In this edition: 238th annual convention; National Hispanic Heritage Month; Bishop appointment for Global Mission Advocate; Fun Fact; Did You Know?; Check it Out!; Upcoming events in our community and news from The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion
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Friday & Saturday
November 18-19
University of Delaware | Clayton Hall
Newark, Delaware
Everyone is invited to attend
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Now Open
Convention Registration
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Early bird convention registration is open through October 15. Hotel reservations begin now.
Click button below for complete information for convention registration and hotel reservations.
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"Our church, nation, and society have been enriched by generations of Hispanic Americans who have faithfully offered themselves for the good of others. We, the Episcopal Church in Delaware, are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, recognizing their contributions to our shared life." -- Bishop Kevin S. Brown
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 — October 15
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The Choir School of Delaware is celebrating the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans in the choir school community, in choral music, and around the world. To kick things off, they are featuring one of their favorite Latinx composers on Facebook Watch, Dr. Diana V. Sáez! View on YouTube here. |
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RÓMEZ3arts opens The Arts at Trinity’s (TAAT) 2022-2023 Season
Sunday, October 9, 4pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, Wilmington
TAAT kicks off its 11th season as RÓMEZ3arts presents Debajo Del Mismo Cielo (Under The Same Sky), an eclectic musical program celebrating the song and dance of Spain and Latin America, and its influence and impact across the globe. More information
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The Rev. Dr. Marta Illueca |
The Rev. Dr. Marta Illueca's paper, Spiritual Pain: A Symptom in Search of a Clinical Definition, has been published online in Journal of Religion and Health. For a full-text access to a view-only version of the paper click here. |
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Congratulations to the Rev. Marta Illueca from the
Episcopal Church in Delaware
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Bishop Brown has been invited by The Episcopal Church
to appoint one person in this diocese to be the
Diocesan Global Mission Advocate
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Are you interested in being an advocate for the Global Episcopal Mission Network?
Advocates will help promote the study and use of the Guiding Principles, Resolution A016, adopted at the 80th General Convention, and share with the Church promising global mission practices developed as these guiding principles are implemented alongside other models of ministry such as Asset-Based Community Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.
If you are interested, please contact Kathleen Moore, kmoore@delaware.church or 302-256-0374 no later than October 14.
One representative from each diocese will be appointed by the bishop. The purpose is to
- develop a network of people knowledgeable about the global mission engagement in each diocese of The Episcopal Church,
- share resources and knowledge on best practices for global mission engagement,
- promote missionary programs of The Episcopal Church within each diocese, both Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) and Episcopal Volunteers in Mission (EVIM),
- establish a way of living into the Guiding Principles for World Mission as adopted at General Convention, and
- serve as a network to help The Episcopal Church participate in the global body of Christ.
Activities include:
- Quarterly Zoom meetings, beginning October 26 — 2pm or 7pm EST
- Yearly in-person network gathering, beginning Fall 2023
- Serve as liaison between the diocese and The Episcopal Church's Office of Global Partnerships
- Be the point of contact for congregations and/or groups in the diocese for international relationship development
- Advocate for increased global mission engagement in the diocese
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Saturday, October 1 | 9am to 12:30 pm | St. Peter's Church, Lewes | online and in-person
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A Time for you .....
to discover
something new
within yourself!
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Diocesan Day of Discernment
An opportunity for all to come together to discern their Baptismal call of service to our church.
Learn about our new partnership with the Stevenson School for Ministry in raising up new leaders for our parishes.
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Bishop's 3rd Annual
Christmas Card Contest
submission due November 1
18 years old and under
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Fun Fact
Question: Which diocesan bishop's son, himself an Episcopal priest, became a Roman Catholic?
Clue: The Catholic Pope at the time was Pope Leo XIII.
Answer: Here
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Today in Christian History |
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On this date in 929, King Wenceslas, Christian ruler and patron saint of Czechoslovakia died. Most people only know he looked out on a lot of snow on the Feast of St. Stephen. However, during his brief reign as Duke of Bohemia before his brother murdered him, Wenceslas sought peace with surrounding nations, reformed the judicial system, and showed particular concern for his country's poor. More information
Medival bohemian icon creator. Public domain
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On this date in 1833, Lemuel Haynes died. The first African American pastor to a white congregation and the first awarded an advanced degree, he was a famed preacher who ministered to Rutland, Vermont’s Congregational West Parish for 30 years starting in 1783, and grew the membership from 42 to 350. An abandoned then adopted child, he served in the Continental Army, preached widely, and argued strongly against slavery. More information
Public domain
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Cycle of Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware |
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A message from the Invite Welcome Connect (IWC) team
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"Consider for 14 Sundays (could be less) in stewardship season to invite 14 parishioners (could be less) to write reflections on the Sunday gospel reading and tying in stewardship. People love reading about each other and gaining new perspectives as well as learning about others' faith journeys. You could consider printing these along with the bulletins or posting on social media and your website. Here's a link to how one church used the reflections: https://www.ascensiondallas.org/reflectionsoflove" — Delaware IWC team
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Upcoming Events in Our Community |
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Delaware Youth have a voice – Now is the time to use it!
Amplify Your voice: MLK Voice 4 Youth
A spoken word contest for youth grades 7 - 12
Registration now open
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there “is” such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.”
MLK Voice 4 Youth empowers youth to speak their truth, their way. Use poetry, slam, speech, collaborate with peers to speak up for change and be heard. Youth voices matter! Click here to register. First Prize $2,000 More information
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A time for you to discover something new within yourself! Diocesan Day of Discernment, Saturday, October 1
9am-12:30pm, St. Peter's Church, Lewes, online and in-person
Sponsored by The Episcopal Church in Delaware's Commission on Ministry, the Diocesan Day of Discernment is an opportunity for all to come together to discern their Baptismal call of service to our church whether it be to lay ministry or potentially to ordained ministry. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about our new partnership with the Stevenson School for Ministry in raising up new leaders for our parishes. RSVP by September 25 to COM@delaware.church. For more information contact the Rev. Jeffrey A. Ross Chair of the Commission on Ministry: jross@stpeterslewes.org
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Annual Meeting & Luncheon, ECW of Delaware, October 15, 12noon, Frazier’s Restaurant, Dover
We will begin the luncheon at 12:30pm. The speakers and the annual business meeting will follow and we will conclude with a worship service. Please note that this year we have the larger meeting room, which will allow us to spread out and have a safer meeting considering Covid-19 protocols. This banquet room has its own restroom and a private entrance from the parking lot. Registration information is included in this edition of Proclaim!
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Come Learn about a 2023 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Wilmington
Tuesday, October 25, 6:30pm
Have you ever wanted to travel to the Holy Land? Join Christ Church parishioners and friends as they share their experiences from past pilgrimages and discuss next year’s opportunity to participate in a program at St. George’s Anglican College in Jerusalem. Come learn more on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30pm in Christ Church Christiana Hundred’s Parish Hall and hear about St. George’s Footsteps of Jesus, Level II course from June 18-23, 2023. This is not a tour of the Holy Land but a pilgrimage with visits to significant sites in Christ’s life with time for worship, guided meditation, and reflection. For complete details, visit www.christchurchde.org/holy-land-trip-post or contact Lu Johnston at lu.johnston58@gmail.com with questions.
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Celebration of 200th Anniversary, Immanuel Church, New Castle, October 29-30
Immanuel Church will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the expansion and improvements made to the church building by renowned architect William Strickland in 1822. These improvements transformed the church from a humble rectangular building into the shape we know today. With the addition of the steeple and the transepts, Immanuel became (and remains) one of the most beautiful Episcopal churches in the country and an emblem of the town of Old New Castle. There will be a series of commemorative events, details of which may be read here.
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News from The Episcopal Church |
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The United Thank Offering and Episcopal Migration Ministries are teaming up for this fall’s Great EpisGOpal Race,
now scheduled for October 14-23.
This virtual event offers multiple fun ways — run, bike, swim, hike, paddle board, and more — to participate and raise funds to support refugee resettlement and other special ministries and missions. Sign up on your own or create a team. Learn more.
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Grant application deadlines are 5pm, March 10, for dioceses of The Episcopal Church
The United Thank Offering (UTO) Board is pleased to announce the availability of its 2023 UTO Annual Grants, with a focus on the worldwide incarceration crisis. These grants are awarded for projects in The Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion, each year with a different focus.
More information — including criteria for applicants, sample budgets and timelines, and helpful hints — as well as application and other forms are available online in English and Spanish. The United Thank Offering was founded to support innovative mission and ministry in The Episcopal Church and to promote thankfulness and mission in the whole church. One hundred percent of UTO thank offerings—given by individuals and churches—are granted the following year. These awards support a wide range of projects, positions, educational resources, and more. More information
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