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T'was the week before Christmas when we baptized a two-month-old girl into the household of Christ. So many people came to celebrate, we ran out of bulletins. Click here to learn more about the rite of baptism in our church. Welcome to Saints Andrew and Matthew Episcopal Church (SsAM) in downtown Wilmington, DelawareCome, discover, and share the vibrant life of The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, located in the heart of downtown Wilmington. Our congregation was formed from the merger of two historic congregations that had been racially separated. We now draw from the riches of our diverse heritages in celebrative liturgy and music, innovative programming, and a deep involvement in the life of our community. We are seeking to love one another as Christ loves us, and to ground our ministries in witness to God's healing justice and reconciling love. Explore this website to learn more about us. Better still, make a personal visit! Resources:
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"In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin'" was the processional sung on Carnival Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. See our 8-minute "Welcome to SsAM" video on YouTube. The SsAM Choral Scholars sing William Byrd’s “Ave verum corpus” A YouTube video. ListenAudio: Recent Sermons Audio: "Jesu, dulcis memoria" by Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548 - 1611), sung by the SsAM Choral Scholars in Latin on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Recorded live. Translation: Jesus, the very thought of Thee, with sweetness fills the breast! Yet sweeter far Thy face to see, and in Thy Presence rest." Audio: "Jesu, dulcis memoria" by Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548 - 1611), sung by the SsAM Choral Scholars in Latin on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Recorded live. Translation: Jesus, the very thought of Thee, with sweetness fills the breast! Yet sweeter far Thy face to see, and in Thy Presence rest." Read2011: The Year in Review. A one-page month-by-month summary. Newsletter (The Bi-Monthly Vision) ServicesRegular Sunday Services, 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Click here for details of our worship services. Holy Eucharist with Service of Healing, Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Daily Prayer
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Congratulations!NewsletterNewsletter: Click here to see the January-March issue of the Vision Newsletter. Click here to see past issues of our newsletters. OutreachNEW: Community Outreach, Pathway Report, January, 2012 SermonsClick here to hear recent sermons given at SsAM. Sermon by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; read by Rev. David Andrews. After making his introductory remarks, Rev. Andrews reads a sermon by Dr. King titled "Paul's Letter to American Christians." This sermon of Dr. King's was first delivered at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama on 4 November 1956. Dr. King imagines what kind of letter the Apostle Paul might have written to the Church in the United States, especially in terms of race relations and segregation. Last Year2011: The Year in Review. A one-page month-by-month summary. Cold Weather and Christmas MinistriesAny time the wind-chill gets to 15ºF or colder, we open the church as a shelter from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Click here for details of our cold-weather ministry. Events...Children's Sunday School. We are using the Godly Play curriculum. Friday, February 3, 5:30 - 9PM, Family Fun Night. An informal evening of games for family, friends, and neighbors young and old. A light pizza and salad supper is planned. Please bring a table game to share. Please RSVP at 302 656-6628 and let us know if you can bring a salad. Sunday, February 5: Souper Bowl Sunday. Buy soup, support our ministries. Vestry Meeting, Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 p.m. Members of SsAM are welcome to attend. Sunday, February 19, 10:30am, Carnival Sunday service. With so many people in costume, including the choir, this service is like no other! Click here to see photos from last year. NEW DATE: Epiphany Open House at the Rectory, the evening of Carnival Sunday, February 19, 4-7pm. Bring your favorite Mardi Gras dish to share and a drink of your choice. You may even wear beads or masks to the open house. We hope all can come. Tuesday, February 21, 4-7pm, Pancake Supper. We offer a full delicious meal of chicken, side dishes, dessert, and even pancakes! Tickets are $12 each.
Sunday, March 25, 5PM, Choral Evensong in celebration of David Christopher's 10th anniversary at SsAM. Music for Good Friday, Friday, April 6, 7PM Join Our Drumming Circle! All ages and skill levels are welcome, although children under 18 must be with a parent. Click here for details and a video, or call 302 656-6628. SudanSsAM is now a member church of the American Friends of the Episcopal Church in Sudan (AFRECS). Judi Gregory, a member of SsAM, took a six-month mission trip to Sudan in 2009 and serves on the AFRECS Board of Directors. Click here to visit the AFRECS website. |
Welcome To Saints Andrew and Matthew: This booklet describes our church, its history, and ministries to those thinking about visiting.
We continue to collect food every Sunday morning. Boxes are located in the front pews of the sanctuary. Canned goods, dry goods, etc. are welcome; anything that is not perishable.
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Adult Education and Formation to Restore the Heart and Mind, 
Tuesdays, 11:30AM – 1:30PM,