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Farmers Market
@ St. David's
A ministry of St. David's Episcopal Church in Venetia, the Peters Township Farmers Market provides an opportunity for residents of the South Hills to buy local, fresh products for their families directly from the farmers and artisans that produce them.
Their mission is "to encourage relationships between producer and consumer and to limit the distance food and goods travel from farm to table. The market is designed to provide a place for neighbors to meet and relate, while they shop for excellent, locally grown food."
 If you share a passion for sustainable farming and fresh, local goods, you are encouraged to visit the 23 vendors, ranging from artisan specialty foods to locally made gifts and personal care products, on Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. through September.
St. David's Episcopal Church is located at 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia, PA 15367
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Attending a country day fair is a great way to start the summer season. St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church, Route 381, Rector, PA, will hold its 64th Annual Country Day Fair, Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. For additional information call 724-238-9411. |
 United Thank Offering Webinar
Beginning on Monday, June 9, the United Thank Offering board will offer monthly webinars to address areas of interest for UTO coordinators to help strengthen and support the ministry of UTO in parishes and dioceses. The hope is that these webinars will bring coordinators, volunteers and staff together on a regular basis to share ideas, ask for help and develop new ways of strengthening UTO at all levels.
The June webinar will feature ways to increase the visibility of UTO in the diocese and within the parish. Participants will be invited to share stories or ideas with one another as well as ask questions of the host, Sandra Squires, Province VI representative.
The following webinars, on July 16 and 23, will feature two bishops that are very supportive of UTO, Stacy Sauls and Leo Frade. They will discuss how they created structures of support for UTO and what UTO means to them.
The August webinars will be done by province, with Province III scheduled for August 13 at 7 p.m.
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Calling All Woodworkers and Craftsmen
The Children's Ministry Team for the diocese is working hard to bring Godly Play to all parishes who want to start or expand their program.
We are looking for people who may be willing to cut out small items from patterns and materials which we will provide. You can do this in your own time, in the comfort of your own garage or workshop.
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The Social Justice and Outreach Committee Calls on Churches and Individuals of our Diocese to:
Support Summer Nutrition
for Children in Your Community
At the end of the school year, many children who formerly participated in the National School Lunch Program abruptly lose access to their daily meals.
Millions of school age children suffer a major gap in their meal coverage during the summer, putting them at risk for underdeveloped social skills, weak academic achievement, and long-term health problems.
There are 72,000 children in Allegheny County eligible to get a free or reduced price lunch during the summer because of low family income, but in the past only 10,000 have participated. Contact the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank at 412 460-3663 or the Food Bank headquarters for your county if you could help provide some regular meals for one of the programs in your community.
Support SNAP
In the twelve counties served by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Food Security Partnership, 370,000 residents face hunger. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a nutrition program open to those meeting income and other eligibility criteria and helps numerous families, individuals with disabilities, and seniors.
Yet there are 113,000 eligible individuals in Allegheny County who are not using SNAP, and many are missing meals or eating too little.
If you meet individuals who are eligible or know of organizations that do, please put them in touch with SNAP. For more information contact Megan Davis at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (412 460-3663). See www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/foodpartnership.
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All are welcome to attend a unique and practical seminar on the often sensitive areas involved in end-of-life preparation.
Hear about:
- The ins and outs of planning funeral services
- Navigating independent living, assisted living, and nursing home facilities
- Funeral home options and services
- Legal and estate planning strategies
The seminar will include handouts, forms and useful checklists. This is not just a seminar for those in their "golden years." Information provided will be useful to people of all ages, either for themselves or in connection with their care of parents and grandparents.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m.- Noon. Lunch will be provided. After lunch, the presenters will be on hand for one-on-one consultations.
Christ Episcopal Church is located at 5910 Babcock Boulevard in the North Hills.
Please register for this seminar at http://www.christchurchnorthhills.org/events-2/final-affairs-seminar-june-14-2014/
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 Used Book Sale at Calvary
The Bookstore at Calvary will hold its annual Used Book Sale on Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 Open Elected Diocesan Positions
Recommendations are now being taken by the diocesan Nominating Committee for leadership positions to be elected at the 149th Diocesan Convention, November 7 & 8, 2014, Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh.
Positions are open on the Standing Committee, Board of Trustees, Committee on Constitution and Canons, Cathedral Chapter, Disciplinary Board, Commission on Ministry, and the Growth Fund.
The recommendation form with submission instructions is here (PDF)
Deadline for consideration is June 15, 2014. |
Bishop McConnell Visitation Schedule:
June 8: Christ Church, North Hills
June 10: Sheldon Calvary Camp, Conneaut, OH, Staff Commissioning
June 15: St. Stephen's, Wilkinsburg
June 22: St. Brendan's, Franklin Park
June 29: St. Thomas, N. Cambria
2014 Diocesan Convention Documents Available: The 149th Convention of the Diocese of Pittsburgh will meet November 7 & 8, 2014 at Trinity Cathedral. Documents related to convention are available on the diocesan web site at www.episcopalpgh.org/2014-diocesan-convention.
Progressive Episcopalians of Pittsburgh: Bishop McConnell will speak and answer questions on the state of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. Monday, June 16, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall of Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, East Liberty.
Save the Date: The Clergy Conference will be held at Antiochian Village October 8 - 10, 2014. The Clergy Association is in the midst of solidifying a speaker and a schedule. Details will be released as soon as they are available.
Save the Date II: The diocesan Social Justice and Outreach Committee has scheduled a work session at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in Duquesne for Saturday, November 22. Additional details to come.
Diocesan Office Summer Hours: The diocesan office will be closed at Noon on Fridays through Labor Day.
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Parting Shots (Video, actually)
St Paul's, Mt. Lebanon, threw a gala premiere party at the Galleria Cinemas on Thursday, June 5, to celebrate the opening of "The Fault In Our Stars." A portion of the blockbuster was filmed at the church in 2013. KDKA-TV covered the event and their story is here.
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All submissions to the Grace Happens newsletter and diocesan web site are welcome and should be sent to info@episcopalpgh.org. Please be sure to include your contact information with any submission.
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