In this edition: Message from Bishop Brown; Juneteenth events; Communication | One-on-one sessions; Did You Know?; Upcoming events; News in the ECD community, and The Episcopal Church
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Message from Bishop Brown:
Cheap Prayer, Cheap Crowd Control
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2022 Annual
Giving Campaign
Workshops
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Parish Communications Workshop
It's a Wrap!
*****Don't miss a follow-up
opportunity for a private session
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In addition to a plethora of information being disseminated at a rapid pace, there was a little fun for everyone at the Parish Communications Workshop on June 9, with approximately 50 people in attendance. A clergy challenge, the gift of a pair of 'Chuck's', Smart Water (because the day needed Smart Water) for all, music, worship, and the debut of the Find a Church campaign image were all a part of this fun day. Best practices for graphic design, parish websites, and social media were the focus of the day's agenda.
Here ye, here ye ...
*****Information from this workshop is now being offered via private session, for:
- Those who were in attendance, but just have a few more questions and feel they would benefit from a private session, tailored to specific questions or areas of communication. A large amount of information came quickly, so don't hesitate to ask more questions. All questions are appreciated!
- Anyone who was unable to attend. If you were not able to be in attendance, the information is available and we will be happy to meet with you.
If you would like to schedule a private session,
please contact Cynde Bimbi, 302-345-9392 or cbimbi@delaware.church
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A Gathering!
in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
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A little bit of fun at the workshop! |
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Scott Kresge receives a pair
of 'chuck's', so he can be
like all the other speakers.
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Clergy Challenge
(Bishop Brown wins the challenge)
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A few of the speakers
having a little fun
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Jim Bimbi plays banjo, along with Carrie Grave on guitar |
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It was a 'chuck' kinda day! |
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A few of the workshop participants |
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Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.
It is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day.
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Stand Up Tour: Juneteenth Ceremony
presented by the Choir School of Delaware and
Children's Chorus of Washington DC
June 19, 11am
Meeting House, 401 N. West Street, Wilmington
Performance of spirituals commemorating Juneteenth. This is a stop on the “Stand Up Tour,” which follows Harriet Tubman’s route on the Underground Railroad. The event will begin with a group sing of spirituals at the 18th-century Meeting House before heading to the Riverfront to lay a wreath at the statue of Harriet Tubman and Thomas Garrett. This ceremony is free and open to the public. More information
Click here to learn more and RSVP to all three upcoming performances on the Stand Up: Harriet Tubman Tour.
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Below are more upcoming events in Delaware celebrating Juneteenth:
- June 18, 10am – 4pm: Beyond Juneteenth Egungun Festival, more information
- June 19, 4pm, Tabernacle Full Gospel Baptist: Juneteenth Observance, more information
- June 20, 12pm, Tubman-Garrett Park: Juneteenth Freedom Festival, more information
- June 26, 5pm, The Grand Opera House: 25th Annual Delaware Juneteenth Pageant, more information
- June 29, 7pm, Christina Cultural Arts Center: Juneteenth Male Talent Showcase, more information
Resources from the National Museum of African American History & Culture:
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Fun Fact
Question: Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. Known as the Father of Flag Day, who originated the idea of an annual flag day, and when?
Clue: He was a grade schoolteacher and then a dentist.
Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_J._Cigrand
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On this date in Christian history |
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On this date in 1215, England’s King John signed the Magna Carta, which begins, "The Church of England shall be free.” This historic human rights document was foundational to the American Constitution and is still important worldwide today. More information
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On this date in 1520, in the papal encyclical "Exsurge Domine," Leo X condemned Martin Luther on 41 of counts of heresy, branding him an enemy of the Roman Catholic Church. After the encyclical, Luther's works were burned in Rome. More information
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Cycle of Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware |
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This week (week of June 12), in our diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we hold up in prayer Camp Arrowhead and Memorial House. For the 2022 Cycle of Prayer, click here.
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Upcoming Events in Our Community |
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St. Thomas's Parish and the UD Cooperative Extension, present:
Cooking for Two
June 21, 2-4pm
FREE cooking class: leave with knowledge and a delicious meal
You will learn about:
- how to cook meals for 1 or 2 people
- healthy eating
- preparing tasty and healthy foods
- planning meals
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Calling Singers 55+: ENCORE Rehearsal & Open House, Trinity Parish, Wilmington, Saturday, June 25, 9:30am - 12noon
Encore Creativity, the nation’s largest choral organization for adults 55+, is coming to the greater Wilmington area this fall in collaboration with Trinity Parish which will be hosting the weekly Thursday morning rehearsals. Trinity’s Director of Music, David Simmons, will conduct the new Encore Chorale of Wilmington. To give prospective singers an idea of what a typical rehearsal would encompass, Trinity is hosting this FREE Rehearsal and Open House in its sanctuary. This session is open to anyone 55 and older and prior choral experience is NOT necessary. The session will include vocal warm-ups, tips on vocal techniques for older adults, and the rehearsal of fun choral works. Come for the entire morning or just part of the session. Sing and have fun! See more information here or email David Simmons at david@trinityparishde.org
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Huge Outdoor Craft and Vendor Fair
Grace Church, Wilmington
June 25, 9am-3pm
Welcome to our inaugural Craft and Vendor Fair! Dozens of crafters and vendors selling their goods-something for everyone! Food trucks will be on site for breakfast and lunch!
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Space Available on Choral Pilgrimage to England
July 19-August 1
Come join the Christ Church Christiana Hundred choral pilgrimage to England this summer! We have room for a few more pilgrims. The pilgrims stay in Norwich, visiting Ely, Walsingham, and an outing on the Broads, then move to London with day trips in the vicinity and evenings in town, starting with Evensong at St. Paul’s Cathedral where the Christ Church Choir will be in residence. You can find more information and cost here
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Are You Called to Walk Where Jesus Walked?
June 18-28, 2023
Consider joining Christ Church Christiana Hundred parishioners and friends on a trip to the Holy Land. St. George’s Anglican College in Jerusalem is offering a “Footsteps of Jesus, Level II” course in summer 2023. It is not a tour of the Holy Land but a pilgrimage: a time for worship, guided meditation, reflection, and silence at key sites in the life of Christ. Our pilgrimage will be June 18-28, 2023, and reservations are being accepted now at the link below. (Please register through Christ Church directly and not through St. George’s.) The total trip cost is estimated to be $4,500 to $5,000 (round-trip transportation to Newark airport, coach airfare estimated to be $1,400, round-trip transportation to St. George’s College and Tel Aviv airport, and $2,600 for St. George’s tuition, room, and board). Scholarship opportunities may be available through St. George’s College. Reserve your spot below with a $500 deposit per person. More information
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80th General Convention News |
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