The Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania

Absalom Jones Day Service & Celebration
2018-03-17 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Honoring Absalom Jones

Saturday, March 17, 2018, 12:00 to 2:30 PM

Absalom Jones Day Service & Celebration
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral
221 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA.

The Union of Black Episcopalians of Central PA, the Bishop Nathan Baxter Chapter, invites you to the 2018 Absalom Jones Celebration on the 17th of March. The service will begin at noon with lunch and the Absalom Jones essay contest awards to follow.
Absalom Jones’ transition from a slave, brought to Philadelphia as a teenager, to becoming the charismatic community leader and respected clergyman he is known for today, is an important part of the Episcopal Church’s history. Discover why Absalom Jones left the Methodist Church and moved to the Episcopal Church, where he is recognized as the first African American priest in the Episcopal Church and the founder of Historic St. Thomas African Episcopal Church in Philadelphia.
One of the goals of our UBE chapter is to work with people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds within the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania.
Through an essay contest, we are encouraging all middle school students to use the example of Absalom Jones’ life to discover ways to overcome obstacles in their own lives.

Family and friends are welcome! The Rt. Rev. Audrey Scanlan, is celebrating and the Rev. Betsy Ivey is preaching. Special guest appearance by “Absalom Jones”. For questions, please contact the Rev. Brenda Taylor, Deacon,bmtaylor@att.net or (717) 877-5272.

To download the essay contest flyer, click here.

To download the essay contest, click here.

New Beginnings
2018-03-16 18:00 - 2018-03-18 12:00
All Middle School Students and Their Friends are Welcome!
New Beginnings #1
A retreat for youth in grades 6-8
What is New Beginnings? “New Beginnings” is a unique ministry in the Diocese of Central PA that shares the love of Christ with the middle school-aged youth of today. Throughout the retreat weekend, the high school youth will minister to the middle school youth. “New Beginnings” speaks, listens, and challenges middle school youth to be positive about themselves, their friends, families and their communities, in a critical time in their lives. This ministry reminds them that we are all children of God, we are special, we are loved, and there is nothing that we cannot overcome with Christ.
Who can go to New Beginnings? Anyone in grades 6-8 may attend. You can attend the weekend as many times as you want during these years.
When is New Beginnings? The “New Beginnings” check-in begins at 6 pm on Friday, March 16th and continues through a special Eucharist at 11 am on Sunday the 18th. (The entire weekend concludes around 12 noon). Activities include a series of songs, skits, movie clips, and small group discussions. Topics such as God’s love, prayer, self, friends, parents, siblings and school is explored with talks introduced by the high school youth and adult members of the team.
New Beginnings #1 is Friday, March 16, 2018 – Sunday, March 18, 2018.
Where is New Beginnings? Camp Mount Luther, just outside of Mifflenburg, PA
How much does New Beginnings cost? Only $125.00 per participant! That includes housing in cabins with other youth, all meals, a t-shirt and an entire weekend of activities!
How do I register for New Beginnings? Click here. Please fill out the information if a scholarship is needed.

In order to prepare materials for the retreat, the registration deadline is March 8, 2018
What do I need to bring with me when I come to New Beginnings? After your registration has been sent in and accepted, you will receive a few additional forms to fill out along with a packing list for the weekend.
What if I have more questions? Please feel free to email or call Mary Ellen Kilp or Theda Tallman at cpayouthcom@gmail.com or 717-475-2785.

Information and Discovery Day
2018-03-03 10:00 - 14:00
A one-day program with Bishop Scanlan, members of the Commission on Ministry and the Stevenson School for Ministry. We are all called to serve God’s Mission. Are you called to serve God in the church and in the community in new ways? Interested in exploring learning and growing in your faith? Imagining new responsibilities in lay ministry. or deacon’s ministry or ministry as a priest?
To register, click here.

Read the Bible in a Year!
2018-02-18 14:00 - 16:00
Join Us As We Read The Bible In A Year!
Feb 18, 2018
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For more information, click here.
Come to a workshop identifying ways parishes across the country are reading the Bible together. Meet with others in the Diocese to learn how you can do this in your parish!
This workshop will be led by Dr. Deirdre Good. Dr. Good earned her Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Harvard University, has taught extensively about the Scriptures at the General Seminary and Drew University, and currently teaches at the Stevenson School of Ministry. She is the Resident Theologian at Trinity Episcopal Church in New York City and acclaimed by her students for her accessibility and plain speaking about the Bible.
Priests and people doing this already note that reading the Bible unleashed energy in unanticipated ways: a tremendous enthusiasm emerged in the congregation for worship, bible study, and service in the community. A priest said, “This is the most exciting thing I’ve done in my ministry.”
If you are interested but unable to attend this day, contact: The Rev. Amy Welin, Acting Dean of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. 717.236.4059 or adwelin@gmail.com

Leadership Day, February 17
2018-02-17 08:00 - 15:00
Leadership Days

Join us for an exciting day as we explore ways to transform our parishes!
To register, click here.
For the agenda for February 17, click here.
For a description of the workshops and bios of the speakers, click here.
Individual Cost: $35.00 or bring a team of 3 or more for $25.00 per person. Lunch included
When?
Next One: Susquehanna Convocation, Saturday, February 17, St. Andrew’s, Lewisburg, Registration opens at 8:30 AM.
We will

Concentrate on common sources of transformation found in our churches.
Delve deep into ways that God’s story is being told by our words, our deeds and in our relationships.
Examine which areas of transformation that we are adept at, and which areas could use some attention.

Childcare is available upon request please contact Robyn Szoke-Coolidge rszoke@diocesecpa.org
What?
The Academy for Missional Formation Leadership Days are designed to resource you now with tools to optimize your missional response and discipleship building.

The tools are delivered through presenters and models that strengthen leadership to transform as we are transformed. Workshop content is based on your survey response.
It is a place to discover the best practices to incorporate Prayer and Worship with Study and Learning in order to engage in Actions that deepen faith and our response to our faith.
Why attend?
Learn more about the sources of transformation, connect to others in your convocation in mission and ministry best practices, and gain competency for missional growth.
Who should attend?
Bring a parish team: invite vestry members, teachers, choir members, worship leaders, and stewardship designers as well as youth group leaders and mission and outreach leaders

Happening 2018
2018-02-16 18:00 - 2018-02-18 12:00
Happening is truly an amazing retreat and you will know God’s love is present the moment you arrive.
Happening is a program for high school youth (and adults too) led by high school youth. It is a spiritual journey and a time for finding, reconnecting, and growing closer to God. It is a fun-filled weekend that does not feel “churchy” at all with a few surprises along the way. You will meet great new people and create lasting friendships with them and memories you will keep forever. We will be exploring biblical text along with fun activities and talks from our high school leaders.

Costs: $150 for First Time Happener, $100 for siblings, $75 for Happening Youth Staff, and $25 for Happening Young Adults.

Scholarships are available. If you need a scholarship, please download and complete this form here, and then send it to Mary Ellen Kilp. Please do not register until after you have heard back about the scholarship as you will be given a code to use during registration.

To register, click here.

Please download, complete and email to Mary Ellen the consent form found here.

For more information, contact Mary Ellen Kilp (cpayouthcom@gmail.com).

Music for Small Parishes & Spring Orientation
2018-02-16 11:00 - 2018-02-17 17:00
Music for Small Parishes Workshop
Join us on Friday, February 16th, when Ellen Johnston, director, of The Center for Liturgy and Music, Virginia Theological Seminary will be with us to lead a creative music workshop specifically designed for congregations with smaller members and minimal resources. This workshop will be held at the St. Cyril Center, Danville PA.
Join us for Eucharist where we will experience a dynamic worship service geared for a small parish. Then, stay for the workshop, which is open to all leaders interested in enhancing the music of their congregation. The cost is $35.00, which includes dinner. If you need overnight accommodations, the cost is $75.00
Schedule

12:45 -Celebrate Eucharist
1:30 -Workshop – Music in Smaller Parishes with Ellen Johnston
1:30 – Liturgical Year
2:00 – The Art of Hymn Selection
3:00 – Break
3:15 – Singing Psalms Simply
4:00 – Q&A
4:30 – Sing
5:00 -Supper

To register for the Eucharist, workshop, and dinner, click here and select the “one day only” option.
Spring 2018 Orientation Weekend
Please join us for our Spring 2018 Orientation weekend in which we will meet as a community of students and faculty.
This weekend is required for all 10-week courses (except Sharing the Lectionary) as a way to meet your faculty member and fellow classmates, discuss the syllabus and course expectations, and begin your journey with the course.
To register for the weekend, click here and select the general option.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Shawn Strout (sstrout@diocesecpa.org).

This is Us: Addiction and Recovery Day
2018-01-27 08:00 - 17:00
This is Us: Addiction and Recovery Day

The Opioid Crisis in Pennsylvania

Jan 27, 2018
Location: St. Thomas, Lancaster. 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.

“We all need a place to heal.” No judgment. All welcome. All loved. Come learn what we can do together with God.

Guest Speakers: John and Lucretia Pacewicz.

Community Resources: The Lancaster Drug and Alcohol Commission and Lancaster Re-Entry Management Organization.

Community resource tables, chaplains & ecumenical prayer service. Free lunch.

Schedule as follows:

8:45-9:00 am Registration with light refreshments

9:00-12:00 pm Featured speakers w/ time for Q & A

12:00 pm-12:30pm Lunch

12:30 pm-1:00 pm Free time (labyrinth, chapel, resource fair)

1:00 pm-1:30 pm Worship

For more information please contact Stacey Catigano, scatigano@gmail.com or (717) 799-9764.

“We all need a place to heal.”

Happening Planning Weekend
2018-01-19 08:00 - 2018-01-21 17:00
Join us for this weekend as we plan for the 2018 Happening event.
To register for the weekend, click here.
