Eastern Shore Episcopalian - Fall 2019

FALL EDITION 2019
Welcome All
Share Jesus’ Love
Serve the World
a publication of the Episcopal Diocese of Easton
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Contents:
A Note from the Bishop
Radical Love: The Jesus Way
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A Modern Model of
Monastic Life
“Our work remains sacred and central
to the life of the church in this Diocese.”
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND
Nine counties, 42 worshiping
communities, and more than
5,000 people engaged in living
out our call to welcome all, share
Jesus’ love, and serve the world.
BISHOP
The Rt. Rev. Santosh Marray
Welcome All
Share Jesus’ Love
Serve the World
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Unconditional Love
The Story of the Youth Mission Trip to
the Amazon region of Peru.
In This Issue:
01 A Note from the Bishop
02 Shining Christ’s Light: Camp Reflections
03 Snapshots of the Summer
04 Agape Ministry
06 A Modern Model of Monastic Life
08 Finding Jesus on the Amazon
09 Snapshots of the Mission Trip
10 Unconditional Love
12 Giving Sight, Receiving Hope
13 A Loaves and Fishes Story
14 Update on School for Diaconal Studies
15 Diocesan Events & Fall Preview
Cover Photo: Members of the Peru Mission Team play games and
enjoy time with children in the village of San Jose in the Amazon
region of Peru.
In the first installment of
this three-part series on our
Diocesan Vocation, discerned by
the diocesan family, we shared
what it means to be a welcoming
and radically hospitable church.
Our focus now turns to the
challenge of living out our call to
share as a people of faith, JESUS’
LOVE.
We are shaped and formed out
of God’s unconditional love for
the human family which in turn
calls us to go out into the world
and share this experience and
joy with the world in every way
possible. The early church father,
St. Augustine wrote, “You who
have been born again in Christ,
listen to God speaking through
me: “Sing to the Lord a new
song” (Psalm 149:1). You say,
“Well, I am singing!” Yes, you
are singing but don’t let your life
contradict your words. Sing with
your voices, sing also with your
hearts; sing with your mouths,
sing also with your behavior. Do
you want to sing God his praises?
Be yourselves what you sing.
You are his praise if you lead
good lives”.
The glorious illustration of love
is to embody Jesus’ love. He
shared his Father’s love, selflessly
and unconditionally, by allowing
himself to be sacrificed for the
good of others. This love begins
in and among our family but it
extends beyond our immediate
confines, beyond persons of
like-mindedness who think, act
and look like us. Jesus loves the
vulnerable, the homeless, addicts
and recovering addicts, the
needy, and all those individuals
to whom we are least likely to be
drawn toward at a first glance.
He loves refugees, immigrants,
and outcasts - he was himself
a refugee and immigrant in his
infancy. The list of those readily
despised by society goes on, yet
the gospel narrative shows us
over and over that Jesus was as
comfortable in their presence as
he was among the disciples.
Be mindful of the fact that in
living the love of Jesus there
are no winners or losers. In
love we must always seek to
share not only ourselves and
possessions unconditionally but
our knowledge, wisdom and
generosity of spirit. When this
life is over the world may say of
us that our lives weren’t in vain
and the world is a better place
because we passed this way.
Let us be true to ourselves
and live as faithful disciples,
ambassadors and friends of our
Lord. By this, we will give the
world an opportunity to see
Jesus’ love shine through our
lives lived out in radical love.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
A publication of the Bishop and Diocese of Easton
Copyright 2019 The Bishop and Diocese of Easton
Published Quarterly
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Eastern Shore Episcoplian (ESE)
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OFFICE AND MAILING ADDRESS
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The Right Reverend Santosh Marray
Bishop of Easton
Joanne Fisher
Director of Communications,
Senior Editor & Creative Designer
The Reverend Loretta Collins
Deacon, Editor
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Shining Christ’s Light
Camp Reflections
Camp Wright is so much fun! ALL the
counselors here are so nice. All of the food
tastes good. You will have so much fun! There
is archery, basketball, drama, newspaper,
arts & crafts, canoeing, hodge podge, pool
games, group games, and so much more! All
you have to do is have fun and drink lots and
lots of water. Some of your old friends will
probably be there, but I think that making
new friends is fun. If you have any troubles
or problems your new friends and counselor
will be there to make you feel better!
- Ava, Resident Camper, Age 9
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Agape Ministry
by Carrie Connelly
This summer 37 excited children arrived at Camp Wright
for the Agape session for children whose lives have been
affected by incarceration. The session began as campers
arrived on a bus from all over the Diocese and were met by
the enthusiastic Camp Wright staff and Agape volunteers.
We were happy to welcome twenty campers new to our
program.
The staff was wonderful in their welcome, engaging
everyone in games, and introducing them to new activities.
As the week progressed everyone tried new experiences,
and enjoyed different activities each evening. From sailing
and swimming to arts and crafts and Serendipity, the
children were encouraged to bond together forming new
friendships and reconnecting with old friends.
The bus and van bringing kids to and from camp is provided
by Agape Ministries, along with all the necessary supplies
a camper will need, such as bedding, towels, toiletries,
drawstring bags, and Agape t-shirts. Agape staff plans the
menu and prepares the meals and snacks during camp.
Volunteers collect stuffed animals for bedtime comfort.
This year handmade pillowcases and toiletry bags in fun
prints were donated for each camper.
Many parishes in the diocese collected for the Book Nook,
a favorite retreat for selecting something to read, having a
chat, playing a game or working a puzzle. This year many
of us watched a crowd gather round to watch one of our
campers defeat a counselor in an epic chess match!
There were some tears along with lots of hugs and smiles
as the week came to a close and new friends promised to
stay in touch and everyone looked forward to next year at
Camp Wright.
We thank you again for all that you do keep Agape
Ministry alive. We ask that you continue to support us
and that you give prayerful consideration to becoming
an active part of our program. We welcome new board
members, volunteers at our various events, new ideas and
new children to enroll!
For more information contact agapeministrymd@gmail.
com.
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Camp Wright: A Modern Model of Monastic Life
by Julia Connelly Zahn, Camp Wright Director
Camp Wright’s summer 2019 season
was formative and transformative.
We laughed, cried, played, worked,
prayed, and wondered with over
1700 campers this summer. Life
at camp is a wonder of rest and
busyness, quiet times and wild joy.
Life at camp is a wonder
of rest and busyness, quiet
times and wild joy.
Camp Wright is proud to carry on
the traditions of those who have
gathered close with Christ over the
years, sharing meals, space and time
together. Presiding Bishop Michael
Curry recognizes camps and
conference centers in the Episcopal
Church as the modern model of
monastic life. Camp certainly looks
different than most monasteries and
our children and staff members are
certainly not monks (come visit us
for Power Bun Friday,) but our work
remains sacred and central to the
life of the church in this Diocese.
Our faith formation curriculum
has grown significantly in the
past several years to provide time
for all campers to meet in small
groups daily. All campers, from
our Kindergarteners in Day Camp
to our Senior High campers, were
able to have meaningful discussions
with each other about faith using
scripture and real-world examples.
Coming away from this experience,
one camper reflected, “I didn’t like
Jesus before this week. I didn’t know
him.”
Thank you to everyone who made
Summer 2019 truly fantastic! Our
campers, camp families, staff,
prayerful supporters, alumni, and
friends continue to make
Camp Wright a vibrant
and fun place for all.
I’d like to offer a special
thank you to the clergy of
the diocese who partnered
with us this summer to
celebrate Eucharist, answer tough
questions, connect with our campers
and staff: Pat Drost, Patrick
Collins, Frieda Malcolm,
Mark Delcuze, Chuck
Hatfield, Al Spicer, Mary
Garner and Michael Moyer.
Fall brings a particular
bittersweet feeling to Camp.
We are sad that our season is
over, but we enjoy greeting
new friends in our rental groups
and the possibilities are endless
and exciting as we look forward
to summer 2020 and beyond. Stay
involved with us this school year, we
have several exciting events planned
that we hope you’ll be a part of.
Harvest Festival, October 26, 2019:
Live music, food, drinks, games, and
a variety of Fall themed activities!
Circle of Friendsgiving, November
23, 2019: Our alumni group, the
Circle of Friends, is hosting this
Thanksgiving themed dinner, giving
thanks for Camp Wright and our
amazing community. Campers,
counselors, family, friends, and
alumni are all invited!
Christmas Nights at Camp Wright,
December 7 & 14: Our favorite way
to celebrate the Joy and Wonder
of the holiday season. Thousands
of twinkling lights, holiday spirit
galore, Santa, a nativity scene,
hayrides, a bonfire, and cookies and
cocoa to keep you warm.
As we move ahead, we are excited
about a variety of projects,
development and opportunities for
We’re excited to see you this
fall, and even more excited to
see you for our 90th summer
in 2020!
Camp Wright. Your support is what
makes this possible.
We are grateful for every camper,
every counselor, and every person
who has lifted us up in prayer and
Camp Spirit. We’re excited to see
you this fall, and even more excited
to see you for our 90th summer in
2020!
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Finding Jesus on the Amazon
Peru Mission Reflections

Unconditional Love
by Cristina Machin
The one word that comes to mind
when I think of the mission trip to
Peru is LOVE. Missioners are full of
love to give and serve, but I did not
expect the Unconditional Love that
we received back on this trip.
Love from our home parishes, who
supported us financially and with
prayers. I personally felt the mantle
of love from my church when I took
a hard fall on the last day and did not
break any bones.
Love from my team members, most
of whom I barely knew but we all
connected in amazing ways even
before we got to Peru (24 hours of
traveling can do that). Our team
members supported one another
while in the village, whether it was
help in speaking another language,
taking care of the sick, taking walks,
or talking and providing support
when we did not have faith that we
were prepared for the task.
Love from the local YWAM base in
Iquitos who took care of us while we
were with them, trying to meet our
needs – from finding a jar of peanut
butter to supporting the team with
their advice and care.
Love from our River Ministries
members. Yola, our Peruvian “mom”,
who prepared amazing meals and
her husband Julio, Deacon for the
River Ministries, who gave advice
on how to be with the locals, shared
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stories and cracked jokes. Darrly
and Jamie, two Canadians who were
completing their DTS (Discipleship
Training School) and Vladimir, an
interpreter from Iquitos, whose
linguistic support, sense of humor
and dedication to the job added to
our experience.
And UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
from the local deacon, Pastor Lans
and his wife Carmen and the whole
community of San Jose – the river
village in which we lived and served
for the week. As soon as we arrived,
Pastor Lans received us with the
biggest smile and open arms. He
opened his own home to us, 12
strangers, to set up camp. He literally
took a saw, hammer and nails, and
with the help of friends transformed
what would have been his living room
into a place where 12 hammocks
could be hang.
Pastor Lans set up the meeting with
the Mayor to advertise our eye glass
clinic and coordinated the clean-up
and set-up of the building that we
would be using. He accompanied
us to meet with the school director
who, to our amazement, opened all
the grades to VBS (150+ kids!). In
addition, we were asked to “teach
English” to the middle and high
schoolers. In past trips, we had little
opportunity to reach out to this age
group. To learn about them from
them, and to realize that 14-17
year olds are the same everywhere
(facebook, talking boys or soccer,
‘posing for pictures’), was a lot of fun!
During the eye glass clinic, I don’t
know who was more blessed: the
people who received glasses or our
team members. Most of the people
who participated would return to
each one of us after the process
was done, regardless of what they
received, and would hug and bless us.
Even when we could not help because
it was beyond our expertise, being
able to participate in the individual
prayer for health by the ordained
minister was powerful.
There are many anecdotes and
adventures from this trip: helping
decorate the church for a wedding,
witnessing that wedding, a baptism
in the river (two of our members
reconfirmed their faith), the chicken
that kept company to one of our sick
members, the incredibly annoying
roosters that would crow at 2 am, 4
am, 5 am and so on. But for me, the
last experience of unconditional love
came in the last 10 minutes in the
village before we left…
On my way towards the boat, I fell.
Carmen, the wife of Pastor Lans,
walked with me the rest of the way,
worried about injuries although I
kept saying that I was ok. Her last
act of love towards me was to take
me in the back of her store, where
the kitchen was and, getting a bucket
of water, she knelt and humbly and
silently brushed the mud off my pants
and my boots. This was my “Maundy
Thursday moment” of the washing
of the feet. We were silent and I felt
her love for me and for our group
through her act. There was nothing
I could say or give her- this was my
moment to just accept the love. I still
puzzle over this very special moment.
Despite all the hardships, if any of
us had a chance to return to Peru
tomorrow, we would all jump to it
without a doubt. That is power of the
love we felt.
Thank you for your support,
Cristina Machin
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Attending a wedding (we helped decorate!);
fitting people for readers and distance glasses
(gv2020.org); baptism in the river for villagers
and missioners; corralling over 100 kids for
Vacation Bible School; teaching about Moses
at VBS.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The mission team
(12 from here and 10 from YWAM Iquitos);
sleeping in hammocks; our boat (and dining
room); evening team time and worship.

Giving Sight, Receiving Hope
by Oliver White, age 15
A Loaves and Fishes Story
by Emma Chapple, age 18
I was one of the missioners who ran the vision clinic
in San Jose. I’m very grateful that we had the chance
to take vision to the villagers there. This is especially
meaningful to me because 10 years ago my Dad created
Global Vision 2020, the company that equipped us with
the materials for our vision clinics in Peru. While I have
helped my parents many times with this process, this
is the first time I did it on my own with the help of my
mission team.
We screened many villagers who had eye diseases
who we were not able to help, they would need to see
a specialist in Iquitos for things like cataracts & lazy
eye. The glasses that we give out would not have helped
them.
I remember one of the villagers who we screened who
had symptoms of glaucoma. I was disappointed that we
couldn’t help him and that we had nothing to give him.
Then we had the idea to pray over him. A village pastor,
a fellow missioner and I encircled him and prayed for
him. While he was being prayed for in Spanish, I prayed
to God that he would get the help he needed. Praying
for him gave us all hope.
I am so grateful that I had the chance to go on this
mission. Not only for the opportunity to run the glasses
clinic and see lives changed. But for the people I met
and how those people have changed my life. Thank you
to everyone here who supported us and gave me this
chance.
From the moment we stepped off the boat, the villagers
of San Jose saw us as their friends. I won’t ever forget
those first steps because right away I met a little girl
named Leslie. After learning her name she took my
hand and we were inseparable for the rest of the trip.
Leslie was just one of over 100 kids that would end up
joining us for Vacation Bible School that week. We had
prepared for approximately 30 children to show up, but
the school in San Jose insisted that they stop their regular
classes to allow us to run our VBS. Leading that many
kids was a scary thing for me and it was going to be a
brand new experience because I had never led a group
that large. But God is good, and I learned that trusting
Him was most important and that God wouldn’t put me
somewhere if He didn’t think that I could end up doing
good things. Each morning that we prepared for the
VBS activities, I was amazed as somehow some small
shift in our preparations or some extra materials that we
would come across would allow us to provide for each
and every child. It was like a real-life version of Jesus
multiplying the fish!
These experiences will live with me forever. As I leave
for my first semester of college, I’m excited and nervous
and scared and happy for this next adventure of life. But
God has shown me that He won’t ever take me anywhere
that He won’t be with me.
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Update on School for Diaconal Studies
by the Rev. Loretta L. Collins, Deacon, Registar for the School of Diaconal Studies
Bishop San Marray is pleased
and excited to provide this
update on the students who
are enrolled in the Deacon’s
School, An Educational
Ministry of the Diocese of
Easton. Under the leadership
of the Dean, The Rev.
Canon Dr. Daniel Dunlap
and the Registrar, The Rev. Loretta Collins, Deacon,
eight students have completed the six courses of the
2018-2019 Academic Term and are now beginning
internships in congregations around the diocese.
Using the talents and expertise of our local clergy, these
dedicated members of our diocese have completed the
following courses:
• -The Deacon’s Path – Taught by Bishop San Marray
and The Rev. Loretta Collins, Deacon
• -Theology for Mission – Taught by The Rev. Dr.
Barbara Anne Fisher
• -Spiritual Disciplines and Practices – Taught by
The Rev. Mark Delcuze
• -The Bible in Missional Perspective – Taught by
The Rev. Canon Dr. Dan Dunlap
• -Liturgy and the Book of Common Prayer –
Taught by The Rev. Cn. Patrick Collins
• -Performance Skills in Worship Workshop –
Taught by The Rev. Stephan Klingelhoffer
• -Stephanie Clayville (All Hallows, Snow Hill)
Assigned to St. Peter’s, Salisbury
• -Barbara Coleman (Christ Church, Easton)
Assigned to Christ Church, Cambridge
• -James Kamihachi (St. Mark’s, Perryville) Assigned
to St. Mark’s, Perryville
• -Alisha King (St. Alban’s, Salisbury) Assigned to
Holy Spirit, Ocean City
• -Laura McCarthy (St. Peter’s, Salisbury) Assigned
to St. Paul’s-by-the-Sea, Ocean City
• -Chris Sabas (St. Alban’s, Salisbury) Assigned to St.
Mary the Virgin, Pocomoke City
• -Peggy Samuels (Shrewsbury, Kennedyville)
Assigned to St. Paul’s, Kent
• -Lisa Webb (Emmanuel, Chestertown) Assigned to
Holy Trinity, Oxford
These 8 individuals will be continuing their academic
studies for the 2019-2020 Academic Term. Their
classes will include: The Jesus movement in History,
The Spirituality of Restorative Justice, Our Episcopal
Heritage, Ethics and Pastoral Ministry, Incarnation and
the Communication of the Gospel, and Performance
Skills in Worship Workshop.
We invite your continuing prayers for these individuals,
their sponsoring parishes and the congregations who
have graciously agreed to provide them with temporary
spiritual homes, as they all take these next steps in their
journeys.
About This Publication
The EASTERN SHORE EPISCOPALIAN (ESE) is the
quarterly news magazine of the Diocese of Easton. It
includes feature articles, columns from the bishop, stories
about ministries and parishes, and information about
upcoming diocesan events.
DEADLINES: The deadline for the ESE is the 20th of
the month preceding release. January *20th, May 20th,
August 20th, and November 20th. *Deadline may vary
for pre-convention issue.
DISTRIBUTION: We try to publish and distribute the
Eastern Shore Episcopalian on a quarterly basis. The
magazine is created in Adobe InDesign, saved as a PDF,
and published online via a service called Yumpu. Once
the issue is completed, a link is posted to our website and
the same link is emailed to our Enews distribution list.
We also mail hard copies to churches who requested them
according to a list linked here.
Based on the ebb and flow of the busy seasons we try to
adhere to the following schedule:
February: Pre-Convention Edition
June: Summer Edition
September: Fall Edition
December: Abbreviated Christmas Edition
GUEST ARTICLES may be submitted for consideration
but are included only if the following criteria are met:
1. The article is 300-600 words and includes 1-6 photos.
2. There is room for the article in an upcoming magazine.
3. The article is NOT an event synopsis or advertisement.
4. The Bishop approves the content and inclusion of the
article.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: We encourage the
submission of articles and pictures. We reserve the right to
edit material offered for publication. All submissions must
include name, phone and email address for verification.
• One full page article with pictures = approximately 300-
600 words
• Name of the author should be at the top of the article
• A short tagline should be at the end of the article,
including contact information for author Example: John
Doe serves as music director at St. Swithin’s. Contact him
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• Include a headshot if possible
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NEXT ISSUE
SERVE THE WORLD:
• Bishop’s Christmas Message
• Hear from some of our Churches
• Update on the Bahamas
• Convention Preview
• Submit for Consideration to:
joanne@dioceseofeaston.org
NOTABLE DATES
October 11-14
TRAIL TO TRUTH YOUTH PILGRIMAGE
Youth from around Province III will travel between
Washington DC and Philadelphia to continue the work of
racial reconciliation in our communities.
December 9th
NORTHERN CONVOCATION MEETS
First of two meetings for clergy and delegates preceding
convention.
December 10th
MIDDLE CONVOCATION MEETS
First of two meetings for clergy and delegates preceding
convention.
December 12th
SOUTHERN CONVOCATION MEETS
First of two meetings for clergy and delegates preceding
convention.
January 4
BISHOP’S INSTITUTE LAUNCH
Join us for a special Eucharist and celebration of the launch
of the Bishop’s Institute.
January 10-12
OCEAN CITY YOUTH RALLY
Join thousands of 6th-12th graders from around the region
at this year’s youth rally “Inseparable” (Romans 8:38-39).
Having successfully completed these courses,
these students are now beginning their internship
SIGN UP FOR THE BI-WEEKLY ENEWS
experiences. Each student will be completing two
internship experiences during the next year. While the
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second internships have not yet been determined, we
are pleased to announce the following assignments:
Submit stories & photos to joanne@dioceseofeaston.org
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2 Timothy 1:7
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