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 Sunday Student Services at Heinz Chapel
Pitt Episcopalians, and the University as a whole, have a new option for Sunday morning worship.
The service, a Eucharist from the Book of Common Prayer, will be held at 11 a.m. at Heinz Memorial Chapel, on the lawn of the Cathedral of Learning, between Fifth and Forbes Avenues in Oakland.
Come and join us as we praise God for His goodness, hear and think together about His holy word, and pray for ourselves, our families and friends, as well as the Pitt community.
We hope our Sunday service will become a student-led service. If you're interested in taking a more active role in planning and conducting worship (including music, bring your instrument), there'll be a short meeting after the service this Sunday (September 9th) to get that process under way. Sunday September 9: Philip Wainwright preaching at Heinz Chapel Student Service with Holy Communion, 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 12: Ben DeHart preaching at Wednesday lunchtime service in Heinz Chapel, 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 12: 'Living the Faith' discussion, Panera Bread Meeting Room, Forbes Avenue, 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 19: Wednesday lunchtime service in Heinz Chapel, Holy Communion, 12:15 p.m. More at http://pittepiscopalchaplaincy.wordpress.com/  |
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 District 4 Welcomes
Bishop-Elect Dorsey McConnell
Saturday, September 15th,
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.,
Join us to meet and greet the Rev. Dorsey McConnell and his wife Betsy!
Enjoy soothing tunes by Tony Jackson, Pam Sovich & One Accord.
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You are invited to
A Choral Evensong
and Reception for
Bishop Ken and Mariann Price
Celebrating their life and ministry
in the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Sunday, September 23, at 4 p.m.
at Trinity Cathedral
328 Sixth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
Parishes are encouraged to provide cookie trays for
a light reception following the service.
Sunday parking is available in the
Oliver Avenue garage behind the cathedral
or in the Mellon Square garage one block away.
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 Nomination Deadline Extended
The Diocesan Nominating Committee has been working hard to solicit nominees to fill vacancies on various Diocesan committees and boards and greatly appreciates the individuals who have stepped forward so far. At this time, however, the committee would like to have more people become involved. Consequently, the committee has decided to extend the nomination period until October 1. If you have not already done so, please consider offering your services for one of the following offices to be elected at the Annual Convention at Trinity Cathedral on November 9 and 10:
Standing Committee: One clergy and one lay person to be elected to four-year terms ending 2016.
Board of Trustees: Three lay persons to be elected to three-year terms ending 2015.
Committee on Constitution and Canons: One clergy and one lay person to be elected to three-year terms ending 2015.
Cathedral Chapter: One clergy and one lay to be elected to three-year terms ending 2015.
Disciplinary Board: One clergy and two lay persons to be elected to three-year terms ending 2015.
Commission on Ministry: One member to be elected to a three-year term ending in 2015.
Growth Fund: One member to be elected to a three-year term to expire 2015.
The Diocese can only operate efficiently and effectively if all its leadership positions are filled. Do your part and by offering your services without further delay. Nomination forms, with submission instructions and position descriptions are available on the diocesan web site.
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ECF Web Conferences Start Next Week
The Episcopal Church Foundation's (ECF) Fall 2012 web conference series kicks off next week. Topics in September include stewardship, vestry practices, congregational leadership, and multi-site ministries. The web conference series is offered at no cost and all lay and clergy leaders are welcome. What's Stewing About Stewardship? Annual Stewardship Best Practices (Sept. 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.) Are you a little behind on planning your stewardship campaign? Then sign on to this webinar designed to help you get up and running with good results - if you are willing to do a few things differently! Read full workshop description here. Don't miss out -- this web conference is filling up fast! Sound Practices for Vestry Leaders (Sept. 12, 7 - 8 p.m.) Out of Many, One (Sept. 18, 2012, 7 - 8 p.m.) ECF Fellow Rosa Lindahl Mallow (2010) is leading an innovative effort in Fort Lauderdale, FL to merge three very different churches into one: a large, suburban church; a Latino storefront church; and a small, financially struggling congregation. Read full workshop description here. |
Introducing a new Walking Program from CREDO
CREDO's Walk and Be Well offers a way to follow Jesus both in words and action, with a walking program attuned to both body and soul. For four weeks beginning October 1, CREDO will provide daily Walk and Be Well reflections in both text and audio that can motivate, encourage and educate you on the benefits of walking and help you commit to 28 days devoted to better wellness. You'll begin your daily walk with a reflection from one of three CREDO writers and faculty members: Jackie Cameron, Elizabeth Moosbrugger or Bill Watson. Each writer starts and finishes his or her reflection with the same scriptural anchors, but along the way approaches walking from a unique perspective. The entire series weaves together a very broad and holistic look at health and wellness.
Reflections can be downloaded as podcasts, streamed from the CREDO website and printed as PDFs; use them while walking solely or share them with your walking partner or group. And if you would like to receive your daily reflection by email, just sign up below and we will send it to you in the early morning.
Walk and Be Well begins on September 30, with an introduction from Jackie Cameron. October 1 begins the walking days, which continue through October 28. The distance and pace is up to you. Walk and Be Well is your opportunity to join other CREDO participants, whether they're in your area or they live far away, in committing to four weeks of walking as a benefit to your physical and spiritual health and well-being.
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 Anti-Racism Workshop Reunion Planned
At the close of the diocesan Anti-Racism Workshop at All Souls Episcopal Church in North Versailles last October, many of the attendees enjoyed the experience so much that they expressed an interest in having a "Workshop Reunion" this fall.
The Commission on Racism has enthusiastically agreed to host a time for reunion, fellowship, sharing, and inspiration. But rather than just inviting one class, the commission would like to invite all past participants of the anti-racism workshops to attend.
Date: Friday, September 21, 2012
Time: 6-9 p.m. Appetizers at 6 p.m. - Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
If you can attend, please reply to commission member Darrell Powell via email at dpowell2010@hotmail.com by Monday, September 17th.
Attend the next diocesan Anti-Racism Workshop on October 5 & 6, 2012, at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 285 St. Martins Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146
For additional information and registration details, visit www.episcopalpgh.org/arw/
If you are in a position of leadership (lay or clergy), these workshops fulfill the Episcopal Church's requirement for all persons appointed and elected to positions of leadership on committees, commissions, agencies and boards within a diocese or parish.
Note: The upcoming workshop was originally scheduled at a different location but due to an unforseen calendar conflict, has been moved to St. Martin's. |
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Musical Events Around the Diocese
Jazz @ Emmanuel
Kicking off the 24th season
Using themes inspired by notable authors, musicians, and key figures whose lives coincide with the second Sunday of each month, the historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 957 West North Avenue on the North Side presents a series of creative services featuring great jazz music and inspiration readings. Each service starts at 5 p.m. September 9 - The Kingdom of God is Within You featuring the works of Tolstoy, Gandhi, M. L. King & Coltrane.
Gospel Concert at Holy Cross 
Saturday, September 15 at 1:30 p.m. featuring Voices for Christ and the Holy Cross Choir
Admission is $15.
 Choral Evensong in Highland Park Sunday, September 16 at 4:30 p.m. 
South Hills Multi-Organist Recital
Sunday, September 30 at 3 p.m.
Organists Benjamin Cornelius-Bates, Nicholas Will, David Schaap, along with Bryan Sable and Doug Starr from St. Paul's, will be playing their favorite organ works at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon.
Each recitalist will play 10-15 minutes on St. Paul's wonderful Schantz organ. A free-will offering will be taken.
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 2012 International Day of Peace
Friday, September 21, 2012 will mark the 31st anniversary of the International Day of Peace (IDP). The UN General Assembly declared in 1981 that the day shall be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. All are invited to an annual International Day of Peace event to be held this year at the East Liberty Presbyterian Church (ELPC), 116 South Highland Ave. This celebration is part of a worldwide effort to bring a day of peace, peaceful dialogue and ceasefire to the entire world. Please highlight Peace Day in your parish and plan a peace related activity on or near September 21st. If anyone is interested in being a flag bearer for the peace march on Friday, September 21, at 7 p.m., please contact Tom Slater at tslater@iup.edu. Click here for more information.
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 An Evening of Documentary Films on Peace and War
An extension of the IDP observance, an evening of documentary films on peace and war, will be presented at Calvary Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 22, from 6-10 p.m. It will feature the work of Pittsburgh filmmakers and include a panel discussion. The work of two Pittsburgh filmmakers will be featured, Barbra Labbie (Corner Voices) and Ralph Vituccio (In Service--From Baghdad to Pittsburgh). A portion of The People Speak, which features a number of dramatic readings by noted actors in a film inspired by the book A People's History of the United States, will also be shown.
The panel discussion, moderated by IUP Film Professor Tom Slater, will include the filmmakers, Barbra and Ralph, and some local veterans. |
 Around the Diocese
Bishop Price Visitations
All Saints', Bridgeville, Saturday, September 8
Church of the Holy Cross, Homewood, Sunday, September 9
St. Peter's, Brentwood, Sunday, September 16
St. Paul's, Monongahela, Saturday, September 22
All Saints', Brighton Heights, Sunday, September 23
Important Diocesan Convention Reminders:
- Pre-convention Journal Reports are now overdue. (You know who you are...)
- Lay Deputy Certification forms are also overdue. The office needs these forms to properly distribute canonically required information.
Please submit the reports and certification forms to Judi Rogers at the diocesan office.
Bishop Transition Committee Events
The Choral Evensong and Reception for Bishop Ken and Mariann Price at Trinity Cathedral on Sunday, September 23, at 4 p.m.
The Ordination and Consecration of the Rev. Dorsey McConnell as the Eighth Bishop of Pittsburgh at Calvary Church on Saturday, October 20, at 11 a.m. The Seating of the Bishop at Trinity Cathedral during worship at the convention, scheduled for Nov. 9 and 10.
Transition Committee event details here.
Hold The Date: Friday, October 19, 10 a.m. Our Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori, will be meeting with diocesan clergy at St. Andrew's, Highland Park. Richard Schori will meet with clergy spouses at the same time and location. Hold The Date II: The September 19-21 Diocesan Clergy Conference with Bishop-elect McConnell, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Episcopal Clergy Association, will be held at St. Paul of the Cross Monastery and Retreat Center at 148 Monastery Ave. on Pittsburgh's South Side. Details soon. Young Adult Ministry: A new young adult ministry, for those in their 20s and 30s, is meeting on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the Starbucks in Oakland (on the corner of Forbes Ave. and Atwood St.) Single or married, all are welcome!
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Submissions for publication of items on the diocesan web site and calendar should also be sent electronically to asmuhl@episcopalpgh.org.
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