Dear Members of the Episcopal Diocese of Central PA,
In this issue, you will find news and helpful information, the last Celebration of New Ministry date for this year, upcoming Shaped by Faith Meeting dates and resources, and all published diocesan event information until the Summer of 2020!
Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!
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News & Helpful Information
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Blue Christmas
Services
available throughout
our Diocese
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Is Christmas a challenging time of year for you? Do you struggle with the grief of losing a loved one? A Blue Christmas service might be of great comfort.
If you would like to attend one of the Blue Christmas services in the diocese,
click here
for the most up to date service list.
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Aging in Faith
Needs Assesment
The Aging in Faith Committee would like your feedback!
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The Council of Trustees has appointed a task force to look at the needs and resources available to serve older members of our diocese. Feedback is requested from each Parish. Please complete this survey by 12/31/19. Any questions may be directed to
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Bringing people to church, one meal at a time
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Read how Bradley Mattson, student of the Stevenson School for Ministry interning at Hope Church, Manheim and The Rev. Jennifer Matson, Priest in Charge, St. Thomas, Lancaster, are bringing people to church, one supper at a time.
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Shaped by Faith Online Learning Opportunities
Shaped by Faith webinar learning opportunities for individuals or small groups are available through The Stevenson School for Ministry. Five-week
e-learning opportunities are available at no cost through our Diocesan voucher system.
Designed to support your ministry needs, join your friends and learn together from
January 9 – February 22, 2020.
For more information,
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An Invitation to Follow
the Story
The Stevenson School for Ministry offers weekly Podcasts–The Lectionary For Preachers, Pundits, & Public Proclaimers.
Hosted and developed by
Dr. Deirdre Good, Featuring Dr. Joshua Davis, Dean of The Alabama Integrative Ministry School and Dr. Althea Spenser Miller, Assistant professor of New Testament at Drew University Theological School.
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Continuing Education
and Spiritual Growth
Learning Opportunities
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and new Vocational Courses
Include Designing Dynamic Liturgies, Faculty: Rev. Shawn Strout and Christian-Muslim Relations,
Faculty: Dr. Salih Sayilgan and many more opportunities available.
For more information,
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Celebrations of New Ministry
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Thursday, Dec. 5
7 p.m.
St. John's, Lancaster
Celebration of
New Ministry:
The Rev. Amanda Knouse
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All diocesan clergy are invited to vest and process (red stoles).
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Upcoming Meetings
& Resources
Sunday, December 15
4-6 pm
Shaped by Faith
Altoona Meeting #1
St. Andrew's, State College
Saturday, January 4
10 am to 12 pm
Shaped by Faith
Northern Tier Meeting #4
Christ Church, Coudersport
Sunday, January 5
3-5 pm
Shaped by Faith Susquehanna Meeting #3
St. Matthew's, Sunbury
Sunday, January 19
3-5 pm
Shaped by Faith
West Branch Meeting #5
Our Savior, Montoursville
website page,
along with downloadable and printable resources, is now available. For questions regarding Shaped by Faith, contact
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A new Lay Ministry Certificate Program is now available through the Stevenson School for Ministry
Lay Ministry Certificate encourages us to grow in faith and strengthen your ministry through Bishop-supported Certificate programs in the following areas:
- Lay Pastoral Leader
- Lay Preacher
- Lay Worship Leader
- Lay Evangelist
- Lay Catechist
For more information,
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Fri., Dec. 13
Bishop Out of the Box
Live Nativity Scene
Calling all volunteers for the December Bishop Out of the Box at
St. Andrew’s in the Valley, Harrisburg
. This live nativity scene will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hoping to get a number of our parishes in the Harrisburg area involved.
Volunteers in costumes would not be required to stay the entire time of the event. For those in costume, we are hoping to fill three shifts that last approximately an hour in duration. You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts. They go by quickly and are a lot of fun! To sign up early,
click here
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SSFM Discipleship
Learning Day
January 11
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, New Kingstown
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This learning day will offer spiritual practices and explore three key questions:
• How are we teaching about and experiencing Jesus?
• How are we inviting people to be a part of God’s mission?
• How are we deepening people’s spiritual connections to God in transformative ways? To register,
click here.
For more information,
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Jan. 18 – 20
Youth Leadership
Planning Weekend
to Prepare for
Happening
Camp Mount Luther
Youth leadership is a key feature of the Happening program. The entire weekend is led by
the youth with adult supervision and guidance.
This weekend will be used to plan the retreat.
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Feb. 6, Celebration of the Anglican Studies Program, Lancaster Theological Seminary
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On February 6, the Episcopal Diocese of Central PA will celebrate the new Stevenson School for Ministry Anglican Studies certificate program with Lancaster Theological Seminary. This unique opportunity offers students who are preparing for ministry in the Episcopal Church to engage in ecumenical theological education while being formed for both lay and ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church.
The Rt. Rev. Audrey Scanlan will be the speaker as we celebrate this holy work of formation. For questions, contact the Very Rev. Robyn Szoke-Coolidge,
rszoke@diocesecpa.org
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Happening #13
February 14-16
Camp Mount Luther
Happening is open to grades
9 – 12. You will have the opportunity to talk about God, in your daily life, with your peers, the people who will be experiencing the same event with you. Happening is truly an event designed with you and your faith in mind!
No matter who you are, where you come from, or what your favorite cereal happens to be, you are welcome with open arms.
Registration for this event will be available in Nov.
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Saturday, March 14
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
St. Andrew’s in the Valley
4620 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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A workshop designed to help you learn the best tools for your organization. This fun, fast-paced day will be jam-packed with tools to help catapult fundraising and exponentially raise awareness of your organization's mission and purpose.
To download the flyer,
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2:00 PM Thursday, Feb. 27
- 5:00 PM, Friday, Feb. 28
Women's Clergy Retreat
The Inn at Bald Eagle
State Park
Howard, PA
The Episcopal Diocese of Central PA Presents: A Retreat for Women Clergy.
Led by The Rev. Anjel Ayrer Scarborough of The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. To download the event flyer,
click here.
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Feb. 29, 11 a.m.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
221 N. Front St.
Harrisburg
The Union of Black Episcopalians, The Bishop Nathan Baxter Chapter, in partnership with The Episcopal Church in Central Pennsylvania and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral and School, presents The Feast of The Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration and Essay Contest. To download the event flyer,
click here
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(717) 236-4059.
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March 27-29
Youth Event
Middle School Retreat
Camp Mount Luther
This event is open to all children in grades 7 – 8 and our theme this year is Narnia.
Watch for new information in the DIOCPA Youth E-news and on the diocesan
Youth webpage.
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May 18-20
Clergy Conference
This year, Clergy Conference will be held in Lancaster. Please mark your calendars and save the date. Registration will be created after January 1.
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July 7-11
Episcopal Youth Event (EYE20)
Mark your calendars
The venue for the 2020 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE20) has been changed to the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD). The location remains within the Diocese of Washington and the dates, July 7-11, 2020, are unchanged. The theme for EYE20 is “Unite! ¡Unámonos!” The Planning Team chose this theme at their October meeting after considerable time in discussion, reflection, and prayer.
This event is for any youth who will have completed ninth grade as of June 2020. For more information, click
here.
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