An article that appeared on Episcopal Life Online on January 23, 2009 reported that Bishop Henry Scriven, the former Assistant Bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, had renounced his orders and that the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Katharine Jefferts Schori, had accepted that renunciation. Although the article may suggest otherwise, the Standing [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Standing Committee Statement Regarding Bishop Henry Scriven
Absalom Jones Day
A Celebration of the Life and Ministry of the First African-American to be Ordained in the Episcopal Church, sponsored by the Commission on Racism of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Metro-Urban Institute of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Saturday February 7, 2009, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7507 Kelly [...]
ERD 2009 Lenten Devotional Available
As we begin to prepare for Lent, you are encouraged to order Episcopal Relief & Development’s 2009 Lenten Devotional: Peace and Compassion to Heal a Hurting World. The devotional includes an adaptation of the Rev. Barbara C. Crafton’s Almost-Daily Emos and highlights the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), offering ways for parishioners to help achieve these [...]
Information On Recent Court Filings by Southern Cone Group
On January 20, 2009, the attorneys for former Bishop Duncan and other former leaders of the Diocese who now regard themselves to be affiliated with the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone filed three motions with the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County seeking to oppose the “Request to Special Master” that had been [...]
St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon Welcomes Vocal Artist-In-Residence
Katy Shackleton Williams, lyric coloratura soprano, to sing in Chancel Choir, coach Choral Scholars and other parish voice students, and to present recitals at Mt. Lebanon church. Lyric coloratura soprano and Pittsburgh Symphony soloist Katy Shackleton Williams will join the music ministry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as an artist-in-residence beginning Jan. 22 and continuing [...]
Calvary Camp 2009 Summer Registration Begins
Attention all Calvary Campers! Camper applications for the Summer of 2009 are now available! Registration, along with information about specific sessions and applicable fees, are available online by clicking here. We are very excited for Calvary’s 73rd summer of ministry and we hope you will join us! Sheldon Calvary Camp Summer 2009 – Camp Session [...]
Diocesan Council Fills Leadership Positions
The following positions were filled by elections that were held at the January 5, 2009 Diocesan Council meeting: President of Diocesan Council: Joan Morris, St. Andrew’s, Highland Park Vice President of Council: The Rev. William Geiger, Christ Church, Indiana Secretary of Council: Judith M. Rosensteel, All Souls’, N. Versailles The following appointments made by Diocesan [...]
Prayer Service for President-elect Obama
The Church of the Holy Cross (Episcopal) located at 7507 Kelly St, Pittsburgh, PA,15208 will be host to "Obama Sunday" on 10:30am, Sunday, January 25th, 2009. This special service will honor and celebrate the election and inauguration of President-elect Barack H. Obama as the 44th President of the United States, as well as the nation’s [...]
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