Take my life, that I may be consecrated, Lord, to thee;take my moments and my days; let them ow in ceaseless praise.– Frances R. Havergal Beloved people of St. Mark’s, A particular favorite of mine, this hymn reects much of how I’veexperienced the Holy Spirit calling me over the course of my life – toministry…
May 27, 2026 Beloved in Christ, I am writing to share some difficult but exciting news. I have recently accepted a call to be thenext rector of Trinity Church in Escondido, California. As some of you know, my mom has lived north of San Diego for a couple of years. I was able tovisit her…
Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Erie, PA.Address: 134 West Seventh Street, Erie, PA 16501. Limited convention parking will be available at the Cathedral. Additional parking will be available at First United Methodist, 707 Sassafras Streetand Church of the Covenant, 250 West Seventh Street. Both parking lots are a short…
The Standing Committee is pleased to announce the final slate of candidates for the 9th Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania. It was previously announced that the Rev. Dr. Jenifer Chatfield of the Diocese of Los Angeles and the Very Rev. Molly Payne-Hardin of the Diocese of Central New York were endorsed for…
The Search Committee is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the upcoming Meet & Greet Sessions with the nominees for the next Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania! Tuesday, July 7 at 6:00 P.M.Resurrection Church, Hermitage Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00 P.M.St. Mark’s Church, Erie Thursday, July 9 at 6:00 P.M.St. Luke’s Church, Smethport Everyone…
Bishop Benfield visited Church of the Holy Cross in North East on Sunday, April 19th, where he had the privilege to confirm Terry Lash and Julie Creed. After the liturgy, worshippers enjoyed lunch in the parish hall, where the bishop learned about the congregation and the history of North East. It was a great fourth…
The Very Rev. Melinda Hall has been named to the 2026 Class of Women Making History by The Mercy Center for Women. Women Making History celebrates extraordinary women in our community whose leadership, service, and courage continue to shape Erie for the better. Melinda is the Dean of The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul in…
Bishop Benfield visited Emmanuel Church in Corry on Sunday, March 15th. The church has one of few rood screens in the diocese, a rood screen being a a wooden frame, topped by a cross, between the pews where the congregation sits and the altar area. After the Eucharist, the congregation gathered for a brunch with…
Bishop Larry Benfield will be in the diocese on March 15 & 22. He will be visiting Emmanuel Church in Corry and Memorial Church of Our Father in Foxburg. Those congregations look forward to their visits!
Diocesan Summer Camp 2027 will be held from June 13-19 at Camp Nazareth in Mercer, PA. Campers who have completed grades 2-12 are invited to join us. Contact Carly Rowe with any questions.
The Commission to Dismantle Racism is pleased to host a viewing of “It is up to Us”. This documentary film by Stephen McKinley Henderson and Stephen Rosenthal shares a brief history or racism in America, with the hope of promoting equity. Join us at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Saturday, March 21 beginning at…
The clergy of the diocese gathered for their annual retreat at Olmsted Manor, February 15–17. The retreat was led by Jeff Lee, former Bishop of Chicago. Under Bishop Lee’s leadership, the clergy spent time reflecting on the current diocesan system and structure, its relationship to the multiple bishops who have served the diocese over its more than century-long…
