Diocese of Pennsylvania
Diocesan Monthly Newsletter

November 2010

Welcome to the new format of the Diocesan Newsletter and Monthly Ministry Memo. This new publication will include elements that were previously published in each newsletter separately. It is our hope that by combining the two we can bring you better coverage of diocesan announcements and events in one easy to read publication. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please let us know by sending your comments to: editor@diopa.org

Alan Lindsay Named Church Foundation Executive Manager

R. Alan Lindsay, a seasoned executive experienced in banking, corporate treasury, and corporate finance, and a long-time parish and diocesan lay leader, will become the Executive Manager of the Church Foundation on November 1, according to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Read more…

Jubilee Ministry grants applications now accepted for Episcopal Church programs and mission work

[October 27, 2010] Applications for 2010 and 2011 Jubilee Ministry grants are now being accepted in six categories for mission and ministry throughout the Episcopal Church. Read more…

Nightwatch at Philadelphia Cathedral

An Advent Nightwatch, at Philadelphia Cathedral, will be held on December 10th & 11th. The event will feature various prayer experiences, music, games, a celebration of Eucharist, tour of the Cathedral and time to spend with old friends and opportunities to make new ones. Read more…

City Camp 2011

City Camp is a week long urban camping adventure. It combines the opportunities of a Christian camp with the life changing experience of urban mission work. Young people camp on the property of St. James the Less, while they assist a day camp program, clean up vacant lots, tackle construction projects and much more. Read more…

Diocesan Convention November 6th

Please visit the Convention Section on the website for more info.

Our annual Diocesan Convention will be held this Saturday, November 6, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The entrance is at the West Concourse (across the street from last year's location) on the first floor. While online pre-registration is closed, you may register 7:30 Saturday morning. All attendees should register, including active and retired clergy, delegates and lay leaders. New delegates and youth delegates are encouraged to attend the 7:45am orientation in Room 112AB. When you arrive, look for information on seating designation by colors, which we hope will make it easier for delegates to find one another.

Parking will discounted if you use the garage at 12th and Filbert; please be sure to obtain a discount ticket (called a "chaser") before you leave Convention. Additional information about chasers will be in Convention packets. Please be sure to visit exhibits in the concourse area and the exhibit room. All information about Convention, including a schematic of the first floor of the Convention Center, can be found on the diocesan website at www.diopa.org. Please remember that all information will be sent online only. See you at Convention!

Convention Arrangements Committee | The Rev. Tom Cook, Chair

The Very Rev. Judith A. Sullivan invested as Dean of Philadelphia Cathedral

On Sunday, October 17 at 4 PM, The Very Rev. Judith A. Sullivan was invested as the fourth Dean of Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral by Bishop Charles E. Bennison, Jr. It was a beautiful liturgy that included the participation of members and friends from around the Diocese; the choirs of the Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr, under the direction of Michael Diorio and the Cathedral Singers, directed by Riyehee Hong, offered special music during the service.

An anthem entitled Fellowship of Miracles was composed for this special occasion by Dr. Thomas Lloyd, a member of the Cathedral congregation and Associate Professor of Music at Haverford College. The text of the anthem, from Henri Nouwen's, Out of Solitude, was selected by Dean Sullivan. A reception was held at the Newman Center following the service.

Judy Sullivan has served as the Associate Rector of the Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr since 2007. Prior to her service at Redeemer, she served as Canon Residentiary at Philadelphia Cathedral with responsibility for diocesan worship and the nurture and growth of the Cathedral congregation. She is a graduate of General Theological Seminary.

Prior to her ordained ministry, Judy directed non-profit organizations providing academic support and social services to children with need in Philadelphia public schools. She was appointed by Bishop Rodney Michel as Chair of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission in 2009. She is also a member of the Diocesan Spiritual Growth and Resources Committee and serves on the boards of including Episcopal Community Services and the Philadelphia Interfaith Center.

Judy envisions the Cathedral serving as a seat for the Bishop, a home for the Diocese and an open door for all. She anticipates new theological explorations, events with engaging speakers, more art exhibits, new opportunities for conversations about matters of faith, and will extend invitations to other faith groups to join in dialogue, with the goal of providing renewed reasons for people to visit the cathedral again.

We welcome the Rev. Judith Sullivan and pray that her new ministry will be blessed and may her gifts and talents for ministry find fertile ground and bear fruit in abundance as she returns to Philadelphia Cathedral to serve as its next Dean.

Youth Ministry Dates for 2010-2011

November 5, 6 | Diocesan Convention Retreat, Philadelphia Cathedral

November 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 | National Youth Workers Convention, Nashville, TN

December 2, 3, 4, 5 | Province III Youth Leadership Retreat, TBA

December 7 | The Gathering @ Trinity Church, Gulph Mills, 1pm-3pm

December 10, 11 | Advent Nightwatch, Philadelphia Cathedral

January 4 | The Gathering @ Trinity Church, Gulph Mills, 1pm-3pm

January 29, 30 | Bishop's Bash, TBA

February 1 | The Gathering @ Trinity Church Gulph Mills, 1pm-3pm

February 25, 26, 27 | Young Disciples Retreat, TBA

March 1 | The Gathering @ Trinity Church, Gulph Mills, 1pm-3pm

March 11, 12 | Lenten Nightwatch, Philadelphia Cathedral

April 5 | The Gathering @ Trinity Church, Gulph Mills, 1pm-3pm

May 3 | The Gathering @ Trinity Church, Gulph Mills, 1pm-3pm

May 14 | Diocesan Youth Training Day w/ SEPA Synod of ELCA, St. Thomas, Whitemarsh

June 7 | The Gathering @ Trinity Church, Gulph Mills, 1pm-3pm

June 20-27 | EYE and PYE Pilgrimage, Minneapolis, MN

June 26 - July 1 | City Camp Session 1, St. James the Less

July 2-8 | City Camp Session 2, St. James the Less

July 9-15 | City Camp Session 3, St. James the Less

Please visit www.diopa.org/youth for more info on any of these programs.

Congregations now in the transition process

Clergy Application Process: Clergy within the Diocese of Pennsylvania may apply directly to the Search Committee of any parish in order to be considered for a particular position. (Please apply only when the congregation is "receiving names") Non-diocesan clergy interested in being considered for a particular position are asked to send their resume and CDO profile to the Canon for Transition Ministry, Canon Jill Mathis. Please do not send these materials directly to the congregation if you are from outside the diocese.