Start here
Find out what’s new in and around the Diocese
Follow one of these links to find a church near you
Find out about our programs & facilities here
Find contact information for Bishop and staff here
Resource Links

Photo: boy watching Bishop at altar

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.

Publicize Your Events

Click here for details.

Link to Church MapFind a Church:

Search for an Episcopal church in Delaware using Google Maps, or by Zip Code or by Region.

 

Burial Office for the Rev. Richard Swartout, Saturday, July 5, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's, Georgetown. He was ordained a priest in 1962 and served in New York and the Diocese of Easton. Richard and his wife most recently attended St. Paul's, Georgetown. He is survived by his wife, two children, and four grandchildren.

Link, Traces of the TradeTraces of the Trade: two Delaware screenings and discussions of the film, Sept. 12 & 13

In Traces of the Trade, Producer/Director Katrina Browne tells the story of her forefathers, the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. Given the myth that the South is solely responsible for slavery, viewers will be surprised to learn that Browne's ancestors were Northerners. From 1769 to 1820, the DeWolf family (a historic northern Episcopal family) trafficked in human beings. They sailed their ships from Bristol, Rhode Island, to West Africa with rum to trade for African men, women and children. The Diocesan Committee on Slavery in Delaware will show the film on September 12, 6:30 p.m. at Christ Church, Dover and September 13, 10:00 a.m. at Christ Church, Christiana Hundred. Members of the DeWolf family will be with us to lead the discussion afterwards. To register, click here to send an email to Cynde Bimbi. If you would like to a flyer to post, click here. Later, on October 4, there will be a national service of repentance in Washington, DC. See our News page for details of this service led by our presiding bishop.

link to Mission Fund pageBishop's Mission Fund 2008

This year the Bishop’s Mission Fund will provide essential sponsorship for three ministries making a difference here in Delaware.

Link to Communion PageThe June 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.

Health Insurance linkHealth Care for everyone in Delaware?

Click here to learn of statewide efforts to provide health care to those currently without health insurance. The Community Healthcare Access Program, or CHAP, is operated by the Delaware Health Care Commission in collaboration with the Medical Society of Delaware.

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 calls for strong action in the Sudan.

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 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.

Profiles:

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

Our News page:

Upcoming Events, News Items, and Want Ads

 

 
The Episcopal Church Diocese of Delaware
Donate here 2020 North Tatnall Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19802
Phone: (302) 656-5441 Fax: (302) 656-7342

Directions to Bishop's Office

Map in Development