In-person worship services have begun on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.! The Sunday services are also broadcast on YouTube. After each broadcast, the services are available on-demand for you to watch when your schedule allows. The installation and testing of our new HVAC system is complete, as is the “deep COVID-level” cleaning. Click here to see READ MORE »
Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)
Seeking to know and love God in every person, here, now.
SsAM Presents: Upcoming Events
In-Person Sunday Services Have Begun! Sunday Services now in person and also on YouTube. The installation and testing of our new HVAC system is complete, as is the “deep COVID-level” cleaning our the church. You are invited to worship us in person with some basic pandemic precautions in place, such as wearing masks. For those READ MORE »
Worship at SsAM: Sunday Leaflet, Church News, and More
SERVICE LEAFLET (Order of Worship) Leaflet for the Thirds Sunday after Pentecost – ANNUAL MEETING – June 13, 2021 SERVICES IN PERSON AND VIA VIDEO In-person worship is offered on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Worship via video is also offered on Sundays. Also, Weekday and Saturday prayer services are via video. Click here for details READ MORE »
Prayer Services at SsAM
Every weekday at 8am, 5pm, and 8pm Prayer Services at SsAM via Video. Also on Saturdays at Noon. Click here to see our Facebook Live page. You can watch these services (and our Sunday services) as they are broadcast, or you can play them on demand afterwards. You can find the Zoom login info for READ MORE »
Entering The Same Door, Differently
SsAM family and friends — please join us for Entering the Same Door, Differently Saturday, July 17, 2021, 9am to 1pm Empowering the Present and Imagining the Future through Post-Pandemic Exploration and Personal Stories. In person at SsAM. THE TIME HAS COME! We are gathering in person again. The Church doors are opening, the company READ MORE »
Photos: People in Church after 15 Months Away
On Sunday, June 6, 2021, seventy-seven people came to the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew in downtown Wilmington, Delaware to worship God. This is news because the numbers attending SsAM in-person have been zero for most of the last 15 months. We have been worshiping via video, not in person. We continue to READ MORE »
Adult Education Offerings: July to December, 2021
• “From Shared Trauma to Imagining the Future” Retreat • “Faith Talk About Race” 6-session program • “Deeper Relationships with God” 5-session small groups Last week I shared with the parish that a one-day retreat will be offered likely in July entitled, “From Shared Trauma to Imagining the Future”, which will give participants time to READ MORE »
What is Planned for the Next Seven Months?
Father David’s post of May 28, 2021 — Thank you to all who have reached out to me since last Friday when you received the news that I would be stepping away from the parish at the end of this year. Your support and love mean a great deal to me and to Emily. What READ MORE »
Get The Vaccine!
Where Can I Get My Vaccine? Click here to visit the State of Delaware website with detailed information of where you can get your vaccine. Included is information for ages 12-15, a search engine for vaccination sites near you, pharmacies, hospital sign-up sites, federally-qualified health centers, and state walk-in locations, Local Vaccination Sites Here we READ MORE »
David Christopher, 20 Years At SsAM
Father David’s blog post of April 30, 2021 — A special shout out to David Christopher, the parish Associate for Liturgy and Music! Last month marked the twentieth year that David has been at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew. Thank You David for all that you have accomplished and have been to READ MORE »
Racial Justice and Reconciliation in Delaware
Newly Formed: The Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission of The Episcopal Church in Delaware On May 25, 2020, the world witnessed the murder of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement. This brutal event reawakened many to the ongoing reality of racism within individuals and systems. In response to that tragedy, Bishop Brown created READ MORE »
Monthly Walks for Justice and Peace
First Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Next walk is May 7. Since June 19, 2020, members from SsAM and other churches have been showing up for silent Walks for Justice and Peace in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. These prayerful pilgrimages are hosted collaboratively with First & Central Presbyterian Church. We gather in front of the steps of READ MORE »
Undee Sunday Results 2020
Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, in 2020 we were able to exceed last year’s contribution to the Friendship House Clothing Bank. The Community Advocacy Committee thanks all of you who helped make Undee Sunday a tremendous success. Forman Mills donated 100 sets of thermal underwear for children, women and men. Dariel Janerette worked with Luvenia, Manager, READ MORE »
Worship on Sundays, Weekdays
We are worshiping together in person on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and at all times via video. Click here to learn more about Sunday and weekday services!
Volunteer for Ministry
Our emphasis is on ministry, not money. The work of faithful volunteers in ministry is essential. Please, take a role in our worship services, work behind the scenes, or make a difference in the local community. Learn more about offering your time and talent at SsAM.
Please Make A Donation
Learn more about donations in general, including making a pledge or a secure on-line donation, texting a donation, special gifts and bequests, remembering SsAM in your will, and more…
Guiding Principles, Statements of Mission and Vision
The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM) is a nurturing faith community born out of the 1996 consolidation of two downtown churches. This multi-racial congregation welcomes all people who seek the love of God without regard to ability, age, economic circumstance, ethnic background, family configuration, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, political affiliation, educational achievement, READ MORE »
Donations Are Welcome, and a Necessity
Our ministries are dependent on financial donations. Click here to make a secure credit-card donation on-line or to learn
Our main focus is ministry, not money!
We offer a host of ministries for which you can volunteer. You can participate in worship services, help make the church hum, or offer your time and talent to the local community.
