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Pastoral Opportunities
July 12, 2026 - The Presbytery Pastoral Opportunities resource contains current flyers and MDPs for positions available within New Castle Presbytery, in addition to information for positions shared with us around the denomination.

Donna
Jul 121 min read


Midweek: "He Guides Me ..."
July 10, 2026 Presbytery Midweek Newsletter

Donna
Jul 101 min read


One Spirit
July 3, 2026 Presbytery Pause (SCraven) - Our challenge is to ensure everyone knows they have a place in this body and at the table.

SCraven
Jul 31 min read


Connections
June 25, 2026 Midweek Musings - We embrace the opportunity to connect and flourish with one another, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." ~Proverbs 27:17

Donna
Jun 251 min read


Abundant Life
June 18, 2026 Presbytery Pause (CKohlmann) - "My theology leads me to believe that the abundant life Jesus came to bring is meant for all people, in fact, all creation. God's very good creation, established in abundance, is anchored in the desire for the beautiful thriving of all, every person, every creature, every living thing, and even the very rocks of the earth. Jesus is reminding those listening, and us centuries later, that God's intention is abundant life, here on ear

Cindy
Jun 181 min read


Equipped for Ministry
June 12, 2026 Midweek Musings - Empowering witness with connective resources.

Donna
Jun 141 min read


Group Connections with Staff on the Road
June 2, 2026 (NCP Staff on the Road) - Our June staff on the road provided good weather and even better company as participants from more than seven NCP churches gathered with staff to enjoy a Wilmington Blue Rocks game (view the welcome photo below). Complimentary tickets are now available for our next staff on the road at the Delmarva Shorebirds! Bring your choir, financial team, youth group, mission team, along with family and friends to another great evening on Thursday,

Donna
Jun 91 min read


Matthew 9: Table, Fellowship, Kindom
June 4, 2026 Presbytery Pause (CCarbone) - From above, the world becomes a beautiful tapestry, woven together by networks and threads that do not divide but connect.

Casey Carbone
Jun 41 min read


Church Gems: Grants, Guides and Resources
May 29, 2026 Midweek Musings - This week's newsletter has opportunities for grants, guides for process and items to share from around the Presbytery. May you find a gem that lightens your perspective.

Donna
Jun 41 min read


Listening and Understanding
May 21, 2026 Presbytery Pause (SCraven) - A lot of times today, it seems like we aren’t speaking the same language as our family, friends, or neighbors. There are so many voices coming from so many directions, and much of the time we are trying to speak over one another. Life is chaotic and messy, and it is definitely complicated ...

Donna
May 211 min read


May Third Thursday Training
May 21, 2026 - Understanding impending changes to the Board of Pension's plans and programs impacting medical coverage, assistance programs, pensions and other opportunities will be the focus when Rev. Dr. Carrie Mitchell, BOP Church Consultant, joins us for this month's Third Thursday training. Everyone who participates in the Board's programs, as well as church treasurers, clerks of session and personnel or staff support committees are invited to join the training, with an

Donna
May 181 min read


"I am sending you"
May 15, 2026 Midweek newsletter - Highlighting the gatherings and ministry within and around us that embolden our mission.

Donna
May 151 min read


New Beginnings!
May 9, 2026 Presbytery Pause (CKohlmann) - The team is complete! On May 1, Casey and Sarah officially began their ministry with New Castle Presbytery. Then, on May 3, they joined Cindy at the Presbytery Leader Formation Residency for a week of orientation to the wild and sometimes wacky life of a mid council leader.

Cindy
May 111 min read


Celebrating New Beginnings
April 30, 2026 Midweek newsletter - The April 30 edition of the Presbytery newsletter embraces opportunities throughout the Presbytery and the denomination with celebration!

Donna
Apr 301 min read


Acts 2: Community, Generosity, Transition
April 24, 2026 Presbytery Pause (CCarbone) - Catching up, preparing for new ... Right now, I am in a season of transition, catching up with people and preparing for a new start as I get ready to begin my time with you all in New Castle Presbytery. With transition and spring also comes a lot of cleaning, packing, and purging of things I did not even realize I still had in boxes I have not touched since the last time I moved. I cannot say it has been a stress-free time, but it

Casey Carbone
Apr 241 min read


He Guides Me
April 17, 2026 Midweek Musings - Our ministry journeys embrace the opportunity to walk and open our minds to new hope.

Donna
Apr 171 min read


Property Checklist
April 16, 2026 Third Thursday Training - This valuable training was led by Ellie Johns-Kelly of the Presbyterian Foundation. From a property health assessment to gather an overall history and current condition of the property, to reviewing specific critical property items, the presentation walks you through the importance of establishing and maintaining tangible reporting for current and future maintenance. View the recorded presentation , and access the property checklists

Donna
Apr 171 min read


PEACE Center at the University of Delaware
April 1, 2026 Gather, Question, Grow with Christ - The PEACE Center (Presbyterian Episcopalian Alliance for Campus Engagement) at the University of Delaware seeks to be an ecumenical community, providing a space and place in which the love and hospitality of Jesus are experienced and lived out through spiritual exploration, service, justice, expressions of compassion and mercy, and where all are beloved and welcomed.

Donna
Apr 91 min read


Venturing forward after the celebration of Easter
April 9, 2026 Presbytery Pause (SCraven) - Last Sunday we celebrated Easter. The culmination of Holy Week when we come together to boldly proclaim that “Christ has risen! He is risen indeed!” It’s a time to remember the good news that Jesus conquered death and that through him we have hope for new life even in unexpected places. It is a joyful day. One filled with celebration and good news! But then Monday comes.

Donna
Apr 91 min read


Hope and Renewal
April 2, 2026 Midweek newsletter - May this week's reflections and renewal open our hearts to the greatness of love.

Donna
Apr 21 min read
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