The Invitation of the Ascension
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Official Diocesan Blog
Many of our congregations are holding services online. For a list, check out this blog post.
A Time to Sow: Bishop's Journey in Church Planting
I am deeply committed to church planting. I believe it is the best way to reach people with Jesus’ love. I want to see church planting become normative in this diocese and in the ACNA. But, I wasn’t always an advocate.
The Importance of Coaching
How important is coaching for leaders in ministry? Research shows that five disciplines make a huge difference in the success rate of a church plant (and, by extension, parish ministry): vocational discernment, training, support (personal and financial), coaching, and risk assessment. The first three increased the likelihood of success in planting significantly.
Church Planting Profile: Grace Church, Edgeworth
Pastor: The Rev. Chance Perdue
TM: How long have you been a part of the Diocese?
CP: 6 years
New Diocesan Leaders
As we continue to move forward as a diocese, the Lord has provided two gifted leaders. I have asked the Rev. Tracey Russell to serve as Canon for Youth Ministry and the Rev. Joanne Martin to serve as Deacon for Special Projects.
Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and Parishes Announce Agreement
(This statement is also posted on the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh's website.)
Local Church Springs Into Action After Uniontown Tornado - and How We Can Help
On Thursday, February 15, 2018, an EF-1 Tornado touched down in Uniontown, PA. One of our churches in the area, St. Peter's Parish Church has sprung into action. Here is a report recently sent us by the church's Rector, The. Rev. John Cruikshank:
Local Anglicans Release Worship Album
In 2016, a small group of local Anglican songwriters including Tina Wurschmidt of Shepherd's Heart Fellowship, The Rev. Sean Norris, formerly of South Side Anglican, now in Charleston, SC and Katherine Rosier of Trinity Anglican, Beaver, came together to help each other with their songwriting.
Confessions of an Ordinand
As I reflect on my ordination to the priesthood, I feel destined to underwhelm expectations given the caliber and amount of support I’ve received personally and in my call to ordained ministry. Under Archbishop Duncan and Canon Mary Hayes I discerned a call to ministry through Shepherd’s Heart Church in Pittsburgh sponsored by the Rev.
Confessions of an Ordinand
As I reflect on my ordination to the priesthood, I feel destined to underwhelm expectations given the caliber and amount of support I’ve received personally and in my call to ordained ministry. Under Archbishop Duncan and Canon Mary Hayes I discerned a call to ministry through Shepherd’s Heart Church in Pittsburgh sponsored by the Rev.