Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania - May 2008 Newsletter

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WAPITI – A SUMMARY OF KEY EVENTS AND DECISIONS SINCE 2003
In January, 2003, The Conservation Fund (the Fund) a Washington
D.C.-based non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation
of large tracts of land, joined in partnership with the Diocese
to acquire Wapiti Farm, a 616 acre tract with a mile of waterfront
on the Elk River, a tributary of the Chesapeake.
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ECCLESIASTICAL TRIAL
Jun 9 | Philadelphia Marriott
The Standing Committee has been advised by the Church Attorney
that the Ecclesiastical Trial of the Right Reverend Charles E.
Bennison, Jr., on the Presentment dated October 29, 2007 on
charges filed by the then Presiding Bishop, Frank Griswold, has
been scheduled for June 9, 2008. The trial will be conducted in
Philadelphia and will be open to the public.
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ECS URBAN BRIDGES MARKS ANOTHER YEAR OF ADULT EDUCATION SUCCESS
The pews in St. Gabriel's church were filled to capacity on April
24 to honor the students, tutors and teachers in the annual
closing ceremony of the Adult Literacy Program of ECS Urban
Bridges.
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ECS BEACON GRADUATES DISPLAY LEADERSHIP
This graduation season is bittersweet at the ECS Beacon, as the
afterschool and summer youth development program says farewell to
some very special high school seniors.
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ANTIRACISM TRAINING WORKSHOP
Jun 19-22 | Lutheran Theological Seminary
The Leadership Institute and the Antiracism Commission (ARC) of
DIOPA are jointly sponsoring an Antiracism Training Workshop
which will be held at the Brossman Center of The Lutheran
Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.
http://www.diopa.org/news/education/antiracism-training-workshop/

CHRIST CHURCH PRESERVATION TRUST WINS AWARD
The Christ Church Preservation Trust was recognized as a Grand
Jury Award winner at the 15th Annual Preservation Achievement
Award luncheon of the Preservation Alliance of Greater
Philadelphia on May 1, 2008.
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ZAROUHIE ABDALIAN "ALIASINGS"
Apr 30 – May 30 | Philadelphia Cathedral
The Philadelphia Cathedral presents Zarouhie Abdalian's exhibition
"Aliasings". Abdalian's artwork explores aerial photographs of
Philadelphia and of her hometown, New Orleans, through a variety
of media, investigating the relationship between distance and f
idelity, scale and noise.
http://www.diopa.org/news/cathedral/zarouhie-abdalian-aliasings/

A DAY OF GODLY PLAY - Introduction and Refresher
May 17 | 9am – 3:30pm | Holy Trinity, West Chester
This day-long workshop offers both an introduction to Godly Play®
and a refresher for those already using this method of spiritual
formation for children.
http://www.diopa.org/news/education/a-day-of-godly-play/

LECTURE FROM GREAT BRITAIN'S CHIEF RABBI
May 20 | 12:30pm | Philadelphia Cathedral
Great Britain's Chief Rabbi, Sir Jonathan Sacks, will hold a
lecture for religious leaders at the cathedral. His topic will be,
"The Dignity of Religious Difference: How to Avoid the Clash of
Civilizations."
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INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE
May 21 | 7pm | Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
Judaism, Christianity and Islam all preach peace. Too often,
however, they are corrupted to fuel hatred & violence. The mission
of Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel (ICCI) is to
harness the teachings & values of the three monotheistic religions
& transform them into a source of reconciliation & coexistence.
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THEOLOGICO "Torture and the Cross"
by John F. Hoffmeyer
Debates about torture have been more prominent in the United
States over the last several years than at any other time in
recent decades. Most recently, the President vetoed a bill that
would have held the CIA to the same interrogation standards as
our military.
http://www.diopa.org/news/theology/torture-and-the-cross/

A COMMUNION OF TRIBES: CONGREGATIONS IN MINISTRY WITH YOUNG ADULTS
May 17 | 9am – 3pm | Western Presbyterian Church
Join Carol Howard Merritt, author of Tribal Church: Ministering to
the Missing Generation to explore how your church can welcome
youth and young adults, and celebrate the gifts of all who
gather at Christ's table.
http://www.diopa.org/news/education/a-communion-of-tribes/

CORPUS CHRISTI AT S CLEMENT'S PHILADELPHIA
May 22 | 7pm | S Clement's, Philadelphia
From the Middle Ages onwards Corpus Christi has become of the
greatest feasts of the church's year – and now also an opportunity
to see and hear S Clement's Philadelphia at its very best.
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CAR WASH AND BBQ
Presented by UBE Philadelphia Youth
May 24 | 11am – 4pm | African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
Come support the youth by getting your car washed and grabbing a
bite to eat! There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, water ice and
plenty of beverages on sale.
http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/car-wash-and-bbq/

2008 PENTECOST REVIVALIST
The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
May 28, 29 | 7pm | St. Thomas
This year's theme is: "Remembering the Journey, Rejoice in the
Blessings". The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, retired pastor of the
Trinity United Church of Christ, in Chicago, Illinois, will return
for the third consecutive year as the guest revivalist.
http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/2008-pentecost-revivalist/

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