Registration Deadline: Due to limited seating, only those registered individuals with voice, voice and vote, guests of the Convention, or staff and official volunteers are admitted to the floor of convention and should register using this Registration Link (deadline is February 27th).
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Support our Diocesan Food Pantries Convention attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to Convention 2023 to help food pantries around the Diocese. All cash and online donations collected during the event will also support this effort. Consider hosting a food drive and sending the collected items with delegates to Convention. Let’s work together and support these ministries!
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Volunteer (Southern Convocation Members) Members of the Parishes of the Southern Convocation: Your help is needed to fill volunteer positions to support the work of the 155th Convention of the Diocese of Easton. This page provides information for volunteers and a link to sign up. Volunteer Orientation and Training is this Saturday, February 18 at 10am, St. Peter’s, Salisbury.
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Episcopal Youth Event 2023
Join the Diocese of Easton's delegation to EYE! The Episcopal Church's Triennial youth event returns this Summer! High School students from across the globe will gather at the University of MD College Park this July 3rd-8th. Registration is now open for this once in a lifetime opportunity! Adult mentors are also invited to EYE23. Deadline to register is March 6th.
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Lenten Difference Course
Join us on Zoom this Lent to experience the Difference Course. The course will run for five Thursdays in March from 12pm - 1:30pm. Sponsored by the Diocese's Diversity Awareness Commission.
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Camp Wright Youth Summit: Weekend of April 28th-30th, 2023
Registration will be opening in early March for the Camp Wright Youth Summit! The Summit is open to youth ages 11 and up and is led by a Design Team of High School and adult leaders. Please email the Diocesan Youth Missioner if you have any high schoolers (10th-12th grade) who might be interested in serving on the Design Team (deadline to apply is March 6th).
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The Diocese is Hosting a Shred Day on Wednesday, March 22nd!!!! Parishes and parishioners are welcome to drop off boxed documents at the Diocesan offices for shredding during business hours, Monday & Tuesday, March 20th & 21st. No drop offs on March 22nd. Please keep the weight of each box manageable to prevent injuries to yourself and others who may have to carry them. Please remove your documents from three-ring binders or plastic covers, however staples, binder and paper clips are allowed. We have arranged for "Shred Instead" to pick up all materials on March 22nd. The Episcopal Church Archives has a Records Management for Congregations guide that you may find helpful; thank you to Jefferson Moak for sharing this resource. Contact Megan Timms with questions or if you need to schedule a time other than March 20th or 21st to drop off documents.
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Congratulations to The Venerable Loretta Collins on your retirement!! The Bishop's Office hosted a celebration in honor of Loretta's many years of service to the Diocese. Bishop San honored both Loretta and Patrick Collins with Citations of Appreciation. Loretta was recognized for her dedication and committed service to the Diocese of Easton, as Archdeacon, Vicar of St. Luke’s Parish, Church Hill, including St. Andrew’s Church, Sudlersville, and Registrar of the Iona Collaborative for Clergy Formation.
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Patrick was recognized for his dedication and committed service to the Diocese of Easton, as Canon to the Ordinary, Rector of All Faith Chapel – Tunis Mills, and Diocesan Registrar. Most importantly for his service to our Bishop, as confidant and friend. We wish them much happiness in their future endeavors. May Almighty God, continue to enrich their lives with the wisdom of His grace and power of love! |
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Brayhouse will be closed on February 20th in honor of President's Day.
Brayhouse will also be closed on Monday, March 6th following convention.
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FRIENDLY REMINDER!! 2022 Parochial Report filings are due by March 1, 2023. Parishes should have received correspondence from The Episcopal Church concerning 2022 Parochial Reports. If you have questions about how to fill out your Parochial Report, review these links for help and guidance! The Diocesan finance office is also here to assist. If you have any questions, or issues, please reach out to Megan Timms.
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Bishop's Pastoral Directive: Pertaining to General Convention Resolution C007 - designating March 10th as the date to commemorate Harriet Ross Tubman. Read Directive here.
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Joint Standing Committee on Nominations opens applications for Episcopal Church positions, committees, boards. These elections will occur at the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church, in Louisville, KY, late-June ‘24!! ALL are encouraged to consider nominees AND to consider being nominated! The Church needs good, experienced individuals!! Eddie Vance, a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Nominations from the Diocese of Easton, commends this process to you! Know also that running for more than one position is possible!! Read more here.
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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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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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Thank you for your continued support
of the mission and ministries of our Diocese.
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Camp Wright Update: We are still accepting Staff Applications for our 2023 team - counselors, kitchen, maintenance staff and other positions are available. Information about all of our available positions can be found on our website.
Summer Camp 2023 registration opened on November 1 and we currently have 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: The Retreat House is offering many Lenten and March events. Check out their latest newsletter below!
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 excited to announce Spring 2023 Trainings for Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, and Worship Leader Training for March 2023. Join the network of those serving across the Diocese! Read More & Register
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Latino & Hispanic Ministry: Is your parish hosting Latino & Hispanic Ministry events? If so, please remember to send information to Mark Hansen our Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries for the Diocese of Easton.
Latino Leadership training days to be led by Padre Thom Sinnott and Pastor Mark Hansen Feb 18, May 13, Aug 12 & Nov 11, with each session running from 10 am to 3:00 pm; the venue is slated to be the new English Learning Center at St. Clement’s. For more information, contact Mark Hansen.
The Easton English School at Trinity Cathedral, Wednesday from 7pm-8:30pm - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for Easton’s immigrant adult population. Since that first week of class, the school has grown to well over 25 enrollees who come each week for lively, focused lessons. Students may enter the program any time, and the classes are free. Click here for more info.
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Solemn Communion Classes, beginning on February 28th. Christ Church Easton's Solemn/First Communion classes help children better appreciate and understand the gift of communion. Classes are open to all children in the 2nd grade and up (including those already receiving communion). The class will meet on Tuesdays throughout Lent, starting Tuesday, February 28 at 4:30 pm and ending at 6:00 pm.To learn more and register for First Communion classes, please click here. |
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Finding Christ in the World: 6-week Retreat in Everyday Life, Wednesdays beginning March 1st from 4:30 - 6:00pm The cost for the course is $40, which covers the cost of the book. For more information and to register for the course, please click this link.
Lenten Book Studies: "Into the Mess" & "Tattoos on the Heart"
"Tattoos on the Heart" on Tuesday evenings and "Into the Mess" on Thursday evenings, on Zoom and in-person each can make for a Spirit-filled Lenten season. Lent is a perfect time to go deeper in your faith, to cut out distractions and connect to God and other people looking to do the same.
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Trinity Cathedral, Easton - Save the Date - On Sunday, March 12th at 3:00 p.m., Trinity Cathedral will celebrate the life of Harriet Ross Tubman. This celebration will include a performance by Millicent Sparks, a widely acclaimed re-enactor of Harriet Ross Tubman, as well as a musical offering by the Bay Hundred Covenant Choir. A reception will follow in Miller Hall.
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St. Clement's, Massey - recently celebrated The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity along with The People of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Chestertown. Guest Speaker was The Rev. James Gardiner, SAFranciscan Society of the Atonement, Graymoor NYDirector of Special ProjectsMonastery of the Holy Land, Washington DC .
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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 Mrs. Barbara Longest, wife of The Rt. Rev. Charles L. Longest, Bishop Suffragan, Maryland. Please hold Charles and all who love Barbara in your prayers.
We pray for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Frances G.H. Mason, wife of The Rev. Jack Mason. Please hold Jack and all who love Frances in your prayers.
We pray for continued healing and comfort for the following people and their families: for Geovanni Ayon, Carolyn Lee Crouse. The Rev. Laura Dorsey. Doug Girardeau. Rev. Babs Glancey. The Rev. Jim Kamihachi & Weasie Kamihachi. The Rev. Ron Knapp. The Rev. Jack Mason. Tom Mendenhall. The Rev. Susan Oldfather. Leslie Pedersen. Becky Richardson. Rev. Peggy Samuels. The Rev. Ken Thom.
Please continue to pray for those who have been affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Holy One, you are our comfort and strength in times of sudden disaster, crisis or chaos.
Surround us now with your grace and peace through storm or earthquake, fire or flood.
By your Spirit, lift up those who have fallen, sustain those who work to rescue or rebuild, and fill us with the hope of your new creation; through you, our rock and redeemer. – Jesuit Prayer
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
Last Sunday after the Epiphany
February 19th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at St. Philip’s, Quantico, and their Deacon-in-Residence, Laura Harbaugh, and her spouse, Greg.
First Sunday in Lent
February 26th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at St. Alban’s, Salisbury, and for their Rector, the Rev. Margaret Brack, and her husband, James.
We give thanks for the Celebration of New Ministry as we welcome Margaret to the St. Alban’s Parish.
Gracious God, guide and sustain your faithful people in your church in the Diocese of Easton as we gather for our 155th Annual Convention. Lead us to be your light and vessels of compassion and mercy, hospitality and reconciling presence. Inspire your church in this convention and beyond with a grateful heart and thankful spirit.
Second Sunday in Lent
March 5th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at St. Paul’s, Marion, and
for their Rector, the Rev. Michael Lokey, and his spouse, Bunny.
Third Sunday in Lent
March 12th
We celebrate the life and mission of Harriet Ross Tubman. May her
vision and courage to stand against oppression and injustice continue to
inspire all.
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 19th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at Church of the Holy
Spirit, Ocean City, and their Rector, Joe Rushton, and his spouse, Nick.
Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 26th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at St. Stephen’s, Earleville,
and for their Rector, the Rev. Dr. Nicholas Sichangi, and his spouse, Jane.
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Special video highlights World Mission Sunday, Feb. 19th The Office of Global Partnerships invites Episcopalians to celebrate the last Sunday in Epiphany—Feb. 19—with a special sermon for World Mission Sunday. The sermon is delivered by the Rt. Rev. Paul-Gordon Chandler, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming. World Mission Sunday sermon here.
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SAVE THE DATE: 'It’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement'
with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry - July 9-12, Baltimore, Maryland
Mark your calendar to join us for this churchwide festival of worship, learning, community, and action for the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement. Join in person or host a virtual satellite event in your community. Watch for more details coming soon.
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Have you checked out The Way of Love podcasts with Bishop Michael Curry? This podcast offers ways to engage with the Way of Love, The Episcopal Church’s intentional commitment to practicing faith by following Jesus.
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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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The Episcopal Service Corps (ESC) invites young leaders ages 21 to 32 interested in a transformative outreach and discernment experience to apply online for the 2023-24 program year. Learn more here.
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