The Net 07 10 2024

A WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DELAWARE

You can be a part

of the One Church Campaign: Together

Join the fun! Every parish is invited to be part of the social media segment of the One Church Campaign: Together! If you or someone in your parish is interested in creating a short, vertical video clip, we'd love to feature it in our campaign. This is a fantastic opportunity for every parish to participate in the 2024 diocesan-wide initiative.

Interested? Contact Cynde Bimbi as soon as possible for details, guidelines, and assistance. For ideas, you can check out the individual video reels below.

When you see our campaign posts on your social media feed, please 'like' and 'share' them. Posting starts today and continues through mid-March. Remember to 'follow' us on Instagram @ecdelaware and on Facebook @episcopaldelaware.

You can download any of our campaign videos and post them on your social media platforms — check out all of our campaign reels here. We're here to help if you need assistance with this. Reach out to Cynde at cbimbi@delaware.church.

Let's add your video to the ones below:

Intersectional Environmentalism:

Recognizing Disproportional Impact

by Britta Cordrey

“Intersectional environmentalism recognizes that various forms of oppression, discrimination, and marginalization intersect — and compound — causing some communities to be impacted disproportionately compared to others.

The best we can do is find a way to live our values. When I look closely at my own values, I find many points of intersection. I wonder if the same is true for you. Looking at our “lists” more holistically might allow us to live more authentically and feel more confident in and proud of our choices.” — Britta Cordrey

Read article here

Judi Gregory named

Diocesan Episcopal Relief and

Development Coordinator (ERD)

Exciting news! Judi Gregory, from the Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew & Matthew, is stepping up as the new ERD Coordinator for our diocese! We're thrilled to welcome Judi's enthusiasm and deeply grateful for her dedication to leading this vital ministry. Let's cheer her on as she begins this new journey of service and impact!

Coming Soon

to your parish

Earlier this week, the Disaster Preparedness Team mailed brochures to each parish, asking that they be distributed widely within the church membership.

The new brochure offers valuable guidance for congregations, individuals, and families, helping them access local, state, and federal resources for preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters.

It is crucial that we all "Stay Connected, Stay Prepared, and Stay Safe."

Click here to view the brochure.

Al Ahli Arab Hospital

A ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem

Forced to close and evacuate

"... But where were they supposed to go? All hospitals in the area are either destroyed or massively over-stretched. We are desperately worried for the patients and our staff who are now in grave danger. We cry out for our hospital be be reopened to continue its sacred ministry of care for the sick, injured, and dying."

— The Very Rev. Canon Richard Sewell, dean at St. George's College Jerusalem

These pictures show the hospital chapel, St. Philip's, which has been repurposed as a hospital ward during the war on Gaza, and a conventional ward. Both show signs of severely injured and sick people hastily evacuated.

Photo: Dawoud Abo Alkas

Statement from

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

Statement

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

calls church to prayer

Call to Prayer

Episcopal, Anglican leaders

respond to Israel's forced closure

Response

News around the diocese:

Water & Wilderness Church

walk and worship in nature

July 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Brandywine Park

A walking worship at Brandywine Park. This service, co-hosted by St. David’s and Christ Church Christiana Hundred, draws us closer to the wild beauty of God’s creation, unlocking the wild beauty within us. The service will last approximately 90 minutes, and includes a mile walk and a flight of steps. The park is located at 1080 N. Park Drive in Wilmington. Plan to meet at the fountain across from the Brandywine Zoo and close to the parking lot near the Jasper Crane Rose Garden. RSVP here.

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Issue: July 10, 2024