The Net 06 05 2024

A WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DELAWARE

Pride Festival 2024

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Love, Acceptance, and Blessings at the 2024 Delaware Pride Festival

by Cana Hartman

For the second consecutive year, the Youth Ministries of the Episcopal Church in Delaware, along with Canon Hinton, clergy, and faith family members, hosted a double booth at the 2024 Delaware Pride Festival at Independence Mall in Dover. This year exceeded all expectations, becoming even more memorable than our first year. The sun shined on us all day, casting a rosy glow through our red tents. We had many beautiful conversations about Jesus’s love as friends, families, and furry companions strolled through the tents to enjoy the candy, hand fans, and dog treats. The pet parade, a delightful spectacle of wagging tails and colorful costumes, added to the festive atmosphere.

Our hand fans were adorned with messages of love and affirmation that fluttered through the crowd like confetti. We also crafted over 450 pins at our pin-making table, each one a tiny emblem of unity and acceptance. Bishop Brown arrived on his motorcycle and walked up to the booth with his helmet in hand ready to celebrate alongside us. Christ Church, Dover generously offered us a home base, welcoming festival-goers seeking solace and prayer. Throughout the day, the Daughters of the King prayed over the entire event. As the field cleared out at the end of the day, we started making plans for next year, eager to continue spreading love and hope. Be sure to join us next year — it promises to be even more magical!

View more photos here

June is Pride Month

Bishop Suffragan of West Texas

Nominations opened May 28 | close June 12

Nominations/applications are now being accepted for Bishop Suffragan of West Texas. The application process will close on June 12. For complete information, click here.

Never Stop Learning:

Information for Older Adults from the Securities

and Exchange Commission

Never stop learning, especially when it comes to protecting your hard-earned money. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will share several steps you can consider taking to help protect your assets now and as you age. The webinar, hosted by Church Pension Group, will cover investing basics, adding a trusted contact to your investment accounts, as well as planning for future needs, and learning to spot fraud. Please click here to register now and save the date!

News around the diocese:

Clergy on the move:

The Rev. Kije Rwamasirabo

After consultation with the vestries of Church of the Ascension and Calvary, the bishop has appointed Kije Rwamasirabo as a “resource priest” to Brandywine Collaborative Ministries for one year. She will lead worship services, alternating Sundays between the two congregations, and provide support for pastoral care, Christian formation, etc. in a dynamic partnership with lay leaders. Kije is also the chaplain at St. Anne's Episcopal School in Middletown.

The Rev. Kenn Katona

Kenn Katona, the rector of St. Barnabas in Wilmington, has accepted a new call to become the rector of St. Alban’s in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Kenn's last Sunday at St. Barnabas will be on July 14th.

The diocese extends its gratitude to Kenn for his ministry and wishes him the very best as he embarks on this new journey.

Water and Wilderness Church

June 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Brandywine Park

On Sunday, June 9th, at 6:30 pm, the Rev. Peter Nunnally, interim rector of St. David's Church, Wilmington, and the Rev. Stacey Carpenter, priest associate at Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Wilmington, are leading an inaugural outdoor liturgy at Brandywine Park at 6:30 pm, called Water and Wilderness Church. This liturgy provides an opportunity to worship in God's creation. Everyone is welcome and invited to bring a family member/friend who may not be ready to walk into a church and who is looking for a Spirit-filled community. You can find more information and the RSVP link here.

Remember ...

Walk with Purpose:

A Civil Rights Pilgrimage

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Complete information here.

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Issue: June 5, 2024