St. John’s Church, Havre de Grace and the Parish of Oystermouth and All Saints, Mumbles form a bond of prayer, mission and mutual affection

Sep 3, 2019 | Belong, Diocesan News, Parish Ministry, Prayer and Worship

Rev. Evans also noted that our two churches both are mission-oriented churches, serving the needs of our respective communities in several ways each week. Our two communities share long histories of oyster harvesting – the oyster beds of Oystermouth almost wiped out by disease in the early 20th century, the oyster beds of the Chesapeake also threatened but now revitalizing.

Embracing Oneself as an Icon

Aug 19, 2019 | Belong, Formation, Prayer and Worship

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.

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

Aug 6, 2019 | Archives and History, Belong, Encounter

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: How Does the Episcopal Church Make Decisions?

Jul 10, 2019 | Archives and History, Belong

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.