TheNet
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The Episcopal Diocese of Delaware
an eNewsletter publication from the Bishop's Office
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Safe Church Training
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Saturday, May 21
Trinity Parish
9am- 1pm
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Prayer for
Preparedness and Response
O God, our times are in your hand. In the midst of uncertainty lead us by your never-failing grace as we seek to be agents of healing and hope. Walk with us through difficult times; watch over us in danger; and give to us a spirit of love and compassion for those who suffer and mourn. And finally remind us that you have promised never to leave us so that even in the valley of the shadow of death your love may be felt, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
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Bishop Wright
Announces plans for retirement
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Dear Friends:
In June I will be begin my nineteenth year as your bishop. From the day Holly, Parker, and I arrived in Delaware we have been blessed. Seeing so many good things happen is a source of great satisfaction to me. Today all of our congregations are served by a remarkable and faithful group of clergy. Our Episcopal schools, Memorial House, Camp Arrowhead and our many other ministries are also doing well. Our diocese rests on a sound financial and administrative foundation. There is a genuine sense of unity among the lay leaders, clergy, and staff who do so much to support and guide our diocese.
With so many things going well I believe that this is the right time for me to move toward retirement and for the diocese to begin planning the election of your next bishop. Responsibility for overseeing the election of a new bishop rests with the diocesan Standing Committee. I met with the Standing Committee last week to share my decision. In mid-May the Standing Committee will meet with Bishop Clay Matthews. He has the specific responsibility for advising dioceses during a transition. Together they will begin laying out the steps and a specific timeline for nominating and electing a new bishop. I have great confidence in their ability to lead this process.
We are at the beginning of a transition that will take some time to unfold. I plan to continue in office until early next year. Before I leave there will be opportunities to celebrate all that we have accomplished and time to say goodbye. I love being your bishop and it is an honor to serve with you. I will always be grateful for the friends we have made, the challenges God has offered us, and the accomplishments we have shared. These have been the best years of my ministry.
As always, I ask for your prayers just as you will be in mine.
Faithfully,
Wayne Wright,
Bishop of Delaware
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The Arts at Trinity presents Serafin String Quartet!
Saturday, April 30, 7:30pm
Trinity Parish
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Theologian in Residence
Miroslav Volf
April 29 - May 1
Christ Church, Christiana Hundred
Introduction to
Centering Prayer Workshop
Saturday, May 7, 8:30-3:30pm
St. Anne's Episcopal Church
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A Jazz Tea
Saturday, May 7, 1-3pm
SsAM
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Hymn Sing & Potluck Dinner
Sunday, May 15, 4:30pm
SsAM
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Poverty & Homelessness Retreat
Saturday, April 30
St. Barnabas' Church
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Steps of Paul - 3 night cruise & Delphi
Departing March 21, 2017 - 11 days
Hosted by David Andrews
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CANCELLED - DE Episcopalians
for Middle East Peace
May 22 Palestine/Israel program
Flea Market
Saturday, April 30, 8-2pm
Grace Episcopal Church
Plant Sale
Wednesday, May 4, 11-5pm
St. Albans Center
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14th Annual NAMIWalks DE
Saturday, May 7
Glasgow Park
Market Fair
Saturday, May 14, 8-2pm
Ascension Church
National Cathedral Bus Trip
Wednesday, May 18
Sponsored by DE Chapter of the National Cathedral Association
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Annual Benefit Concert
Friday, June 17, 6pm
Cathedral Choir School
Summer Camp 2016
June 27 - July 29, 8:30-5pm
Cathedral Choir School
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