November 14, 2017

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Veterans Mass 2017



On November 13, clergy and laity from the Diocese gathered together at this blessed event honoring our veterans.  Click here for more photos.

Next year's Veterans Mass will be on November 11, 2018. Details to be announced at a later date.

In addition, here is a video clip from Church of the Advent, Kennett Square's Veteran's Day Service.


On October 22, 2017, Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church commemorated the loss of the SS Poet at sea in October of 1980. Friends, family members joined them for worship to remember those lost.



Episcopal Relief & Development Launches $760,000
Holiday Matching Gift Challenge



Episcopal Relief & Development is launching its annual Holiday Matching Gift Challenge. Starting now through the end of December, Episcopalians, friends and other supporters have the opportunity to double their donations by participating in this special fundraising opportunity.

A group of extremely generous donors will match all donations dollar-for-dollar up to $760,000 until December 31. The Matching Gift Challenge will benefit the Global Needs Fund, enabling Episcopal Relief & Development to work around the world with its local partners in overcoming poverty, hunger, disease and rebuilding after disasters.

"This match is the largest in the history of the organization," said Rob Radtke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development. "I'm grateful to our faithful and compassionate friends for their continued support of our critical work with local partners worldwide."

Donations made to any Episcopal Relief & Development fund before year-end are eligible for matching, including contributions online, over the phone, by mail or through Gifts for Life, the organization's alternative giving catalog. Gifts of stock or from an IRA are also eligible for the Matching Gift Challenge. For new and existing monthly donors, any scheduled contributions will also be matched.

"We are so appreciative of our donors' commitment and look forward to meeting this challenge," said Betsy Deisroth, Episcopal Relief & Development's Vice President for Advancement. "People love giving to a cause that empowers communities around the world to transform and live fuller, healthier lives and this is an opportunity to double their gifts."

Between now and December 31, all contributions up to $760,000 will be matched. Click here to donate online, or call 1.855.312.HEAL (4325). Gifts can also be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.



Save the Date!
Advent Quiet Day



Saturday, December 9, 2017
10 am to 3 pm
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
10 Chapel Rd., New Hope PA


Did you know the Episcopal Church has monks, nuns, friars, and religious? Join members of religious communities traditional and new for a time of prayer, fellowship, and sharing during the Advent season.

Our diocese has members of a variety of religious communities representing charisms of Franciscan, Benedictine, Gregorian, and Celtic traditions. We will pray the Daily Office, celebrate the Eucharist, share our communities' charisms, and take time to build community in our diocese.

All are welcome to join. Please RVSP to The Very Rev. Michael Ruk at Michael@stphilipsnewhope.org.



Save the Date!


Coming January 13, 2018
The Bishop's Bible Challenge
WE ARE FAMILY
Celebration Kick-off Event

Join Bishop GutiƩrrez for a morning of worship and inspirational reflections on how a daily practice of reading The Bible is life changing!

9:00 a.m.-12 noon
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral


Join the DIOPA Bishop's Bible Challenge Facebook Page
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 The Fall issue of CAMINOS is now available!



 
 

My brothers and sisters in Christ,

You will find the latest and expanded edition of Caminos. We journey together in a diocese filled with faith, hope, love and the knowing that Jesus Christ is present. We are the Body of Christ and together we will move forward on this beloved road. God bless you always.

In Christ,

The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. GutiƩrrez
XVI Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

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Diocese of Pennsylvania T-Shirts


What's there not to love?

Check out DIOPA's
awesome new shirts!


The #diopaLOVE T-shirts were so popular they were all claimed within 48 hours! Another order has been placed and we will be getting more. If you are still interested in a T-shirt, don't worry! Just contact Kristen Kelly at 215-627-6434 or through  kristenk@diopa.org  and she will contact you once they are in!

Kristen is taking orders now. If we don't have the size you want she will order more at a later date.



Servant Year is On!


"Are you called to serve?"

Servant Year 2017 began August 19 with seven new Fellowes on board for a year of service and discernment in our diocese.  A program of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania and a member of the Episcopal Service corps, Servant Year offers full time paid volunteer positions for young adults interested in discerning a deeper sense of purpose in their life. Our Fellowes come to us from all over the country and this year, even the UK. They are:
 
  • Georgianna Hicks, from Harrisburg graduated from the Philadelphia Art Institute. Service Site: St. James School
  • Roses Laughlin, grew up in Lansdale, is a new graduate of the University of Pittsburg. Service Site: Church of the Advocate
  • Gregory Louis was born in Haiti, grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. Service Site: St. James School
  • Johnny Malin, Philadelphia graduated from the Unviersity of Notre Dame. Service Site: Church of the Advocate
  • Elexus Mays served with Lasallian Volunteers in Racine, Wisconsin and is a graduate of Howard University. Service Site: St. James School
  • Max Wooley is from New Jersey and graduated from Durham University in the United Kingdom. Service Site: St. Mark's Episcopal Church
  • Gabriella Machado served in Newark, New Jersey last year and is a graduate of the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom which is also from where she hails. Service Site: St. Mark's Episcopal Church
 
Among them they possess a wealth of experiences, talents and gifts: from an artist, to elite athletes in basketball and boxing, to a pilgrim who walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain, a social justice advocate, a choral music enthusiast, historian and theologian, and a gifted educator-these young adults come to us with a passion for discerning where God is leading them in their life and a heart for service.
 
Members in this urban missionary like program receive full-time volunteer positions at a partner site, monthly stipends, housing, health insurance, meals and public transportation tokens.  Servant Year is a supportive community that includes regular spiritual direction and formation.  It is perfect for new graduates who want to "give back" before they start their career; want a break in between college and graduate school; or need a little extra time to discern where their life is calling them after plans change or do not materialize as expected.


If you know of a college graduate who sounds like a good fit for this ministry please have them contact  servantyear@diopa.org .  This program is not limited to Episcopalians.  But for those young adults who grew up in the Episcopal Church, Servant Year can be the next step in maturing their faith and discerning their call to ministry, whether that is ordained or lay.   


Where are YOU being called to serve?