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Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania - 3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - (215) 627-6434
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www.diopa.org
July 5, 2017
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Table of Contents
One-Time Events
Ongoing Events
Job Openings
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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 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.
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Heard the word?
Staycation
or
Vacation
The Bible Challenge Continues!
SEND US A PHOTO OF YOUR
SUMMER BIBLE CHALLENGE
Camping, Fishing, Rowing, Throwing
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Strolling, Cooking, Hiking, Biking
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Flying, Cruising, Playing, Praying
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Sailing, Swimming, Running, Sunning
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Let's see where the challenge goes - Post to the Facebook Group Page or email [email protected]
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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 & 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.
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Services
To commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Black presence in the Episcopal Church at our first church,
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
will be preaching at the service on July 25, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas during the Union of Black Episcopalians' 49th Annual Business Meeting and Conference, July 23 - 26, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia/Cherry Hill, NJ. For more information:
http://www.ube.org/Resources/ube-49th-annual-business-meeting-and-conference.html
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Forums/Discussion Groups
"Vulnerability and Transformation" will be the topic of the
First Friday Adult Faith Forum
on
July 7
at
Holy Spirit, Harleysville
. The evening will feature a video interview with Dr. Brene Brown, author of "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live," Dr, Brown considers vulnerability as a virtue and encourages us to embrace it for its transformative power. Her teaching mirrors that of Jesus. Dr. Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a potluck supper for those who wish to share a meal. The interview and discussion will follow. For more info, call the church at 215-234-8020.
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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
[email protected].
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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
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For ticket information, call 267-235-6061 or 856-986-7757.
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Requests for Items
Grace Epiphany Church
is seeking Library Carrels for use in their offices. If anyone in the Diocese can donate some that are not being used in their buildings, please call Grace Epiphany Church at (215) 248-2950.
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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 email:
[email protected]. For photographs of our rental spaces, go to
graceepiphany.org.
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Gift/Thrift Shops
The Catacomb Closet at
Holy Trinity Church at 212 S. High Street, West Chester, operates an upscale resale shop selling a variety of housewares, books, jewelry, children's toys, adult and children's clothing, pictures, entertaining and decorative glassware, as well as seasonal items at bargain prices. It is open to the general public every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All proceeds are donated to charitable organizations within our community and the Diocese and to those causes affected by tragic world events.
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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]).
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Musicians
Holy Innocent's St. Paul's Church
is searching for a Music Director. Duties will include the following: prepare and present music for Sunday worship and holidays. You will select Hymns and service music that support the service liturgy. Lead and direct the choir. Be receptive to incorporating a broad spectrum of instruments and music styles for services. Design and develop a children's music ministry. Service times: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (Spanish). A bilingual candidate (Spanish) is a bonus, but not required. Salary and other compensation to be discussed. Contact: Holy Innocent's St. Paul's Church, 7001 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135. Call 215-624-1144 or 215-919-2635.
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Church Staff
Trinity Church, Gulph Mills is seeking a detailed, focused, and cooperative Part Time Receptionist/Administrative person. The position is hourly, 4 hours per day from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for 40 weeks (school year) and flex hours in the summer, 12 weeks from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 4 days per week. Primary duties are answering phone calls and serving as receptionists to the church and nursery school. Admin duties include general correspondence and bulletin/form preparation. Requirements include: excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, a friendly disposition and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Applicant will need to provide references, clear all background checks, and complete safe church training. For consideration, please submit resume and salary requirements to Anne Trumpler, Rector's Warden at
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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]
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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 PhD 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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