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Judge of Elections Jon Delano announces the results at the 150th diocesan convention
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Saturday, November 14, 2015, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Mt. Lebanon
Elected At-Large:
Board of Trustees:
Sue DeWalt, Calvary, East Liberty
Anne Kinsey, Atonement, Carnegie
Melanie Kurtz, St. Matthew's, Homestead
Cathedral Chapter:
The Rev. Garrett Yates, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon
Doug Starr, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon
Commission on Ministry:
The Rev. Michelle Boomgaard, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon
Committee on Constitution and Canons:
The Rev. Michelle Boomgaard, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon
Ansley Westbrook, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon Disciplinary Board:
The Rev. Linda Wilson, All Souls, North Versailles
Betty Duckstein, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon
James Kraus, St. Peter's, Brentwood Growth Fund Committee:
Nancy Bolden, Redeemer, Squirrel Hill Standing Committee:
The Rev. T.J. Freeman, Calvary, East Liberty
Darrell Powell, St. Thomas, Oakmont
Elected by District:
District 1
Chair: Bruce Quayle, Christ Church, North Hills
Vice Chair: Rick Mathews, Christ Church, North Hills
Council: The Rev. Charlie Hamill, Christ Church, North Hills
District 2
Chair: The Rev. Michael Foley, Redeemer, Squirrel Hill
Vice-Chair: Roz Pratt, St. Matthew's, Homestead
Council: The Rev. Carol Henley, Calvary, East Liberty
Trustees: Mary Roehrich, St. Andrew's, Highland Park
District 3
Chair: Jon Delano, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon
Vice-Chair: The Rev. Linda Wilson, All Souls, North Versailles
Council: The Rev. Lou Hays, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon District 4
Chair: The Rev. Dr. Terry Hunt, St. Paul's, Monongahela
Vice-Chair: The Rev. Nancy Threadgill, St. Mark's, Johnstown
Council: Joseph Baird, St. Peter's, Blairsville --Photo courtesy Andy Muhl
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NYOP Kids in WPXI Holiday Parade
The Neighborhood Youth Outreach Program (NYOP) at St. Stephen's, Wilkinsburg, is excited to announce that their kids will be participating in this year's "WPXI Holiday Parade" on Saturday, November 28th.
NYOP's theme will be based on the classic Dr. Seuss book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
The parade begins at 9 a.m. in Downtown Pittsburgh on 5th Avenue. The parade will also be broadcast live on WPXI-Channel 11.
Help cheer these amazing kids and see you at the parade!
Also, read NYOP's most recent newsletter here.
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Let Peace Shine:
Candlelight Vigil for Peace from your Home to the World
Violence exists in all aspects of our lives and throughout the world. Regardless of race, religion, or region we are all touched by violence both locally and globally. As a community we must unite together against violence.
EECM will provide a brief prayer from a multitude of faiths with a community-wide candle lighting to show unity against the violence in our homes, neighborhoods, city, state, nation, and the world.
Event Details
EECM Community House, Main Entrance A, 6140 Station Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
6 p.m. Arrival & Line-Up, 7 p.m. Prayers & Candle Lighting
Candles will be provided.
Please sign-up via Facebook or EventBrite:
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Cyber Shopping This Year?
You Can Help Calvary Camp
Dear Friends of Calvary Camp, We are excited to tell you about our partnership with the Amazon Smile Program! Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase directly to the camp. With most families gearing up for the holiday season now, please consider giving by registering with the Amazon Smile program. 2. Enter Sheldon Calvary Camp into the charity search bar and click enter.  If you have any questions or need assistance signing up, please contact the camp office at (440) 593-4381.We are sincerely grateful for your continued support and love of Calvary Camp over the years. The Calvary Camp Staff |
ECW Pack & Play For The Seamen's Church Institute
On Friday, December 4, at 10 a.m., in the St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon, Parish Hall/Undercroft, ECW members from throughout the diocese will pack Christmas boxes that will be delivered to mariners prior to Christmas.
The Seamen's Church Institute is North America's largest and most comprehensive mariner's service agency, promoting safety, dignity and improved working and living conditions for millions of men and women serving in the maritime workplace. Founded in 1834, the Institute is a voluntary, ecumenical agency affiliated with the Episcopal Church.
A list of items needed for donation is available here. Questions? Contact Betty Duckstein at bette520@msn.com. |
8th Annual Messiah Sing-Along at St. Brendan's
St. Brendan's Episcopal Church is presenting its 8th annual Messiah Sing-Along conducted by Woody Brown. The event is free and everyone is invited to join in the fun of singing this great piece or to just come and listen!
The sing-along will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, at St. Brendan's in Franklin Park. People are encouraged to bring their own music, but scores will be available for purchase at the door.
For more information please visit St. Brendan's website at www.stbrendans.org |
 Resources for Advent
On November 29, the Episcopal Church celebrates the first Sunday of the season of Advent, which will continue for four Sundays, until Christmas Day. The word "advent" is derived from the Latin word adventus, which means "coming," and during this season, the church enters a time of preparation and expectation for the coming of Christ "in power and glory" (Mark 13:26).
This year's Advent campaign for The Episcopal Church website and social media will be based on daily themes highlighting cultural practices and traditions of the season. Each day, beginning Advent I (Nov. 29) through Christmas Day (Dec. 25), history and information, family-centered projects, music, recipes, prayers, and other resources that focus on the day's particular theme will be offered here and throughout their social media outlets. Additional Advent Resources:
AdventWord: The Society of St. John the Evangelist again this year is offering a word-a-day during Advent, asking readers around the world to upload images to social media that reflect the word, creating a global, digital Advent calendar. Information on the project, along with a link to receive each day's word by email, is at http://aco.org/adventword.
St. Nicholas Day: St. Nicholas of Myra, the saint that came to be known as Santa Claus, is celebrated on Dec. 6. Learning about his life, ministry and legacy can make for fun and informative Sunday school lessons. Lots of information is available from the St. Nicholas Center at http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/home/. |
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2016 ECF Fellowship Application
is Now Available
From 1964 to 2015, the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) has named 214 scholars and ministry leaders as ECF Fellows. ECF pleased to announce that the application for the 2016 Fellowship is now open.
ECF believes that by supporting individuals at an early stage in their ministries, scholars and ministry leaders can make a lasting impact on the wider Church.
All applicants to the Fellowship Partners Program should bear the following in mind:
- ECF is committed to strengthening the leadership capability of the Episcopal Church. Applicants to the academic and ministry tracks are asked to describe how they will be developing the next generation of leaders for the Episcopal Church, whether in the context of academia, a local congregation, through a church-wide initiative, or in another setting.
- An ECF Fellowship provides both financial support and networking opportunities. ECF has typically awarded three to four Fellowships per year. New awards range up to $15,000 for the first year and are renewable for an additional two years. In addition to this financial support, new Fellows join a wide network of past Fellows and ECF partners with them so that they may share their knowledge, experience, and best practices with the wider Church.
- The selection process for an ECF Fellowship is highly competitive. A strong application requires a significant investment of time and effort and ECF encourages all applicants to begin this process early. Applications are due on March 11, 2016. ECF will announce the 2016 Fellows in late May of 2016.
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 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Now Available
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 Tidbits from the Archives
On November 20, 1863, St. James Parish in the Strip District re-consecrated their building after recovering from a disastrous fire.
The diocese is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. To help get us all in the proper historical spirit for the occasion, the archive has provided small historical tidbits from the appropriate month for each Grace Happens. Watch to see if your parish shows up in one of them!
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Bishop McConnell's Visitation Schedule:
November 29: Good Shepherd, Hazelwood December 6: Advent, Jeannette December 13: Nativity, Crafton December 20: St. Peter's, Brentwood
Parish leadership is reminded to complete and submit this form at least two weeks in advance of their visitation.
Treasurer Training Workshop: Please mark your calendars for the Treasurer Training Workshop to be held Saturday, February 20th, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The workshop will be held in the diocesan offices on the 3rd floor of Trinity Cathedral, and will also be broadcast via webinar. Please plan to attend this workshop for all new (and long-standing) Treasurers, Financial Administrators, and others interested in the financial aspects of church governance. Additional details to follow.
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Parting Shots
The Social Justice and Outreach Committee participated in a workday at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on November 14. In assembly-line fashion, 22 volunteers packed an impressive 2,550 boxes of food for their Senior Box Program.
--Photos courtesy Jerry Stephenson
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The deadline for submissions for upcoming issues of Grace Happens:
December 8, 2015 - Submissions due Dec 1
December 22, 2015 - Submissions due Dec 15
All submissions to the Grace Happens newsletter and the diocesan web site are welcome and should be sent to info@episcopalpgh.org. When possible, the copy should be in a Word document and all original logos, pictures and artwork should be attached separately. Please be sure to include your contact information with any submission.
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