Our Life Together
There are many ways to share in the life of Christ Church, grow in faith, and serve our neighbors. Come as you are and find a place to take part.
Come and See
Explore the ministries below to learn how we worship, care for one another, and serve our community.
Sunday School meets on Sundays at 8:45 AM during the school year. Children rejoin their parents during the Peace for the rest of the 9 AM service.
Lessons introduce Scripture and Episcopal tradition, with a focus on God’s love, prayer, and caring for our neighbors. Older students explore Scripture and tradition in greater depth. Sunday School takes a summer break, and children are welcome to worship with their families.
All volunteers who work with children must complete Safe Church training. Contact the church office to learn more or get involved.
Our Pastoral Care Team helps parishioners stay connected to the life and worship of Christ Church during illness, time at home, and other life transitions.
Eucharistic Visitors are trained and authorized laypeople who bring Holy Communion to parishioners who are homebound, ill, or hospitalized.
Parish Chaplains offer visits and spiritual support during times of need, celebration, and transition.
For confidential, one-to-one Christian care, see Stephen Ministry below. Contact the church office to ask about pastoral care.
The Ministry of Fun brings our parish together for fellowship and friendship through shared meals, games, picnics, and seasonal celebrations.
See the event calendar for upcoming gatherings and ways to take part.
The Communications Team shares parish news, promotes events, and helps connect Christ Church with Milford and surrounding communities.
To share parish news or ask about helping with communications, contact the church office.
The Worship and Music Team supports the planning and coordination of worship and music at Christ Church. The team meets monthly via Zoom.
Contact the church office to learn more or ask how to get involved.
Join the Adult Choir
Share your voice in worship with the Adult Choir of Christ Church, under the direction of Jon Rania. Interested in singing with us? Contact Jon to learn more and get involved.
The Christ Church Knitting and Crochet Group meets Mondays at 1 PM in the Library. Beginners and experienced makers are welcome. If you have never picked up needles or a crochet hook, members are happy to help you learn.
Gather for fellowship and conversation while making scarves and hats for Christmas at Sea through the Seamen’s Center of Wilmington.
See the event calendar for meeting dates or contact the church office with questions.
Our small groups offer opportunities to explore Scripture, build friendships, and support one another.
- Bible Discussion Group
- 2Rule Bible Study
- Bereavement support groups
- Veterans Group
- Knitting and Crochet Group
See the event calendar for current meeting dates and times. Contact the church office for information about joining a group or the next bereavement series.
Christ Church shares space with groups that serve and support our community, including:
- Weekly AA groups
- Milford Advocacy for the Homeless Sunday dinners
- Girl Scouts
Contact the church office for information about groups meeting at the church.
The Altar Guild prepares the linens, vestments, vessels, supplies, and altar needed for each service. Members serve on rotating teams under the guidance of the Altar Guild director and the Rector.
Contact the church office to ask about serving with the Altar Guild.
Ushers welcome worshipers, distribute bulletins, help people find seats, and offer guidance to those who are new to the service. They assist during the offertory and Communion, help Sunday School children rejoin worship during the Peace, and straighten the sanctuary afterward.
Ushers serve through a sign-up schedule. Contact the church office to ask about helping.
Stephen Ministry offers confidential, one-to-one Christian care for people facing grief, illness, loneliness, divorce, job loss, or other difficulties. Trained lay ministers provide compassionate listening, prayer, and ongoing support.
To request care or ask about serving as a Stephen Minister, contact Father Harry at 302-604-3011.
Christ Church supports veterans through worship, fellowship, and pastoral care.
Weekly worship at the Delaware Veterans Home offers residents prayer, reflection, and connection with the church community.
Monthly veterans breakfasts bring members together at a local diner for conversation and mutual support.
Contact the church office for breakfast dates, locations, or information about volunteering.
Christ Church Milford Outreach Vision & Mission Statement
Christ Church Milford has a long history of outreach to our fellow neighbors and local community. We seek to act in response to Christ’s words,
“Whatever you do for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you do for me.” Matthew 25:40
Our church family has a strong volunteer presence among many local agencies, giving our time and talents in a variety of ways. We welcome your participation in our continuing efforts. If you are interested in working with this group, please contact the church office by phone: 302-422-8466 or via email: office@christchurchmilford.org
Outreach Committee Guiding Principles
- Through Outreach, we exchange blessings and resources that meet the needs of our church and community.
- We work in concert with our fellow parishioners, our Vestry and our Rector.
- We make decisions or recommendations for allocating funds available to support Outreach Ministries from the annual Operating Budget and financial gifts designated for Outreach.
We reach out to our neighbors to serve our community with love and kindness through:
- Financial outreach to our community such as: VFW Poppy Fund; giving to families in need; Seamen’s Center of Wilmington; Milford Advocacy for the Homeless; Code Purple; Men’s and Women’s Home of the Brave
- Donations of goods/services to our community such as: volunteering at Food Bank of Delaware; providing food to the Community Pantry; stocking our own Little Cupboard Blessing Box located in our church parking lot
- Hosting Sunday dining space for Milford Advocacy for the Homeless
- Adopt a Family Angel Tree at Christmas time in liaison with People’s Place, Milford
- Providing gift bags for the Merchant Marines at the Seamen’s Center of Wilmington along with hand-made caps and scarves knitted or crocheted by our knitting group
- Providing Christmas stocking gifts for the elderly at Milford Center (Genesis HealthCare), and providing Christmas in July stockings for the residents at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford
Community Engagement Team: Mission Statement
“To cultivate a thriving parish by welcoming new voices, nurturing current members, and advising leadership on strategic connections that bridge Christ Church with our wider community.”
Core Focus Breakdown
- Acquisition (Welcoming New Voices): Actively inviting and integrating newcomers into the life of the parish.
- Retention (Nurturing Current Members): Strengthening fellowship and deepening engagement for existing parishioners.
- Advisory Role (Strategic Connections): Serving as a consulting body for all parish initiatives that interface with the wider community.