A WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DELAWARE | |
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Watch keynote speaker, Dr. Catherine Meeks, Friday, November 17, 7:30. View from convention webpage, here.
Learn more about Dr. Meeks on the convention webpage, here.
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Watch convention worship, bishop's address, and the business sessions, Saturday, November 18. Worship begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by the business sessions. View from convention webpage, here. | |
View convention agenda, budget information, and all convention materials here. | | |
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Flags for Heroes
Dedication Ceremony
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Bishop Brown speaks with event organizer, Todd Harra |
90-second video collage with Gus Mercante, vocal | |
Bishop Kevin S. Brown recently participated in a dedication ceremony in Wilmington. The event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Brandywine Hundred on Friday, November 10, paid tribute to veterans and first responders, acknowledging the extraordinary contributions of ordinary individuals. The ceremony included a prayer of dedication led by the bishop, a keynote address by Robert Coupe, and recognition of award recipients: Fisher House for Families of the Fallen and Friends of the New Castle County Mounted Police. | |
Originating with 25 flags several years ago, the ceremony has grown significantly. This year, over 500 flags were displayed, including one in honor of Bishop Kevin Brown, symbolizing the event's expansion and deepened community engagement.
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The Mitchell Awards Recipient
Sheila Bravo Ross
The Mitchell Awards, named for civil rights pioneers Littleton and Jane Mitchell, showcase those who are championing efforts to educate, inspire, and impact communities across the state in an effort to improve opportunities for all, regardless of their race, abilities, or background.
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One of this year's honorees included, Sheila Bravo. She is the president and CEO of the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA), and has spearheaded support for organizations statewide that push for greater DEI&J representation. Sheila is a member of St. Peter's in Lewes and the wife of the Rev. Jeffrey Ross.
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239th Annual Convention
of the Episcopal Church
in Delaware
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Friday and Saturday | November 17–18 | University of Delaware, Clayton Hall | Newark | |
To view all convention information and budget reports, click on the button below | |
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Fun Fact
Question: In what year at which convention did the then bishop ask: “Do our parishes and missions really send to our diocesan conventions persons who represent all the people of their congregations — in age, color, and sex — and are they representative of the economic cross-section of our people?”
Clue: The general answer being “No”, the next year’s convention was moved to take place on a weekend.
Answer: Here
Image: "Colorful Silhouette" by stephenccwu is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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Today in Christian History | | |
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On this date in 128, German theologian Albertus Magnus, teacher of Thomas Aquinas and defender of his theology, as well as a brilliant writer on Aristotelian thought, died at age 87. Declared a doctor of the church in 1931 by Pope Pius XI, Pope Pius XII proclaimed him the patron of natural scientists in 1941. More information
Image: "Woodcut illustration depicting a seated Albertus Magnus holding a book and lecturing to six students, including Saint Thomas Aquinas" by Provenance Online Project is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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On this date in 1397, Thomas Parentuchelli, who would later take the name Nicholas V and is considered the best of the Renaissance popes, was born. As pope he led a blameless personal life, loved the new studies in arts and sciences, restored many ruined churches, and founded the Vatican Library. More information
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"Pope Nicholas V, who reigned"
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