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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 28, 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 12 p.m. each week for distribution via e-mail to the Diocese on Thursday. 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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Diabetes Self-Management Program
from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday, October 2nd, October 9th and October 16th at
Calvary St. Augustine Episcopal Church
, 814 North 41st Street, Philadelphia, PA
. All are welcome.
Men's Day
on Sunday, October 15 at 10 a.m. at
Calvary St. Augustine Episcopal Church
, 814 North 41st Street, Philadelphia, PA
. Guest speaker Father Isaac Miller.
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Forums/Discussion Groups
Celebrating the Great "Co-Mission"
- Renewing the Church Re-imagining our mission. September 30, 2017 at the Church of the Good Samaritan from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Keynote Speaker: Andy Crouch. Host Churches: Paoli Presbyterian Church and the Church of the Good Samaritan.
What is the Great "Co-Mission"? Guided by and with the power of the Holy Spirit, all Christ-followers are called to be witnesses of and for the Gospel. Join us as we look to reclaim and restore God's mission for His people and His church. We seek to find and proclaim our common-unity as we build a stronger and deeper community of faith. There will be three general sessions and four breakout sessions.
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Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets
The
Church of St. Andrew & St. Monica
, Episcopal Church Women (ECW) present
Quilt Raffle Fundraiser
. Handmade Christmas quilts raffled off just in time for Christmas. Raffle tickets $5.00 each. Two quilts fall 54" x 60" & Christmas 60" x 60".
Winners announced
November 12, 2017
. Winners need not be present to win. For ticket information contact: Delphine Simpson: 215-292-8274 and Andrea Simpson 267-278-3075.
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Services
A Pet Blessing Invitation
. Dogs and Puppies! Cats and Kittens! Fish, hamsters, and ponies! Ferrets, parrots, and lizards! All pets, and their stewards, are cordially invited to receive a blessing of good health and great happiness at the Episcopal Church of the Advent on Sunday, October 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Our children will be leading the service in celebration of St. Francis. Pets of all faiths are welcome as are their people. Even if you don't have a pet, you are cordially invited to come and enjoy the animals. Bring a picture of your pet if they are more comfortable staying at home. Monetary and gifts-in-kind to LaMancha Animal Rescue, a local no-kill animal shelter will be gratefully accepted. Website:
www.lamanchaanimalrescue.org
. Turtles, toads, and guinea pigs! May God's peace be upon us all!
The church is located at 401 North Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. For more information, call 610-444-4624 or visit the website:
www.adventks.org
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill
will hold a Spaghetti Dinner this Saturday, September 30 in the Parish Hall at 22 East Chestnut Hill Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118. All proceeds benefit the Homeless Health Initiative at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
In addition to a scrumptious dinner ($10 for adults, $5 for children 8 and under), there are raffle tickets to be purchased for the myriad of baskets made up of contributions from local merchants. Tickets will be available at the door and seating is from 4 p.m. through 6:30 p.m.
This project is co-sponsored by the Parents' Exchange and Outreach Committees. For more information, contact Cathy Davis at
[email protected]
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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 protected]
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SUPPER at St. Alban's in Roxborough will launch
on Tuesday, October 10th
and will continue on the Second Tuesday of each month.
We are thrilled to welcome yet another local community in need of food, fellowship, and relief from the sense of isolation that is plaguing so many of our neighbors.
Please join us in welcoming St. Alban's and consider attending their kick off on October 10th, 2017!
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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
A Recovery Eucharist
takes place at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral each Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Cathedral. This is a service devoted to healing, personal transformation, and the sacred space between the Holy Eucharist and 12-Step spirituality. All people seeking connection with a Higher Power of whatever denomination or tradition, or of no affiliation at all are welcome to attend.
A special invitation is extended to those recovering from any addiction and to those who desire to support people in recovery. NOTE: Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church fully supports the privacy of participation in twelve step recovery meetings.
For more information, please call (215) 386-0234, ext. 13.
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Accommodations/Space for Rent
St. Alban's, Newtown Square
, offers parish hall as "Alban's Garden" for party rental space, Friday nights and Saturdays.
Accommodates a maximum of 130 for sit-down or buffet meal. Adjoining kitchen is commercial facility enjoyed by many a caterer. French doors open from hall onto patio onto country setting of expansive grounds with shrubs and trees...lovely and green late spring through early fall. Contact the Office Manager, 610-356-0459, x21,
[email protected]
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Gift/Thrift Shops
Church of Good Shepherd, Rosemont Thrift Shop Summer $.97 Sale On Select Styles! September 23 - 30, 2017
. Hours:
Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday - Books & Media 25% off
Wednesday - Senior Citizen 25% discount!
Thursday - Student ID 25% discount!
We appreciate all donations! Please donate clean, gently used goods: Clothing, shoes, coats, jackets and household goods, small appliances, dishes, utensils, books, DVDs. No undergarments of any kind unless new with store tags. No children's clothes, stuffed animals, lamps or phone equipment. Our phone number is 610-525-7634.
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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
The Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia (
www.htrit.org
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Property Manager
Brief Description of Duties (full Job Description available)
The Property Manager reports directly to the Rectors (priests) and has general oversight of the management, upkeep, and safety of all property of Church of the Holy Trinity. The Property Manager will work 20-25 hours regularly each week, with occasional extra hours for emergencies or other events.
Please submit letter of interest and resume to The Revs. John & Rachel Gardner;
[email protected]
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Musicians
Cantor Wanted. Grace Epiphany Church, Mt. Airy is seeking a cantor to lead our congregation's principal service. Familiarity with Episcopal worship & musical resources, including the Lift Every Voice and Sing & the Hymnal, is highly desired. In additional to leading congregational singing, the cantor will be asked to sing an occasional solo.
For additional information, please contact the Rev. Naz Javier at (215) 248-2950 x404 or at via email at
[email protected].
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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
Volunteers needed at St. Simon the Cyrenian Church's Fellowship Café
to serve lunch to our Point Breeze neighbors. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please contact Deacon Barbara Tobin at
[email protected]
or 215-348-7762.
Fellowship Café (Second and Fourth Saturday of every month: October 14th, October 28th, November 11th, December 9th. from 10:45 am to 1:45 pm. 1401 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. Thanksgiving Dinner (November 23rd from 12 noon to 4 p.m.).
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