March 18, 2020
Below is this week's information from the Episcopal Church in Delaware in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)

For all information see the diocesan response page here .
The Episcopal Church in Delaware
Adheres to the State of Emergency Declaration
by the Delaware Governor, John C. Carney
The Episcopal Church in Delaware will adhere to the State of Emergency declaration and all modifications of the declaration — see below. Loving our neighbor, we ask and encourage any organization using facilities within the Episcopal Church in Delaware to also follow said declarations by the governor.

Read Bishop Brown's COVID-19 Response #5
March 18, 2020 | Focus Items
The Mission Support Office is available to answer all phone calls during regular business hours, however the office is closed to visitors at this time

  • The support staff will be working from home, and also from the Mission Support Office when necessary
  • Please do not hesitate to contact the staff at any time. They are available!
  • You can contact us by phone, 302.256.0374, or by email (response time may be faster via email). View all staff email addresses here.
A Letter from the Trustees to the
Episcopal Church in Delaware offers a word of encouragement to all parishes invested in Master Fund A.
A Letter from the Executive Officer of General Convention regarding the recording of service details in your parish registers
Daily Morning Psalms and Prayers
At this uncommon time, keep some reassuring order in your daily life with Morning Psalms and Prayers. If you like and follow the Episcopal Church in Delaware's Facebook page you will receive them in your daily feed. Alternatively, you may find them on our website here .
You can find complete information on the diocesan COVID-19 response page, including online worship services offered in the diocese, available resources for worship, parish resources, public health information, and more.
The diocesan communications team is available to support and assist parishes with streaming services, video conferencing, social media platforms, and more. Don't hesitate to reach out at any time. Read information below.
Sow, Tend, and Share, on Facebook!
At a time when change happens so fast ... like and follow us on the Episcopal Church in Delaware's Facebook page to get the latest news and updates -- click here. Stay connected and help us spread the Good News!
Check it out...
The Church of St. John the Baptist, Milton, has expanded its online presence
Inspired by Invite Welcome Connect, the Church of St. John the Baptist has:
  • created bi-monthly Walking in Faith videos posted to Facebook and YouTube;
  • introduced an electronic newsletter;
  • installed a wall-mounted television that has continuous video loop of church activities; and
  • made updates to the website to make it more user-friendly, resulting in increased views
New visitors reported that the website drew them in!
Did you know?
The Rev. Deacon Maryann Younger had an article published in The General Seminary Quarterly
"The statistics are remarkable. Over the course of their lives, 80% of women who have at least a bachelor’s degree are employed compared to 59% who only have a high school diploma. Only 9.3% of women with a college degree will live below the federal poverty level. Getting an education is key to women’s economic stability. And yet, for many women, their educational pursuits are complicated by outside factors that have nothing to do with their abilities." Read full article here
News from the Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church Responds to the COVID-19 Crisis
Concerning COVID-19, Resources and Information
"In this time when we are all affected by the coronavirus, whether directly or indirectly, whether physically, biologically, psychologically, spiritually, and for many economically, it may be helpful to remember that we're in this together." The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry. For full response page see here .
Parochial Reports Message to Diocesan Administrators from Iris DiLeonardo, Language and Research Specialist, and Molly James, Deputy Executive Officer of General Convention  
Please know that you and your communities are in our thoughts and prayers in this trying time. As we have received some inquiries recently regarding parochial reports, we wanted to share information with you in case you receive them as well. Please see the statement from Canon Barlowe regarding reporting online worship. Additionally, please note that due to current challenges of a pandemic that rightfully focus parish and diocesan energies on the immediate needs of the local community, the filing site http://reports.dfms.org will remain live beyond the usual May 1 deadline. Prayers and gratitude for your leadership in this time.
Oasis: Young Adult and Campus Ministries Leadership Conference 2020 
June 23-26, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona
Registration is now open for the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Annual Leadership Conference. Designed for Episcopal leaders in ministry with young adults (ages 18-30) on and off college campuses, this annual conference offers opportunities to meet, connect, and to be nourished and nurtured in their ministry. The conference program is designed for leaders who are new to this work as well as those who have longstanding roots in this ministry. Participants are encouraged to share their ideas for learning opportunities that they would like to offer or would like to see offered using this for m . Deadline for submitting ideas is March 30, 2020 for the planning team to review. More information
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites U.S. Episcopalians to help shape their future through civic engagement: 2020 census and election
In the United States, 2020 is a year for federal as well as state and local elections and, as the beginning of a new decade, the year for its decennial count of people living in the country. The Episcopal Church encourages U.S. Episcopalians to participate in both. Taking part in the census and voting are both a right and a responsibility. They are also part of the Christian calling to love one another. Each person benefits — and suffers — from how their community functions; thus each person carries a responsibility to engage the processes and mechanisms that help them function. More information and Presiding Bishop's video
Application process for Episcopal Church’s 2020-2021 academic year scholarships now open
Applications are now being accepted for educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church for the 2020-2021 academic year. A scholarship applicant must be an Episcopalian and must have the endorsement of his/her bishop. The scholarships assist:
  • Students enrolled in theological education and training.
  • Children of missionaries, bishops, and clergy, and other groups covering a wide range of eligibility. 
Cycle of Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
T his week (week of March 15) we hold up in prayer St. Peter's Church , Lewes, the Rev. Jeffrey A. Ross, Rector; he Rev. Canonon Mark Harris, Priest Associate; the Rev. J. Carlyle Gill, Priest Associate; and the Rev. Ray Michener, Priest Associate. For Cycle of Prayer Calendar for 2019-2020 click here.
Announcements in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
General Convention is in our Backyard! A unique opportunity for your Parish(ioners)
Come and join us for the 80 th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, June 30 - July 9, 2021. Baltimore, Maryland will be our meeting destination, and the Diocese of Maryland, along with the other dioceses of Province III, the host for this great gathering of saints. We need you! Bring your talents, praise, worship, sweet fellowship, and volunteer today. Register your interest in volunteering in any capacity at General Convention, by clicking on this link: https://www.generalconvention.org/volunteer-interest . I f you are interested in being a supervisor of volunteers, please email tsnow@delaware.church by March 20. Click here for volunteer supervisor position description. It is going to be an exciting and fun time. You do not want to miss your opportunity, to share in the process of doing the business of your great church.
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