News & Events
News from in and around the Diocese of Easton.Bishop’s Blog – October 26, 2017
Some Thoughts to Ponder!! The Episcopal Church Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation offers an alternative model of how the Church transforms all people: By doing the work Jesus Christ calls us to do, living into the reality that we are all created in the image of...
Bishop’s Blog – October 19, 2017
View Bishop San's video below for a quick update on what's happening in the Diocese. A longer video update is also available and can be viewed here.
Bishop’s Note – Response to Tragedy in Las Vegas
The Diocese of Easton sends heartfelt condolences to the families of those who mourn the loss of loved one in this senseless act of unimaginable violence toward God’s innocent children in Las Vegas this past Sunday. We pray for those injured and their full recovery,...
Pete Stanton Update
September 15, 2017 - Update from Barbara Stanton - Thanks for your prayers! The doctor in the ICU after Pete's brain injury on 5/2/17 told us recovery would be a marathon. And it has been! Pete had a large right parietal stroke in 2009 with multiple deficits from...
Betty Nelson
Mrs. Betty B. Nelson died on Saturday, September 9, at the age of 93. Betty was well known in the Diocese of Easton as a pioneer. She was the first female attorney to practice law in Dorchester County. She was also the first woman to serve on the Vestry and then as...
Bishop’s Blog – Video Sept 8 2017
Bishop’s Response to Hurricane Harvey
Dear Diocese of Easton, I have been watching the weather events of Hurricane Harvey unfold in Texas with great concern for our brothers and sisters. It is in times of suffering and loss when we can most clearly become aware of God’s presence. We here on the Eastern...
Bishop’s Blog – Sabbath Reflection: Christians Live in the Paradox of Grace
By The Right Rev. Santosh K. Marray, XI Bishop of Easton & The Rev. Fr. Mark S. Delcuze, Rector, Christ Church Parish, Kent Island As graduates of the University of Virginia, Mimi and I were horrified by the events in Charlottesville on August 11-12. Particularly,...
Planned Giving Workshops
Workshops on Planned Giving for Parish Leaders Dioceses of Delaware and Easton Saturday – September 30, 2017 – 10am - 3pm At Christ Church, Milford - 200 N. Church St. Milford DE 19960 Parishes with or without an existing Planned Giving ministry and/or an Endowment...
Letter from Bishop San
First, I want to express my sympathy and solidarity for those who have lost property and for those who have suffered injuries during the tornado, which struck Stevensville. I want to assure everyone involved in this tragedy of the on-going prayers as the Episcopal...
Stevensville Tornado – A Message from Rev. Mark Delcuze
Beloved in Christ, I am receiving so many kind messages, I wanted to use this forum to update everyone on our status at Christ Church Parish, Kent Island. The F2 Tornado passed about a mile north of Christ Church and Camp Wright at 1:29 am Monday morning. It was on...
A final report on the Bishop’s health
Bishop San is home and recovering well from his recent bypass surgery. He will return to the office sometime in August. In the meantime please feel free to contact the diocesan office with any concerns. Letters and well wishes for the Bishop may also be sent to the...