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MAY 24, 2017
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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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For additional information call the Offices of the Diocese at 215.627.6434.
ONE-TIME EVENTS
Programs

June 4th will be Recognition Sunday at Christ Episcopal Church in Media, Pennsylvania for the congregation's high school graduates. The church will also recognize the choir and members who participate in providing Christian education to the parish youth.

Music

Jazz & Joe. Lunchtime Jazz on Sunday, June 4 with the return of the Alan Segal Quintet to Church of the Redeemer, Springfield, Parish Hall at 12 noon. There will be a Pot Luck lunch provided. Bring a friend! For directions please telephone the parish office at 610-544-8113 or visit our website redeemerspringfield.net .

Summer Camps/Schools

Trinity Episcopal Church in Ambler will hold its annual Vacation Bible School from June 26-30; 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. The theme of Trinity Church's 2017 Vacation Bible School is "Rome: Paul and the Underground Church". Children will explore a crowded Roman marketplace, tiptoe past Roman guards, encourage first-century Christians who meet in a dark cave, sing motion-filled music, race chariots, and visit Paul for daily discoveries about God's love. There is no charge for all who enter the gates. Dinner is included. Ages 4 - 12. On-line registration is available at http://www.myvbs.org/trinityambler . Come one, come all! Trinity is located at 708 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA, 215-646-0416.

Food

The  Episcopal Church Club of Philadelphia (ECCP) will hold its  Annual Dinner Meeting on  Saturday, June 3 , at the  Church of Our Saviour, Jenkintown . The evening will begin with Evening Prayer in the Sanctuary at 5:30 p.m., followed by Social Hour at 6:15 p.m. in Homestead Hall. Dinner will start at 7:00 p.m. The catered dinner will be your choice of salmon or pork loin. The price is $50 per person, including wine, soft drinks, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and dessert. Come join Episcopalians from around the Diocese of Pennsylvania (and guests!) for a pleasant evening of good food, drink, and fellowship! For more information, call Judith O'Neill at 215-646-3653, or visit the ECCP website, www.episcopalchurchclub.org , for details, including directions for getting to the dinner. See you there!

Services

The Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander will preach at Saint Mark's Church, Philadelphia on the Feast of the Ascension, Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. Bishop Alexander was bishop of Atlanta from 2001 to 2012, and currently serves as the dean of the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. He is th e author of numerous publications in the fields of liturgics, homiletics, sacramental theology, and pastoral practice. After Mass on this evening, we will celebrate ten years of the Rev. Sean Mullen's ministry among us as Rector - please join us for a reception in the Parish Hall. For more information: saintmarksphiladelphia.org or 215-735-1416.

Items Free/For Sale to Parishes

St .  John' s,  Glen Mills  has about 
50 of these chairs 
for whomever wants them. They are comfortable armchairs great for a meeting room although a little faded otherwise in good condition. They were a gift to us by the Presbyterian Pension Fund. We are now replacing them with new and they are free. Contact Reverend John Sorensen, 610-389-9278.

Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets

The  Church of St. John the Evangelist 's  69th Strawberry Festival being held on  Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rain or shine! We are located at 3rd and Wanamaker Avenue (Route 420) in Essington, PA. Take I-95, Exit 9A/Route 420 South, continue ahead two blocks after red light - you won't be disappointed. For more information, call 610-521-3612.

ONGOING EVENTS
Programs

Holy Spirit, Harleysville , is hosting an Art Exhibit during the season of Easter called "The Stations of Light," presented by creative members of the parish. Featured in the stations are interpretations of significant moments when the Risen Christ has come back into the lives of the disciples, giving hope, strength, and direction at a critical time in their lives. From the empty tomb to Pentecost, the journey presented is meant to remind us that Christ's presence, as in these stations, has relevance to us as disciples too. Please join us to view the unique artistry of our members.
Music

A Saturday Afternoon of Jazz at the Church of St. Andrew & St. Monica. 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 . For ticket information, call 267-235-6061 or 856-986-7757.

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.

Church Services

St. Stephen's, Philadelphia has weekday Services on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. In addition, on the days we have services, we're keeping our doors open from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. for meditation. Our Parish House office hours are Mondays by appointment and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our phone number is, as always, 215-922-3807, and our new email address is [email protected] . We'll be staying in touch from time to time with news and developments in this new phase of the life of Saint Stephen's. We also hope to launch a new website soon. And most importantly...we invite you to rejoin us at worship as we re-envision and revitalize the mission of a wonderful church in the heart of a wonderful city.

Accommodations/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] . For photographs of our rental spaces, go to graceepiphany.org .

Gift/Thrift Shops

St. Luke's Thrift Store - 1946 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, PA is open Every Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. New Spring clothing and great bargains! (Store will be closed Sunday, June 11th.) Located entirely in the Parish Hall basement & handicapped accessible. Contact number: 215-969-3645.

JOB OPENINGS
Clergy

The  Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr , is seeking a full-time
Associate Rector who, together with the clergy and staff, will share in the comprehensive ministry of the parish. The chief responsibilities of this position will be sharing in liturgical leadership and pastoral care; overseeing the administration and advancement of formation programs for children and youth in collaboration with the Director of Children's Ministries and youth group leaders; and developing peer and intergenerational opportunities in outreach. The Church of the Redeemer is a vibrant parish in the broad church tradition. We are looking for energetic applicants who are able to work with persons of all ages and are committed to the centrality of worship, the nurturing of habits of thoughtfulness and prayer, and the integration of faith and life. A fuller job description can be found at ( www.theredeemer.org ). CDOs or resumés should be sent to The Rev. Peter Vanderveen ( [email protected] ).

Musicians

Saint John's Episcopal Church in Glen Mills is searching for a Church Organist for the Fall, 2017 program year. Our organist should be skilled in Episcopal Hymnody and Service Music and, during the program year, will play at two services (9:15 & 11 a.m.). During the Summer, there is one 10 a.m. liturgy. Our new organist will be a team player, collaborating with the Music Director, Jessica Villante and the Rector to provide quality sacred music for Parish worship. The choir only sings at 11 a.m. during the school year. The choir is supplemented with two section leader/soloists, a tenor and a bass who are high school music teachers. The organist accompanies a vocal soloist, or Ms. Villante on violin, at most liturgies. Choir rehearsals are Sundays after the 11 a.m. liturgy. Aside from the usual holy days, there are no mid-week commitments. Four weeks of paid vacation are offered. The previous incumbent earned $12,000 annually. The organ is a middle-aged, 3-manual Allen. Interested candidates are invited to send a resume to [email protected] and contact the Rector, John Sorensen, at 610-389-9278.


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] .

Youth/Family Ministries

Director of Children's and Youth Ministries. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, Glenside is seeking a creative and energetic individual to coordinate and oversee our children's and youth programs. In this twenty hour/week paid position, the Director of Children's and Youth Ministries will work with a group of volunteers, the Rector, and other parish staff to engage, equip, and empower our young people to deepen their relationship with God, inspiring them to live their lives in service of others. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children and youth, engaging our young people and their parents in ministry within and outside of the parish. Experience with youth as well as volunteer coordination is preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to The Very Rev. Emily Richards at [email protected] .

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 PhD in Psychology and Religion from Union Seminary, she received training in spiritual direction at the Center for Christian Spirituality at General Seminary.