Welcome to Calvary Church

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Calvary Episcopal Church is a Christian community in the Episcopal tradition. We welcome all people and seek to live in faithful witness to the message of Christ through worship and through service to others, reflecting the manifest glory of God.

Please look around our website and feel at home. We have been a vibrant part of the community in North Wilmington, Delaware, near Bellefonte, for over 150 years. We are proud to be part of the Episcopal Church of the United States of America and the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware.

If you have any questions, please let us know. Come visit us! We’d love to help you get to know why Calvary is so special.

Calvary Episcopal Church  304 Lore Ave                     Wilmington, DE 19809

Holy Eucharist

• Sundays: 10:15 am at Calvary.  with organ 

Morning Prayer - Streaming Live from the Guild Room at Calvary via Facebook: the first Wednesday of every month at 10am.

Pastoral Care—If you or anyone you know is in need of pastoral care please contact Rev. Marta:  Phone 1.302.598.1108.

Our clergy team wants you to know, they are here for all your pastoral needs. If you or anyone you know is in need of Clergy: Kindly send us a note to bcmofficede@gmail.com or give us a call at 302.598.1108.

BCM Presents (via Zoom link): additional information will follow

• Spiritual Wellness10/20/21
  

Celebration of the Water: Saturday 9/18/21 at 4:00 pm  Presentation followed by a meal and fellowship in the Grace Church Parish Hall.  RSVP 302.598.1108 or email bcmofficede@.gmail.com

Fall Flea Market Saturday 9/25/21 (rain date: Sat, 10/02/21) 8 am to 2pm. Event Flyers and Registration forms can  be printed by clicking on the links below: Flea Market Flyer:  click here          Flea Market Registration and Policies:   click here

Blessing of the Animals  Sunday 10/03/21 12pm-2pm. We need folks to help with set up, decorations, greeters, and breaking down. Please contact Amy Diamond at amy.v.diamond@gmail.com if you can help!

We are also looking for donation items for Raffle Baskets: pet store gift cards, dog/cat toys/leashes/treats/, any pet-centric gift items (mugs, note cards, water bowls, home decor, etc.) These items can be dropped at Grace Mon-Thurs 9am-12pm, or contact Amy.

Episcopal Church Womens' Annual Meeting  October 16, 2021 at Frazier’s Restaurant, Dover, DE, 12:30 pm Luncheon Buffet followed by a program that will include a discussion of the roles of women who serve in our diocese . Please contact the parish office if you are interested in attending 302-798-6683.

Ring the Bell  Camp Arrowhead   A new dining hall and retreat center are in the works for Camp Arrowhead in Lewes, Delaware. A capitol campaign has begun and we  are asking BCM parishioners to help support the campaign..For every dollar you donate, the BCM Council will match the donation up to a total of 8 thousand dollars.

Your contribution checks should be made out to BCM and can be mailed directly to Grace Church or placed in the offering plate on Sunday clearly marked for Camp Arrowhead. BCM will present a combined check to Camp Arrowhead in September.

Become an Usher   It's a small time commitment but a wonderful way to meet members of Grace and become involved (mostly on Sundays.) Contact Cathy Diamond or call the parish office if you think this is a way you would like to serve.

SCAM ALERT   If you receive an email or text request for financial assistance in any form from a church member /clergy or parish office please call the parish office and we can let you know if it is a legitimate request.

It is important for you to know that the Church or Clergy will never request gift cards for any type of financial help

Holy Eucharist Altar Flowers:  Download the 2021 Altar Flowers Sponsorship Form to organize your sponsorship of altar flowers. Then communicate with Joanne Records at: (302).478.9533 or graceplace3@comcast.net 

Donations Needed: there is a need for donations of school supplies for the School Backpack Project, warm scarves, hats and gloves for the Angel Tree and nutritious food for Claymont Community Center’s Food Closet and St. Helen’s Food Closet which have specific needs for: any non-perishable items such as canned soups, peanut butter, jellies, etc. are appreciated. The need is always great, so all contributions are truly appreciated.

Donated Items may be dropped at BCM church offices between 9 and noon Monday through Thursday.

Seamen's Center—Many thanks for the wonderful response for items for the Ditty Boxes. Still needed are wrapping paper, candies, small toiletries and shoe boxes.Items may be dropped off at the parish office. Any questions, please contact Tom Marshall or the parish office.

Grocery cards for Giant, Shop Rite and Acme are available.  Contact Diane Wegner at 302.388.2239.  If there is no answer, leave a message and Diane will get back to you.

“The Lord bless you, and keep you; 

The Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you;

The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.”