April Enews Supplement
Notes from the Office of the Bishop
Bishop San's 2024 Spring/Summer Schedule
Bishop San is looking forward to a very busy Spring and Summer that will put him away from his desk for some extended periods of time. Please take note of this schedule to better facilitate communications in the coming months. We have listed his April calendar below.

  • April 17-21: Time Off to Attend to Personal Matters
  • April 23-25: Extraordinary House of Bishop’s Meeting (Charlotte NC) to meet with nominees for Presiding Bishop
  • April 27: Ordination of Lynn Wiljanen
  • April 28: Visitation to St. Paul’s Berlin
  • April 29-May 1: Clergy Conference (Ocean City)
Important Camp Wright Updates...

Camp Wright is Hiring!! Camp Wright is looking for Resident Counselors (ages 18+) ! Spend your Summer outside, building life skills with a team of your peers. Camp is a job where you get to be active and creative, thoughtful and silly. Camp is a community where you can develop lifelong friendships while learning flexibility, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Come be a part of our Summer 2024 team! Learn more at https://www.campwright.com/workforus or if you have questions email Blair Johnson at associatedirector@campwright.com. 

Please feel free to download Camp Wright's Now Hiring Flyer to post on your parish community board!

Camp Wright is looking for Clergy to celebrate the Eucharist on the last day of each session. Email Blair at associatedirector@campwight.com to come be a part of the Diocese of Easton's largest youth ministry! 

The Camp Wright Committee is dreaming about our future, and we would love to hear from you. Please fill out this short survey to let us know how Camp Wright can better support you, your family, and your parish! If you have any questions about the Camp Wright Survey, please contact Executive Director, Julia Connelly or call 410-643-4171.
Diocese of Easton 2024 Clergy Conference
Clergy and spouses have been invited to gather for our annual clergy conference from Monday, April 29th through Wednesday, May 1st in Ocean City, MD. This year we are pleased to have the The Venerable Jennifer McKenzie bring her years of experience in churches and non-profits to bear on the myriad challenges the church is facing in our time. Driven by faith in God and confidence in the local church, she is ready to help us re-imagine and re-calibrate for a brighter and more hope-filled future. Our Clergy will also have plenty of free time for play, rest and refreshment!
Ordination of Dr. Lynn M. Wiljanen 
By the Grace of God, The Right Reverend Santosh K. Marray will ordain Dr. Lynn M. Wiljanen to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on Saturday, April 27th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Pro-Cathedral Church, 115 St. Peter's Street, Salisbury, Maryland. There will be a reception following the service. Clergy are invited to vest and process (white Stole.) All are welcome.
SAVE THE DATE FOR IONA GRADUATION
June 15th, Christ Church Easton
Bishop's Institute Spring Trainings: 
We are excited to announce upcoming Spring Offerings. Training Classes will be for Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor and Worship Leader. Join the network of those serving across the Diocese! Learn about these Ministries here.
"Addressing Creation Care" Zoom:
This Earth Day all are invited to join the Province III Formation team as we welcome guest speaker Katie Ruth, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light. Discover more about what “Creation Care” means today and some of the innovative strategies that are working across the country in addressing this crucial issue in our Parishes. Come hear hopeful news and join a conversation that matters. Join Zoom Meeting; Meeting ID: 873 2587 9611; Passcode: 935103 
Retreat House Happenings:
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.
A Morning of Hope for Anyone Touched by Cancer:
At Holy Trinity, Oxford this Saturday, April 20th for Presented by Lynn Eib...
Pastoral Concerns


We pray for the repose of the soul of The Reverend Robert Bast, husband of the late Ann Bast, on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024.

Born on April 14, 1923 in Easton, Maryland, Bob celebrated his 100th birthday with a large celebration of his life with many friends, family, grandchildren and great-grandchilden last April. You may read his obituary here.

We continue to pray for a full and speedy recovery for Presiding Bishop Michael Curry - and for Curry’s medical team.

We pray for continued healing and comfort for the following people and their families: for Lynn Anstatt. Peggy Beers. Jim Brack. Walt Burgess. Barbara Cross. Carolyn Lee Crouse. Rev. Frank Crumbaugh. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Nancy Dick. Lindsey Donovan. Janice Flood. John Friel. Doug Girardeau. Jamie Goodman. Babs Glancey. Ann Savage Hastings. Randy Hastings. Grady Hebert. The Rev. Jim Kamihachi & Weasie Kamihachi. The Rev. Ron Knapp. The Rev. Pat Kuhns. The Rev. Jack Mason. Tom Mendenhall. The Rev. Michael Moyer. Morena Reyes. Myron Richardson. The Rev. Peggy Samuels. The Rev. Robert Smith & Susan Smith. Goldey Vansant.

Submit prayer requests to: Beth@dioceseofeaston.org. Names are listed for four weeks unless otherwise specified. 
Diocesan Prayer Calendar
Today we pray for you

Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 21st
we pray for the Rev. Joe Rushton, and his partner, Nick; for their Wardens, Vestry and People of Church of the Holy Spirit, Ocean City.

Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 28th
We give thanks for the Rev. Suz Southern, and her spouse, David; for their Wardens, Vestry and People of St. Paul’s, Berlin.

We give thanks for the gathering of our Clergy & Spouse Retreat in Ocean City this week. May it be a time of reflection and respite.

Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 5th
Today in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: we pray for the Interim Rector, Rev.
Patrick Collins, his spouse, Loretta; their Wardens, Vestry and People of Christ
Church, Easton. We give thanks for the leadership of the parish in this time of
transition.

We pray for our Provincial Deputies: the Rev. Mary Friel, Sandra Bjork, and Tom Shuster. and the Prov. III Coordinator, Dr. Pamela Cochran.

Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 12th
Today in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: we give thanks for our Deacons
serving our diocese, and for those retired from service: Laura, Melody, George,
Donald, Penny, Sharon, Norman, Loretta, Katherine, Alisha, Christine, Babara,
Peggy, Stephanie and James.

Day of Pentecost
May 19th
We give thanks for all who serve on diocesan committees and ministries
supporting Christ’s mission in the world. For the Lay persons of our parishes
and missions in the Diocese of Easton.

First Sunday after Pentecost
May 26th
We remember those in the armed forces that have sacrificed their lives, who in
the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we
may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom
and gladly accept its disciplines.

For additional weeks, please visit our website or contact Lynn Anstatt.
The 81st General Convention will take place June 23 - 28, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Check the 81st General Convention website for new information as it becomes available.

“Toward GC81,” is a roundup of updates, news, and events related to the 81st General Convention


Registration open for GC81: Online registration is open for all planning to attend General Convention. Onsite registration will also be available starting June 21. Visitor registration fees for the entire convention are $150 in advance, or $180 at the site. Learn more.

Registration is open online for The Episcopal Church Young Adult Festival, scheduled to run during six days of the 81st General Convention this summer in Louisville, Kentucky. The deadline for participants needing housing is May 6; commuter registration deadline is May 31.

For Clergy Spouses - The Partner's Path goes to General Convention!
Are you a Clergy Spouse going to GC2024? Stop by the booth! Until then, stay tuned for information on Clergy Spouse events & activities we are planning for June 23-28!
Are you a Bishop’s Spouse going to GC2024? Keep an ear out for a special invitation to breakfast, hosted by our Board Secretary, JoAnne Doyle. Learn more here.