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Safe Church Training
Saturday, May 21
Trinity Parish
9am- 1pm


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. 
        - The Rev. Lyndon Harris, Diocese of New York 
 
Bishop Wright 
Announces plans for retirement
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
Musical Offerings
The Arts at Trinity presents Serafin String Quartet! 
Saturday, April 30, 7:30pm
Trinity Parish


Ministry Announcements
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

A Jazz Tea
Saturday, May 7, 1-3pm
SsAM
Hymn Sing & Potluck Dinner
Sunday, May 15, 4:30pm
SsAM
Retreat Opportunities
Poverty & Homelessness Retreat

Saturday, April 30
St. Barnabas' Church
Steps of Paul - 3 night cruise & Delphi

Departing March 21, 2017 - 11 days

Hosted by David Andrews

Community Announcements


CANCELLED - DE Episcopalians
 for Middle East Peace
May 22 Palestine/Israel program
New Fall Date - TBA


Flea Market
Saturday, April 30, 8-2pm
Grace Episcopal Church


Plant Sale
Wednesday, May 4, 11-5pm
St. Albans Center
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
Annual Benefit Concert
Friday, June 17, 6pm

Cathedral Choir School



Summer Camp 2016
June 27 - July 29, 8:30-5pm

Cathedral Choir School

Employment Opportunities
Camp Instructors/Counselors
Summer 2016
Cathedral Choir School
More Information




Cycle of Prayer




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