Community Ministries

Community Ministry Jan 2025 Did you know that we have a Community Ministry group? The group is Gayle R., Melinda T. and Deacon Susan. Community Ministry actually has a line item in the budget. We would like to be able to physically do things…
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Update Sept 2024

As we are moving to Autumn, although it still feels like summer, I just wanted to take this time to update you on a number of things happening. By now, most of you should’ve noticed that Sue Kaspar was in charge of the school supply drive…
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Philadelphia Eleven Service

Sunday, 28 July 2024 I was invited to serve on the altar at the National Cathedral for the Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women as priests in the Episcopal Church. Following the service, I was fortunate enough to be…
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GC 81 Day 4

Day 4 was a historic day for all Episcopalians but for us convention deputies it was a day of highs and lows and especially emotional ones. The day started with Eucharist in all languages of the church to include French, Haitian Creole, Hawaiian,…
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General Convention 6/23/2024

Wow. Louisville is something else. I arrived safely and got settled into my room. I have a beautiful sight of the Ohio river and the sunrises are spectacular. This is the first time since COVID that exhibitors have been invited to attend and…
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On to General Convention GC81 June 2024

On June 20, 2024 I start my journey to Louisville, Kentucky for the Episcopal Church General Convention. I have the distinct pleasure of being the first Deacon from EDOW to attend a General Convention as a Deputy. I was supposed to go to the…
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April 2024

Whew! We have made it through Easter Sunday and now into the 50 days of Easter. The lead up to Holy Week was fast paced, but we had a number of beautiful services that we were able to celebrate together. Since my last Deacon’s Corner, we…
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January 2024

Happy New Year to all. I would like to thank you for the wonderful Christmas gift that I was given.  I plan to use it wisely starting with some new clergy wear.  After 5 years, it is time to replace some items and try some new ones. I also…
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A Deacon’s Passion

My ministry with Warfighter Advance is highlighted on our diocese's website.  Check it out.
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