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News from in and around the Diocese of Easton.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...
Bishop’s Christmas Message 2023
Bishop’s Christmas Message 2023 God’s Divine Love Permeates for a Broken World “They shall name Him Emmanuel” which means, “God is with us” (St. Matthew 1: 23) Christmas is the solemn gathering of the faithful to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus, and...
Bishop’s Pastoral Communication – Appointment of New Dean for Middle Convocation
Bishop’s Pastoral Communication Appointment of New Dean for Middle Convocation Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle The Diocese of Easton remains indebted to the ministry of the Reverend Mark S. Delcuze, who recently retired from his position as Rector of Christ Church...
Bishop San’s Advent Reflection 2023
Bishop’s Advent Reflection “Conflict and Brokenness … not the end of the Story…” For St. Paul, writing to the early Christians, this was profoundly important. Writing to the Colossian disciples, he weaves a stunning poem into his letter (Colossians 1:15-20):...
Bishop’s Reflection: A Pastor’s Response to the Violence in the Holy Land
Reflection: A Pastor’s Response to the Violence in the Holy Land Christians as Peacemakers “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) It would seem as if at every turn we make there is unrest, confusion, war and rumors of...
Call to Prayer for Gaza & Israel
We are monitoring what is happening in Gaza and the destruction of the al-Ahli hospital owned by the Anglican Community. We, along with the Archbishop of Canterbury and Presiding Bishop Curry, are asking for your continued prayers for the people of Gaza...