About Us
Christ Episcopal Church is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey of faith
you are welcome here to receive God's love, freely given.
Parking
Although the church has a small parking lot, on-street parking is available and is free all day on Sundays.
The parking lot for the office building next door is also available on Sundays and evenings after business hours.
There is a wheelchair ramp from the parking lot to the main church door.
Vestry
Brian Petersen, Sr. Warden
Trudy Taylor, Jr. Warden
Mike Petersen, Volunteers
Cathy Dugan-Zuraikat, Outreach and Ministry
Nancy Mace, Communications
Mary Haberl, Hospitality/Fellowship
Ann Wilmoth, Treasurer
Staff
The Rev. Arlene Schweitzer, Priest Associate
The Rev. Arthur Dilg, Priest Emeritus
Marissa Bruno, Music Minister
Indiana, PA
Indiana, PA is a quaint western Pennsylvania town nestled in the Allegheny mountains, known for its smalltown charm and connection to native son actor Jimmy Stewart. Indiana is home to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and features a walkable downtown with a spirited student presence and access to Pittsburgh. All of this with Indiana County also being nicknamed the “Christmas Tree Capital of the World” and offering outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and other water sports.
Key Features
· Indiana is special: “It’s a wonderful life in Indiana County, PA” writes the tourist bureau (link below) and that’s certainly true. From the numerous special events and parades, the annual county fair, theatre productions, the many cultural programs sponsored by IUP, an eclectic variety of restaurants and coffee shops, shopping opportunities and more. Indiana also has a robust medical infrastructure including a 160+ bed hospital. www.visitindianacountypa.org
· Location: West Central PA about an hour east of Pittsburgh, in the foothills of the Allegheny mountains
www.mapquest.com/us/pennsylvania/indiana-pa-282034179
· Ambience: A charming downtown (Philadelphia Street) featuring shops restaurants and theaters.
· Education: Home of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, serving over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
· Local Identity: Birthplace and childhood home of Jimmy Stewart, celebrated at the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
· Outdoor Recreation: Extensive hiking trails, parks for biking, bird watching, swimming, fishing and boating.