August 11, 2016

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151st Convention

Fall ECW Grants

Fall ECW Scholarships

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Nomination Deadline for Elections at Diocesan Convention Extended Until August 15

The nominating committee for the elections to be held at Diocesan Convention on November 4-5, 2016, of clergy and lay people to membership on various governing bodies and committees of the diocese has extended the deadline for nominations to be submitted. The new deadline is August 15, 2016. The deadline is being extended because of increased interest being expressed in running for office.

Self-nominations are encouraged and accepted and you do not need to be a deputy to Diocesan Convention to run for election. All positions carry a term of three years, except for the Standing Committee which has a four-year term.

Nomination forms are available at the "Convention 16" tab on the diocesan web site, along with a brief description of the canonical responsibilities of each of the boards and committees.

We invite all faithful Episcopalians to prayerfully consider volunteering to serve the diocese as best suits their time and talents. The Co-Chairs of the Nominating Committee are the Rev. Nancy Chalfant-Walker and Mr. Russell Ayres. If anyone has questions about any of the work of any of the diocesan committees, feel free to contact Nano at nanojon@gmail.com, or Russ at rwayresiii@gmail.com.

ECW Fall 2016 Grant Applications Available

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 2016 Grants must be submitted before September 1, 2016.

ECW Fall 2016 Memorial Fund Scholarship Applications Available

The 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 89 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.

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, 2016. The application form is available online by clicking here.

For additional information please contact Nancy Kenny at 724-325-4769.

Grace Happens upcoming publication dates with deadline for submissions:

September 6 (Submissions due August 30)

September 20 (Submissions due September 13)
October 4 (Submissions due September 27)
October 18 (Submissions due October 11)

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.