Fall Mission Summit (A Festival of Ideas!)
The Summit is scheduled for October 7th, 2023 from 10am-2pm at Christ Church, Stevensville. In addition to our Ministry Fair offerings highlighting some of the best initiatives happening around the Diocese, we will also feature live music, a kid's zone, and fun food vendors. (We are so excited about all the churches and organizations registered to share their ideas!) So bring all your friends and join us! Check out our Mission Summit 2023 webpage for more info as it's available. www.dioceseofeaston.org/missionsummit2023
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Volunteer for the Fall Mission Summit!
We would love to have you on our team of volunteers helping to make this year's Fall Mission Summit Ministry Fair a rousing success! Please visit this link to add your name to the list. (Service learning available for student volunteers).
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Termination of Bishop San's Sabbatical
Considering recent developments in the Office of the Bishop and recognizing its crucial and strategic role in the preparation for Diocesan Convention 2024, the bishop has terminated his sabbatical effective August 31, 2023. He anticipates continuing it sometime in 2024. The bishop has informed Bishop Bob Ihloff, Visiting Bishop, of his decision and thanked Bishop Bob for his kindness and availability.
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The Office of the Bishop wishes to inform the diocesan family of the following developments and invite the prayers and support of the community of faith:
Lynn Anstatt, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop, was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer. She has begun a regimen of treatment at Johns Hopkins and the team is optimistic. She will continue to function in her position with some understandable flexibility in her work schedule as her treatment continues. The prayers and support of everyone is encouraged for Lynn and her family members. Read more.
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The Reverend Patricia Kuhns The office is encouraged to inform the diocese that Reverend Pat is gradually improving and her prognosis is good. The latest report from her medical team was extremely encouraging. We give thanks to God for Pat’s healing and for the support and care offered by her parishioners at All Faith Chapel, Tunis Mills. Please continue with your prayers.
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Health Update: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
The Most Reverend Michael B Curry, Presiding Bishop, is presently resting comfortably in preparation for his impending surgery to correct the reoccurrence of internal bleeding. The surgery originally scheduled for Sept. 8 has been postponed until Sept. 20. Please hold Bishop Curry in your prayers for a successful surgery, his spouse Sharon and medical team.
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St. Paul's By-The-Sea, Ocean City - Celebration of New Ministry for Reverend Jill Williams. Pastor Jill will be installed as the new Priest-in-Charge. The celebration will be held Saturday, September 9th at 1:00pm. Installation will be by Bishop Santosh Marray, and The Very Reverend David Michaud will be preaching. Clergy - please wear White Stoles. There will be a reception immediately following. All are welcome.
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Ordination of Elizabeth Nichole Phillips to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood in Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Saturday, October 21st at 11:00 in the morning at St. Philip's, Quantico, MD. All are welcome.
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Ordination and Consecration of
Bishop-Elect Carrie K. Schofield-Broadbent
The Ordination and Consecration of the Reverend Carrie K. Schofield-Broadbent as Bishop Coadjutor, Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2023. Read more here.
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St.Paul's, Berlin - The Rev Susannah Southern was ordained to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood in Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on Saturday, June 24th. Congratulations Rev. Suz!
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St. Augustine Parish, Chesapeake City - Celebration of New Ministry was held on June 25th for The Rev. Dr. Darcy Williams as Priest-in-Charge. Congratulations Rev. Darcy!
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Retirement Announcement of The Rev. Bill Ortt effective December 1, 2023. Father Bill's last weekend of services will be November 4th and 5th. The diocese appreciates his time as Rector of Christ Church, Easton and to the wider diocese for the past 24 years and we want to congratulate him on his many accomplishments in his 37 years as an ordained priest. Warm wishes and prayers to Bill & Susan as they set out on their next adventure!!
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Project Resource, Fall 2023 (Presented by The College for Bishops)
Project Resource equips stewardship teams with strategic training and flexible resources to design and execute annual stewardship campaigns which can be replicated and adapted in future years. Project Resource is dedicated to fostering cultural and systemic advancements around stewardship as a ministry in the Episcopal Church. 5 Consecutive Sundays: September 10 through October 8, Online via Zoom 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Learn more here.
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Easton Episcopal Funds - Peaks and Valleys: Update from EEF Vice Chair, Chris Maxwell here.
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The Peru Mission Team
View the Team's Follow-Up Video! Also for the September issue of Tidewater Times Magazine, Michael Valliant from Christ Church, Easton takes a look inside the recent Peru Mission, why churches go on international mission trips, and what members of the mission team bring home with them. Read the Article.
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Bishop's Disaster Relief Appeal - Hawaii - UPDATE
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all who have donated to the Bishop’s Appeal for the Maui fire victims. In addition to funds sent directly to Episcopal Relief and Development (ER&D), the Diocese received over $18,000 to be forwarded to ER&D in support of those devastated by this disaster.
Bishop Marray has been in touch with Bishop Fitzpatrick of the Diocese of Hawai'i who also suggests donating to Holy Innocents’ Church. Bishop Fitzpatrick shared that the church, preschool and vicarage have all been destroyed. Many parishioners and preschool teachers lost their homes, and one parishioner was killed in the fire. More information and updates (including links to donate online) can be found here. Any donations made through the Diocese moving forward will be sent to Holy Innocents' Church through the Diocese of Hawai'i. If you prefer to mail or deliver your contribution (made out to the Diocese of Easton), to Bray House at 314 North Street, Easton, MD 21601, please include in the memo line Bishop’s Disaster Relief and we will forward to the Diocese of Hawai'i for Holy Innocents' Church.
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Sabbatical Time Well Spent: The Bishop invested some of his recent Sabbatical time with the Diocese of Eastern Caribbean and Aruba as you may recall from our June email. The Bishop of the Diocese, Bishop Fleming, sent a letter of gratitude to Bishop San in thanksgiving for his time and effort in working with their leadership which can be seen here.
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October is Diocesan Heritage Month!
Since 2015 the Diocese has been celebrating ‘Diocesan Heritage Month’ during October. Parishes are encouraged to designate a Sunday in October to be Diocesan Heritage Sunday to celebrate and give thanks for the many blessings received over the years; to highlight and discuss what it means to be part of a diocesan family; and to reflect on ways we may, as a diocesan family, draw closer and live even more deliberately and intentionally into the mission and vision of God for the Church on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
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156th Diocesan Convention Date & Format Change
Imaginative Leadership & Congregational Vitality in Re-emergence and Resurrection: A Mission and Ministry Imperative for the 21st Century Church.
The 156th Annual Diocesan Convention will be a hybrid format. We will convene via Zoom on the evening of Thursday, March 7th for opening business sessions, voting and presentations. We will gather together in-person, with those who can join us, for a Friday evening, March 8th Eucharist at Emmanuel Church, Chestertown followed by a reception. On Saturday, March 9th, our in-person portion of convention will convene at Washington College, Chestertown. Read more.
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Thank you for your continued support
of the mission and ministries of our Diocese.
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DIAKONOS
Greek, noun: servant, minister, a deacon, one who, by virtue of the office assigned to them by the church, cares for the poor and has charge of and distributes the money collected for their use.
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This month's Diaconal ministry spotlight provided by our Archdeacon, The Ven. Laura Harbaugh, is entitled "Deacons in the Liturgy (Part 2)".“Deacons act as emissaries and deputies of the bishop, and this relationship is reflected in their liturgical role. From Ignatius of Antioch at the beginning of the second century, deacons have stood in a special place alongside the bishop, representing closeness and solidarity in ministry. At their ordination, the bishop tells the ordinands: ‘God now calls you to a special ministry of servanthood [diakonia] directly under your bishop’ (BCP 435).” The Rev. Ormonde Plater, Deacon, Deacons in the Liturgy Click here for full article.
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Bishop's Institute Trainings & Safe Church Overview: We are excited to announce upcoming Fall Offerings: Safe Church Overview Sessions; Training Classes for Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor and Worship Leader. Join the network of those serving across the Diocese! Learn about these Ministries here.
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Teach children to find a trusted adult if someone asks them to break a safety rule!
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Camp Wright Update:
A letter from Blair Johnson, Associate Camp Director... Camp Wright Summer 2023 is in the books. Starting as strangers staff week and ending as a team Senior High Session the arch of camp is full of challenges and growth. This Summer, we got to create a community that is grounded in love and respect that will never exist exactly in this way again. It's part of what makes camp beautiful. Read full letter here.
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Latino & Hispanic Ministry: Is your parish hosting Latino & Hispanic Ministry events? If so, please remember to send information to Mark Hansen our Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries for the Diocese of Easton.
Latino Leadership training to be led by Padre Thom Sinnott and Pastor Mark Hansen on November 11th, 10 am to 3:00 pm; the venue is slated to be the new English Learning Center at St. Clement’s. For more information, contact Mark Hansen.
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Retreat House Happenings: To receive the Retreat House newsletter and other email offerings, sign up here. View their calendar for programs and special events. For more information, call (410) 364-7069 or contact Francie Thayer.
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St. Paul's, Trappe - Fall Spaghetti Dinner. Saturday, September 9th 5:30 - 7:30pm Located in their beautiful parish hall behind the church at 3936 Main Street, Trappe. Adults: $10, Kids: $5, under 6 years old: Free.
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Christ Church, Cambridge Spaghetti Dinner, Friday, September 15th 5:00 - 7:00 pm in Whatley Parish Hall, 607 Church Street, Cambridge. $10 per meal. Carry-outs available.
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St. Peter's, Salisbury Offers Wicomico Goes Purple Program As part of its service to Wicomico Goes Purple (WGP), St. Peter’s Episcopal Church offers a meditative program of “Hope and Remembrance for Those Struggling With Addiction,” on September 15, starting at 6:30 p.m. and lasting approximately half an hour. It will include music, readings and the opportunity to light a candle in support, honor or memory of a loved one struggling with the disease. Read more here.
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Holy Trinity Oxford - Enjoy inspiring concerts presented by Ashley Watkins, Flute and Veronica Tomanek, Piano. Deep Roots, A Musical Journey from Spirituals to Jazz Sunday, September 24th 4 p.m. (learn more here) AND The American Spiritual Ensemble Thursday, October 26th 7 p.m full of Spirituals and Broadway songs (learn more here). For more info call 410-226-5134. Holy Trinity is located at 502 S. Morris St., Oxford MD.
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Christ Church, Easton - Celebrate Recovery is meeting every Monday at 7:00pm. Childcare is available. For more information about the Celebrate Recovery meeting, or to volunteer to help, please contact Tommy Conneely.
We will be studying Matthew's Gospel this fall using Justo Gonzales's book, "Three Months with Matthew". If you are interested in being a part of a Matthew Bible study, please e-mail Michael Valliant. Small groups will begin the first week of September. And keep an eye out for other Bible and book studies starting this fall.
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Trinity Cathedral, Easton - Easton English School at Trinity is in need of volunteer conversation partners to meet with participants in the ESL program. Learn more here.
Save the date! The second annual “Easton Fall Craft Fair at Trinity Cathedral” will take place on Saturday, October 7th, from 10 am until 3 pm. Raindate is the following Saturday, October 14th.
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St. Alban's, Salisbury Fall Auction is back!! Save the date - November 4th, 2023.
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St. Mary's, Pocomoke Welcomed the Fuller Center for Housing Cyclists
on June 12 – 13. The Fuller Center’s mission is to provide adequate housing for all, and they sponsor bike rides around the world in concert with their partner centers to bring awareness to the need for all persons to have a safe place to live. Read article here.
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Large turnout for Green Hill Sunday! It was one of the largest attendances in many years, and consisted of members from St. Peter’s, St. Alban’s, St. Philip’s Quantico and St. Mary’s Tyaskin as well as visitors and guests from near and far. Read more here.
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ENEWS Events & Article Submission Deadlines
If you have something to submit for our upcoming Enews please send them to Beth Devenny before these dates:
October Enews - Deadline September 25th
November Enews - Deadline October 23rd
December Enews - Deadline November 27th
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Pastoral Concerns
We continue to pray for a full and speedy recovery for Presiding Bishop Michael Curry - and for Curry’s medical team.
We pray for continued healing and comfort for the following people and their families: for Lynn Anstatt. Geovanni Ayon, Carolyn Lee Crouse. Janice Flood, John Friel. Doug Girardeau. Jamie Goodman. Babs Glancey. The Rev. Jim Kamihachi & Weasie Kamihachi. The Rev. Ron Knapp. The Rev. Pat Kuhns. The Rev. Jack Mason. Tom Mendenhall. The Rev. Peggy Samuels. Goldey Vansant.
We pray for the people of Maui, their families and all those lost in the wake of the wildfires. We pray for the first responders and relief workers for strength in their courageous work. We pray you bring them all hope and peace with whatever lies ahead.
Compassionate God, we lift up to You the victims of the Hawaiian wildfires. We pray for the dead and dying, and for those who are desperately trying to reconnect with their families. We pray for all the people of Maui, for Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, and for those whose names are known to You alone. Draw near, Lord God, in this time of sorrow and anguish; comfort those who mourn, strengthen those who are weary, encourage those in despair, and lead every one of Your beloved children to fullness of life and eternity in Your loving embrace; through the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen (Based on a prayer from ERD)
Pray for cessation of the war in Ukraine, Middle East and in other parts of the world. For the citizens of Ukraine, refugees and displaced children, the elderly, parents, sick and the nations that are providing a safe and secure shelter for migrant citizens.
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Diocesan Prayer Calendar
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 10th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at I.U. Worton, and for the faithful service of the lay leadership.
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 17th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at Shrewsbury, Kennedyville, and for their Rector, the Very Rev. Henry Sabetti, and his spouse, Lisa.
We pray for the people of La Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia de Jesus, Kennedyville, and their Pastor-in-Charge, Tom Sinnott our Lay Pastor of Hispanic/Latino Ministry, Mary Hansen.
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 24th
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at St. Mark’s, Perryville, and their Rector, the Rev. Susan Oldfather, and their Deacon, the Rev. Jim Kamihachi, and his spouse Louise.
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 1st
We give thanks for the witness of God’s people at St. Paul’s, Vienna and St. Mary’s Tyaskin, and for their Rector, the Rev. Dennis Morgan, and his wife, Jane.
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The 81st General Convention will take place June 23 - 28, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Check the 81st General Convention website for new information as it becomes available.
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Episcopal Evangelism grants available for local, regional projects
Episcopal institutions are invited to apply for evangelism grants to support local and regional efforts to grow Episcopal ministries, resources, and gatherings. The application deadline is Oct. 13. Learn more here.
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Episcopal Service Corps If you're a young adult, we invite you to consider an ESC Year, a time apart to discover new communities, make new friends, and consider how you can use your unique gifts and experiences to create real, meaningful transformation in yourself and the community around you. Learn more here.
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Have you checked out The Way of Love podcasts with Bishop Michael Curry? This podcast offers ways to engage with the Way of Love, The Episcopal Church’s intentional commitment to practicing faith by following Jesus. Check them out!
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Episcopal News Service - Subscribe to receive the ENS newsletter.
Application deadlines are Dec. 1 for Anglican Communion partners and Jan. 19 for dioceses of The Episcopal Church.
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