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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
September 6, 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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Spiritual Cinema & Discussion
: Friday evening, September 8th, at 7 p.m., St. Luke's Parish Hall, 1946 Welsh Road in Philadelphia. This marks spiritual cinema's first presentation of various "short" films for our viewing audience. These films range in duration from about 5 to 15 minutes each, but manage to tell inspiring, thought provoking stories.
Highlighted films include, but are not limited to, "Di Algo" (Say Something), which is a Spanish film with English subtitles, "The Tea Cup," and "McCombie Way." As always, we will provide organic popcorn and ice tea. Dynamic discussions to follow! Goodwill offering appreciated. Contact Number: 219-969-3645.
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Forums/Discussion Groups
A
documentary on the Hajj
, the 5-day pilgrimage made by Muslims to the holy city of Mecca, will be shown at the
First Friday Adult Faith Forum
on
September 8 at the
Church of the
Holy Spirit, Harleysville
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The evening begins with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the video and discussion. Join us as we view the PBS documentary by Bruce Feiler, American writer and columnist, who follows a group of American Muslims who ventured on a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The Hajj, when millions of pilgrims recreate the footsteps of the prophets Abraham and Mohammed, is as one of the five pillars of Islam.
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Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill's The Rummage Sale
will take place on Saturday, September 9th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission is $2 at the door. In addition to the Saturday Sale, a Rummage Pre-Sale event will be held the night before.
On Friday, September 8th, from 6 until 9 p.m., shoppers can peruse and buy items in all departments. Light snacks and drinks will be served, and admission is just $15 at the door. The net proceeds the sale each year are distributed in the form of outreach grants to non-profit organizations fighting hunger and homelessness in our area.
Some of these organizations include: Aid for Friends, Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels, Interfaith Hospitality Network, and Face to Face in Germantown. Saint Paul's Church is located at 22. E Chestnut Hill Ave., Philadelphia PA, 19118. For more details, contact the church office at 215-242-2055 or email
[email protected].
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Services
A Celebration of New Ministry
. On September 17, 2017 we will be celebrating with The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P.
Gutiérrez as he visits St. Michael's and Yeadon for the first time. The mass will begin at 3:00 p.m. with a reception immediately following the service. The Bishop will confirm, receive, and reaffirm members into God's Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Our Bishop will also preside over the celebration of a new ministry for our 6th Rector, The Rev. Jordan F. Casson.
Homecoming Weekend begins with Black Tie Gala on
Friday, September 22, 2017
at the Oaks Ballroom, 511 West Oak Lane, Glenolden, PA 19036. Red Carpet at 6:30 p.m. Banquet: 7 to 11 p.m. Cost is $50 per ticket. M.C. Tamela Edwards, ABC Channel 6 News Co-Anchor.
St. Michael's Community Day
on
Saturday, September 23, 2017
on St. Michael's Lawn from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mini Gospel Concert. Activities for children (face painting/bouncy house). Health Fair. Zumba Class. Hamburgers and hot dogs to be served.
Homecoming Sunday on
Sunday, September 24, 2017
from 3 to 5 p.m. in St. Michael's Sanctuary. Preacher: The Rev. Donald Moore, Senior Pastor, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Celebrant: The Very Rev. Canon Martin Shaw, Rector, African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas. Honorees: The Canon Jill Mathis, Dr. Brenda Watson, and Mrs. Esmine Love. Overflow available. Lite refreshments to follow. The color for both services are white and gold: Clergy Alb and Stole. RSVP or Contact us at:
[email protected]
or 610-259-7871/610-228-4903.
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Food
Walt Blocker and the Award Winning St. Thomas Gospel Choir Present Soul Food on Friday, September 15th, 2017
from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
All Dinners Come Complete with Dinner Roll and 2 Sides. Homemade Desserts Available $3. Additional Sides $3.
The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas is located at 6361 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151. Parking Lot Entrance on Overbrook Avenue. Pre-Orders and Delivery, Call (215) 688-3735 Fax (215) 473-3529.
3 Dinner Minimum for Delivery Orders Fax Order Form until 2 p.m. only. Go to:
www.stthomasgc.org
to Download Your Dinner Order Form.
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Items Free/For Sale to Parishes
Toys, Trikes & More...St. Andrew's-in-the-Field.
Daycare closing...we have tons of toys - outside toys; inside toys; play-stations/work-stations; trikes galore; also highchairs; pack & plays; children's chairs and tables! Take some! Take all! Make us a reasonable offer! Call church office (215) 673-5938 and ask for Barbara.
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An Introduction to the Enneagram
will be offered this fall at St. Francis-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 689 Sugartown Rd., Malvern. Classes will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sundays, beginning September 17, with complimentary childcare provided.
The Enneagram is an ancient tool for exploring personalities, motivations, spiritual gifts and struggles. The insight it offers strengthens relationships through a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. Led by Donna and Fr. Kevin Dellaria, this 13-week course follows renowned teacher Suzanne Stabile's "The Enneagram Journey" DVD series and is great for both individuals and couples. Cost of the course is $40.00, which includes the companion workbook and other materials.
For more information, contact St. Francis-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, at (610) 212-2083, or email
[email protected]
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www.Stfrancisfields.org
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Sponsored by the Enneagram Community of the Mainline: "Connecting with Compassion".
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Music
A
Saturday Afternoon of Jazz at the
Church of St. Andrew & St. Monica. 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.
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Requests for Items
Attention, Good Samaritans!
St. Mark's, Frankford
needs your help in filling these
"Blessings Bags"
for distribution to those in need. Please help us make these empty bags overflow with kindness, as well as: bottled water, soap, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, individually wrapped 'wet ones', individual snacks, combs, pocket packs of tissues, tampons, sanitary napkins and hand sanitizer.
When a person is faced with housing problems, with troubles and issues that are overwhelming and with nowhere to go...nowhere to turn...they feel lost, misplaced and forgotten. By providing this little bit of comfort, we can make someone feel better. With one little bag, we can offer a glimmer of hope...and joy...and peace.
Donations may be dropped off at St. Mark's, Frankford (4442 Frankford Ave., 19124), Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pickups can be arranged. Call Blair Jordan 267-368-0043/Luz Miranda 267-356-3992 or St. Mark's: 215-535-0635.
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Church Services
Saint Clement's Church
, 20th & Cherry Streets, welcomes you to Sunday Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 4 p.m. Vespers is chanted entirely in Latin. This weekly service is followed by sherry and light refreshments.
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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 E-mail:
[email protected]
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For photographs of our rental spaces, go to
graceepiphany.org
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Gift/Thrift Shops
Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont Thrift Shop Clearance Sale! September 9, 2017
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Early Bird Hours:
8
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Summer Beachwear & Bathing Suits 75% Off!!
Women's Clothing 50% Off: Tank Shirts ~ Capris/Pants ~ Dresses. LS & SS Blouses ~ Skirts ~ Scarves. Jackets & Summer Sweaters. Men's Clothing 50% off. Shirts ~ Pants ~ Suits. All Shorts = $1.00 All Ties = $1.00 All Belts = $1.00 All Shoes = $4.00 (except case items)
Books & Media, Household Linens, Décor Items, Toys, Bric-a-Brac, Art & Jewelry 50% Off. Vintage & Designer Clothing & Items in Register Case 25% off.
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Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
Canon for Mission:
The Canon for Mission is called to help continue the ministry of developing the Diocese of Pennsylvania into a "beloved community" that lives out our baptismal covenant. Theirs will be a call to serve Jesus Christ through word and action supporting the congregations of the Diocese by working in urban, suburban, and rural areas proclaiming the Good News. The Canon for Mission will engage churches and their communities in addressing systemic societal conditions that undermine human dignity such as discrimination, food insecurity, economic hardship, addiction, and access to education. This position requires good judgement, a sense of integrity and compassion, a high degree of confidentiality, the ability to work independently, excellent people skills, and the willingness and ability to work with others in both leadership and supportive roles.
Salary:
Rate of $93,000 annually
Benefits:
Participation in Church Pension Fund, medical/dental healthcare coverage, life insurance, short term and long term disability, and paid vacation in accordance with our vacation policy.
Please send resume to Jeremiah Mustered at
[email protected]
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Canon for Transition Ministry:
The Canon for Transition Ministry is called to serve Jesus Christ through word and action supporting the congregations of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, and to assist and advise the Bishop on issues of clergy recruitment, clergy deployment, the ordination process, placement for the newly ordained, clergy continuing education, interim ministry, and with the Canon to the Ordinary, to assist clergy in crises. This position requires good judgement, a sense of integrity and compassion, a high degree of confidentiality, the ability to work independently, excellent people skills, and the willingness and ability to work with others in both leadership and supportive roles.
Salary:
Rate of $93,000 annually
Benefits:
Participation in Church Pension Fund, medical/dental healthcare coverage, life insurance, short term and long term disability, and paid vacation in accordance with our vacation policy.
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Episcopal Community Services
The
Marketing Coordinator is responsible for developing and creating marketing collateral and materials in support of departmental and programmatic needs, in line with ECS brand standards. Working closely with the Manager of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing Coordinator will brainstorm strategies and help maintain the agency's online presence-drafting, producing, and publishing content for and capturing the analytics of ECS' web and social media channels. He/she will assist in copywriting and editing needs, drafting communications for internal and external audiences.
Please send your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and the job code:
HR-MC to
[email protected].
Inquires must include 2-3 writing and/or marketing-related work samples for review.
Working as part of the Opportunity Development team, the primary function of the
Opportunity Development Coach is to coach program participants as they work to increase economic self-sufficiency and toward economic independence.
Utilizing the ECS Path to Prosperity model (adapted from EMPath's Mobility Mentoring® Model), the Opportunity Development Coach partners with participants to assess needs and set goals in the areas of housing, career development, education/training, financial management, family stability or well-being.
Please send your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements and the job code:
HR-ODC to
[email protected].
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Clergy
Christ Church, Pottstown
is seeking a Full-Time Rector who, with staff and associate clergy, will share in the comprehensive ministry of the parish.
Christ Church is a thriving Christ-centered community in the heart of downtown Pottstown, PA. We are blessed with a broad based congregation who love and care for one another and our surrounding communities.
We are looking for strong applicants who are able to work with people of all ages and are committed to the Episcopal worship, the nurturing of habits of study, prayer, and mission, and the integration of faith and life.
A fuller job description can be found at our web site:
http://tinyurl.com/CC-Rector
. CDOs or resumes should be sent to Canon Jill Mathis or Stephanie Laidig, Search Chair, above.
Our mission: To Glorify God through Worship, Nurture, and Service. Contact: Canon Jill Mathis,
[email protected]
or Stephanie Laidig, Search Chair,
[email protected]
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Church Staff
Sexton
(Custodian, Janitor, Handyman) position for Good Shepherd, Rosemont, an Episcopal Church located in Bryn Mawr, PA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position will start at 16 hours per week
that is compensated through use of a lovely 2 bedroom, duplex apartment on Church grounds. Duties include:
Building Maintenance:
Church, Sacistry, Rectory, Parish House & Offices.
Small handyman repairs: plumbing, electrical, painting, sanding, battery/bulb/filter replacement.
Monitor heating/cooling units/ thermostats making sure they remain functional.
Keep all church, rectory and office entrances and yard clear of debris/litter. Keep leaves, sand, and dirt away from entrances. Maintain grounds, mow grass/ weed, prune, keep free of branches, leaves and litter.
Cleaning
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Church, Sacistry, Rectory & Offices
Rotate Vacuuming/Sweeping/Dusting/Mopping Cleaning. (Doing each at least once a week or more if needed)
Make sure all bathroom areas are clean and have adequate supplies as needed.
Make sure all trash is emptied and recycled in appropriate manner.
Please submit a resume to
[email protected]
. Emails without resumes will not be accepted. No phone calls please.
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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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Teachers
Trinity Episcopal Church, Buckingham, PA
- The Trinity Buckingham Academy is looking for nurturing, creative people to join our team. Part-Time Positions are available in our Kindergarten and pre-school programs. Past teaching experience, ECE or Elementary education degree is preferred.
For more information or to apply, please contact TBAcademy director Stephanie Elliot at
[email protected]
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Trinity Buckingham Church and Academy are located at 2631 Durham Road, Buckingham, PA at the intersection of Routes 413 and 202.
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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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