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Statement on the death of Pope Francis
The Episcopal Church in Europe joins with the church throughout the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis. A tireless champion of the poor, the vulnerable, and the marginalized, he challenged Christians everywhere to examine fearlessly the places where our practices and polities are not aligned with the Gospel’s call to the fundamental dignity of each human person—and to work in our own settings to close the gaps.
We in the Convocation saw Pope Francis not only as a preeminent Chrisitan leader, but as the Bishop of Rome as a neighbor and friend. Through the work of the Anglican Centre in Rome, we know the blessing of close and cordial contacts with the Vatican, and throughout his papacy we have been deeply touched by the Pope’s eager engagement with the Anglican Communion. He met and welcomed bishops of the Episcopal Church on many occasions, and in his seeking greater welcome within the Roman Catholic Church for our LGBTQIA siblings we found support and encouragement for our own church’s continuing work in that cause.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon him.
Applications open for Episcopal Church 2025-2026 educational scholarships
Applications are being accepted for a wide variety of educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church for the 2025-2026 academic year. The deadline to apply online is April 4.
All applicants must be Episcopalian.
(Press release in English and Spanish)
Episcopal Diocese of Washington offers "Christ Before Us: Federal Workers"
Friday, March 7 – 7:00 pm online
As what we hope will be a supplement to the pastoral care St Mary Magdalene is already working to provide, the Episcopal Diocese of Washington would like to invite workers impacted by the federal cuts and those closest to them to gather online with Bishop Mariann on Friday, March 7 from 7:00-8:30 pm at an event designed by the School for Christian Faith and Leadership. We will use a format inspired by the Being With course to facilitate sharing of experiences and turn to the deep comfort and strength of our faith in Christ. As their primary pastors, you are also welcome to take part in this conversation. The School for Faith and Leadership will also publish a guide for congregations that would like to use the format locally.
Participants should register here. The Episcopal Diocese of Washington will send the Zoom link to registered participants.
St Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church Event
Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 pm
SMM adds Thursday afternoon Healing Service
All are welcome to join Rev. Carolyne every Thursday at 3:00PM Eastern Time for an online service that focuses on wholeness and healing. The service is held via Zoom. The link is available from the Home Page.
SMM will have the last 8:00 AM Rite I service on September 8, 2024
After much prayer and deliberation, Rev. Carolyne and the vestry made the decision to end the Sunday 8:00 AM service due to low attendance and the amount of resource hours expended by a few volunteers. We welcome the 8:00 parishioners to the 10:30 AM service as we continue to worship God, serve each other and the community.
SMM Welcomes the Rev. Carolyne Adhola as Priest-in-Charge at St. Mary Magdalene
“Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” Romans 15:7
We welcome the Rev. Carolyne Adhola as the new half-time Priest-in-Charge at St. Mary Magdalene. She will begin her ministry with us June 20; her first Sunday of worship will be June 25, 2023.
As Carolyne joins the beloved community of St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, Wheaton Parish, as Priest- in-charge, she welcomes all members of all generations and all cultures to come witness and share the goodness and love of God and of His Son our savior Jesus Christ, through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Carolyne believes in “loving deeply, forgiving freely and interacting with others authentically,” Robert Philips.
Rev. Carolyne is currently affiliated with the following organizations:
- Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) - International Representative
- Center for Anglican Studies Companion VTS - Former Hospitality officer-
- Pan -African Women Education Empowerment Network (PAWEEN), USA Chapter- Co-Convener
- St. Paul’s University Women Fellowship (Kenya)- Former chairperson
- The Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians- Former Organizing Secretary
- All Africa Conference Church (AACC)- Member
- World Council of Churches (WCC) -Member
Please join the vestry in welcoming the Rev. Carolyne to the St. Mary Magdalene community.