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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 ( jdlafrance@diopa.org) 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.
Please note: there will be no DIOPA Connections on  December 28 as the Offices of the Diocese will be closed for Christmas holidays.
ONE-TIME EVENTS
Programs

Programs

Provincial Youth Winter Event 2018 - Ocean City Youth Rally with United Methodist Youth at Ocean City, Maryland from Friday - Sunday, January 5 - 7, 2018. Register here: http://umyoungpeople.org/ . Please find everything you need to know here.

Youth Leaders! Please contact Canon Betsy Ivey asap ( bivey@diopa.org ) if you want to take a group to this great weekend. Transportation can be provided if there are enough going.

Music

Music
Three Events on Sunday, December 17th at the Washington Memorial Chapel: at 4:00 p.m., Advent Lessons and Carols; at 5:00 p.m., a Live Nativity Scene on the Chapel Front Lawn; at 7:00 p.m., Carols at the Carillon - Community Christmas Carol Sing Along with ample seating at the base of the Bell Tower - Dress Warmly!

Services

Services
Saturday, December 16 at 7 p.m., St. John's Church, Compass will host an Advent Taize-style service of Worship and Prayer - ideal for "decompressing" during this hectic season. Location: 1520 West King's Hwy., Gap PA 17527, or check out www.saintjohnscompass.org .

Food

Food 
Christ Episcopal Church, Media will host its annual Christmas Pageant and Parish Potluck on Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m.

Forums/Discussion Groups

DiscussGroups
Sunday Faith Forum - December 31st at 11:15 a.m. in MacColl Auditorium at St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh - Transforming Alcoholism and Addiction to Hope. Professional arborist Richard Kronenbitter tells his gripping personal story about how he put his family and friends through hell as he succumbed to alcoholism and serious drug usage. By the grace of God he was able to conquer his addictions. In the process, he discovered a profound relationship with God. Join us for a story of personal transformation.

ONGOING EVENTS
Programs

OngoingPrograms 
Reveal the Artist in You (and have fun at the same time!) at St. Luke's Church, Germantown, 5421 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144. On Wednesday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon, you are invited to take a painting class in St. Barnabas Hall on St. Luke's' campus.

Try watercolor, oil, acrylics, gouache, charcoal, and more. Cost: fifteen weeks for $180. (Morning coffee always included, and the class gives itself parties on occasion!!) Your 15 weeks begin when you do! (No classes in the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas, 2017, or Holy Week, 2018, and they are not counted in your 15 weeks.)

No previous artistic experience necessary!! Professional instruction. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. For more information, call the church office, (215) 844-8544, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., weekdays.

Music

OngoingMusic
Coming soon.... Please pre-order your copy today.  Walt Blocker presents The St. Thomas Gospel Choir - "The Jubilant Sounds of Christmas." Perfect for holiday gifts. Hear this awesome award winning choir and musicians performing some of your holiday favorite carols and hymns with a unique twist. For more info, call: (484) 816-STGC or  www.sthomasgc.org .

Requests for Items

OngoingRequests
Did you know there are about 300 homeless people in Bucks County and 80 of them are struggling between Doylestown and New Hope?

Homeless people don't have frequent access to laundry facilities. So when their socks get wet, they risk getting trench foot, or even frostbite. They need dry socks to stay healthy. Now, here is a simple way everyone can help: Be a part of  The Great Sock Drive of 2017!

Last year the parish of  St. Philip's Episcopal Church, New Hope , collected well over 800 pairs of socks to distribute. We welcome all donations of new socks for men and socks, stockings, leggings and panty hose for women. Help give Christmas Stockings a new meaning: when you are out shopping for the holiday, buy some socks for the homeless in our own community. Place them into the big blue tub on the porch of St. Philip's (10 Chapel Road).

St. Philip's parishioners will help distribute the socks to Code Blue, Bucks County Opportunity Council, and St Mark's Episcopal Church, Frankford. For more info:  www.stphilipsnewhope.org .

Church Services

OngoingServices
Evening Prayer every Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Chapel at Church of the Redeemer, 145 W. Springfield Road, Springfield, PA 19064, 610-544-8113,  redeemer33@verizon.net , www.redeemerspringfield.net .

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
St. Luke's Thrift Store , 1946 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, PA will be closed both Christmas & New Year's Eve. The store will reopen again on Sunday, January 7th & will be open every Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Located entirely in the Parish hall basement and handicapped accessible. Contact number: 215-969-3645.
 
JOB OPENINGS
Church Staff

Staff
The  Church of Saint Asaph, Bala Cynwyd is seeking a Part-Time Children's Formation Person to work with a creative staff. The program is small and flexible with several committed families. Approximately 10 hours a week. Please send a resume to  office@saintasaphs.org to the attention of Rector.
 
We are also seeking a Nursery Attendant through toddlers needed to assist families with younger children. Needed on Sunday mornings from 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. $40 per Sunday. Please send a resume to office@saintasaphs.org or via fax (610) 664-0966 to the attention of Rector. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me either by email or 610-664-0966.
 
Teachers

Teachers

The Trinity Buckingham Academy (http://bit.ly/2xAOpBk), a Department of Education licensed preschool and kindergarten in the care of Trinity Episcopal Church in Buckingham, PA, is looking for a creative, energetic person to become its Full-Time Director beginning in September 2018.

The position will begin as a part time assistant director position in February 2018. Teacher certification required, teaching experience and a background in early education preferred. For more information or to apply please send an email to office@trinitybuckingham.org or call 215-794-7920.  

Volunteers

volunteerjob

Pack-A-Thon - January 14, 2018 at 11:15 a.m. in MacColl Auditorium at St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh - Transforming Outreach. Become the hands and feet of God and join over 200 parishioners and preschool families with children, teenagers and adults of all ages in MacColl Auditorium as we pack 20,000 meals in 90 minutes to help food insecure people around the world and share Christ's love.

Youth/Family Ministries

YouthMin

Children, Youth, and Families Ministry Coordinator - Saint Paul's Church, Chestnut Hill , Philadelphia, PA .

The CYF (Children, Youth, and Families) Ministry Coordinator is a full-time, established position with benefits (insurance, and pension in year 2), and an efficiency apartment on campus if desired. 

Full-time staff include the Rector, Administrator, Music Director, and Capital Campaign Facilitator.

At Saint Paul's we believe that children have an innate sense of the presence of God. Godly Play is a Montessori approach to faith stories, gaining for participants religious language, and enhancing their spiritual experiences through wonder and play (which is children's work).

Youth engage in a lifelong journey of questioning, exploring, and discovering together. Confirmation, Rite 13, service to others, and fellowship all offer an arena to find support and grace in their encounter with each other and God.

The CYF Ministry Coordinator is accountable to the Rector, manages budget responsibilities, and works collegially with other staff, volunteers, teachers, youth group advisors, and parents.  Email all documents to:  ccutler@stpaulschestnuthill.org Website: www.stpaulschestnuthill.org .