Christ Church Delavan

09/04/2026

Check out the “Small Church Rising: Challenging the Narrative of Decline”. A one-day gathering for lay and ordained church leaders invested in the future of small and rural congregations, especially those who are tired of measuring vitality only by attendance and budgets.

Hosted by the Small Church Center at the School of Theology at the University of the South, the conference brings together current research and practical ministry experience. Presentations will explore what research reveals about church vitality, how leaders can sustain spiritual vitality amid institutional change, how congregational data can inform wiser decisions, and how racism, sexism, and other forms of socialization shape our churches and communities.

The day will include opening worship, keynote presentations, workshops, conversation, lunch, networking, and a closing roundtable focused on what comes next for the small church.

It is held in person at Sewanee University of the South, School of Theology in Sewanee, TN,
but THERE IS A REMOTE OPTION available too!

Check out more information at the link.

09/02/2026

Food in a Back Pack Program $5,000 Matching Grant from Monroe Funeral Home, Delavan.
At the end of each school week, students at Turtle Creek and Darien Elementary School can receive a small bag of food to tide them over for the weekend. Mac n’cheese, soup, oatmeal, spaghetti, pancake mix are examples of items.

The program is entering its 12th year of providing to community children. Historically, the Food in a Backpack Program was funded/distributed by area churches: Christ Episcopal, Delavan United Church of Christ, Delavan United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church, and Sugar Creek Lutheran Church. Each congregation takes turns packing, and contributes $1000 which provides children with a food bag each week of the school year.

When this program first began in the Delavan-Darien area the number of students in the program was 60; however, this number has more than doubled to 140 children. With the increase in students relying on this program and the increase in food costs it is estimated that the program will cost $18,000 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Many thanks to Monroe Funeral Home, the area churches, along with members of the community for the donations that help us continue to assist area children and families.

You, your business or community service organization, can participate by bringing funds directly to Turtle Creek Elementary School or mailing donations. Checks can be made out to “Delavan-Darien School District”, memo your donations as “Monroe Challenge Grant” and mail to DDSD, 324 Beloit Street, Delavan WI 53115; Attn: Sheyanne Kraft.

08/30/2026

Looking ahead…
Sunday, October 4th, 10 am
Blessing of the Animals
Bring your pets, large or small,
give thanks to God who made them all!
All pets and their owners are welcome to join us for worship and pet blessings during our 10 AM service. Pets are very welcome to stay for the whole service with their owners.

08/28/2026

Check out Christ Episcopal‘s Dahlia Show, happening during Delavan’s Scarecrow Festival, on Saturday, September 19th, 10 am - 5pm.
All are welcome to enter, no entry fee, cash prizes awarded. For details and more info please call 262-581-3596.

07/26/2026

07/09/2026

wanna know whats for dinner??

Come to dinner, we set a table for you and cooked up something scrumptious.

Join us tonight for a free home cooked supper.

07/04/2026

Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

While Independence Day rightly celebrates national freedom, the church also prays more broadly for the well-being and unity of all people within the nation. The Collect for the Nation, appointed in the Book of Common Prayer, reminds the faithful that liberty finds its truest expression in justice, mercy, and mutual care. It calls the church to intercede for those who govern and for citizens alike—that all may seek the common good under God’s providence.

07/01/2026

We are so excited to announce that Christ Episcopal Church is joining our other community churches in providing a free supper for the community on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Now every Thursday there is a free dinner for folks in our community. 1st and 3rd at The River and 4th at United Church of Christ and now the 2nd at Christ Episcopal Church 503 E Walworth Ave from 5 to 6:30. Please spread the word and join us !