In this edition: Sacred Ground Pilgrimage; "2 Click" Evangelism; Parish Communications Workshop; Clergy Renewal of Ordination Vows; Fun Fact; Check it Out!; Did You Know?; Upcoming events; News in the ECD community, Episcopal Church, and Anglican Communion
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Sacred Ground
Bishop Brown reflects on his Racial Justice pilgrimage
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The infamous 1965 attack on unarmed civil rights marchers crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge became known as America's Bloody Sunday. Recently, Bishop Brown, with other Episcopal bishops, took part in a racial justice pilgrimage crossing the same bridge in Selma and visiting The Legacy Museum in Montgomery. In this video he talks of this profound experience.
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An Idea to Share!
2 Click Evangelism
St. Anne's Church, Middletown
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Thinking about Invite Welcome Connect, here is an out-of-the-box idea from St. Anne's, Middletown:
"If you use Facebook, one way to spread the word about your wonderful church is as easy as two clicks. Go to your church's Facebook page. 'Like' the photos and videos. And then 'Share' the photos and videos to your Facebook page. Imagine how many people you can introduce to your awesome church if you become a '2 Click' evangelist. Just click 'Like' and then click 'Share.'
But what if my church doesn't have a Facebook page? Start one! But what if the photos and videos on my church's Facebook page are out of date? Take some new pictures and videos and post them to your church's Facebook page! But what if I'm not a good photographer? Who cares! Your church is not meant to be a secret — posting to, liking, and sharing posts on Facebook is free and easy evangelism. You have many ways to tell people about and invite them to visit your church. '2 Click' evangelism is one way you can let your friends and family know about all the good things your church is doing."
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Parish Communications Workshop
Thursday, June 9, 9:30am–2:30pm
Christ Church, Dover
Websites | Social Media | Graphic design
for the non-designer
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Diocesan Clergy Renewal of Ordination Vows
St. Anne's Church, Middletown
Tuesday, April 12, 9am–12noon
The worship service will be broadcast live at 10:30am
To view the service click here and scroll down
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Fun Fact
Question: In 2021, Bishop Brown appointed the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission. Which Delaware bishop appointed the first Interracial Relations Committee, and when?
Clue: At the time, Delaware was described as being a southern state with a northern exposure. Although there were no Jim Crow laws requiring segregation, custom had established it.
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On this date in Christian history
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On April 6, 1528, Albrecht Durer, German painter, engraver, and designer of woodcuts, died. Famous for his religious scenes, he may have been so influenced by Luther (whom he called "the great Christian man who has helped me out of great anxieties") that he converted to Protestantism. His most popular work is "Praying Hands.”
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Image: from the Eric Liddell Centre website
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On April 6,1932, Eric Liddell, the Olympic athlete featured in the film Chariots of Fire, made his evangelistic debut by sharing his testimony to a group of men in Armadale, Scotland. Liddell later returned to the mission field in China, where he was born, and ministered in an internment camp following the Japanese invasion. He died in 1945 from a massive brain tumor. More information
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Cycle of Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
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This week (week of April 3), in our diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we hold up in prayer the Church of St. John the Baptist, Milton, the Rev. Thomas White, rector. For the 2022 Cycle of Prayer, click here.
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Upcoming Events in Our Community
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St. Barnabas’ Church, Wilmington
continues the celebration of the new Cornell-Zimmer electronic organ
with upcoming organ recitals
Sunday April 24, 4pm, Dr. Douglas-Jayd Burn, organist
Sunday, May 22, 4pm, Rodney Cleveland, organist
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Choir School of Delaware Concert, Grace United Methodist Church, Wilmington, Friday, April 29, 7:30pm
Renowned conductor Jason Max Ferdinand leads the Choir School of Delaware in concert at the Bent, But Not Broken conference. Program information and reservations here
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Mothers' Day Tea, Church of the Ascension, Claymont,
Saturday May 7, 2-4pm
There will be wonderful food and tea, and some special door prizes.
$10 Per person to support our outreach. Door Prizes.
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News from the Episcopal Church and beyond
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Celebrating 100 years of Episcopal Church gifts to Jerusalem and the Middle East, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites bishops, congregations, and supporters to participate in the centenary Good Friday Offering. First gathered in 1922, the initial Good Friday Offering was an intentional response of The Episcopal Church to support Anglican ministries in the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East that were impacted by the devastation of World War I, the Spanish flu pandemic, and social and political unrest affecting Armenian Christians, among others throughout that region. A lifeline of hope in times of genuine need in years past, the Good Friday Offering continues to support churches, medical programs, and schools today. Read full announcement here
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Register now for virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course, May 16-20
Registration deadline May 6
The Episcopal Church Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries offers this intensive session for those interested in expanding their competency about Latino culture, spirituality, and ministry. The course includes 20 hours of online classroom presentation, worship services, and group dialogue. More information and registration here
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News from the Anglican Communion
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The heads of most of the Anglican Communion’s 42 provinces, including Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of The Episcopal Church, wrapped their four-day Primates’ Meeting in London by issuing a written statement March 31 that addresses a range of global issues and looks ahead to the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops planned for this summer. More information They also called for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. More information
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Anglican representatives to the United Nations celebrate the passing of a major international agreement on plastic pollution.
This breakthrough is influenced in part by the voices and experiences they were able to share from faith communities. The United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA), the world’s overarching decision-making body on environmental issues, reached an historic resolution to tackle “epidemic” of single-use plastics. The resolution, proposed by Rwanda and Peru and reached at UNEA5 in Nairobi, commits signatories to reaching a legally-binding agreement on plastics by 2024. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UN Environment Programme, said it was “the most significant environmental multilateral deal since the Paris accord". More information
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