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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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Heard the word?
Over 1900 people havE
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YOU CAN TOO!
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Together the Diocese is reading the Bible,
bringing God into our lives, and it is transformative."
Bishop
Gutiérrez
PLEASE Join us
Go to App Store and download the Diopa Bible App on your smart phone -
OR
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Register on our website at
www.diopa.org
- Bishop's Bible Challenge
Listen during your daily run or commute to work
Begin with today's reading or an earlier one!
For additional information call the Offices of the Diocese at 215.627.6434.
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Programs
Philadelphia Theological Institute Easter Retreat - Let Him Easter in Us
May 7-10 | Sun dinner until Wed after lunch | Daylesford Abbey | $450 (includes meals, room and tuition) | Registration.
There are a few spots left for this Eastertide retreat with Bishop Frank Griswold and Barbara Braver at Daylesford Abbey.
Bishop Griswold and Barbara Braver have led PTI's most popular retreats over the last dozen years and Daylesford Abbey provides a peaceful and comfortable setting for spiritual renewal, quiet time and learning in the company of a small group of other retreatants. The retreat will begin with dinner on
Sunday, May 7
and conclude following lunch on
Wednesday, May 10
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Music
Saturday, April 29
, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., bring your snack appetite with you to Our Poetry on the Mic, (openMic) at House of Prayer Episcopal Church, Church Lane at Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA, 19141. (Entry on Limekiln Pike.) We encourage you to bring your poetry, music, singing, etc. and participate. Enjoy a hot dog, soda and chips for $3. Admission is $5. We hope to see your face in the place. For further information, contact Wendy Carrington at: 215-485-0924.
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Forums/Discussion Groups
Holy Spirit, Harleysville
will present a three-part series on "Our COHS Community and the Opioid Epidemic" at the Adult Forum on Sundays, April 23 and 30 and May 7. Holy Spirit's Marc Andonian, Ph.D., will address the nature of addiction, one of the major health crises of our times since deaths related to opioid use have reached epidemic proportions, on April 23. Beverly Haberle, MHS, LPC, CADC, who has 40 years of personal and professional experience advocating for people dependent on alcohol and other drugs, will present on the process of recovery on April 30. The series ends May 7 when Marge Hanna Zeig, who leads the pastoral care ministry at the church, will join with others to lead a conversation about how we as individuals and a community can make a difference in the face of this crises. For more information, call the church at 215-234-8020.
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Food
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
, 199 W. Baltimore Ave, Clifton Heights will hold a Meatloaf Dinner on Saturday, April 22 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The meal will include Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Dinner Roll, Beverage and Dessert. Take out is also available. Tickets are $11.00 for adults and children under 12 are $4.00. For reservations or takeout orders Deb Werts at 610-626-1916 or the Church office at 610-622-3636. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
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Items Free/For Sale to Parishes
Resurrection Episcopal Church, Rockdale
has been cleaning house and we have Several Boxes of Choral Music available free of charge to other churches. For further information contact Karen Warren at 610-246-2082 or
[email protected]
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Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets
Episcopal Church Women of
Church of Our Saviour Jenkintown
is holding a
Rummage Sale
on
Thursday, May 4
, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and
Friday, May 5
, 9 a.m. to noon. Bargain hunters and treasure hunters invited. Homestead Hall, 821 Homestead Road, Jenkintown, 19046. Enter the parking lot from Homestead Road.
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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
A Saturday Afternoon of Jazz
at the Church of St. Andrew & St. Monica. Drummer Webb Thomas - May 6, 2017. Guitarist Monnette Sudler - July 15, 2017. 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
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For ticket information, call 267-235-6061 or 856-986-7757.
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Requests for Items
Wanted: Church Pews
: Do you have unwanted church pews? Let me match you with an associate of mine who desires 15 to 20 church pews. I will be more than happy to forward your information with the hopeful end of placing your church pews in a happy home. Please contact me - Alan Segal - at either
[email protected]
or 215-208-7314.
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Church Services
Christ Episcopal Church, Media
collected 25 hams and Easter food bags for the Second Time Around parents program of Family Services of Delaware County. Join us for Worship in the Eastertide. Services are at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Nursery care is available for the 10:00 a.m. service.
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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
The newly renovated
Gift Shop
at
St. David's Episcopal Church
in Wayne, PA, can help meet your needs for religious items for adults and children that include bibles, prayer books, crosses (both jewelry and wall crosses), inspirational cards, calendars and books, as well as non-religious gifts for the home, family and friends. Items purchased by churches / clergy for ministry purposes will receive a 10% discount; and those purchases will be tax free. All proceeds from items sold will benefit St. David's outreach programs in Haiti, Uganda and Guatemala. For more information, please contact The Gift Shop by calling 484-580-8486; e-mailing
[email protected]
; or visit the shop on the first floor of the St. David's Chapel complex at 763 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA. The Gift Shop hours are Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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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
Minister of Music at St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh
. St. Thomas' Church seeks to build a highly-participatory music program for its 1,400-member congregation and 105-member preschool centered on Episcopal hymnody with diversity of music, including world music, and graded choirs for all ages. We seek to build our program with the growing numbers of children and teenagers in our parish and involve as many children, youth and adults as possible in our music ministry. To reach our goals, we seek an exceptional musician, who shares our goals and can build an outstanding music program, help us increase worship attendance and membership and enrich each parishioner's spiritual journey. The Minister of Music is responsible for building and maintaining our music program, developing wide participation and good quality, directing choirs, playing the organ and overseeing assisting staff positions. 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. Download for more information.
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Volunteers
St. Luke's Germantown, Inspirational Choir
Needs New Members. 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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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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