TELLING THE STORY OF OUR DIOCESE

Commemorating 400 years of African American History and Culture: An invitation to participate in Healing Day National Bell Ringing

Aug 23, 2019

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia Bishop James B. Magness invite Episcopal churches to take part in a national action to remember and honor the first enslaved Africans who landed in English North America in 1619 by tolling their bells for one minute on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm ET.

From the Archives: The Bishop’s on Vacation

Aug 20, 2019

Bishop Harry Lee Doll diary entry, 1957 by Mary Klein, diocesan archivistWhen our bishop goes on vacation, he is never far away from his office, no matter where in the world he is. He can be reached by email, text, or phone, in response to emergencies or pressing...

Embracing Oneself as an Icon

Aug 19, 2019

The beauty is in the possibility. We are all beloved, unconditionally. We have been gifted with the free will to share God’s love, to know belovedness and to make it known. We are icons of God’s love. And a Godly community of love is possible.

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Bishops United Repudiates Christian Nationalism, Systemic Racism

Aug 9, 2019 | Churchwide News, Diocesan News, Encounter, Featured post, Mission and Outreach

As Christians, we must work actively to dismantle the systemic racism that is part of our country’s founding narrative and that continues to fuel mass shootings and urban gun violence today. We must insist that both our fellow Christians and our elected leaders repudiate white supremacy and white nationalism and embrace humane immigration policies that follow God’s command and the Biblical imperative to welcome the stranger in our midst.

From the Archives: Part II, Religious Toleration in Colonial Maryland

Aug 6, 2019 | Archives and History, Encounter, Featured post

After the Revolution, being a member of a church called The Church of England, was obviously unpopular, and the name Protestant Episcopal Church was coined at a meeting of clergy and laity in Chestertown, Maryland, in 1780.

From the Archives: Religious Toleration in Colonial Maryland

Jul 24, 2019 | Archives and History, Encounter

Separation of church and state is an ingrained tenet of American democracy, but it was not always practiced in Colonial American colonies. In fact, several colonies had “established” (or state supported) churches during their history, including Maryland.

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From the Archives: How Does the Episcopal Church Make Decisions?

Jul 10, 2019 | Archives and History, Belong, Featured post

The word “polity” is not one generally bandied about by the average American; but to understand how our church operates, it is a good word to know. The word polity comes from the Greek language meaning “city”, and refers to the form of government used in a city or nation. In church circles, polity refers to the way a church is organized and governed.

Maryland Episcopalians participate in Pride month

Jul 1, 2019 | Belong, Parish Ministry

Several Maryland congregations participated in the Baltimore Pride parade on June 15. Memorial Bolton Hill’s Richard Finger was in charge of organizing all volunteers (60-70 people) for the parade and rector, the Rev. Grey Maggiano, was one of the judges for the parade. Another Memorial parishioner, Monty Howard, served as emcee.

From the Archives: Summer Fun at Claggett

Jun 25, 2019 | Archives and History, Belong, Featured post

Immediately after its opening in 1952, championed by Maryland’s bishop, Noble Powell, the Claggett Camp and Conference Center became a popular place for groups, both church-related and secular, to gather for outdoor recreation and camping fun.

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A Letter to President Donald J. Trump from the Leaders of Maryland’s Christian Communities

The Ecumenical Leaders’ Group of Maryland released this letter to President Donald J. Trump in response to his many tweets about Baltimore over the past weekend.

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Bishop Sutton addresses the 235th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. Practicing the way of love, especially through conflict, is the path to the fuller realization of the kingdom of God, to repairing the broken places.

Sutton Scholars® Build A Better Baltimore

Bishop Sutton and diocesan Truth and Reconciliation Commission member, Mr. Waymon Wright, speak at the Hasselbach family graveyard on the grounds of the Claggett Center

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