Ecclesiastical Trial scheduled

The Standing Committee has been advised by the Church Attorney that the Ecclesiastical Trial of the Right Reverend Charles E. Bennison, Jr., on the Presentment dated October 29, 2007 on charges filed by the then Presiding Bishop, Frank Griswold, has been scheduled for June 9, 2008. The trial will be conducted in Philadelphia and will be open to the public. The exact location of the trial has not yet been determined.

Ecclesiology: Exploring Some Recent Models

by Kevin Moroney

The International Anglican Liturgical Consultation (IALC) is a gathering of Anglican liturgical scholars and specialists who, beginning in the 1980’s, perceived the need to meet and discuss matters of mutual concern for Anglican liturgical life. This article is concerned with two essays that were published in a collection titled Equipping the Saints: Ordination in Anglicanism Today [1], which are related to the IALC Berkeley Statement on Ordination.

Around the Diocese  posted Feb 26, 2008

Best-Selling author coming to Good Shepherd, East Falls

Mar 11 | 7:30pm | Good Shepherd, East Falls

Thomas Cahill, the best-selling author of such books as How the Irish Saved Civilization and The Gifts of the Jews, will talk about his latest book, Mysteries of the Middle Ages: And the Beginning of the Modern World, and sign copies of all his books on Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30pm, at the Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd, 3820 The Oak Road.

Art & Music  posted Mar 10, 2008

Harvard Glee Club and Keystone Boychoir Concert

Mar 27 | 7:30pm | Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse

On March 27, 2008, the Harvard Glee Club, the oldest college chorus in America, will join the Keystone State Boychoir in a concert at the historic Church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia. With the help of the Harvard-Radcliffe Club of Philadelphia, this should be a great experience for alumni, friends, and public alike!

Around the Diocese  posted Mar 03, 2008

Journey of the Beloved Workshop

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

Mar 30 | St. Thomas’ Whitemarsh

Thom Chu, Director of Ministries with Young People in the National Episcopal Church, will help us learn about developing a contemplative approach to youth ministry, where adults model a healthy and balanced lifestyle of prayer, study, and discernment, and learn how congregations across the church have taken steps slow down their way of relating with youth.

Around the Diocese  posted Mar 10, 2008

Episcopal Youth Event in San Antonio, Texas

Registration extended until May 20

Jul 7-13 | San Antonio, Texas

The Episcopal Youth Event Delegation 2008 is in its final stages of registration. Because this event only happens every three years, only those that have three more years in high school will be able to attend in 2011. If you have a promising youth with leadership skills in your parish please encourage them to come with us this year to San Antonio, Texas July 7 – 13.

The Episcopal Youth Event will be held at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Mandated by the General Convention, E.Y.E. is the second largest event in the Episcopal Church and the single largest youth event in the Episcopal Church.

Around the Diocese  posted Mar 07, 2008

Youth Mission Trip to Guatemala

The Diocese is pleased to announce that we will again be co-sponsoring a Youth Mission Trip to Guatemala for 2008.

The trip is both a pilgrimage of faith and a mission trip. It may be the only trip of its kind in the Episcopal Church! This is joint trip for youth from both companion dioceses rather than just a one-sided mission trip. Mission is very large and important to our work in Guatemala but it is not the only thing we do.

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Calendars

Cathedral News  posted Mar 03, 2008

Sonya Berg's Lent Journey

Mar 3 – Mar 14 | Philadelphia Cathedral

Sonya Berg’s Lent Journey 2007, completed last year during the forty days of Lent will be on display at the cathedral from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Lent Journey was a challenge of Berg’s own creative dedication, a daily meditation to complete a thought, and also an exploration of the potential for progression of imagery during a specific span of time.

Cathedral News  posted Mar 03, 2008

Bach Festival of Philadelphia

Mar 14 | 8pm | Philadelphia Cathedral

The Orchestra del Teatro Olimpico di Vicenza (from Italy) conducted by the Bach Festival’s Artistic Director Jonathan Sternberg and Philadelphia’s own PIANO4 ensemble performs Bach’s famous transcription of Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Pianos.

Cathedral News  posted Mar 03, 2008

Maundy Thursday

Mar 20 | 10am | Philadelphia Cathedral

10:00 a.m. Bishop’s Mass
Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows
and Consecration of Chrism

Around the Diocese  posted Jan 31, 2008

Second Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner for Temple Campus Ministry

Apr 11 | 6:30pm | St. Luke and the Epiphany

Dear Friends and Colleagues, please download the Flyer inviting you, your friends, and your parish to our Second Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner for our Temple Campus Ministry.

ECS News  posted Feb 21, 2008

ECS Sunday: Is Your Parish Participating?

April 13 | ECS Sunday

This year, scores of parishes will celebrate ECS Sunday, with many inviting an ECS speaker to the pulpit or other forum. This season’s designated date for ECS Sunday is April 13, although the agency is happy to offer assistance on other dates as well.

ECS News  posted Mar 03, 2008

ECS Evensong Service and Workshops

Save the Date!

May 3 | ECS Evensong | Redeemer, Bryn Mawr

Download the Flyer

“Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” These words are attributed to Saint Francis, and even if apocryphal are certainly Franciscan in spirit. We know that Francis did say, “Let all… preach by their deeds.”

Around the Diocese  posted Mar 10, 2008

The Union of Black Episcopalians - National Chapter's Conference and Convention 2008

Jun 29 – Jul 3 | 2008

Download the Flyer

This summer the Philadelphia Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians will be hosting the National Chapter’s Conference and Convention here in Philadelphia.