Progressive Episcopalians of Pittsburgh

Progressive Episcopalians of Pittsburgh (PEP), a member of the Via Media USA alliance, is a group of laypersons and clergy in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh that represents the interests of moderate to liberal churches and individuals within the diocese.^[1] The group was opposed to Bishop Robert Duncan.

Founded initially to oppose several resolutions at a diocesan convention, the group has grown in size and scope.^{[citation needed]} Its members were instrumental in the formation of Via Media USA, and have often spoken for liberals throughout the church in the national media.^{[citation needed]}

PEP has had several prominent members:

• The Rt. Rev. Walter Righter, who was tried for heresy for ordaining a gay man.^{[citation needed]}
• Joan R. Gundersen, current president, historian and author, affiliate of Episcopal Women's History Project.^{[citation needed]}
• Lionel Deimel, former president of PEP and an oft-quoted advocate for progressive Christianity.^{[citation needed]}
• Christopher Wilkins, vice president and facilitator of Via Media USA.^{[citation needed]}
• The Rev. Dr. Harold Lewis, Rector Emeritus of Calvary Church, Shadyside, which sued the Diocese of Pittsburgh for attempting to circumvent the Dennis Canon.^{[citation needed]}