Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. A prayer for our nation from the Book of Common Prayer
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Two powerful and inspirational videos acknowledging and
helping us through this challenging time
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Holding onto Hope
Presiding Bishop's sermon
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On November 1, the Feast of All Saints, with the most turbulent U.S. election in recent memory two days away and the COVID-19 pandemic causing widespread suffering and death, thousands of people tuned in to Washington National Cathedral’s virtual interfaith prayer service, which brought together an array of Americans of diverse faiths, races, and backgrounds — from internationally known leaders to middle school students — to heal and pray for the country. You may see the whole "Holding onto Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness" service here including prayers from leaders like the Rev. James Martin and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, or the sermon itself here. |
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A Book of Numbers
by the Rev. Canon Mark Harris
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On November 1, All Saints Day, Harris published his Book of Numbers to mark the number of people who have died in the USA from Covid-19. The number 1 represents each person, with 500 on a page. He wrote, "It has been a deeply spiritual thing to be working with this mound of numbers, recognizing them as each representing a person. Binding them all together, holding the book as a witness to their lives and deaths, and as a testament to these strange days, was sacramental, the book being an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace. That grace, it seems to me, is the grace of “1”, each person unique but all drawn together in this catastrophe." See video here. |
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236th Annual Convention Update
Pre-convention Budget Presentation
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In advance of the upcoming 236th annual convention, a Zoom presentation of the budget will be offered for all delegates and other interested parties, including time for input and questions. This pre-convention presentation will save time for other items on the convention agenda. There are two opportunities to participate in this presentation:
- Thursday, November 5, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
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Repeated on Saturday, November 7, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- You may join either of these presentations via Zoom here
CONVENTION INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE
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Question: Which church has been known by four different names over its history, although it has always gathered at the same location.
Clue: An inscription on its bell states the parish was organized in 1698. If so, it was organized while there were no Anglican clergy in the area.
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Cathedral of St. John the Divine and the New York Philharmonic |
Unable to celebrate Halloween this year with its popular Halloween Extravaganza, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, partnered with the New York Philharmonic to offer a program of classically spooky compositions by Saint-Saëns, Musorgsky, J.S. Bach, and more as a Halloween treat for you. The concert is available for viewing through November 14, here. |
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Successful Undee Sunday at the Church of Sts. Andrew & Matthew, Wilmington |
Despite the pandemic, SsAMs was able to exceed last year’s contribution to Friendship House Clothing Bank. Forman Mills generously donated 100 sets of thermal underwear for children, women, and men. With additional cash contributions for an additional 42 sets of thermals and 120 pairs of socks, each resident of Andrews Place received a set of thermals and socks. |
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On Saturday, October 31, our diocese featured in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer. Bishop Brown received personal messages from the Lambeth Palace community, and the members of online morning prayers initiated by St Margaret's Anglican Church in Tokyo, Japan. You may read these messages here.
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News from the Episcopal Church in Delaware and community |
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The Board of Trustees of St. Andrew's School, Middletown, is honored to announce the appointment of a new head of school
Joy McGrath '92 will be the fifth head of school and will be the first woman and first St. Andrew's alumnus to serve in the role. Her appointment will commence in July 2021. More information
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Livestreamed Requiem Eucharist for Bishop William A. Jones, Jr., Saturday, November 7, 7pm
The former bishop of the diocese of Missouri, Jones was welcomed by Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Wilmington, the church home of two of his children, when he and his wife moved to the area in 2000. He was known and beloved by many and his Requiem Eucharist will be livestreamed so that friends and family can join in spirit. For the service bulletin, click here. For livestream link click here.
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Time for some holiday shopping in a good cause!
In the September issue of Delaware Communion, we told you about the bazaar ladies of St. James Mill Creek, Wilmington who, undaunted by the pandemic, decided to maintain the 60+ year history of their annual bazaar by selling online this year. To support their efforts and shop their holiday bazaar, click here.
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LAST CHANCE! Support the National Cathedral with Sees Chocolates!
The Delaware Chapter of the National Cathedral Association has launched its annual Sees Chocolates fundraiser. All profits go to the National Cathedral. Please place your orders by November 6 to ensure delivery by Thanksgiving, by contacting Sue Lunger at 302.654.1583 or [email protected]. See the variety of chocolates available here.
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News from the Episcopal Church |
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A chance backstage meeting between Episcopalian Chris Farrell and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at a U2 concert led Farrell to later invite Bishop Curry to take part in the President Jimmy Carter documentary Farrell was producing. More information here.
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Episcopal Church joined with ecumenical partners in prayers for the Armenian Church of America
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United Thank Offering: $450,000 awarded for first cycle of Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion mission and ministry grants. Deadline for second round of grants: February 26, 2021
At its October 2020 meeting, the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church approved United Thank Offering (UTO) grants to support 21 Episcopal Churth and five Anglican Communion missions and ministries. These grants are awarded for projects in the Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion, each year with a different focus. For 2021, the focus is Recovering with Love and Gratitude: An Episcopal Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Local Contexts. More information
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General Convention Task Force invites Episcopalians to participate in survey “Social Justice and the Episcopal Church: A Call for Stories”, Responses requested by: November 5, 2020
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Episcopal Church Executive Council: opening remarks from the Presiding Bishop and from the President of the House of Deputies at the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church
On the 50th anniversary of women in the House of Deputies, here are the October 9 opening remarks of President of the House of Deputies, Gay Clark Jennings, in English and in Spanish. You may also read the opening remarks of Bishop Curry in English and in Spanish.
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Executive Council passes 2021 budget, including $1 million in relief for struggling dioceses:
COVID-19 pandemic dominates governing body’s 4-day discussion
It was inevitable, heading into the October meeting of Executive Council, that the coronavirus pandemic would color much of the work of the church’s governing body. Cases of COVID-19 are still on the rise in the United States and worldwide, and some dioceses and their congregations are struggling with decreased revenue as the virus and precautions to slow it upend parish life. Read full ENS article here.
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News from the Anglican Communion |
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The archbishop of Canterbury has announced revised dates for the 15th Lambeth Conference.
Hosted in Canterbury, Kent, the face-to-face conference will be planned for July 27 – August 8, 2022 (with the official conference ending on August 7 and departures on August 8). The conference has been rescheduled from the original 2020 dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference organizers will continue to monitor the implications of COVID-19 and follow official health guidance in the months ahead. More information
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