The school year has started in earnest, the students are back, and Blue Hen Bounty (BHB) food pantry is seeing its highest need ever (yes, even more than pandemic levels). One thing in particular contributing to this is that we are seeing student athletes for the first time.
I took a look today, and the cupboard is almost bare. Can we make an effort to refill it this weekend? The most requested items are rice, eggs, cooking oil, soup, bread, tomato sauce, instant oatmeal, and sanitary products. Pasta isn’t going as quickly, so there is less need for that.
Just today, a student stopped by to share that BHB is what makes it possible for them to attend classes and work. Let’s keep it as well stocked as we can.
Thanks to all of you who have been donating items to Blue Hen Bounty (BHB) food pantry provided by Episcopal Camus Ministry (ECM) for University of Delaware students who are food insecure and cannot provide ample nutrition for themselves.
While you are doing your grocery shopping, please consider purchasing anything that is on sale for Blue Hen Bounty. If you have an overabundance from your garden or bought more than your family will use, fresh fruit and veggies are always welcome.
Donations can be left in the box for BHB in the Great Hall or left in the classroom.
We even get requests for eggs. (If you donated eggs, please place in the frig with a note saying ” For BHB”)
If you prefer, you can always make a cash/check donation – just indicate funds are for BHB.
Thanks for your support for this important ministry.
The church building is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – noon. There is a bin by the name tag station marked for Blue Hen Bounty donations or put donations on the tables or counters in the great hall classroom. For questions, email bluehenbounty@gmail.com. Thank you.
Thanks,
Kristin Sausville, Senior Warden
Hello everyone!
This Sunday’s Schedule
The City of Newark’s annual Community Day was this past Sunday. This event brings thousands of folks together: Newark residents, University of Delaware students and faculty, and people from neighboring towns. It is a beautiful and eclectic gathering of young and old that takes place on the University of Delaware Green. Hundreds of local businesses, crafters and nonprofits set up booths, and among them was St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas, together in mutual ministry, under the banner of The Episcopal Church in Delaware.
We met proud Episcopalians from several other parishes in the diocese, and even one group from Oregon, excited to meet some extended faith family. Many visitors inquired about “rainbow friendly” churches, invited in by our flags and pins, and were given a list of churches in our state. A few guests asked about services in Spanish, and others wanted to know what was available online for the homebound. We were also able to network with several other booths, such as Water is Life Kenya and the City of Newark PAL.
Blessing of the Animals will be more of an EVENT this year with sheep, horses, vendors, and giveaways. Please invite your family and friends to the blessing on October 8, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas’s.
Next Sunday, September 24, 2023, the Annual Bazaar Committee will be hosting this month’s ministry breakfast between services from 9-10 a.m.
Our weekly Worship schedule
The first days of September 2023 mean “back to school” for many of us. At St. Thomas’s it means the start of the program year for Children’s Ministries. Our Sunday School team has planned a great year for our children and families, and I encourage everyone with children in grades kindergarten to 6th grade to register for this year’s program AND that you invite others to join us. (7th graders may join under special circumstances. Please contact Belinda.)