"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
Review the resolutions
here.
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.
The deadline for registration is May 24.
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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, 7 p.m.
April 25 - Susquehanna & Altoona - St.
Matthew's, Sunbury, 7 p.m.
May 1 - Harrisburg, Lancaster & Southern - St.
Edward's, Lancaster, 7 p.m.
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.
Volunteers from both “inside and
outside” of St. Andrew’s, State College make a
difference in the community every Thursday from 5
p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Read here how the
“Community Café” provides food,
fellowship and a chance for volunteers to do
God’s work.
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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.
NEW: Child care will be available for the
April 13 session. Please contact trinitychurchpa@comcast.net
for details.
For more information please email Mr. Tom
Gemmel.
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Book
Review - Kinnick: The Man and the Legend
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The Rev. Dr. Derald W. Stump reviews a biography
of 1939 Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick, Jr.,
recently rereleased for the Kindle. Read more book reviews
here. Want to submit a book review for
inclusion on the website? Contact Linda Arguedas.
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Dates to Remember
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- Diocesan Convocation Meeting,
Northern Tier & West Branch, April 24
- Diocesan Convocation Meeting,
Susquehanna & Altoona, April 25
- Diocesan Convocation Meeting,
Harrisburg, Lancaster & Southern, May 1
- Pentecost Celebration -
Williamsport Churches, Indian Park,
Montoursville, May 19
- 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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The complete diocesan
prayer list is available on the website.
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