The Cathedral Church of Saint John has closed.

This was a sad event for many, a tragic event for some, yet we trust it will be an opportunity for all involved to explore new, brighter possibilities.

December 20, 2012 update from the Cathedral Church of Saint John:

Click here to learn what's happened at the church since its final worship service.

Closing Letter from Dean Lane

Click here to read the Very Rev. William B. Lane's letter about the closing of this church.

News Journal Article

Click here to read Kelly April Tyrrell's article in The News Journal and see Emily Varisco's photos of the last service on July 29, 2012.

Two Sermons from Dean Lane:

Click here to listen to a recording of Dean Lane's final sermon at Saint John on July 29, 2012.. A new window should open. Close the window to return here. Or, if you prefer to read the text of his last sermon at Saint John, click here.

Text of Dean Lane's "Good-bye" sermon on July 22. "To everything there is a season."

Saints Andrew and Matthew

The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (SsAM), at 8th and Shipley in downtown Wilmington, invited former members of Saint John's to join their congregation. Dean Lane is now actively serving at SsAM as clergy.

Choir School Moves to
Saints Andrew and Matthew

The Cathedral Choir School of Delaware and the Cathedral Church of Saint John had been so much a part of each other's life and work that it is difficult to visualize them no longer together and engaged in mission and ministry in the Brandywine Village. Yet, as difficult as that may be, it is now a reality. I do not rejoice in that, but I do give thanks that the Choir School has found a new home at the Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew.

Saints Andrew and Matthew and the Cathedral Church of Saint John share many of the same values including deep-rooted concern for urban ministry. Both also have an appreciatioin and commitent to music in worship and liturgy. Therefore, I applaud the leadership of the Choir School and of the rector and lay leadership of Saints Andrew and Matthew for making this decision and assuring the continuation of the fine tradition of the Choir School in its service to children and young people.

— The Very Reverend William B. Lane

Click here to learn more about the Choir School's move.