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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.
ONE-TIME EVENTS
Programs

Programs
"How Readest thou? During the month of October,  All Saints Church, Wynnewood offers the  Annual Lecture Series known as "School of Religion" on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. ( October 11, 18, 25 ). 

This year, as an introduction to reading the Bible with understanding, will be a series of talks outlining the basics of Biblical inspiration, authorship, and interpretation with an emphasis on the relation between the New and Old Testaments. Special attention will be given to the Genesis account of creation, the structure of the Torah, the place of Prophecy, the Psalter and the Gospels. Refreshments are served and free parking available.

Forums/Discussion Groups

Forums
The El Camino de Santiago, the network of pilgrim routes across Europe, which has been used by the faithful for centuries for spiritual enlightenment, will be the topic at the First Friday Adult Faith Forum on
October 6 at  Church of the Holy Spirit, Harleysville .

Holy Spirit member Joyce Hunsberger recently traveled to Spain and walked 120 miles on El Camino de Santiago over a 10-day period and will share her transformative experiences of empowerment, letting go, healing and testimony of sacredness.

The evening's events will begin at 6 p.m. with a potluck supper. All are welcome to join us at the church at 2871 Barndt Road at the corner of Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford. For more information, call the church at 215-234-8020 or visit the webpage at
www.churchoftheholyspirit.us .

Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets

Rummages

St. John's Church, Compass' Fall Festival  on Saturday, October 7, 2017 , from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. BBQ Chicken 11 a.m. 'til we run out. Crafts - Bake Sale - Book Sale. Silent Auction - Bottle Raffle. History Tour. Games & Prizes for Kids. For information, call 717-442-4302.

Music

Music

New Concert Series at St. Thomas's, Whitemarsh! Our concert series kicks off on Friday, October 13th at 7:30 p.m. with Les Canards Chantants, an early music singing group. They will present a program that highlights music before and after the Reformation to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. 

"The six-voice Canards are highly animated performers, playing off each other with visual theatricality..."- Philadelphia Inquirer. Tickets available at www.musicatwhitemarsh.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Sponsorships are available for the concert series - contact Michael Smith at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Services
                                 
Services
Holy Eucharist Rite II @ 9:30 a.m. Immediately after the service, Father Mark Ruyak will  Bless The Animals on  Sunday, October 8th - at 11 a.m. at  St. James Episcopal Church , 732 11th Avenue, Prospect Park, PA 19076. All pets welcome - Cats, Dogs, Gerbils, Fish, Hamsters, even Teddy Bears.

Food

Food 
St. Simon the Cyrenian Church -
Fundraiser Dinner on  Friday, October 6, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eat in - OR - Take out. 

$13.00 Fried Fish Platter (w/ baked macaroni & cheese and collard greens) . $8:00 Fish sandwich (includes coleslaw) . $13.00 Shrimp Scampi platter w/ rice or spaghetti . $13.00 Fried chicken wing platter (w/ macaroni & cheese/collard greens or French fries) . $13.00 Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti . $10.00 Mussels (red or white) . $10.00 Spaghetti w/ meatballs or sausage.

The church is located at 1401 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 . For information, call 215-468-1926 or 215-380-0572. Paul Jackson, Senior Warden.

Items Free/For Sale to Parishes

ItemsFree 
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.

ONGOING EVENTS
Programs

OngoingPrograms 

As the new regional training center for the Community of Hope International,  Trinity Buckingham Church will be hosting a 14-module  Lay Pastoral Care Giver Training on Sunday afternoons beginning  Sunday, October 15th with Benedictine Spirituality. The Lay Caregiver training will be led by Matthew Simpson, Trinity's Deacon-in-Formation, and will be held in Trinity's Faith Hall.

Please contact the Matthew Simpson, Program Facilitator, at  [email protected] or at 540-429-9172 for more information. Trinity Buckingham Church is located at 2631 Durham Road in Buckingham, PA, at the intersection of Routes 202 and 413. There is ample parking located behind the church.

Music

OngoingMusic

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.

Requests for Items

OngoingRequests
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.

Church Services

OngoingServices
Second Sundays at the Cathedral - A Contemplative Eucharist Service. A sacred space to nourish the soulJoin us for our first Second Sunday service at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral (19 South 38th Street) on Sunday, October 8th at 5:00 p.m.

Second Sundays are quiet, intimate services where all are welcome. We engage different worship and spiritual practices that will resonate with those who worship regularly while also being accessible and engaging for those who aren't a part of a church but are seeking ways to explore their faith. Join us for prayer, music, reflection, and Holy Communion. For more information visit www.philadelphiacathedral.org or call (215) 386-0234, ext. 13.

Accommodations/Space for Rent

SpaceRent
The Church of St. Alban, Roxborough, 6769 Ridge Avenue, offers the use of the Parish Hall for showers, parties, wedding receptions, conferences and other events. 

The hall has recently been painted, and has a new ceiling with updated lighting, and attractive curtains. Can accommodate 120 people. There is also a large fully-equipped adjoining kitchen. The property has a parking lot and is convenient to public transportation. For additional information, call 215-483-6085.

Gift/Thrift Shops

Shops
The Redeemer Thrift Shop is Open! Church of the Redeemer , 145 W. Springfield Road, Springfield, PA 19064, 610-544-8113, [email protected]

The Thrift Shop is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are accepted Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Please shop at the Redeemer Thrift Shop! You never know what treasures you may find!
 
JOB OPENINGS
Episcopal Community Services

ECS
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.

For a more detailed job description, please visit the Episcopal Community Services website at www.ecsphilly.org/jobs/marketing-coordinator. EOE

Clergy

Clergy
Priest-in-Charge - St. Stephen's, Norwood . St. Stephen's is a transformational church that celebrates the liturgy in a relaxed and casual style. We are an inclusive community that values and fosters individual incremental growth into the potential that God has planned for us.  The weekly message/sermon is an integral part of who we are in Christ and recharges our spiritual vitality inspiring us to actions we can practice and take with us into the communities we serve.

Our Priest-in-Charge can provide leadership in identifying and mediating potential differences that could impact our sense of well being and obstruct the achievement of our mission. We are looking for someone to provide a weekly message and attitude that will promote a call to action for our very diverse congregation and inspire the parish to fulfill the aspirations of our mission prayer.

The Application Process: All interested applicants can apply to the Pennsylvania diocese or send your resume and salary requirements to [email protected] . We are accepting applications until November 20, 2017.

Church Staff

Staff
Sexton: Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia seeking someone for cleaning and set up, part-time (up to 20 hrs.). Sunday mornings (required) and at least 2-3 days during the week. Contact the Church Office with inquiries. [email protected] .
 
Musicians

JobsMusicians
Saint Anne's Episcopal Church , 2119 Old Welsh Road, Abington, PA is searching for a Part-Time Organist/Choir Accompanist for adult and youth choirs.

The organ is a two-manual, 18 rank Moeller Pipe Organ. The organist serves under the direct supervision of the Rector and in coordination with the Adult Choir Director approximately 10-15 hours per week on average and prepares the Prelude, Postlude, and Hymns for the 10 a.m.

Sunday service as well as services on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (two services), Christmas Day, Lenten Services (Ash Wednesday, Stations of the Cross on Thursdays), Holy Week (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday), Easter Day (two services), Ascension Day, and other services. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 a.m. with the Adult Choir (September-May). Yearly salary $15,000. 

Contact Rev. Winston Smith, 215-659-1674, [email protected] .


Teachers

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] . Trinity Buckingham Church and Academy are located at 2631 Durham Road, Buckingham, PA at the intersection of Routes 413 and 202.

Volunteers

volunteerjob
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 Godself 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.