In this edition: Racial justice courses offered; sermon by the Rev. Canon Martha G. Kirkpatrick; Feature article; Fun Fact; Check it Out!; Did You Know?; Upcoming events; News in the ECD community, Episcopal Church, and Anglican Communion
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Six-week Course with Sue Linderman:
Racism in America: the History We Didn't Learn in School
Tuesdays, February 8 – March 15
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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This six-week course will raise the knowledge and awareness of untold history in America. The course begins with enslaved Africans in the country that is now known as America in 1619 and goes through to voting rights and suppression in 2021. Week six of the course challenges participants to explore actions to change systemic racial injustice and ensure a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and just society. Course information here. Register here.
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Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission (RJRC)
introduces new courses, workshops, and conversations
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To embrace the holy work of advancing the mission of achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, the RJRC is offering several opportunities to shine a light on the darkness of racism both systemic and personal. |
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'The Year of the Lord's Favor' |
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A sermon by
the Rev. Canon
Martha G. Kirkpatrick
Canon to the Ordinary
delivered at the
Episcopal Church of
Saints Andrew and Matthew
on Sunday, January 23, 2022
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The Winter Edition of
Delaware Communion
featured an article by
the Rev. Canon Mark Harris
The Blessing of Having
Entertained Angels Unaware
You may read the article here
Articles also included:
- La Música Nos Conecta: The ministry of Sergio Iván Martinez and Alberto Martinez
- A Seat at the Table
- Grief Otherwise: When losses other than death weigh on our souls
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General Convention Volunteers Needed
July 5-14, 2022
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Volunteers recruited from the Diocese of Maryland and its neighboring dioceses, who welcome guests and support the logistical work of the General Convention, have an opportunity to learn about the structure and governance of The Episcopal Church.
In addition to experiencing the gathering of The Episcopal Church, volunteers who contribute their time have the chance to meet people from around The Episcopal Church and connect with others in other dioceses whom they would not have otherwise met.
There are two steps to become a General Convention Volunteer:
Step One — Complete this online form to share your contact information (name, congregation, email address, and phone number) with the Diocese of Maryland. If you do not have an email address, you may contact Caroline Bomgardner at 410-467-1399 ext. 1379 to indicate your desire to volunteer.
Step Two — Those who complete the online form will receive an email in February 2022 providing information about signing up to volunteer for specific days, times, and areas of interest. A link and log-in information to a scheduling application will be included. Once complete, you will receive a confirmation email from the system with your selections.
Please note that the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements passed a resolution on December 9, 2021, that ALL attendees of the 80th General Convention, including volunteers, must provide proof of vaccination and wear masks.
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Invite Welcome Connect
National Gathering
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Invite Welcome Connect Digital Gathering 2022
Wednesday, February 9, 2pm CT
How do we Welcome and Connect those who are on our congregation’s digital front porch, those whose initial contacts are online and invisible? How do we re-connect with parishioners in the aftermath of Covid, those members who are no longer as active as they were in their pre-pandemic faith communities? Next month’s Invite Welcome Connect Digital Gathering will focus on these two important topics, and we Invite you to join us as we share creative learnings and fresh initiatives that have emerged out of the pandemic. Our goal is for you to feel more hopeful and energized to share the good news of God’s love. More information
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Fun Fact
Question: In the early days of the diocese travel, especially in rural parishes, required a horse. Which rector could, not on his salary, afford a horse to enable him to visit parishioners in his area?
Clue: He was responsible for two churches in Sussex County.
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This week in Christian History |
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The Pentateuch was first printed as a book on January 25, 1482
in Bologna, Italy
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The Pentateuch includes the first five books of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The literary category reflects the traditional Jewish grouping of these books together as the Torah. The thematic design of the five books of the Pentateuch can be divided into two unequal parts: Genesis, and Exodus–Deuteronomy. Genesis traces the ancestral origins of Israel. Exodus through Deuteronomy recounts the Israelite salvation from Egypt, the wilderness journey, and the revelation of law at the divine mountain. These books are a mixture of narrative and law, with Moses emerging as the central character. More information
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This week marks the death of
two hymn writers,
one American, one English
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Sir Joseph Barnby (August 12, 1838 – January 28, 1896) was a noted choir leader and composer. He wrote many hymn tunes including “O Perfect Love,” “Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus,” “Stand up, Stand up, for Jesus,” “Jesus Lover of My Soul,” and “When Morning Gilds the Skies.” He had also led the first English performance of Dvorak’s Stabat Mater.
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Cycle of Prayer in the Episcopal Church in Delaware |
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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, continues at Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Wilmington,
Wednesday, January 26, 6:30pm.
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. The poem on Wednesday, January 26 is Jonah’s Prayer by Aviva Dautch. For more info and to register for the course, please click here:
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Harriet Tubman Lecture, Sunday, January 30, 10:30am, Ocean View Presbyterian Church/Zoom
Ocean View Presbyterian Church invites members of the ecumenical community to join them for a virtual lecture, by Sylvester “Syl” Woolford, a well-known researcher and presenter of African American history in Delaware. The lecture will trace Harriet’s Underground Railroad ventures from Dorchester County to Canada and culminate in her assisting her parents and other family members escape to Canada. It will also share little known information about Harriet including her connection to the state of Delaware. The story of Harriet Tubman cannot be told too often. Each one of her adventures attests to the heroism and courage that she showed during her entire live. More information and Zoom link here.
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The Rev. Christopher Chamberlin Moore, priest associate at the Brandywine Collaborative Ministries in Wilmington, and author of the recently published Soul Stages: Surviving and Thriving in the Second Half of Life, will be giving an address on the same topic at the Episcopal Church Club of Philadelphia, via Zoom, Tuesday, February 8, 11am.
Moore will describe the unique challenges and opportunities of the second half of life, and speak of the importance of seeing life transitions as as opportunities for spiritual and emotional growth. Soul Stages is available on line from the publisher as well as from Barnes & Noble, Amazon and Cokesbury. Join Zoom meeting here
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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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Answering Our Call: Five-week Lenten program beginning, Tuesday, March 8, 6-8pm, Brandywine Collaborative Ministries (BCM), Wilmington.
Each session will begin with a simple and hearty soup and salad supper at 6pm followed by the program and concluding promptly at 8pm. The series will explore the topic of spiritual journey from the viewpoint of Scripture and The Book of Common Prayer, drawing upon our own lived experience. More information
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News from the Episcopal Church and beyond |
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Seeking young Episcopalians with a heart for God and service, Extended deadline March 4
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Free At-Home Covid Tests
Benefits Policy has confirmed that the Medical Trust Active plans do cover the eight free at-home COVID tests per month. Members may acquire the test kits from a pharmacy, or over-the-counter. As some pharmacies may not have test kits available, it’s best for interested members to inquire first with their pharmacy of choice.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was the keynote speaker January 17, at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance organized by the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The Beloved Community Commemorative Service was livestreamed, and video of the event can be viewed on the King Center’s YouTube channel here.
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The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, the presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, and Jon Meacham, presidential biographer, author and co-chair of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy: Discuss the state of unity, democracy and religion in the U.S. since President Biden took office
One year ago at his inauguration, President Biden promised to unite a deeply divided nation, still reeling from the attack on the Capitol and struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. One year later, we explore issues of unity, democracy and religion. See video here
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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites people of all backgrounds and faiths to support the hope-filled, life-impacting work of two historically Black institutions of higher education through donations and dedicated offerings on the Feast of Absalom Jones, the first Black priest ordained by the church, observed February 13. More information
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News from the Anglican Communion |
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The Church of England’s new Daily Prayer app
It lays out a script for morning, evening, and night prayer from the daily office with an accompanying audio for morning and evening prayer. The Daily Prayer app makes accessible two of the great heritages of the Anglican tradition: the prayer book and choral music.
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