Saturday, May 2, 3 p.m., followed by a social hour at
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wilkinsburg

Lay witness: Carolyn Booker, St. Stephen's, Wilkinsburg
Lay response: Kerri Ochap, St. Stephen's, McKeesport
Clergy response: The Rev. Bill Geiger, Christ Church, Indiana

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Bring a friend. All are welcome to attend this Cursillo event.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 600 Pitt Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 412-243-6100

 

St. David's Episcopal Church has announced that Kevin Kramer will be the guest speaker at the Senior Informational Outreach event. The event, which will include the Maintain Your Brain Seminar, is designed to provide senior citizens with information about the services available to them.

 

The event will be held May 9 from 1-4 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, 925 E. McMurray Road in Venetia, PA.

 

Recent research suggests that an individual can delay the effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by building a "cognitive reserve." Kevin Kramer, who has over 30 years of experience in his field, will discuss ways to build the "cognitive reserve" during the Maintain Your Brain Seminar. While the event itself focuses on services for senior citizens, everyone is encouraged to attend this interactive seminar because it is never too early to begin building a "cognitive reserve." Those in attendance will also receive a copy of Kevin Kramer's booklet, "Memory Maintenance for All Ages."

 

The Senior Informational Outreach event will also host a number of vendors from the community to provide people with further information about their services, including Senior Living Advisors, Sunrise Assisted Living, and Bethany Hospice, among others. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For more information on the event or to reserve a space, contact Sue Schmidt, Event Coordinator, at sue.schmidty@gmail.com.

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On Friday, April 17, teenagers from around the diocese met for PYI's annual teen lock-in at Calvary Episcopal Church in East Liberty. 

A candlelit worship service was the spiritual highlight of the night. Thanks to everyone who attended, and special thanks to Calvary; Christ Church, North Hills and St. Thomas, Oakmont.

 

The latest issue of "Feed My Sheep," the regular newsletter from the diocesan Children's Ministry Team (CMT) is now available here. This issue features:

• A Holy Week walk at St. Brendan's, Franklin Park
• Great ideas for summer and beyond
• Changes to PA state laws affecting volunteers who work with children

The next CMT lunch is May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Olive Garden on Greentree Road - anyone involved in Children's Ministry in the diocese is welcome to attend.

 

 

Anyone interested in pursuing lay or ordained leadership is encouraged to attend Ministry Exploration Day on Saturday, May 2 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mt. Lebanon. This is the annual opportunity to learn about our vision for ministry in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, to understand the discernment and ordination process for those called to ordained ministry, and to explore the option of lay ministry.

 

Individuals are encouraged to attend with their Rector and spouse or significant other. This is an opportunity to meet the Bishop and members of the Commission on Ministry and to learn more about lay leadership or service as deacon or priest.

 

Ministry Exploration Day starts at 9 a.m. and ends by 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at St. Paul's, 1066 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon 15228. Lunch will be provided.

 

Please register for this event by clicking here.

 

If you have any questions about the event or our discernment and ordination process, please email or call the Rev. Lou Hays, Chair of the Commission on Ministry, at lou@stpaulspgh.org or 412-531-7153.

 

A Lecture and Workshop Featuring Author Dr. Jacqueline Battalora
Saturday, May 2, 2015, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join the African American Program of the Heinz History Center and the Episcopal Church, Province III as they present acclaimed author and educator Dr. Jacqueline Battalora for a lecture and workshop on race and freedom in America.

 

Click here for additional information and registration instructions.

[April 27, 2015] The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has released the following concerning nominating bishops from the floor for the position of Presiding Bishop:

 

The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) wishes to announce its process for nominating bishops to the office of the Presiding Bishop from the floor at General Convention in June 2015.

 

The JNCPB is canonically charged with "establishing a timely process for any bishop or deputy to express the intent to nominate any other member of the House of Bishops from the floor at the time the Joint Nominating Committee presents its nominees to the joint session of the two Houses, and for each Bishop so nominated to be included in the information distributed about the nominees." Canon I.2.1(e)(2)

 

The procedure established by the JNCPB for nominations from the floor is as follows:

 

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