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Bishop Sutton’s notes on the Eucharist – All are welcome and invited!

Dec 8, 2022 | Belong, Diocesan Center, Parish Ministry

This week Bishop Sutton addressed the clergy and wardens of our diocese on best suggested practices for the Eucharist, including instructions not to intinct, if possible. For decades, studies have shown that the common cup is not a significant source of disease transmission. They have also shown that putting one’s fingers in the cup transmits significantly more germs into the chalice. Our churches and those across The Episcopal Church each have specific practices around the Eucharist that are unique to each community.

Bishop Sutton addresses the 228th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

Nov 23, 2022 | Encounter, Featured post, News, Truth and Reconciliation

The Right Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton addresses the 228th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of...

Campus Ministry: an Interview with the Rev. Dr. Katrina Grusell

Sep 26, 2022 | Belong, Diocesan Center, Diocesan News, Youth Ministry

Food plays as much a key role in this ministry as prayer and conversation: Often, staff will direct students who are food insecure to attend campus ministry’s weekly meetings for the meal, regardless of their faith background. Katrina and the college students are happy to have them.

Recipe Gathering Invitation!

Sep 26, 2022 | Belong, Parish Ministry

First, in a state with great food, the absolute best is found in church festivals and fundraisers. Maryland’s food heritage has been kept alive in the countless recipe books written in our parishes. From the tip of Southern Maryland to Baltimore and out to Oakland, recipes handed down for generations and new offering, brought by recent immigrants grace the tables in our parish halls.