Concord Presbyterian Church

Concord Presbyterian Church Sharing God’s love in our community & the world. Henry L. Jacobs to establish Concord Presbyterian Church.

A Brief History of Concord Presbyterian Church

In April 1952 the northern Newcastle County suburbs were flourishing as the post-World War era fueled the building of new housing developments. Recognizing the need to provide faith communities in this growing area, the New Castle Presbytery selected the Rev. He made door-to-door visits in Fairfax and the surrounding communities, and in May 1952 t

he first regular church service was held in a former shoe repair store in the Fairfax Shopping Center. In July 1952 the Presbytery purchased the first manse on Waverly Road in Fairfax where the church school classes were held, later expanding into private homes in the community. The Concord Presbyterian Church was officially organized at the 502nd meeting of the New Castle Presbytery on October 22, 1952, with 53 charter members. Since Henry Jacobs had been a draftsman before he entered the ministry, he drew the master plan for a proposed church building which was approved by the congregation in June 1954. The first building, the Chapel, was completed in January 1955 and the second unit, for office space and church school, was dedicated before the end of the year. Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new Sanctuary were held in 1957, and it was completed in the fall of 1958. During the summer of that year, Henry Jacobs carved the three-foot Celtic cross from solid cherry that became the focal point of the new Sanctuary. In 1969, the fourth unit (Fellowship Hall and class rooms), linking the other structures, was completed. Concord's entire history has been one of vital witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. We witness:

through joyful worship, including the gift of high quality music,
by our care to each other,
by our commitment to serve our community and our world through numerous mission and outreach initiatives,
by seeking to learn more about our faith and God revealed in the Scriptures through study and prayer,
by providing a nurturing environment and activities for our children and youth, including the establishment of a kindergarten in 1956 that has evolved into Concord Preschool and Childcare

In 2004 the congregation completed a study that resulted in a renewed vision for the future. The vision includes transformative efforts in the areas of spirituality, evangelism, social justice and local community service. Our congregation is engaged in making these transformations real, and with God's help, the new energy that is evident at Concord will ensure its continuation as a vital and growing witness to the Kingdom of God.

What a joyful time at our church summer picnic this past weekend! Summer is here and we celebrated! ☀️
06/08/2026

What a joyful time at our church summer picnic this past weekend! Summer is here and we celebrated! ☀️

Happy 250th Birthday to the USA!On this 250th birthday of the USA, what are your hopes for our country? Now through Ju...
06/07/2026

Happy 250th Birthday to the USA!

On this 250th birthday of the USA, what are your hopes for our country? Now through July 4th weekend, take a ribbon, write your hopes, and tie it on the fence at Fairfax Park to share with everyone! Find ribbons and pens at the site. Celebrate our 250th by sharing hope!

Our Concord family showed up with New Castle Presbytery at Dover Pride yesterday! Grateful to show up to witness to God’...
06/07/2026

Our Concord family showed up with New Castle Presbytery at Dover Pride yesterday! Grateful to show up to witness to God’s bold and vibrant love. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

06/05/2026

Today is World Environment Day 🌍

A day designed to mark the need for global climate action to protect our planet.

SUNDAY MORNING AT CONCORD Please join us at 10 am, in person or by livestream, for joyful music and thoughtful preaching...
06/04/2026

SUNDAY MORNING AT CONCORD

Please join us at 10 am, in person or by livestream, for joyful music and thoughtful preaching by Pastor Julia. We will hear about Jesus talking with a Samaritan woman at the well, surprising her by really seeing her, against the cultural norms of the time. How can we get to know people better in our own time & place?

The recording will be available for later viewing. Come get to know us better!

Join us for worship @ Concord Pres on Sunday, led by Pastor Julia Burkley and Concord staff and members. Produced under CCLI Streaming License 20790559 and C...

Happy Pride Month from all of us here at Concord Presbyterian Church!
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month from all of us here at Concord Presbyterian Church!

Happy Pride Month! 🌈🎉
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈🎉

05/29/2026
The Concord Choir and friends had a celebratory end of the year potluck at the Pressley’s house yesterday! It was a grea...
05/29/2026

The Concord Choir and friends had a celebratory end of the year potluck at the Pressley’s house yesterday! It was a great gathering to celebrate another amazing year of music.

On May 14th, Concord members John Barineau and Nancy Tucker joined about 150 others on the green just outside Legislativ...
05/28/2026

On May 14th, Concord members John Barineau and Nancy Tucker joined about 150 others on the green just outside Legislative Hall in Dover for the annual Day for Housing, organized by the Housing Alliance of Delaware (HAD). Attendees met with their state senators and representatives to share information about housing needs around Delaware and advocate for policies that lead to solutions. For more information on the work of HAD, go to https://www.housingalliancede.org/.

Address

1800 Fairfax Boulevard
Wilmington, DE
19803

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+13026549654

Website

https://www.concordpreschoolandchildcare.com/

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