The re-establishing of an Episcopal Church presence at St. James, Penn Hills, will be publicly celebrated August 7 when Bishop Price visits the church and baptizes or confirms several of those participating in the new congregation. The bishop invites members of nearby East End parishes in particular to join him that morning, but also extends [...]
Archive for July, 2011
An Invitation to Celebrate a Renewed Parish
Goodbye to Fr. Nate
NOTE SPECIAL SERVICES TIMES! 8 a.m. – Holy Eucharist (Rite II) A said service of Holy Communion in the Chapel 10 a.m. – Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist (Rite II) A service at the Crossing in the Church with music for choir, organ and congregation From http://www.calvarypgh.org/nate/nate.htm Dear Friends: When I interviewed Nate Rugh at [...]
Bishop Search Moves Into Next Phase
After months of outreach to parishes, the Search/Nominating Committee has moved on to its next task – writing a Narrative Profile based on the results of over 500 surveys completed by Episcopalians across the diocese. The Profile will be posted on our web site and distributed across The Episcopal Church by mid-August. "Broad distribution of [...]
New Details on Candidate Visits, Convention, and Consecration
With the approval of the Standing Committee, the Transition Committee has set March 19-24, 2012, as new dates for when the final slate of candidates for bishop will visit the diocese. These "walk-abouts" will occur one week earlier than previously announced so as to avoid the days leading into Holy Week. The Standing Committee has [...]
ECW Fall 2011 Grant Applications Available
The Diocese of Pittsburgh's Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be making outreach grants in the fall. The ECW particularly seeks to support "hands-on-ministries" that help children, adults and families in need of assistance with food, nutrition, health care, housing, education and counseling. The grants are primarily designed for ministries within the Diocese and with the [...]
Convention Journal Reports Due
The Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh will be held on November 4 and 5, 2011 at Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills. Each year, our pre-convention journal includes reports from our canonical bodies, diocesan committees and other affiliated groups and organizations. Because of the amount of time required to prepare and distribute the [...]
The Race Against Hunger
FAST FACT: Nationally, the percentage of poor and low-income elderly who are hungry as more than doubled in recent years, from 4.7% to 10%. In our 12 county region, an estimated 50,000 elderly are hungry and suffer from lasting and dire health-related side effects cause by poor nutrition. (Source: Christian Associates of Southwestern PA) To [...]
Greenbacks for Greener Churches Grants Awarded
The diocesan Commission on Church Architecture, at its meeting on June 14, 2011, approved the Greenbacks for Greener Churches grants for 12 parishes totaling $138,742.24 to help them become more energy efficient. The grants, covering up to 80% of improvement costs, are part of a three-year diocesan initiative announced last February. "We hope this will [...]
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- Lenten Quiet Day at Calvary
- ECW Spring 2012 Grant Applications Available
- Bishop Price to Ordain Priest and Deacon
- Honduras Mission Trip Planned
- Celebration of a New Ministry in Kittanning
- 11th Annual East End Lenten Preaching Series
- Coal Country Hangout Youth Center Awarded Jubilee Ministry Grants
- Workshops on Celtic Spirituality and Community in the Church with John L. Bell
- Gambling: From Recreation to Rehab
- PYI Tubing Event
- 2012 Absalom Jones Day Celebration
- Haiti: Two Years Later
- 3rd Annual Winter Wake-Up Call Youth Concert
- 2012 ECW Scholarship Funds Available
- Episcopal Diocese Workday at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- Diocese Announces Preliminary Slate for Bishop Election
- Prayerful Discernment Shapes Selection of Bishop Candidates
- The Rev. John Patterson Thomas, 1934-2012
- Mutual Cooperation Extended As Properties Are Returned
- 2012 Frank E. Bolden Literary Contest
- Volunteer Day for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh
- 2011: The Year in Pictures
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- Virginia seminary unveils new chapel plans
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