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The  Parish to Parish Weekly has been renamed,  DIOPA Connections - The Ties That Bind: News By and For the Parishes of the Diocese of Pennsylvania to reflect the connections between the churches in our diocese and the beloved community. Let us know what you think of the new title.
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.



Heard the word?
 
   Over 1900 people have  -  YOU CAN TOO!
 
" 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  -
 
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.
ONE-TIME EVENTS
Programs

Spiritual Cinema and Discussion , Friday, June 16th, at 7 p.m. in the St. Luke's Parish Hall, 1946 Welsh Road, Philadelphia. The featured presentation is Wondrous Oblivion, a "charming coming-of-age comedy drama about the magic and beauty that come from friendships that cross cultures." Free organic popcorn and iced tea. Goodwill offering appreciated. Last Spiritual Cinema until fall! Call 215-969-3645.

Music

Independence Day Carillon Concert at Washington Memorial Chapel, Route 23 in Valley Forge Park. 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Free. Outdoors - Rain or Shine. Doug Gefvert will perform an hour-long concert featuring patriotic selections and works by American composers. Sponsored by the Washington Memorial Heritage. Call 610-783-0120 or 610-265-5211; www.wmchapel.org .

Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets

Christmas in July at African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas on Sunday, July 23rd from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Put on your flip-flops and beat the heat because we're celebrating Christmas in July. Join us for Holiday Beverages, Christmas Dinner, Gifts and Raffles. Suggested Donation of $12. The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas is located at 6361 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151.

Food

Saturday, June 17th, from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Come join St. Mary's, Chester at our 1st Annual Community BBQ and Yard Sale to celebrate and support outreach ministry to men and families in the City of Chester. An affordable Ribs, Chicken and Fish menu to satisfy every taste bud will be available for purchase from $3.00 to $10.00. Proceeds will benefit Cityteam, an organization that has been serving people suffering from homelessness, addiction and recovery for 59 years while helping families heal. The yard sale will feature household items, electronics, education supplies and toys. Come share Father's Day weekend supporting a great cause, with a great meal and a deserving community. For more information, call 610-745-2053 or 610-874-8565.

Services

St. James Church, Kingsessing will hold its Family and Friends Day Service on Sunday, June 25, 2017, commencing at 10:30 a.m. An Honors Luncheon to follow thereafter. Luncheon cost: $15.00. The church is located at 6838 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia. Telephone: (215) 727-5265. All are welcome!

Items Free/For Sale to Parishes

An  Open House will be held at the  Diocesan Warehouse on
Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register with  [email protected] .

Summer Camps/Schools

St. John's Church, Compass will hold a one-day "pop-up" Vacation Bible School, Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for children ages 5 through 12. At "Catch a Wave!" kids will plunge into cool Bible stories; dive through great crafts; swim into fun games; and surf a mini-missions project. Lunch will be provided, and kids should bring a beach towel (for the water slide!). To register, go to https://www.facebook.com/stjohnscompass/ and click on the VBS registration link, or, call 717-442-4302.

ONGOING EVENTS
Programs

Grow your Foundation with The Church Foundation. The Church Foundation (TCF) offers parishes and other church related institutions within the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, the opportunity to enhance the power of their assets by providing a cost effective and diversified investment (Consolidated Fund) vehicle. Visit our website at  TCFdiopa.org  and contact us at  [email protected]  or  [email protected]  to learn more about how The Church Foundation can help your organization grow your ministry with the Consolidated Fund.
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

Summer Worship Hours will begin Sunday, June 11 at Holy Spirit, Harleysville. Communion services will be held at 8 and 9:30 a.m. through Labor Day. Childcare is available. The education program between the services will features several TED Talks. On the fourth Thursday of each month, June through August, Celtic Healing Services will be held at 7:30 p.m., and weather permitting they will gather outside on the church labyrinth. Private prayer and hands-on healing will be available. Picnic dinners will precede the services at 6:30 p.m. For more info, call 215-234-8020 or visit the webpage at www.churchoftheholyspirit.us .

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

The 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.

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

Part-time Parish Secretary needed at St. John's Church, Compass. This job requires approximately 10-15 hours per week. Salary is commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates must be familiar with Microsoft WORD, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and willing to learn Rite Series, Rite Song, and other relevant applications. Familiarity with Episcopal worship and polity preferred. Interested persons should contact the Rector at [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

Volunteers are 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.