Friday, October 11, 2019

Diocesan News

Convention Registration
10/17 is the deadline for registering for Convention. You can find all Convention documents and registration information here.









Celebration of New Ministry
10/16, Free Church of St. John
Join us for the Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Jose Luis Memba, Vicar of both the Free Church of St. John and La Iglesia Episcopal de Cristo y San Ambrosio! More details.





Opera in the Afternoon Series
11/10, St. Jude and the Nativity
This exciting series of three afternoon music performances is presented by Delaware Valley Opera Company and targeted to the general public.  The first one is Opera Goes to the Movies, select opera moments from the silver screen. More details.


Annual Tour & Soup Dinner
10/19, All Saints', Torresdale
The History Committee of the diocese presents their Graveyard Tour “Hauntings” at several tour times and then asks people to join inside for bowls of homemade soup. All proceeds benefit the graveyard restoration project. More details on Facebook.


Trunk or Treat
10/31, St. John's, Norristown
Organized by the diocesan deacons, this community event fills the parking lot with mobile candy units for children in the community and beyond. If your church is willing to staff and man a car trunk for the event, contact archdeacon@diopa.org.
The Theology of Stewardship: Planned Giving
10/19, St. George St. Barnabas
Rev. Canon Ronald Charles Byrd, Missioner for Black Ministries for The Episcopal Church, will reprise his role as conference leader. Hosted by UBE & the Black Clergy. Breakfast and lunch provided. More details.


Soup'er Lunch
10/16, St. James, Prospect Park
'SOUP'ER LUNCH is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11am. FREE of charge to all. Homemade soups, bread and butter, hotdogs, desserts, beverages, coffee and tea. Please come and join us for a delicious meal. More details.
Holiday Bazaar
11/2, St. Paul's, Oaks
The Women of St. Paul’s run this awesome event, providing homemade baked goods, handmade crafts, books, “Attic Treasures,” and lunch for purchase by the community. Proceeds benefit Mom’s House which provides childcare for single moms – and a few dads – who want to return to school and complete their education. More details.
AngelFest Fair
10/19, St. Paul's, Exton
Live music, food and fabulous Items will be available from Grandma's Attic, the Boutique, and the Holiday Room. To add to the festivities there will be the famous Soup-to-Go, a handmade quilt drawing, and silent auction items - amazing baskets and other treasures to bid on! More details.

Safe Church Training
10/26, St. George St. Barnabas, Phila.
This is diocesan-wide training for all persons requiring Safe-Church training. For questions contact Canon Betsy Ivey, bivey@diopa.orgMore details.
Supper, the Movie
If you missed it before, you can watch short pieces detailing the Supper Program inside 4 of the churches inside the diocese. Watch now.
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