Worship and Prayer
The T. Canby Jones Meetinghouse is a place for worship, prayer, and encouraging one another in faith. Students, faculty, and staff gather for Weekly Worship in the Meetinghouse at the Quaker Heritage Center, on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm. Speakers and musicians are members of the campus and wider community. The Meetinghouse is available for personal reflection and/or corporate worship when not in use for other activities.
Campus Friends Meeting meets for worship every Sunday at the T. Canby Jones Meetinghouse, at 10:30 am. Many members of the Meeting are also members of the campus community, and students are always warmly welcomed. Worship at Campus Friends follows the traditional, “unprogrammed” Quaker form, where worshippers gather and center in silence, and anyone present is free to speak when moved by the Spirit of God.
Wilmington and the surrounding area host a number of churches with a variety of denominational affiliations, including Friends, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Episcopal, Adventist, Non-denominational, and others. Many local congregations love to welcome College students.
More information on churches in the Wilmington area and how to reach them can be obtained from the Campus Minister at ext. 239.
Small Groups
Initiated by students, staff, and faculty, a variety of small groups exist on campus aimed at nurturing and deepening the faith life of individuals and of the College community. In addition, Wilmington College has a very active volunteer program which assists students in finding places for service. Groups which meet for regular fellowship, led by Wilmington College staff, include these
Bible Study
Bible study groups meet weekly for study and prayer, seeking to tie the Scriptures to daily life and concerns. Groups are led by interested members of the Wilmington College community, or sometimes by faith leaders invited to the campus. Students are always welcome to initiate new groups, and the campus minister is available to assist in planning and organization. Some groups are listed below.
Builders on the Rock
Builders on the Rock Bible Study is led by pastors from Wilmington's Bible Baptist Church. Weekly meetings consist of study and prayer. All students are welcome. For more information, see the Campus Minister.
Catholic Campus Ministry
Catholic Campus Ministry is co-sponsored by St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Wilmington. The group offers a variety of activities that include opportunities for ministry within the parish, some Mass on campus, and retreats. Membership is open to all students, staff, and faculty. For more information, contact Bud Lewis, ext. 341.
Delight Ministries
Delight Ministries is to invite college women into Christ- centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories.
Faith and Action
Faith and Action is to bring God’s love through service in the community as well as the world.
Jewish Cultural Club (JCC)
JCC is to provide all interested students, Jewish or not, with an opportunity to interact and promote cultural awareness and reaffirmation through events and programming. Through the organization and its members, JCC hopes to foster solidarity among Jewish students and harmony among all students at Wilmington College
Quaker Leader Scholars (QLS)
Recipients of the Quaker Leader Scholarship and other interested students meet regularly to develop their leadership abilities, plan service activities and deepen their spiritual life. Interested students can contact the Campus Minister for more information.