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Annual Society Meeting April 26, 2013

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT At the Bryn Athyn Church’'s semi-annual meeting on April 26, Bryn Athyn Church members affirmed the nomination of Rev. Eric H. Carswell as the next Pastor of the Bryn Athyn Church. Board of Trustees voting resulted in the re-election of Sean Connolly, Wendy Cooper and Barbara Doering, and we are happy to welcome Dr. David Fuller to the Board. The evening included an entertaining and inspiring presentation about what students have to say about their New Church education, presented by Headmaster Dr. Reid Pritchett.

"Your Voice Counts" - change of venue and time

After taking lots of counsel, we have decided to cancel our meeting on May 10 and instead hold lots of focus groups to get feedback on the strategic plan. Read more...

Bishop's Retirement Celebration, Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12:30pm

At the Bryn Athyn Church Society Building, 550 Tomlinson Road Please join General Church members and friends for a potluck lunch, songs, and storytelling on Sunday, June 16 at 12:30 pm at the Bryn Athyn Church Society Building in appreciation of Tom and Nina’s service to the Church and community. Please bring a ready-to-serve dish or beverage to share. If you would like to contribute financially toward a gift that will be presented to Tom and Nina at the event, please send a check made out to the General Church earmarked “Bishop’s Gift,” to: Hannah Lermitte, PO Box 708, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, or by credit card online at www.newchurchgiving.org/bishop. Please contact Hannah Lermitte at 267-502-4864 for any questions regarding this gift.

Garden of Life Picnic

A Community Picnic Celebrating Loved Ones Who Have Passed On Save the date: Sunday, August 4 (rain date, Sunday, August 11), Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 5:00pm

Rev. Jay Barry - New Glenview Society Pastor

Rev. Jay Barry has been called as the new Pastor of the Glenview Society. Jay is currently Bryn Athyn Cathedral Director and teaches 7th grade religion. Eric Carswell and I are setting the process in motion to find a suitable replacement for him. I'’m sure that you will join me in thinking that we will really miss Jay and Barbara in Bryn Athyn. I have very much appreciated the gifts that he brings to his work and the projects that he has been involved in at the Cathedral. Congratulations Jay and best wishes for your time in Glenview! ~ Rev. Jeremy Simons, Pastor, Bryn Athyn Church

Rev. Eric Carswell is Nominated as the Next Bryn Athyn Head Pastor!

The Rt. Rev. Brian Keith has accepted the counsel of the Pastor Selection committee, and nominates Rev. Eric Carswell as the next pastor of the Bryn Athyn Society. Click for details.

"Your Voice Counts" Strategic Planning Meeting, May 10, 2013, 7:30-8:30pm

Location: Heilman Hall. Over the last few years we have been working very hard to make sure that lots of people were able to give input on what Bryn Athyn Church's priorities and focus should be. We have developed a draft of a strategic plan based on feedback we've received. Your input has made a difference. Click for details.

Pastoral Candidates Have Been Interviewed

The Pastor Selection Committee has created a list of candidates for the position of head pastor, and interviewed all candidates. We will meet in the next few days and take into consideration the information we have all received from so many of you, the interviews, the written material as well as the online material that all of our candidates have provided for us. We hope to propose a name to Bishop Keith before the next Post deadline.

Holy Week and Easter Services (Click for details)

YOU ARE WARMLY WELCOMED TO THESE SPECIAL SERVICES
Wednesday 8pm, Young Adult Vespers Service
Thursday 7 and 9pm, Holy Supper Services
Good Friday 8pm Special Music Service (Mozart and Vaughan Williams)
Easter Sunday Services
- 9:30am Family Services - Flowers!
- 9:35am Young Children's Marionette Service - Flowers!
- 11am Adult Service

What Qualities Does Bryn Athyn Seek in a New Pastor?

The committee to help select a new pastor for the Bryn Athyn Church has heard much input from community members in a short period of time as to what types of qualities people are hoping for in a new pastor. Click to see the committee's report to you on what we have heard.