Sixty years ago, Episcopalians came together to form a new congregation in Fairview, which took the name St. Stephen’s. Over the years, this congregation grew and became a major part of the lives of many people—some still with us, some departed, and some who have since moved away. On September 21, we came together to…
The Commission on Ministry continues its ministry independently in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The Commission on Ministry exists to assist and advise the bishop in the work of raising up those who are called to ordained and licensed lay ministry, so that the Church, full of the Holy Spirit, can “empower the saints for the work of ministry.”…
CORE (Collaborative Oil Region Episcopal) Ministries and Grace Lutheran Church held their annual “Preach on the Beach” at Two Mile County Park in Venango County on Sunday, August 17th. The CORE churches include Christ Oil City, Christ Church Meadville, Memorial Church of Our Father Foxburg, St. James Memorial Titusville, and St. John’s/Grace Franklin. Scores of…
Lately, podcasts, news articles, and even the instructions that accompany fitness devices have focused on “health span,” which is the length of time that a person is healthy, not just alive. My own fitness device tells me that I can increase my health span with more sleep, more steps, more vigorous exercise, and more control over…
From July 13–19, 75 youth—ranging from those who had completed 2nd through 12th grade—attended the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania’s Summer Camp at Camp Nazareth in Mercer, PA! We are so grateful for your prayers throughout the week—for safety, good health, and joyful hearts. As we look back, we hold close the moments that made this…
In consultation with the Office of the Presiding Bishop, the Standing Committee has entered into an agreement with Mr. Walker Adams to serve as a consultant for our search process. Walker is Acting Associate Dean for Admission and Advancement at the School of Theology of the University of the South (Sewanee). He holds Master’s degrees…
It is my honor to have arrived to work among you as the assisting bishop for the Diocese ofNorthwestern Pennsylvania. I made my first congregational visit this past Sunday, and I amscheduled to make another one this coming Sunday. I look forward to the good work thatwe can do together as we prepare for the…
Dear Friends in Christ, As the Presidents of the Standing Committees of the Dioceses of Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania, we write to share an update on the status of our Episcopal Partnership. After a season of prayerful discernment, during which we listened to many voices across our dioceses, the May 3rd Joint Special…
As he concluded his day-to-day ministry as bishop of the Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe sat for a farewell interview with Jim Naughton of Canticle Communications. JN: Are you finding it difficult to leave? Obviously you’re not leaving Erie physically, but you are detaching from a job you’ve…
“I remember Bishop Sean saying, ‘take that leap and build your wings on the way down.’ That’s what we’re trying to do.” –Cheryl Mumford, Our Saviour, DuBois Church of Our Saviour, DuBois, recently collected and distributed 20 bags full of personal care items such as soap, toothbrushes, pens, writing tablets, and hand and toe warmers,…
