The Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania

Bishop Nichols' Visitation St. John's, Marietta
2025-10-26

Susquehanna Clergy Council Meeting - St. Matthew’s, Sunbury
2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

Harrisburg Clergy Council Meeting - St. John’s, Carlisle
2025-10-28 14:00 - 16:00

Saving Lives: Ending Gun Violence
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
The Savings Lives: Ending Gun Violence interfaith ministry group will hold its next Zoom meeting on October 28.
Co-chairs Bishop Scanlan and The Rev. Jennifer Mattson will discuss the recent move in the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee to advance a suite of gun safety bills and more.
Join the Zoom meeting here.

Harrisburg Convocation Regional Confirmations
2025-11-01

Bishop Nichols' Visitation St. Stephen's, Harrisburg
2025-11-02

Standing Committee regular meetings
2025-11-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-02 13:00 - 15:00
The Standing Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month via Zoom.
You can download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system:
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Souls Together: A Monthly Gathering for Prayer and Conversation
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
In these challenging and divisive times, how do we faithfully respond as Episcopalians? How do we best pray for our leaders and for the health of our nation? How do we live into the Baptismal Covenant in everyday life?
Join Bishop Scanlan and selected guests on the first Thursday of each month as we explore these questions. Participants will share prayer concerns, engage faith seeking understanding, explore their call to Gospel Justice, and build strength in Christian fellowship.
Each session will begin with an introduction of that month’s topic and guidelines for respectful engagement. This conversation is intended to be non-partisan, creating a safe space for dialogue across the breadth of understanding of issues in our world today. The theme for November will gratitude. How we intentionally notice the things that feed us. Please come with thoughts about how we find hope. How do we notice and offer gratitude? How do we focus on shining a light in a world of darkness?
Souls Together: A Monthly Gathering for Prayer and Conversation
First Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register
And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25)

Faith That Feeds
2025-11-07 07:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s, Lancaster, 321 Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
This all-day food drive and prayer vigil includes an interfaith prayer service at 8:30 a.m. Throughout the day volunteers will take donations to replenish St. John’s Food Pantry. To volunteer, you can sign-up on POWER Interfaith Lancaster County Facebook page or email gretchenierien@gmail.com. To donate, you can use the drive-by donation drop-off on Chestnut Street or pull into the parking lot and bring food to the courtyard. St. John’s has also set up an Amazon Wish List so people can have food sent directly to them. You are also invited to send monetary donations. Find those details here. Items requested include:

Tuna/Chicken in water
Vegetables (green beans, corn, mixed veg)
Canned fruit/fruit cocktail
Cereal
Spaghetti
Misc. Pasta
Tuna/Chicken Helper
Mac and cheese
Soup (tomato, chicken noodle, vegetable), etc.
Baked beans
Peanut butter
Rice

Household size toiletries:

Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Razors
Toilet paper
Diapers

Free Community Thanksgiving Meal
2025-11-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Crispus Attucks Center, 407 Howard Ave., Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
This community Thanksgiving Meal, in honor of lives lost to gun violence, is supported by many volunteers from our Lancaster Episcopal churches. It feeds close to 300 people. Everyone is welcome. Those interested in volunteering can email endallmovement@gmail.com.

Visitation St. James, Lancaster
2025-11-09

Veteran's Day - Diocesan Office Closed
2025-11-11

COM regular meetings (2nd Tuesday of each month)
2025-11-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-09 13:00 - 16:00

St. Paul—Considering Who Paul May Have Been
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
You can learn a lot about (Saul) Paul by talking with a variety of historians, theologians, preachers, and everyday people. Lots of what they say about this “weird” first-century descendant of Abraham and Christ follower depends upon what context and biases they bring. Much also depends upon what the Pauline Epistles and Luke’s Acts of the Apostles may or may not say—in Paul’s day and the days since then. Thus, it is critical for those interested in Paul to form an objective, challenging interpretation of who the “Jewish” apostle to the Gentiles was, as well as who he has become throughout Christianity’s history and theologies.
To that end, The Rev. Jim Strader-Sasser, Priest-in-Charge at Prince of Peace, Gettysburg, will offer a three-part online adult education series spanning three Tuesdays, Nov. 11-25, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Each session will close with Compline for those participants who desire to pray before the night ends.
The series will offer a chronological pilgrimage with Paul and an interpretation of his ministries through an array of “hermeneutics,” including Rev. Jim’s, as informed by a reading of many Pauline texts. Rev. Jim will also include photos and stories from his travels around Greece earlier this year.
Find the Zoom link here and contact Rev. Jim at fatherjim@gettysburgepiscopal.org or 717-334-6463 with any questions.

Jazz Vespers
2025-11-16 17:00 - 18:00 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 255 S Derr Dr, Lewisburg, PA, United States
Jazz Vespers combines the traditional structure of Evening Prayer with the improvisatory sounds of American jazz and gospel music. You’re invited to join St. Andrew’s Lewisburg as they welcome Rick Hirsch (saxophones), Clay Wulbrecht (piano), Bob Hart (bass), and Eric Ian Farmer (vocals), with their rector Rev. Kevin Lowe on drums.
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Bishop-in-Residence at Brookland Retreat Center
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-21 | Brookland Retreat Center, 3714 Fox Hill Rd, Ulysses, PA, United States
On November 17-21, diocesan members are invited to come to Brookland Retreat Center, set in the beautiful mountains of Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier, for a self-guided retreat while Bishop Audrey Scanlan is in residence. The Bishop will read the Offices in the All Saints Chapel each day and will also be available for spiritual and pastoral counsel. You can participate as you feel called, for however many days you wish, and stay onsite or nearby.
Onsight Lodging Option: Onsite lodging is provided in large, shared bedrooms in our Retreat House, one designated for women and one for men. Each has a maximum capacity of four. All bedrooms are on the second floor, which is not handicapped-accessible. Those staying onsite will bring their own bed and bath linens. The cost is $35 per person per night; sign up for as many as you wish, if capacity is available.
Offsite Lodging/ Commuter Option: If you wish for more privacy or accessibility, you can select the Commuter Option and book your own room at one of these local bed and breakfasts. The cost for commuters to take part in the residency program is $20 per person per day.
Susquehannock Lodge
5039 US 6 West
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 435-2163 or email: susquelgcarol@penn.com
Oak Hall Bed & Breakfast
26 S Brookland Rd.
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 435-1184
Meals: Each participant is responsible for bringing their own food. A well-equipped kitchen is available for preparing your meals.
To register: Click this link. The registration deadline is November 10.
For questions, contact: Rev. Deacon Stuart Scarborough, Diocesan Property Manager, sscarborough@diocesecpa.org
or 717-585-0576

New Organ Dedication and Concert — St. Stephen's Cathedral, Harrisburg
2025-11-23 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Harrisburg, 221 North Front St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101
The public is invited to St. Stephen’s Cathedral on November 23 at 4 p.m. as they dedicate their magnificent new Marshall & Ogletree Organ! Erik Meyer, prestigious organist from the Philadelphia Cathedral, will join in presenting a concert of dedication. He will also accompany the Cathedral Choir in singing Charles Wood’s “O Thou the Central Orb,” a beloved anthem of the Anglican tradition. All the details can be found at www.musicbytheriver.org.
St. Stephen’s Music Director, Matt Topping, is also inviting members of any parish choirs to join their choir in singing at this concert. This form contains all the details for choir members who would like to join including the music itself, rehearsal information, dress code, and more.
If you have any questions about participating in the concert, please contact Matt Topping at music@ststep.org.

Thanksgiving Holiday - Diocesan Office Closed
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28

Souls Together: A Monthly Gathering for Prayer and Conversation
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
In these challenging and divisive times, how do we faithfully respond as Episcopalians? How do we best pray for our leaders and for the health of our nation? How do we live into the Baptismal Covenant in everyday life?
Join Bishop Scanlan and selected guests on the first Thursday of each month as we explore these questions. Participants will share prayer concerns, engage faith seeking understanding, explore their call to Gospel Justice, and build strength in Christian fellowship.
Each session will begin with an introduction of that month’s topic and guidelines for respectful engagement. This conversation is intended to be non-partisan, creating a safe space for dialogue across the breadth of understanding of issues in our world today.
Souls Together: A Monthly Gathering for Prayer and Conversation
First Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register
And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25)

Council of Trustees Meeting - All Saints, Selinsgrove
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00

Visitation St. Paul, Manheim
2025-12-07

Cheers to 100 Years at St. Stephen's School
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
You’re invited to join us as we celebrate the 100th birthday of Patricia Cameron, Founder of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School. Enjoy an afternoon of celebration with hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and silent auction, as we honor Mrs. Cameron’s legacy and vision. We hope you will be part of this special tribute to a truly inspiring woman!
Tickets are $75 and can be purchased from the school office by calling 717-238-8590. The school is also taking donations for the silent auction that will be held at the event.
Please RSVP by November 28.

Southern Clergy Council Meeting - St. Andrew's, York
2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:00

Lancaster Clergy Council Meeting - St. Edward’s, Lancaster
2025-12-11 13:00 - 15:00

Visitation St. Andrew's, York
2025-12-14

Emma Rose Di Pace Diaconate Ordination at St. Stephen's Cathedral
2025-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA
See the invitation here.
