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September Issue of Our Newspaper: Click here to see the latest issue of the Delaware Communion.
Now Auditioning: The Cathedral Choir School of Delaware, for ages 7 - 17. This program provides professional choral training, piano lessons, music theory, academic mentoring and opportunities for travel. No previous musical experience required, only the ability to match pitch. Full scholarships available. To schedule an audition for the 2010/11 season, please contact Dr. Darryl Roland at 302.654.6279, ext. 3.
A Service of Remembrance for the Role of the Episcopal Church in the Institution of Slavery: This service, at the Cathedral Church of Saint John on Saturday, October 30, 11:00 a.m., has a new page on this website. Click here to learn more about this service of repentance.
Click here to register online for Parish Life Day 2010. Learn about living simply and, at the same time, enjoy a day with others from around the state, a day with your friends if you encourage them to join you, and a day with your children, if any. (Children 4-12 years old attend for free and will have a full day of activities.) Click here to read more about Parish Life Day and the many morning and afternoon workshops we offer.
Delaware Hospice offers 6-week grief support groups for those dealing with loss. For details, call Karen Moore at 302 478-5707. 8/27/2010
Driver Wanted: The Cathedral Choir School of Delaware is seeking a driver. Read more...
Apply Now for Scholarships from The Episcopal Church. Deadline is October 15 for more than 60 scholarships. Click here for details.
Diocesan Chapter of Episcopal Church Women (ECW) is asking you to donate toiletries for The Stockley Center, the State of Delaware's only residential facility for adults with developmental disabilities. Click here to learn more about the Diocesan ECW and how you can donate to their toiletries campaign.
$2,163,740.93 awarded by United Thank Offering. Click here to see a list of the 69 UTO grant recipients. 8/17/2010
Free HUD-approved counseling for those facing foreclosure. Over 1,500,000 foreclosures have been filed in the U.S. so far this year. Know someone who needs advice? Click here to learn more about the financial counseling supported by the Diocese of Delaware. 8/11/2010
The Blood Bank of Delmarva is challenging Episcopalians to participate in its summer blood drive, and to bring a friend. Click here to learn more about donating blood. 8/12/2010
What did Episcopalians do last year to relieve the troubles of the world and to help people trying to improve their lives? Click here to see the 2009 Annual Summary of Episcopal Relief and Development.
Diocesan Convention will be earlier next year. February 25-26, 2011 are the dates set for the 226th Annual Convention, to be held in Dover. Click here for details of the Annual Convention, including a preliminary planning calendar. 8/11/2010
Bishop Wright says, "For over 20 years, the Seaman’s Center of Wilmington has effectively served the needs of..." Click here to read more. 8/11/2010
The Rev. Tammy Wooliver has accepted the call to serve as Interim Rector of Christ Church, Delaware City. Tammy also serves as a chaplain and CPE Supervisor at Christiana Care Health System. Tammy came to Delaware from Maryland in 2007. 8/11/2010
How does the new healthcare reform law affect the Episcopal Church Medical Trust? Will the new law affect current Medical Trust benefits? When does the new law take effect? Click here to see answers to twelve frequently asked questions about the new healthcare reform law and the Medical Trust. 7/29/2010
The Roanridge Trust Fund of the Episcopal Church seeks to support new and creative endeavors in rural church settings. The application cycle is now open until September 1. Grants normally range between $2,000-$20,000. Click here for details and an application form. 7/29/2010
Brandywine Village Summer Camp. Click here to see 75 photos of this 5-week-long camp for children in downtown Wilmington. 7/27/2010
Bishop Wright recommends Holy Women, Holy Men: Celebrating the Saints. "It is a remarkable work and a significant addition to the life of our church. Read more..." 7/21/2010
Most universities do NOT provide campus ministry groups with the names of incoming or returning students ... even when students have self-identified as members of a particular faith group. If students from your parish are going to college, ask them to contact the Episcopal chaplain on campus. 7/21/2010
Earl Beshears has accepted a call to be associate rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Venice, Florida. Earl and Jean came to Delaware eight years ago from the Diocese of Easton. They have shared a vital and effective ministry at St. Paul’s, in the Georgetown community, and in our diocese. They plan to leave at the end of August. While we will miss their presence here, we wish them Godspeed as they prepare for this new ministry. 7/14/2010
The Rev. George Karney has been named Priest-in-Charge of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Fr. Karney has been ordained a priest over 50 years. He has served congregations in Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, most recently as an interim priest at several congregations in both Delaware and Pennsylvania. Fr. Karney will begin his appointment with Good Shepherd August 1, 2010. George was an original member of the New Church Commission that planned for Good Shepherd. 7/13/2010
Web-Empower Your Church: local Presbyterian Pastor Tom Davis has written a favorable review of this book that describes how churches can use the Internet.
After serving his time in prison, "Mapp" turns his troubled life around, in part because of the persistent help of The Way Home Program. 6/30/2010
People In Migration: These videos show the challenges refugees face and the optimistic work of Episcopal Migration Ministries. 6/21/2010
Collect Toiletries for The Stockley Center. In 2010, the Diocesan ECW is asking you and your church to collect toiletries for The Stockley Center, the State of Delaware's only residential facility for adults with developmental disabilities. Click here to learn how you can easily help this Delaware outreach effort.
Bishop's Mission Fund: Click here to make a donation. 5/28/2010
Website for Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Delaware. Teri Valente, Youth Ministry Coordinator and the Program Director for Camp Arrowhead, has created her own website for diocesan youth. 5/28/2010
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori visited Delaware in 2009: Click here to see the Links page of this website to read the text of her sermon, see photographs by four photographers, and hear audio recordings.
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Bishop's EVENTS
Upcoming Events by Date:
These events are subject to change without notice, so please call ahead for confirmation.
Events and activities through May, 2011. Click here to see our Diocese's plans for the progam year. 7/8/2010
Education for Ministry starts in September at Grace and St. Anne's and in Sussex County.
Three Education for Ministry (EfM) programs start in September. EfM is a four-year program for small groups developed by the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Click here for details of the Education for Ministry program in Delaware.
Friday, September 10, Lunch Bunch Lecture on “Leaving a Legacy” at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Pass down something to future generations! Register by calling Vicki Costa at 302 856-7717 x1129.
Annual Bishop’s Bash, Saturday, September 11, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church, Middletown. Episcopal youth are invited to this event as a kickoff for the coming school year. It's an opportunity to meet other Episcopal youth from our Diocese. There will be good food, dancing, an opportunity to ask the Bishop anything you want to know about him and the diocese, and generally to have a good time. Details are available on the Diocesan Youth Website.
Integrity Delaware, Saturday, September 11, 10:00 a.m., at Christ Church, Dover. A service in the church will be followed by fellowship in the parish hall. For details, call Jon Rania at 302 734-5731.
Fifth Annual "Taste the Fruit of the Vine" Benefit for the Sussex County Outreach Program of St. Peter's, Lewes, Saturday, September 11, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The event takes place on the Commons of Shipcarpenter Square. Click here for details or call 302 645-8479.
Organ Re-Dedication Concert, Sunday, September 12, 1:00 p.m. at Christ Church, Dover. Its 1946 Mohler Pipe Organ was recently refurbished and enlarged. Dr. David Herman, Organ Professor from The University of Delaware will perform. For details, call 302-734-5731.
Annual Autumn Fest, Saturday, September 18, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Christ Church, Milford. There will be Craft Vendors, Homemade Delights, Raffles (cash prizes), Lunch, Treasure Shoppe, Book Cellar (gently used books, albums, CD's). 100% of proceeds from the Autumn Fest and Raffle will be used to support local Outreach Programs.
Rev. Dr. Thomas Troeger, day-long preaching workshop, “All of Us for All of God,” Monday, September 20,at Grace United Methodist Church, downtown Wilmington. Tom Troeger is a remarkably gifted teacher and preacher. He currently serves as Professor of Christian Communication at Yale Divinity School, and is also known as a musician, hymn writer, artist, and an Episcopal priest. The day will include two learning sessions, lunch, and a workshop with Dr. Troeger preaching. This is an exceptional opportunity for anyone who preaches. The event is sponsored by the Peninsula Conference of the United Methodist Church. The cost will be $25 for the day. If you would like to register or learn more about the workshop please contact the Rev. Doug Ridley, 103 High St., Cambridge, MD or call 443-521-0039.
Prominent New Testament scholar Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson to give lecture on Friday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. and a Workshop on Saturday, September 25, 9:00 a.m. to Noon at Christ Church Christiana Hundred. The event, titled “Learning Jesus,” is based on Dr. Johnson’s book Living Jesus: Learning the Heart of the Gospel. The Friday lecture is free and open to all. Reservations for the Saturday workshop and for the lunch that follows may be made with Michael Sayer at 302 655-3379. The cost of the workshop is $25. To learn more about Dr. Johnson's lecture and workshop, click here.
Saturday, September 25, 7:00 p.m., Free Music Concert: Heart of Joy. Share an evening of music and fellowship! Heart of Joy is a group consisting of four women who sing contemporary Christian music. Refreshments will be served. Join us on at Church of the Ascension, 3717 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703 For details, visit Heart of Joy's website.
Diocesan Clergy Day Tuesday, September 28, at Christ Church, Dover, 9:30 a.m. social time, the program follows. The Diocesan Clergy Life Committee has planned the schedule of events for the coming year. These gatherings build collegiality and strengthen our common life as a diocese. Thank you for making these clergy events a priority amidst the other daily responsibilities of ministry.
October 1 and 2, The Magnetic Church Conference by Andrew Weeks. This conference, sponsored by St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Middletown, will equip your church to help attract, welcome, and retain new members. Andrew Weeks, a nationally known and gifted lay evangelist, will teach about models of evangelism that are appropriate for you, help you discover your gifts, and reap the joy of being God’s instrument in changing other people’s lives. Registration fees are $35 per person ($30 if prepaid in groups of 4). Click here to see the Magnetic Church Conference registration form, which you can print out and mail in. Please register as soon as possible.
Trinity Alcohol & Drug (TRIAD) Recovery Program Annual Dinner and Fund Raiser, Saturday, October 2, 5:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Jack Abel, Director of Pastoral Services at Caron, will be the guest speaker. For details, or to make a reservation, call Trinity Parish at 302 652-8605. Tickets are $25.
Fall Wardens & Treasurers Meetings, Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 p.m. at Christ Church, Milford and Monday, October 25, 7:00 p.m. at St. Albans, Brandywine Hundred. Each fall, Wardens & Treasurers are invited to learn more about diocesan ministries and finances. We hope that every congregation will be represented again this year. Diocesan clergy are also encouraged to attend. For details, contact the Bishop's Office.
Diocesan Chapter of Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Annual Meeting, October 23, 2010, 8:30 – 3:00, at The Cathedral of Saint John, Wilmington. In 2010, the Diocesan ECW is asking you to donate toiletries for The Stockley Center, the State of Delaware's only residential facility for adults with developmental disabilities. Click here to learn more about the Diocesan ECW and how you can donate to their toiletries campaign.
Clergy and Chaplains: "What to Do? Prayers and Rituals for Healing in Traditions Not Our Own," Saturday, October 23 in the afternoon.
Busy People: "On Fire or Burned Out? Stress and What to Do About It," Saturday, October 23 in the evening. This presentation for the general public, and the one above for clergy and chaplains, features Dr. Pat Fosarelli.For details of Dr. Fosarelli's presentations, visit the website of the Interfaith Resource Center, Wilmington.
Harvest Fest, Saturday, October 23 at St. Barnabas, Wilmington.
Saturday, October 30, 11:00 a.m., A Service of Remembrance for the Role of the Episcopal Church in the Institution of Slavery. This service will take place at the Cathedral Church of St. John. Click here to learn more about this powerful service, to which all are invited.
Visit to Delaware by Robert Radtke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD), Wednesday, November 3 – Thursday, November 4. We are looking forward to welcoming Robert Radtke to our diocese in early November. He will be visiting our two Episcopal schools and meeting with congregational leaders.
Wednesday, November 10, 8:00 a.m., Cathedral Choir School One-Hour Fundraising Breakfast, at the Cathedral Church of Saint John. Seating for tours of the Cathedral Choir School and breakfast is limited, so please call 302.654.6279, ext. 2 to make your reservation today.
“Dolly & Dessert” Saturday, Nov. 13, 7:00 p.m., at
St. Albans Episcopal Church. St. Albans Choir and friends from around the Diocese will turn the Parish Hall into Harmonia Gardens and say: "HELLO DOLLY!” This evening of entertainment and delicious desserts will feature a chorus of singers who will perform, in concert, the award-winning music from the 1964 Broadway hit “Hello Dolly.” The dessert buffet opens at 7:00 p.m.;
music begins at 7:30. There will be no charge for this event. (Donations will be welcomed.) Seating is limited.
Episcopal Church conference explores Latino/Hispanic ministry, November 14-17. "Nuestra Vision: Nuestra Mision en Accion / Our Vision: Our Mission In Action" will be held at Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville NC.
Parish Life Day, Saturday, Nov. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Learn about living simply and, at the same time, enjoy a day with others from around the state, a day with your friends if you encourage them to join you, and a day with your children, if any. (Children 4-12 years old attend for free and will have a full day of activities.) Click here to read more about Parish Life Day and the many morning and afternoon workshops we offer.
Clergy Continuing Education Day, Tuesday, December 7, 9:30 a.m. at St. Albans Church, Brandywine Hundred.
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WANT ADS
Good Shepherd is in need of Acolyte Vestments. If anyone has vestments that Good Shepherd can borrow or buy, please contact The Rev. George Karney at 302-994-3659.
Driver Wanted: The Cathedral Choir School of Delaware is seeking a driver to transport students from school/home to the Cathedral Church of St. John in Wilmington for afternoon choir school activities Monday through Thursday, September through early June. Schedule varies from an afternoon start time of 2:15-2:45 and an end time of 4:30-5:30, depending on the pickups for any given day. Average of 9 hours weekly. Contact Leslie Acker-Rowe 302 654-6279 ext. 118 for details and to apply.
Wanted: Bass/Baritone beginning September 2010 to sing as a member of The SsAM Adult Choir and The Choral Scholars (professional ensemble) at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew in Wilmington. For details, call 656-6628.
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