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From: The Diocesan Center
Diocese Extends Greetings, Support to Muslims
Bishop Nathan Baxter has written a letter extending greetings and support to the Muslim communities in Central Pennsylvania. The letter extends good wishes during the Holy Seasons of Ramadan and Ei... MORE
From: The Diocesan Center
Sao Paulo Diocese Renews Diocesan Companionship
At its convention in Sao Paulo this week, the Episcopal Diocese of Sao Paulo, Brazil, renewed its covenant for partnership with the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. MORE
From: The Diocesan Center
Fall Diocesan Calendar Features Variety
Both congregations and the Diocese are gearing up for a busy fall, and the calendar of events is growing quickly. The coming months will bring an assortment of events to support both parish ministr... MORE
From: The Diocesan Center
Diocese Recognizes the Rev. Tim Small
During his recent visit to Hope Church, Mt. Hope, Bishop Baxter recognized the long-time service of the Rev. Tim Small by presenting him with the Bishop's Lifetime Service Award. Since his ordinati... MORE
From: The Diocesan Center
Diocese Honors the Rev. Vance Clark
While visiting Trinity, Tyrone, on July 14, Bishop Baxter presented the Rev. Vance Clark with the Bishop’s Award for Distinguished Life Time Service. Area clergy and friends gathered for the ... MORE
Community News
From: Trinity Episcopal Church
Eucharist, Picnic & Cruise
On September 12,Bishop Baxter will visit us for an outdoor Eucharist at Susquehanna Park followed by a Church Picnic and Hiawatha Cruise. MORE
From: St. John's Episcopal Church
St. Johns, Carlisle, Awarded National UTO Grant
St. John's, Carlisle, has been awarded a national United Thank Offering grant. The $7,000 grant will help defray the cost of a new fence around the churchyard so that young children attending the p... MORE
From: St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
It is with great joy indeed that the Vestry and Discernment Committee announce that The Reverend Paul W. Towers (Fr. Paul) has accepted the position of Rector of St. Luke's, Altoona. He will begin ... MORE
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Episcopal Life Online
Bulletin inserts for Sept. 19 outline process for Anglican Covenant study
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson and Executive Council member Rosalie Simmonds Ballentine are calling on all Episcopal congregations to engage in discussion of the proposed Anglican Covenant a... MORE
Church leaders rally, speak out against anti-Muslim rhetoric
Plans by a Florida-based Christian pastor to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11 -- the anniversary of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks -- and a recent surge in violence against Muslims is being met with widespread condemnation by church ... MORE
Presiding officers, Executive Council member urge congregations to study the Anglican Covenant
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson and Executive Council member Rosalie Simmonds Ballentine are calling on all Episcopal congregations to engage in discussion of the proposed Anglican Covenant a... MORE
