News & Events
News from in and around the Diocese of Easton.Appointment of New Dean, Northern Convocation
My beloved in Christ, I want to take this opportunity to inform you after much reflection, prayer and in the interest to raising up new leadership in the diocese, I have in conformity with Canon 501.05 (051 & .063) appointed the Reverend Frank St. Amour, Rector of...
Notes from the Bishop – October 13th
Bishop’s Communique to the Diocese The Diocese of Easton continues to prepare for the intense volume of work that is generally associated with the final quarter of the year. It moves into this phase of our common ministry with mission and ministry as the center of its...
New Diocesan Appointees
The Bishop is pleased to welcome four new leaders serving at the Diocesan level. Below is more information about each one, along with a link to their resume. John Dragone: On the advice of Standing Committee to look at the possibility of calling for a part-time lay...
Bishop San visited St. Paul’s Trappe
It was a wonderful and busy Sunday in June! We confirmed Christin Harrison, Received Laury Casson, blessed a Veterans Memorial Plaque in memory of Skip Marvel and blessed the SAGE Homeschool Group and St. Paul’s Community Garden Project to address Food Scarcity in...
Mission Summit Changed to Saturday Only
After consulting with Mary Parmer, the decision has been made to make this year’s Fall Mission Summit: Invite Welcome Connect, a one-day event on Saturday October 8th at Holy Trinity Church in Oxford. We had initially hoped to have two separate events allowing for...
Celebration of Shared Ministry Covenant between St. Alban’s and Faith Lutheran Churches
Churches consecrate a lot of marriages. St. Alban’s consecrated a different kind of holy union on Trinity Sunday. We celebrated the Covenant of Shared Ministry between Faith Lutheran Church and St. Alban’s. In the words of Rev. Laura Dorsey, “We are… here today to...
Formation Deep Dives to Return on Monday, September 26th!
Formation Deep Dives to Return onMonday, September 26th! Monday 9/26, 12:00pm-1:00pm on ZOOM Join other Formation Leaders (Children, Youth, Family, & Adult) around the Province on Monday, September 26th for a one-hour Zoom conversation, including a round table...
Bishops Institute Fall 2022 Training announced for Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, and Worship Leader Training
Updated October 18, 2022 The Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor training sessions scheduled for October 22 at St. Stephen's Earlville have been cancelled due to lack of registrations. Training will be offered again in the spring at this site. Licensed...
Diocesan Call to Observe National Recovery Month
The diocesan Recovery Ministry team would like to remind you that September is National Recovery month. Many counties of the eastern shore, observe this month through Project Purple, a program which we have strongly supported from the outset. This annual observance...
Diocesan Annual Apportionment and Budget Allocation 2023
Diocesan Annual Apportionment and Budget Allocation 2023 “For everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.” (Luke 12: 48) My beloved in Christ, Greetings in our Lord and Savior’s...
Honorary Canon of the Church – The Reverend Charles Osberger
Honorary Canon of the Church – The Reverend Charles OsbergerUPDATE: Charlie's service of conferment was a wonderful event enjoyed by all who attended! See photos below. Diocesan Council on the recommendation of the bishop and in consultation with the Standing...
Lambeth Conference 2022: A Bishop’s Review
15th Lambeth Conference of Bishops and SpousesUniversity of Kent, Canterbury, United KingdomConference Theme: “God’s Church for God’s World” (I Peter)A Summary of a Communion Living in HopeA Poignant Moment in the Renewal of God’s Project July 26 – August 8, 2022 The...