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

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The Stevenson School with Dr. Sarah Stonesifer Boylan Dean, Stevenson School

Ministry of Deacons 'Come and See'

Priesthood 'Is God Calling Me?'

Annual Convention Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18, 2023

Let’s get ready, my sisters and brothers in Christ Jesus! Our annual convention will be held in person at the University of Delaware's Clayton Hall. The convention will also be broadcast, which will allow individuals to view convention but not to actively participate. — Bishop Brown

The Call to Convention is the initial document of the convention. Contents include: Bishop's Introduction Preliminary Agenda Certification of Delegation (closes September 19) Nomination Process Budget Process Resolution Process

Read the Call to Convention here

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry delivered opening sermon at It’s All About Love festival Presiding Bishop Michael Curry delivered the opening sermon July 9 to hundreds of Episcopalians gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, for It’s All About Love, a churchwide festival focused on worship, learning, community, and action. View here

Wednesday Windows is 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 presents 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.

St. Thomas's Church Newark, Delaware  The Roberson Window This window is inscribed with appropriate words, "The saints of God are just folk like me" (taken from the 1929 hymn, "I sing a song of the saints of God," by Lesbia Scott). It reflects the parish's focus on children and its historic ties to the University of Delaware, across the street. It was given by the Roberson family to commemorate David Roberson, (1984-1994) accurately depicted at the bottom center of the left lancet, and his paternal grandparents. Please submit an image and description of your church window to us: communications@delaware.church

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Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware Cycle of Prayer: This week (week of July 9), in our diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we hold up in prayer The Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop. For the diocesan Cycle of Prayer, click here. Daily Psalm and Prayer, an offering from the diocese Prayer from Saint Augustine’s Prayer Book Grant us patience, O Lord, to follow the road you have taken. Let our confidence not rest in our own understanding but in your guiding hand; let our desires not be for our own comfort, but for the joy of your kingdom; for your cross is our hope and our joy now and unto the day of eternity. Amen. Read today's Psalm and Prayer here The Episcopal Church in Delaware posts daily psalms and prayers here.

Fun Fact Question: Who was the first Black priest to serve at a church in this diocese, and at which church?  Clue: He served for 17 years and made his church a vibrant center for the Black community. Answer: Here Image: See Answer

On This Date in Christian History

Did You Know? On this date in 1739, as David Brainerd (1718-1747), was walking through a dark grove to his secret place of prayer, God spoke to him and he had a glorious salvation experience. Ordained by the Presbytery of New York in 1744, he ministered to the Indians in western Massachusetts, eastern New York, the Lehigh area of Pennsylvania, and central New Jersey. Out of his experiences came publication of his widely inspirational journals describing revivals among the Indians and his own spiritual turmoil and exultation. More information Image: See "More information" Check it Out! On this date in 1859, 3000 miners met for a revival meeting on Frongoch Hill near Aberystwyth, Wales. It was so hot they prayed for relief and God sent a mist. "A cloud of thick mist, came over the mountain; it shadowed the sun, and the earth cooled pleasantly, and heaven's influences descended so wonderfully that scores were rapturously ' rejoicing.' The cloud of mist remained till half-past three...Those present will remember it while on earth." This prayer meeting became an annual event until 1899. More information Image: "Near Frongoch" by Peter Morgan is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Issue: July 12, 2023

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