Delta Psi Epsilon

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Delta Psi Epsilon (ΔΨΕ)

Founded	January 16, 1999 Oakwood College
Type
Motto	The Sorority that Puts God First
Maxim	Faith, Wisdom, Honor & Sisterhood
Colors	Lime Green and Purple
Symbol	Hummingbird
Flower	purple Orchid
Headquarters	Huntsville, AL, United States
Homepage	deltapsiepsilon.com

Delta Psi Epsilon (ΔΨΕ), also known as Women of Deliverance, is a Christian sorority founded in Huntsville, Alabama in 1999. The sorority is a founding member of the United Council of Christian Fraternities and Sororities.

[edit] History

Delta Psi Epsilon was founded on January 16, 1999, by Sorors Carla Griffith, Vila-Sheree Watson and Nicole Gardner. Carla, Vila-Sheree and Nicole met each other as a result of being a part of a local, Christian club at Oakwood College. This sorority was formed to give women an opportunity to become a part of a Greek-lettered organization, but at the same time hold fast to their Christian values. Many strides were taken through the years to further cement and solidify the organization before becoming National. In 2000, Delta Psi Epsilon Christian Sorority, Inc. became incorporated.

In February of 2004, the sorority took in its first members. These 7 women are known as the Seven Heavenly Virtues. These are Sonya Archie, Cheryl Plaster-Vinson, Rayquisha Render, LaTonya Sparks, Maritza Barnes, Mary Watson and Griena Knight.

[edit] Chapters and colonies

Alabama

Birmingham, AL Graduate Colony
Miles College Colony

Georgia

Atlanta City-wide Colony

Illinois

Chicago City-wide Colony

Indiana

South Bend City-wide Colony

Louisiana

Southeastern Louisiana University Colony

Maryland

Baltimore City-wide Colony

New York

New York City-wide Colony

Ohio

Akron City-wide Colony
Columbus City-wide Colony

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia City-wide Colony

Texas

Dallas/Fort Worth Area Colony

The Orchidettes Club is an entity run by Delta Psi Epsilon to minister to high school age girls on the finer points of Christian womanhood. Orchidettes Clubs are forming under the leadership of chapters and colonies at various churches, schools and as community-based groups throughout the country.