If you are considering updating your parish’s by-laws, please be aware that the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh establish the following two requirements: A parish vote. Canon XV, […]
Vestry Note: Changing Parish By-laws
Category: Diocesan News and Information
Benefits Update for Parishes: Disability Insurance Coverage for Lay Employees
Did you know that Lay employees who work 20 or more hours per week qualify for disability insurance through Church Pension Group (CPG)? Parishes may enroll in either Employer-Paid or […]
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An Invitation to Participate in 5-Minute Advent
Dear Friends, As I look forward to our first Advent season together in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, I invite you to consider observing this special time of reflection, prayer, and […]
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Ways to Watch the Consecration
The Consecration of the Reverend Dr. Ketlen A. Solak as the IX Bishop of Pittsburgh If you cannot attend and would like to watch this service online, you can find […]
An Invitation to Attend the Consecration of the Rev. Dr. Ketlen A. Solak as the IX Bishop of Pittsburgh
Dear Sisters, Brothers & Siblings in Christ, On behalf of the Transition Committee of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, we want to, once again, invite you to attend the ordination and […]
A Letter to the Diocese From The Transition Committee: Consecration Details and Volunteer Opportunities
Dear Sisters, Brothers & Siblings in Christ, Alleluia! God willing, the IX Bishop of Pittsburgh will be ordained and consecrated at a glorious service at 11 am on Saturday, November […]
Seeing the Face of God in Each Other: Antiracism Training
Seeing the Face of God in Each Other, our diocesan anti-racism workshop, is taking place online on Friday, September 24 – Saturday, September 25, 2021. These two days offer a […]
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A Time of Transition: A Note from the Standing Committee
Dear Friends, For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. God has done this, so that all should stand in awe before him (Ecclesiastes […]
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Lasting Gifts: A Letter From Bishop McConnell
August 31, 2021 Dear friends in Christ, This will be my last message to you as your bishop. My retirement takes effect officially tomorrow, and our Standing Committee will be […]
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A Covid Update from Bishop McConnell – August 26, 2021
August 26, 2021 Dear Friends in Christ, As I near the end of my tenure as your bishop, I was looking forward, as I am sure you all have been, […]
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