. We need help with food distribution on Mondays and help with receiving the food on alternate Wednesdays. If you are interested in participating in this vital ministry, please contact Archdeacon Pam Nesbit -
[email protected]
or 267-374-6952.
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