"The
Gospel for Tomorrow"
Convention 2013 News
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The 143rd Diocesan Convention
will take place at the Ramada Conference Center,
State College.
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.
Online Registration Now Open
Register online here.
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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 - St.
Paul's, Wellsboro
April 25 - Susquehanna & Altoona - St. Mark's,
Lewistown (satellite location: Christ Church,
Berwick)
May 1 - Harrisburg, Lancaster & Southern - St.
Edward's, Lancaster
Plan now to attend in preparation for Diocesan
Convention in June.
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X-Teen Senior High Camp &
Mission Trip
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Beyond the Hunger Games
Registration is now open for the X-Teen Summer
Camp and Mission Trip, June 16-25. View the flyer here.
To register, visit the Camp Mt.
Luther website.
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Wanted: Strong Hands and Big
Hearts
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If you are an adult and
interested in being involved with a Youth Mission
Trip this summer to help those devastated by
SuperStorm Sandy, please contact Fr. Patrick Collins in
the diocesan office at (717) 236-5959. View the flyer 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.
Working together in mission and
prayer WE will make a difference in the Diocese of
Central Pennsylvania. Read the report out (by
convocations) and see how convocational
leadership and working together will strengthen
our mission.
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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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- 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.
- Presiding Bishop celebrates
Jubilee Ministry in the Diocese of Central
Pennsylvania, Sept. 6-8
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Remember
in Your Prayers
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Susan Hinton, wife of
Canon Greg Hinton, who has been released from
nursing care to continue her recovery and pursuing
wellness.
Janice Pursel, the widow
of The Rev. Cn. Robert Pursel, who continues her
rehabilitation.
The complete diocesan
prayer list is available on the website.
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