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Above: Bishop Wright celebrates Holy Eucharist at Trinity Parish, Wilmington, on Sunday, April 25. Photo by Barbara Grabher.

Welcome!

The thirty-nine Episcopal churches in Delaware have a long, rich tradition of worship and service in this growing state. Our schools, youth camp, retreat center, and outreach ministries are visible signs of our commitment to the Christian values of generosity, compassion, and faith.

This website is intended to be a gateway and a resource. I hope that you will also contact one of our churches directly and plan to visit on a Sunday. There is no better way to learn about the Episcopal Church and our ministry here in the Diocese of Delaware.

Faithfully, Wayne P. Wright, Bishop of Delaware

Weekly Message
Click here to read the most recent weekly message from the Bishop.

Contact us!
Click here for a staff listing including address, telephone numbers and email links.

Letter from the Bishop
Click here to read the Bishop's letter on Leaving the House of Bishops' Meeting in New Orleans, September, 2007

Hurricane Relief

To help people affected by Hurricane Dean, click here to make a donation to Episcopal Relief & Development’s “Emergency Relief Fund" or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Click here to learn about relief efforts in Delaware.

DoLA's "Bundles of Hope"

The Diocese of Louisiana offers a way to honor family and friends at Christmas and help hurricane relief efforts. Click here for details.

Profiles:

Read about individuals making a difference with lots of help from other volunteers.

Publicize Your Events

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Hurricane LinkEpiscopal Relief and Development responds to Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar.

Click here to learn how churches and individuals can help those affected by this deadly disaster.

Wanted: Program Director at Camp Arrowhead and Diocesan Coordinator for Youth Ministry

This newly-created, full-time position will provide even more opportunities for our youth. Click here for details. Applications accepted through May 12.

Link to Communion PageThe May issue of our newspaper, the Delaware Communion, is on-line:

Click here to see the newspaper and additional articles. You will also find an archive of past issues.

Link: Convention PhotosPhotographs from the 223rd Convention

Take a look at the delegates who met in Laurel, Delaware, hosted by the generous members of St. Philip's Church, the Rev. Rita Nelson, Rector (shown at left).

New Rector called to Trinity Parish, Wilmington.

The Rev. Patricia Steinecke Downing comes to us from Good Shepherd Parish in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she has served as Rector since 1997.

photo: schoriThe Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori writes to House of Bishops, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives.

link to Judi Gregory's blogJudi Gregory goes to Sudan

The business manager for the Diocese of Delaware, and member of the Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew, is taking a sabbatical leave from May through August to work as a financial consultant for the Episcopal Church of the Sudan. Click here to read her on-line diary, which she has been updating frequently.

Link to Youth pageYouth

Teens from many parishes are active in the diocese. Click here to learn more about Delaware's active youth.

Link to Camp ArrowheadThink Summer! Camp Arrowhead Registration Begins!

The Diocese of Delaware is blessed to have a gem of a camp for kids entering third through eleventh grades. In January, all parishes and previous campers should have received their 2008 camp brochures. Send in those registrations, so you can secure your preferred sessions for this summer. Visit www.CampArrowhead.net to learn more and to download registration forms.

Link: Profile of George BaileyProfile of George Bayley: Music Beyond the Parish

George Bayley imports music (and musicians) from the world to St. Peter's, Lewes. Even more, he exports music from Lewes to the world. Click here to read a profile of this extraordinary man.

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Upcoming Events, News Items, and Want Ads

223rd Convention of the Diocese of Delaware, Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Laurel.

Link to 125th Anniversary schedule

125th Anniversary, Cathedral Choir School of Delaware, May 31 - June 1.

Click here for details of this two-day celebration of 125 years of music appreciation at the Cathedral Choir School. There will be a Festal Evensong at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, free and open to the public. Then, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, there will be a Choral Eucharist Service. All events take place at the Cathedral Church of Saint John.

Fresh On-Line Resources

The Active Clergy Guide 2008 is on the Resources Page, as is its Supplement. Please also take a look at our Youth, Ministries, and Links pages.

 
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