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SAINT PETER’S KEYS Newsletter of Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, Lewes, Delaware

February 2017 Volume 13, Issue 2

Dear People of Saint Peter’s,

Recently, Sheila and I went to see the film, Hidden Figures. It is quite a remarkable movie that details the real experiences of female African-American mathematicians at NASA during the space race of the early 1960’s. For myself, this was also hidden history about our nation, for while I knew about discrimination against women and blacks as part of the civil rights battles of that decade, it is quite another to “drill down” and witness the dramatization of real life experiences. I urge you to see this movie!

February is Black history month and an appropriate time for us to seek out the hidden histories of our nation, as what we encounter in Hidden Figures. For instance, do you know about St. Peter’s own history as it pertains to African-Americans? Like most things, it is a mixed bag. Our congregation began in 1681 with English colonists petitioning the Church of England to send a priest to serve this community. As the demands for clergy where quite high in the colonies it took over two decades for one to arrive and begin the work in earnest. The Rev. William Becket did much to organize and expand our fledgling family of faith. The sad part of the story is the source of his income because his salary came from the missionary group, the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. This organization was largely funded through slave plantations in the Caribbean. In addition, our congregation provided two

slaves to help work the glebe we provided for him. As far as we know, they were enslaved their entire life because Fr. Becket did not free them upon his death. These truths are difficult to understand and even imagine for many of us in the 21st century.

On the other hand, according to the history of the diocese by Charles Silliman, during the eighteenth

century, the clergy of Saint Peter’s were the only clergy on the Delmarva Peninsula willing to baptize slave children. As hard as it is to comprehend, black slaves were considered only partially human and in some of the minds of the time,

there was a question of whether or not they had a complete soul. Unfortunately, our liturgical records are lost for this time period, but it is important to note that the first African-American priest in the Episcopal Church, the Rev. Absalom Jones, was born on a plantation not far from Lewes. It is possible that one of my predecessors baptized him. An Icon of this good and faithful pastor has hung in the chapel since I came to Lewes as your Rector.

Hidden histories and hidden stories are all part of the context of where we are today as a nation. We as the people of the United States have much to celebrate and God has certainly blessed us richly. Yet, we cannot move forward by focusing only on the positive aspects of our past experiences for to do so is to forget the lessons we have learned and can even doom us to repeat them. At each baptism, as the people of God, we have all promised to “Seek and serve Christ in all persons and respect the dignity of every human being.” These are awesome words and not an easy undertaking if we truly commit ourselves to the words of our lips. Yet, we persevere, knowing that through the Holy Spirit we can be agents of change, purveyors of grace, seekers of justice and mercy.

To this end, I commend to you the work of some of our own members who are seeking to trace not only the history that has brought us to this point, but also help us unlock a new future beyond prejudice and racism. Dr. Aimee Wiest is facilitating a book group at the

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IntheFebruaryIssue!

Rector’sArticle...........................................................1–2GlobalMissionOutreach/Men’sBreakfast.........2StephenMinistry/PancakeSupperAshWednesday...........................................................3MusicNotes/WaterJustice......................................4ChristianFormation/LentMadness......................5Rector’sWardenReport/AllianceEvents............6ChiliCook‐Off/WelcomeHomeFatherMark......7This’nThat/IconWorkshop/Flowers.............8EpiscopalChurchWomen(ECW)/GreenTeam/2017PledgeTotals.......................9VestryNotes.............................................................10‐11FromtheRearPew/ArtShowInformation.......12Prayers,Birthdays,Anniversaries/WildGooseFestival..................................................13WorshipSchedule........................................................14MonthlyCalendar.........................................................15

Global Mission Committee Plans for Workshop in Haiti The Global Outreach Committee, under the absentee direction of Father Mark, has been laying the ground work for a joint Assets Based Community Development (ABCD) training conference with our friends at St. Pierre in Mirebalais, Haiti. ABCD is a program designed to guide communities to inventorying their natural and human resources and then planning community development based on those resources rather than relying on outside support – a new and self-empowering way of doing mission work, In September, Rob Morgan, from St. Peter’s, Myrlène Gabriel, from St.. Pierre, and our old friend Pere Yvan Francois from the Diocese out Haiti, attended a planning workshop in Albuquerque with the intent of sharing their ABCD training with the people of both St. Peter’s and St. Pierre as both communities look toward their developmental future and support and work together as a joint community when striving to attain those goals. Rob Morgan and John Michael Sophos spent January 12 – 16 in Haiti meeting with Pere Yvan, his wife Cecile, Myrlène, and Pere Alphonse, the Rector of St. Pierre. It was a wonderfully productive and extraordinary long weekend and our Haitian hosts were beyond hospitable. We came away from the three-day series of five business meetings (two which included additional lay leaders and vestry members of St. Pierre) and a variety of field trips to some of the outlying schools and churches that make up St. Pierre Parish, with a commitment to move forward with this dual community building project as follows: Duration and Dates. We would arrive at the workshop site in Haiti through Port Au Prince on Tuesday, June 13, and depart on Saturday June 17. The conference will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. – June 14-16.

Purpose. Bring the parishes of St. Pierre and St. Peter’s together to learn the community-development methodology of ABCD and put in effective us in our parishes. Content. A team will exchange ideas by email. The team will consist of Père Yvan, Myrlène, and Rob (the

participants in the Albuquerque workshop) plus Père Alphonse and Fr. Mark. The content may include materials from Albuquerque, physical materials, stories of successful and failed community-development and mission projects, cross-cultural exercises, and at least one field trip.

Trainers. Père Yvan, Myrlène, Père Alphonse, and Fr. Mark. Père Alphonse’s part of the training might be to relate his personal experiences with community development. Attendees. People from each parish who can understand ABCD and can be effective in communicating it to others (who can “catch and share” in Marlene's apt phrase). Père Alphonse would select 6 from S. Pierre, and we will invite 6 from St. Peter’s. (in addition to those of us on the planning committee). Location. Two sites are being considered: Saut d’Eau and Mirébalais. (a) We visited one of the parish schools in Saut d’Eau which has plenty of room in its classrooms and a magnificent setting. Accommodations would be simple, and attendees would need to bring their own mats or sleeping bags for sleeping on the floors or (b) We also visited a non-profit conference center in Mirébalais built and run by a retired Haitian couple who are Episcopalians and spent most of their collegiate and professional careers in Massachusetts. There are also optional hotels available within walking distance of the school at Sau d’Eau as an option for St. Peter’s participants who may not be able to “rough it” should we choose to hold the conference there. We, the Global Outreach Committee, invite and encourage anyone interested in being a part of or just learning more about this planned adventure to join us at our next meeting on Tuesday. February 7, at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room.

Men’s Breakfast All men are invited to the monthly men’s breakfast on the second Saturday (2/11) of

the month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Ocean Grill, 17252 N Village Main Blvd, Lewes.

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Lewes public library and I know she would welcome your participation. Drew McKay and other members of our parish have been participating in the Alliance for Racial Justice. Both of them can be reached through our church directory and the announcements for their events have been in the weekly announcement, e-blasts and elsewhere in this newsletter. I urge you to attend and engage in this work.

It has been said that “those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it.” Let us not be afraid to know more about our collective past and may it continue to inspire us to be faithful to our baptism and work for the fullness of Kingdom of God.

Please keep me in your prayers and know that you are daily in mine.

Peace,

Jeff+

Rector’s Article (continued from page 1)

In Stephen Ministry, we often find our care receivers struggling with past wrongs done to them that have significantly hurt them and continue to impact their lives. The burden of carrying the anger, sadness, or even misplaced shame of those past wrongs can be seen in many aspects of their lives and their attempts to deal with those feelings. Some minimize the significance of the event and try to bury their hurt. Others feel such hurt that their anger constantly boils within them where it can impact other relationships in unpredictable ways. Some project that anger outward and keep others at a distance to protect themselves. Some even blame or shame themselves as if somehow, they brought the wrong doing on themselves. Many have heard sermons on the need to forgive but the burden of the wrong seems too great and mistakenly believing they must forget the wrong, know that for them forgetting is impossible.

In Stephen Ministry, we learn how critical forgiveness can be. And it is not a model of forgive and forget. God knows how badly we have been hurt and wants us to heal, not deny or try to forget the unforgettable. We learn that while forgiveness is a gift of grace we give to the wrong-doer, it is equally a gift of grace to ourselves. When we genuinely try to model God’s unqualified love and forgiveness for us, we can begin to work our way through the hurt done to us and reduce the impact of that pain on our future lives. This is God’s healing grace. We forgive because we

know that God has forgiven us absolutely, immediately, and for all time. We need simply to accept it.

When I hear the wrongs some people have suffered and I feel the anger and sadness of that injustice and betrayal begin to rise in me, I can understand how challenging forgiving may be for them. Yet I have also begun to understand that when we forgive those who have hurt us, we take some of the power away from the past events to continue to hurt us as it frees us to move on with God’s power to heal. It may be a life’s work to heal but forgiving will allow us to slowly move out of the darkness of past wrongs and spend our spiritual energy on building and brightening our future relationships. In some

cases, forgiving those whose wrongs have hurt us may allow us reconciliation with that person. Sometimes reconciliation will be possible, sometimes it will not. But we in forgiving have done our part. May those of you who continue to feel the hurt of past wrongs find the power to forgive and allow God to touch that painful area of your heart and bring healing.

If you find yourself in a rough patch in your life, please know that St. Peter’s and its Stephen Ministry exists to be with you, to listen with an understanding and non-judgmental ear, and help you, with God’s help, to find your way to a better place in your life.

StephenMinistryandForgivenessofPastWrongsbyBobWardwell

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Join us for our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper! Dinner includes pancakes, sausage, scrapple, juices and coffee or tea. In lieu of charging for dinner, free-will donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated! Proceeds will benefit the Saint Peter’s Feed the Children Heart and Soul Ministry led by Christine Miller-Marcin.

Feed the Children Heart and Soul Ministry

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of the President’s Day holiday.

Worship and Distribution of Ashes will take place at 10:a.m. at Cadbury and at noon and 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary on Ash Wednesday, March 1. All are invited.

FromtheMinisterofMusic

Thank you to our newest St. Cecilia Guild donors (since December 15): Ted Becker Harvey & Allyn Fruman Helen Murphy

St. Peter’s is a Partner Site!

Water is a gift. Water is life. As water crises increase, access to safe and clean drinking water decreases. Faith communities worldwide can help.


ChoralEvensongatImmanuel,NewCastleSunday,February12|4:00p.m.

The combined choirs of St. Peter’s and Immanuel Church on the Green, New Castle sing Choral Evensong for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany in New Castle. Evensong will feature music of Edward Bairstow, Herbert Howells, and Philip Radcliffe. Under the direction of Jack Burnam and T.J. Thomas, the choirs have been invited to sing a choral residency at Ely Cathedral, UK in August 2018. Please consider travelling to charming, historic New Castle to worship with us and hear the combined choirs.

Immanuel Church on the Green 100 Harmony Street New Castle, DE 19720

LewesChamberPlayers:RussianRomanticsSunday,March5|2:00p.m.

Trio Casals, fresh from Carnegie Hall, brings to Lewes the passion and romanticism of the great Russian composers Rachmaninov and Tchiakovsky. Ovidiu and Sylvia are joined by Russian pianist, Anna Kislitsyna.

2017AnglicanMusicianinResidenceMarch17–19

Zach Fritsch-Hemenway has accepted our invitation to be our 2017 Anglican Musician in Residence. Zach is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and Yale University. He currently serves as Director of Music at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. The schedule for the weekend is as follows: Friday,March17,7p.m. Organ recital by Zach Fritsch-Hemenway Saturday,March18,10a.m. Choir rehearsal open to observers Sunday,March19,10a.m. Choral Eucharist for the Third Sunday in Lent Sunday,March19,5p.m. Choral Evensong

ChristianFormationChristmas Pageant. Many thanks to all of our children (and adults) who participated in this year’s Christmas Pageant, What’s So Special? It was a very special service!

SAVE the Dates! For those planning ahead, Vacation Bible School

2017 will take place Monday through Thursday, July 31 to August 3, and this year’s theme is Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love. Details to come!


Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his passion for the lives of the saints, Lent Madness was born on his blog “Clergy Family Confidential” which has subsequently moved locations and become “Clergy Confidential.”

The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo. The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the 32 saints. Things get a bit more interesting in the subsequent rounds as we offer quotes and quirks, explore legends, and even move into the area of saintly kitsch. If you’re not sure about terminology, check out the glossary at http://www.lentmadness.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/LENT-MADNESS-GLOSSARY.pdf.

Articles and spots about Lent Madness have appeared in the Washington Post, NPR, Huffington Post, FOXNews, NBC, USAToday, and even Sports Illustrated.

As Lent Madness continues to grow and evolve, what won’t change is the essence of Lent Madness: allowing people to get to know some amazing people who have come before us in the faith and reminding one another that there’s no reason for a dreary Lenten discipline. If this helps people connect with the risen Christ during this season of penitence and renewal, and have a bit of fun in the process, then it continues to be worthwhile.

We hope you’ll participate fully this Lent and vote with reckless abandon! Lent begins on Wednesday, March 1. Questions? Talk to Father Jeff!

WhoWillWintheGoldenHalo?

Visitwww.lentmadness.org

Do you like to write? We are compiling a devotional booklet for Lent and invite you to write a devotion for one of the days. All devotions should be 2 to 3 paragraphs long and are due by 2/15. Please contact Lorri ASAP to get a reading.

Our February Parents’ Night Out will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Children will make a Valentine for their parents. Movie will be 101 Dalmatians. Reservations a must! Contact Lorri.

—SaintPeter’sKeys February2017

February 14: Alliance Monthly Meeting The Alliance Monthly Meeting will be held at the Trinity Faith Christian Center; 7-8:30 pm. Come and give your input on the future direction of the Alliance to help us plan programs and initiatives to address racism and criminal justice reform. February 23: Book Discussion Group Begins — Registration Required! Read and discuss Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness beginning on Thursday February 23; 7-9:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware, 30486 Lewes-Georgetown Highway (US Route 9), Lewes. The discussion series continues on March 9, March 23, and April 6, 2017. The Alliance emerged after a 2015 book discussion group decided to take action after reading Michelle Alexander's book. The discussion group is sponsored by the Alliance and the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware. To reserve your place, contact Don Peterson at [email protected] or 703-963-1871.

March 7: Alliance Monthly Meeting — On the first Tuesday, instead of the second Tuesday in March! The Alliance Monthly Meeting will be held at the Trinity Faith Christian Center; 7-8:30 pm. This is the last in our Criminal Justice Reform series. Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, Leo E. Strine will attend, and Resident Judge, T. Henley Graves has been invited. These two distinguished judges will speak and answer questions from the audience about the criminal justice system in Delaware.

SDARJ is an non-partisan secular organization that educates, informs an advocates for racial justice, equality and fair opportunity. Join SDARJ--membership is free--by signing up for email bulletins at sdarj.org. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/sdarjde.

SDARJ is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax deductible. Checks can be sent to: SDARJ, at P.O. Box 306, Lewes, DE 19958.

GettheseWintereventsonyourcalendarnow!

After I accepted the Senior Warden’s position I decided I better read the job description only to find that there really is no standardized Episcopal definition. I did learn the basic job description: to assure that worship and other activities continue in this parish consistent with its mission and vision. But it also says, unlike many other denominations, that should the Rector leave or become incapacitated, I’m

supposed to be in charge. That’s more than a bit daunting. So, my first act as Senior Warden has been to redouble my prayers that Fr. Jeff stays safe, sound, and in place for my tenure and for many years to come. I urge you to do the same. I’ve considered urging him to wear protective head-gear, suspend any activity that could be physically harmful, and isolate himself from all sources of illness, but that’s just a humorous reflection on how important his work and the work of the rest of our church staff is for all of us.

I also wanted to thank all those who helped me during my 2-year tenure as Junior Warden. To Adele Fluharty and Bob Rehorst who were always there for me. To previous Jr Wardens who were there with advice when I needed it, and never there to second guess me. To those in the congregation who were so kind in expressing their concerns about the property in ways that reflected love and understanding. And to Jay Rooney who. as my Property Committee of one, took on projects that I could not do myself. As our new Jr. Warden, I know you will afford Jay the same kindness and support you showed to me.

I suspect that you are members of this parish for many of the same reasons Delores and I are here. All of us have found a place where we can be nurtured and grow spiritually among amazingly loving and accepting people. We are a congregation of people who, while more diverse than many of us realize, have come to know the love of God through Jesus in a way that makes us want to live and share that loving kindness with each other and with the world around us.

We value St. Peter’s physical location in the heart of Lewes not because it is big and new, but because its age and use are a testament to over 300 years of Christians striving to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. We leave our church doors unlocked 24/7 not because we don’t care about security, but so that St. Peter’s is always a “Sanctuary in the Heart of Lewes” for any person at any time. May our many activities continue and grow: worship and prayer, outreach locally and around the world, Stephen Ministry, protecting our planet, family ministry, music ministry and so many others. May St. Peter’s mission continue, grow, and be just as beautifully illogical as the gospel of God’s unqualified love in Jesus: healing, accepting, and welcoming all but particularly those on the margins of society.

As we begin another year at St. Peter’s may we all celebrate what binds us together as a Christian community. May we be optimistic about a world in which “…though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.” (This is Our Father’s World #651)

And may each of us strive to approach each person we encounter in our parish and on our streets as a person who God loves infinitely.

Bob Wardwell

AllianceforRacialJustice


Make a big pot of your Favorite Chili and enter it into the Contest!

Three Categories of Chili Meat | Vegetarian | Other

And/Or Make a large batch of your

Best Cornbread

Prizes for each category!

Mardi Gras Theme! Come in Costume if you wish.

OPEN MIC Musicians and Singers bring your

talents and join us for a fun night of playing and singing!

AND Cornbread

Saturday, February 25 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall

Contact the office to register!

Over 100 parishioners waited on the Lewes bridge for Father Mark’s return home from Massachusetts. Welcome home, dear friend!

St.Peter’sReadersFebruary’s (2/19 at 4 p.m.) book selection is a classic, The Nine Tailors by Dorothy Sayers. This 1934 mystery, features church bells and change ringing. Sayers’

gentlemen detective, Lord Peter Wimsey, stranded in a small English village, helps with the nine hour long, New Year’s bell ringing tradition. He is later dragged back to the village to solve an old mystery involving stolen emeralds and, of course, a dead body.

MorningPrayerWe invite and encourage you to attend Morning Prayer at 8:30 am Monday through Saturday in the Church.

This group meets every Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the Sacristy. We learn

the discipline of centering prayer and read Thomas Keating’s Open Mind Open Heart. Previous experience is not necessary—only the desire to experience the presence of God in our lives.

This‘nThat

Do you know how to knit? As our prayer list has gotten longer so has the need for PRAYER SHAWLS. If you can help, please join us at 10:30 am February 20, in the Conference Room. For more information, contact Mary Shea (302-644-2516).


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WorshipMarch28toApril2

Last year, some of you participated in our Icon writing workshop led by a member of our companion parish, Mary Jane

Miller. Mary Jane is an amazing artist and a deeply spiritual person, which can be clearly seen in her work. Not only that, but she was able to help all of us in the workshop do some amazing work as well. She will be returning to offer the class again here at St. Peter’s, March 28 to April 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Cost for the workshop is $380. Please contact the office to register. Space is limited.

GreenTeamHELPWANTED

St. Peter’s Green Team is looking for some volunteers to join with us. We have several initiatives on-going and are always looking for taking on new challenges that will further our mission to promote and live our commitment to our baptismal covenant to help preserve, protect, and improve our environment within our parish family, the community of faith, and wherever our lives impact the earth.

But our ranks have become somewhat thin for various reasons and the tasks are requiring too much time falling on too few shoulders to be as effective as we believe we should and can be. So we want to share our wealth with all who are willing to join us!

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 7, at 3:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Our meeting typically last about an hour to an hour and a half maximum. We hope to see many of you there! You are welcome to call, text, or email me, John Mears, with any questions or comments.

2017Pledge

CampaignAs of January 23, 2017

247 pledges received

totaling $450,299.92

Pledge Breakdown

77 same as last year 110 raised from last year 22 lower than last year 38 new


The Episcopal Church Women, a spiritually supportive and social organization for the women of St. Peter’s, supports the church’s mission of outreach by sponsoring two major fundraising events annually: the December Soup Luncheon and Raffle and St. Peter’s Art Show Luncheon and Raffle in July. All women of St. Peter’s are encouraged to take part in ECW activities. To receive news updates and event reminders, as well as minutes from informational meetings, send your name and email address to Teri Munz ([email protected]).

Ladies’ Nights Out are relaxed social events with no agenda other than catching up with old friends and making new ones. Guests are always welcome; bring a beverage or a sweet or savory treat to share. The next LNO will be Wednesday, February 8, 6–8 pm, at the home of Lynn Goebel, 34175 Beech Drive, in Sandy Brae, Lewes. Lynn also hosted our January Tea and looks forward to welcoming ECW friends again. Directions will be sent to those on the email list (see paragraph above).

Hosts are needed for the March and April LNOs; contact Ellen Werner ([email protected], 302-604-8444) or Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer ([email protected], 856-261-1371) for more information. Outreach. Those attending the January 11 informational meeting voted to give $500 to Reading Opens Doors, a Rehoboth-based organization that assists Habitat for Humanity families in Sussex County by buying a dictionary, encyclopedia, atlas, bookcase and books geared to the ages and interests of the children in each new Habitat home. The next Informational Meeting will be Wednesday, March 8, at 10 am, in the Conference Room. To add donation requests or other items to the agenda, contact Mary Beth or Ellen prior to the meeting. Persons requesting charitable donations should also fill out the form available in the church office. Informational meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every other month, and all women of St. Peter’s are welcome to attend. Save the Date: the annual Spring Luncheon is tentatively set for Tuesday, May 9, at Irish Eyes in Lewes. Michele Buckler, proprietor of Sand N Stones in Lewes, will lead a session on “Laughter Yoga.” Details to come! Women on Our Own is a monthly gathering of women who are widowed, divorced, or living independently. Contact Judy Cousins, 302-231-8788, or Nancy Ruscoe, 302-236-0858, for information about coming events.

—SaintPeter’sKeys February2017

VestryMinutesforJanuary Standing Committee – St. Cecilia’s Guild Since September there have been 9 concerts or liturgies and 12 more events planned through June. Lewes Chamber Players have 3 remaining concerts in their series of 5. Next one on January 29 at 2 p.m.

Zach Fritsch-Hemenway will be our 2017 Anglican Musician in Residence, March 16-19. Committee will meet January 19th to reflect on the season so far and begin planning for the 2017-18

Season. To date, 62 donors have contributed $50 or more totaling $13,685. Robert Patlan and Gordon Tanner

hosted a reception in November to thank donors. Events are an outreach effort of St. Peter’s and many new faces are in attendance as well as donors.

Treasurer’s Report Stu noted that we have positive returns from investments in our portfolio at LPL Financial. 2017 Pledge information: 247 pledges for a total of $450,299.92. 77 same, 110 raised, 22 lower and 38

new. Senior Warden’s Report Bob W. commented on what a great parish we have and how we can work on making it more available to

more people. Junior Warden’s Report Jay gave a special thanks to Bob W. for his mentoring over the past year. Parish Hall roof has been repaired and waiting for the flashing around the windows to be replaced. Continue working to determine best way to repair cemetery wall cracking, wall deterioration and mortar

pointing. Engineering Consultant has been retained to help with this process. Continues to work on remodeling plans for the Sacristy. This year’s Vestry Retreat will focus on plans on how to move forward with a proactive facility planning

and implementation process to maintain our Church, buildings and cemetery to accommodate our expanding ministries.

Sue has agreed to help Jay with property issues. Worship Attendance for recent services include: Election Day 96, Lessons and Carols 117 and Christmas Eve 648.

There have been 9 Compline services for 2016 with average of 25 in attendance each time. (Please note: there are about 20 choir members singing.)

Christian Formation About 30 men and women attended the Advent Quiet Day led by Mother Carlyle. Parent’s shopping afternoon was attended by 13 children. Gifts were made for the parents and a pizza

party was enjoyed. Next gathering will be held around Valentine’s Day. Over 60 adults and children attended the Breakfast with Santa. Proceeds benefitted Feed the Children. All-Parish Christmas Gathering welcomed around 40 children and adults. Christmas Pageant, What’s So Special? Got everyone in the Sanctuary involved in the production.

Special thanks to Sheila Bravo and her musicians for adding that special touch. Thank you to all who helped with the placement of the luminaries placed along the paths for Christmas

Eve. Banner making was held in the parish hall to welcome Father Mark home. Attack Addition Drug and Alcohol presentation will take place January 1h at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Chili Cook-Off being planned for February 25 at 4:30 P.M. Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper is being planned for February 28. Lenten Devotional is being coordinated by Lorri.

Adult Formation Icon Workshop here at St. Peter’s March 28-April 1. All invited to attend. 28-Day Ignatian program being planned. This Spiritual Exercises are a compilation of meditations,

prayers, and contemplative practices developed to help people deepen their relationship with God. Summer Spirituality Series presenters are being scheduled. EfM is going strong. Lenten Series will be presented by the Clergy on the meaning of Lent/Holy Week and Easter. Tom Ledbetter and Father Ray putting together a Men’s Study Group.

February2017 SaintPeter’sKeys—Page11Pastoral Care and Stephen Ministry Bishop Wright consecrated the Altar at Cadbury in memory of Lois Peterson. Stephen Ministry has 6 people who will complete the training in February. 40 shut-ins were visited and taken flowers before Christmas. Jim Prettyman has just about completed the cabinet being built in memory of Mende

George to be placed in the Narthex.

Parish Life January 20, twe will welcome Father Mark home by lining the Savannah Road Drawbridge as he comes

through town. February 2 the Lenten Series will begin with soup dinner and spirituality discussion. Series will run every

Thursday through April 6. April 11 will be the Seder Meal again with the Seaside Jewish Community. May 21 is Annual Parish Picnic at Camp Arrowhead. NOTE DATE CHANGE. Other activities are being planned for the year and information will be announced as they become

available. Mission and Outreach Father Jeff, Father Ray, Michael Potter and John Michael Sophos met with the Jewish Family Services

(JFS) to discuss involvement in the refugee settlement in Delaware and specially Sussex County and how we as local communities of faith can best support the resettlement program in the Lewes/Rehoboth area. John Michael encourages Vestry endorsing our participation with JFS, the Clergy and Global Outreach Committee of St. Peter’s with this program. Barbara seconded and all present agreed.

Rob Morgan and John Michael just returned from Haiti where they met with people from the area to lay the ground work for a joint Assets Based Community Development (ABCD) training conference with Ste. Pierre in Mirebalais, Haiti. ABCD is a program designed to guide communities to inventorying their natural and human resources and then planning community development based on those resources rather than relying on outside support – a new and self-empowering way of doing mission work. More details to come.

Art Show 51st Annual Art Show will be held on Saturday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Karen Fischer and Tina Wical

are co-chairs. Booth fees are $150 each. Over 200 letters with enclosures were mailed on Jan. 5 to prospective applicants. The application deadline

is March 15 (postmarked). To date, 30 applications have been received. Discussion is taking place now regarding the ECW luncheon menu at the art show. ECW will again seek Citizen’s Bank’s permission to display the 3 Featured Artists’ works in the bank’s

front window. Shelly Souder will be helping with the jury process this year. Jay Rooney and Stu Brahs will provide

guidance to Drew McKay, new logistics coordinator. The Environmental Committee is seeking new members. Karen has gotten approval for St. Peter’s art show attendees to park vehicles in the Shields parking lot. Barb Hames is coordinating publicity. Stu Brahs was thanked for asking Alison Kirk, Parks & Marina Administrator of Lewes, to arrange an ad

hoc committee which consisted of Alison, the City Manager, the Streets Dept. of Lewes, the Police & Fire Depts., and EMT service to assist with the logistics of the art show.

Rector’s Report Directory will soon be available for print. All agreed to charge $5 for each copy. Our internet is slow and Michael Potter is looking into it for us. Donated TV has been set-up in the parish hall. Lewes Historical Society is interested in our picture of Rev. William Beckett. After discussion, Jay made a

motion to make a copy of the picture and offer the LHS. LHS would pay for costs. All present agreed. We also have a picture of Thomas Norman who was Sexton of the Church for 44 years.

Jeff’s term as chair of the Community Resource Center will end soon. He will continue to support the Center but not on the board.

Youth trip to Mexico is scheduled for February 16 – 22. Jeff, Austin Ross, Ava Caruso and Jackie Ferris will be going.

Next Vestry Meeting is scheduled for February 21. Barbara made a motion to not have a February meeting since we will have the Retreat on February 24 and 25. All present agreed.

Vestry Retreat will be February 24th and 25th and next Vestry Meeting will be held on March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room.

FROMTHEREARPEW—THEBAPTISMALCOVENANT,PART3ObservationsfromE.PerrenHayes


Last time, we ended with the note that the earliest Hebrew people (Habiru) were Nomads, and lived herding sheep and other animals, as they moved carefully from oasis to oasis around the desert that was to the east of what is now Egypt. It was here that they organized their thinking about what we now call “faith:” who they are, where they come from, their function/purpose on earth considered, and how they relate to others not from their own group. The Four fundamental concepts used in these writings began to emerge here: Justice, Freedom, Equality, Sharing. The development of these concepts is outside of this writing, but not what they mean: FAITH.

Faith was/IS developed from observations of the five senses, interwoven with interpretations, developed through discussion (intellect) and worship (response.) Faith is the foundation upon which all life is based – it cannot be an individual event or state of mind in origin – yet, only as it is accepted, does faith effect an individual within a group. Faith is, in fact, the essence of the life of the group/person who live(s) within the intellectual/worship community. Although the nomads did not write in any (preserved) manner, they had the tremendous power of memory, strengthened by poetic rhythm. Using song, rhythm, and memory, they retained and further developed both discussion (language) and worship (emotion) – fundamental aspects of faith. Please note: the concepts intellectual/worship-community originated – most likely – independently from what we now call “religion” or “science.”

Because Hebrew (and many other Semitic languages) do not have a past tense of verbs, their understanding of what we call past (events/words) is quite different from our own. Their past is always current with their present. (Both successes and failures!) Faith, then, for them is not something that can be “put on and taken off” – it is always present reality. It either is resolved, or shoved into the future! However, it is never, ever, part of a defect. It is a failure of discipline: of practice, discussion, and worship. Sin, in Hebrew, is not a defect: it is failure to practice. Discipline is the essence of a community. Discipline is the individual working with others to learn an agreeable understanding of the meaning and actions of discussions from what we call “the past”, to strengthen the whole group. For the future is the only thing we might be able to affect and effect.

What then, is faith? See if this helps. Recently, while watching a football game, this happened.

A play happened where one player ran up toward the goal as fast as he could, reached a certain point, and turned, ready to catch the ball, already on its way to him. He had been slowed by a second, and so missed it. But a "flag" happened at the

other end of the field. The penalty was to re play! As penalty!!! On the replay — exactly as before, but without the delay — he turned with his arm open to the ball, and it went right into it!! This is the result of FAITH! He knew it was to be thrown to him; he knew when to turn to receive; and he caught it —because of the discipline the two of them had gone through many, many times-prepared for this moment. Faith made it pay off!! Because of discipline!!! He may even have had the number of steps counted before he was to turn to catch it. He did what discipline had taught; and what discipline had determined to happen, did happen.

THAT'S what the discipline of the Daily Office teaches us every detail of life is strengthened by just getting there; and if we continue and make it also meaningful: (a) pronouncing words; (b) developing their full meaning; ( c ) weaving that discipline into momentary life-decisions; then the new life that we put on when we were baptized (even if, as with you and me, we didn't know it then) will not fail us at the moment of need. When you read the stories of some of the ancient martyrs, you can see/hear how they could be loyal to the life of Jesus: that is the life they lived. Like St. Laurence, (died 258, pre Constantine) is reputed to have said, while being grilled over a charcoal fire, "Please turn me over —I'm done on this side!" could be assumed to be what he said, even if it was only what he might have said. His faith was so great!! Whether he said it or not, is irrelevant. Such was the great faith he inspired – seen by those who watched him die in such an evil way.

Faith is the structure of everything we – the baptized – do in every instant of our life. When we fail, it is because discipline failed. Sorrow or sadness is not the first response – we failed because our discipline slipped. Practice again, more. The power of the Scripture will support us, discipline will strengthen us and satisfaction will thrill us. Continued next month.

Artists&ArtisansSoughtforSt.Peter’s51stAnnualArtShow

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes invites artists and artisans to apply for a place in the 51st annual St. Peter’s Art Show, set for Saturday, July 1, 2017, from 9 am to 3 pm. This popular juried show features exceptional work in a variety of media, including painting and drawing, jewelry, ceramics, glass, metal work, photography, wood and fiber. All works must be original, designed and made by the artist or under the artist’s direct supervision; no commercially produced or kit items are permitted. For complete information and an application form, go to www.stpeterslewes.org and click on the “Ministries” tab on the home page; then click on “art show exhibitor’s info.” Applications must be postmarked by March 15.

PrayersJill Stevens, Mary Beth Crafts, Dorothy Crowley, Dot S., Bettylee Carmine, Gabriel Loeser, Marj Lewis, Tim Dunham, Eleanor Huber, Packard, Janet Faust, Jo Miller-Marcin, John Saupp, Jason Somerset, Bill Peterson, Jim Isaminger, Greg Martin, Stephen Leaders, Ministers and Care Receivers, Chip Dunham, Elaine Sells, Mark Harris, Mac Somers, Gibson Alula McDade, David Gleason, Zoriah Welch, Glyn Edwards, Anna Marie Kihn, Bobbie Wheeler, Janina, Eileen, Fran Okoniewski, Lois, Fred, Andy, Zach, Mary Beth, Ellen Werner, Bob, Alfred Cote, Sharon Walsh., Kerri Layton, Perren, Norm Freeman, Bob, Bernard B., Peter Grant and family, Joyce Eidell, Christopher M., Amy, Doris K., Nanci, Jill, John, La, Sandra, Fred, Laura, Emma, Ruddy, Dale, Karen Bernstein, baby Evelyn, Fran Brown, Jeff B., Ingela, Cathy, Rob, Grace, Nancy L., David Z., Bob H.

ArmedForces Phillip B, Mark F., Zachary S., Ian M., Tisha N.,

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1. Bill and Kit Zak 9. Alan and Janice Steele

12. Preston and Kathleen McCain 21. John and Mary Alice Martus, Rick and Debbie Simms

1. Mike Clemmer, Valerie Coyle 2. Joanne Frazier, Emily Wells 3. Susan Symons 4. Twain Gonzales 5. Harper Myers 6. Lorri Camilleri, Elijah Ghabour, Mikaela Gordon Suzanne Jones, Bruce Mellen 7. Kellan Feist, George Rudgers, Kathleen Thompson

8. Evan Burris, Jo Ann Miller-Marcin,

Shelly Thoroughgood 9. Jack Goins, Jerry Hames

10. Carol DeCatur, Carolyn Snyder 11. Jackie Hein 13. Denise Jackson 14. Bruce Aldred, Roselyn Mushrush 16. Ray Morris 17. Don Hein, Robert Hurwitt, Paul Kratt 18. Evelyn Kyritsis, Candy Williams 20. Christopher Myers 21. Linda Belkot, Charles Dolson, Charles Dunham, Julia Edmonds, John Myers 22. Barbara McKendrew, Alexi Nowakowski,

Patricia Quinn 23. Ralph Richardson, Marie Sipe 25. Benny Burton 27. Susan Myers, Lois Powell 28. Mary Thomson

We still have spots available! Wild Goose Festival is the largest progressive Christian festival in the United States. It is held outdoors, in the mountains of Hot Springs, NC, near Asheville. It is focused on spirituality, social justice, music, and art. The "Wild Goose" is the Celtic symbol for the Holy Spirit. The festival is supported by many mainline denominations, including the Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), and the United Church of Christ (UCC). It is also supported by progressive evangelicals and non-denominationals. Wild Goose is for anyone passionate about faith, contemplative spirituality, progressive theology, science, environmental justice, LGBTQ equality, racial justice, interfaith dialogue, ending war, story-telling, all genres of music, creating and experiencing art, and much more. Attendance is extremely diverse.

Past years have included speakers and musicians such as Fr. Richard Rohr, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Brian McLaren, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, Jim Wallis, Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox, Mirabai Starr, Phyllis

Tickle, Krista Tippett, Diana Butler Bass, The Indigo Girls, Dar Williams, Gungor, and many others. There is nothing else out there like Wild Goose Festival... all of your favorite progressive voices in one place... excited and available to talk to you and engage with you personally. They are just as excited to be there as you will be! St. Peter’s has reserved a mountain home with beds for 20, air conditioning, and a kitchen. Meals are on your own at the festival. We will be carpooling. The total cost of the trip is $400 per person, including your stay in the cabin and your festival ticket. For more information, please visit WildGooseFestival.org, or contact Michael Potter at (302) 236-2761.

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