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Chrism Liturgy and Renewal of Vows March 26
St. Luke's, Jamestown
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The Chrism Liturgy and Renewal of Vows, will be held March 26, 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s, Jamestown.
There is no cost for lunch, but free will offerings are welcome. Everyone is invited to attend.
Register online by March 21.
photo: Clergy gathered for a group photo at the 2023 Chrism Liturgy.
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Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of St Paul, Erie, March 30
Send names of confirmands by March 22
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Bishop Sean will preach and preside at the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Erie on March 30 at 7:45 p.m. All congregations are welcome to present candidates for baptism, confirmation or reception.
If your congregation plans to bring candidates, please let the cathedral know by emailing Chelsea at admin@cathedralofstpaul.org by March 22.
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2024 Joint Clergy Retreat with Dr. Amy Alfred
April 28-30
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The 2024 Joint Clergy Retreat will take place April 28-30 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron, New York. Registration will open at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, and the program will begin with dinner at 6 p.m. The retreat will conclude on Tuesday, April 30, following lunch.
Titled "Taking the lead on YOU," this year's program will be a time for renewing our spirits through the lenses of resilience, reconnection with passions, communication, collaboration and play.
Dr. Amy Alfred will lead the retreat with assistance from the Rev. Tony Pompa, partnership canon for congregational support. Alfred is a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years of experience who works with clergy and lay leaders to strengthen their organizations as well as themselves, and has particularly examined what she calls "the three C's" — communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution — as vehicles for promoting meaningful change, deepening conversation, and enhancing greater understanding, insight, and productivity.
Register online by April 5. Hotel rooms will be assigned after registration.
image: Dr. Amy Alfred
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Deb Dietrich Appointed Missioner for Administration | |
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Deb Dietrich will join the partnership staff on March 19 as missioner for administration, a part-time position. In this role, Dietrich will work Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from the Erie office to support the staff in carrying out operations, programs, work with congregations and ministries throughout the region. She will also provide on-site service and hospitality to people visiting or calling the Erie office.
Dietrich is a long time member of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Erie and lives in Erie with her husband, Kirk, and their four young adult and teenage children. We look forward to welcoming Deb to the partnership staff.
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The Rev. Jessica Frederick Speaks with The Post-Journal About "My Name is Rachel Corrie" | |
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On March 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., St. Luke's, Jamestown's theatre group, the Winged Ox Players, will present the one-woman play, “My Name is Rachel Corrie” at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The Rev. Jessica Frederick, who leads the production, spoke with The Post-Journal about the play as well as her time in the West Bank doing human rights documentation and advocacy work with Community Peacemaker Teams.
Frederick told The Post-Journal, "What I love about this play is that it is rooted in the fundamental humanity of Rachel and the people she encounters. Her articulation of human dignity in the face of overwhelming destruction makes, as Corrie states, 'Bravery seem more possible.'”
Corrie was an American diarist, activist, and human rights advocate who traveled to, and died in, Gaza in 2003. March 15 marks the twenty-first anniversary of Corrie's death. The script is composed of excerpts from Rachel’s diaries and emails, edited by actor Alan Rickman and journalist Katharine Viner.
Each performance will include a talkback session. This staging of “My Name is Rachel Corrie” is directed by Loren Masanqué. The show is being performed with no charge and reservations are not required.
image: Frederick (pictured on left) with Palestinian school children and fellow
international advocates from Community Peacemaker Teams
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Download the Episcopal Partnership Directory | |
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The Episcopal Partnership Directory is now available for download. It contains information on diocesan and regional leaders, the clergy of the diocese, and contact information for clergy and lay leaders.
Download the directory. If you have questions or corrections, please email them to Shawn Slother.
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The 2024 password for materials from The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) is Ephesians5:2 (case sensitive and no spaces). The theme for this year's materials is Walk in Love.
Learn more.
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Congratulations to the following clergy who are celebrating ordination anniversaries:
The Rev. Michael Lonto, March 18
The Rev. Sarah Buxton-Smith, March 25
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Summer Camp Registration Open | |
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The diocesan partnership will offer two summer camps in 2024 for youth entering 3rd grade through graduating seniors. Registration is now open for both camps:
Work at Camp
The August camp is seeking counselors, a nurse, and a musician to serve from August 9 to 14. Contact Wendy Schumacher for more information. The deadline for applications is March 31. Download the application.
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New Register App Available | |
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The General Convention Office has collaborated with WorshipTimes to develop the Register App, an online version of the service register book. This online system is fully integrated into the Parochial Report filing system and can be accessed from any device. Service information can be entered online following worship, and the Register App will track service information throughout the year, providing ongoing analysis and reports. At the end of the year, Register App will do the math required for the Parochial Report and upload the information into the filing system.
Learn more and sign up online.
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Make Gifts and Pledges to Congregations Online | |
The partnership office maintains an online giving platform that accepts gifts and pledge payments for any congregation. The partnership dioceses will absorb payment processing fees so contributions will go entirely to local mission.
Support your congregation online.
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