You are invited...
- to maintain and preserve the spiritual, cultural and historic heritage
of the Diocesan Cathedral Church of Saint John;
- to join together to help preserve the historic buildings and grounds
of the Cathedral; and
- to carry out our mission to the parishioners, the Diocese and the
neighborhood community of Brandywine Village.
History and Background of
The Cathedral Church
of Saint John
Saint John's has been a cornerstone of
Wilmington's Brandywine Village
neighborhood since 1857.
In 1935, Saint John's Church accepted the invitation
of the Diocese to become the Mother Church of the Diocese and the seat
of the Bishop of Delaware.
The majestic Brandywine stone buildings and beautiful
close of the Cathedral Church of Saint John represent the highest example
of cathedral tradition.
Current Role of
The Cathedral Church
of Saint John
- Excellence in Liturgy and Music, including the
Cathedral Choir School of Delaware
- Outreach to the families and children through Debnam
House Community Center
- Inclusion of all people in creating a truly diverse and
welcoming congregation
- Funds generated from Memberships will be used by the
Delaware Cathedral Association Board exclusively for maintaining and
supporting the Cathedral's historic buildings and grounds.
Delaware Cathedral Association Needlepoint Circle:
- Make a needlepoint cushion for the Chapel
- Design to reflect your parish with parish name
- Cushions: 10" x 14", top side only
- Call Pat Walbert at 656-6086
- Or, Cindy Timko at 654-6279, ext. 6
- Your Parish's cushion is waiting!
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Benefits of Membership
include:
- An invitation to the annual Delaware Cathedral Association Special
Evensong and Tea
- Notices and invitations to special
events at the Cathedral
- Parish Sundays: Diocesan parishes invited to process with banners,
and acolytes. Parishioners are invited to share news of the visiting
congregation
- A Delaware Cathedral Association Seal decal
- Participation in the Cathedral / Parish needlework kneelers project
To join the Delaware Cathedral Association, please send a check to:
Delaware Cathedral Association
c/o The Cathedral Church
of Saint John
10 Concord Avenue
Wilmington, DE
19802-4197 |
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