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September 2, 2026

A WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DELAWARE

October 10 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | St. David’s Church

A time for you … to discover something new within yourself!

Sponsored by The Episcopal Church in Delaware’s Commission on Ministry, the Diocesan Day of Discernment is an opportunity for all to come together to discern their Baptismal call of service to our church whether it be a call to lay ministry or a potential call to ordained ministry.

This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about our partnership with the Stevenson School for Ministry in raising up new leaders for our parishes. You can also check out our Delaware Formation Program for Lay Ministry page here and our Holy Orders and Ordained Ministry

page here.

Diocesan Day of Discernment
October 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
RSVP by October 2 to jross@stpeterslewes.org
For more information contact the Rev. Jeffrey A. Ross, chair of the Commission on Ministry at jross@stpeterslewes.org

The Beatles Eucharist

Christ Church, Dover

September 8 | 6:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, September 8^th, Christ Church will ask a question and attempt an experiment.

The Question: How can 20^th and 21^st century culture speak to and respond to the Church and to the gospel story of Jesus Christ?

The Experiment: A curated collection of music by the Beatles in conversation with a church feast, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The story will be told by the lessons appointed on this feast day. The liturgy will be in the tradition of the Episcopal Church.

We invite you to come, listen to the music, hear the Word through scripture, explore with us the liturgy handed down over the centuries, and consider the love of God for all of us.

The service will be held outside on the church lawn. Please bring a chair and a friend.

St. Anne’s Episcopal School calls new chaplain

Welcome to Delaware, Mitchell Felton

The Episcopal Church in Delaware is delighted to welcome the Rev. Mitchell Felton, who is joining St. Anne’s Episcopal School as their new chaplain.

Mitchell comes to Delaware from Trinity Episcopal School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he served as lower school chaplain and dean of community life. He will begin his ministry at St. Anne’s and be on campus starting September 8.

Welcome to the Episcopal Church in Delaware, Mitchell!

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“Interested in social justice? Caring for creation? Serving others? So are we. Faith is more than something we believe. It’s something we live. 30 churches across Delaware. There is a place here for you. Come check us out at www.delaware.church.”

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We’d love to feature more of the people, places, and moments that make the Episcopal Church in Delaware what it is. Send us your favorite photos or short videos from your congregation, ministry, or community. You may just see them in a future reel! View all reels here.

Email your photos and videos to communications@delaware.church .

Register to join diocesan-wide

listening sessions and conversation!

Opportunities and Challenges Facing our Parishes Today

Laity Listening Sessions

All meetings will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 9, St. James’ Mill Creek, Wilmington
Thursday, September 10, ZOOM ONLY
Register Here for laity listening sessions (in-person)
Zoom registration and info for September 10 session

Clergy Listening Session

Tuesday, September 8 – ZOOM ONLY, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Register Here for clergy listening session (in-person)

In response to Resolution #241-03, Recognizing Changing Realities and Supporting All Congregations in the Episcopal Church in Delaware, adopted at last year’s diocesan convention, the bishop and Diocesan Council will launch a series of listening and discernment sessions across Delaware in the coming months.

More Information Here

This Is What We Mean:

Exploring what we mean when we say the things we say

Beginning September 16 and concluding the week of the annual convention in November, the Episcopal Church in Delaware will launch This Is What We Mean, a 10-week social media series inviting us to look at some of the things we say often in the Church — and talk about what we actually mean. In addition, front page website images will be posted each week and a 16-page booklet will be created for each church and distributed at convention.

The series will explore:

Welcome — What does “all are welcome” really look like?
Love Your Neighbor — What does loving our neighbor look like?
Faith — Can we have faith without having all the answers?
Community Division — How can we remain in relationship when we don’t agree?
Creation Care — Why does caring for the earth belong to our life of faith?
Racial Justice — What does our commitment to the dignity of every person ask of us?
Doubt — Is there room in the Church for honest questions and uncertainty?
Belonging — What does it mean to truly have a place here?
Hope — How do we hold onto hope when life is difficult?
Serving Others — What does it mean to put our faith into action?