Diocese of Pennsylvania
Diocesan Monthly Newsletter

May 2012

Saint Mary Magdalene Day Celebration with Sara Miles

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On Saturday, July 23, from 9:30 to 2:00, Trinity Church in Buckingham will host a Saint Mary Magdalene Day Celebration and our guest speaker will be Sara Miles. Sara is the author of “Take This Bread” and “Jesus Freak”. Read more…

The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents... Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus

Public Tickets on Sale June 7, 2011. Located at the Dorrance Special Exhibition Galleries, first floor. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) is universally acclaimed as the greatest master painter of the Dutch Golden Age, the seventeenth-century efflorescence of art in the Netherlands. Thanks to an inventory of his home and studio conducted in July 1656, we know that Rembrandt kept in his bedroom two of his own paintings called Head of Christ. A third painting—identified as a “Head of Christ, from life” — was found in a bin in Rembrandt’s studio, awaiting use as a model for a New Testament composition. Read more…

SCI Annual Spring Cruise

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Back by popular demand, SCI is hosting its 2nd annual Spring Cruise. Come see the River as you have never seen it before. This will be guided tour of maritime cargo operations and the history of the River. Read more…

Campus Ministry at Temple U.

Save the Date. The Board and Students of the Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry at Temple University urge you to save the date for the Twilight at Temple Reception, Thursday, September 22, 5:30 – 7:30PM. Read more…

Youth Ministry News: Mark Your Calendars!

By Andrew Kellner, Diocesan Youth Minister

Mark your calendars, so your youth don't miss out on these great opportunities! The Diocese is happy to offer these exciting programs for 2011-2012. Each program is geared to help youth to encounter God and connect with the Gospel. These fun and creative events will be a great addition to your program year! Whether it is swimming, dodgeball, volleyball, dancing and worship at Bishop’s Bash, or exploring the prayer stations and time for reflection and prayer at Nightwatch, these events will enhance your parish’s ministry with young people.

Bishop's Bash | Oct 15, 2011 | Greater Plymouth Meeting Community Center
Diocesan Convention | Nov 4-5, 2011 | St. James School & Philadelphia Convention Center
Nightwatch | Dec 2-3, 2011 | Philadelphia Cathedral
Nightwatch | Dec 9-10, 2011 | St. Peter’s in the Great Valley
Senior High Retreat Jan 20-22, 2012 | North Bay Adventure, North East, MD
Nightwatch (Absalom Jones) | Feb 10-11, 2012 | Philadelphia Cathedral
Junior High Retreat | Mar 2-4, 2012 | North Bay Adventure, North East, MD
Seeking Servants | Apr 21, 2012 | Service Sights TBA

City Camp

It is not too late to sign up your group or individual youth for City Camp 2011! City Camp in Philadelphia is designed to help youth encounter God and connect with the Gospel through service, prayer, worship and community living. Offering the unique combination of a Christian summer camp with the life-changing experience of an urban mission, City Camp is a week-long adventure that creates strong bonds of community between its campers.

It is also not too late for adult volunteers to sign up either. Help make a difference in the lives of young people at our day camp program, or serve alongside young people in the community. Your presence makes a difference in the lives of these young people.

For more information about any of these exciting opportunities, please contact Andrew Kellner, Canon for Youth Ministry: 216.627.6434 x 120 or andrewk@diopa.org

Congregations now in the transition process

Applicants who are interested should submit their
profile and resume to Jill Mathis at jillm@diopa.org.