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 ECW Fall 2014 Scholarships Available
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) established the Memorial Membership Fund to aid students with educational grants. The fund was begun in 1927 to be used for two missionary training scholarships. In the 87 years of its existence, the scope of the fund has widened to include nursing, theology and other humanitarian fields of study.
Funds are raised through gifts from individuals or groups in memory of a loved one or friend. This money is invested and the interest used for the granting purposes.
Each applicant must:
- be an Episcopalian in good standing (active) in a parish in the Diocese of Pittsburgh,
- have completed one year of college or the equivalent,
- be pursuing education in either church or humanitarian related fields,
- submit an application, including a letter stating goals and need, and
- submit a reference letter from their parish priest.
To apply for the scholarship:
- FIRST: Write a letter describing your goals for your education and work afterwards.
- SECOND: Arrange for your parish priest to send a letter of reference.
- THIRD: ONLY AFTER THE LETTERS ARE DONE, complete the application form at the end of the article. DO NOT SEND THIS FORM WITHOUT THE TWO LETTERS ACCOMPANYING IT.
The Memorial Membership Committee will consider each request based on individual need and circumstances. Scholarships are completely unencumbered and may be used as needed to aid the recipient in achieving their educational goals. Each eligible applicant is able to apply once a year for three years.
The applications must be received prior to September 10, 2014. The application form is available online by clicking here.
For additional information please contact Nancy Kenny at 724-325-4769.
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The Diocese of Pittsburgh's Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be making outreach grants in the Fall.
The ECW particularly seeks to support hands-on ministries that help children, adults and families in need of assistance with food, nutrition, health care, housing, education and counseling.
The grants are primarily designed for ministries within the diocese and with the goal of even distribution across all districts. It is hoped that these small grants will enable the continuation of existing ministries on the local level. However, the ECW will continue its policy of also awarding grants to some national and international ministries such as Episcopal Relief & Development.
Click here for the grant application and submission instructions.
Applications for the Fall 2014 grants must be submitted before September 1, 2014.
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Established by the Auxiliary of St. Margaret Foundation in May, the new St. Margaret Chapel Fund will provide financial support to the Chapel at UPMC St. Margaret, located near Aspinwall. Monies from the Chapel Fund will provide ongoing maintenance of the Chapel and the organ; expenses associated with non-denominational worship services held monthly in the Chapel - such as the annual Chaplain honorarium and payment to the organists; as well as for the purchase of candles, seasonal altar flowers, prayer books, hymnals, track rack publications, and other items as needed.
Funding of the St. Margaret Chapel Fund will be maintained through Auxiliary fundraising activities and through private donations, including monies deposited in the Chapel's donation box.
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Seeing the Face of God in Each Other
Anti-Racism Workshop
October 3 & 4, 2014, at Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (Squirrel Hill) 412-422-7100
Friday, October 3 - 3:00 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, October 4 - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To meet canon requirements, attendance is mandatory both days. The workshop is FREE.
Click here to register online.
The Anti-Racism Commission would like to remind you that all elected leaders, both diocesan and parish, are required by resolutions passed at both our Diocesan Convention and General Convention to have completed Anti-Racism Training.
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TREC Plans Churchwide Meeting for October 2
Live webcast planned; in-person attendance at National Cathedral encouraged
[Episcopal News Service] As directed in its enabling resolution C095 approved by the 77th General Convention in 2012, the Task Force for Reimagining the Episcopal Church (TREC) will convene a churchwide meeting on October 2 at 7:30 pm Eastern time.
The purpose of the meeting is "to receive responses to the proposed recommendations to be brought forward to the 78th General Convention."
The meeting will be webcast live from Washington National Cathedral. Although the meeting will be open to the entire church, TREC encourages attendance from each diocese: a bishop, a lay deputy, a clerical deputy, and one person under the age of 35.
There is no fee to attend in-person or to watch the live webcast. However, registration for in-person attendance is requested; register here. Registration is not required but is encouraged for viewing the webcast.
More about this webcast from Episcopal News Service here.
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Joint Nominating Committee Presents Second of Three Essays
[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs] The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has issued the following information.
The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) continues its work to prepare The Episcopal Church for the election of the 27th Presiding Bishop at General Convention next summer. The Committee publishes the second of three essays designed to begin a discussion about the election which will take place in the summer of 2015.
The second essay outlines the current roles, functions, and responsibilities of the Presiding Bishop. This first essay described the basic time-line and steps of the nominating and election process. The third essay will discuss how the constitutional/canonical role of the office has changed and evolved from being the senior bishop by consecration who presiding over meetings of the House of Bishops to the complex multifaceted position it is today.
It is the hope of the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop that all members of General Convention and all Episcopalians will take the time to read these brief essays to learn the importance of what we will do next summer.
The JNCPB is comprised of a lay member, a priest or deacon, and a bishop elected from each of the nine provinces of the Episcopal Church, plus two youth representatives, appointed by the President of the House of Deputies. The General Convention Deputies and bishops serve a three-year term to conclude at the close of General Convention 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT.
Read the complete essay here.
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 ESC Accepting Applications
Episcopal Service Corps invites men and women in their 20s to work for justice, live in Christian community, grow in leadership, and deepen their faith life in programs all across the United States.
Episcopal Service Corps (ESC) is accepting applications from 21-29 year-olds to serve in 2014-15. Interested young adults should apply as soon as possible, positions are filling up.
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The 2014 Diocesan Leadership and Calendaring Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon at St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon. Invitations were sent via email. Contact Judi Rogers at jrogers@episcopalpgh.org for more information.
Classiest Yard Sale in Pittsburgh: Friday, August 1, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Renaissance Sunday in Highland Park: To celebrate the completion of their Opening Doors capital campaign and the launch of the new focus on outreach, St. Andrew's, Highland Park has designated. Sunday, September 7, as Renaissance Sunday. More here.
Volunteers Needed: Are you willing to be involved in making sure our diocese and parishes are ready to respond when a disaster comes? The diocesan disaster preparedness coordinators need volunteers. Additional information here.
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. 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. A full list and description of the positions is available here. The recommendation form with submission instructions is here.
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.
Diocesan Pre-convention Information Sessions Scheduled: Tuesday, October 21, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill; Thursday, October 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills; Sunday, October 26, 2:00-3:30 p.m. at St. Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church, Ligonier.
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 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 office will be closed at Noon on Fridays through Labor Day.
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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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