Lent in Delaware

Shrove Tuesday
Tuesday, February 21
Many Episcopal churches host pancake suppers on this day, the last day before Lent begins. The suppers sometimes include much more than pancakes! Check your local church's website for times.

Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 22
The penitential season of Lent begins, a time for examining one's life. Most Episcopal churches offer one or more services. Check their websites for times.

Lenten Programs
Thursday, February 23 through April 4
Lenten programs offered throughout Delaware are listed on the News and Events page. Click here to learn more.

Welcome

The 39 Episcopal churches in Delaware have a long, rich history 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, faith, and hospitality. This website is intended to be a gateway and a resource, as well as a news source. I hope you will 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

More News Items

The Cathedral Choir School of Delaware will move to the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew in August.

The Cathedral Choir School of Delaware will remain in the city of Wilmington when it moves from the Cathedral Church of Saint John to the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (SsAM) in August, 2012. So announced the Cathedral Choir School Board of Directors on Tuesday, February 14. Click here to learn more.

Vital Practices for Leading Congregations and Practical Resources for Vestry Members! If you are a vestry member, you will want to know about the Epicopal Church Foundation's Vital Practices, a service that provides a wealth of practical resources on vestry leadership, year-round stewardship, conflict management, evangelism, and more. Get the support you need for your ministry as a vestry member. Register here to start receiving twice-monthly email blasts on critical issues in vestry leadership. If you want to learn more about ECF Vital Practices, click here.

Second anniversary of Haiti earthquake: message from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop, powerful video of Haiti, images, and resources. 1/10/2012

John Rutter, Musician-in-Residence, Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4 at Christ Church Christiana Hundred. The eminent composer and conductor John Rutter will be this year's Musician in Residence. His compositional career has embraced both large and small-scale choral works, orchestral and instrumental pieces, a piano concerto, two children's operas, music for television, and specialist writing. Click here for details of John Rutter's visit to Delaware.
March 3, 10:00 a.m. Open Rehearsal
March 3, 2:00 p.m. Lecture
March 4, 11:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist
March 4, 5:00 p.m. Choral Evensong

Employee Top Health Plan Questions and Answers

National Church reports on its work in 2010. Learn about the mission and ministry work of the Episcopal Church. 11/2/2011

Cycle of Prayer 2011-2012. Pray each week for different ministries in the Diocese of Delaware. 8/31/2011

Guide for Parishes in Transition This 21-page PDF document outlines the transition from one rector to another, beginning with goodbyes to the former rector, preparing to call a new rector, making the call, evaluating candidates, and welcoming the new rector. 10/17/2011

Facebook: Yes, the Diocese of Delaware has a Facebook page. If you use Facebook, this might be an easy way to keep up with events in the diocese. We only post about three times a week.

Latest Delaware news and upcoming events. Click here to see the list of short announcements.

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Ministries

Recordings from Diocesan Convention

NEW AUDIO RECORDING: Click here to listen to Bishop Michael Curry's 15-minute sermon given at our Annual Convention on February 11, 2012. A new heaven and a new earth.

NEW AUDIO RECORDING: Click here to listen to Bishop Wright's 20-minute address to the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware meeting in convention. This .MP3 recording begins with laughter as Bishop Wright remembers the recent failed predictions by some of The Rapture. He goes on to talk about finances in the year to come, the closing of the Cathedral Church of Saint John, the move of the Cathedral Choir School to a new home, a recent day-long tour of Delaware, and the success of our advocacy of same-sex unions. His address ends with a call to the State of Delaware to place a moratorium on executions.

March issue of our news paper: The Delaware Communion. Our newspaper is available here the same day it is sent to the printer.

Click here to see older issues of our newspaper.

Small Church Conference, Monday – Thursday, May 28–31, at Shrine Mont Retreat Center, Orkney Springs, Virginia. Click here to see the flyer for this Episcopal Church Province III conference which features Susanna Metz (Small Church Ministry), Terry Parsons (Stewardship), Dent Davidson (Music & Liturgy), and Pattie Ames (Christian Formation & Education). The conference cost ($250 double / $275 single) includes room, meal, and program.

NEW PHOTOS: The Right Reverend Wayne P. Wright ordained Deacon Kenneth F. Athey, Jr. to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, January 21, at All Saints' Episcopal Church, Delmar, Delaware. Following the ordination, everyone was invited to a luncheon prepared by the Ladies of All Saints', Delmar and St. Philip's, Laurel at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Laurel, Delaware. PHOTOS: Click here to see ten photos from Ken Athey's ordination.

The Rev. Edgar G. (Gary) Taylor was ordained by Bishop Wight on Friday, January 20, at Saint Anne's Episcopal School, 211 Silver Lake Road, Middletown, Delaware, where Gary serves as Chaplain.
The Middletown Transcript had an excellent article about the ordination of Gary Taylor at St. Anne's. Click here to take a look.

Preparations continue for General Convention deputies from Delaware to visit Indianapolis in July. Click here for details and links.

Register for Camp Arrowhead! The 2012 summer season at Camp Arrowhead will be here soon, and registration is now open at www.CampArrowhead.net. The Camp Arrowhead 2012 brochure is also on the website. An open house will be held on Sunday, April 1, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.