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Black History Month – Reflections from our TRC
During Black History month, our Diocesan Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) members are reflecting on a word each day that is relevant to the struggle for civil rights in our Country. The reflections are being posted on the TRC Facebook page. Below are the posts from this first week in Black History Month. You are invited to join us in meditating on how we can pull a little harder on that arc of history as we bend it toward justice. Follow the Diocesan Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Facebook page.
2024 Reparations Grants cycle to open January 15
The Diocese of Maryland Reparations Committee is pleased to announce that grant applications for the third round of awards from the Diocesan Reparations Fund will open on Monday, January 15. These grants are open to any organization within the geographical region of the Diocese of Maryland that has a proven history of doing the work of restoring African American and Black communities, as well as to startups whose mission and goals are the same.
Landmark partnership brings new life to church property in Baltimore City
In the heart of Baltimore City’s Waverly neighborhood, a historic collaboration is set to breathe new life into our cherished St. John’s Episcopal Church property. At a recent press conference held November 21 in the sanctuary, community leaders, including Councilwoman Odette Ramos, unveiled a landmark partnership between the Sutton Scholars program, the BIT Center, and the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland.
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Diocesan Staff Announcement from Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent
Today, I am happy to announce that the Rev. Kristin Krantz will also join our staff on January 15, as Canon for Transitions. In this role, Kristin+ will work closely with both the clergy and laity in supporting congregations as they navigate the complexity of leadership change.
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St. Mary’s, Hampden, Part II
Saint Mary’s Outreach Center was begun in 2002 to respond to social and economic needs of the community, and the Episcopal Housing Corporation along with St. David’s Thrift shop were its first tenants. The Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, dedicated to producing affordable classical theater, used the church building as a theater for several years.
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St. Mary’s, Hampden, Part II
Saint Mary’s Outreach Center was begun in 2002 to respond to social and economic needs of the community, and the Episcopal Housing Corporation along with St. David’s Thrift shop were its first tenants. The Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, dedicated to producing affordable classical theater, used the church building as a theater for several years.
St. Mary’s, Hampden, Part I
Since the beginning of the century, small stone houses had been built for the mill workers in the area, and outsiders called the area “Slabtown,” presumably because of the architecture of the small houses. Both the inhabitants and the new stake-holders disliked the name, and Henry Mankin came up with the name Hampden, which sounded more distinguished.
Landmark partnership brings new life to church property in Baltimore City
In the heart of Baltimore City’s Waverly neighborhood, a historic collaboration is set to breathe new life into our cherished St. John’s Episcopal Church property. At a recent press conference held November 21 in the sanctuary, community leaders, including Councilwoman Odette Ramos, unveiled a landmark partnership between the Sutton Scholars program, the BIT Center, and the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland.
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Join Bishop Carrie for a listening session in January
I am deeply enjoying getting to know you. Just yesterday, I heard myself tell a friend that the Diocese of Maryland is already home to me. I am so grateful for that and would love to hear more from you and learn more about our diocese. I’m asking for the gift of your time and your stories.
Harmony of Learning: Sutton Scholars and Bit Center combine resources to reshape St. John’s Episcopal Church, Waverly for community growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2023 [Baltimore, MD] – The Sutton Scholars® High School Enrichment Program and The BIT Center are pleased to announce their upcoming partnership on the historic property of St. John's Episcopal Church in Waverly, Baltimore. This...
Community is not scarce. Our Youth need it, and so do we.
Youth need a place to feel loved and accepted without having to work hard to prove themselves worthy. Young adults need help in figuring out who they are and where they belong. All of these things are what made me a believer as a young person, and they are why I take my rowdy kids to church.