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Announcements for Sunday, October 12, 2025

by Bo Gordy-Stith | Oct 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

  • * Epworth’s annual worship theme for September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026 is Ubuntu: I AM because we are
  • * Use the hashtag #epworthrb to post to our Instagram page
  • * You may use our Prayer Request Form
  • * Hearing Assistance Available at Epworth!
  • * LGBTQ+ experts on how to protect your peace right now (recommended by Pastor Vicki)
  • * The First Bell: Young People Starting School and Rise in Anxiety – from the Caring Congregation Blog (find it on our Devotional Practices page)
  • * Rabbi Irwin Keller’s Prayers before and after exposure to the news
  • * See a copy of the clergy letter (Faith Without Fear—An Invitation to Love Over Violence) Pastor Vicki mentioned in her September 21, 2025 sermon
  • * New Caring Opportunities: Cards and Communion
  • * E-giving change from Servant Keeper to Venmo
  • * For the 16th year, Epworth hosted our neighbors at Seaside Jewish Community for their High Holy Days services. They collected loads of food for our Good Sam Food Pantry!* We give thanks for our Mission Team after a week of loving support for neighbors in Wilmington, NC – see the pictures!
  • * Linda Rooney Takes Up Painting Again at 92!
  • * Epworth Social Justice Committee Updates: Survey SAYS
  • * See Immigration Rights info on the Baltimore Washington Conference site
  • * Immigration Law & Justice Network News
    • * The story of Seth Concklin from William Still’s 1871 book The Underground Railroad that Pastor Bo mentioned in today’s sermon
    • * Diaper Drive to support families impacted by immigration challenges – sponsored by our Social Justice Ministry
    • * Oct 11-19 is Peace Week Delaware
    • Epworth is offering Flu Shots Sunday, October 26 from 9-noon in the Fellowship Hall (bring ID and Insurance Card) Thanks so much, Mickie!
    • * Food Rescue triaged seven tons of food in seven days! We triaged 35,956 lbs. in September!  You’re invited to take part in Epworth’s Fall Food Drive. Here’s a list of donation items
    • * Good Sam Mail Call!
    • * Church Directory Update
    • * United to Love – “28 Days of Prayer” experience from October 1-28
    • * ILJN Webinar Ending Immigration Detention offered 7 pm Wed. Oct. 15
    • * Join Epworth member Lee Ann Walling for the launch of her debut novel, The Salt and Light Express 1 pm Wed. Oct. 15 at Epworth
    • * Sign up for a 2 pm Thu. Oct. 16 Church World Service webinar: Hope Beyond Hunger: A Conversation on Justice, Equity and Action
    • * Register for a SOAH Community Action Forum at UUSD from 3-5 pm next Sun. Oct. 19
    • * Bishop Latrelle Easterling will host a Bishop’s Day on the Delaware District at Wyoming UMC on October 21
    • * SOAH Dance Party for Youth Scholarships 6-9 pm Fri. Nov. 14 at the Listening Booth
    • * David Hagelin has released Epworth’s August 2025 Financial Review
    • * Another Scam email made the rounds this week. Learn the clues to help you spot a fake.
    • * See the list of groups at Epworth starting this fall

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