About Us

An inclusive approach
to ministry!

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the parish and day school! Saint David’s is a warm, welcoming, growing, and increasingly diverse Christian community that believes in the power of God to transform lives and [still] change the world. We are open and welcoming to all — race, income, political affiliation (or lack thereof), age, gender, and sexual orientation are NOT barriers to inclusion. We are committed to building up the justice-filled world Jesus taught his disciples to hope and live for. We believe that the Holy Spirit calls us to care for one another, to pray, study, worship, and celebrate.

All are welcome in this place!

Clergy and Staff

Rector

Rev. Michael Kurth

The Reverend Michael Kurth is a priest in the Episcopal Church. He graduated from Berkeley Divinity School at Yale and Yale Institute of Sacred Music in 2018, where he was awarded the John A. Wade Prize for greatest originality in expository preaching. Michael began ordained ministry as a Curate in Rye, New York, followed by five years as Associate Rector at Christ Church Christiana Hundred in Wilmington, Delaware. He brings with him experience and passion for pastoral care and worship, Christian formation, newcomer ministry, and preschool leadership. Michael resides in North Wilmington with his wife Sara (a Wilmington native), children Henry (4) and Clara (2), and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Cozy. Beyond his passion for his family and the Episcopal Church, Michael enjoys keeping up with his favorite sports, and is a fervent fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Cardinals, Liverpool Football Club, and Indiana Hoosiers.

michael.kurth@stdavidsde.church

Administrative Assistant

Jackie Somers

Jackie joined St. David’s staff in August 2014, bringing a long history with the Episcopal Church. She is a retired professional chorister and served at Christ Church Christiana Hundred in Greenville for 33 years and Congregation Beth Emeth in Wilmington for 30 years. Beyond her musical and administrative roles, Jackie enjoys crafting and spending time with her husband, Don, and their very active Labrador.

stdavidschurchoffice@verizon.net

Director of Music/Social Media

Steven Weatherman

Steven studied Church Music at Waldorf Lutheran College and Westminster Choir College, learning conducting from Drs. James Jordan, Allen Crowell, and Joseph Flummerfelt. He has toured the U.S. with Westminster Choir and the Bridge Ensemble and performed for seven years at the Spoleto Festival, USA, and in Italy. Steven has sung with the Opera Company of Philadelphia and worked with conductors like Riccardo Muti and Kurt Masur. As a vocalist, keyboardist, and composer, he enriches worship at St. David's, where classic and contemporary styles merge.

trinity223@aol.com

Interim Day School Director

Denise Gilliam

Denise Gilliam is currently serving as the Interim Director of St. David’s Episcopal Day School. Over the past 20 years, she has developed extensive experience in preschool leadership, operations, team development, and strategic coordination, all while building strong and meaningful relationships across diverse environments. She brings a collaborative spirit, a solutions-oriented mindset, and a deep commitment to excellence that helps teams move forward with clarity and confidence. Her faith is central to who to who she is and heavily influences the integrity, compassion, and servant leadership approach she strives to demonstrate every day. Denise resides in North Wilmington.

stdavidskidsde@outlook.com

Rev. David Andrews

Priest, retired

Rev. Anna Waid

Priest, retired

Rev. Dcn. Tom Deschaine

Decon, retired

Servant Leaders

Vestry

The vestry is the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. There are nine vestry members, treasurer, and clerk. The members are elected at the annual parish meeting and the treasurer and clerk are appointed by the rector. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector. There are two wardens — a junior warden and a senior warden. The wardens are leaders of the vestry and the congregation. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church’s mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances.