Bishop’s Blog – Bahamas Appeal
‘God is our refuge and strength, * a very present help in trouble…The Lord of hosts is with us; * the God of Jacob is our stronghold.’ Psalm 46:1-4 Dear Diocesan Family, We remain in shock and dismay as we ponder and grapple with each new story we hear and see of the...
Bishop’s Blog – For Our Nation
We continue to pray for our nation. For the conversion of hearts and minds toward a more Christ-like and humanitarian response to people of all cultures, ethnicities, creeds, and identities. Looking Beyond the Physical to a God who Cares "The trouble with this world...
Bishop’s Blog – Invitation to Requiem Eucharist for Victims of Recent Shootings
Bishop San and The Episcopal Diocese of Easton join with others across the nation in expressing shock and sadness over the news of three mass shootings in the past week. “I feel it’s no longer enough to issue statements,” said Bishop San, “as a prayer centered church...
Response to Recent Fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral: Expression of Grief and Solidarity
Bishop San recently sent the following letter to Father James Nash, Pastor at St. Peter & St. Paul Catholic Parish in Easton. May it serve as comfort and prayer to all those who share in our grief. Dear Fr. Nash On this Solemn Holy Week in our common...
Bishop’s Blog – Easter Message 2019
The Easter Story always strikes us as a strange and mysterious event in the life of Jesus even for those of us whose faith is rooted and grounded in the resurrection of Jesus. This grand event is celebrated throughout the history of the Church in a spirit of...
Bishop’s Blog – Convention Weekend Follow-Up
My beloved in Christ, This note to my beloved family of this immensely supportive, vibrant, vital, exciting and mission focused diocese comes to you with all my love and gratitude for making the 151st Annual Diocesan Convention a remarkably fruitful and forwarding...
Gala Banquet – Honorees Announced
Diocesan Memo From: Bishop & Diocesan Council To: Diocesan of Easton FamilyDate: February 13, 2019Re: Diocesan of Easton Sesquicentennial Honorees The culmination observances of the Sesquicentennial Anniversary at the Hyatt Chesapeake Hotel of the Diocese...
Bishop’s Christmas Message
The Light Shines in the Darkness Christmas is the season during which the whole church celebrates the theme that is most central to our Christian theology and faith: God’s incarnation: “God is present in us and in the world, working for our healing and growth, our...