Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
March 2008 Newsletter
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Ecclesiastical Trial Scheduled
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. The exact location
of the trial has not yet been determined.
Read more about the trial...
[http://www.diopa.org/office/standing-committee/communication/]
Ecclesiology: Exploring Some Recent Models
by Kevin Moroney
The International Anglican Liturgical Consultation (IALC) is a
gathering of Anglican liturgical scholars and specialists who,
beginning in the 1980's, perceived the need to meet and discuss
matters of mutual concern for Anglican liturgical life. This
article is concerned with two essays that were published in a
collection titled Equipping the Saints: Ordination in
Anglicanism Today [1], which are related to the IALC Berkeley
Statement on Ordination.
Read more from the theology column...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/theology/]
Youth Mission Trip to Guatemala
The Diocese is pleased to announce that we will again be co
-sponsoring a Youth Mission Trip to Guatemala for 2008. The trip
is both a pilgrimage of faith and a mission trip. It may
be the only trip of its kind in the Episcopal Church! This is
joint trip for youth from both companion dioceses rather than
just a one-sided mission trip.
Read more about the youth mission trip...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/youth-mission-trip-to-guatemala/]
Positions Available: Wapiti Retreat Camp Director
This position is being filled as a full time seasonal position.
The Camp Director is expected to work as needed from Winter
through the Spring, and as camp approaches the job becomes full
time throughout the Summer, with the heaviest work during
Camp itself.
Read more about this position and others...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/positions-available/]
Cathedral News: Sonya Berg's Lent Journey
Mar 3 – Mar 14 | Philadelphia Cathedral
Sonya Berg's Lent Journey 2007, completed last year during the
forty days of Lent will be on display at the cathedral from 10am
to 2pm Monday - Friday.
Read more cathedral news...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/cathedral/sonya-bergs-lent-journey/]
Cathedral News: Bach Festival of Philadelphia
Mar 14 | 8pm | Philadelphia Cathedral
The Orchestra del Teatro Olimpico di Vicenza (from Italy)
conducted by the Bach Festival's Artistic Director Jonathan
Sternberg and Philadelphia's own PIANO4 ensemble performs Bach's
famous transcription of Vivaldi's Concerto for Four Pianos.
Read more cathedral news...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/cathedral/]
Cathedral News: Maundy Thursday
Mar 20 | 10am | Philadelphia Cathedral
10:00 a.m. Bishop's Mass
Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows
and Consecration of Chrism
Read more cathedral news...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/cathedral/maundy-thursday/]
Best-Selling author coming to Good Shepherd, East Falls
Mar 11 | 7:30pm | Good Shepherd, East Falls
Thomas Cahill, the best-selling author of such books as How the
Irish Saved Civilization and The Gifts of the Jews, will talk
about his latest book, Mysteries of the Middle Ages: And the
Beginning of the Modern World, and sign copies of all his books.
Read more about this event...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/]
Harvard Glee Club and Keystone Boychoir Concert
Mar 27 | 7:30pm | Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse
On March 27, 2008, the Harvard Glee Club, the oldest college
chorus in America, will join the Keystone State Boychoir in a
concert at the historic Church of the Holy Trinity in
Philadelphia. With the help of the Harvard-Radcliffe Club of
Philadelphia, this should be a great experience for alumni,
friends, and public alike!
Read more about this event...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/art-and-music/]
Journey of the Beloved Workshop
Mar 30 | St. Thomas' Whitemarsh
Thom Chu, Director of Ministries with Young People in the
National Episcopal Church, will help us learn about developing a
contemplative approach to youth ministry, where adults model a
healthy and balanced lifestyle of prayer, study, and discernment,
and learn how congregations across the church have taken steps
slow down their way of relating with youth.
Read more about this event...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/journey-of-the-beloved-workshop/]
Episcopal Youth Event in San Antonio, Texas
Jul 7-13 | San Antonio, Texas
The Episcopal Youth Event is fast approaching and the Diocese
of Pennsylvania is committed in taking the best group of youth
and adults from all over the diocese. The Episcopal Youth Event
(E.Y.E.) will be held at Trinity University in San Antonio,
Texas.
Read more about this event...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/]
Second Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner for Temple Campus Ministry
Apr 11 | 6:30pm | St. Luke and the Epiphany
Dear Friends and Colleagues, please download the Flyer
[http://www.diopa.org/assets/downloadables/2008gala.pdf] inviting
you, your friends, and your parish to our Second Annual Gala
Fundraising Dinner for our Temple Campus Ministry.
Read more about this event...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/]
ECS Sunday: Is Your Parish Participating?
April 13 | ECS Sunday
This year, scores of parishes will celebrate ECS Sunday, with
many inviting an ECS speaker to the pulpit or other forum. This
season's designated date for ECS Sunday is April 13, although
the agency is happy to offer assistance on other dates as well.
Read more ECS news...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/ecs/]
ECS Evensong Service and Workshops - Save the Date!
May 3 | ECS Evensong | Redeemer, Bryn Mawr
Download the Flyer
[http://www.diopa.org/assets/downloadables/evensong08flyer.pdf]
"Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary." These
words are attributed to Saint Francis, and even if apocryphal
are certainly Franciscan in spirit.
Read more ECS news...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/ecs/]
The Union of Black Episcopalians
National Chapter's Conference and Convention 2008
Jun 29 – Jul 3 | 2008
Download the Flyer:
[http://www.diopa.org/assets/downloadables/ube.pdf]
This summer the Philadelphia Chapter of the Union of Black
Episcopalians will be hosting the National Chapter's Conference
and Convention here in Philadelphia.
Read more about this event...
[http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/]
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