December 14, 2022
In this edition: Convention reflections; "And the darkness shall not overcome it"; Announcements; Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols; Advent and Christmas services; Message from IWC; Fun Fact; Did You Know?; Check it Out!; Upcoming events in our community: news from The Episcopal Church, and more
Note: There will not be full editions of The Net on December 21 and 28.
238th Annual Convention
Reflections
by Lola Michael Russell
"After two years of pandemic-dictated, virtual, annual diocesan conventions, the idea of an in-person convention held some concerns as well as appeal. But life and the work of the Episcopal Church in Delaware must go on. And surely, it would be just like old times, wouldn’t it?" Read full article here.
And the Darkness Shall Not Overcome It: Holding Hope and Grief Together
by the Rev. Charles Lane Cowen
"The number one gift we can give those we love is the gift of affirming that their emotions are real. It doesn’t matter if we understand it, if it’s logical, or if it’s the feeling we want from them. When someone tells you how they feel, believe them." Read full article here.
Announcements
Diocesan Disciplinary Committee
Paul Hurdle
All Saints' & St. George's
The diocesan Disciplinary Committee has elected Paul Hurdle, III as its new president, effective immediately. Bishop Brown offers his sincere thanks to the Rev. Kim Capwell for having served as president pro tempore.
Choir School of Delaware
Arreon Harley-Emerson
Christ Church Christiana Hundred
Former director of music and operations, Arreon Harley-Emerson, has moved on to pursue new professional interests. We thank Arreon for sharing his gifts with our diocese during his time with the choir school.
A message from the Invite Welcome Connect team
You've been ELFED! Here is an example of an Advent activity
"The Trinity Church Elf has come to town to leave some goodies which you have found. We hope that you would like to spread more cheer by continuing this greeting while Advent is here". Click here to view this idea in full, and see more ideas at the link below on a Padlet created at an Invite Welcome Connect digital gathering earlier this year. https://padlet.com/trinitywheaton/t7y3dpb7mfvcc0d8
Fun Fact

Question: A diocesan rector published a book about the history of the Anglican Church in Delaware. What was his name and at which churches did he serve?

Clue: He went on to become a professor of church history at the Philadelphia Divinity School.

Answer: Here

Image: A close-up picture of an old book with gilded page edges. Anonimski Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0
Today in Christian History
Did You Know?
On this date in 872, Pope Adrian (or Hadrian) II died. Adrian twice refused the papacy (in 855 and 858) before reluctantly accepting in 867. Adrian II was one of the oldest men ever called to serve as pope up to that point. He was already in his seventies and still living with his wife and daughter when he accepted the position.

Image: Pope Adrian II.jpg rom The Lives and Times of the Popes by Chevalier Artaud de Montor, New York: The Catholic Publication Society of America, 1911 Public domain
Check it Out!
On this date in 1591, Spanish poet John of the Cross, one of the greatest Christian mystics, died. His "Dark Night of the Soul", written while he was imprisoned for nine months, is one of the era's best known religious poems, and his treatises have profoundly influenced both Catholic and Protestant thought.

Biblioteca Nacional de España Francisco Pacheco (1564-1644)
Public domain
Cycle of Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
This week (week of December 11), in our diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we hold up in prayer All Saints' Church, Rehoboth Beach, and St. George's Chapel, Harbeson, the Rev. Shelley McDade, rector, and the Rev. Deacon Christine Miller-Marcin, director of growth and family engagement. For the diocesan Cycle of Prayer, click here.
Upcoming Events in Our Diocese and Community
Holiday Brown Bag Concert, The Brandywine Harps, Friday, December 16, 12:15pm, Grace Church, Wilmington
Bring your lunch (we provide coffee and punch) and listen to the sounds of the season!
Concert is free to the public!
Handel’s Messiah, Sunday, December 18, 4pm, Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Wilmington
The Christ Church Choir and soloists will perform Handel’s Messiah with members of Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia’s Baroque Orchestra. Long an annual tradition at Christ Church, this performance marks the first of this monumental work since December 2018. The performance will be historically informed in terms of style and instruments, and we will perform the London version of Messiah, which is the version most frequently performed around the globe. Our soloists are nationally acclaimed Baroque vocalists: Nacole Palmer, soprano; Sylvia Leith, alto; Andrew Brown, tenor; and Edmund Milly; bass. Seats are $50 reserved and $30 general admission and may be purchased at www.christchurchde.org/concerts.
Province III Upcoming Events
EYE and PEYE (Province 3 pre-EYE) are on for summer 2023; Province III News including Council 2022, UTO beyond little blue boxes, news from around the province, lifelong learning opportunities, and other news from around the church. More information
News from The Episcopal Church
Deadline to apply is Friday, January 16
The Episcopal Church announces the opening of applications for Conant Grants for the 2023-2024 academic year. Conant Grant funds are designated for the improvement of seminary-based theological education. Specifically, the grants are directed for the support of research, writing, and course development by faculty members at the recognized Episcopal seminaries in the United States. Information, instructions, and the application are available here.
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