Bishop’s Easter Message
“ …but go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you” (St. Mark 16:7)
[Excerpt] “Christ has Risen!”, and so it is possible to look with hope at every event of our existence, even the most difficult ones, those charged with anguish and uncertainty. This is the Easter message that we are called to proclaim with words and, above all, through the witness of life. May this certainty strengthen the faith of every baptized person, particularly those who are facing great suffering and difficulty. May this news resound in our homes and in our hearts: “Christ, my hope, has arisen!”.
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Renewal of Vows Our clergy participated in the annual Renewal of Vows on March 19th at St. Alban's, Salisbury. The Rev. Andrew Cropper delivered a powerful sermon which he has made available here. We are grateful to all of our clergy for their hard work and pray that God continues to bless them in their call to ministry.
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As The Episcopal Church’s Good Friday Offering prepares to mark 102 years, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites the whole church to an afternoon of sacred music and collective giving to support siblings in Jerusalem and the Middle East. Recorded at Christ and St. Luke’s Church, Norfolk, in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, the concert will air online at 3 p.m. ET March 29 on The Episcopal Church’s Facebook page and website. Learn more here.
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156th Diocesan Convention - Post-Event News: Review the 156th Annual Diocesan Convention including the Bishop's Sermon, Bishop's Address, election results, video reports, resolutions and more by visiting our Convention webpage.
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Bishop’s Convention Address and Sermon:
The Ven. Jennifer McKenzie's Keynote Reflection is linked here.
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Missed Convention? Or the Pre-Convention Eucharist? Both were recorded and are viewable on our website and our YouTube page.
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It's Not too Late to Support Camp Wright! Thank you to all who donated to Camp Wright during convention! We are extending the opportunity to contribute! Please use the QR code or click here to help Camp Wright grow! Let’s work together and support this ministry!
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Bishop’s Lenten Reflection
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Matthew 4:1) “Tend the Soul” Read full Reflection here.
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Bishop San's 19th Anniversary as Bishop: On Friday, April 5th, 2024, Bishop San will celebrate his 19th Anniversary of Ordination and Consecration as bishop in Christ's one holy catholic and apostolic church. Read more about Bishop San on our website here.
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Church Re-Imagined - The 2024 Clergy Conference with our keynote speaker, The Venerable Jennifer McKenzie, will be at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort in Ocean City from April 29th - May 1st, 2024. Registration has been extended to April 5th! Visit our website for more info or to register.
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The deadline for filing 2023 Parochial Reports, March 1st, has passed. More than a dozen parishes have not filed their report. If you are the responsible party for your parish, please log on and make sure the report has been “marked complete”. This is the final step in the filing process. As always, the diocesan finance office is here to help: megan@dioceseofeaston.org or 410-822-1919.
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Shred Day 2024 was a huge success!! Parishes and parishioners dropped off tons of bags and boxes full of old documents for our annual shred day! Aris McGowans from "Shred Instead" picked up all materials and he was so helpful!! Thank you!
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Brayhouse will be closed on Good Friday, March 29th and Easter Monday, April 1st.
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Ordinations & Appointments |
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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 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.
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Celebration of New Ministry for the Installation of the Rev. Suz Southern will be Saturday, April 13th at 11:00am at St. Paul's in Berlin. There will be a reception following the service. Clergy are invited to vest (white Stole.) All are welcome.
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Please continue praying for Bishop Curry, his family, and his medical team.
Cards may be addressed to him at:
The Episcopal Church, 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017
They will be forwarded to him from there.
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Safe Church Safe Communities
Live the Safe Church way of life in your parish. Safe Church is more than background checks and training, it is a way of living that respects and cares for all people but especially so for children and individuals who are vulnerable. Church communities must be safe and welcoming!
Thank you to all the churches and parishes who have completed their Safe Church training. Keep up the good work!!
Learn how you can earn your Safe Church shield in 2024. Contact the Diocese Safe Church Admin., Rev. Elizabeth Phillips or 336-816-5055.
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DIAKONOS
Greek, noun: servant, minister, a deacon, one who, by virtue of the office assigned to them by the church, cares for the poor and has charge of and distributes the money collected for their use.
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This month's Diaconal ministry spotlight provided by our Archdeacon, The Ven. Laura Harbaugh, is entitled "Renewal of Ordination Vows—A Reflection". Click here for full article.
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LOOKING AHEAD
The 2024 Clergy Conference, "Church Re-Imagined" with keynote Reverend Jennifer McKenzie, will be at the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort from April 29th - May 1st. 2024.
SAVE THE DATE! 2024 Mission Summit - October 5th - Project Resource
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Thank you for your continued support
of the mission and ministries of our Diocese.
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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.
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Camp Wright Update:
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.
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Staffing a Summer at Camp Wright is a 2 month master class in how to work on a team. Come be a part of ours this Summer. Apply today! Contact Blair for more information or visit Work For Us!
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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.
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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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HAPPENINGS AROUND THE DIOCESE |
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The Easton English School at Trinity Cathedral (EEST) is hiring!
The English School is hiring a part-time coordinator for its language class program. If you are bilingual (Spanish and English) and interested in learning more about this paid staff position, you can read the job description here. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to EESTjobs@gmail.com.
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Christ Church, Easton - Rev Patrick Collins Begins as Interim Priest read announcement here.
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St. Phillip's, Quantico offers Guest Lecture Series beginning in April. Most offerings will be on the second Monday at 1:00 pm. This is an outreach project provided by St. Philip’s and is free to the community. Please see the schedule here and note those dates that require registration.
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All Faith Chapel, Tunis Mills - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ALL FAITH UPSCALE RESALE EVENT Saturday, June 1, 2024 - 9:00am-3:00pm Rain or Shine!
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Christ Church, Denton will participate in the Fourth Annual Caroline Pride Festival on Saturday, June 1st, 2024, in Denton! We will, for the third consecutive year, be represented as a fully supportive & participating faith community, via a manned display table…we were on Market Street last year!! Join us for this important, community gathering!!
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Episcopal News Service recognizes Emmanuel Church, Chestertown. "Maryland church offers ‘prayer board’ as invitation to community for residents’ prayer requests." Read article here.
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Members of St. Paul’s Church, Berlin, and Church of the Holy Spirit in Ocean City, part of the Ocean Cluster of churches, filled bags for Hope4Recovery House with Easter goodies (socks, T-shirts and lots and lots of candy — we almost got a sugar high just from doing it! The pictures show only a small part of the candy we received. The Hope4Recovery House is a treatment center/halfway house for men in recovery from addiction. The Cluster has been supporting their efforts by bringing dinner once a month and filling bags of gifts at Christmas and Easter. We also do a paper/nonperishable goods drive in summer.
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ENEWS Events & Article Submission Deadlines
If you have something to submit for our upcoming Enews please send them to Beth Devenny before these dates:
April Enews Supplement - Deadline April 12th
May Enews - Deadline April 29th
June Enews - Deadline May 27th
ALL articles and photos received after the deadline will not be published, but will be reserved for upcoming issues.
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Pastoral Concerns
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. Janice Flood. John Friel. Doug Girardeau. Jamie Goodman. Babs Glancey. 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.
A Prayer from Archbishop Hosam for Israel O God of all justice and peace we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths - Jews, Muslims and Christians and for all people of the land.
While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for, to all of us, you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
A Prayer from Archbishop Justin Welby & Archbishop Stephen Cottrell for Ukraine God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at-risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
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Diocesan Prayer Calendar
Today we pray for you
Easter Sunday
March 31st
we pray for the Rev. Deacon Stephanie Clayville, her spouse, Brooks; the Wardens, Vestry and People of St. Mary the Virgin, Pocomoke City.
Second Sunday of Easter
April 7th
we pray for the Rev. Canon Dr. Dan Dunlap, his spouse, Donna; their Wardens, Vestry and People of Old Trinity, Church Creek.
Third Sunday of Easter
April 14th
we pray for the ministry of La Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia de Jesus, Kennedyville, and for their pastor, the Rev. Thom Sinnott, and his spouse; Ileana and for their lay leaders.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Washington National Cathedral Seeks New Nave Chaplains Cathedral Chaplains are volunteer clergy who provide a proactive pastoral presence to visitors, pilgrims, tourists, staff and volunteers. Learn more here.
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Job Opening - St. Anne’s, Annapolis in the Diocese of Maryland, is looking for a Parish Administrator. See job description here.
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Job Opening - St. Margaret’s Church (Episcopal), Annapolis, MD is seeking a new contemporary music leader to begin September 2024. Part-time (10-12 hours per week, one Sunday a month, summer off). Job description may be found here. Contact Director of Music Jim Douglas at music@st-margarets.org.
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The Art of Effective Preaching - A Preaching Retreat led by The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade Effective preaching begins in the spirituality of the homilist, takes root in scripture, draws on the simple disciplines of structure and blossoms with creative possibilities. All of these elements will be explored in community with an eye to practical application in the pulpit. Being held at the Peterkin camp and conference center, The Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia. Learn more here.
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Called to missional community leadership? Join the Genesis Gathering for
church planters and redevelopers The Episcopal Church’s Office of Church Planting and Redevelopment’s annual Genesis Gathering is designed to mentor and support those involved in church planting, congregational redevelopment and revitalization, and diocesan leaders who support these efforts.
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SAVE THE DATE: African Descent Ministries 2024 International Black Clergy Conference April 8-11, Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more here.
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Episcopal News Service - Subscribe to receive the ENS newsletter.
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