"I do not believe people are afraid of change; they're afraid of loss."
— Bishop Brown
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IN THIS EDITION: Fierce, Courageous, and Loving — a sermon by the Rev. Carlyle Gill, Fun Fact, Did You Know, News from the Episcopal Church, New webpages, and more...
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Calling all artists, young and old! Let's start a new tradition: I am inviting you to design one of the three Christmas cards I will send this December.
The scripture text inside the card will be Luke 2:10-11, where the angel proclaimed, Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.
My wife, Caroline, and I will select one card from each age group (10 and under, 11-18, and 19 and over) to be printed and mailed. We will publicly unveil the chosen cards and all entries at our diocesan convention just before Thanksgiving. They'll also be shared online at www.delaware.church. We hope to get lots of entries from every parish in Delaware!
We all will be ready this Christmas for the eternal message of hope: God has come, right here among us. No matter how troubling 2020 has felt, there is always this good news of great joy: love has come among us, and love will come again. -- Bishop Brown
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Please submit your artwork entry to [email protected] no later than October 1. Below are a few guidelines to keep in mind:
- Please submit your artwork as an attachment in a jpg or pdf format.
- Please include your name, age group, and contact information with your submission.
- Text and background colors used in card will complement your design. Note: the above image does not represent color or design of the actual card.
- If your artwork is designed to cover the entire front of card, please submit with the approximate size/dimension of 5” x 7”, otherwise it can be any dimension variation (no smaller than 3” x 3” please).
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Fierce, Courageous, and Loving Women, from the Virgin Mary to today! |
Sermon by the Rev. J. Carlyle Gill, on August 16th at St. Peter's, Lewes. Carlyle is the associate priest at St. Peter's, Lewes. |
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Question: Which church's congregation worshiped in borrowed locations for 23 years until their first building was constructed?
Clue: Their second, larger church sits on 8.3 acres so there's lots of room to grow.
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Wilmington's Thomas Garrett, who helped Harriet Tubman to freedom, was born on August 21, 1789. |
Garrett openly worked as a stationmaster on the Underground Railroad in Wilmington, Delaware, working with William Still in Philadelphia and John Hunn further down the Delmarva Peninsula. Because he openly defied slave hunters as well as the slave system, Garrett had no need of secret rooms in his house at 227 Shipley Street. The authorities were aware of his activities, but he was never arrested. More information.
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Harriet Tubman Driving Tour Guide from Maryland through Delaware
to Philadelphia
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The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway honors the enduring legacy of Harriet Tubman and her tireless work on behalf of many women and men whom she led to freedom. Through this guide, you can retrace her steps, visit key historic sites, and learn more about the woman whose steadfast belief in justice and equality helped to shape our nation. You may see and print the Driving Tour Guide here.
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Delaware Women and the Impact of COVID-19
Report from Delaware Women's Advancement and Advocacy
Read full report on impact on women in areas of employment, health disparities, economic security, and social inequities here.
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Cycle of Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware |
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This week (week of August 23) we hold up in prayer the Mission to the Diocese of Bo, Sierra Leone, Canon Joseph Tucker and Mrs. Maria Tucker. For 2019-2020 Cycle of Prayer Calendar click here. For 2020-2021 Cycle of Prayer Calendar click here.
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News from the Episcopal Church in Delaware |
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Saturday October 3, 2020, A Special Zoom Gathering, sponsored by the
Commission on Ministry.
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Today is the last day to order a Camp Arrowhead special edition shirt!
As you know, the pandemic forced Camp Arrowhead to cancel its spring retreat groups and summer camp. Some of you were personally affected and many more of you shared in our grief. Over the years, many of you have expressed how camp feels like home or that camp is your happy place. Show your support and Arrowhead pride with a special edition acrostic design shirt — C.A.M.P. Camp Arrowhead's My Place. You can choose from six colors and up to 12 sizes at a price of $4.99 for one, $6.98 for two, $8.97 for three, and $9.99 for four or more. These are limited edition and shirt orders will close August 26 and should arrive at your door by September 14. All proceeds go directly towards relieving the impact of Covid-19 on camp’s operating budget. Order your shirt here.
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The Way Home (TWH) is seeking an Episcopal priest to serve as a volunteer board member
TWH is a prison ministry and a non-denominational, non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. The principal criteria are that the board member have an interest in serving the special needs population TWH deals with and whether their experience and skill-set strengthen the program; of particular interest would be folks with financial, business, or administrative experience. Board members do not work directly with clients, rather the Board provides the administrative structure and support that staff need in order to carry out their mission of service. Meetings are held in Georgetown. For more information, please contact the board chairman, Daniel D. Cowell, MD, MLS, DLFAPA, either by phone 302.537.0769 or email [email protected] and see more information about TWH on Facebook here.
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Walking With God — Episcopal Church Women (ECW) 2020 Annual Business Meeting and Worship
Saturday, October 10, 10am-12noon
The ECW of Delaware will hold its 2020 Annual Business Meeting and Worship by Zoom this year because of the pandemic. More information in Proclaim! the August newsletter here.
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Celebrate Sea Sunday! Remembering Seafarers - Our Supply Chain Heroes, September 20, 2020
Almost everything we use in our daily life arrives by ship. And it is seafarers, an invisible society of workers that bring those ships to our shores. As we drive our imported cars, eat fresh fruit, and wear clothing that is manufactured overseas we give little thought as to how these items made it into our stores. At the Seamen's Center of Wilmington we see firsthand the sacrifices these workers make in order to earn a living for their families. This year, more than ever, we have witnessed that dedication as seafarers were not able to set foot on shore for months on end due to COVID-19. We have seen crew after crew unable to go home when their contract ended, again due to the pandemic. Remembering them on Sea Sunday has never been more important. More information.
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News from the Episcopal Church |
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Episcopal Youth Event cancelled/EYEx Planning Underway
The Episcopal Church Department of Faith Formation, in collaboration with the 2020 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE20) planning team and Episcopal Church leadership, announced today that the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) will not be convened this triennium due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “I recognize and share the deep disappointment this holds,” said Bronwyn Clark Skov, staff officer for Youth Ministries. “During the next year, our office will focus on discerning and implementing creative and meaningful support for youth ministry and leadership formation. Undoubtedly, new models for ministry are emerging and God is calling upon us to unite and respond.” More information in English. More information in Spanish.
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Presiding Bishop Curry Joins Denominational Leaders in Amicus Brief before Supreme Court in support of rights of same-sex couples and the appropriate place of religious liberty.
"Nondiscrimination policies that forbid government contractors from discriminating against same-sex couples seeking to serve as foster parents do not unconstitutionally burden religious liberty," says Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry. He has joined the leaders of other major religious groups in signing a friend of the court brief in support of the City of Philadelphia in Fulton v. Philadelphia, a case now before the United States Supreme Court. He has done so to affirm the commitment of The Episcopal Church to both equal protection of the law for LGBTQ persons and appropriate protections for religious liberty. Read full press release here.
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Celebrate the Season of Creation, September 1 – October 4, 2020
Episcopalians are invited to join churches around the world in celebrating the Season of Creation; a time for people of faith to renew their relationship with God and all creation through celebration, prayer, and action. The Season’s roots rise from the Orthodox Christian tradition; the World Council of Churches was instrumental in making the special time a season, extending the celebration from September 1 until St. Francis Day, October 4. The Episcopal Church Office of Creation Care offers Season of Creation and St. Francis Day Resources to help plan. More information.
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News from the Anglican Communion |
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What do Anglicans Believe? – New study guide published by Anglican Communion
A new study guide on Christian doctrine has been published by the Anglican Communion. “What do Anglicans Believe” is an introduction to Christian doctrine. It draws on both Anglican and ecumenical statements of belief. The study guide introduces a number of ecumenical texts and then asks questions to help students consider the practical application of the agreements in the life of their churches; including whether or not the life of their church “demonstrates that it is of Jesus Christ and what he does”; and how churches can show this more clearly. The study guides can be downloaded free of charge in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese from anglicancommunion.org/teac.
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Church and theological college damaged in Lebanese port blast
All Saints Anglican Church on Lebanon’s Mediterranean shore suffered “material damage” in the recent massive explosions in Lebanon. The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Suheil Dawani, whose diocese includes Lebanon, has launched an emergency appeal to aid the diocesan response. “Since the explosion, we have been in constant communication with Imad Zoorob, Archdeacon over Lebanon and Syria, who also serves as the Rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Beirut, located about a mile from where the blast took place”, Archbishop Suheil said. “In the aftermath of the explosion, he was able to assess the status of our two resident congregations there, as well as the damage to All Saints and to our complex at the Near Eastern School of Theology (NEST). “The good news is that no member of our congregations was killed or seriously hurt. On the other hand, many of our parishioners’ apartments suffered damage, as did our Anglican Centre at NEST.” More information
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Dr. Agnes Aboum tells WCC how Covid-19 must change mission
Dr. Agnes Aboum of the Anglican Church of Kenya laid out key challenges for the world’s churches as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, in her address as Chair of the World Council of Churches’ (WCC) Executive Committee. She set out the key issues that churches and their communities need to bring to the fore as they deal with the health crises, lockdowns, and economic impact of Covid-19. She outlined the criteria for mission responses to Covid-19 in an online address on 23 July, and told global ecumenical leaders that while Covid-19 has negatively affected churches’ ability to spread hope and care for the vulnerable in person, there are many more areas where the churches’ mission priorities need to shift to help mitigate the social and economic impact of Covid-19 on poor and vulnerable communities. The full text of Dr Aboum’s address is available here.
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