Christ Episcopal Church in Dover is preparing to say goodbye to its longtime lay minister and Director of Music Jon Rania. A formidable presence in the community since he started in 2007, Rania is leaving to accept a new call in February as director.
The recently formed Central Delaware Interfaith Alliance has adopted a mission statement for its organization. At an Oct. 12 meeting, group members voted on the mission statement to help with their vision and blueprint for future work. The process.
May 19, 2021
Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will screen the documentary “For They Know Not What They Do” June 2 and host a screening and discussion June 4. FILE PHOTO
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will screen the documentary “For They Know Not What They Do” via Zoom at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, and in person at 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 4, at UUSD, 30486 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes.
State Sen. Sarah McBride will join a post-film discussion at 8 p.m., June 4, in person and on Zoom. The movie, whose title is based on a biblical expression, is a compelling, award-winning documentary that shows the uneven path to equality for LGBTQ persons. It follows four families who are navigating issues of faith regarding sexual orientation and gender identity of their children. The screening is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
May 13, 2021
Brennan Ferris
The Most Rev. W. Francis Malooly, apostolic administrator for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, will ordain Brennan Ferris, a seminarian for the diocese, to the Transitional Diaconate at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 15, at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington.
Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the event is by invitation only. It will be livestreamed on the diocesan YouTube channel, YouTube.com/DioceseofWilmington.
Ferris, who will turn 26 this month, is a native of Wilmington and graduate of St. Elizabeth elementary and high schools. He earned his undergraduate degree in Catholic theology while at the College Seminary of the Immaculate Conception at Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. He is currently working on his advanced degree at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore.
May 12, 2021
Closing the Gap Retreat organizer Carolyn Berl said, “I think we can all agree on one thing; this last year and a half has been a wild ride with isolation, fear, uncertainty and polarized opinions. I personally took this as challenge and dove deep into the intellect of the higher frequencies that now envelop the earth. I am now very excited to share the tools and insights I’ve discovered for personal growth and universal communication. It’s important to understand that we’re living in an entirely new paradigm, one that is both multidimensional and complex, and also one that can be tricky to navigate and understand.”