News & Events
News from in and around the Diocese of Easton.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...
Bishop’s Blog – Bishop San Meets Pope Francis
Bishop San, Lynn and Archbishop Ian Ernest, Director of the Anglican Center in Rome met with Pope Francis earlier today in Rome at the Pope’s Wednesday General Audience, St. Peter’s Square. Bishop San presented Pope Francis with a copy of his book “The Spiritual Order...
Philadelphia Eleven Screening & Discussion
Additional Seating Now Available... Since we have had such an overwhelming response to our upcoming showing of The Philadelphia Eleven movie being shown on July 28th, we have obtained an additional theatre! Please register below by July 23rd! Diocese of Easton...
Bishop’s Blog – Bishop’s Sabbatical Resumption
Dear Diocesan Family, It is with a grateful heart and thankful spirit that I write to inform the diocesan family of plans for the continuation of my sabbatical leave, which was terminated last August 2023 due to unanticipated reasons - Lynn Anstatt, the Bishop's...
Bishop’s Institute Spring 2024 Trainings
Trainings for Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, and Worship Leader Training March, April and May 2024 (Updated 3/13/24) Requirements for Licensed Lay Leaders Faithfulness: Demonstrates a vibrant and compelling relationship with God; demonstrates sustainable...
Bishop’s Easter Message 2024
Bishop’s Easter Message “ …but go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you” (St. Mark 16:7) The joyous proclamation of Christ’s Resurrection, resounded by the angel in the Gospel message (Mark...
Bishop’s Lenten Reflection 2024
Bishop’s Lenten Reflection “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wildernessto be tempted by the devil” (Matthew 4:1) “Tend the Soul” Sister Joan Chittister tells the story of two Buddhist monks walking down a muddy, rain-soaked road on the way back to their...
Bishop’s Pastoral Communication – Upcoming Commemorations
Bishop’s Pastoral Communication Upcoming Commemorations January 25, 2024 General Convention Resolution C007: Designate March 10th as Date to Commemorate Harriet Ross Tubman From The Office of the Bishop & Diocesan Diversity Awareness Commission All...