Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

Seeking to know and love God in every person, here, now.

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      • David Christopher, Director of Music
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      • Tina Betz, Director of Children’s Chapel Music
      • Berna Holcomb, Music Librarian
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      • Jonathan Whitney
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Children, Youth, and Young Families

Children, Youth, and Young Families at SsAMAbove: Rabbi-in-Residence Douglas Krantz teaches during Children’s Chapel about Hanukah, the Miracle of Light. In the long nights of winter, we transform the darkness with our light, just as God transforms our darkness.

[NOTE: During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these programs have been suspended.]

Children’s Chapel:

This is a worship, music, and learning experience for children at the 10:30 service.  Each Sunday, the children begin with their families in church and are led by the Crucifer to Children’s Chapel in the Education Suite immediately following the Gospel reading.

Chapel begins with a structured liturgy designed especially for children including: opening song, prayer, devotion, and singing. Then, after a snack and a bathroom break, a special activity is offered that begins about 11:20 a.m. Afterwards, parents pick up their children from the Education Suite.

Click here to learn more about Children’s Chapel.

Click here to see upcoming events at SsAM, including those specifically for children and families.


Youth and Young FamiliesYouth and Young Families

As we have done the last couple of years, we are partnering with Trinity Episcopal Parish and Immanuel Highlands Episcopal Church.

This program year, September, 2019 through May, 2020, is one where the youth of all three parishes will continue to get to know one another as well as to learn and practice being a young disciple of Jesus Christ.

Some of our Youth and Young Families (YYF) youth are acolytes and others are in the Treble Choir; some act as ushers and nursery assistants and others are assistant Eucharistic Ministers.

Click here to learn more about Youth and Young Families.

Click here to see upcoming events at SsAM, including those specifically for youth and young families.


ACOLYTE Ministry for Youth

A great way for young folks in grades 3 and above to learn about worship is to participate as an Acolyte.  Being an acolyte is not only a great way to serve the parish, but develops a sense of leadership and responsibility that will stay with the children throughout their lives.  Acolytes may serve as crucifers, torch bearers and assist with the administering of the Holy Eucharist. Click here or the photo at left to learn more.


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Child Care

Childcare is provided beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. We also provide a safe place for children and grandchildren of the choir during rehearsal time. If you would like your child to join you for communion, please let us know when you arrive.

“We are called to proclaim the Gospel to children, in ways that empower them to receive and respond to God’s love”
—Children’s Charter of the Episcopal Church

Sunday Services

We are worshiping together using video over the Internet. Click here to learn more!

Sunday worship services are at 10:00 a.m. Morning and Evening Prayer are also offered, on other days.

Visit Us

Our church is closed at the moment, but when we can open, even partially, our address is

719 N. Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

with free parking weekends and evenings next to the church at 713 N. Shipley Street. Click here to learn more about parking and directions.

OUR MISSION

To be an inclusive Christian community which worships God, follows Christ in all aspects of our lives, and serves the Greater Wilmington area through actions and ministries which promote peace, justice, reconciliation and empowerment for all people.

Contact Us

PHONE: 302 656-6628

EMAIL: Click here to use our email form.

FACEBOOK: Click here to see our Facebook page. You don’t need a Facebook account to see it.

YOUTUBE: Click here to see our YouTube Channel. Some smart TV sets will allow you to stream YouTube, so you can watch in your den or living room. Search for “Saints Andrews and Matthew”.

Are You New to SsAM?

If you are new to SsAM, please click here to see the Welcome to SsAM booklet in PDF format. The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew is a dynamic and diverse congregation in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.

Our Vision

The Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew seeks to be a dynamic, spiritual center that is active in the pursuit of peace and justice in the community and a place where all God’s people are honored.

LINKS

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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 more about making a pledge, texting a donation, special gifts and memorials, remembering SsAM in your will, setting up debit payments from your bank, and using United Way.

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