In this edition: Fire and Formation; Subscribe/Unsubscribe; Prayers for Afghanistan and Haiti; Fun Fact, Check it Out! Did You Know? News in the ECD community, Episcopal Church, and Anglican Communion
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Saturday, November 6, 10am-12pm
Fire and Formation: A Virtual Gathering
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Our prayers are with the people of Afghanistan and Haiti
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry offers a prayer for the people of Afghanistan
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"Eternal God, hear our prayer for the peoples of Afghanistan. There is a profound humanitarian crisis. Countless people, mostly women and children, are now fleeing and vulnerable. The lives of many are now endangered. The hopes of many are forgone. Send your Spirit, Lord, to rally the resolve of the nations of the earth to find pathways to save human lives, protect human rights, and to resolve the hardships of those seeking refuge, asylum, and safety. Hear our prayer for the peoples of Afghanistan. This we pray as followers of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen."
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Prayer for the people of Haiti from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
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"Eternal God, send forth your Spirit to encourage and strengthen the people of Haiti in these difficult times. We pray especially for those impacted by the recent earthquake. Encourage and strengthen those who help and support others. In your mercy, receive the souls of those who have died; comfort their families and loved ones. Surround with your presence the sick and suffering. Aid the work of those who still search and rescue. Empower the medical and aid workers and all who labor to heal.Amen."
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Fun Fact
Question: Where in our diocese was a stable transformed into a chapel?
Clue: It was consecrated in 1955.
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Music in Response to Crisis
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NYC is home to one of the largest Haitian communities outside of Haiti
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We Are the World: Inside Pop Music’s Most Famous All-Nighter
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On a night over three decades ago, during another world health crisis, 45 artists gathered for one of the most extraordinary recording sessions in music history. Read the fascinating story how this legendary session came about here.
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Cycle of Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
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This week (week of August 22), 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 2020-2021 diocesan Cycle of Prayer click here.
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You are invited to an opening reception for Sea of Stories, an exhibit of mixed media collage work by Caroline Coolidge Brown,The Delaware Contemporary, Friday, September 10, 5-8 pm
“What began as an exploration of moon and tide phases, evolved into dreams of sea life and sandy beaches, far away from the 2020 quarantine.” The exhibit is on view from September 3 - 26 and admission is free. The Delaware Contemporary is open Thursday - Sunday from 12 - 5 pm. More information
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The Tree of Life: Episcopal Church Women of Delaware, Luncheon & Annual Meeting, Saturday, October 16, 12:30pm, Frazier’s Restaurant, 9 East Loockerman Street, Dover
Th Episcopal Church Women of Delaware honor the life and ministries of the women of our Diocese - past and present. "She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed."
Prov. 3:18. For full information and registration, see the August issue of Proclaim! here
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News from the Episcopal Church and beyond
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Episcopal Church House of Bishops to meet virtually September 21-23
In view of the Delta variant surge and following consultation with epidemiologists, the Council of Advice, and other advisors, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry announced that the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church will forgo its planned in-person meeting and instead convene virtually. More information in English and Spanish here.
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A virtual summit for those engaged or interested in migration ministries will be held, hosted by Episcopal Migration Ministries in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. Early-bird registration for the 4th Annual Border & Migration Ministry Summit ends September 11. The conference will be simultaneously interpreted in English and Spanish. More information in English and Spanish here.
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The pope’s public service announcement comes after several prominent religious leaders, including the dalai lama, the archbishop of Canterbury, the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and many others have been vaccinated, often documenting it publicly. More information and video here.
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Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) is Supporting Partners in Haiti After the Earthquake
ERD is in close contact with long-term development partners in Haiti after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the country on Saturday, August 14. The earthquake killed over a thousand people, caused structures to collapse and triggered landslides and flooding in the western part of the nation. Our partners, including the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, have been assessing damage and checking in on the status of priests, parishes and community members. US State Department has estimated over 1.6 million people have been affected. “We are deeply saddened by the reports coming from our friends and partners in Haiti,” said Abagail Nelson, Executive Vice President, ERD. “We are currently mobilizing to work with an array of development partners to meet the immediate and long-term needs of affected communities.” Please pray for our siblings in Haiti and all those affected by this earthquake. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Haiti Fund will support the organization’s continued emergency response efforts in Haiti.
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Episcopal Women's History Project Annual Meeting 2021, 12 noon, Friday, September 17, 2021
Listening, recording, and continuing to tell women's ministries stories. The meeting will be held on Zoom. More information
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News from the Anglican Communion
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Anglican Church in Kenya appoints first two women bishops
In a predominantly Anglican region of western Kenya, a long-serving female priest has been elected an Anglican bishop, making her the second woman to hold that rank in a country where the consecration of women as bishops is still controversial.The Rev. Rose Okeno, 52, will lead Butere, a rural diocese where a majority of the faithful are small-scale farmers and traders. More information
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As fires rage across the world, World Council of Churches expresses solidarity with churches and survivors
In a series of pastoral letters, World Council of Churches’ acting general secretary, the Rev. Ioan Sauca extended prayers to millions of people who are struggling to come to terms with the trauma and devastation wrought by the recent wildfires.“It is becoming more and more obvious that the fires this year all over the world are not of the same scale as in previous years,” wrote Sauca. “They are part of the extreme phenomena increasingly observed as a consequence of the climate change.” More information
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In England, interactive churchyard trails become unexpected summer hit
A group of churches on Dartmoor is welcoming an increasing number of people over the summer after installing interactive prayer trails in churchyards. The impact of the prayer stations has since reached far beyond Dartmoor, with other churches across the country now adapting the creative prayer trails for use in their own church contexts. They are proving very popular with families. More information
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Church of England Target: Carbon Net Zero by 2030
As part of a long-term refurbishment plan, Lambeth Palace is undertaking essential repairs to replace expired services and improve accessibility. The Church of England’s General Synod has set new targets for all parts of the Church to work to become carbon net zero by 2030. Underscoring this project at Lambeth Palace is a commitment to achieve a zero-carbon outcome.
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