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 Come to St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon, on January 21-23, 2016, for Trinity Institute 2016. This year's theme is "Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice." Scheduled speakers include:
This year's conference provides a great opportunity to listen to some of America's great theologians, ethicists and others tackle the problem of racism in society in general. Then, join in small group conversations as we discuss how race impacts our lives here in southwest Pennsylvania.
For more information on the conference at St. Paul's (including registration costs, scholarships, and additional activities), contact michelle@stpaulspgh.org. |
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Current Events: A Muslim Perspective
On Sunday, January 17 at 9:30 a.m, St. Thomas Church, 378 Delaware Avenue in Oakmont, will host Mr. Mateen Firoz, of the Muslim Community Center of Pittsburgh in Monroeville, who will speak about Islam, jihadism and extremism during an adult education hour.
Mr. Firoz contacted our parish after the terrorist attacks in San Bernardino offering to present a Muslim perspective on these tragic events. All are welcome to hear this presentation.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Ecumenical Ministerial Eucharist
Hosted by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Thursday, January 21, 2016
St. John's Lutheran Church
715 Lincoln Highway North Versailles, PA 15137
Liturgy at 11:00 am + Lunch at 12:00 pm
Suggested Lunch Donation: $12
Please reply by Thursday, January 14 (including dietary restrictions)
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 Flea Market in Carnegie
The Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Avenue in Carnegie, is holding a Flea Market on Friday, January 22 & Saturday, January 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday we will be closed from Noon to 1 p.m. Items to be sold are used books, videos, magazines, framed art, picture frames, etc. Since the January weather is so unpredictable, a snow date is scheduled for Sunday, January 24, from 1-3 p.m.
Donations of items listed above will be gladly accepted. To donate or for more information, call Joyce Corkery at 412-276-0366.
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St. Thomas Church, 378 Delaware Avenue in Oakmont is sponsoring a Homemade Spaghetti Dinner
Friday, January 22, 2016
5 to 7 p.m.
In the Parish Hall
412-828-9680
Includes homemade bread and salad.
Make a donation to help those in need.
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Courtesy Christopher Horner, Tribune-Review
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St. Brendan's Speaker Series
Proudly Presents
Greg Brown
Pirates Broadcaster
"Chasing Your Dream"
January 24, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
Ballpark Snacks 6:30 p.m.
Help us Raise the Jolly Roger!
Adults $12; Phone reserved $10; Students $7
412-364-5974
Raffle winners will be announced at the end of the evening
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The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
Celebrates Absalom Jones
Ordained in 1804, Absalom Jones was the first African American to be ordained to the priesthood of the Episcopal Church. He is listed on the Episcopal calendar of saints and blessed on the date of his death - February 13, 1818.
Celebration Theme:
Race to Reconciliation: Prayer
328 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
 Friday Evening, February 12, 2016
WORD WAR Movement
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Reception Following
Mission: To use our words - speaking the truths of the Gospel- to reach, revive, and rescue all people on earth.
 Saturday Morning, February 13, 2016
Holy Eucharist
Bishop McConnell, Celebrant
The Rev. Randy Callendar, Guest Preacher
10:30 a.m.
Lunch Following (Free Will Offering)
The Rev. Callendar is the Rector at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD. He serves as UBE's youth advisor and is an active member of the following organizations in the Diocese of PA: The Black Clergy, the Anti-Racism Commission, and Youth Advisory Committee.  Registration Deadline: February 5, 2016
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 Calvary 2016 Lent Theological Reading Group
This year the group will be reading The Scapegoat by Ren� Girard, one of the most important intellectual thinkers of the late 20th century, who died last year.
As the frontispiece notes, in this text Girard "elucidates striking thematic and structural similarities between myths and persecution texts" and uncovers the same collective violence in the Christian Passion. However, "Christ breaks the mythic cycle of violence and the sacred and provides the model that has enabled Western culture to demystify its own violence."
The group will be meeting in the Evans Room from 7-9 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 17, Feb. 24, Mar. 2, Mar. 9, and Mar. 16. Copies of the text will be available in the Calvary bookstore. Please contact Jamie McMahon if you have any questions or to sign up for the email list at jamie.mcmahon@gmail.com.
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Treasurer Training Workshop
Saturday, February 20th - 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Diocesan Offices on the 3rd floor of Trinity Cathedral,
325 Oliver Ave, Pittsburgh, 15222
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.
The program will be presented by Kathi Workman, Treasurer and the Rev. Canon Ted Babcock, Director of Administration. Coffee, tea, and muffins will be served at 9:30 a.m. and training will begin at 10 a.m. sharp!
Topics to be covered include:
- Clergy Compensation Guide, Payroll, and Pension Overview
- Church Budgeting/Bookkeeping/Internal Controls
- Tax Requirements
- Diocesan Assessment
- Parochial Reports
- Denominational Health Plan Highlights
- Property Insurance/Medical Insurance including HDHP with Health Savings Account
- Audit
- Grant and Loan Programs
- Question and Answer Session
A portion of the material presented will be a repeat of the 2015 training material. However, the content for many topics has been expanded to include additional, more detailed information. Please indicate specific topics and questions you would like to have addressed. Ample time will be reserved for a Question and Answer Session at the end of the workshop.
This workshop will be available by webinar if you are unable to attend in person.
Please register online by clicking here and indicate whether you will be attending in person or by webinar when registering.
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 Tidbits from the Archives
On January 2, 1921, Calvary Church broadcasts the first ever radio broadcast of a religious service
The diocesan archives 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:
January 17:Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh January 31: St. Paul's, Monongahela February 7: St. Stephen's, McKeesport February 14: All Souls, North Versailles
Parish leadership is reminded to complete and submit this form at least two weeks in advance of their visitation.
Save the Date I: All clergy of the diocese please save the date for a mandatory Safe Church Training, Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Calvary Episcopal Church, East Liberty. More information to follow.
Save the Date II: All acolytes and young people are invited to a special Acolyte & Youth Ministry Festival and Eucharist at Trinity Cathedral on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Details to come.
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Grace Happens upcoming publication dates with deadline for submissions:
January 26 (Submissions due January 19)
February 9 (Submissions due February 2)
February 23 (Submissions due February 16)
March 8 (Submissions due March 1)
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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