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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
All are welcome to participate in
Annual Icon Painting Workshop in the Russian Byzantine style
May 22-26, 2017
at
St. Mary's Church, Wayne, PA
for advanced students with a Saturday preparatory session May 20 for beginners who are welcome and will paint one of the figures in the Holy Family icon. Tuition: $400 plus a materials and workshop expenses fee. The Prosopon School of Iconology, founded by Vladislav Andrejev has been holding an annual workshop in Philadelphia for 25 years. For details about the class and registration, please contact coordinator Susan Kelly vonMedicus at
www.susanvonmedicus.com
(look under classes and workshops section) or email
[email protected]
. There is a nearby retreat house, Raphaela Center, where students from out of town can stay.
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Music
The Soul Cries Out! - An Evensong for Lent
on Sunday, March 19 at 4 p.m. at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral. For this Lenten Choral Evensong, the Cathedral is pleased to have guests: DeVonne Gardner, soprano, Jay Fluellen, composer and pianist, Bruce Frazier, trumpet, Cliff Kellem, bass, Vincent Rutland, drums, and the Chancel Choir of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas with the Philadelphia Cathedral Singers, Dr. Thomas Lloyd, Director, and John Andrew Bailey, Cathedral Organist. Reception to follow. Visit our website:
www.philadelphiacathedral.org
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Services
You are invited to join the Choir of Trinity Church Swarthmore for a service of
Choral Evensong on
Sunday, March 19, 2017
at 5:00 p.m. at
Trinity Church in Swarthmore
. The liturgical service will feature music of Herbert Sumsion and Pablo Casals, as well as a performance of Debussy's
L'Enfant Prodigue.
This retelling of the biblical parable of the prodigal son is written in the late Romantic French operatic style and won the young composer the Prix de Rome. The role of the mother, who intercedes with her husband on behalf of her wayward child, will be sung by Tracy Sturgis. Colin Doyle, tenor, sings the role of the repentant son, and baritone Matthew Maisano portrays the father. Jim Smith will be the pianist. A free nursery will be provided and a collection will benefit the parish's music program. A reception will follow the service. Trinity Church is located at 301 N. Chester Rd. in Swarthmore, PA. Please also see
www.trinity-swarthmore.org
for information.
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Food
Honor Thy Mother Brunch & Silent Auction
on May 13th, 2017 at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Monica from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) presents Fish, Shrimp & Grits Brunch and Silent Auction. Also serving ham, bagels, scones, eggs, muffins, fruit, quiche, sandwiches etc. The church is located at 3600 Baring St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. For Ticket Information Contact: Margaret Andoh 610-608-2660, Maureen Gamble 215-820-9389 & Delphine Simpson 215-292-8274.
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Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets
Designer Bag Bingo - Church of the Incarnation
, 1505 Makefield Road, Morrisville, PA. Friday, April 7th at 7 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes 10 games of bingo and light refreshments. Bags include Coach, Michael Kors, Fossil and Kate Spade. We will also sell extra bingo cards and tickets for raffle baskets. To purchase a ticket, please email
[email protected]
or call the church office at 215-295-2259.
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Items Free/For Sale to Parishes
An enlarged list of available items from closed ch
urches is now ready. Please contact
[email protected]
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Programs
Holy Spirit, Harleysville
will mark the Lenten season of reflection and renewal with Several Programs. A Lenten group study on the book Falling Upwards: A Spirituality of the Two Halves of Life, by R. Rohr is planned at Noon on Sundays, through March 26. Weekly Lenten dinners, discussions and devotions will be held Thursdays, March 9 through April 6, starting at 6 p.m. with a potluck Lenten soup and salad supper. The supper will be followed by a "Course for the Christian Journey," and the evenings will end with sung Compline. For more information, call the church at 215-234-8020 or visit the webpage at
www.churchoftheholyspirit.us
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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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Church Services
On
Fridays
at 7 p.m. during Lent:
Stations of the Cross will alternate between
Redeemer
and the Church of the Holy Cross, 651 E Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA 19064. This will be an opportunity to meet our brothers and sisters from a different denomination through our shared worship and love for God. Beginning on
Friday, March 3
at Holy Cross and preceded by an optional Poor Man's Supper between 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish Center - 2nd floor, elevator is available, 240 North Bishop Ave., Springfield (behind the school). All are welcome. Stations of the Cross will follow at 7 p.m. in Holy Cross church. For more information, please contact: Church of the Redeemer, 145 W. Springfield Road, Springfield, PA 19064, 610-544-8113,
www.redeemerspringfield.net
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Accommodations/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
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
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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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
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 Godeself 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 Ph.D. 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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DIOPA
The
Executive Assistant to the Diocesan Bishop
is an exempt staff position which has as its major responsibility the performance of administrative, clerical, and organizational duties to support the ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania and the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. This position also assists the Diocesan Staff as needed, and functions as a member of the team. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to
[email protected]
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Download full job description
here
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