We believe in an unchanging God: unchanging in love, unchanging in faithfulness, unchanging in supplying comfort and peace
Responses from Bishop Brown
State of Emergency
The Episcopal Church in Delaware will adhere to the State of Emergency declaration and all modifications of the declaration by the Delaware Governor, John C. Carney. Loving our neighbor, we ask and encourage any organization using facilities within the Episcopal Church in Delaware to also follow said declarations by the governor.
Mensaje Importante en Español
Important information for our Spanish speaking friends
Resources for Unemployment
DELAWARE
- Frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 Impact from the Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance
- Delaware Department of Labor encourages emailing claims at this time
- Unemployment benefits expanded in Delaware during pandemic
- State offers help to workers laid off due to coronavirus – part-time workers can now collect unemployment
- Delaware Division of Unemployment – file an unemployment insurance claim
FEDERAL
- Finding the right help during outbreak, such as, unemployment resources, health coverage, businesses in need, families in need
- Paid sick leave and expanded family & medical leave benefits
- Guidance on unemployment insurance flexibilities
- Department of Labor
Topics of Interest
Guidance on Cloth Face Coverings from the Office of the Governor
- DPH recommendations and tutorial on face coverings, noting the primary purpose of wearing the face covering is NOT to protect yourself — it is to protect others.
COVID-19: An illustrated scientific summary by a Yale neuroscientist
- An illustration suitable for children and adults, based on scientific facts
Caring for Someone at Home
Delaware COVID-19 Testing
AA/NAÂ Information
Facebook Live – Easy and free for anyone!!Â
- You do not have to join Facebook to watch a Facebook Live video. And if you’re already a Facebook user, you do not have to log in to watch, either.
- LEARN HOW HERE
Communications Assistance for all Parishes
- Read how-to’s, suggestions, and recommendations
- Email Cynde today if you have questions
Mission Support Office
- The support staff will be working from home, but will be available by phone or email. Please do not hesitate to contact the staff at any time. They are available! 302.256.0374
Click here to view online worship services offered in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
REMEMBER … You do NOT need a Facebook account to join a Facebook Live video. Learn how here
Parish Resources
- 90-Day Extension on Benefits and Insurance Payments, Church Pension Group recognizes financial strain and challenges
- New Cares Act, good news for ministers and churches. Letter from Congress clarifies churches who may participate in this legislation.
- Guide for Churches from Christianity Today – This Concise Coronavirus Guide for Churches from CT offers tips on forming a plan, staying informed, and caring for those affected.
- Online Giving Platforms and Apps, the diocese does not endorse these platforms, but offers them as possibilities for your parish to look into.
- One License – One License is offering gratis licenses through April 15
- Hymns on Public Domain
- Facebook Live in 4 easy steps, by the Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija
- How to view Facebook Live if you do not have an account (and do not want one)
- Mission Support Staff in the Episcopal Church in Delaware
- Letter from General Convention regarding recording of Service details in your parish register
- Message from the Trustees offering a work of encouragement to all parishes invested in Master Fund A
- Message from Church Pension Group, regarding Medical Trust, group benefits, and helpful resources
Worship Resources
- Making Holy Week special for Your Family, with prayers and reflections, drawing and coloring activies, recipes, stories
- Morning Psalm and Prayer – the Episcopal Church in Delaware
- The Daily Office
- Book of Common Prayer
- Forward Movement – prayer and worship at home
- Daily Prayer – Prayer site at Forward Movement
- Daily Devotions for Families and Individuals
Praying with children:
Feeding Ministries in Delaware
Guidelines and Resources
Feeding Ministry Guidelines:
Organizations You Can Assist:
- Calvary Church, Dover Food Closet
- Cape Henlopen Food Basket
- Claymont Community Center
- Emmanuel Dining Rooms
- Episcopal Relief & Development
- Faith Victory Christian Center
- Family Promise
- Feeding America
- Food Bank of Delaware
- Friendship House
- Hanover Church Food Pantry
- Lutheran Community Services
- Our Daily Bread Ministry
- Saint Anne’s Food Bag Ministry
- Sunday Breakfast Mission
- Smyrna-Clayton Ministerium – Send Donations to:
- Care of First Presbyterian Church, 118 West Commerce St., Smyrna, DE. 19977
The Episcopal Church
- A Word to the Church on Our Thelogy of Worship, from the Presiding Bishop
- Presiding Bishop’s statement on coronavirus
- Presiding Bishop’s statement: worship changes
- Presiding Bishop’s statement: worship response to pandemic
- Concerning COVID-19
- Episcopal Relief & Developement
- Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations | Public Health and Policy Advocacy Document
Public Health
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
- State of Delaware
- Washington State Department of Health
- United Nations (UN)
Pregnancy, new babies, and positive parenting: