The Diocese of Pennsylvania has announced a plan to move its primary office 20 miles northwest to St. John’s Church in Norristown. The diocese will also maintain a satellite office at St. Stephen’s Church, located two and a half miles east of the current office at 3717 Chestnut St. in Philadelphia. The announcement said: This decision to move was not an easy one. Despite … [Read more...] about Diocesan Office Bound for Norristown, Pa.
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Festival Honors C.S. Lewis
St. Thomas in Whitemarsh, Pa., will be the host parish March 22-23 for a festival celebrating the life and work of C.S. Lewis. Lewis scholar Michael Ward will deliver a keynote address, “The Heavens are Telling the Glory of God: C.S. Lewis, Narnia, and the Planets”; lead a panel discussion, “What Does Lewis Have to Offer the Church and the World Today?”; and teach a faith … [Read more...] about Festival Honors C.S. Lewis
New Convener Bishops
Bishops United Against Gun Violence has chosen Bishop Daniel G.P. Gutiérrez of Pennsylvania and Bishop Steven Miller of Milwaukee as new co-conveners. They join Bishop Ian Douglas of Connecticut, who has served as co-convener since the group’s founding in 2013. Gutiérrez and Miller succeed co-conveners Mark Beckwith, who retired as Bishop of Newark earlier this year, and … [Read more...] about New Convener Bishops
$1.5M in Infrastructure Grants
During a pilgrimage across the Diocese of Pennsylvania, Bishop Daniel G.P. Gutiérrez found that congregations needed help with their aging facilities: For some churches this meant a renovation to a room for youth; repairing an old HVAC system; improving access with handicapped ramps; repaving the parking lot; or replacing old windows with new energy-efficient ones. … [Read more...] about $1.5M in Infrastructure Grants
Pennsylvania Diocese Incorporates
The Diocese of Pennsylvania has approved articles of incorporation that will streamline how the diocese handles property and requests for financial assistance. In a video distributed before the diocese’s 235th convention, the Rev. Frank Allen explained the reasons behind the resolution that he proposed. Allen began by telling of a priest who had to address three … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Diocese Incorporates
Bp. Griswold to Lend a Hand at Yardley
Bucks Local News in suburban Philadelphia reports: A former Yardley church minister who went on to become the spiritual leader of the Episcopal Church in the USA is coming “home” in June to help install the local church’s new rector. The Right Rev. Frank Tracy Griswold III will help in the installation of the Rev. Hilary Greer at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 17, at the historic St. … [Read more...] about Bp. Griswold to Lend a Hand at Yardley
Bp. Edward Lee Retires (at 83)
The Rt. Rev. Edward L. Lee Jr. announces that he has retired as an assisting bishop in the Diocese of Pennsylvania: In late June I informed Bishop Gutiérrez that effective July 1 I would be stepping down as an assisting bishop for the Diocese of Pennsylvania. My reasons are age (83), some nagging health issues, and the realization that after 13 years of being the Bishop … [Read more...] about Bp. Edward Lee Retires (at 83)
Watch UBE Worship Live
The Diocese of Pennsylvania and the Union of Black Episcopalians will provide a livestream of two worship services during UBE’s annual meeting. The opening Eucharist and leadership service will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday. There will be a technical rehearsal at 5:30 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion at 2110 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia will host the opening … [Read more...] about Watch UBE Worship Live