A WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DELAWARE
The care for creation has profound significance for Christians around the world. The Episcopal Church in Delaware is forming a Creation Care team within our community and invite you to join the journey, helping nurture a deeper connection to the world around us. It's a chance to engage in both prayerful contemplation and meaningful action, making a positive impact on our environment and fostering stewardship of God's creation.

Our new Creation Care team aims to create a space where individuals passionate about environmental stewardship can come together, collaborate, and share ideas.

Whether you're experienced in environmental initiatives or just beginning to explore creation care, your unique perspective and dedication are invaluable. Together, we can make a meaningful impact, honoring our faith and leaving a positive legacy for generations to come.

To become a part of our Creation Care team, please email communications@delaware.church
An immersive workshop
Thursday, October 12, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Christ Church, Dover
From inter-generational communications to digital storytelling, learn new tips, tricks, and techniques from expert Episcopal communicators. Reserve your space today!
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For: administrative assistants, communicators, rectors, wardens, leaders, and anyone interested in church communications.
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.
Robinson Memorial Window
St. Luke's, Seaford

The early twentieth century was a time of renewal for the congregation of St. Luke’s.
 
On May 5, 1904, St. Luke’s Church was re-dedicated and blessed by the then bishop, the Rt. Rev. Leighton Coleman, D.D., L.L.D.

The old walls and chancel remained as before, now having new rafters, a new slate roof, a new Norman tower, electric lights, and eight new stained glass memorial windows.
 
One of the eight memorial windows, pictured here, is dedicated to William and Eliza Robinson. The couple were long-time members of St. Luke’s.
 
Mr. Robinson was a local business owner and served as Seaford’s postmaster from 1853-1861.

Please submit an image and description of your church window to us: communications@delaware.church
Fun Fact

Question: Which diocesan church was first housed in an early stone schoolhouse purchased and refitted for church services?

Clue: Without a permanent rector, neighboring clergy from Pennsylvania helped out in the early years.

Answer: Here
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On This Date in Christian History
Did You Know?
On this date in 1883, Robert Moffat (21 December 1795 – 9 August 1883), Scottish pioneer missionary to southern Africa and inspiration (and father-in-law) to David Livingstone, died. He translated the Bible into the Tswana or Setswana language, which is spoken in Southern Africa by about 8.2 million people. More information

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On this date in 1933, William H. Draper (19 December 1855 – 9 August 1933) died at Clifton, Bristol. An English hymnodist and clergyman who composed about sixty hymns, he is most famous for "All Creatures of Our God and King", his translation of "Canticle of the Sun" by Francis of Assisi. More information

Image: DescriptionEnglish: Portrait photo of British hymnwriter William Henry Draper (1855–1933), known for the hymns "All Creatures of Our God and King" Date circa 1910 Sourcediscogs.com Author Unknown photographer Public Domain
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Prayer
in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
Cycle of Prayer: This week (week of August 6, 2023) in our diocesan Cycle of Prayer we hold up in prayer The Episcopal Church in Delaware, the Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown, Bishop; the Rev. Canon Martha C. Kirkpatrick, Canon to the Ordinary; and the Mission Support Team. For the diocesan Cycle of Prayer, click here.
Daily Psalm and Prayer, an offering from the diocese
Prayer for Wednesday,
from A New Zealand Prayer Book

Creator of the universe, infinite and glorious, you give us laws to save us from our folly; give us eyes to see your plan unfolding, your purpose emerging as the world is made; give us courage to follow the truth, courage to go wherever you lead; then we shall know blessings beyond our dreams; then will your will be done. Amen. 

The Episcopal Church in Delaware posts daily psalms and prayers here.
Issue: August 9, 2023
Submissions for eNews: Please submit announcement information for The Net to communications@delaware.church no later than Monday noon for a Wednesday publication.
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