A WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DELAWARE |
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Re-activating a Delaware Chapter
Are you interested? You're Invited!
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The Union of Black Clergy and Laity (UBCL), later renamed the Union of Black Black Episcopalians (UBE), was created on February 8, 1968, when 17 Black priests met at St. Philip’s Church, New York, and founded this organization to remove racism from the Church and society and to stimulate the growth of Black membership. Delaware's own Bishop Quintin E. Primo, Jr., while serving as rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Wilmington, led the effort to establish the UBCL and incorporate in Delaware, and was elected its first president. The Delaware chapter, while vibrant for quite a while, has since dissolved.
A group of Black Episcopalians in Delaware, including Cynthia Primo Martin (daughter of Bishop Primo), the Rev. Canon Lloyd Casson, Dr. Sheridan Quarless Kingsberry, and Niki Ingram, Esq., has recently expressed interest in re-activating the UBE Chapter in Delaware. The goal of this organizing committee is to bring together as many Black members of the Episcopal Church in Delaware as possible, to ascertain whether there is sufficient interest in re-activating the UBE chapter in Delaware. You may read more information about the national UBE organization here.
The invitation is open to all who are of African descent and if you are interested in this effort, please contact the Rev. Deacon Cecily Sawyer-Harmon, Racial Justice and Reconciliation Missioner at [email protected]. We thank you in advance for your help and support.
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Welcome to the new rector at
Sts. Andrew & Matthew, Wilmington
We are pleased to announce that the Rev. Patrick Burke has been called to become the new rector of the Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (SsAM), from September 1. He comes to us from the Diocese of Indianapolis, where he has been serving at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis since 2019 in the role of minister for justice and community collaboration and parish missioner. Please see Patrick’s welcome video to SsAM here.
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Each day the communications team posts a unique inspirational image or video clip on the diocesan social media accounts. These vertical video clips (preferred) or images can be of anything from nature to a church function. All posts are created for the diocese and identify the Episcopal Church in Delaware. For images that are from church events, the church is mentioned in the video so they can have more exposure. Below are a few of the video clips/images that have been posted recently — all videos/images are taken from a cell phone. If you have one to share, you can text (preferred) it to Cynde Bimbi at 302.345.9392 or send to [email protected]. |
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Remember to turn on the SOUND! |
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Follow and like us on Instagram @ecdelaware here. |
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'Reel Ministries in the Episcopal Church in Delaware' uses social media as a ministry tool and not just a marketing effort. Theses reels are organic, vertical phone videos — about one to two minutes in length — telling personal stories about a journey, a life experience, a memory, etc. The stories do not identify the person (unless they choose), only the diocese. We would love to hear your story an can help you make it happen. If you are willing to give it a go, please contact Lola or Cynde, [email protected], 302.256.0374, or we are happy to contact you — just select an option below: |
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Would you like us to reach out to you so you can tell your story?
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See the most recent reel stories below or click here to view all stories. |
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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.
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Armstrong Memorial Window
St. James' Mill Creek
In 1890, the St. James' sanctuary was remodeled and an oak altar installed. A clear-glass Palladian window was removed from above the altar and was replaced by this memorial stained-glass window. (The clear-glass window was later installed in the belfry.) The caption at the bottom of this window reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR PARENTS J PAULSON ARMSTRONG & SUSAN C ARMSTRONG. Interestingly, the Armstrongs were ancestors of Steve Coverdale, whose memorial window at St. James' was featured in last week's edition of The Net.
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Please submit an image and description of your church window to us: [email protected]
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Fun Fact
Question: Which Delaware clergyman set up a Society for the Reformation of Manners, in support of laws against swearing, vice, and immorality?
Clue: Such societies were first set up in London in the late 17th century.
Image: Print by William Hogarth (1697–1764) Title A Harlot's Progress: Apprehended by a Magistrate, public domain
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On This Date in Christian History |
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On this date in 1572, Catherine de Medici sent her son, young King Charles IX of France, into a panic with threats of an imminent Huguenot (French Protestant) insurrection. In response, Catholics in Paris butchered Huguenots who had come to the city for a royal wedding. Between 5,000 and 10,000 Protestants died in what became known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. More information
Image: Wikimedia Commons, public domain
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On this date in 1723, Increase Mather (June 21,1639 - August 23, 1723) died. A staunch Puritan, he was one of America’s most famous eighteenth-century clergymen. He was a president of Harvard College, and the father of Cotton Mather. Mather published many books, including Cases of Conscience Concerning Witchcraft which helped end executions for witchcraft in New England. More information
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Submitting a church event listing or a job posting has just got easier!
When submitting a church announcement or job posting for The Net and diocesan website, you will no longer need to send an email and remember what should be included. Use these simple forms when you would like to have your church event announced.
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Prayer
in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
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Cycle of Prayer: This week (week of August 20, 2023) in our diocesan Cycle of Prayer we hold up in prayer the Mission to the Diocese of Bo, Sierra Leone, Canon Joseph Tucker and Mrs. Maria Tucker. 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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A Prayer of Morning Resolve
I will try this day to live a simple, sincere and serene life, repelling promptly every thought of discontent, anxiety, discouragement, impurity, and self-seeking; cultivating cheerfulness, magnanimity, charity, and the habit of holy silence; exercising economy in expenditure, generosity in giving, carefulness in conversation, diligence in appointed service, fidelity to every trust, and a childlike faith in God.
In particular I will try to be faithful in those habits of prayer, work, study, physical exercise, eating, and sleep which I believe the Holy Spirit has shown me to be right.
And as I cannot in my own strength do this, nor even with a hope of success attempt it, I look to thee, O Lord God my Father, in Jesus my Savior, and ask for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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The Episcopal Church in Delaware posts daily psalms and prayers here.
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