UPCOMING EVENTS
These events are subject to change without notice, so please call ahead for confirmation.
Blessing of the Bikes & Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, May 17, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., at Church of the Ascension, Claymont. After breakfast, we will have a brief service in memory of friends, fellow bikers, and military personnel in recognition of Armed Forces Day, followed by the blessing of the bikes. All bikes are welcome! Breakfast is $8.00 for adults; one child (10 and under) is free with each paid adult.
Do you ride a bike in New Castle County? Enter Habitat for Humanity's "Bike To Build" bicycle ride, Saturday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. For details, click here to visit their website.
Cathedral Choir School Book Sale, Saturday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of Saint John.
If you enjoy finding a good book at a great price and don’t mind reading one that is gently used, you’ll find second hand books for sale – from used copies of bestsellers to rare items – as well as delicious baked goods. All of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Cathedral Choir School of Delaware’s upcoming New York City Choir Tour in June.
Youth Council Meeting, Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m., Trinity Parish, Wilmington. Click here for details.
 A Day in Old New Castle, Saturday, May 17. Join the parishioners of Immanuel Episcopal Church on this, the oldest house and garden tour in the U.S. This year’s beneficiary will be the Food Bank of Delaware’s “Backpack Program.”
Evensong, Saturday, May 17, 4:00 p.m., (Note corrected date!) Immanuel on the Green, New
Castle. Featuring Immanuel's Choir of Women and Men, presented as part of A Day in Old New Castle.
Details: 328-2413.
Combined Service at Prince George’s Chapel, Dagsboro, Sunday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. St. Martin's-in-the-Field, Selbyville and St. Mark's, Millsboro, will be worshipping together at historic Prince George's Chapel in Dagsboro. The Rev. David Archibald, who serves both congregations will conduct the service and be the Celebrant at the Eucharist. Built in 1755, Prince George's Chapel had its beginning as an Anglican chapel-of-ease, serving the northern outlying area of Worcester Parish, Maryland. Following the American Revolution, it became an independent parish church in the Diocese of Delaware. The State of Delaware was deeded the property in 1967 and it has been restored and reopened as a museum. For further details, please contact Ed Burton at 732-9370.
Overnight Spiritual Retreat, May 19-20. The Spiritual Companions of the Diocese of Delaware invite you to join them at the Franciscan Spiritual Center in Aston, PA. The Rev. Carlyle Gill, Priest Associate at St. Peter’s, Lewes, the retreat leader, is an experienced spiritual director, with a specialty in centering prayer. Richard Rohr in Everything Belongs wrote, “Prayer is not primarily saying words or thinking thoughts. It is a stance. It’s a way of living in the Presence, living in awareness of the Presence, and even enjoying the Presence. The full contemplative is not just aware of the Presence, but trusts, allows, and delights in it.” The cost is $55 per person. For details contact Barbara Tucker at 571-9457, or Phillip Stephens at 656-5443 ext. 109.
 Christian Ed Workshop Offered at Three Locations: Tuesday, May 20, 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Wesley U.M. Church in Dover; Thursday, May 29, 6:30-9:00 p.m. at First U.M. Church, Chestertown; and Saturday, June 7, 9:30 a.m. - noon at St. Albans Church, Wilmington. Paula Hartzell of the Interfaith Resource Center and Madeline Beall of Cokesbury will review Christian education curriculum styles and what to look for in the decision-making process. We will review prevailing trends and denominational preferences regarding Christian formation. You will hear about changes in the offerings of current popular programs and get a sneak peak at the new curricula including Rock Solid, the new program from Abingdon / Cokesbury. Each participant will receive a comparison chart listing over 50 curricula from over a dozen publishers, their source information, educational approach and pricing. There will be time for browsing samples of many of the curricula. The cost of the event is $5 per person or $10 for 3 persons from the same church. For details and reservations, please call 1-800-336-6152.
Delaware Interfaith Coalition of Aging, Wednesday, May 21. The theme of this annual spring conference is “Giving Meaning to Life, Leaving a Legacy.” Older Delawareans will share the legacies they created in politics, education, volunteering, and the arts. Advanced registration is recommended as seating is limited. Registration fee is $20 before May 7, $25 after May 7. The fee includes lunch which will be catered by “Leounes’ Catered Affairs.” Conference location is Congregation Beth Emeth, 300 West Lea Boulevard in Wilmington. For details, contact Wayne Blancett at 478-3875.
Memorial Day Weekend Organ Recital, Sunday, May 25, 5:00 p.m., at St. Peter's, Lewes. Organist George Bayley will be joined by harper and organist Margaret Love in music for two organists and music for Celtic Harp and Organ.
Conference on Aging, Wednesday, May 28. Delmarva Faith in Action and ShoreCan Volunteer Center invites representatives of the faith, health and social service communities to a conference that will address the needs of the fastest growing segment of our population, the elderly. It will be held at Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD. For details, contact Suzanne Johnson at 410-742-0505.
Out to the Ballgame, Friday, May 30, 7:05 p.m., in Philadelphia. We’re doing another Night at the Ballpark this year. The Phillies will play the Florida Marlins at Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia. We’ll have burgers, dogs, all the fixins, potato salad, Philly soft pretzels, chips, assorted ice cream, soda and beer. The inclusive cost, food and game, is $50.00. This is a great price for what we are getting. We are limited to 80 tickets. Contact Jim Robertson at 215 836 0259 for tickets and details.
125th Anniversary, Cathedral Choir School of Delaware, May 31 - June 1. Click here for details of this two-day celebration of 125 years of music appreciation at the Cathedral Choir School. A history tour of the Cathedral and Brandywine Village will be given at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31. There will be a Festal Evensong at 4:45 p.m., also on Saturday, May 31. Then, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, there will be a Choral Eucharist Service. All events take place at the Cathedral Church of Saint John and are free and open to the public.
Clergy Get Together With Bishop Tennis, Thursday, June 5, 2:30 p.m. Cabell Tennis was our diocesan bishop from 1986 to 1997. His visit to Wilmington provides a good opportunity for the clergy of the diocese, especially those who served during his episcopate, to get together. To that end, you are all invited to an informal gathering in the Common Room of the Cathedral Church of Saint John. I hope many will take advantage of this opportunity for fellowship and renewal of contacts. Click here to RSVP to the Very Rev. Bill Lane, but feel free to come even if you can’t commit until the last moment.
 Carnival Midway for St. Michael's School and Nursery, Saturday, June 7, 6:00 p.m., at Christ Church Christiana Hundred. Click here to order tickets for this very special evening for grownups who like to play. Proceeds will benefit children in need of scholarships. For details, call 656-3389.
 Lambeth Conference, London, England, July, 2008. Click here to learn more about this gathering of 800+ Anglican bishops from all over the world. Bishop Wright will be attending.
Delaware Day at the Washington National Cathedral, Sunday, September 14. For details, call your county representative:
Kent County, Gale Thornbury, 698-9080;
New Castle County, Pat Walbert, 656-6086; or,
Sussex County, Bernie Brown, 945-9156.
Delaware ECW Annual Gathering, October 18, 2008. The Annual Gathering of the Episcopal Church Women of Delaware will be held October 18, 2008 at St. Peter's Church in Lewes, DE. This year's theme will be the Milennium Development Goals with a focus on women and poverty. Click here to see the ECW page on this website.
Diocese of Delaware in the Holy Land – January 21 to February 5, 2009. Clergy and laity alike are invited to participate in the Diocese of Delaware’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land in January, 2009. The pilgrimage will be based at Saint George’s College in Jerusalem. The fee for the course will be $2,260. The fee covers room and board, all course transportation, and the program itself. Air fare and ground transportation are additional. Please contact the Very Reverend William B. Lane at the Cathedral Church of St. John 302-654-6279 or laneiii@hotmail.com for details.
Caregiver Series Offered by Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), all year long. Christiana Care’s Visiting Nurse Association now offers valuable education through a Caregiver Education Series to assist those serving as caregivers. Whether you are caring for a spouse, parent, other relative or friend, you can benefit from this educational series led by experienced VNA professionals. The Caregiver Education Series is also ideal for a wide variety of health care professionals, community leaders and others in contact with caregivers. For dates, times and locations of VNA’s Caregiver Education Series or to register, click here.
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NEWS ITEMS
 Health Care for everyone in Delaware? Click here to learn of statewide efforts to provide health care to those currently without health insurance. The Community Healthcare Access Program, or CHAP, is operated by the Delaware Health Care Commission in collaboration with the Medical Society of Delaware.
 Episcopal Relief and Development responds to Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. Click here to learn how churches and individuals can help those affected by this deadly disaster.
Riki Burton joins Bishop’s Staff as Financial Consultant during Business Manager’s Sabbatical. Ms. Riki Burton of Lewes, DE has agreed to serve as part-time Financial Consultant during Judith Gregory’s four-month sabbatical. From May 1 to August 31, Riki will spend two days per week (Mondays and Wednesdays) assisting the Finance Department of the Bishop’s Office by assuming some of the Business Manager’s responsibilities and functions. She will also review current policies and procedures within the finance office tasks, and make observations and recommendations regarding policies, procedures and distribution of work. Riki’s earlier work experience includes assisting the CFO of Beebe Hospital and Account Services Coordinator for United Healthcare. She has experience as a Benefits Enrollment Manager. With her vast expertise, we are delighted that Riki Burton will join the Bishop’s Staff during Judi Gregory’s sabbatical. Please be sure to welcome her. Riki’s office hours will be Mondays and Wednesdays. Her phone extension and e-mail address are on our staff page.
Click here to see the May issue of our newspaper, the Delaware Communion, now on-line.
 Photographs from the 223rd Convention. Take a look at the delegates who met in Laurel, Delaware, hosted by the generous members of St. Philip's Church, the Rev. Rita Nelson, Rector (shown at left).
Election Results of the 223rd Diocese of Delaware Convention including deputies to the General Convention in 2009.
Transition Updates: Trinity Church has called their new rector, The Rev. Patricia Downing (see below). Immanuel Church, Highlands is interviewing candidates. St. Thomas’s is beginning to interview in May. Other parishes in transition are St. Anne’s, Middletown; the Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew; and St. Albans.
 New Rector called to Trinity Parish, Wilmington. The Rev. Patricia Steinecke Downing comes to us from Good Shepherd Parish in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she has served as Rector since 1997. She will begin her service in August.
Church of the Ascension, Claymont, has a new website. Click here to see what this active church is about, including an air guitar contest and a blessing of the bikes.
 Presiding Bishop urges action on global warming, international lending.
 ECW Project for 2008 will benefit the Seamen's Center of Wilmington. Volunteer! Donate a guitar or a bicycle! Make a monetary donation! Click here for details.
 Profile of George Bayley: Music Beyond the Parish: George Bayley imports music (and musicians) from the world to St. Peter's, Lewes. Even more, he exports music from Lewes to the world. Click here to read a profile of George Bayley.
St. David’s Day School Summer Camp: Great field trips and themed weeks, including arts and crafts, and, new this year, Mad Science Week. Full or half days are available. Registration forms and more info is available by clicking here to send an e-mail or call 475-3747.
 Judi Gregory in Sudan: The business manager for the Diocese of Delaware, and
member of the Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew, is taking a sabbatical leave through August to work as a financial consultant for the Episcopal Church of the Sudan. Details of her preliminary visit in February are on-line now. (Posted May 2, 2008.)
 Think Summer! Camp Arrowhead
Registration Begins! The Diocese of Delaware is blessed to have a gem of a camp for kids entering third through eleventh grades. In January, all parishes and previous campers should have received their 2008 camp brochures. Send in those registrations, so you can secure your preferred sessions for this summer. Visit www.CampArrowhead.net to learn more and to download registration forms. [posted 2/11/2008]
On-Line Diocesan Calendar: If you are scheduling an unusual event, please send the date, time, and location by e-mail to Pat Hall for inclusion in the on-line Diocesan Calendar.
DoLA's "Bundles of Hope" - The Diocese of Louisiana offers a way to honor family and friends and to help hurricane relief efforts. Click here for details.
 Need A Great Gift? Try the Gifts for Life on-line catalog on the Episcopal Relief and Development's website. Through Gifts for Life you can help achieve the
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Hurricane Relief: To help people affected by hurricanes, click here to make a donation to Episcopal Relief & Development’s “Emergency Relief Fund" or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development “Emergency Relief Fund,” P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116. Relief for Hurricane Katrina's victims continues locally.
Looking for inspiration? Our Profiles section features people reaching out beyond their individual churches to the world. Click here to see who is rebuilding New Orleans and greeting nearly every ship that docks at the Port of Wilmington.
WANT ADS
WANTED: Program Director at Camp Arrowhead and Diocesan Coordinator for Youth Ministry. This newly-created, full-time position will provide even more opportunities for our youth. Click here for details.
WANTED: Communicator. The Dioscesan ECW Board is in search of a volunteer publicist for Board activities and events. Computer skills a plus but not necessary. Click here to send an email to Rose Sombar or call her at 684-0313. [Posted 5/14/2008]
WANTED: Full-Time Educator. Christ Church Christiana Hundred seeks a full-time educator to lead the ministry for children and youth, working in partnership with the clergy, staff, and members of the parish. The candidate should possess talents in education, faith development, organization, management, communications, and energy for the work of ministry. To apply please contact the rector, the Rev. Ruth Lawson Kirk, at 655-3379. [Posted 5/8/2008]
HELP WANTED: Part-time Parish Administrator at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington, DE. This position requires a person with strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work with a diverse population, proven ability to manage multiple tasks, a self-starter, and experience in a church or non-profit environment. Excellent computer skills with Microsoft, QuickBooks and church software. The position would be 15-20 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Send resume to 2320 Grubb Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 or fax to 529-1135. Questions? Call 475-4688. [Posted 3/2/2008]
Wanted: Organist - Music Director at St. James, Newport. Part time position. Rogers 905B 3-manual digital organ, with midi capabilities and PS-300S sequencer and also a new digital Yamaha Clavinova piano. Immediate responsibilities include liturgical music and assisting with children's music program. In the future help to recruit and direct an adult choir. St. James also has chimes and bells to enhance the music program. St. James Episcopal Church, 2 S. Augustine Street, Newport, DE. Phone and Fax (302) 994-2029. [Posted 2/14/2008]
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