Building Program
A Vision for the Future of St. Michael's
Facing significant growth in the parish, a decision was made in 2004 to launch a capital campaign with a view towards beginning an expansion program.

The first phase of our building project is a 4,300 square foot fellowship hall, with a new kitchen and handicapped-accessible bathrooms. The hall will be physically attached to the church and will seat 176 people. This phase will also include a new porch for the church which will mesh architecturally with the new hall.


Construction on the first phase of the project began on September 6, 2009 and the new building was dedicated on October 10, 2010 in a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Metropolitan JONAH and Bishop TIKHON, which also marked the parish's 95th anniversary.

The second phase of the project, to be launched when funds permit, will add wings to the nave, thus adding room for more worshippers, as well as more parking.
Before...
Before...
Before...
...and after!
...and after!
...and after!
Building Program Featured in Diocesan Newsletter
An article authored by Father Andrew about the St. Michael's building program appeared in the December 2009 edition of Living Waters, the monthly newsletter of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania. A PDF of the newsletter is available here (3 MB download).
Social Hall Building Progess Photos

St. Michael's Social Hall

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Donating to the Capital Campaign
Our Building Program is funded by a combination of mortgages and onations. St. Michael's welcomes donations to the Building Program. We are a 501(c)(3) registered charitable organization; all donations are fully tax-deductible as charitable contributions.

Checks may be mailed to St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, 2231 E Huntington Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808. Please note "Building Program" on the memo line of your check.

If you would like to discuss giving to the Building Program or other giving opportunities, please contact the church rectory at (302) 995-6775.
A Look Ahead
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This Week's Schedule

Tuesday, April 23rd

Great Compline

at 6:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, April 24th

9th Hour & Typica

at 5:45 p.m.

Presanctified Liturgy

at 6:00 p.m.

 

Friday, April 26th

9th Hour & Typica

at 8:45 a.m.

Presanctified Liturgy

at 9:00 a.m.

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Small Compline & Lazarus Canon

at 6:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, April 27th

Lazarus Saturday

Baptismal Liturgy & Potluck

at 9:00 a.m.

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Great Vespers with Litya & Anointing

at 5:00 p.m.

(live streamed)

followed by 

Confessions

 

Sunday, April 28th

Palm Sunday

Matins

at 8:00 a.m.

(livestreamed)

Divine Liturgy & Palm Procession

at 9:00 a.m.

(live streamed)

 

††† Holy Week Begins †††

Bridegroom Matins

at 6:00 p.m.

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Important Dates

Sunday, May 5th

†††  PASCHA  †††

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St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church
Wilmington, Delaware
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