Bishop’s Mother’s Day Reflection : Gratitude for your Exemplary Model of Christian Life & Witness. Read here.
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The Reverend Susan Leight Graduates from Virginia Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity Degree at its Bicentennial Commencement Service to be held on Thursday, May 12th at 10:00am. Congratulations Susie!! Read more.
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Bishop San to be honored at Virginia Theological Seminary Bicentennial Commencement Our Bishop has been invited by VTS to receive an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree (Honoris Causa). Bishop San shares this honor with several other recipients including the Most Rev. Rowan Williams, the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, who is scheduled to preach at the commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 12th. Read more.
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Difference Course - Make your Faith Count in a Complex & Divided World: The Diversity Awareness Commission is offering this 5-week course on Zoom at 12:30pm on Thursdays beginning May 19th.
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Congratulations to The Rev. Deacon Barbara Coleman! On Friday, May 13th, Barbara will be installed as an Associate with The Carmel Sisters of Teresa of Avila. They have opened a hermitage in their new retirement home in Timonium. The Carmel Sisters of Teresa have a Compline service each Thursday evening via zoom (meeting ID: 746 1792 2496 Passcode: iq6vrP)
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Spring Youth Summit! Over 40 youth and leaders gathered over the weekend (Apr 29-May 1) to experience God's love through music, fellowship, fun & powerful words from our guest speaker, Heather Flies. Stay tuned for more on this life-changing event.
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Provincial Synod was held on May 1st & 2nd in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Our own Reverend Nathaniel Pierce, was elected President of Province III and The Right Rev. Kevin Brown, Bishop of Delaware, was elected Vice President. We wish these new officers God's blessings and reassure them of our support and prayers for Province III and their ministry.
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Bishop's Appeal - Crisis in Ukraine: Bishop Marray requests donations for the on-going efforts for the crisis in war-torn Ukraine. Read his letter here. Prayer for the People of Ukraine and Peace in Europe linked here.
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Installation of the Reverend Deacon Chris Sabas as Deacon Vicar of St. Andrew's Parish, Princess Anne
The Reverend Deacon Sabas has been serving as Deacon in Residence in the parish for the past year under the mentorship of Reverend Laura Dorsey. Reverend Deacon Sabas was installed to that pastoral cure by the Bishop on Easter Sunday. Congratulations Chris!!
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Solemn Communion Retreat: Second and third graders from Wye Parish, Christ Church Easton, and All Faith Chapel joined together on April 9th for a retreat at the National Cathedral.
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Volunteer for General Convention: July 7th - 14th, Baltimore: General Convention is the gathering of the entire Episcopal Church and happens only once every three years. With this year's event happening in Baltimore from July 7th to July 14th, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many members of the Diocese of Easton. From ushers to altar guild, tellers to childcare - there are multiple roles to fill. Click here to read more.
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Memorial Day
The Diocesan offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th in honor of the Memorial Day Holiday. Please take a moment to pray for and remember all those who have given their lives in the pursuit of freedom while serving in our armed forces.
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Thank you for your continued support
of the mission and ministries of our Diocese.
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Camp Wright is Hiring: Do you know someone who would love to be working at Camp Wright this summer? We are in the process of putting together our camp team for 2022. We are hiring staff, kitchen, maintenance crew & counselors!! Contact our Camp Director.
Camp Wright Spring Cleaning: Spring is here! Make a gift to our Spring Cleaning effort and you can be a part of getting us up and running for the 2022 camp season. Learn more here.
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Retreat House: Latest Newsletter here.
Coming soon - A Special Spiritual Formation Offering with Porter Taylor - Evelyn Underhill: What is Mysticism? Learn more here.
To receive the Retreat House newsletter and other email offerings, sign up here. View their calendar for programs and special events. For more information, call (410) 364-7069 or contact Francie Thayer.
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The Church of The Holy Trinity, Oxford Mission Project - Care Packs of Talbot County This month we return our service activity to the children throughout Talbot County who experience food insecurity. Almost half the students in Talbot County receive food assistance at school and many of their families do not have sufficient food to provide them meals on the weekends. We can help ensure no child goes hungry through collecting donations of food items for Care Packs of Talbot County. Read more here.
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A Cause for Celebration at Christ Church Kent Island!
At the Annual Visitation by the Bishop, we invited those who were baptized as infants to make their mature affirmation of faith. We also encouraged those adults who came to us from other Christian communities to affirm their identity in the Episcopal Church. We enjoyed sharing with him the joy of our revitalization, post-COVID. Three youth and two adults were confirmed. Read more.
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Church of the Holy Spirit, Ocean City - "The Ocean Cluster" - Filled Easter baskets for Hope4Recovery. The Ocean Cluster is comprised of the three Episcopal churches in the local area - Church of the Holy Spirit (north Ocean City), St. Paul's by-the-Sea (south Ocean City) and St. Paul's (Berlin). Read more here.
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Trinity Cathedral, Easton World Peace Prayer hour continues. Trinity opens its sanctuary to the public from 3 to 4 pm every day except Sunday. Trinity Cathedral invites people of all denominations and faiths to stop by, light a candle and sit in silent prayer on behalf of world peace for however long you can, even if only 10 minutes.
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POST YOUR EVENT!
Send an email with a short description plus links or attachments to Joanne. Churches are also encouraged to add joanne@dioceseofeaston.org to their local enews.
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Pastoral Concerns
Pray for cessation of the war in Ukraine, Middle East and in other parts of the world. For the citizens of Ukraine, refugees and displaced children, the elderly, parents, sick and the nations that are providing a safe and secure shelter for migrant citizens.
We pray for the repose of the soul of Ellen Girardeau of St. Alban's Parish, Salisbury, who died after a long illness. Her son Tom and her husband The Rev. Dr. Doug Girardeau were with her. Her funeral will be held Saturday, May 14 at 11:00 at St. Albans'. Her ashes will be interred in their columbarium at the church. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
The family is collecting pictures for her memorial. If you have any pictures of Ellen, please share them with Tom at tom_cunningham@mac.com. Please keep Doug, Tom and her family and friends in your prayers.
We pray for the repose of the soul of the Rev. George R. Merrill who died at home with family by his side, on the Feast of the Resurrection. An ordained Episcopal priest and graduate of the American Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry, he served parishes in Connecticut and New York. In 1973, he moved to Maryland and directed the Baltimore Pastoral Counseling Service. He was also a professor at Loyola College's graduate pastoral counseling program. George was an accomplished photographer and writer. He and his beloved wife, Jo, enjoyed sailing the waters of the Chesapeake. We ask that your prayers be with Jo, and the entire family as they grieve their loss.
We pray for the repose of the soul of The Very Rev. Edmund Bruce Partridge who passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Ed was Dean of Trinity and St Phillips Cathedral in Newark, NJ, in addition to serving on the staff of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church in New York City.
He served in a number of parishes in the Diocese of Newark, New Jersey. Prior to his retirement he worked to revitalize distressed congregations.
He leaves behind his wife, Lynn Freeburger, a former senior warden of Trinity Cathedral. A memorial service is planned for June.
We pray for continued healing and comfort for the following people and their families: for The Rev. Paula E. Clark bishop-elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. The Rev. Kevin Cross. The Rev. Mary Friel as she prepares for her medical procedure later this month. Doug Girardeau. Rev. Bryan Glancey & Barbs Glancey. The Rev. Jim Kamihachi & Weasie Kamihachi. The Rev. Ron Knapp. Art Leiby. Tom Mendenhall. The Rev. Bill Ortt. The Rev. Beverly Porteus, Becky Richardson. Ray Zeigler
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Diocesan Prayer Calendar
Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 8th
We give thanks for the witness to Christ’s love for children through the
ministry of Camp Wright, Stevensville, and for its Director, Julia Connelly
Zahn; Asst. Director, Kaitlin Horvath and Day Camp Director, Cara
Fehrenbacher, and their families.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 15th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at Old Trinity, Church
Creek, for their Rector, the Rev. Canon Dr. Dan Dunlap, and his spouse,
Donna.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 22
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at Christ Church, Easton, for their Rector, the Rev. Dr. Bill Ortt, and his spouse, Susan.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 29
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people and ministry at Bayleigh
Chase, For Deacon Sherry Snyder, and her spouse, John, and all caretakers that minister to its residents.
Day of Pentecost
June 5th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at Christ Church, St. Michaels as they celebrate 350 years of mission. We give thanks for their Rector, the Rev. Steve Mosher, and his spouse, Kirsten.
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at La Iglesia de la Sagrada
Familia de Jesus, in Kennedyville, and for their Pastor, the Rev. Thom Sinnott, and his wife, Ileana.
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Register by May 6th for virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course May 16-20 Learn more here.
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YWCA Delaware - The Stand Against Racism Challenge is a virtual learning tool designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. Read more & register here.
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The Episcopal Church : General Convention: The 80th General Convention will meet July 7 - 14, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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The Episcopal Church Press Release Digest: a roundup of press releases, announcements, and other updates from the Office of Public Affairs. Latest Press Release
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