A WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DELAWARE |
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Welcome to Wednesday Windows, a delightful journey into church windows and the captivating stories they hold. We understand the deep appreciation for our church windows and the enchanting narratives they silently unfold. On Wednesdays, The Net eNewsletter will present a window from a parish in the Episcopal Church in Delaware, accompanied by an image and a description of the window's beauty and significance.
But, we need your participation! We invite you to share information and images of your special window(s) with us at communications@delaware.church. What unique story does your window tell? Join us on this enchanting exploration of Wednesday Windows, where the narratives behind each pane come alive.
See our first Wednesday Window below:
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St. Paul's, Georgetown
'Te Deum'
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This window was dedicated on Sunday, February 9th, 1930 by Rt. Rev. Philip Cook, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Delaware. The window was a gift which was provided in the will of United States Senator, Willard Saulsbury in memory of his sister, Margaret Saulsbury, both of whom were communicants of St. Paul’s Church. A new reredos was included in the memorial and the reconstruction of the sanctuary of the church was also made.
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Everyone has a unique story to tell, and we believe that your story deserves to be shared. Whether your story is one of triumph over adversity, an inspiring journey, a personal transformation, or a tale of resilience and hope, we want to hear it. In our current series in the Delaware Communion Magazine, ‘My Journey in the Episcopal Church’…, our writers have expressed that sharing their story was a cathartic experience — empowering not only for them but also for those who listened and connected with their journey. Personal storytelling has the potential to inspire, uplift, and create a deeper understanding among individuals from diverse backgrounds. We invite you to reach out to us at communications@delaware.church, or call Cynde Bimbi at 302.345.9392. We can discuss your story, answer any questions you may have, and explore the best way to bring your narrative to life. Your story matters, and we are eager to help you share it with the world. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Take a look!
New website for St. Stephen's Church
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Blueprint for 2023 – 2027:
Mission priorities in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
At our annual diocesan convention, Bishop Brown announced “Renew ECD: A Blueprint for 2023-2027” with four mission priorities to help guide and shape our common life, and stabilize and strengthen our diocese: growth, discipleship, service, and one church in Delaware. Which of these priorities resonates most powerfully for you? In which areas could your personal ministry or the ministry of your parish be strengthened? More information
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Coming Soon!
2nd Annual Parish Communications Workshop
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The Communications team will soon be presenting dynamic speakers for a Fall communications workshop. Date and speakers to be announced. |
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A New Look
for communications in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
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Prayer
in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
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Cycle of Prayer: This week (week of June 18), in our diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we hold up in prayer The Episcopal Church Women of Delaware, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick president. For the diocesan Cycle of Prayer, click here.
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Daily Psalm and Prayer, an offering from the diocese
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Prayer for the First Day of Summer
Lord God, Creator of all things, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts, during these months of summer and vacation days. Grant us refreshment of mind and body. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Episcopal Church in Delaware posts daily psalms and prayers here.
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Fun Fact
Question: Which diocesan bishop, when driving into Delaware to begin his twenty year tenure, was greeted by a toll keeper, apparently noticing the out of state plates, "Have a nice weekend in Delaware!"?
Clue: He and his wife had driven down from their home in Massachusetts.
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On This Date in Christian History |
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On this date in 1607, English settlers founded the first Anglican (later Episcopalian) parish in America at Jamestown, Virginia. Captain John Smith reported that the first services were held “under an awning (which was an old saile)” fastened to three or four trees. As part of a rebuilding effort following a fire that burned much of the fort in January 1608, the settlers built the first church building, made of wood “a homely thing like a barn set on crachetts, covered with rafts, sedge and earth.” Pocahontas and John Rolfe were married in the first church. More information
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On this date in 1892, Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr (June 21, 1892 – June 1, 1971) American neo-orthodox theologian and ethicist, was born. He rejected some of the optimism of Christian liberalism, arguing for original sin and for a prophetic, culture-challenging Christianity, but his liberal views on politics, the Bible, and the nature of Christ distanced him from conservatives. The author of the Serenity prayer, he taught at Union Theological Seminary in New York City for more than 30 years and is the most influential American theologian of the first half of the 20th century. More information
ImImage: Reinhold Niebuhr, 1955. (Alfred Eisenstaedt/Pix Inc./The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)
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