The Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania

SBF Altoona
2020-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

SBF Lancaster
2020-12-13 14:00 - 15:00

SBF Southern
2020-12-15 18:00 - 19:00

CHRISTMAS BREAK - Diocesan Office Closed
2020-12-24 00:00 - 2021-01-03 23:59

Christmas Eve Holy Choral Eucharist at St. Stephen's Cathedral
2020-12-24 21:00 - 22:00
Bishop Scanlan, preaching; Dean Welin, Celebrant
Join on FB Live: https://www.facebook.com/saint.stephens.cathedral

Christmas Day Choral Holy Eucharist at St. Stephen's Cathedral
2020-12-25 10:15 - 11:15
Dean Welin, preaching; Bishop Scanlan, Celebrant
Join on FB Live: https://www.facebook.com/saint.stephens.cathedral

SSFM Winter Term begins
2021-01-04 00:00 - 23:59

SSFM Webinar: Releasing our Resiliency/Sparking our Imagination
2021-01-09 10:00 - 12:00
In response to the anxiety of these times, Rev. Dr. Gina Campbell will bring her considerable skills back to the Stevenson School for “Releasing our Resiliency/Sparking our Imagination,” a webinar offered at no charge to all clergy, lay leaders, students, and friends of the school, courtesy of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. This time of “calming the body and angering the soul” will help us all reflect on restorative leadership practices for these times of high-anxiety. Join us from 10 am to noon on Saturday, January 9. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyVHb8zjiIXV8m4KjVYVDkFpRU9yf-DOYQa0FBiN-ELEyO-w/viewform?gxids=7628

Allison Carnahan Ordination
2021-01-09 14:00 - 15:00

COM regular meetings (2nd Tuesday of each month)
2021-01-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-02-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-09 13:00 - 16:00

Diocesan Youth Leaders Meeting
2021-01-13 19:00 - 20:00

SbF Harrisburg
2021-01-17 14:00 - 15:00

Where do I Fit in the Dream of God Book Discussion
2021-01-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-01-27 19:00 - 20:00
Join us on Facebook live for an opportunity to engage Verna Dozier’s book, The Dream of God: A Call to Return to re-connect and reawaken your sense of call as well as rediscover your discipleship. Read and reflect with members of the Commission on Ministry. Find the event on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diocpa

COM Retreat for Postulants and Candidates
2021-01-23 09:00 - 12:00

Encountering Jesus Together
2021-01-25 09:00 - 15:00
Led by Deacon Marsha Roscoe and Pastor Richard Jorgensen. With an Epiphany theme, we invite you to join us for morning prayer, scripture engagement, time for solitude, and small group interactions as we encounter Jesus together! Intentional space is offered throughout the day to be “zoom/device” free and to enjoy lunch and respite.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcu2vqT8oGtQnmzYU9tGAqUG0Tu_l3Q_H

Praying about Struggle, Rest, and Reconciliation
2021-01-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-02-02 19:00 - 20:00
Beginning on January 19th and for the five weeks following, Bishop Scanlan will participate in a special Zoom call live on Facebook from 7-8 pm. All are welcome to join in this hour in which we will study scripture, offer prayer and share in contemplative silent prayer as the Spirit speaks to us. This offering will focus on scripture stories of struggle, reconciliation, and restoration. This project of prayer and study is for everyone: come as you are with an open heart and please join as much or as little as you want or are able. We will work together to transform, love, and empower one another.

Join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/diocpa

Scripture Passages for Study:

Jan. 19 – The Garden and the Fall, Genesis Ch. 2, 3Jan. 26 – Family Strife, Genesis Ch 4, 25:19-28: 1a Feb. 2 – National Siege, Jeremiah Ch. 31, 52Feb 9 – Loving Reconciliation, Luke 15: 11-32Feb 16 – The New Jerusalem, Revelation Ch. 18-22

SbF Northern Tier
2021-01-30 10:00 - 11:00

SbF Susquehanna
2021-01-31 14:00 - 15:00

Where do I Fit in the Dream of God Book Discussion
2021-02-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-02-10 19:00 - 20:00
January 20, 27, February 3, and 10 at 7:00 PM
Join us on Facebook live for an opportunity to engage Verna Dozier’s book, The Dream of God: A Call to Return to re-connect and reawaken your sense of call as well as rediscover your discipleship. Read and reflect with members of the Commission on Ministry. Find the event on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diocpa

Praying about Struggle, Rest, and Reconciliation
2021-02-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:00
Beginning January 19th and for the five weeks following, Bishop Scanlan will participate in a special Zoom call live on Facebook from 7-8 pm. All are welcome to join in this hour in which we will study scripture, offer prayer and share in contemplative silent prayer as the Spirit speaks to us. This offering will focus on scripture stories of struggle, reconciliation, and restoration. This project of prayer and study is for everyone: come as you are with an open heart and please join as much or as little as you want or are able. We will work together to transform, love, and empower one another.

Join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/diocpa

Scripture Passages for Study:

Jan. 19 – The Garden and the Fall, Genesis Ch. 2, 3Jan. 26 – Family Strife, Genesis Ch 4, 25:19-28: 1a Feb. 2 – National Siege, Jeremiah Ch. 31, 52Feb 9 – Loving Reconciliation, Luke 15: 11-32Feb 16 – The New Jerusalem, Revelation Ch. 18-22

40 Ways: a Heart for Social Justice
2021-02-24 19:00 - 2021-03-24 20:00
Bishop Scanlan will host one-hour discussions on February 24, March 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 7 – 8 PM on Facebook Live

On February 24, Bishop Scanlan began hosting a Lenten program on Facebook titled, “40 Ways: a Heart for Social Justice.” The Bishop, along with co-hosts and special guests, will discuss how we develop a capacity for social justice work and how we consider it an important part of our Christian discipleship.

Please join us as we discuss this important work and come together as Christians to find hope and to draw strength from each other in these days. To join this event, click here. Please note, you do not need a Facebook account to watch the live stream. For non-Facebook user instructions, click here.

PALM SUNDAY
2021-03-28 00:00 - 23:59

Maundy Thursday Agape Feast produced by St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Trinity Pro Cathedral, Williamsport
2021-04-01 19:00 - 20:00
Agape Feast producedby St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Trinity Pro
Cathedral, Williamsport
This will be broadcasted and premiered to the SSEC Facebookpage
https://www.facebook.com/saint.stephens.cathedral/ and broadcasted and scheduled on the diocesan page https://www.facebook.com/diocpa/

Good Friday Service at St. Stephen's Cathedral
2021-04-02 12:00 - 13:00
The Way of the Cross, with prayer and music at St.Stephen’s Cathedral
https://www.facebook.com/saint.stephens.cathedral/
