In this edition: A Time to Act, A Time to Pray: racial reconciliation and healing service; 2022 Epiphany series videos and World Mission Sunday; Fun Fact; Check it Out!; Did You Know?; Upcoming events; News in the ECD community, Episcopal Church, and Anglican Communion
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A racial reconciliation and healing service
Sunday, January 16, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Zoom webinar format
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The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, preacher
Dr. Lewis is Senior Minister at Middle Collegiate Church in New York City. In her activism, preaching, speaking, writing, and teaching, Dr. Lewis advocates for racial justice, gun control, economic equity, and LGBTQIA+ rights. She has written several books, including the most recent, Fierce Love.
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The Episcopal Church in Delaware,
the Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown, and Christian leaders across the state join together in extending an invitation to this ecumenical service of racial reconciliation and healing, scheduled on the eve of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, January 16.
For more event information and to view webinar, click here. |
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Introducing 2022 Epiphany Series videos and
World Mission Sunday celebration
Join The Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion partners for a lectio divina-style study on the Gospel reading. The study spans the eight Sundays of Epiphany, starting January 9 and concluding on World Mission Sunday, with a special recorded sermon in the final session.
The videos are designed to help individuals, small groups, congregations, and dioceses do the following:
- Reflect on the Gospel
- Remember and honor The Episcopal Church’s international relationships and partners
- Ponder our global interconnectedness and opportunities to see Christ in one another
- Celebrate the many ways the church participates in God’s mission around the world
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This Week in Diocesan History |
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Fun Fact
Question: Which diocesan church reopened on January 15, 1860, having held its services in the nearby Presbyterian Church during extensive renovations?
Clue: The same church recently completed another renovation.
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This Week in Christian History |
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That the first printed polyglot Bible was issued January 10, 1514? |
Maybe you’ve skimmed down the columns of one of those Bibles that has four or even eight translations side by side. It is interesting to compare their wording. Such Bibles are useful for study, especially if one column gives the original Greek or Hebrew. They are called polyglot Bibles and they help catch the meaning of the original words. “Polyglot” means “many languages.” The first polyglot Bible compiled was done in the third century by the renowned theologian Origen. The first polyglot Bible printed was the Complutesian Polyglot published in 16th century Spain. It is called Complutesian for Acala, the place where it was printed. The Roman name for Acala was Complutum. More information
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How the Salem witch trials influenced today's legal system |
On January l5, l697, Salem and the Massachusetts Bay Colony proclaimed a day of fasting and repentance before God for the tragic error and folly of the Salem witch trials. Among the reasons for the day of fasting given by the resolution were, "so all of God's people may offer up fervent supplications unto him, that all iniquity may be put away, which hath stirred God's holy jealousy against this land; that he would show us what we know not, and help us, wherein we have done amiss, to do so no more." The witch trials, a senseless, isolated and unbiblical miscarriage of justice, left an unfair stain on the reputation of all New England's Puritans. Read more here to learn how they influenced today’s legal system.
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Cycle of Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware |
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This week (week of January 9), in our diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we hold up in prayer Christ Church, Dover, the Rev. Charles S. Weiss, rector, and the Ven. Patricia Malcolm, Archdeacon. For the 2022 Cycle of Prayer, click here.
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Christ Church Dover is looking to hire two new staff members: an Organist/Choirmaster and a Communications and Marketing Minister.
For application information and overview of position, see below.
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Upcoming Events in Our Community |
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Faith and Poetry: People of the Bible, Six Week Course beginning January 12, 6:30pm, Church Christiana Hundred, Wilmington
The evening includes a supper of soup and bread, a welcome and introduction by Father David Beresford, a reading of the poem, followed by discussion. There will be six sessions in total: the final one will be on Wednesday, February 16. The theme of this Faith and Poetry course is People of the Bible. On January 12 the Bible person is Moses. The poem is Fire in the Earth by David Whyte. For more info and to register for the course, please click here.
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Encore Creativity for Older Adults comes to Trinity Parish
January 13, 2022
The nation's largest choral organization for adults over the age of 55, which is now in its 15th season, is establishing its first Delaware-based community chorus this coming January and Trinity will be the site for weekly rehearsals and concerts! Trinity’s Director of Music, David Simmons, the former Associate Artistic Director of Encore, will be the conductor for the Encore Chorale of Wilmington. Because of Wilmington’s unique location, Encore is hoping to draw singers from Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey, in addition to Delaware. More information
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Imago Dei/My Image of God: Art Contest from Christina Cultural Arts Center and Sts. Andrew and Matthew, Wilmington,
Deadline for submission 5pm, February 1.
The purpose of this competition is to stimulate artistic and original expression of spirituality in teens and young adults by addressing the contestant’s personal image of God. Entrants must be either 9-15 or 16-25 years old. Contestants can submit an artistic expression of visual art, spoken word, poetry, original instrumental, voice, or dance for a chance to win cash prizes. The art work submitted for this contest will be judged on its artistic merit and ability to communicate, not on a particular religious doctrine. Cash prizes. More information or email myimageofgod@gmail.com
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The Arts at Trinity presents Simple Gifts, Sunday, February 27, Trinity Church, Wilmington
Two women plus twelve musical instruments equals one rollicking afternoon of fun when the folk duo Simple Gifts takes the stage. Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning duo plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies, spicing the mix with the distinctive rhythms of Balkan dance music, the lush sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling, and original compositions written in a traditional style. More information
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News from the Episcopal Church and beyond |
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Following an Epiphany service at Church of the Epiphany in Washington, DC, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry shared words of reflection and exhortation to the church and nation in a videotaped message from the Lincoln Memorial. “The nightmare of last January 6th was not just an event — it was a revelation,” he said. “It was a revelation of deeply dangerous divisions in our nation. … That day, and our response to it, contain potential for both peril and promise.” Read transcript here
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Oneida Nation to host Native voices during Winter Talk, Livestreamed from Green Bay, Wisconsin, January 15-17
The Episcopal Church Office of Indigenous Ministries invites all Episcopalians to watch a livestream of Winter Talk 2022, an annual multiday conference that honors and highlights Indigenous and Native American traditions and contributions within the church. The event will be hosted for the first time by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. “This is the 200th anniversary that the Oneida, who were in New York state, have been in Wisconsin,” said the Rev. Brad Hauff, missioner for Indigenous Ministries. “So it is a significant time in their history as a community.” Themed “A Chain Linking Two Traditions,” Winter Talk 2022 will include special greetings and speakers, a session with the presiding bishop and president of the House of Deputies, a “Doctrine of Discovery” video, a discussion of Indigenous theological education with the Rev. Mary Crist, “A Native Way of Giving” presentation by Forrest Cuch and the Rev. Michael Carney, and the creation of an altar containing items significant to Native cultures and ministries. More information
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"With the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a true friend, colleague, and mentor—and a genuinely humble, great soul—has gone before us. He has passed through the gate of death into the arms of the God who gave him life. While on this earth, he sought to follow Jesus of Nazareth in God’s way of love and life. In so doing, he showed us how to live God's dream as children of the one God and creator of all. So, even in our sorrow that he is no longer walking among us, we can thank God that he did." Read more here
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News from the Anglican Communion |
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The Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year message for 2022, broadcast on the BBC from the Royal Botanic Gardens, London
"Here at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, there are signs of new life all around, even in deepest winter. Kew scientists know that all life on earth – including our own – depends on plants and fungi.
And yet one fifth of the world’s plant species are at risk of extinction because of multiple threats, including climate change. Meanwhile hundreds of millions of people are already suffering the impacts of our rapidly warming planet – extreme weather, droughts and famines, and conflicts intensified by competition over natural resources. I’ve been learning how the team here are researching ..." Read full message here
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The Archbishop of Canterbury Pays Tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu
"The death of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu (always known as Arch) is news that we receive with profound sadness – but also with profound gratitude as we reflect upon his life. My prayers and condolences are with his family and all who loved him, with the Anglican Church of the Province of Southern Africa, and all of the people of South Africa. Arch’s love ... " Read full message here
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The Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas message to churches in the Anglican Communion around the world.
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on the arrow to the left.
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