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As adults, we have a responsibility to create and maintain a safe and just society for our children in which to live and work, pray and play. We have failed. And now, it is time for the “little child(ren) to lead us”. (Isaiah 11: 6) God’s mission is of restoring peace and wholeness. Our society […]
Our Bishop has convened a task force, named the Cathedral Study Council, to study the role and function of our Diocesan Cathedral and Pro-Cathedral. This groups charge is to study the historic role of cathedrals, and gather information on the potential future of our cathedrals. You will be asked, in a survey, about your past […]
Clergy Opportunities There are a number of churches in the northern part of our diocese that are in need clergy coverage for services. If you are interested, please contact the Rev. Canon Dan Morrow, dmorrow@diocesecpa.org.
Spring 2018 Convocation Meeting Dates Wednesday, May 9, Northern Tier Thursday, May 10, West Branch Wednesday, May 30, Southern Thursday, May 31, Lancaster Tuesday, June 5, Harrisburg Wednesday, June 6, Susquehanna Wednesday, June 13, Altoona
The Academy for Missional Formation has developed a new system to build diocesan convocation leadership groups. (which have replaced the model of “Thrive” days) are peer-based and centered on learners’ interests, enabling them to gather information, tools, and models that foster creativity and support growth of congregations and convocations. Our goal is to encourage leaders […]
The Southern Convocation of our diocese has been chosen as the first test site of Bishop Scanlan’s, Mission Resource Teams (MRT) initiative. The MRT project will bring together people with unique gifts and skills in our diocese with new opportunities to build relationships and to serve others in our church. We know that transformations in […]
Youth Ministry in Central PA for 2018: Building Community, Deepening Faith and putting it into Action for all youth in Central PA. Two diocesan retreat opportunities for youth. March 16-18, Middle Schoolers New Beginnings a Christian Experience presented by teenagers and adult mentors for youth (grades 6-9). Essential to this ministry is youth leadership that […]
Preparing for leadership Days 2018 We are so thankful to those who completed the brief leadership Day survey to help us learn more about the design and content for our training days that focus on your needs. Please Mark Your Calendars: Saturday, March 17, 2018 Southern Convocation Location TBD Saturday, […]
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