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New to our readers :  
Beginning with this edition of The Net, the Bishop's Message that is published in the Delaware Communion, our diocesan newspaper, will also appear in the corresponding week's edition of this electronic newsletter.

Delaware Communion / December 2015
Am I wrong about this?  The era we live in seems very negative.  Look at the media.  Open a newspaper.  Listen to the political debates.  Another election season is just getting started.  What are the candidates saying? "Everything is wrong with America because "so-and-so" is in office.  I, on the other hand, am such a talented, wonderful, and humble person.  Elect me and I will fix everything."

Thanksgiving Day is, after all, just around the corner.  In our family we had a different kind of tradition.  Every year we gathered in the dining room.  But before anyone could eat, my father asked each of us to talk about one thing that made us feel thankful.   I remember how we teenagers would roll our eyes.  How corny!    Please don't make us do this.  But, my father   . . .  continue reading

A Joyful witness at the National Cathedral
by Lee Ann Walling
There was a moment during the installation of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry when I thought the St. Thomas' Gospel Choir of Philadelphia was just going to lift us on up to heaven. They were singing Total Praise, and in the program booklet the short song ended simply with "Amen."  It was the most moving, soaring, ­tran­scendent "Amen" I have ever heard sung.  It was that kind of a service: overflowing with joyful snippets of the Kingdom. Goosebumps, tears,  ... continue reading

United Thank Offering Board presents December challenge to benefit 
Episcopal Migration Ministries
The Board of the  United Thank Offering  has presented a challenge to The Episcopal Church to benefit a special grant of $30,000 for  Episcopal Migration Ministries .   Deemed  Advent: Journey from Gratitude to Hope,  the United Thank Offering board is challenging Episcopalians to support refugee welcome in the United States through its 2015 Ingathering Challenge. "Jesus was part of a refugee family,"  . .. continue reading

AdventWord Starts November 29th
Global Advent Prayer Calendar - Available in nine languages
When you sign up you will receive a daily meditation from the Brothers of the Society of Saint John Evangelist, an Anglican/Episcopal monastic community. At 5am every morning you will get a message in your email inbox, with a meditation from a Brother with a word and a picture. Thousands of people will be sharing their personal images in response to the daily meditations.

The Episcopal Urban Caucus Assembly is coming to the Diocese of Delaware
Wednesday, March 2 - Saturday, March 5
This will be an excellent time to support the Diocese and the Episcopal Urban Caucus. Please register and attend all or parts of the three days.  Registration will be available online later in 2015 at the Episcopal Urban Caucus   website .  Volunteers are needed to assist with registration on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.   More Information
holidayHoliday Fairs, Shows, & Bazaars  
Christmas Craft Fair
Friday, Dec. 4th, 6-9pm
Ascension Church
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 5th, 9-3pm
Calvary Church

Holiday Craft Show
Fri-Sat, Dec. 4th & 5th
St. Thomas's Parish
Used Books, Cookies & Craft
Saturday, Dec. 5th, 9-3pm
St. Martha's Church
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 5th, 9-3pm
St. Barnabas' Church

Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9-3pm
Grace Church
Christmas Bazaar 
Saturday, Dec. 5th, 11 - 2pm
Church of the Nativity

Green Show
Saturday, Dec. 5th, 10-2pm
Christ Church Christiana

Nativity Show
Sunday, Dec. 13th, 9-4pm
Ascension Church
parishParish Announcements   
16th Annual Community
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 26th, 12-3pm
Messiah
Sunday, Dec. 6th, 3pm
Christ Church Christiana
Click  here to link to our diocesan parishes.  
Learn about their special services, 
programs,  and  offerings  for the
Advent &  Christmas Seasons
Ministry Announcements
Community Announcements
Cathedral Choir School
Holiday Tour
Dec. 5th - Dec. 24th
DE Faith-Based Summit:
Inspiring Healthy Communities
Thursday, Dec. 3rd, 10-3:30pm
pilgrimagePilgrimage Opportunities
Exploring Our Anglican Heritage
A Pilgrimage to England
April 23 - May 3, 2016
Ordination Annivesaries

Priesthood
11/28
The Rev. Joe M. Rushton
11/30
The Rev. Christopher P. Keene
11/30
The Rev. John H. S. Wright
Cycle of Prayer


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