Ways to Support the Dream Act
The Bishop encourages all those in support of the DREAM Act to get involved. Here are three ways to get involved and lend your support.
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Press Release on Marriage Equality
Press release from Bishop Mariann in response to President Obama's endorsement of marriage equality
Proposed liturgies honor creation, offer Daily Office alternatives
The proposed new rites honoring creation include materials for observing Rogation Days, the blessing of the animals on the feast of St. Francis or the nearest October Sunday and prayers for “civic occasions” such as Earth Day or Arbor Day or blessing a community garden.
Reflections on Clergy Conference
Going to your first clergy conference in a diocese is always fraught with peril. And, since I preached at Bishop Mariann’s consecration, everyone knew who I was. I was more than a little nervous...
A Great Getaway Weekend
Located this year at the beautiful site at West River, the diocesan Middle School Retreat 2012 was a momentous event. The group created strong friendships as they explored the theme, “Loving God’s World.”
Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years of sisterhood
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, a former Girl Scout, preached at a packed April 28 interfaith service at Washington National Cathedral that celebrated a century of girl scouting.
Announcement of Canon for Congregational Vitality position
Bishop Mariann has announced the call of Ms Joey Rick to be the Canon for Congregational Vitality.
Video – Music as mission: A choral journey with John Rutter
The parish of Christ Church Christiana Hundred, just outside of Wilmington, Delaware, puts music to work in service of mission.
Episcopalians join religious voices at climate change conference
Climate activist and Episcopal priest the Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas described the Episcopal Church’s response to climate change during a conference in Washington, D.C.
Space Shuttle over Washington: View from the Cathedral
The Space shuttle Discovery made a last fly-around of the region on April 17.
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