Dear Members of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania,
Read below to find out the latest diocesan news and important events for September through November.
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Fall 2018 Convocation Meeting Schedule
Fall Convocation meetings begin today. If you are attending Diocesan Convention, please make arrangements to attend the Fall Convocation meeting. We will conduct our Fall Convocation meetings as a means of preparation for Convention. Each meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Fall Convocation meeting schedule is as follows:
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Date
Sept. 18, 6 p.m.
Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 25, 6 p.m.
Sept. 26, 6 p.m.
Oct. 2, 6 p.m.
Oct. 4, 6 p.m.
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Convocation
Altoona
Lancaster
Susquehanna
Northern Tier
Southern
Harrisburg
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Location
St. Mark’s, Lewistown
St. Edward's, Lancaster
Christ Memorial, Danville
St. John’s, Westfield
St. Andrew’s, York
St. Luke’s, Mechanicsburg
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"Coming Together in Mission"
Information for the
148th Annual
Diocesan Convention
Click
here
to view the latest Diocesan Convention information. To view this year's Committee Nominations, click
here
.
To view this year's Resolutions, click
here
.
Clergy,
please submit the Necrology list of names by September 19.
To download the form, click
here
.
The registra
tion cost for diocesan convention is $85.
Please note that hotel accommodations need to be booked separately.
To register for Diocesan Convention, click
here
.
For Convention-related questions, please contact Alexis Guszick, Canon for Diocesan Communications and Events,
aguszick@diocesecpa.org
or
(717) 236-5959 x1108.
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Bishop Out of the Box (BOTB)
September
The first Bishop Out of the Box will happen tomorrow,
Wednesday, September 19 from 2 to 5 p.m in Riverfront Park, Harrisburg,
(just across fro
m the Diocesan office). Join Bishop Scanlan and the Rev. Canon Dan Morrow at an Agape Love Feast. What is an Agape Love Feast, you ask? Join us to find out! All are welcome.
The second BOTB will be on
September 22 at the Bloomsburg Fair
after the ordination of Michael Nailor. This BOTB will be a walk-about at the Fair for prayers and conversation. If interested, RSVP by 9/15 and the diocese will purchase entrance tickets for you. Otherwise, please join us at the Bloomsburg Fair.
For questions, contact the Rev. Canon
Dan Morrow, (971) 258-4258 or
#diocpa #bishopoutofthebox
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Ordination to the Diaconate,
W. Michael Nailor
Saturday, September 22
1:00 p.m.
St. Matthew’s
Episcopal Church,
32 North Front St., Sunbury
Your prayers and presence are requested.
The festal color is red. Clergy are invited
to vest and process.
Reception will follow in the parish hall.
To download the invitation, click
here
.
RSVP to Michael Nailor
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Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate, Shayna Watson and
Ordination to the Diaconate, Eric Henry
Sunday, September 30
2:00 p.m.
St. Stephen's
Episcopal Cathedral,
221 N. Front St., Harrisburg
Your prayers and presence are requested. The festal color is red. Clergy are invited to vest and process.
To download the invitation, click
here
.
(Please indicate which Ordinand
you are honoring)
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September 21
On September 21, in
honor of World Peace Day, the students of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School will hold an assembly at 9 a.m.
in the Cathedral. They will share songs, poems, artwork, and prayers about peace.
The entire school will sing “Dona Nobis Pacem”(Grant Us Peace), and each grade level will sing their own songs. The aim of Peace Day is “to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace with the further intention of uniting the strengths of organizations projects and peoples around the world in order to make peace a more practical reality for the children of this and future generations.”
You are invited to join
us to celebrate World Peace Day.
Please sign in at the School front office (Cranberry St. entrance) to receive a visitor's tag prior to joining us for this school-wide event.
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CALLED TO PEACE
An Interfaith Service Commemorating the International Day
of Peace
by
Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence
Sunday, September 23
3:00 p.m.
at St. Andrew’s
19th and Market Streets
Harrisburg, PA 17103
The solution to the gun violence in our community must begin here. We will:
• Become familiar with the purpose of the
International Day of Peace
• Experience the “Memorial to the Lost” t-shirt installation
• Hear why Peace is important for our community
• Join in Group Singing and Interfaith Praying for Peace
• Learn more about
Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence
• Remember the 116 gun violence murder victims in the Harrisburg area since 2009.
This is a “rain or shine” outdoor event to be moved inside in case of rain.
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CREATIVITY & SPIRITUALITY WORKSHOPS at
St. Andrew’s
Episcopal Church, Shippensburg
Deepen your life through workshops among a community of friends who want to know you better.
Please feel free to bring a friend! Workshops available on the following dates:
9/23
9/30
10/7
and
10/14
For more information,
Please respond by September 25 to
Jeanine Goodwin,
or (717) 254-3863.
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Learn to Manage Conflict Constructively:
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP)
Basic Workshop
Oct. 5 - 7
S
t. Luke’s, 209 S. Market St Mount Joy
For more information,
Numbers limited.
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Author Gil Stafford
to lead
“BE THE CHANGE” Workshop
held at St. James Mansfield
Wednesday
October 3 through
Friday, October 5
This three-day event includes three parts.
For more information,
Please contact the church office to register.
Come for all or part of the three-day offering.
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Becoming the
Beloved Community
The Stevenson School for Ministry
Course available Tuesday evenings
at 7 p.m.
October 9
through
December 11
Instructors: Kevin Barron and Marion Schwartz
No fee required.
For more information,
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Saturday, October 13
Registration:
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Speaker:
Theresa Flores
10:00 – 11:00 a.m
St. Andrew's in the Valley
4620 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg
Theresa Flores will train us on how to distribute soap and materials to various hotels. Bring a team of 4-5 people or come by yourself. Length of Oct. 13 event to be determined. If you have questions, please call Cathy Rippeon @ 717-657-8583
For more information,
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Intersections:
A Community Conversation about
Faith, Justice & Mercy
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral
October 21
2 – 4 p.m.
Reception to follow the panel conversation
Come and experience an interfaith conversation that is relevant to our time.
To download the flyer,
For more information,
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Presented by
The People's Institute for
Survival and Beyond
November 1-3
Thursday evening,
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Friday,
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday,
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
St. Paul's
248 Seneca St., Harrisburg
The registration fee is $35; scholarships are available. Day care available upon request. Registration
details to follow.
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Retreat Registration opened September 1 for both the learning gathering
(Orientation) and courses.
For questions or more information, please contact Robyn Szoke-Coolidge,
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To find out more about fall course
offerings or
The Way of Love
IS the Way of Life Retreat
, click
here.
To follow The Stevenson School for Ministry on Facebook, click
here.
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Diocesan Staff In-Residence Day 2019
Mark your calendars!
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Date
January 30
February 27
March 13
May 29
June 26
October 30
November 13
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Convocation
Harrisburg
Susquehanna
Altoona
Southern
Northern Tier
Lancaster
West Branch
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Location
All Saints, Hershey
Christ Church, Danville
St. John’s, Bellefonte
Trinity, Chambersburg
St. Paul’s, Manheim
Our Saviour, Montoursville
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We have revised program for our Diocesan Staff In-Residence Day. More details for 2019 to follow this fall. For questions, contact Shannon Pedersen,
spedersen@diocesecpa.org
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To download upcoming event dates, click
here.
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