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News from in and around the Diocese of Easton.Agape Ministry: Camp in a Box
“Let’s continue this monthly!” was the rousing and unanimous vote heard from all the Agape kids and leaders at the end of a week of zoom calls, dubbed “Camp in a Box”. The calls, which took place at 10am every morning from July 6th-9th, were designed to complement a...
Anniversary of Ordained Women in the Diocese of Easton
By The Rev. Maryanne Ell, first woman ordained in the Diocese of Easton (1990)Adventure with God takes us to amazing people and places! This journey begins with saying yes to an invitation, a call to trust that God will lead us deeply into love and service every day...
Camp Wright Appeal
A Solemn Call to Give Generously to Camp Wright Camp Wright has been a key ministry in the Diocese of Easton for 90 years. Just last summer alone, Camp Wright ministered to over 1700 children, youth, and young adults of various faith backgrounds and experiences. These...
Bishop’s Blog – July 2020
Reflection ‘I Can’t Breathe’: A Spiritual Reflection on God’s Divine Gift of Breath ‘Breathe’ is described as the verb we use for the process of inhaling and exhaling. Breath is a noun that refers to a full cycle of breathing. The breath of God in Judaic-Christian...
How to Spot a Scam
Warning: Email, text message, and phone call scams targeting church members by impersonating clergy If you receive a communication that appears to be from the Bishop, or your clergy person, asking you to take some kind of unusual action – click a link or download an...
Bishop’s Pastoral Directive on Resumption of Physical In-Person Gathering
Bishop’s Pastoral Directive onResumption of Physical In-Person Gathering Octave within the Sunday of Pentecost "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right...
Memorandum: In-Person Physical Worship
Memorandum: In-Person Physical Worship From: Office of the Bishop To: Clergy, Lay Leaders and Parishioners Date: May 14, 2020 Re: Reaffirmation of Pastoral Directive The Governor of the State of Maryland, Mr. Larry Hogan yesterday announced modifications...
Bishop’s Pastoral Directive: Further Suspension of Physical In-Person Worship
Bishop’s Pastoral Directive Further Suspension of Physical In-Person Worship So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Dearly beloved, You...
Our Common Life within the Octave of Good Shepherd Sunday
A Word from the Bishop on Our Common Life Within the Octave of Good Shepherd Sunday Ecumenical Patriarch +Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople (Istanbul-Turkey)-New Rome, wrote in his Easter Message to his faith community, “the present pandemic of the...
Bishop Launches Diocesan Covid 19 Pandemic Preparedness and Response Task Force
Bishop Launches Diocesan Covid 19 Pandemic Preparedness and Response Task Force The Bishop of Easton, The Right Rev. Santosh K. Marray, has launched the Diocesan Covid 19 Pandemic Preparedness and Response Task Force. The directive of the Task Force will be to develop...
Bishop’s Word of Renewed Hope and Ongoing Ministry
Bishop’s Word of Renewed Hope and Ongoing MinistryOur Common Life Second Sunday of Easter 2020 Dearly beloved, I write to update the diocesan family on some relevant issues in our common life as God’s community of faith in the Diocese of Easton. First, I wish to...
Bishop’s Blog: Holy Week & Easter Message 2020
Our beloved diocesan family, I always write to reassure you of the love and care I have for you, more especially during this public health pandemic. The national and international community without exception is experiencing an unprecedented health care phenomenon....