Snow Closing InformationThe Diocesan Center will be open on Tuesday, February 9, with limited staff levels.
Clergy and parish leaders: In the event of a major snowstorm you might decide to cancel Sunday services. Here are some tips to help spread the word about your church’s decision...
Church members and clergy: Here are some things you can do when church is closed...
As discussed at Diocesan Convention last spring, and building on the good work of the past, the diocese is establishing a Commission on Truth and Reconciliation. This commission, an ongoing entity within the diocese, will expand our capacity as a diocese to be truthful with each other and to reconcile deeply across rifts that have separated us. Learn more about the Commission on Truth and Reconciliation.
February 13-14
Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore
Learn more about Absalom Jones
Forum
Saturday, Feb. 13
9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and registration
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Program featuring Mr. Franklyn Malone, Brotherhood of St. Andrew, vice president for youth (Jr. Brotherhood), youth panel, small group discussion and entertainment. Sponsored by the Maryland Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians.
Absalom Jones Eucharist
Sunday, Feb. 14, 3–5 p.m.
Conversations on reconciliation with Bishop John L. Rabb and the co-chairs of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Mr. Michael Sarbanes and the Rev. Angela F. Shepherd. From these talks we will gather names of persons interested in joining this initiative.
We are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake on January 12 in Haiti's densely populated capital Port-au-Prince and the surrounding area. This disaster has affected millions of people. The devastation is widespread and debilitating, creating a crisis in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
News from Haiti and how we can help
Visit the Diocese of Maryland's Haiti Disaster Response Page to learn more about relief efforts. (Updated 1-25-2010)
Sunflowers for OpacEvery year during Lent, the Diocese of Maryland supports a program that promotes the Millennium Development Goals. This year we will work with the Ochan Self-Help Alliance and the women and children in Opac, Northern Uganda, supporting their efforts to develop sustainable green commerce and agriculture.
Learn more about Sunflowers for Opac
The 226th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Maryland will be held April 30 – May 1, 2010, at the Marriott Hotel, Hunt Valley. Please be aware that the dates printed in the 2009 Pre-Convention Journal for this Convention were incorrect!
Visit the Convention Page for registration, certification, exhibit, and hotel information.
Minds to think, hearts to love, hands to serve...
In our Church you may touch ancient traditions and experience intelligent inquiry. It is an expansive Church, a loving Church, with strong ties to our roots as a nation. We are a thoughtful, inquiring, freedom-loving and welcoming body, and we thrive not only in the U.S., but also throughout Latin America, Asia and Europe.
We invite you to see and hear the very personal reasons we choose to be Episcopalians. Our controversies and conversations have been public. Our governance is transparent. You are free to see our imperfections, as well as share our joy in that which unites us - our openness, honesty and faith.
Do you have a question or comment? Use this e-mail address to send us a message.
Visit our Church Locator to find a Church in our diocese.
Visit the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore
Click here for directions to the Cathedral and Diocesan Center
Regarding Liturgical Practices during the H1N1 Flu ("Swine Flu") Season
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February 3, 2010
Parish E-Mailing
Developing Goals and a Vision for our Diocese
Lessons of the Day
Prayer Cycle
Visitations
Episcopal Life Bulletin Inserts
12:15 Eucharist, 12:45 Centering Prayer, Cathedral of the Incarnation. Learn more about this refreshing midday break for the soul.
Lessons of the Day
Prayer Cycle
Visitations
Episcopal Life Bulletin Inserts
12:30-6:00 p.m., St. David's Church, Baltimore. Learn more.
10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Margaret's Church, Annapolis. Proceeds will benefit the reflief effort in Haiti.
12:15 Eucharist, 12:45 Centering Prayer, Cathedral of the Incarnation. Learn more about this refreshing midday break for the soul.
Lessons of the Day
Sunflowers for Opac Project
Prayer Cycle
Visitations
Episcopal Life Bulletin Inserts
Click on the links below for webcasts in Windows Media Player and Real Player formats.
Morning Prayer
Updated daily and includes the lessons of the day
(Duration: 15 minutes)
Noonday Prayer
(Duration: 5 minutes)
Compline or
Night Prayer
(Duration: 7 minutes)
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