UPCOMING EVENTS
These events are subject to change without notice, so please call ahead for confirmation.
Burial Office for the Rev. Richard Swartout, Saturday, July 5, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's, Georgetown. He was ordained a priest in 1962 and served in New York and the Diocese of Easton. Richard and his wife most recently attended St. Paul's, Georgetown. He is survived by his wife, two children, and four grandchildren.
 Movies at St. Stephen’s, Harrington, Wednesdays, through September 3, at 7:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s offers this series of movies to everyone in the area. These are movies many people believe give great insights into Truth. It is not always easy to remove the artistic encasement that surrounds the “facts and information” presented to us in purely religious terms. But many movies do present issues of crucial importance to anyone who wants to live a life of joy, justice, peace and acceptance. Click here to see a the schedule. For more details, contact Perrin Hayes at 645-2401.
 Lambeth Conference, London, England, July 17-30, 2008. Click here to learn more about this gathering of 800+ Anglican bishops from all over the world. Bishop Wright will be attending.
 Vacation Bible School, July 14-18, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, at St. James Episcopal Church, Mill Creek, Wilmington. "Surfin' Through the Scriptures" is the theme. Cost is $10/child. For details, call 994-1584.
 Vacation Bible School, July 28 – August 1, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, at Grace Episcopal Church, Wilmington. Our program, "Under Construction," was developed by Habitat for Humanity. Through the use of a construction metaphor, the children learn about community. Our program is for children 3 to 11 years old. To register your child, please call the church office at 478-9533.
59th Annual All Saints Antiques Show, Thursday, July 31, 10:00 a.m.. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday, August 1, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, August 2, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Admission is $5 for all three days. Also, there will be a Gala Preview Party, Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Preview Party admission is $30 and covers the entire event. For details, call 227-7202.
 Vacation Bible School, August 18 - 22, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, at Christ Church Christiana Hundred. "Power Lab" (Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power) is designed for children going into Kindergarten through 5th grade. Click here to register online. Questions? Contact Kathy Seeman at 239-1408 or Elizabeth Elliott at 478-8576.
 Traces of the Trade: two Delaware screenings and discussions of the film, September 12 & 13. In Traces of the Trade, Producer/Director Katrina Browne tells the story of her forefathers, the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. Given the myth that the South is solely responsible for slavery, viewers will be surprised to learn that Browne's ancestors were Northerners. From 1769 to 1820, the DeWolf family (a historic northern Episcopal family) trafficked in human beings. They sailed their ships from Bristol, Rhode Island, to West Africa with rum to trade for African men, women and children. The Diocesan Committee on Slavery in Delaware will show the film on September 12, 6:30 p.m. at Christ Church, Dover and September 13, 10:00 a.m. at Christ Church, Christiana Hundred. Members of the DeWolf family will be with us to lead the discussion afterwards. To register, click here to send an email to Cynde Bimbi. If you would like to a flyer to post, click here. Later, on October 4, there will be a national service of repentance in Washington, DC. See below.
“Lest We Forget” The United Nations has a website devoted to the slave trade. This link will let you explore an interactive site developed by the New York Public Library called “Lest We Forget”.
Delaware Day at the Washington National Cathedral, Sunday, September 14. For details, call your county representative:
Kent County, Gale Thornbury, 698-9080;
New Castle County, Pat Walbert, 656-6086; or,
Sussex County, Bernie Brown, 945-9156.
Fall Craft Show, Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 at Christ Church Milford. A Preview Party will be held Friday night, September 19, 6:00-8:30 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, refreshments, silent auction, raffle ticket sales and much more! Tickets at the door are $5. Saturday, September 20 the fun continues for folks of all ages! In addition to craft vendors, there will be a silent auction, raffle ticket sales, lunch items for sale, a "Treasure Shoppe", tours of historic Christ Church and the new addition: a Children's Carnival with games, prizes, clowns and face painting. A special free concert by Choral Space will take place at 12:30. For more details or directions, please call 422-8466.
 National Service of Repentance for Slavery, October 4, 10:00 a.m. at the Washington National Cathedral. Buses will leave from Dover, Georgetown, and Wilmington at 6:30 a.m. and arrive about 9:00 a.m. This service, led by our presiding bishop, will be a time for fellowship and a time to seek healing of the wounds of slavery still present in our church and our country. Registration deadline, September 15:
Delaware ECW Annual Gathering, October 18. The Annual Gathering of the Episcopal Church Women of Delaware will be held October 18, 2008 at St. Peter's Church in Lewes, DE. This year's theme will be the Millennium Development Goals with a focus on women and poverty. Click here to see the ECW page on this website.
Parish Life Day, November 22, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at St. Anne’s School, Middletown.
 Diocese of Delaware in the Holy Land – January 21 to February 5, 2009. Clergy and laity alike are invited to participate in the Diocese of Delaware’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land in January, 2009. The pilgrimage will be based at Saint George’s College in Jerusalem. The fee for the course will be $2,260. The fee covers room and board, all course transportation, and the program itself. Air fare and ground transportation are additional. Please contact the Very Reverend William B. Lane at the Cathedral Church of St. John 302-654-6279 or laneiii@hotmail.com for details.
Caregiver Series Offered by Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), all year long. Christiana Care’s Visiting Nurse Association now offers valuable education through a Caregiver Education Series to assist those serving as caregivers. Whether you are caring for a spouse, parent, other relative or friend, you can benefit from this educational series led by experienced VNA professionals. The Caregiver Education Series is also ideal for a wide variety of health care professionals, community leaders and others in contact with caregivers. For dates, times and locations of VNA’s Caregiver Education Series or to register, click here.
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WANT ADS
WANTED: Minister of Programs, CE and Volunteer Services. Full time lay position open, St. Peter’s, Salisbury, MD; competitive salary package. Call (410) 742-5118 or click here to send an email.
WANTED: Communicator. The Diocesan ECW Board is in search of a volunteer publicist for Board activities and events. Computer skills a plus but not necessary. Click here to send an email to Rose Sombar or call her at 684-0313. [Posted 5/14/2008]
HELP WANTED: Part-time Parish Administrator at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington, DE. This position requires a person with strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work with a diverse population, proven ability to manage multiple tasks, a self-starter, and experience in a church or non-profit environment. Excellent computer skills with Microsoft, QuickBooks and church software. The position would be 15-20 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Send resume to 2320 Grubb Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 or fax to 529-1135. Questions? Call 475-4688. [Posted 3/2/2008]
Wanted: Organist - Music Director at St. James, Newport. Part time position. Rogers 905B 3-manual digital organ, with midi capabilities and PS-300S sequencer and also a new digital Yamaha Clavinova piano. Immediate responsibilities include liturgical music and assisting with children's music program. In the future help to recruit and direct an adult choir. St. James also has chimes and bells to enhance the music program. St. James Episcopal Church, 2 S. Augustine Street, Newport, DE. Phone and Fax (302) 994-2029. [Posted 2/14/2008]
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DIOCESAN CLERGY LIFE CALENDAR:
- September 23, 2008
Diocesan Clergy Day
- Fall 2008
A Conversation with Gene Robinson, Christ Church, Dover (Re-Scheduled)
- November 22, 2008
Parish Life Day, St. Anne’s School, Middletown
- January 26 - 28, 2009
Clergy Retreat, Pendle Hill, Wallingford, PA with
Bishop Ann Tottenham, Retreat Leader (retired bishop suffragan, Diocese of Toronto)
- March 27 & 28, 2009
224th Diocesan Convention, Christ Church Christiana Hundred
- April 7, 2009
Renewal of Vows – Tuesday of Holy Week, with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, speaker
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NEWS ITEMS
 Episcopal Life Focus, June edition. This half-hour video features Bishop Tom Shaw of Massachusetts and his recent trip to Zimbabwe; a look at a day in the life of a maritime chaplain; and Bishop Stacy Sauls on the Lambeth Conference.
Making People Welcome at Your Church: A Ministry To Imitate. On every Sunday in the month of July, Christ Church, Dover, will make visitors to the church feel welcome by inviting them to an ice cream social immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist. “It’s an opportunity to offer a cool treat to our parishioners, friends, guests and visitors on these hot summer days” said Jon Rania, Lay Ministry Associate at the church. “It will also be a great way to make new friends, socialize, and to get to know our neighbors better.” Parish volunteers from the Cross Connections Committee and others assisting them will provide and serve the ice cream and toppings. For details, contact Jon Rania at the parish offices 734-5731.
False emails: Many people have received an email falsely claiming to be from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. If you have received such an email about a new email address for her, please be alert that this is false information and is a scam. The Presiding Bishop does not maintain an AOL account. Click here to learn more about Internet scams and how you can protect yourself. In general, never reply to an email with sensitive information.
Students at St. Anne’s Episcopal School participated in ceremonies, Field Day and Graduation on June 9. Click here to read the article and see the graduation photos on their website.
Two Speeches from the Graduation Ceremony at St. Andrew's School: Graduation speech by Pem Heath, Co-President of the Class of 2008 and the commencement address by Darra Goldstein, Francis Christopher Oakley Third Century Professor of Russian at Williams College and the founding editor of Gastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture.
New Lay Minister: Teri Valente. Camp Arrowhead and the Program Committee of Diocesan Council are proud to announce the appointment of Teri Valente to the position of Program Director of Camp Arrowhead and Diocesan Coordinator for Youth Ministry. This newly-formed shared position will combine the functions of Camp and Youth Ministry for the Diocese. Initial responsibilities of the Camp Program Director will include the coordination of the American Camp Association Accreditation process and the development of year round programming for the Camp conference season. As Coordinator for Youth Ministry, Teri will be working with the Youth Council to plan events, interacting with the Provincial Youth Network and working directly with parish clergy and lay leaders to facilitate youth ministry in our parishes. Teri brings broad experience to her new position. She is a Dean’s List graduate of Catawba College, with degrees in Outdoor Ministries and Environmental Education. She has led youth ministries and Christian Formation in three different churches during her career. She also served on the staff at Camp Arrowhead for 8 different summers starting in 1995. Teri assumed her new responsibilities on June 14. Please join us in welcoming Teri to the Diocese of Delaware and her new position.
 Click here to see the June issue of our newspaper, the Delaware Communion, now on-line.
 Health Care for everyone in Delaware? Click here to learn of statewide efforts to provide health care to those currently without health insurance. The Community Healthcare Access Program, or CHAP, is operated by the Delaware Health Care Commission in collaboration with the Medical Society of Delaware.
 Episcopal Relief and Development responds to Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and the earthquake in China. Click here to learn how churches and individuals can help those affected by these deadly disasters.
 The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori calls for strong action in the Sudan.
 ECW Project for 2008 will benefit the Seamen's Center of Wilmington. Volunteer! Donate a guitar or a bicycle! Make a monetary donation! Click here for details.
 Profile of George Bayley: Music Beyond the Parish: George Bayley imports music (and musicians) from the world to St. Peter's, Lewes. Even more, he exports music from Lewes to the world. Click here to read a profile of George Bayley.
 Judi Gregory in Sudan: The business manager for the Diocese of Delaware, and
member of the Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew, is taking a sabbatical leave through August to work as a financial consultant for the Episcopal Church of the Sudan. Details of her preliminary visit in February are on-line now. (Posted May 2, 2008.)
On-Line Diocesan Calendar: If you are scheduling an unusual event, please send the date, time, and location by e-mail to Pat Hall for inclusion in the on-line Diocesan Calendar.
DoLA's "Bundles of Hope" - The Diocese of Louisiana offers a way to honor family and friends and to help hurricane relief efforts. Click here for details.
 Need A Great Gift? Try the Gifts for Life on-line catalog on the Episcopal Relief and Development's website. Through Gifts for Life you can help achieve the
Millennium Development
Goals by purchasing malaria
nets or livestock, providing
clean water or micro-credit
loans, or educating orphans
of AIDS.
ERD is also a great
option to consider when
making your year-end
giving plans, as their work
continues to be invaluable
not only in combating
world poverty but also in
responding to disasters like
Katrina and the California
wild fires. Tax deductible
gifts can be mailed to ERD,
P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
Hurricane Relief: To help people affected by hurricanes, click here to make a donation to Episcopal Relief & Development’s “Emergency Relief Fund" or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development “Emergency Relief Fund,” P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116. Relief for Hurricane Katrina's victims continues locally.
Looking for inspiration? Our Profiles section features people reaching out beyond their individual churches to the world. Click here to see who is rebuilding New Orleans and greeting nearly every ship that docks at the Port of Wilmington.
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