We set out with the goal of having a retreat at Claggett that catered to the 21 to 31 age group. The young adults of the church. The wayward sheep.
Wayward Sheep young adult retreat offers sustenance
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TELLING THE STORY OF OUR DIOCESE
From the Archives: The Impact of World War I on the Diocese of Maryland
The United States declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917, Good Friday, entering the hostilities which had been going on in Europe since 1914. Eventually, the U.S. would send over 2 million soldiers into the war, calling it “The War to End All Wars”.
Baltimore Sun – Holy communion: As they observe Advent, two churches in the Towson area prepare to merge into one
The Rev. Loree Penner, left, and the Rev. Kristofer Lindh-Payne, are co-pastors of the new St. Thomas/Epiphany Episcopal Parish in Timonium. (Cody Boteler / Baltimore Sun Media Group) By Cody BotelerBALTIMORE SUN MEDIA DEC 16, 2019Read the story in the...
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From the Archives: Christmas
The earliest mention of Christmas found in our Archives collections dates from December 23, 1756. The Rev. Thomas Bacon, rector of St. Peter’s Parish in Oxford, Talbot County, wrote to Henry Callister, an Oxford merchant.
Radical Hospitality: How Campus Ministries Challenges Us to Look Beyond our Church Doors
Radical Hospitality is the commitment to serving those on the margins of society. How do we as Christians live into Jesus’ commitment to serving those who the status quo, our justice system, and even other faith traditions have?
“There was a mouse for want of stairs, ran up a rope to say his prayers.”
As a child, Isaac loved to read and loved rhyming verse. One evening during family devotions, he saw a mouse climbing up the bell-pull and was heard to giggle. When questioned by his father, the reply was, “There was a mouse for want of stairs, ran up a rope to say his prayers.” This angered his father, who threatened punishment, and prompted the reply, “O father, do some mercy take, and I will no more verses make.”
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Episcopal Service Corps – A Gilead’s Narrative by Jess Pandolfino
Living in Baltimore opened our eyes to the daily struggles of poverty and racial tension around us. I had no idea how many people in our city lack access to basic needs: fresh food, literacy programs, a safe shelter, and a network of emotional and social support. I always knew that I grew up in a privileged world, but I had no idea just how privileged I was until we took an anti-racism training together as a group.
Theological Reflection to Go for Advent
The Diocese of Maryland’s Christian Formation Council is offering an advent video series as a personal or group formation opportunity – Theological Refection to Go! It’s a great way to see God acting in your and in the life of the world through culture, our religious traditions and scripture. Take a few minutes to reflect on each video below with attached questions
St. Thomas’, Towson and Epiphany, Timonium to join together as one
[Timonium, MD] In the past 6 months, the congregations of St. Thomas’ in Towson and Epiphany in Timonium have engaged in an intense process of discernment that has prompted leadership from both Episcopal congregations to decide unanimously to merge and become one,...
FROM OUR DIOCESAN CENTER
Feast Day of William Lloyd Garrison and Mary Stewart, Prophetic Witnesses, 1879
by Angela Furlong “May we prefer nothing to loving God and loving our neighbor. And may our faith make us well. Amen." Today, our church commemorates William Lloyd Garrison and Maria Stewart, both devout believers, ministers of justice, and prophetic witnesses....
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Watch the Rev. Flo Ledyard’s homily at the memorial service for the Rev. Alice Bassett-Jellema
Nov. 16, 2019
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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January 10, 2020
Happy, Happy Birthday to our #bishop Sutton. We love you and couldn’t ask for a better leader. May #God bless you and grant you your best year yet! You are a #blessing to us! #happybirthday #episcopal... -
January 8, 2020
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January 3, 2020
Back at it today with an extra Bishop, to boot. Welcome back, Bishop Ihloff! We had fun taking your new official photos for the Diocese of Maryland! We’re looking forward to a great 2020 with you. #bishopihloff... -
January 2, 2020
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