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. Maureen Lyons is their representative to the Diocese.

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. Episcopal members include Sisters Barbara Jean Brown, Sheila Brigid Sharpe, and Julian Wilson. 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. As of January, 2010, two churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware had chapters.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

Episcopal Relief & Development receives 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. 5/19/2010

Family Promise of Northern New Castle County hopes to establish a Day Center where homeless families receive assistance (job leads, counseling, etc.) and provide sleeping quarters at night at area host churches, where members of the congregation provide dinner. In the morning, the congregation provides breakfast and the families are taken back to the Day Center. Participating churches host three or four families for one week each quarter (only four weeks a year). St. James Mill Creek is one host church.

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 114 homes in the City of Wilmington, Middletown, Newark, New Castle, St. Georges and elsewhere in the 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. 

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 are prepared by the staff. All this is available for church retreats and other occasions. Off-season weekday rentals for meetings and banquets are especially 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.

Seamen's Center of Wilmington serves approximately 500 ships annually, representing more than 80 countries. One of their most active volunteers is 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 which provides affordable, multicultural, high-quality early childhood education and child care in a Christian atmosphere, and which 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.

The Way Home 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. New 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.

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 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.