The Bray House staff would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!! We hope this season is filled with good health, lots of happiness and joy, and may your homes be filled with much love and laughter! The Bray House offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. |
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Appointment of New Dean in the Northern Convocation
After much reflection, prayer and in the interest of raising up new leadership in the diocese, the Bishop has appointed the Reverend Frank St. Amour, Rector of St. Paul’s Parish, Chestertown, as Dean of the Northern Convocation. The previous Dean, the Reverend Henry Sabetti, has faithfully served in this role for the past ten years. "I am extremely grateful and humbled by his unwavering loyalty, commitment, support, execution and advice on the diocesan vision, Parousia. Henry has been and will continue to be an integral part of the diocesan resurrection, revitalization and renaissance that has been witnessed over the past five years." Read the Bishop's Full Letter.
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Agape Ministry Stakeholders Zoom Tonight: Bishop San is calling together anyone interested in the Agape Ministry to gather on zoom and consider best steps moving forward. Tonight, November 10th at 5:00pm using the following Zoom Link ( Meeting ID: 828 5883 8091; Passcode: Agape)
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FORMA 2023 - A Learning & Gathering Space for Sunday School Teachers, Youth Leaders, Adult Forum Organizers, Bible Study Leaders, and all those working in Formation Ministry. Read more here. Province 3 is excited to offer a significant discount on tickets to the Forma23 Gathering this January 17-19, 2023 in Alexandria, VA. Get Your Discounted Ticket. Need additional financial assistance? Contact Joanne at the Diocesan Office.
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The Children's Home Foundation For over sixty years, the Children’s Home Foundation has supported Eastern Shore youth and adults in pursuing vocational training and education. In addition, the CHF has enabled young people to attend summer camps that they otherwise would not be able to afford, and, since having transportation is often a prerequisite to an individual’s getting employment, CHF assists high school students attend a driver’s education program. Children's Home Foundation Letter & Report here.
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Invite Welcome Connect Continues: While churches in our Diocese are implementing ideas for Invite Welcome Connect at the parish-level, we are also hoping to support these efforts with an Invite Welcome Connect cohort at the Diocesan Level. Members of the cohort will have access to IWC certified coach training and will function as a sub-committee of the Department of Missions. Join Today.
Mission Summit 2023: Mark your calendars for October 7th, 2023 as the Mission Summit returns with a Ministry Fair & "Tailgate Party" at Christ Church, Kent Island. Each church will have a chance to share their top success stories and provide one another with tools for applying these ideas across the Diocese. (Not to mention amazing food, lotsa fun & great fellowship!)
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155th Diocesan Convention
Official Call To Convention: In accordance with requirements set out in its Constitution and Canons, notice is hereby given that the 155th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Easton will be held on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, under the theme “Reaching Rising Generations – Mission Imperatives of a Post-Covid Church”, Isaiah 40:30-31; Matthew 13:51-53), at St. Peter’s Parish, Salisbury. Read Full Notice.
Convocation Meetings:
Convocation Meeting 7:00pm - 12/14/22 - Via Zoom
Convocation Meeting 7:00pm - 1/31/23 - Via Zoom
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Parish Investments (Easton Episcopal Funds)
October continued the improvement, and now we’ve had positive returns of 5.41% for the month. This is better than that of our benchmark, which was 4.50%, and it places us in the top 16% of comparable funds for the quarter and in the top 50% YTD. Read full letter here from our Vice Chair, Chris Maxwell.
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Clergy Save the Dates: The 2023 Clergy Conference, with keynote Bishop Jim Mathes, will be at the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort from May 1st - May 3rd, 2023. For more Clergy Save the Dates, click here.
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Ocean City Youth Retreat: Weekend of January 6th - 8th, 2023. Join us in early January for our annual Winter Youth Event - packed with friends, fellowship, and a deep dive into scripture. This year's theme is "Branded: Marked as Christ's Own Forever" - conversations about how to be confident in our faith in a skeptical world. Register your Youth Group. Register as an Individual.
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Additional Youth Ministry Save the Dates:
- Camp Wright Youth Summit: Weekend of April 28th-30th, 2023
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Episcopal Youth Event (EYE): July 3rd-8th, 2023 (Province 3 will host a pre-EYE event July 3-4 which is included in these dates)
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Last Chance to Register: Mission Trip to Peru!
Join us as we return to the river villages in the Amazon Region of Peru in July of 2023. Going on Mission is a life-changing opportunity that we hope many of you will consider. This trip is open to anyone currently in High School and older. This mission is offered in partnership with Christ Church Easton, register by clicking here. Spaces are limited for this tip. The deadline to register is November 15th.
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Leveraging Communications and Storytelling for Greater Engagement will be the November Deep Dive for Province 3. Join us at noon on Monday, November 21st using this zoom link. Guest panel includes Lisa Brown of Membership Vision, Emily Gowdy Cannady, Missioner for Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of East Carolina, and Laura Di Panfilo in the Diocese of Pittsburgh and "the undisputed Queen of TikTok."
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Join the Difference Movement: Bishop San was recently featured on the Difference Movements's social media feed along with Bishop Kai Ryan - in support of the Ministry in a Conflicted World series. Watch video here. The Diversity Awareness Commission offers both leadership and/or financial assistance for parishes wishing to run the Difference Course. Visit the DAC website for more information.
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Invite a World Class Organist to your Church: Patrick Kabanda, who has played at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and the Washington National Cathedral, has offered to play for any parish interested in offering a concert in their community. This opportunity, which has been blessed by Bishop San, is especially ideal for smaller churches (with an organ or piano). He will be available most Saturdays from November to mid-December. For more information, contact Deacon Jim Kamihachi.
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Bishop San Celebrates 41st Anniversary to the Priesthood
Bishop San celebrated 41 years as a priest on Tuesday, November 8th. The Right Rev. Santosh Marray was ordained to the Holy Order of Priest on November 8th, 1981, at All Saints’ Church, New Amsterdam, Guyana. Congratulations Bishop San! Read more from Bishop San’s biography here.
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In honor of Veterans Day and all who have served, the Brayhouse offices will be closed on Friday, November 11th. Diocese of Easton phones will be answered remotely.
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Thank you for your continued support
of the mission and ministries of our Diocese.
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Camp Wright Update: Camp Wright Registration is open. We are currently running a waitlist in most sessions, but we expect to have a lot of shift on the waitlists in the coming weeks. Please register your camper as soon as possible and we will let you know when a spot becomes available. Your credit card will not be charged until your camper has been placed in a session. Contact Alesia, registrar@campwright.com with any questions.
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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.
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Bishop’s Institute News We are currently holding training for Worship Leaders the month of November. Look for future trainings that will be offered in the spring.
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AROUND THE DIOCESE
We are quickly approaching the holiday season and we are so excited to see our parish's celebrating with fun activities!! If you have a holiday event you would like to share with the Diocese, please send a brief article to Beth Devenny for inclusion in our December Enews.
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Christ Church, Easton will participate in Easton's annual Waterfowl Festival November 11th - 13th. Duck Inn is our tent for selling crab cakes, oyster fritters, cream of crab soup, etc. and Duck Out is the dessert tent, where our youth sell deep-fried Snickers, cider, and baked goods. We are looking forward to a fun and fruitful weekend to support our outreach ministries!
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St. Peter's, Salisbury Annual Fall Bazaar - Friday, November 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday, November 19th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. and will be in conjunction with Salisbury’s Third Friday and the tree lighting downtown.
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Christ Church, Cambridge Lobster Fundraiser & Christmas Concert - Two pound lobsters for $25. Order cooked or alive. Pickup up date is Saturday, November 19th. Enjoy the Tidewater Singers Christmas Concert on December 18th at 4:00pm. Call 410-228-3161 for more info. |
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Christ Church Parish, Kent Island - The Westminster Ringers
Saturday, December 10th at 7 p.m., the Westminster Ringers will return to Christ Church to present a Christmas concert. This auditioned community handbell choir performs on more than 200 instruments in a musical feast for the eyes and ears. This free event is always highly-praised by our church and community.
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Christ Church, St. Michaels - Our Christmas Bazaar is Back!! Saturday, December 10th 9am – 1 pm. The Bazaar features fresh holiday greens, Christmas ornaments and decorations, works of art and yummy treats and baked goods - before during and after the Christmas in St. Michaels Parade on Saturday, December 10th.
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Join Trinity Cathedral, Easton and The Retreat House for an evening of poetry and candlelight as we listen to poems that inspire hope and light. In this Advent season, what poet draws you toward hope and light? Learn more here.
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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
We pray for the repose of the soul of the Reverend Frank G. Adams.
We pray for continued healing and comfort for the following people and their families: for Geovanni Ayon, Carolyn Lee Crouse. Doug Girardeau. Rev. Bryan Glancey & Barbs Glancey. The Rev. Jim Kamihachi & Weasie Kamihachi. The Rev. Ron Knapp. Tom Mendenhall. The Rev. Susan Oldfather. Becky Richardson. Rev. Peggy Samuels. The Rev. Ken Thom.
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.
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Diocesan Prayer Calendar
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
November 13th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at St. Paul’s, Centreville, and
for their Rector, the Rev. Mary Friel, and her spouse, John.
Last Sunday after Pentecost
November 20th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at Christ Church, Denton,
and for their Rector, the Rev. Matthew D’Amario, and his spouse, Craig.
On this Children’s Home Foundation Sunday; we give thanks for the
Ministry of the Children’s Home Foundation, and their leadership in
providing funds for those seeking higher education.
First Sunday of Advent
November 27th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at St. Paul’s - Kent,
Chestertown, and their Rector, the Rev. Frank St. Amour, and his spouse,
Susan.
Second Sunday of Advent
December 4th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at Christ Church, Cambridge,
and for their Priest-in-Charge, the Rev. Bernie Schroeder, and his spouse,
Carol, and their Asst., the Rev. Susan Leight, and her spouse, A.K.
Third Sunday of Advent
December 11th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at St. Andrew’s Mission,
Hurlock, and for the ministry of their Deacon, the Rev. Barbara Coleman,
and her spouse John. We pray for their Food Ministry and those who receive
its offerings.
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“My Way of Love for Small Groups” “My Way of Love is intended for individuals seeking guidance in growth in love of God and neighbor, but we’ve also found that it’s a great resource for small gathered communities to use,” said Jerusalem Greer, manager of evangelism and discipleship for The Episcopal Church. “A group, any group — inside or outside a congregation — can take the inventory on their own, begin their eight weeks of emails, and then share with each other how the journey is going.” Learn more here.
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United Thank Offering - Make November an intentional gratitude month for you, your family, Sunday School class, or small group. United Thank Offering offers free online resources to help individuals, families, and groups focus on gratitude throughout November. Learn more here.
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World Kindness Day, November 13th -we encourage celebration of World Kindness Day as a Day of Love by contributing to the One Thousand Days of Love Campaign. Episcopal Relief & Developments - ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE website has suggestions and materials to support parishes. It is a grassroots Church-wide campaign dedicated to expanding the organization's global programs that help communities nurture children to their full potential.
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Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries Advent retreat – “A Virtual Teaching and Sharing on the Second Coming of Christ” – retreat includes lecture, group discussion, and Scripture meditation. Nov. 21-22, 8-10 p.m. ET (5-7 p.m. PT) each day. Learn more here.
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