As 2020 begins, we are looking again at our church’s four guiding principles, the four strategic principles set by our Vestry in 2014, the four pillars guiding our stewardship: To strengthen and grow Youth and Young Families; To create a sustainable financial picture; To provide engaging worship that is rich and meaningful and brings people READ MORE »
Capital Campaign Posts
“Sharing Our Blessings” was the theme of the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew's Capital Campaign. Our capital campaign goal was $1,350,000 total and we exceeded that. Thank you and thank God!
Esterly Organ Dedicated
The Katherine Esterly Organ was dedicated at a service on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, downtown Wilmington, Delaware. The organ features 45 ranks divided into four manual divisions and pedal and was built by Qimby Pipe Organs, Opus 72. Click here or the photo above to READ MORE »
Debut of Katherine Esterly Organ
VIDEO: The first notes in public from the Kitty Esterly Organ at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew in downtown Wilmington, Delaware were accompanied by the Adult Choir and by members from the congregation familiar with this anthem, Felix Mendelssohn’s “There Shall A Star Come Out of Jacob.” David Christopher was the organist READ MORE »
April 2014 Capital Campaign update
Jesus Christ is risen today; Alleluia. These stirring words will fill the sanctuary on this most glorious day in the Christian calendar. The organ will play and the choir and congregation will sing. It will be memorable, but it will be even more glorious when we have the Katherine Esterly Organ in place. That day READ MORE »
Sponsor a Pipe
An exciting new opportunity to participate in raising money for the organ will be coming in the next couple of weeks. Our SPONSOR A PIPE campaign will give members and friends an opportunity to buy individual pipes as memorials or tributes to loved ones. In the near future, we will have a page on this READ MORE »
Kitty Esterly Honored
Our pipe organ was recently dedicated to Dr. Kitty Esterly, a pediatric pioneer in Delaware and a long-time member of Sts. Andrew & Matthew. LINKS Contribute to the renovation of our pipe organ. Dr. “Kitty” Esterly still advocates for all of Delaware’s newborns. Meet Local Legend Katherine Esterly, M.D. In the Congressional Record by U.S. READ MORE »
2013-08-23: Kitchen Renovated
from the Campaign Coordinator Dear Friends, We have achieved the first phase of the Capital Campaign, Sharing Our Blessings, at The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew. The dream of a new kitchen at SsAM has become a reality, thanks to all who supported this wonderful achievement. Gleaming walls and stainless steel appliances and READ MORE »
2013-04-25
Rector’s Message: In the next several weeks you will be hearing more about this exciting adventure of faith that we as a parish are about to embark on together. As the Rector of this amazing faith community, let me say that I am supportive of the campaign and I have committed my own resources to READ MORE »
2013-02-22
DRAWINGS OF PLANNED KITCHEN RENOVATION
2013-02-07
Our capital campaign continues to move forward, and we now have $895,118 pledged toward our goal of $1.35 million. You may make campaign payments by check, or for your convenience, you may pay by credit card using the link on the SsAM website. Many thanks to all. Work will begin on the kitchen phase of READ MORE »
2012-05-11 Capital Campaign Update
Earlier this week, we received good news from the Advance & Development Fund of the Diocese of Delaware. This fund was established for the sole purpose of helping churches of the diocese receive financial assistance though grants and loans tohelp pay for structural repairs to church buildings in need of that repair. We applied for READ MORE »