A WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DELAWARE

Bishop offers Epiphany Book Study

Beginning January 14

As we approach the Season of Light, Bishop Brown invites you to participate in a special online book study of We Survived the End of the World: Lessons from Native America on Apocalypse and Hope by Bishop Steven Charleston. The book uses apocalypse in the sense of ignorance and complacency coming to an end.

Bishop Brown’s study will take place weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., beginning January 14 and concluding on March 25. All are welcome to join as we listen for the Spirit’s guidance and reflect together on the lessons this book offers during the Epiphany Season.

Register in advance for this book study, here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the online gathering.

This book study is part of the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission’s diocesan-wide initiative encouraging parishes to engage with this timely book. Clergy leading studies of this book at other times are encouraged to share their details with DJ Kiessling at smyrnarector@gmail.com. This information will be published in The Net so others can join.

Clergy Transitions

Congratulations!

Christ Church, Dover, has called the Rev. John M. Tober to serve as their next rector. John will officially begin his ministry there on January 6.

The Rev. Jeanie Martinez-Jantz has been appointed as the new priest-in-charge at St. Barnabas, Wilmington. She began her ministry on December 15.

The Rev. Harry Hiltner has been appointed as the new priest-in-charge at Christ Church, Milford.

After many years of faithful service, the Rev. Patty Downing has announced her retirement from Trinity Parish. Her last service will be celebrated on March 2.

Bishop and Caroline Brown hosted a joyful gathering

for clergy and families

On Sunday, December 15, Bishop and Caroline Brown hosted clergy and their families for a festive holiday gathering at Memorial House in Rehoboth Beach. It was a wonderful time filled with conversation, fellowship, and good food, all set in a warm and welcoming holiday spirit.

We are grateful for the opportunity to come together and celebrate the season.

Celebrate the season of anticipation and hope as we come together to hear the timeless story of Advent through scripture and song. This cherished tradition is a perfect opportunity to pause and prepare for the joy of Christmas.

Join Bishop Brown and the Choir School of Delaware for Advent Lessons & Carols on December 22, 4pm, Christ Church in Dover.

Third Sunday of Advent

The Collect:

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

A Christmas Offering ...

Jesse's Gift: A true story that took place on December 23, 1996.

"It had been a busy morning. The Christmas Eve service at Saint Peter the Apostle Church was only 36 hours away, and my secretary, Mindy, and I were still putting the final touches on the service bulletin. That’s when I first noticed him."

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