News & Events
News from in and around the Diocese of Easton.Standing Committee Letter to Diocese re: Transition
A Message from the Standing Committee Dear Friends in Christ, We who serve on the Standing Committee have received word from our Bishop Santosh Marray of his retirement as Bishop of Easton in 2026. We are grateful for his many years of service as our Diocesan...
Bishop San’s Retirement Letter
The Office of the BishopEpiscopal Diocese of Easton November 15, 2024 My Siblings in Christ: In the Book of Revelation the anointed one says, “See I am making all things new.” (21:5) Likewise, the prophet Isaiah writes with a similar focus, “I am about to do a new...
Bishop’s Reflection, Post-Election
Bishop’s Reflection, Post-Election For St. Paul, writing to the early Christians was profoundly important. In his writing to the Colossian disciples, he weaves a stunning poem into his letter (Colossians 1:15-20): “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn...
A Great Way to Begin the New Year: Small Grants Available in 2025 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...
Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief and Response
Diocese of Easton Disaster Relief & Response Bishop San and the Diocese of Easton would like us all to continue to remember the people who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene and who will be impacted this week by Hurricane Milton. Read below for more...
Bishop’s Communication – Appointment of New Dean for the Northern Convocation
Bishop’s Communication Appointment of New Dean for the Northern Convocation September 5, 2024 Re: Appointment of New Dean Northern Convocation My beloved in Christ, I want to take this opportunity to inform you, after much reflection, prayer, in conversation with the...
We are excited to announce the upcoming Fall 2024 Offerings from the Bishop’s Institute
The Bishop’s Institute, Diocese of Easton Trainings for Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, and Worship Leaders Fall, 2024 Requirements for Licensed Lay Leaders Faithfulness: Demonstrates a vibrant and compelling relationship with God; demonstrates sustainable...
Religion Versus Ideology
Religion Versus Ideology The Gospel Reading for the eighth Sunday after Pentecost records the Beheading of John the Baptizer, St. Mark’s Gospel 6: 14- 29. The tragedy in this event is the martyrdom of the innocent whose only crime was to preach one of the core values...
STEWARDSHIP: THE PARISH & THE DIOCESE
STEWARDSHIP: THE PARISH & THE DIOCESE © 2024 Frank B. Crumbaugh III “There is only one Church in The Diocese”[1] of Easton- just one. There are several dozen manifestations of that one Church, of which Christ Church Parish is the oldest, but there is only one...
The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe Elected 28th Presiding Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, was elected and confirmed the 28th presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church on June 26 for a nine-year term beginning Nov. 1. Rowe was chosen from...
A Statement from the Standing Committee – Title IV
The following statement has been issued by the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Easton regarding Title IV matters involving Bishop Marray: On May 30, information was posted on The Episcopal Church's website for reporting Title IV misconduct by bishops in the...
The Vision and Concept of IONA
Iona collaborative is a program that has been in existence for over 20 years; developed by the Diocese of Texas to augment the clergy shortage for rural and small congregations and offer second clergy for parishes that may need two, but couldn’t afford the cost of...