A WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DELAWARE |
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The Sacred Overlap As the winter chill softens into the first hints of a Delaware spring, four of the world’s ancient spiritual rhythms beat in unison. The Christian season of Lent (February 18 – April 2), the Islamic holy month of Ramadan (began on February 18th), the Baha’i 19-Day Fast (March 1 – March 19), and the Jewish holiday of Purim (March 2 and continues through Tuesday, March 3) overlap in a rare and powerful convergence. At a time when national discourse is often fractured, the 2026 calendar offers both a physical and spiritual blueprint for how Delawareans might move toward one another. Read this article authored by four religious leaders: The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Kaeton, Irfan Patel, Ormand L. O’Neal, Sr., and Rabbi Michael Beals |
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March is Women’s History MonthLeading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2026 takes place from Sunday, March 1, through Tuesday, March 31. In this pivotal moment of history, we are called to confront a range of global challenges: climate change, economic insecurity, healthcare disparities, and threats to democratic participation. These issues are deeply intertwined – and women, particularly from marginalized communities, often experience their impacts most acutely. |
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Now Let Us Sing!A Concert of Music
by, for, and about Women The Music School of Delaware Sunday, March 22, 3:00 p.m. Immanuel Highlands Church 2400 W. 17th Street Wilmington, DE Learn more here |
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In Case You Missed It … Check out the Spring 2026 edition of the Delaware Communion Magazine. Five timely reflections: - Waking Up Christian
- While it is Still Dark
- The Sacred Overlap
- Her Voice Still Echoes
- Bishop Cabell Tennis:
A Remembrance
by Bishop Wayne P. Wright
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The Strategy Lab: Your Turnat the Parish Communications Conference The Strategy Lab will be a focused session to raise your toughest communication questions and talk through practical solutions with experienced leaders and colleagues. This conference is for everyone — SIGN UP TODAY!! |
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5th Annual Parish Communications Conference Friday, March 27 | 9:30 – 3:00 p.m. Dover, Delaware |
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Sign Up to Sing — HERE! with a diocesan choir at the Blue Rocks! We’re assembling a diocesan-wide choir to sing the National Anthem at our diocesan-wide Parish Picnic at the Blue Rocks on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The game begins at 6:05 p.m., and our choir will open the evening from the field — representing the full voice of the Episcopal Church in Delaware. Everyone is welcome to join — whether you’re a seasoned chorister or simply love to sing, we’d be glad to have you join us for this joyful diocesan moment. |
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All Saints’ Church, Delmar Service of Leave-Taking (rescheduled from February 22) Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2:00 p.m. All Saints’ Episcopal Church 100 North 10th Street Delmar, DE 19940 “Your presence in Delmar could make a profound difference to the people at All Saints’, and all you need to do is show up and love them.” — Bishop Brown |
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Exploring Church Relationship Opportunities in Guatemala |
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In January, members of the Delaware Global Mission Advocacy Steering Committee participated in their first meeting with leaders from several nearby Episcopal churches in southeastern Pennsylvania, who are currently working in Guatemala. Bishop Kevin S. Brown and Bishop Ovalle from Guatemala welcome us to explore with our Pennsylvania neighbors to expand these relationships. More meetings are scheduled to continue the conversation. Projects underway within several different villages include: youth mission trip in 2027, human rights, food security, training in poultry/egg production, fruit tree planting, eco-water filter, scholarships, and Guatemala Sunday. |
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A Lenten Film Journey “Lent invites us to see more clearly — ourselves, our neighbors, and God’s work in the world. These films encourage reflection on compassion, forgiveness, loss, hope, and transformation. Use the question with each film for prayer, journaling, or group conversation.“ — The Rev. Jeff Ross Whether you watch on your own, gather a discussion group, or simply add one or two films to your Lenten rhythm, we hope this resource enriches your journey. Click the button below for the listing of daily films and questions for reflection. |
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