In this edition: Stewardship Workshops; New offering from the diocese; Stand Up Tour; Did You Know?; Upcoming events; News in the ECD community, and The Episcopal Church
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State Legislative action on Climate: SB305 – Climate Change Solutions Act
Bishop Brown joined several other speakers at the #Rally4thePlanet in Dover on June 9th to show support for the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act, SB305. This Act follows the issuance of Delaware’s Climate Action Plan in 2021, and would reduce our emissions by 50% by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. It would also ensure equity in emission reductions and state planning by making sure that overburdened communities are at the table during the planning process. States across the country have passed similar legislation to combat the effects of climate change. Further, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Controls has a report that details the high cost to the state of Delaware if we fail to cut emissions. Care for creation and the disproportionate impacts of climate change on overburdened communities are the reasons the bishop supports SB305.
A legislative hearing before the House was scheduled for last week, but Governor Carney told the House sponsor to pull the bill off the agenda.
If you would like to support passage of this important piece of legislation you may do so by sending a letter to Governor Carney asking him to renew his support for SB305 at john.carney@delaware.gov.
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2022 Annual Giving Campaign
Workshops
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Workshop #1
Tuesday, July 12
7pm-9pm
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Workshop #2
Saturday, July 16
10am-12pm
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More information to follow. |
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A new offering from the diocese ... |
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Do you find it difficult, even frustrating, to find the time or personnel to post to your parish Facebook page on a daily or a consistent basis? Would you like to have somebody post to your Facebook page -- no charge to your parish, no work required from from your parish?
The communications team at ECD
can post daily to your parish Facebook page,
keeping it looking fresh and current.
Contact Cynde Bimbi for details so you can get started today.
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Stand Up Tour
presented by the Choir School of Delaware and
Children's Chorus of Washington DC
The “Stand Up Tour" follows Harriet Tubman’s route on the Underground Railroad.
Click here to learn more and RSVP for upcoming performances on the Stand Up: Harriet Tubman Tour.
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Fun Fact, June 22, 2022
Question: Why does the summer solstice not fall on the same day each year?
Clue: It takes place when the sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer
Image: Image: "Happy Solstice! #sun #solstice" by newyorkprof is marked with CC BY-NC 2.0.
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On this date in Christian history |
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Cardinal John Fisher beheaded
on this date in Christian History
On this date in 1535, Cardinal John Fisher, English theologian, academic, and Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, was beheaded on Tower Hill, London, for refusing to acknowledge King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. More information
Image: Gerard Valck, after Adriaen van der Werff, “Portrait of John Fisher,” 1697 (photo: Public Domain / Public Domain)
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Gelileo Gelilei
On this date in 1633, Galileo Galilei was forced by the pope to recant his Copernican views that the earth orbits the sun. He was convicted of heresy and sentenced to house arrest. The Vatican only admitted it was wrong on October 31, 1992. More information
Image: 1636 Portrait of Galileo Galilei by Justus Sustermans, The Uffizi, Room 93, Inventory: 1890 no. 745
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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 the Episcopal Church Women of Delaware and Elizabeth FitzPatrick, president. For the 2022 Cycle of Prayer, click here.
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Upcoming Events in Our Community |
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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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Active Shooter Training
June 26, St. Paul's, Georgetown parish hall
Following 10am church service
St. Paul's Episcopal Church is holding an Active Shooter Training Session, with Lt. Tommy Tyndall of the Georgetown Police Department, in the Parish Hall on Sunday, June 26th, immediately after the church service which is at 10 AM. A video will be shown that covers general principles of protection and defense in an active shooter incident. Also, a gathering in the sanctuary for interventions that are specific to our buildings. There will be a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited. St. Paul's is located at 122 East Pine Street (cor. Academy St.) in Georgetown, DE. 302.856.2894.
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June 29, 2022, 7pm
An evening service of chants, readings, silence, prayer and the lighting of candles.
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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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