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This Sunday!

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Dear Friends,

In 1974, a group of 11 women and their supporters organized their ordination to become Episcopal priests in an act of civil disobedience. This story is told in a compelling new documentary The Philadelphia Eleven.

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Standing commission seeks churchwide input on clergy disciplinary process

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Standing commission seeks churchwide input on clergy disciplinary process.  Read more HERE.

 

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Prayers and statements calling for an end to the violence

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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UPDATES on the Pilgrimage

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

UPDATE on the pilgrimage to visit holy sites in Israel and Egypt. Flight plans have been made for October 19, so folks will be returning about the time they originally planned.

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Statement on Hamas/Israel invasion

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Just when we thought this old world had headaches enough, we are hearing that Israel and the militant Palestinian group, Hamas, are engaged in combat in Israel and the Gaza strip. Hundreds of people have been killed and hundreds are held hostage.

 

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You are invited!

Thursday, September 28, 2023

ECF is throwing a party and you’re invited! To welcome the Fall Season, we’re hosting four Festive Fall Gatherings

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