Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania - June 2008 Newsletter

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OPENING ARGUMENTS BEGIN THE TRIAL OF BISHOP CHARLES BENNISON
Ecclesiastical Trial – account of Day 1 - by Jerry Hames
The ecclesiastical trial of Bishop Charles E. Bennison Jr.
began today at the Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia with opening
arguments from both the church prosecutor, the lawyer
representing the bishop and testimony from three family
members.
http://tinyurl.com/592o84

COMMUNICATIONS DURING THE TRIAL
The Standing Committee is pleased to announce that Jerry Hames
has agreed to provide communications services for the Diocese
of Pennsylvania during the time of the upcoming trial of Bishop
Bennison.
http://tinyurl.com/55g6z2

ORDINATION OF DEACONS
June 14, 2008 | 10am | Philadelphia Cathedral
The Rt. Rev. Edward L. Lee, Jr., Bishop of Western Michigan
(retired), Assisting Bishop, Diocese of Pennsylvania, will ordain
H. Kenneth McCaslin, Mary A. McCullough, and Doris E. Rajagopal
to the sacred Order of Deacons in Christ's one holy catholic and
apostolic Church.
http://www.diopa.org/news/cathedral/ordination-of-deacons/

EPISCOPAL CAMP AND DIOPA SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Download the Camp Scholarship Form: http://tinyurl.com/4tvtpu
Go to http://www.episcopalccc.org for this year's summer camps.
We have received a special invitation from Camp Wright on Kent
Island, Maryland. The decisions concerning the cancellation of
camp at Wapiti this summer were made with courage and deep
devotion to the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
http://tinyurl.com/3qlpho

SMSP - WAPITI TASK FORCE RELEASES REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
At a meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Calvary Church,
Conshohocken, the SMSP – Wapiti Task Force, released its report
and recommendations to representatives of Finance & Property,
Program Budget, Diocesan Council, Standing Committee and other
interested members of the Diocese.
http://tinyurl.com/4jkt48

NEW FACEBOOK GROUP FOR CLERGY
The idea here is to support one another by sharing ideas, visions,
needs and concerns of the clergy (and their families). This is not
intended to be a forum for whining about the Diocese! Rather it is
to get to know each other and share constructive ideas for
ministries, news, and to offer the support of networking and
prayer. Also – facebook is sometimes just for fun!
http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/new-facebook-group-for-clergy/

CELEBRATING OUR PAST: REACHING NEW HORIZONS
June 29, 2008 | 8pm | Philadelphia Cathedral
The Philadelphia Cathedral will host the Opening Eucharist for
The Union of Black Episcopalians 40th Anniversary Meeting and
Conference. The Rt. Reverend Allen Bartlett will be the celebrant
and The Rt. Reverend Nathan Baxter will be the preacher.
http://tinyurl.com/3frmhw

REPORT FROM PROVINCE III
We thank Penny Cutler for writing this summary of the recent
Province 3 synod. On May 19 – 21, your deputies to Province
III of The Episcopal Church attended the Province III Synod in
Martinsburg, West Virginia. The Pennsylvania Diocese Deputies are
Christopher Hart, The Rev. Canon James Shannon, and Penny Cutler.
http://tinyurl.com/4mzsvd

TO TILL AND TO KEEP by Bishop Borsch
Burger boxes, chemical waste, pesticides, auto emissions,
styrofoam, plastic forks, and on and on; mountains of garbage,
smog and polluted air. When and where will it end? Or will it
be our end? Every person who cares for others and for "this
fragile earth, our island home" has to be concerned. But the
problems can sometimes seem overwhelming and cause people to
throw up their hands in frustration or apathy.
http://www.diopa.org/news/theology/to-till-and-to-keep/

INVITATION LETTER TO DIOCESAN MUSICIANS
Dear Musicians of the Diocese of Pennsylvania:
I am delighted to announce the National Union of Black
Episcopalians will open its 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting and
Conference with a Festival Eucharist service at the Philadelphia
Cathedral.
http://tinyurl.com/47vhbe

LATINO MINISTRY CONFERENCE
June 30 – July 3 | Peachtree City, GA
The Office of Latino Ministry is organizing a Latino Ministry
This conference is going to be a great opportunity for people
working in Latino Ministry across the Episcopal Church to come
together to network, have fellowship, and learn.
http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/latino-ministry-conference/

THE MAGNETIC CHURCH CONFERENCE
Oct 3-4, 2008 | All Saints, Torresdale
A conference presented by Andrew D. Weeks about equipping your
church to help attract, welcome and retain new members. The
conference runs from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
http://www.diopa.org/news/diocese/the-magnetic-church-conference/

AA FOR RELIGIOUS AND CLERGY IN CHESTER COUNTY
Wednesdays | 7:30pm – 8:30pm | St. John Vianney Center
Starting June 4th there is an A meeting open to all religious and
clergy from all denominations at St. John Vianney Center in
Downingtown. This meeting will be closed to the general public.
http://tinyurl.com/58k3vh

THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD - Level 1 (ages 3-6)
Sep 2008 | 9am – 5pm | St. Matthew's, Maple Glen
Course for work with the 3 – 6 year old child, Parts One and Two,
Beginning September 2008. Course for certification by National
Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
http://tinyurl.com/6jum9u

THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD - Level 3 (ages 9-12)
Sep 27 – Jun 27, 2009 | 9am – 5pm | St. Matthew's, Maple Glen
Course for work with the 9 – 12 year old child, Parts One and Two,
Beginning September 27, 2008 – June 27, 2009.
http://tinyurl.com/5rasug

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/

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