The Dean of St. George's College Jerusalem

visits the Episcopal Church in Delaware

Last week, the Very Rev. Richard Sewell, dean of Saint George’s College, Jerusalem, and his wife, JulieAnn Sewell, stopped over in Wilmington during their trip to Canada and the United States to speak about the college, an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. The trip was arranged by the Rev. Jim Bimbi who is a member of the governing foundation of the college.

On Friday evening, October 27, the Sewells attended an open reception hosted by the people of Christ Church Christiana Hundred and the Rev. Ruth Beresford, rector. Richard spoke about the pilgrimages offered by the college and then shared his personal reflections on the present war in Israel and Palestine. His deep concerns for all the people of the Holy Land were evident in his remarks, and his passionate hope for the future.

Bishop Kevin Brown spoke at the end of the reception recalling the deep spiritual meaning of the pilgrimage trip he took through Saint George’s College, and thanked Richard and JulieAnn for their devotion to the well-being of all the people caught up in the current violence. Then, as those in attendance surrounded and laid their hands on Richard and JulieAnn, the bishop offered a prayer for the Sewells safe return to Jerusalem and for peace and justice to reign in the land. The Sewells arrived safely in Jerusalem today, Wednesday, November 1.

Richard Sewell visits with an

attendee during the reception

JulieAnn Sewell speaks to the

 Episcopal Church in Delaware

Event hosted and arranged by The Rev. Ruth Beresford and The Rev. Jim Bimbi

The Church of Sts. Andrew & Matthew in Wilmington (SsAM)

regains momentum with Youth & Young Families (YYF)

Emphasizing the importance of children feeling loved and valued in the life of the church, the Rev. Patrick Burke said that young people at SsAM are invited to participate in worship services by coming up to the altar, and an acolyte training program is planned. Burke is encouraging the lay leaders of Children’s Chapel and Youth and Young Families to create consistent programming aimed at engaging young people in the life of the church and its ministries. The approach is to connect individual youth and their passions with what is going on in the parish and the larger community. For example, young people participate in the monthly peace and justice walks, and youth have been interviewing their elders to capture their stories. More social activities including a camping trip and artistic programs are being planned. Burke explained that the overall goal is to show young people how to live out their faith in the public sphere. Pictures below are from a recent movie night!

Retirement Reception

for the Rev. Canon

Martha Kirkpatrick



All are welcome!

Thursday, November 30

St. Thomas's Parish

276 S. College Ave.

Newark Delaware 19711

5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner Reception

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239th Annual Convention

of the Episcopal Church

in Delaware

Call to Love

by the Rev. David Beresford

The Rev. David Beresfrod has published a new book. Call to Love explores the ways in which we are called to live in loving and fruitful relationship with God and one another. Taking examples from the Bible and contemporary life, Call to Love is for those who are listening for God’s call and wondering how to respond. For the spiritual traveler, or even the hesitant convert, the book offers gentle but clear direction on faith, prayer, and the discernment of God’s will. 

Books can be purchased here or at a book signing at The Rectory, Christ Church Christiana Hundred, 507 E Buck Road, Wilmington DE 19807, on Sunday November 19, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP davidberesford@gmail.com

In Memoriam

The Rt. Rev. David B. Joslin, 87, died Wednesday, October 25

From 1967 until 1974 he was rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Brandywine Hundred, Wilmington, Delaware. He went on to become become Bishop Assisting in the Diocese of New Jersey, and later Bishop Assisting overseeing the Diocese of Long Island.

Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Fun Fact

Question: Which diocesan bishop at which annual convention said in his address: "The education of youth has become so completely secularized that the teachings and implications of the Bible, as well as the definite principles of life enunciated by Christ Jesus, have almost no place in the instructions of today."

Clue: On the same day as the bishop's address, John Scalise, American gangster, was murdered by Al Capone.

Answer: Here

Image: "Fotografías policiales de Al Capone (Miami, 1930)" by Recuerdos de Pandora is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Today is All Saints Day

Issue: November 1, 2023