Pathways to Licensed Lay Ministry: A Message from Bishop Scanlan
An important update from Bishop Scanlan regarding licensed lay ministry in the Diocese of the Susquehanna.
Aug
2026
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Diocesan News
Aug
2026
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Season 2 of “Good News on the Ground” Is All About Inviting, Welcoming, and Connecting
The Evangelism Committee presents Season 2 of “Good News on the Ground,” a podcast exploring real-world evangelism through everyday life.
Aug
2026
18
Organ Guild Announces Student Organ Recital in Harrisburg
Students from the 2026 class of the Shenk Scholarship Fund program will perform on Sunday, August 23, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral in Harrisburg.
Aug
2026
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Diocesan Youth Learn About Climate Justice at Acadia National Park
This past June, a group of 12 youth and 7 adults gathered from the Diocese of the Susquehanna, traveling to Maine to learn about climate justice and its intersections with our Episcopal faith.
Aug
2026
13
Indigenous Justice Ministry Team Co-Hosts Annual Gathering of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery
The Indigenous Justice Ministry Team of the Episcopal Diocese of the Susquehanna co-hosted the annual meeting of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery.
Aug
2026
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Stevenson School for Ministry Rebrands Itself to Reflect New Diocese
The Stevenson School for Ministry has a new logo and a new look to reflect its home in the newly reunified Diocese of the Susquehanna.
Jul
2026
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St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Harrisburg Names New Dean and Rector
After an 18-month search, St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Harrisburg has called a new dean and rector, the Rev. Joshua Andrew.
Jul
2026
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St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Awarded United Thank Offering Grant for Innovative Whole-Child Formation Initiative
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School has received a 2026 United Thank Offering Grant to launch Practicing Shalom, a play-centered whole-child formation initiative rooted in the Christian vision of shalom.
Jun
2026
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Email Phishing Scams Have Become More Subtle: Here’s How to Spot Them
Fraudulent emails aimed at church communities have become much easier to send and more professional-sounding. Here is how to spot them.
Jun
2026
16
Social Justice Summit / Gather 26 Resources Now Available
Presentation materials and keynote links are now available from the 2026 Social Justice Summit and Gather 26.
Jun
2026
16
Guns to Gardens: Safe Disposal Event at St. Thomas, Lancaster
Members of the Saving Lives: Ending Gun Violence ministry team held a Safe Disposal Event where fifteen guns were dismantled to be turned into garden tools, jewelry, and art.
Jun
2026
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Celebrating Juneteenth Across the Diocese
The Diocese of the Susquehanna’s Beloved Community Commission invites all members of our diocesan family to support local Juneteenth celebrations and community events as an act of solidarity and witness to God’s love for our neighbors.
In the News
Guns to Gardens: Safe Disposal Event at St. Thomas, Lancaster
Members of the Saving Lives: Ending Gun Violence ministry team held a Safe Disposal Event where fifteen guns were dismantled to be turned into garden tools, jewelry, and art.
Time capsule helps Diocese of Susquehanna church celebrate 200 years in historic building
Christ Episcopal Church in Reading marked 200 years in its historic building by opening an 1863 time capsule and looking ahead to its ongoing mission in the city.
A pastoral word to The Episcopal Church from the March 2026 gathering of the House of Bishops
Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” John 11:44b Dear people of God: Grace and peace to you in Jesus Christ our Lord. The bishops of The Episcopal Church gathered from March 17-24 at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, Texas.
When faith leaders speak with one voice, lawmakers would do well to pay attention | PennLive Editorial
They said they would speak with one voice at the state Capitol in calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to act now. Clergy and faith leaders gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to call for stronger gun violence prevention laws.
Before they reach for guns, these programs reach for people. The results speak for themselves
As a Christian who practices in the Episcopal tradition, there is great emphasis on how we understand community. We come together in community to worship, and we support each other in community as we strive for justice and peace in the world.
‘No justification’: Bethlehem vigil honors woman killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Dreary weather matched the mood Friday evening as hundreds in Bethlehem mourned a woman killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis this week. Local residents filled the sanctuary at Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem.
Episcopal church to launch bakery training program for formerly incarcerated people
Pennsylvania has one of the highest recidivism rates in the United States: on average, more than 50% of formerly incarcerated people will be rearrested or reincarcerated. The congregation at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in downtown Scranton is hoping to reduce that percentage by launching the nonprofit Cypress House Bakery, a 6-month job training program that will teach formerly incarcerated people baking and culinary skills.
Organist celebrates 40 years of service at Wilkes-Barre church
A long-standing organist at a local church is celebrating a major milestone the best way he knows how. Mark Laubach is marking his 40th anniversary as organist and choirmaster at Saint Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre.