24 June 2021
Dear Members of the Episcopal Church in Central PA,
Scroll below to read about diocesan convention, news and happenings, and opportunities from The Stevenson School for Ministry.
| All About Convention |
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* This year, Convention will be a business meeting that will be held on Zoom the evening of October 14 from 6 to 9 pm. * The following weekend on Saturday, October 23, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will join us to celebrate our common faith and the renewal and rebirth of ministry in the post-covid era. This event will be held at Spooky Nook in Lancaster and will include a children’s event, worship service, celebration, and luncheon. All are welcome to attend. Details will be updated at https://diocesecpa.org/diocesanconvention/ as they develop. |
Mark your Calendars Please make certain your parish has submitted all needed documentation. Parish Data Needed: If you have not done so already, please submit the following documentation: |
| Diocesan News and Happenings |
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Request from Diocesan Migration Ministry Resource Group to Assist Newly Arriving Refugees |
 Save the Date forThe Love Gala Sunday, September 19th The Love Gala will be held at St. Andrew’s in the Valley on Sunday, September 19th from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Sponsored by the Bishop Nathan Baxter Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians and in support of the Dr. George H. and Mrs. Hettie S. Love “Love of Learning” Scholarship. |
The deadline for submissions has been extended to July 15 |
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 Bishop Out of the BoxThursday, July 1at 2 PM For the July Bishop Out of the Box, Bishop Scanlan will be the in Lancaster area working with Deacon Stacey Catigano, serving the homeless. This event will be properly social distanced and follow recommended CDC COVID-19 Guidelines. If you would like to get involved, please contact scatigano@gmail.com. |
 Planning for Wellness (PFW) ConferencesProvince III – Washington DC on September 8-9 Starting this fall, CPG will combine scheduled events into Provincial PFWs instead of separate Diocesan PFWs. CPG will provide a conference in each of the 8 provinces annually. This will give active clergy and their spouses/partners the opportunity to choose where s/he would like to attend and the date that works best for them. They are also introducing a virtual PFW event in the fall to provide active clergy with another chance to focus on their well-being, even if an in-person conference is not possible or convenient for them. Our diocese is invited to attend in Washington DC. |
 Save the Date Fall Convocation Meetings Thursday, Sept. 30: Lancaster & Southern Tuesday Oct., 5: Harrisburg & Susquehanna Wednesday Oct. 6: NT, WB, Altoona We strongly suggest that all who are planning to attend Annual Convention, participate in their Convocation’s meeting. These meetings are preparation for Diocesan Convention. We will provide instructions and an orientation for our online business meeting. The meetings are for diocesan clergy, lay delegates, and alternates to Convention, Parish Wardens, Treasurers, Volunteers, and anyone who wants to be involved in diocesan work. |
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