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YOU ARE INVITED!! Gather, Listen, Connect! November 15, 20259 am - 3:30 pm Refreshments and lunch will be served. Christ Church, Kent Island830 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD Registration is now open and will close on November 8th. Please share this invitation with...
Welcome, Bishop Shand!
WELCOME, BISHOP SHAND! Please join the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Easton in welcoming the Right Reverend James J. “Bud” Shand, 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Easton (resigned) as our Assisting Bishop during these early months of transition following...
Bishop’s Farewell Video
A Farewell Message from Bishop San & Lynn Marray Bishop San and Lynn recorded a special message to the Diocese of Easton. Please click the link below to hear their words of gratitude and encouragement. Watch farewell video here.
Diocesan Leadership Retreat Update
Diocesan Leadership Retreat Updateheld on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Theme: Reflect. Review. Re-imagine. Respond“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 3:18 & John 3:30 The Rt. Rev. Santosh Marray, Bishop XI of the Diocese of Easton, invited leaders to...
Bishop’s Institute Fall 2025 Trainings
The Bishop’s Institute, Diocese of Easton FALL 2025 Trainings for Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, and Worship Leaders Requirements for Licensed Lay Leaders Faithfulness: Demonstrates a vibrant and compelling relationship with God; demonstrates sustainable...
THE STANDING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ASSISTING BISHOP
August 15, 2025 The Standing Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rt. Rev’d James J. “Bud” Shand to serve as the Assisting Bishop of our diocese following the retirement of Bishop Santosh Marray, the Eleventh Bishop of Easton, in October of this...
STANDING COMMITTEE APPOINTS STEERING COMMITTEE TO BEGIN DIOCESAN LISTENING PROCESS
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Easton announces the appointment of a Steering Committee to work with our consultant and facilitator, the Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves, to plan listening gatherings across the diocese beginning in November. The purpose of these...
WHAT’S THE DISCERNMENT COMMITTEE BEEN UP TO THIS SUMMER?
Here’s an update of the actions and activities of the Diocesan Discernment Committee to date. Most importantly the Discernment Committee has asked during this time of transition for the Diocese of Easton to be in prayer. In addition, the following activities by the...
Continued Prayers for our Diocese
Discernment Committee Follow-Up on Call to Prayer for the Diocese July 16, 2025 Dear Clergy, Parish Administrators, and Senior Wardens, Recently, you have been receiving communications about our diocesan-wide call to prayer in this time of transition. The...
Church Initiatives Grant Program – Small grants available in 2026 for parishes.
The Diocese Wants to Fund Your Great Ideas! Small Grants Available for New Parish and Mission Initiatives Applications are now being accepted for the Diocese of Easton’s Church Initiatives Grant Program. Grants are available exclusively for parishes and mission...
Discernment Committee Calling for Prayers
Dear Clergy, Parish Administrators and Senior Wardens, During this time of Transition in the Diocese of Easton as Bishop Santosh enters his final months with us, the Diocesan Discernment Committee is calling the Diocese to pray this summer: for our discernment and...
Discernment Committee Calls Diocese to Prayer
The Discernment Committee, following up on the Standing Committee’s decision for the Diocese of Easton to enter a time of listening and healing, will continue its data collection efforts through the summer. Once the listening and healing process has been underway, the...