Convention Supports Efforts in the Middle East
Thanks to the generosity of all who attended the Convention Eucharist, the offering that was collected to benefit the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem totaled $934. That will be matched by a United Thanks Offering (UTO) Challenge Grant for a total of $1,868 going to help churches, schools, medical facilities, and other ministries in the diocese. This contribution will help support their important work across the Middle East through the current heartbreaking conflict.
Election Results from the 158th Annual Convention
Board of Trustees
Thomas Moore, Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh
Cathedral Chapter
Clergy: The Rev. Dr. Luke Zerra, St. Peter’s, Brentwood
Lay: Shawn Brooks, St. Andrew’s, Highland Park
Commission on Ministry
Charles W. Atwood, Calvary, East Liberty
Constitution & Canons
Clergy: The Rev. Dr. Julie L. Smith
Lay: Ian Everhart, Calvary, East Liberty
Growth Fund:
Elizabeth Hardie, St. Stephen’s, Wilkinsburg
Regional Disciplinary Board
The Rev. Charles Fischer, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Standing Committee
Clergy: The Rev. Canon Bonnie-Marie Yager-Wiggan, Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh
Lay: Eileen Sharbaugh, St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon
Elected by District
District 1
Chair: Maximillion Elliott, Emmanuel, North Side
Vice Chair: Bruce Quayle, Christ Church, North Hills
Board of Trustees: David M. Payne, Trinity Cathedral
Diocesan Council: Bruce Quayle, Christ Church, North Hills
District 2
Chair: Don Block, St. Stephen’s, Wilkinsburg
Vice Chair: The Rev. Cameron Soulis, Calvary, East Liberty
District 3
Chair: Denise Peden, St. David’s, Peters Twp.
Vice Chair: Jerry Karashin, St. Peter’s, Brentwood
District 4
Chair: The Rev. Bill Geiger, Christ Church, Indiana
Vice Chair: Mike Teore, St. Mark’s, Johnstown
Board of Trustees: Sean Murphy, St. Michael’s, Ligonier
Information from the Chair of Our General Convention Deputation
Dear Clergy and People of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh:
I am writing to follow up on my address to diocesan convention on Saturday and speaking on behalf of your deputation to General Convention next year.
The Joint Budget Committee of the Executive Council will hold open hearings via Zoom to receive feedback from the wider church on the 2025-2027 working budget. Register to be a speaker or listener at Zoom hearings on December 9 and 12. In addition, at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, the budget committee will hold a Zoom session with the Executive Council. The public is invited to observe the session. Written responses regarding the budget can be emailed to BudgetCommittee@episcopalchurch.org.
For more information or to register, visit: https://generalconvention.org/budget-committee/
The General Convention Office has a website with complete information about the 81st General Convention at https://generalconvention.org/gc81/
Please get in touch with me at jamie.mcmahon@gmail.com or 412-889-4248 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jamie McMahon
Chair, Deputation to the 81st General Convention
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