Saint Anne's
Episcopal Church Middletown, Delaware
Everyone of all ages is welcome to participate in our worship services. Fellowship and Refreshments follow both Worship Services.
| 8:00 AM | Holy Eucharist: Rite I A prayerful Christian worship service, written in traditional English, with Holy Communion. |
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| 9:30 AM | Holy Eucharist with Music A joyful Christian worship service with music and Holy Communion. |
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| Childcare is available from 9:15AM to 11:30AM | ||
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM | Contemplative Prayer with teaching A period of silent prayer followed by instruction: no experience necessary. |
| Wednesday | 12:10 PM | Healing Service A service with special prayers for healing. |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM | Holy Eucharist |
| 8:00 AM | Bible Study No experience necessary, everyone is welcome. |
How is God present at Saint Anne's Church? Come and see. What is God doing through the faithful people of Saint Anne's Church? Come and see. What is the worship like at Saint Anne's Church? Come and see. What are the people like at Saint Anne's Church? Come and see.
If you desire to worship God in a Gospel-centered Christian church, if you desire to serve your neighbors through active outreach ministries, if you desire to grow in faith through engaging Christian formation, if you desire a friendly community, if you desire to be part of a diverse and inclusive Christian church that truly welcomes everyone, come and visit Saint Anne's Church.
Established in 1705, Saint Anne's Episcopal Church continues the tradition of worship, service, learning, and fellowship that began when the first congregation of faithful Christians gathered here in Appoquinimy more than three hundred years ago and named their church Saint Anne's. As we did then, so we do now, we invite everyone to come and experience the saving grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Come and see. Everyone is welcome.
The manifestation of Christ to the peoples of the earth. The winter solstice was kept on Jan. 6 at some places during the first centuries of the Christian Era. In opposition to pagan festivals, Christians chose this day to celebrate the various manifestations, or "epiphanies," of Jesus' divinity. These showings of his divinity included his birth, the coming of the Magi, his baptism, and the Wedding at Cana where he miraculously changed water into wine. The day was called "The Feast of Lights." Celebration of the Son of God replaced celebration of the sun. Baptisms were done, and a season of preparation was instituted. It was later called Advent. The solstice was kept on Dec. 25 by the fourth century. Jesus' birth was celebrated on this day in both eastern and western churches. The western church commemorated the coming of the Magi on Jan. 6. The eastern church continued to celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and the Wedding at Cana on Jan. 6. In the east the day was called "Theophany" (manifestation of God). The coming of the Magi is celebrated on the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6, in the BCP. The Baptism of our Lord is celebrated on the First Sunday after the Epiphany.
Located on the corner of S. Broad Street and St. Anne's Church Road, Middletown, Delaware
Established in 1705 in Appoquinimy (present day Middletown and Odessa), Saint Anne's Church has two historic sanctuaries in which to worship: the Town Church (which was completed in 1888) and Old St. Anne's Church (which was completed in 1768). Built on top of a hill at the head of one of the branches of Appoquinimink Creek, Old Saint Anne's Church is a beautiful 18th century American church building that stands surrounded by majestic trees and Saint Anne's historic cemetery. Special worship services are offered at Old Saint Anne's Church throughout the year on Sundays and Christian holy days. Please check the Church Calendar for our worship schedule. Private and community tours of the Old Saint Anne's are available by appointment. For more information, please contact the Church Office at 302-378-2401.
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| Monday | 9:00AM to 1:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM to 1:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM to 1:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM to 1:00PM |
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