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Diocesan Newsletter

Call to Convention

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

I call you to assemble as a Council of the Church for the 227th Diocesan Convention to be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the Opening Eucharist will be at 8:30 a.m. Clergy and lay delegates are asked to register online beforehand through the diocesan website. Read more…

Pre-convention Meetings

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All members of the Diocese are invited to attend any pre-convention meeting in preparation for Diocesan Convention 2010, and Convention delegates are especially encouraged to participate in these important gatherings. Read more...

Updated Information on Clergy Day

  • Tuesday
  • Oct 5
  • 9am-3pm
  • Daylesford Abbey

Dear Sisters and Brothers, In consultation with the Deans of our deaneries at our regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, we decided to change the format for our annual Clergy Day scheduled for Tuesday, October 5. Read more...

Safe Church Administrator's Training

Dear Clergy, Parish Administrators, and Program Coordinators, The diocesan Safe Church Training program is now fully online. In order for your parish to participate, a Safe Church Training Administrator needs to be designated for your parish to authorize access to the program and track your parish’s data. Read more...

Invitation to The Installation of The Very Reverend Judith A. Sullivan

  • Oct 17
  • 4pm
  • Philadelphia Cathedral

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The Right Reverend Charles E. Bennison, Jr., Bishop of Pennsylvania, And The Cathedral Chapter invite you to The Installation of The Very Reverend Judith A. Sullivan as the fourth Dean of the Philadelphia Cathedral in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Sunday, October 17th, at four o’ clock in the afternoon. Read more…

A Quiet Morning at the Cathedral

Is Anybody Listening?

  • Oct 30
  • 8:30am-12pm
  • Philadelphia Cathedral

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Is Anybody Listening? is the theme of the Quiet Morning offered on Saturday, October 30 at Philadelphia Cathedral. Read more...

Palestine Awareness Month

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October is Palestine Awareness Month. The following events are scheduled to be presented at The Church of St. Asaph, Bala Cynwd, PA. Free will offering: suggested donation $10. Read more...

14th Annual Women’s Day

  • Sep 26
  • 10-2pm
  • Holy Apostles and the Mediator

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Please join the E.C.W. and special guest speaker the Reverend Doctor Gloria Tucker for the 14th annual Women’s Day. Read more…

Join Us In Thanking Rt. Rev. Rodney R. Michel

  • Nov 9
  • 6:30-9pm
  • Waterford Ballroom

Friends in Christ, This has been a difficult time in our Church’s history. However, long before the challenges of the past several weeks, our Diocese was blessed with some positive news, that I’d like to share with you. The Rt. Rev. Rodney R. Michel, Assistant Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, has been chosen by PathWays PA to receive its annual Trailblazer Award. Read more…

Emerging Church Conference

  • Nov 13
  • 8am-5pm
  • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

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On Saturday, November 13, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will be hosting an Emerging Church Conference, featuring guest speakers Brian McLaren and Tony Jones. The event will explore developments in contemporary theology and their impact on how we understand and live our faith. Read more…

SCI’s Oktoberfest Celebration

  • Oct 1
  • 1-5pm
  • Cavanaugh’s River Deck

The Seamen’s Church Institute is sponsoring a German Oktoberfest Celebration on Friday October 1st from 1pm to 5pm at Cavanaugh’s River Deck, 417 N. Columbus Blvd. Read more…

Union Of Black Episcopalians Youth Meeting

On behalf of the Philadelphia Youth Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, we would like to extend a warm welcome to any youth who might be interested in joining our organization. The Union of Black Episcopalians is a national organization, whose mission is to empower the African-American people of the Episcopalian church. Read more…

Free lunchtime concerts at Church of the Holy Trinity, West Chester

All are invited to free, monthly concerts held at Church of the Holy Trinity (High and Union Streets in West Chester). These concerts, held on Thursday afternoons, will feature some of our area’s most prominent musicians in a wide variety of programs. All concerts are held from 12:10-1:00 PM, and attendees are welcome to bring a bag lunch to eat during the concert. Read more…

Belfry Bargains Thrift Shop Re-opening

  • Sep 13
  • Church of the Messiah

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Welcome back! Clothing for the whole family and household items. All proceeds are donated to charities near & far! Read more…

Jazz and Jo

  • Oct 21
  • 7:30-9:30pm
  • Trinity, Buckingham

An evening of jazz and Joe with the Alan Segal Quartet. Randy Sutin, an extraordinary vibraphonist will join the quartet. Read more…

St. Paul’s Church, Exton Presents Community Concert Series

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Exton, is delighted to present nine community concerts featuring a diverse array of musical genres. The 2010-2011 season of the Friday Nights at St. Paul’s: Music that Stirs the Heart concert series begins Friday, September 17 with international Irish band McPeake. Read more…

Rev. Canon Charles L.L. Poindexter to be installed as Rector Emeritus

St. Luke’s Church, Germantown

Rev. Canon Charles L. L. Poindexter will be installed as Rector Emeritus, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Germantown, 9:00 am Solemn High Mass, September 26, 2010. Read more…

Labyrinth Blessing and Dedication

  • Sep 19
  • 12:30-3:30pm
  • Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse

The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square extends an open invitation to the dedication and blessing of its new labyrinth. The labyrinth is an ancient tool for meditation and prayer, found in many different faith traditions. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has only one path in and out. It is designed not as a puzzle, but as a guide. Read more…

At long last, a new Willard School opens

The School District held its ceremonial bell-ringing for the new year at the brand new Frances E. Willard Elementary School on Elkhart St. in Kensington, celebrating the opening of arguably the District’s longest-overdue and most desperately needed building replacement…

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