The Bulletin, October 15, 2020 - The Gift of Latino Ministry

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Drawing on the gifts of all God's people to

serve Christ together and live Jesus' Way of Love.

The Gift of Latino Ministry

One of the great gifts of the Diocese of Washington is the vibrancy of our Latino congregations. This week, we invite you to learn more about its rich history, spirit-filled present, and exciting future. And as Election Day approaches, we’ve included some information about ways you can serve and pray for our nation. Last, as we look ahead to our 2021 diocesan convention, you’ll find an announcement about our special guest speaker.

Latino Ministry: Past, Present, and Future

Latino Ministry in our Diocese has a long history and today accounts for some of our fastest growing faith communities.

EDOW’s Flourishing and Vibrant Latino Ministry / El vibrante y floreciente Ministerio Latino en EDOW - Mildred Reyes, Missioner for Diocesan Initiatives

Latino Ministry is Bearing Good Fruit / El Ministerio Latino está dando frutos - The Rev. Sarabeth Goodwin, Latino Missioner

Latino Ministry in EDOW: The Future and Opportunities / Ministerio Latino en EDOW: futuro y oportunidades - The Rev. Yoimel González Hernández, Dean of the Latino Deacons School, and Mildred Reyes

In Solidarity with Immigrants and Refugees

The COVID-19 pandemic has opened our minds, eyes, and hearts to the systemic inequities deeply rooted in our country. Through prayer and action, the Sanctuary Ministry of Washington National Cathedral supports immigrants and refugees, whose lives are threatened and upended because of their migration status.

Learn more about their mission and study their fact sheets designed to counter immigration myths and demystify terms such as ICE, DACA, and TPS

A Call to Election Day Prayer and Witness

Last week, Bishop Mariann invited all who are able and would like to make a public witness to take part in an EDOW effort to be a prayerful presence at polling stations within our diocesan bounds. Learn more about the initiative

Episocpal Poll Chaplains and Election Leadership Training webinar, Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 noon. The Episcopal Church is partnering with Lawyers and Collars to teach public faith engagement for those interested in serving as a prayerful presence at the polls on Election Day. Participants will learn how to provide a calm and loving presence in the way of love, peace, justice, and reconciliation. This will be especially useful to those who wish to participate in the Diocesan Call to Election Day Prayer and Witness. Learn more and register

Praying for an End to Gun Violence: A Service of Lament, Hope and Resolve with Bishops United Against Gun Violence, Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. Bishop Mariann will preach at this online service to address the difficult times in which America finds itself, lament the continuing gun violence epidemic in our country, and offer an opportunity for attendees to take action and pledge to follow the path of nonviolence. Learn more and register

Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness, Sunday, November 1 at 4:00 p.m. Presiding Bishop Curry will lead an ecumenical and interfaith live-streamed prayer service from Washington National Cathedral. A live prayer hotline in English and Spanish will open during the service. Learn more and watch the service

In addition to these opportunities to pray, The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations has created a comprehensive suite of resources including a Vote Faithfully Election Engagement Toolkit, a guide to Plan Your Vote, a prayer novena developed by Forward Movement and more.

May God make us divine instruments of peace.

Others will know that we are Christians by our love.

Diocesan Convention, Regional Gatherings, and Pre-Convention Nominations

Regional Gatherings

Regional Gatherings are underway. All eligible clergy, wardens, and convention delegates will receive an invitation to attend. Learn more

Pre-Convention Nominations

Today (October 15) is the final date to submit yourself in nomination for election to Diocesan Council or Standing Committee. Please complete this form to submit yourself as a nominee.

Diocesan Convention

Convention will take place online on Saturday, January 30, 2021. We will share details about agenda, registration, and other logistics as we move deeper into the fall.

HOLD THE DATE: An Evening with Bishop Eugene Sutton, Friday, January 29, 2021. Bishop Sutton will speak about the Diocese of Maryland’s multi-year investigation of the legacy of slavery and racial inequity in church and society. That process culminated in a diocesan resolution passed at their convention this year to establish a Reparations Fund. Come learn about the Diocese of Maryland’s experience as we live into our strategic goal to bravely uncover, understand, reckon with and act to dismantle racism within ourselves, our faith communities, the Diocese and our localities.