CAMINOS Our Road Together
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June 16, 2017
Table of Contents A Message from Bishop Gutiérrez - Page 1 Answering the Call - Page 2 Commission on Clergy Compensation and Benefits - Page 3 Seeking Those With a Heart for Serving - Page 4 Budgeting for the Diocese of Pennsylvania - Page 5 An Update from the Commission on Ministry - Page 7 Parish Profile: St. Gabriel’s Church - Page 8 Creating a Place to Come to: Bringing Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church back to life - Page 9 Liturgical Commission Resource Guide - Page 11 Diocesan Staff Contact List - Page 13
CAMINOS: Our Road Together
A Quarterly Publication of the Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania Vol. 1, No. 1 Summer 2017
The Rt. Rev. Daniel G.P. Gutiérrez, Bishop of Pennsylvania
The Rev. Canon Shawn Wamsley,
Canon to the Ordinary for Evangelism and Administration
Henry Carnes, editor
3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19106 Editor@diopa.org 215-627-6434 www.diopa.org
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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, - Matthew 28:19 My Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, What a beautiful message - “make disciples of all nations.” It is with great enthusiasm that we introduce and share the new online and print magazine for the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. The staff of the Office of the Diocese has worked over the past 11 months to refine, improve and expand the communication paths to our beloved community. In our communal journey, we have found that it is necessary and pastoral to assure that all channels of communication are met - the web, social media, email, video, and print. Thus, we are always seeking channels to share with the world and one another our work in the vineyard. It is our intention to publish the magazine every three months for the first year and then move to every two months in the summer of 2018. We plan to print a hard copy for those who do not have easy access to a computer or may desire a print version. We need your help in identifying those who want a hard copy or do not have computer access. Please spread the word about the print issues as we are building a database of addresses. If necessary, send us the address on behalf of someone else. To protect the environment and to be mindful of any additional costs, the formation of the database is critical. It is our prayer the magazine will highlight the rich ministries, people, and outreach of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. The magazine will be about the work of your church. It will be about the Good News of Jesus Christ. It will be about you! Also, we will feature clergy, laity, and churches who are making a difference in the world. Please send us your stories, pictures, and events. We are excited about this new journey. God bless you and know you are in our prayers. The Rt. Rev. Daniel G.P. Gutiérrez XVI Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania
Answering the Call By The Rev. Canon Shawn Wamsley Next to my roles as husband and father, serving Bishop Gutiérrez and the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania has been the greatest calling in my life. In the past nine months, I have learned a great deal about how uniquely wonderful the clergy, laity, and congregations of the Diocese truly are. In the Offices, we have already seen much transition. Under the Bishop’s leadership, we have reorganized the staff of the offices to better serve and strengthen our congregations. All this restructuring has been accomplished without adding any expense or positions to the Bishop’s office. I have had the opportunity to be with several of our congregations for Sunday worship, preaching and celebrating Holy Eucharist. Already, I have participated in both the joys and sorrows of our beloved family.
pyramid on its head’ by creating an environment where congregations are confident that the Offices of the Diocese are there to serve, encourage, and support them, I will make it a priority to do the exact same for the Bishop and the staff. I envision this servant ministry also extending to the various committees, councils, and leadership of the Diocese as well. As I understand the Bishop’s vision, the greater the responsibility the greater the need for leading and serving by example. It is an endearing vision of leadership that emulates the life of Jesus and encourages us to utilize biblical principles of authority. It is a vision I will use all my abilities to help actualize.
In August of 2016, in anticipation of my arrival to Philadelphia and by way of introduction, I shared a few things with the Standing Committee. Reviewing that first communication, it occurred to me that much of what I anticipated has come to fruition in even greater ways than I imagined, and I would like to share part of it here. “I am honored to answer a call to the Diocese of Pennsylvania. I am thrilled to continue ministry directly under the leadership of Bishop Gutiérrez. I am encouraged by past successes of the Diocese, and expectant about its ongoing ministry. In many ways, I see my ministry in the Diocese as an extension of what the Bishop will accomplish within the Diocese. As he seeks to ‘turn the
We are the ‘Come and See’ diocese, and I will invest my energy into developing our staff so that when people think of the Offices of the Diocese they know our first and most important question is, “How can we help?” Clearly, in this diocese people of faith have prayed and worked for a very long time, and they see the possibilities. For me, it will be a daily prayer, driving philosophy,
and sustaining theology that these things and more are brought about by our love. As we learn to listen, to serve, and to reach out, that love will not only change us but makes us agents of change.” As Canon to the Ordinary and Chief of Staff, it has been and continues to be my joy to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a ministry of service to our congregations. Much of my work is the implementation of the Bishop’s vision with the staff of the offices. A priority for the staff is to work as a team, to create a culture that welcomes accountability, and to direct our ministry efforts toward serving as a resource to our congregations. With a small staff, this means I have the privilege of being out at meetings and in churches to guarantee that we are responsive and serving. Additionally, I have the responsibility to help shepherd the efforts of several committees that have grown organically out of both the Bishop’s leadership and the prayerful creativity of our clergy and laity. These efforts seek to empower the Diocese to raise up ministry and help us to become a people of prayer, proclamation, and peace. In my own ministry, in the ministries of this faithful diocese, and in the faces of all of God’s beloved, I see the transformation that comes through the beauty of knowing Jesus Christ. If ever you need us, you can call me or any of the Canons at the Offices of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. It is our call to serve. 2
Commission on Clergy Compensation and Employee Benefits (CCCEB)
The Commission on Clergy Compensation and Employee Benefits (CCCEB) administers clergy financial assistance, monitors diocesan health and pension benefits, and reviews compensation for clergy in the Diocese of Pennsylvania (DioPA). The Commission consists of 12 members, six clergy and six lay, who serve 3-year staggered terms. The Bishop is Chair of CCCEB with other members of the diocesan staff providing support. The Commission has three committees: Benefits, Loans & Grants, and Compensation. The Benefits Committee monitors the Denominational Health Plan (DHP) and supplemental health benefits for clergy and lay employees; sets Retired Clergy Medical Assistance (RCMA) assessments of parishes; and supports the lay employee pension system (LPS) administration. Employers (parishes and other Episcopal organizations) subject to the authority of the Dio3
cese of Pennsylvania are required to offer eligible clergy and lay employees equal access to all of the health benefit plans offered through the Diocese. The Loans and Grants (L&G) Committee administers the Clergy Financial Assistance Fund and monitors parish remittances to the Clergy Pension Fund. Financial assistance is available for: 1) clergy in transition from one parish to another, 2) moving from parochial to nonparochial ministry, and 3) in cases of household distress. Loans and grants are approved for up to a period of three months. Please refer to the form on the DioPA website: http://www.diopawellness.org/benefits.html to apply for financial assistance. The Compensation (previously Salary Monitoring) Committee recommends annually to the Convention of the Diocese the minimum, midpoint, and maximum compensation
for each grade level based on the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the Philadelphia area for clergy and lay personnel. A recent study noted that female clergy were paid less than their male colleagues. CCCEB members confer with vestries and advisory committees of parishes and missions, which are paying less than the minimum compensation, with purpose of stimulating increased payments. CCCEB is also focused on appropriate compensation for part-time clergy. Current clergy members are: Edward Shiley, Rodger Broadley, Nazereno Javier, Anne Thatcher, Emmanuel Mercer, and Sandra Etemad. Lay members are: Marc Andonian, Loretha Badger, Douglas Sisk, John Gillespie, Carl Sheppard, and Elizabeth Curtis Swain. CCCEB members are available to discuss compensation and benefit matters. Wellness days and other events will be forthcoming in 2017.
Seeking Those with a Heart for Serving
Do you know a young adult who is discerning their way in the world? Perhaps the job market has not opened up in the way they expected, or they don’t like their field of work as much as they initially thought they would. Maybe they have even thought about ordained or lay ministry, but need to more fully discern that call. Some people find they just want to take a year “giving back” before they commit to their career. Our Servant Year Program might be the perfect fit for them! It is part of the Episcopal Service Corps, a community justice and faith-based network of young adult service programs. Simply stated this is a ministry of transformation for both Servant Year members as well as those they serve. If this sounds like someone you know, whether you’re the parent, friend, fellow parishioner or clergy member, encourage them to check out the Servant Year and Episcopal Service Corps websites: http://www.servantyearphila.org/
http://episcopalservicecorps.org/
Servant Year members live together in intentional Christian community gathering for prayer, meals, educational programs, worship and social events. They receive a small monthly stipend but the rewards go beyond money. It’s an opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life; to be changed by the service they give; to deepen their faith; and discern where the spirit is calling them to live and work all while enjoying new places, meeting new people and living out their faith that echoes Paul’s call in Galatians, “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge… rather, serve one another humbly in love.” Our new Servant Year Volunteer Corps will run from August 2017 to June, 2018. For more information please contact Jan Schroeder, Missioner for Missional Living and Director of Servant Year at 215621-8315 or jans@diopa.org.
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Budgeting for the Diocese of Pennsylvania
The Budget Sub-Committee of the Diocesan Finance Committee is busy preparing the budget for the Diocese for 2018. By Canonical Law, the 2018 Draft Budget needs to be prepared for review by the Bishop and the various governing bodies of the Diocese by June 1 of each year, and a Final Budget is ready for discussion 60 days prior to the Diocesan Convention in November. The Budget is then considered and approved by the Convention. Our budget is a reasonably large one, with (based on the 2017 approved Budget totals) about $4.5 million in revenue and expenses. Overall, using rounded numbers and based on the 2017 Approved Budget, our revenue sources are as follows: Endowment Income: $1.9 million Episcopate Assessment: $1.5 million Voluntary Pledging: $0.7 million Other Income: $0.3 million Transfers from Property Fund: $0.1 million Total: $4.5 million Our Expenses are concentrated as follows: Church House Staff and Operations: $3.0 million Mission Churches: $0.6 million Obligations to the National Church: $0.4 million Family and Young Adult Ministries: $0.3 million Diocesan Ministries and Grants: $0.2 million Total: $4.5 million The following outlines the overall timetable for creating the budget, and the process for the Diocese to have input into the budget. 5
The Budget Sub-Committee has met four times prior to June 1. On the sub-committee are representatives from the Diocesan Council, from the Offices of the Diocese, and the Standing Committee, so all the governing bodies are represented. In addition, there are members of the Finance Committee, elected at large from the Diocese. The Rev. Canon Shawn Wamsley and Doug Horner, Finance & Business Administrator are providing diocesan staff and operations costs, as well as goals for our contribution to The Episcopal Church. The Rev. Canon Nancy Deming has provided input for the Mission Congregations; requests for adjustments to the 2017 budgets for these churches ought to be forwarded to her. The Rev. Betsy Ivey will provide input for the revenues and expenses for the programs for Family and Youth. The Finance Committee has delegated responsibility to the Diocesan Council to recommend, within specified dollar limits, Grants to Congregations for one-time needs, and funding for Diocesan Ministries, such as the AntiRacism program, Hispanic Ministries, and Anti-Human Trafficking. These overall dollar allocations were provided to the Diocesan Council before the end of March. Requests for funding for Grants and Diocesan Ministries are directed to the Diocesan Council. Requests for Grants are by a formal application, with supporting documentation. Recommendations for these grants and activities have been sent by the Diocesan Council to the Budget Sub-Committee for approval. The Finance Committee has reviewed and approved the draft Budget in May. The Standing Committee and the Diocesan Council received the draft Budget and Budget Narrative in June, and will provide feedback to the Budget Sub-Committee, along with input from the parishes, working towards a final agreed upon Final Budget. In early Fall, members of the Budget Sub-Committee and/or the Finance Committee will present the final Budget at pre-Convention meetings for discussion and explanation. In November, the Diocesan Convention will receive and approve the final Budget. Budgeting is always a matter of difficult choices, as there are always more good works and good causes than available funds. In 2018 the Diocese will not have appreciably more revenue. Given this reality, we shall endeavor to be cost conscious: for example, costs at Offices of the Diocese will be contained, and we shall keep assessments at the same level as 2017. We shall, however, as we develop our budget, endeavor to aid our congregations to engage in mission. Supporting our parishes and our missions is our objective. The Diocese exists to serve the parish. As we go through this process, the parishes and congregations are encouraged to send their thoughts and ideas to their various representatives. We shall keep the Diocese informed of our progress during the next several months as we go forward. Norman McClave Chair, Diocesan Finance Committee 6
An Update from the Commission on Ministry by The Rev. Erika L. Takacs A pause can be a very good thing. A beat, a breath, can be just what we need to experience the Grace that is all around us. We all know how important it is to allow for silence in our prayers so as to truly listen, just as we all know how important it is to take a moment to reflect before speaking. During the season of Lent, we were reminded of the importance of creating a holy pause in our lives. The Church invited us to give ourselves the space we need to pray daily, to worship regularly, to give generously, to repent fearlessly, to forgive joyfully, and to preach the Gospel hopefully in all that we say and do. These pauses in our lives are not a stopping place in our spiritual growth; rather, they feed and encourage that growth. A pause can be a place of spiritual continuity, helping us to connect ourselves more deeply to the vision that God has for all of Creation.
particularly around models for discernment for lay ministries. And we have listened to each other, approaching one another with gratitude and mutual care.
What is emerging from these conversations is the need for the COM to craft a process of discernment that mirrors the kind of leadership the Church needs. If we are looking for prayerful, passionate followers of Jesus who can lead our Church in doing holy work, then the work of the COM – the “process” – needs to be prayerful, passionate, and Jesus-centered. Our time together as a Commission needs to be holy time that cherishes and supports all of God’s people. Thankfully, the COM is full of faithful people who embody this kind of leadership. The members of the COM are powerful icons of discernment, people who model how to use their own gifts to build up the Kingdom. This year, Bishop Gutiérrez asked the Commis- These are people interested in holiness and intension on Ministry to pause in one aspect of our work. tionality and transparency; they are deeply comThe COM has continued to meet with and support mitted to creating a process that builds on what we Postulants and Candidates in their journey towards have done in the past and also allows us to connect ordination, but we have not begun any process with to God’s vision for our future. new Nominees. We are pausing, taking the time to reflect on our work so far, to envision what discernThe Church needs leaders – lay and ordained – ment can look like across our diocese, and to lis- who can use their unique gifts to preach the Gospel ten for what the Holy Spirit is calling us to next. and build up the Kingdom of God. What will the A small group of COM members – two lay people, process of finding and discerning this leadership two deacons, and two priests – have met regularly look like? It is too soon to articulate the answer to with Canons Wamsley and Mathis to engage in this this question in much detail. But the process will work. We are a diverse group, with different gifts, certainly be grounded in the truth of our baptisms, experiences, and ministries in the Diocese, but we of the promise that we are all called to “confess the have found a sense of community and common pur- faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, pose. We have prayed together, dreamed together, and share…in his eternal priesthood.” I hope that laughed and sighed together, and, most importantly, you will continue to keep the COM in your prayers we have listened together. We have listened to the in the coming weeks and months. wisdom of others doing this work throughout the wider Church. We have listened to our own experiences of discernment, in this diocese or elsewhere. We have listened to stories from this diocese’s past, 7
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church ~ A Timeline of History ~
by The Rev. Carol Anthony
• 1915 - St. Gabriel Mission held its first service in a former motion picture theater at Rising Sun Avenue & Rockland Street with the rector of St. Nathanial’s Church in charge. • 1916 - The Diocese bought property at Front Street & Roosevelt Boulevard with funds provided by the Advancement Society. • 1917 - A frame church was built. • 1924 - Parish House was built. • 1928 - Present church/stone building was built. • 1945 - St. Gabriel’s reached parish status when it was admitted into the convention. • 1977 - The church considered closing due to decreased membership. It returned to mission status led by accounting warden, George C. Clyde and with the support of the rector of Trinity Church, Oxford.
a variety of ministries: After School Arts and Academic Program (a model in the city), Adult Literacy Center, GED preparation classes, ESL classes, SHARE Food Program, Summer Camp and Vacation Bible School. The congregation played a large part in Philadelphia Interfaith Action (PIA) working for justice among poor communities in the city.
2006 to Present - As community needs and resources shifted, these programs came to an end over time. Re-visioning in recent years has led to a Saturday Lunch program that feeds up to 100 persons weekly, a clothing exchange program, summer day camp, and a bi-monthly mobile food cupboard. Saturdays are when the kingdom of God is most present at St. Gabriel’s. Our community has been blessed with a deep sense of mutual ministry in partnerships with our brothers and As a mission church, St. Gabriel’s turned its focus to sisters in Christ throughout the Diocese in these probeing a healing and grams along with holiday food baskets, prayers, and empowering pres- donations of food and clothing. ence in the midst Celebrating 100 years of ministry on Roosevelt of urban decay and neglect in the com- Boulevard, St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church continues with the same mission imperatives today endeavoring munity. to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world by help1994 - Our church ing to meet the needs of our neighbors. became a Jubilee Center of the EpisClergy Leadership Through The Years copal Church giving other congrega- 1915 - The Rev. George Miller tions experience in 1916 - The Rev. George Krantz, Deacon “hands-on-minis- 1918 - The Rev. Charles C. Waugh try” and renewal in 1919-1946 - The Rev. William T. Metz their faith. 1946-1953 - The Rev. Carroll M. Bates 1953-1977 - The Rev. Roland Lindsay Over the years, diversity has been a hallmark of the 1977-1980 - The Rev. Benjamin Axleroad faith community reflected in a multiracial and multi- 1980-1982 - The Rev. Alice Mann cultural congregation; African-Americans, Caucasians, 1982-1985 - The Rev. Joanne Drake Latinos, Chinese, Costa Ricans, Nigerians, and people 1985-1989 - The Rev. James L. Davis of the Caribbean Islands have worshipped here. 1989-2004 - The Rev. Mary Laney 2004-2014 - The Rev. Nancy Deming St. Gabriel’s offered itself to the community through 2014 - The Rev. Carol Anthony 8
Creating a Place to Come to: Bringing Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church back to life
by The Rev. Peter Kountz, Ph.D, Interim Vicar
The English theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking, reminds us that we must look up at the stars and not down at our feet if we are ever to discover mystery and wonder. It is no accident that when one walks into Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church on 10th St. in Center City Philadelphia, one not only looks up naturally but one also looks around. The first time I was in Saint Stephen’s, I not only looked up and around, but I looked all over, and as I looked I was totally mesmerized, drawn into a landscape of mysterious beauty and wondrous silence. And when I came to Saint Stephen’s as Interim Vicar in February 2017, charged with bringing the church back to life, I felt taken into a building that spoke without having to say anything and into a place that was palpably sacred; a place that was intimate and enveloping; a place of wonder and serenity; a place that seemed fully present. A Diocesan colleague I admire and respect very much often talks about what a church building is “called to do,” suggesting that its calling may not be what we think church buildings ought to be about or ought to be doing. In the four months I have been at Saint Stephen’s, I have learned more about it as a place that has a unique calling, a calling that is grounded in the 1823 building itself. And this unique calling has to do with my sense that Saint Stephen’s is “a place to come to” for the nurturing of the spirit, the care of the soul, and an encounter with a religious sensibility. Saint Stephen’s sits on a small site (comparatively) in the middle of a block on 10th street between Market Street on the North and Chestnut Street on the South. The church seems perfectly centered as it “opens out” into a vibrant and teeming urban block, where pedestrian traffic is the norm and where automobile traffic is often so thick it is brought to a standstill, so while there are lots and lots of people walking, there are also lots and lots of people waiting. This notion of “waiting” is an important signpost in that both the idea and the reality can invite reflection and repose, invite imagination and wonderment, and can be an important point on a cultural map. Going further, this idea of waiting can generate an opportunity to create a place where a natural synthesis of spirit, soul and religion can occur. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin has explained this idea with simplicity and depth: We are 9
not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. In entering Saint Stephen’s, we recognize instantly that we are spiritual beings and that the experience we have in the intimacy of the space is both powerfully spiritual and profoundly human. Much of what I and Sharon Derstine, the Building Administrator, are doing in these early months is attending to the physical needs of our building and this involves a structural assessment, a systems assessment, an acoustic evaluation and an evaluation of what restoration might need to be done. In addition, we have commissioned two experienced church archivists to evaluate and organize the substantial Saint Stephen’s archives and recommend how they can be used in a reasonable and productive way, not only for Saint Stephen’s but for the Diocese of Pennsylvania, as well, and where the archives might be housed. This is all part of what it means to bring the parish back to life. Then there is the design of the model we are building, a model that has several primary components: 1. A dailiness in liturgy and worship grounded NOT in Sunday liturgy but in weekday services; 2. A rich and vital spiritual arts program that includes music, drama, dance, and the spoken word; 3. A synergy between the liturgy and spiritual arts as a complementary route to spiritual insight and experience; 4. A place to be seen and experienced as a pastoral and spiritual “resource center” in the Episcopal tradition for all pilgrims seeking to strengthen their relationship with God and to nourish their souls; 5. In all that we do as a sacred place that represents the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, to practice compassion, intelligence, kindness, learning, openness, serenity, silence, wisdom, and wonder. Finally, in these early days of putting pieces together and building and rebuilding anew, we are trying to live and work in and be guided by the Spirit and to remember Emily Dickinson’s exhortation that “the soul should always stand ajar.” We believe this is how pilgrims can find their way to our “place to come to” that is Saint Stephen’s. We will welcome them.
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Liturgical Commission Resource Guide We have all been blessed in this diocese by the presence of our new bishop. One of the immediate gifts that he has offered us is a glimpse into the parishes across the Diocese so that we can see the life and vibrancy of our common faith and the breadth and depth of expression given to our common prayer.
a solid foundation and exploration of our tradition of common prayer and worship to which both laity and clergy can turn when a question needs to be answered quickly about some aspect of the liturgy or when we need to quickly get our hands on a resource so that we can move forward with liturgical planning. It will begin as an online edition including articles, links, and recomAt the first of the year, Bishop GutiĂŠrrez met with the mendations for other print resources but who knows, it Liturgical Commission to ask that we begin work on a may evolve to include video presentations, recordings, Resource Guide for liturgy that could be used by clergy or other things not yet imagined. and laity in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania as a “go toâ€? source for information for those interested in We have begun our work and are writing brief articles learning more about the liturgy and as a guide to assist about various aspects of the liturgy and are including anyone charged with the responsibility for planning, those other important resources to which you could leading, and celebratturn for further inforing Holy Eucharist mation. We will cover and the other liturgies a variety of topics. of the church. For instance, we will have an article about The Book of Common the Sanctuary in which Prayer is our starting we will give informapoint. It contains the tion not only about the order of worship and altar, its importance, prayers for Holy Euhow to reverence it, charist, Holy Baptism, etc., but also will talk other sacraments, the about the processional daily office, and many cross, the use of canother ways of praydles, and other aspects ing in common. It has that take place within been in use since 1979 the sanctuary. and offers much flexibility in addition to providing the solid foundation for worship that makes what we do Have you ever wondered what you should do should in the Episcopal Church truly common prayer. It is the you ever not have a priest available to celebrate Holy vision of the Bishop that the Liturgical Commission Eucharist in your parish on Sunday? That will be one open up the Book of Common Prayer and other ap- of the questions that will be covered in the Resource proved texts and provide resources and tools to perhaps Guide. Of course we will address Holy Baptism, Holy use them even more effectively or expansively. Part of Eucharist, and the other liturgies in the Book of Comthe genius of the liturgy is that there can be deep unity mon Prayer, but we will also provide information about in the diversity of our worship and it is this spirit of the Altar Guild and its important ministry, giving reAnglican comprehensiveness that our bishop wants the sources for their work, suggestions about when and Liturgical Commission to lift up. how to make liturgical changes in a parish, and other practical matters that come up in parishes on a regular This Resource Guide will be a living document that basis. Since this is intended to be an organic document will evolve as we learn and discover more about the rising up out of this diocese, we welcome any questions way that we worship in this diocese, yet it will provide that you have regarding liturgy and worship or topics 11 that you would like to be addressed.
The Liturgical Commission members are excited about this project and eagerly accepted the invitation of our bishop to prepare the Liturgical Resource Guide for the Diocese. It will begin with a few articles and we will allow it to grow and expand as others are written and become ready for publication. So, you will need to keep checking back to see what’s new and you will always be able to ask us to include a topic in which you are interested or have a question. In order to do that, it might be good to introduce you to the members of the Liturgical Commission. We are laity and clergy representing the breadth and expanse of our diocese starting at the heart of it with The Very Rev. Judith Sullivan, Dean of our Cathedral and ex officio member of the Commission. The Rev. Mark Smith serves two parishes, St. Paul’s Chester and St. John’s Essington. Everyone who participates in any diocesan liturgy knows the service that the President of the Altar Guild, Dina L. Harvey, offers this diocese and she is an invaluable member of the Commission. She is also the Administrative Assistant to the Rector/Parish Administrator at St. Luke’s Germantown. The Rev. Deacon Rob Davidson from St. Paul’s Chestnut Hill is a member who has served on the Commission for many years. Another invaluable member is the person whom we rely upon to share the history of the Diocese and to make sure we understand
our roots, The Rev. Thomas McClellan. We have two members who are both priests and members of religious communities. The Rev. Benjamin Wallis serves at Incarnation Holy Sacrament in Drexel Hill and The Rev. Emmanuel Williamson at Redemption in Southampton, Bucks County. From Morrisville and the Church of the Incarnation comes Dave Dixon and across the Diocese from Royersford, the Church of the Epiphany serves The Rev. Beth Hixon. There are two St. Christopher’s represented on the Commission, one in Gladwyne led by The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining and the other in Oxford near the Maryland border led by The Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz, who also serves as the chair of the Commission. We are offering the names and locations of the members of the Commission because we bring to the table an understanding and experience of various parts of the Diocese as well as our own gifts and love for the liturgy. We want you to have the names of the members of the Liturgical Commission because not only are we writing a Resource Guide to be published, but each of us and all of us are ready and willing to be a human resource for you in your parishes. All you have to do is call or write one of us and we will be glad to serve.
Let us together worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Respectfully submitted by The Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz, Chair, Liturgical Commission
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Diocesan Staff Contact List Offices of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Address: 3717 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Phone) 215-627-6434 (Fax) 267-900-2928
NAME POSITION EXT. EMAIL
Office of the Bishop Daniel G.P. GutiĂŠrrez Bishop Diocesan 131 dgutierrez@diopa.org Rodney R. Michel Assisting Bishop rodneym@diopa.org Edward L. Lee
Assisting Bishop
bpedwardlee@yahoo.com
Shawn Wamsley Chief of Staff, Canon to the Ordinary for Evangelism and Administration 109 swamsley@diopa.org Lloyd H. Winter Chaplain to the the Retired Clergy Spouses/Partners, Widows and Widowers
retired-diopa@earthlink.net
Celeste Fisher
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
108
cfisher@diopa.org
Kristen Kelly
Receptionist/Assistant to Celeste Fisher
101
kristenk@diopa.org
Pamela M. Nesbit
Archdeacon
Henry Carnes
Director of Education and Communications 110
henryc@diopa.org
J.D. Lafrance
Administrative and Communications Asst. 151
jdlafrance@diopa.org
Peter Moak
Diocesan Archivist
archives@diopa.org
267-374-6952
267-575-8958
pamelamnesbit@diopa.org
Finance and Administration Doug Horner
Finance and Business Administrator
145
dhorner@diopa.org
Troy Hardy Senior Accountant 105 thardy@diopa.org Jennie Paddy Accounts Payable Manager 118 jenniep@diopa.org Sean McCauley Property Manager 181 seanm@diopa.org
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Mark Davis IT Support Manager 190 markd@diopa.org
Transition Ministry Jill Mathis
Canon for Transition Ministry
102
Marcia White
Asst. for Ordinations & Transition Ministry 111
jillm@diopa.org marciaw@diopa.org
Resources and Support Betsy Ivey
Canon for Resources and Support
115
bivey@diopa.org
Jan Schroeder Missioner for Missional living, 140 jans@diopa.org Youth and Young Adult Ministry
The Church Foundation Alan Lindsay
Executive Director, The Church Foundation 127
alanl@diopa.org
Lori Daniels
Operations Manager
lorid@diopa.org
104
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