Around the Diocese…

Summer Thursday Evening Eucharists
Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills, has begun celebrating an outdoor Eucharist, every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., followed by food and fellowship. The celebration moves indoors when necessary. 5910 Babcock Boulevard. Thru August 6.

Front Yard Fourth
Parishioners at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Brentwood, gather in the church’s "front yard" to watch Brentwood’s Fourth of July parade. There will be hot dogs and lemonade, too. 10 a.m. – 12:00 noon. 4048 Brownsville Road, Brentwood.

Cathedral Visit
Bishop Johnson celebrates the Eucharist and presents an Adult Forum at Trinity Cathedral, July 19. 8 a.m. Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Forum, 10:30 a.m. Eucharist with Confirmation. 328 Sixth Avenue, downtown Pittsburgh.

Youth Hike
Join Bishop Johnson and the new Diocesan Youth Commission for a trek through North Park. Starts at 10 a.m. Concludes with lunch and liturgy. August 22. Logistics at the park will be announced soon.

Pride. Passion. Pirates.
Several parishes are heading to PNC Park after church on Sunday, August 9th, for the 1:30 p.m. game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It also happens to be a Kids Day and children aged 14 and younger can receive a Pirates Back-to-School Bag.

Jazz on the Lawn
Head to Ligonier Friday, June 26th at 6:30 pm, Tony Jackson (of St. Stephen’s Wilkinsburg) and "One Accord and Friends" will be at St. Michael’s of the Valley for an evening of music. Bring a picnic dinner for yourself and a dessert to share.

Jazz Performance Camp
for Middle & High School Student Ensembles (ages 13-18). Led by Saxophonist Lee Robinson. Students should be part of an existing trio, quartet, or quintet. Tuition is $285 per student, proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. July 20 – July 24, followed by a public performance, July 28, 7:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. For information and registration, contact Doug Starr at 412-531-7153 or dstarr@stpaulspgh.org.

Historic Church Tour
Old St Luke’s Church, which dates back to 1792, is open to visitors every Summer Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Adjoining Burial Ground and Garden includes graves from French and Indian War and American Revolution. 330 Old Washington Pike, Scott Township.

Updated June 24, 2009

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