In this edition: Green the Church; Installation of the Rev. Ketlen Solak; Faith in the First Half of Life; Fun Fact; Check it Out!; Did You Know?; Upcoming events; News in the ECD community, Episcopal Church, and Anglican Communion
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Green The Church is Honored to Announce!
Calling all concerned clergy, vestries, church administrators, church members,
green advocates, and environmental supporters! All are welcome!
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Green The Church is honored to share that the Most Rev. Michael Curry will be presenting at our upcoming virtual four-day national Summit. The Episcopal Church’s Covenant for the Care of Creation includes the pillar of Life-Giving Conservation, which offers practical ways of reducing climate impact and living more humbly and gently on Earth as individuals, households, congregations, institutions, and dioceses. The theme of this year's Green The Church Virtual National Summit, Green Lessons From Black Wall Street, will focus on a call to action for the Black Church as we examine climate solutions that address the need for infrastructure, agriculture, energy, and equity that protect our health, build our wealth, and bring resources back into our communities. Come experience a powerful conference centered on learning, connecting, and networking around environmental and sustainability issues. This four-day summit will include worship services, breakout sessions, panel discussions, networking, and much more.
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A joyous occasion! An invitation to give!
The Rev. Dr. Ketlen A. Solak
will be ordained and consecrated
as the ninth Bishop of Pittsburgh
on November 13, 2021
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In July, the Rev. Dr. Ketlen A. Solak, rector of Brandywine Collaborative Ministries, was elected as bishop-elect of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. We, the sending diocese, will be purchasing new vestments for Ketlen to be presented to her at her ordination and consecration service. You are invited to participate in providing this gift honoring Ketlen on this joyous occasion.
If you would like to contribute, please send a check to the The Episcopal Church in Delaware, St. Albans Center, Attn. Finance, 913 Wilson, Road, Wilmington, DE 19803-4012. Please make your check payable to The Diocesan Council, Inc., indicating Ketlen Solak in the 'for' line.
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The Fall edition of Delaware Communion
featured an article by the Rev. Michael B. E. Kurth
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The quarterly magazine also included:
- Where Does God Live?
- Ministry to People in the Second Half of Life
- The Time is Now: A reflection the end of life
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Continuing the Celebration
Hispanic & Latinx
Heritage Month
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Fun Fact
Question: Which clergyman first began working with the deaf-mute population of Delaware?
Clue: He was the first deaf person to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church and, indeed, the first deaf person to be ordained in any denomination.
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Cathedral to replace Confederate stained glass with racial justice imagery |
The National Cathedral has announced it has chosen artist Kerry James Marshall, renowned for his wide-ranging works depicting African American life, to design new stained-glass windows with racial justice themes to replace a set with Confederate imagery that were removed in 2017. The windows will tell a new and more complete story of the nation's racial history. Poet Elizabeth Alexander will write a poem to be inscribed in stone tablets alongside the windows, overlaying older ones that venerated the lives of Confederate soldiers. The project is expected to be completed by 2023. More information
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Calling all young artists!
2021 Christmas Card Contest
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I invite all creative girls and boys up to 18 years old to create the Christmas card I will send this December. Whatever kind of visual art you enjoy — drawing, painting, sculpture, mosaic, collage, photography, pottery, you name it — that can be printed on a Christmas card, send it in. I’d love to see what the Holy Spirit sparks in you that can help spread Christmas joy and hope this year.
The scripture text inside the card will be Isaiah 9:6, where the prophet proclaimed, For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Once images of all of the artwork have been received, my wife, Caroline, and I will select one card from each age group (10 and under and 11-18) to be printed. I will publicly unveil the chosen cards (and all entries we receive) at the diocesan convention and in The Net just before Thanksgiving. Of course, the artwork will also be shared online at www.delaware.church.
I hope to get lots of entries from every parish in Delaware! — Bishop Brown
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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, and contact information with your submission.
- Text and background colors used in card will complement your design. Note: the sample image on the left 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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Cycle of Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware |
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This week (week of September 26), in our diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we hold up in prayer the Church of Sts. Andrew & Matthew, Wilmington. The Rev. David T. Andrews, Jr., rector; the Rev. Emily Gibson, associate priest; the Rev. Peter Huiner, associate priest; the Rev. Canon Lloyd S. Casson, rector emeritus; and Douglas E. Krantz, rabbi-in-residence. For the 2020-2021 diocesan Cycle of Prayer click here.
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Virtual Tour: City of David, Silwan, and Sheikh Jarrah, September 29, 11am – 12noon
Join Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) for an insider’s look at Jerusalem, leading you through the history and current politics of the Holy City. We’ll travel virtually through the City of David, Silwan, and Sheikh Jarrah. This tour will take you through the neighborhood of Silwan, starting with the relevant background and sharing the local narratives. This is an in-depth opportunity to view, learn, and discuss with your live guide. CMEP staff will be present to talk about current events and advocacy opportunities related to the Holy Land.
This tour is designed in cooperation with Ir Amim, an NGO working for an equitable and stable Jerusalem with an agreed political future. This tour includes viewing 360 pictures, videos, and maps with a live guide who can answer your questions. You are sure to leave with a better understanding of current situations in the Holy City. Click here to register.
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The Episcopal Church in Delaware supports Delaware Pride Festival
Legislative Mall, Dover, Saturday, October 2, 9am – 5pm
The Episcopal Church in Delaware (ECD) is a sponsor of the Delaware Pride Festival and will be hosting an information table at the festival. Clergy and lay leaders are invited to volunteer for one or two hours as greeters at the table. Clergy are encouraged to wear clericals, and lay leaders are welcome to wear their home parish/institution shirts, etc.
Also, if you would like to share your parish/institution materials at the table, please mail to Jon Rania, c/o Christ Church Dover, P.O. Box 1374, Dover, DE 19903 no later than Thursday, September 30, 2021. For more information or to sign up to staff the table, please contact Jon Rania at [email protected] or call 302-734-5731 (work) or 302-245-1881 (cell). The ECD is a sponsor of this event. Those assisting or attending the festival are welcome to park at Christ Church, 501 S. State Street, Dover in the off-street parking lot. The parish house will be open as a comfort station from 8am-6pm on the day of the festival.
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Blessing of the Animals, Grace Church, Wilmington, Sunday October 3, 12 noon
In addition, to the blessing of the animals worship service, Brandywine Collaborative Ministries will offer pet portraits, rescue animals available for adoption, raffles, face painting, and a variety of vendors. For more information visit:
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ECW Annual Meeting, registration deadline is October 8
Please don't wait until the last minute! Full details here
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Blowing Off Steam: Stress Relief in Pandemic times, Saturday, October 9, 9am-12noon,
Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Wilmington
From minor challenges to major crises, stress is a part of life, and while you can’t always control your circumstances, you can control how you respond to them. Christ Church’s Health & Wellness Ministry invites you to learn more on Saturday, October 9 from 9 AM to 12 PM in Parish Hall A. Join us for an activity-based learning experience as we identify individual stress and stressors, introduce various stress relief techniques, and develop a strategy for a balanced lifestyle while managing stress and anxiety in our time. Our presenters are Bill Luke, counselor and owner of Montchanin Counseling, and Sara Gillespie, certified trainer, yoga instructor, and principal co-owner of Empowered Yoga. They will share resources for a balanced lifestyle, the importance of sleep and nutrition, and activities for implementing stress-reducing techniques throughout your day. Please register for the session here
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2022 Creative Spirit Retreat: Envisioning Women’s Growth in Transitional Times
Hosted by Sheridan Q. Kingsberry, Caroline C. Brown, and the Rev. Margie Pumphrey
Registration Deadline October 10, 2021
Women of all ages are invited to get away for a time of reflection and renewal, for fellowship, inspiration, and insight as we navigate every stage of life. Using spiritual musings, creative art and the welcoming camaraderie of kindred souls, we will spend time together embracing and exploring the joys and sorrows of our lives. We will eat well, laugh a lot, set aside nagging obligations and learn new things - all in the comfort of the Episcopal Diocese’s Memorial House Retreat Center in Rehoboth Beach.
Retreat Date Options:
Retreat #1 (Weekend): Friday - Sunday January 21-23, 2022
Retreat #2 (Weekday): Tuesday - Thursday, January 25-27, 2022
The cost of the retreat is $350 per person based on double occupancy and includes lodging for two nights, six meals plus snacks and all retreat activities. Space is limited to 18 participants, so early registration is encouraged! For more information and registration forms, please email Caroline Brown at [email protected] by October 10, 2021.
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Fall Designer Bag Bingo! St. James Church, Newport, Sunday, October 17, 1pm, Doors open 12:15 pm
Come and Play! 20 games of Bingo and raffles, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, light lunch or snacks, and good times - join the fun! Pre-registration required.
More information and registration details here
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A reminder! This year's annual convention to be held November 20, will be online only, as last year. |
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News from the Episcopal Church and beyond |
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You may read the text of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s homily to the House of Bishops, which met virtually September 21-23, here.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, in his Sept. 21 sermon during the opening day of the fall House of Bishops meeting, recalled a recent conversation with a fellow bishop about planning for The Episcopal Church’s future. Such conversations typically look to the coming years, Curry said, “but in pandemic time, we can barely think a month ahead of time.” Read more here.
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Former US presidents, religious leaders launch organization to aid Afghan evacuees
Welcome.US launched Tuesday, September 14, to provide a single point of entry for Americans to donate to frontline organizations, host arriving families through Airbnb and find other ways to help Afghans as they rebuild their lives in the U.S. after fleeing the Taliban. Welcome.US lists a diverse group of religious leaders as part of its Welcome Council. Among them are Bishop Michael Curry, head of The Episcopal Church. More information
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Megan Rohrer Makes History as First Trans Bishop in a Mainstream U.S. Denomination
The Evangelical Lutheran Church has anointed its first transgender bishop, becoming the first major U.S. denomination to do so. Megan Rohrer was installed at a service held in San Francisco's Grace Cathedral. More information
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News from the Anglican Communion |
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This event is supported by the
Office of The Presiding Bishop
and Episcopal Evangelism
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You are invited to attend the online Anglicans Ablaze Global Conference, hosted by Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Wednesday, October 6 - Saturday, October 9
Speakers include: Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby and Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry
Register in advance for this webinar $5 ─ click on the below link:
The organizers have intentionally set the price as low as possible to give access to as many who would like to attend. For the conference information brochure click on the below link:
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