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Justin Welby is made Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's Cathedral, London
[ From St. Paul's Cathedral] Justin Welby has officially become Archbishop of Canterbury in a service held at St Paul's Cathedral on Monday, February 4.
The former Bishop of Durham completed all the necessary legalities to be confirmed into the post, in a service led by the Archbishop of York and overseen by the Provincial Registrar and a number of other legal officials. View images from the serviceAttending the service were many people who had worked with Justin Welby during his career, notable from the dioceses of Coventry, Liverpool and Durham. As well as being a legal formality, the service contained readings, prayers, hymns and an anthem, as well as an address by the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu.
He told the new Archbishop that "life is found in simple things" and that "we can find happiness in solitude, but can only find joy in the company of others - we need the divine other to open our hearts."
Earlier in the day, he had said: "Archbishop Justin Welby brings many gifts to the office of Archbishop of Canterbury. He has my prayers and my support as he assumes this challenging role in the service of the Church of England and of the Anglican Communion worldwide. Today his election has been confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury - it is official. May God bless you Justin."
At the end of the service, the new Archbishop and his wife, Caroline, left through the Great West Doors to face a bank of press photographers.
The Most Reverend Justin Welby will be enthroned in a service at Canterbury Cathedral on March 21.
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 Choral Evensong at St. Andrew's, Highland Park
In the regular pattern at St. Andrew's, with services of Choral Evensong on the First Thursday evening and Third Sunday afternoon of each month--the Parish Choir of St. Andrew's Church, under the direction of Peter Luley, will sing Evensong this Thursday, February 7, at 8 p.m. The Propers of the Service will observe the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ, with readings from the First Epistle of St. John and the Gospel according to St. Luke. Music will include Herbert Howells' Gloucester Service and the anthem, O Nata Lux, by Thomas Tallis.In recital following the service will be Carolyn Edwards, violin, Linda Ellison, piano, and Charlotta Ross, cello, performing the Beethoven Piano Trio, Op.1, No.1.A festive reception follows in Brooks Hall.St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street, Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 |
Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at St. Barnabas, Brackenridge
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. The VITA program is open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the ground-level office of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 989 Morgan St., Brackenridge, PA 15014, and will be in operation until March 30. Call 724-625-2238 with questions. The VITA program generally offers free tax help to people who make $51,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in local communities. They can inform taxpayers about special tax credits for which they may qualify such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations.
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 February 12, 2013
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner and Mardi Gras Party at St. Andrew's, Highland Park 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free will donation.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper At St. Paul's. Mt. Lebanon Sponsored by the 7th grade confirmation class. 5:30 - 7 p.m. Adults/Teens $7, Children 3-12 $5, Children 2 and under are free, $25 for the whole family. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Shrove Tuesday Jambalaya Dinner at St. Thomas in Oakmont A dinner of jambalaya, corn bread, salad and king cake will be served 5 - 7 p.m. Adults $8, Children $6, Family $25. St. Thomas Memorial Church, 378 Delaware Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139
39th Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Supper at Christ Church, Indiana An old tradition with fresh food! 5 - 7 p.m. Cost: $5 at the door. Christ Episcopal Church, 902 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper sponsored by the Men of St. Matthew's 5 - 7 p.m. Cost: $6 Adults, $3 Children under 12. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 10th and McClure Ave., Homestead, PA 15120
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Talent Show at St. Peter's, Brentwood. Dinner served from 4 - 7 p.m., talent show starts at 7 p.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4048 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 |
 PYI Goes to Snow Camp
Join the youth of the diocese of on March 1-3 for fun with paintball, tubing, snow sports, horse trail rides, archery, basketball, snow sculpture, gagaball, indoor Airsoft, skate ramps, climbing wall, trampoline, faith, food, friends and more!
 $109 covers all food, activities, and lodging. For ages 12 and up. Contact Brent Hansen to sign up or for more information at 412-491-9738 or by email at bhansen@episcopalpgh.org by February 18. Scholarship help may be available. |
 Trinity School for Ministry Seeks Learning Skills Coordinator
The Learning Skills Coordinator (LSC) assists students in their educational goals; aids in equipping them in study and writing methodologies and tools; and assists professors as needed. The LSC seeks to enhance communication between students and faculty.
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 Theological Reading Group for Lent
Calvary Episcopal Church, East Liberty, invites you to join a theological reading group for Lent this year. The last two years have brought together a broad range of participants into a deep and reflective conversation about both ancient and modern theology, moving from Rowan Williams in 2011 to St. Gregory of Nyssa in 2012. This year, the group will be exploring a collection of essays by Dorothy Sayers (1893-1957) titled Letters to a Diminished Church: Passionate Arguments for the Relevance of Christian Doctrine. Although perhaps best known for her fictional mystery stories, Sayers was also a renowned theological essayist and her translation of Dante's Divine Comedy is still in print today. From the text: "It is only with the confident assertion of the creative divinity of the Son that the doctrine of the Incarnation becomes a real revelation of the structure of the world." The group will meet in Calvary's McClintic Hall (the choir room) from 7-9 p.m. on Monday nights beginning on February 18. Please email Jamie McMahon if you are interested, jamie.mcmahon@gmail.com. Copies of the book are available in the Calvary Bookstore. |
Click here for a printable poster and driving directions.
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 Around the Diocese
Bishop McConnell's Visitation Schedule
February 10: St. Thomas, Canonsburg
February 13: Ash Wednesday Imposition of Ashes at Trinity Cathedral, 12 p.m.
February 17: St. Stephen's, McKeesport
February 24: Emmanuel, North Side
Progressive Episcopalians of Pittsburgh Meeting: February 11, 2013, at 7 p.m. in the Shoemaker Room at Calvary, East Liberty. The guest speaker, the Rev. Dr. Philip Wainwright, will discuss "Flavors and Tenets of Episcopal Church Conservatives."
Clergy Lenten Quiet Day: Friday, March 1, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Brendan's, Franklin Park. Facilitator will be Sr. Catherine Higgins, SSJ, a well-known authority on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Additional details and registration information will be available soon.
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Parting Shots
A lively panel discussion took place at this year's Absalom Jones Day celebration at Trinity Cathedral on Saturday, February 2.
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