A WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DELAWARE |
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Upcoming:
'My Journey in the Episcopal Church as a Person in Recovery'
article in the Delaware Communion (part three of a four part series)
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12-Step Recovery Eucharist
Christ Church Christiana Hundred
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‘Let’s Celebrate’ Contest. The diocesan Invite Welcome Connect (IWC) team announces an exciting contest to celebrate and showcase the incredible work of our church's IWC ministry. They invite all churches to participate and share their creativity in a contest, highlighting how they welcome and connect with their church members and community.
The Let's Celebrate contest aims to capture the spirit of hospitality, warmth, and inclusivity that defines our church's IWC ministry. We believe that the doors of our church are not just a physical entryway but a symbol of the open hearts and open arms with which we welcome all who enter.
To participate in the contest, we kindly request that you submit a short video (15-30 seconds) or a picture of your church door that showcases the various ways you welcome and connect with your members and community. Whether it's a vibrant floral wreath hanging on your door, a welcoming sign, or a snapshot of a heartwarming interaction, we encourage you to share your unique perspectives on how your church makes everyone feel at home when they walk through your church’s doors.
Click on the button below for complete details and submission guidelines.
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Stewardship News
The diocesan Stewardship Resource Team has purchased a membership with ECF360 — the comprehensive financial arm of the Episcopal Church Foundation — that will allow every parish in the Episcopal Church in Delaware (ECD) to have access to new and exciting resources for stewardship, financial and otherwise, all year long.
Where to start:
Each parish in our diocese has access to the below vital programs that are led by professionals, for The Episcopal Church:
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ECF 360 Zoom webinar for an individual parish upon request
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Stewardship webpage on diocesan website.
For credentials, questions, or if you are interested in an individual parish Zoom webinar, contact Helen Spence at stewardship@delaware.church.
We pray that your financial giving and additional stewardship opportunities will bring your parish vitality, joy, and opportunities to show how your church is created for good works in Christ Jesus in the coming year.
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What do you see? Caption it!
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Write a caption for this image!
In next week's edition of The Net we will reveal your caption. Don't worry, we are happy to display your caption anonymously if you chose.
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"What happened to my Fun Fact?" |
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Fun Fact?!
Question: Is the Fun Fact being eliminated from The Net?
Answer: No, but we want to hear from you. Please send us a fun fact about your church, a parishioner in your congregation, or you. Maybe it will be the next Fun Fact featured in The Net!
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- Thursday, October 12
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
- Christ Church, Dover
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More information here
- Register here
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From inter-generational communication strategies to digital storytelling to content recycling, this workshop is designed for parish administrators, communicators, social media creators, rectors, lay leaders, and anyone interested in church communications. |
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Discover the pivotal role communications play in
strengthening our churches' presence in the community
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On This Date in Christian History |
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On this date in 1620, with 101 colonists and 48 crew members aboard, the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth, England. 35 of the colonists were members of a Puritan sect within the Church of England, known as separatists. At the time there were two types of puritans within the Church of England: separatists and non-separatists. Separatists felt that the Church of England was too corrupt to save and decided to separate from it. Some moved first to Leiden, Holland, before setting sail for America, establishing Plymouth Colony, and ultimately becoming known as the Pilgrims.
Image: "Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor," by William Halsall, 1882 at Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Public Domain
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On this date in 1833, a Presbyterian minister, the Rev. John J. Shipherd, and a missionary, Philo P. Stewart, founded Oberlin College. With a mutual disenchantment with what they saw as the lack of strong Christian principles among the settlers of the American West, they decided to establish a college and a colony based on their religious beliefs, “where they would train teachers and other Christian leaders for the boundless most desolate fields in the West.’’ The college, from its founding, was the first in the country to accept women students, and Black students in 1835.
Image:Title: Graduation of Oberlin College, 10/23/25 Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller National Photo Company Collection Public domain
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#churchbound #cowboylife
[SOUND ON]
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Prayer
in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
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Daily Psalm and Prayer, an offering from the diocese
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Prayer for Wisdom, from Daily Prayer for All Seasons
O Holy Wisdom, direct us on your path. Make
The Episcopal Church in Delaware posts daily psalms and prayers here.
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Submitting a church announcement or a job posting
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 or job posting announced.
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