Wardens and Vestry Leaders
Conference
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Attention All Church
Vestry Members!
March 23, 2013, Camp Mt. Luther, 8:30 a.m.-4
p.m.
Safe Church Training
for Vestry Leaders will be the topic of this
year's Vestry Leaders Conference. The
Diocese of Central Pennsylvania is committed to
Zero Tolerance of adult sexual misconduct and/or
child abuse by any member of the clergy,
Postulants and Candidates for Holy Orders, staff
persons, or volunteers. Clergy and all other
leadership in the parish and diocesan staff need
to recognize the dynamics of their relationships
and the potential for harm and abuse.
Bishop David Jones, Bishop in
Residence, will join us during the day.
Vestry leaders will have time to network with
their counterparts from across the diocese during
the lunch break. All vestry leaders are encouraged
to attend the training and help the diocese uphold
our high standards of safety and health for all
people.
Register online here.
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Spending Rules for Endowments
Webinar
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The Episcopal Church Foundation
is offering a webinar for parishes with endowments
or invested savings accounts.
Spending Rules for Endowments March 14, 2013 -
Using proper spending rules with your endowment is
key to maintaining confidence and trust with your
congregation and a key component of proper
endowment management. Participants will learn
about policies and practices to protect, manage,
and grow your existing endowment. Presented by Ken
Quigley, ECF Program Director Thursday, March 14,
2013 at 7 p.m. Register online here.
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Convention
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The 143rd Diocesan Convention
will take place at the Ramada Conference Center,
State College. Registration will open online in
March.
Convention hosts: Lancaster
Convocation, The Rev. Jonathan
Currier and Mrs. Judy Donnelly
(conveners)
Friday evening, June 7 -
Briefings and discussions
Saturday, June 8 - Business session
The featured keynote speaker is The
Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Diocese of
Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Episcopal Youth Presence at Diocesan Convention
The Diocese of Central
Pennsylvania celebrates young people who are the
church and affirm that we need their voice, gifts,
and leadership to fully represent who we are as
the body of Christ. Students in grades 10-12 may
apply to be one of 14 Youth Delegates who have
seat, and voice during our 143rd Diocesan
Convention. Find out more and apply
here.
Diocesan Committee Nominations
Read the names of
clergy and lay nominees for Standing Committee,
Council of Trustees and Disciplinary Board.
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Attention: All Clergy &
Elected Lay Delegates
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Spring Diocesan Convocation
Assemblies will take place on the following dates:
April 24 - Northern Tier & West Branch
April 25 - Susquehanna & Altoona
May 1 - Harrisburg, Lancaster & Southern
Plan now to attend in preparation for Diocesan
Convention in June.
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Episcopal Church Women!
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The Central Pennsylvania ECW and
Diocese of Central Pennsylvania Daughters of the
King are pleased to announce a Lenten Day of
Prayer March 9 at St. Andrew's, Lewisburg. The
Rev. Susan Claytor of All Saints Church, Hershey
will lead us in Lessons from Women in the Bible.
The day will include lessons and quiet times where
attendees are invited to participate in optional
activities or quiet study. Lunch will be provided.
This day is open to all – we encourage you to
invite friend and neighbors. More information is in the brochure or
can be obtained from Bonnie Chambers for
details and questions.
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Views from the Pews
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"To further draw the connection
between one's inner spiritual life and the action
one takes in the world..." The Rev. Barbara
Hutchinson, St. Andrew's, Shippensburg, offers her
leadership during a stewardship retreat.
View the video and
bullet points here.
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WE Are the Diocese...
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Read about new and exciting
things that make us proud to be the Episcopal
Church in Central Pennsylvania.
With thanksgiving for diocesan
prayers, The Rev. Canon William Warne (retired -
Church of the Nativity and St. Stephen) shares the
joy of his son's safe return home from
Afghanistan. Read the story here.
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Stewardship
Workshops for Church Leaders
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Attention church leaders -
stewardship workshops will be offered on April 6
at St. Thomas, Lancaster, and on April 13 at
Trinity Pro-Cathedral, Williamsport.
Workshops will include Creating
the Engaged Church, Encouraging the Second Visit,
and The Spirituality of Stewardship. Learn more here.
For more information please email Mr. Tom
Gemmel.
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Dates to Remember
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- Middle School Lenten
Retreat, March 15-17, Camp Mt. Luther
- Godly Play - March 16, St.
Andrew's, State College
- Safe Church Training
for Vestry Leaders - March 23, Camp Mt.
Luther (Vestry Leaders Conference). Register online here.
- Diocesan Clergy Renewal of Vows
- March 26, St. Stephen's Cathedral,
Harrisburg. The Rt. Rev. Stacy F. Sauls,
Chief Operating Officer for the Episcopal
Church, will be guest preacher and speaker.
- Diocesan Convocation Meeting,
Northern Tier & West Branch, April 24
- Diocesan Convocation Meeting,
Susquehanna & Altoona, April 25
- Diocesan Convocation Meeting,
Harrisburg, Lancaster & Southern, May 1
- Diocesan Convention (business
session) is June 8.
- Bishop's Cup Golf Tournament is
June 17 at Iron Valley Golf Club.
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Remember
in Your Prayers
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Frank Rementer, husband
of Deacon Nancy Rementer (St. John's,
Marietta) who will be starting a new regimen of
cancer treatments in the coming days.
The Ven. Molly Solbak,
Archdeacon for Deacons, who continues her recovery
from hip surgery.
The Rev. Kim Brooks, long-term supply
priest at St. Stephen's Mt. Carmel and Holy
Trinity, Shamokin, who is at home recovering from
extensive leg surgery to repair damage sustained
in a recent fall.
The complete diocesan
prayer list is available on the website.
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