AIDS Delaware is Delaware's largest and oldest AIDS service organization provides statewide services and education; has 20+ full and part-time employees, and over 100 volunteers.

Anamchara Fellowship is an expression of monasticism. It is an ecumenical endeavor, with a Celtic spirit, that welcomes men and women, clergy and lay, married, single, or partnered. Members live in their own homes and are self supporting. Ministry focuses on catechesis, pastoral care, and spiritual direction. There are several Episcopal members. Click here to see a video introduction on YouTube.

Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is a worldwide organization dedicated to spreading Christ's Kingdom among men through prayer, study, and service. Churches are encouraged to create chapters of their own.

Church Periodical Club is an independent affiliated organization of the Episcopal Church that depends solely on voluntary contributions to carry out the ministry of getting books and bibles to the missionaries in the Dakotas and further West. For details, call Florence L. Keith at 945-0937.

Circle of Light Program for the Homeless in Milford, Delaware. Deacon Dottie Vuono played a central role in founding this ministry to homeless women and children. The program began first as a resource center and last year added an emergency winter shelter for men and women.

Commission on Ministry is an advisory group to Bishop Wright. This nine-member Commission works on several fronts including the interview and discernment process with persons considering ordained ministry.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Maryland and Delaware has helped thousands of people since 1966. Does your church have a program to assist members with money problems? Unemployment? Increased credit card debt? Contact CCCS. Click the above link to learn more about CCCS, including several how-to articles about good financial practices, and to find links to the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute website and the Delaware Money School website.

Deacons in the Episcopal Church are one of the four orders of ministry in the Episcopal Church, along with lay persons, bishops and priests.

Delaware Churches for Middle East Peace is an affiliate of Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), a coalition of 23 national church denominations and organizations.

The Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families helps improve the health, safety and wellness of Delaware children, elderly and families.

Delaware Episcopal Friends of the Sudan. Inspired by our baptismal vows to seek and serve Christ in all persons, this group is determined to support those who are spreading the Good News of the Gospel in war-torn Sudan.

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year program for small groups developed by the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. In Year One members study the Old Testament; Year Two focuses on the New Testament. Church History and Liturgy make up Years Three and Four. Many people decide to do just one year of EfM. Others complete all four years.

La Esperanza supports the integration and empowerment of immigrants as worthy, productive, and contributing residents of Sussex County, Delaware.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW), the Delaware Chapter of, meets annually in October for a day of fellowship, learning and service.

Episcopal Relief & Development is the emergency relief agency of the Episcopal Church internationally. They recently received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. 5/19/2010

Family Promise of Northern New Castle County provides shelter to homeless children and families in our area. We do this through a network of congregations that host these families directly in their houses of worship, staffed by caring volunteers who have put their faith into action. St. James Mill Creek is one host church. Yours could be another.

Friendship House is a non-profit Christian corporation committed to making a difference in the lives of the homeless people of New Castle County, Delaware through the traditional spiritual ministries of hospitality, education, empowerment and community. Two of their ministries operate out of the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew in downtown Wilmington.

Habitat for Humanity, New Castle County has built over a hundred homes in Wilmington, Middletown, Newark, New Castle, St. Georges and elsewhere in New Castle County since 1986. E-newsletter sign up is on their website. Their Habitat ReStore retail outlet in Wilmington sells new and used home improvement and renovation supplies at good prices. This includes new and gently used appliance, kitchen cabinets, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, windows and more. The ReStore offers a pick-up service for donations, which are tax-deductible.

Health Ministries in the Diocese of Delaware is headed by Sue Meyer, our diocesan health ministry coordinator and our liaison with the national Episcopal Health Ministries, a vital ministry to our denomination. 

Integrity-Delaware welcomes all who are seeking to understand the relationship between God and our GLBT-Q (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and those Questioning) sisters and brothers.

Interfaith Resource Center encourages and equips congregations by providing support and resources. Their on-line database lists most of what they have and it is searchable. Curricula are available for Adult Ed, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School. Located north of Wilmington next to St. Albans.

Memorial House is a retreat house with many rooms in Rehoboth Beach near the ocean. Delicious meals (breakfast and supper) are prepared by the staff. All this is available for church retreats and other occasions. Off-season weekday rentals for meetings and banquets are encouraged.

Parish Life Day is a November gathering of the Diocese of Delaware for wonderful fellowship, good food, exhibit browsing (and Christmas shopping), and educational workshops.

Episcopal Peace Fellowship is a chapter of the national Episcopal organization and meets the first Saturday of each month at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Academy and East Pine Streets, one block off The Circle in Georgetown. The Delaware Chapter is committed to living out our baptismal vows to strive for justice and peace among all people. There are many activities planned for the next year and all are welcome. For details, call 856-2894 or click here.

Pilot Congregation is an intentional, racially diverse group meets to further racial understanding, fight racism, and share in the Eucharist.

La Red delivers affordable, quality healthcare to the residents of Sussex County, Delaware.

Seamen's Center of Wilmington serves approximately 500 ships annually, representing more than 80 countries. One of their most active volunteers was Bill Corbishley.

Spiritual Companions of the Diocese of Delaware encourages the revival of ancient spiritual practices such as retreats, contemplative prayer in worship services, centering prayer groups, labyrinths, and days of quiet reflection. Resource personnel from this group are available to parishes.

St. Michael's School and Nursery is a non-profit institution in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, which provides affordable, multicultural, high-quality early childhood education and child care in a Christian atmosphere. It encourages physical, mental and spiritual growth. St. Michael's endeavors to provide opportunities for families unable to pay full tuition by offering scholarship assistance to those who qualify.

Sussex Episcopal Work Camp sends teams every summer into Sussex County communities to make minor, but crucial, home repairs for families in need. High school and college students, and young adults ages 16 and up can take part in this exciting 1-to-5 day outreach. Day camp and resident camp options. Experience is not required. For details, please call Deacon Tom McCormick at 302 249-4517.

Trinity Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program (TRIAD), founded in 1976, is a faith-based organization serving recovering alcohol and drug addicts and their families. The organization provides counseling, education, and referrals for financial assistance. These services are provided confidentially and free of charge to all members of the Wilmington community as an outreach ministry of Trinity Parish, Wilmington. For details, call Trinity Parish at 302 652-8605 or contact Diane Brisiel, TRIAD Director, at 302 655-1153 or click here to send TRIAD an email.

The Way Home Program for Ex-Offenders is designed to help ex-offenders being released from Sussex Correctional Institution and other institutions make a successful transition back into the community. The program works with the community, the Delaware Department of Corrections, and civic and faith-based groups. Formerly affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware, The Way Home became an independent non-profit organization in 2006. Profile: After serving his time in prison, "Mapp" turns his troubled life around, in part because of the persistent help of The Way Home Program.

Video Testimony for The Way Home Program: This video interviews clients, relatives, and program workers. The Way Home Program helps those released from prison adjust to freedom. 11/11/2010

Wilmington Garden Day is a New Castle County garden tour that takes place the first Saturday in May to benefit children in need through Friendship House and St. Michael's School and Nursery. The first tour, started by a small group of women, took place in 1947 following World War II and featured several beautiful flower gardens that had taken the place of the Victory Gardens needed during the war.

Youth Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware is a group of dedicated volunteers who arrange programs and activities for Delaware Episcopalian youth, as well as support for Christian Educators throughout the state.

Thrift Shops

All Saints' Parish Thrift Shop in Rehoboth Beach. Since 1994, proceeds benefit local charities and churches.

Church of the Nativity Thrift Shop in New Castle. This Thrift Shop is housed in a spacious area of the church facility with its own outside entrance.