IMMANUEL HIGHLANDS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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FACILITIES

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Our Sanctuary

Immanuel’s architecture is modified Gothic, as indicated by its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, sculpturing, and stained glass windows. The people of the Middle Ages believed that light best portrays God, Christ was referred to as Lux Nova (New Light). Sculpture and stained glass windows were pictorial because they served as teaching tools, necessary because most people in the Middle Ages were illiterate. The entire church was originally decorated in old German glass, which was gray like that in the entrances. Imagine seeing these windows change one by one from gray to brilliant colors, looking carefully at each one as the early saints did. As you look at each one, offer thanks for the lives of those who gave these windows, and for whom they were given.

Our Stained Glass

Most of our stained glass was designed by the noted Delaware River Valley artist Frank Schoonover, who was a long-time member of Immanuel. Below is a booklet that tells the story of our stained glass windows
  • The Stained Glass Windows of Immanuel Church, Highlands

Our Community Partners


  • Kind Mind Kids
  • The League of Women Voters
  • Al-Anon
  • Girl Scouts
  • Coro Allegro
  • Drama Kids
  • Tai Chi
  • TaeKwon-Do
  • Strummers
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FIND US!
2400 W. 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19806

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CONTACT US
 (302) 658-7326
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  • WELCOME
    • VISITOR'S CARD
  • ABOUT US
    • WHAT WE BELIEVE >
      • CLERGY AND STAFF
    • Our Vestry
    • OUR STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
    • Our Facilities
    • STRATEGIC PLAN
    • THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    • DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS
    • OUR DIOCESE
  • PARISH NEWSLETTER
  • JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST
  • WORSHIP
    • SERVICE TIMES
    • RECORDED SERVICES
    • MUSIC >
      • MUSIC AT IMMANUEL
      • CHOIR
      • INSTRUMENTS
      • ENSEMBLES
      • MUSIC RECORDINGS
    • INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
  • SERMONS
    • READ ONLINE
    • DOWNLOAD THE TEXT
  • CALENDAR
    • HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE
  • MINISTRIES
    • PARISH MINISTRIES
    • COMMUNITY MINISTRIES >
      • BACKPACK PROGRAM
  • CHRISTIAN FORMATION
    • ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
    • SUNDAY SCHOOL
    • INQUIRERS' CLASS
  • GIVE TO IMMANUEL
  • STEWARDSHIP
  • PHOTO GALLERIES
    • Bishop Brown’s Visit, Confirmations, Ministry Fair
    • PARISH COOKOUT 2024
    • CELEBRATION OF MINISTRY 2024
    • PARISH GATHERINGS
    • BISHOP'S VISIT - SEPTEMBER 2022
    • CONFIRMATION SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
    • EASTER DAY - APRIL 4, 2021
    • PALM SUNDAY MARCH 28, 2021
  • RESOURCES
  • CONTACT US