NEWS
Here’s where you’ll find good news stories about how we–as a diocese, as parishes, and as individuals–are drawing people to Jesus and embodying His love for the world by growing our skills as leaders, deepening our faith, and striving for justice.
Diocesan Staff Transitions
As we begin the programmatic year, it is with great pleasure that we introduce three new staff members to the diocesan team.
¡Felicitaciones al Obispo-electo John Harmon!
El 19 de agosto, el clero y los delegados laicos de la Diócesis Episcopal de Arkansas eligieron al Reverendo John Harmon, Rector de la Iglesia Episcopal Trinity, Washington, DC ¡para servir como su obispo! Les pido que se unan a mí para felicitar al Padre Harmon por su nuevo llamado y orar por él y su esposa, la señora Keeva Harmon, mientras se preparan para el ministerio que les espera.
Congratulations to Bishop-elect John Harmon!
On August 19th, the clergy and lay delegates of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas elected the Rev. John Harmon, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, DC to serve as their bishop! Please join me in congratulating Father Harmon on his new call and praying for him and his wife, Mrs. Keeva Harmon, as they prepare themselves for the ministry that awaits them.
Veranito – El campamento de verano en la pequeña iglesia con un gran corazón
Este pasado año, la parroquia de St. Thomas de Dupont Circle ha estado profundamente involucrada en dar la bienvenida a los inmigrantes recién llegados a DC y ayudarlos a instalarse aquí o a llegar a su destino final en Estados Unidos.
Veranito – The Summer Camp at the Little Church with a Big Heart
This past year, St. Thomas’ Parish, Dupont Circle, has been deeply involved in welcoming newly arrived immigrants to DC and helping them to get settled here or to reach their final destination in the States. As people settled in short-term housing in the hotels on New York Avenue NE, the parish stayed in touch, supporting families as they could.
Parish History: The Stories That We Tell
Upon arriving at St. Paul’s, Waldorf in 2014, I quickly learned that the fastest way to stoke a fire was to ask about the former balcony. Like most parishes established in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, St. Paul’s balcony was in fact a gallery for the enslaved.
Historia Parroquial: las historias que contamos
Cuando llegué a St. Paul, Waldorf en el 2014, rápidamente aprendí que la manera más rápida de causar un incendio era preguntar sobre el balcón dentro de la iglesia. Como muchas parroquias establecidas en los siglos diecisiete y dieciocho, el balón de St. Paul era una galería para esclavos.
Faithful Financial (Best) Practices
Central to the mission of the congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington is the responsible stewardship of resources. This is a commitment that extends to both spiritual and material matters. As people seeking to follow Jesus and deepen our discipleship, it is our duty and our privilege to embrace faithful financial practices that reflect our devotion to God and to the well-being of our communities.
5 Ways to Invite God into the Center of Your Back to School Routine
The beginning of a new school year is just around the corner and with it comes some big feelings for students, families, and educators. Churches can provide a grounded community of support in the midst of transition. As the back to school rush approaches, consider inviting families to view this time as an opportunity to grow in faith.
Confronting Racial Injustice via the Way of Love
In The Episcopal Church, we are guided by the vision of becoming Beloved Community – a community focused on persevering in resisting evil, striving for justice and peace among all people, and respecting the dignity of every human being.
