Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

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Choral Music at SsAM

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The SsAM Choir on Carnival Sunday 2019

The SsAM Adult Choir

The SsAM Choir is the main parish choir consisting of 20-25 singers with a core of eight professional staff singers (The SsAM Collegium).  The SsAM Choir sings regularly at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday liturgy as well as for special feast days and occasional concerts.  Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.  Membership in the choir is open to members of the parish as well as singers from the community.   Because of the difficulty level of the repertoire as well as the choir’s rigorous performing schedule, strong music reading skills are necessary.  To inquire about singing with the SsAM Choir, contact the church office at 302-656-6628 or via the e-mail link below.

Click here for the SsAM Choir Resources page.

The SsAM Collegium

Consisting of SsAM’s eight professional staff singers, the SsAM Collegium supports the singing of the parish choir and occasionally performs separately in concerts and special liturgies.  In addition to singing frequently in the context of liturgy, the SsAM Collegium performs throughout the community.  Click here for photos and bios of each of the singers.

The Chorister Training Program

On the last Sunday of the Season, Choristers are presented with awards for musical achievement and excellence.

The SsAM Chorister Training Program is a multifaceted program for children in 3rd grade through young adults that involves learning how to read music as well as learning and performing a wide range of choral music of diverse styles.  Choristers receive private and group musical training and participate in liturgies at SsAM based on their level of experience and musical skill.  The Treble Choristers rehearse on Thursday evenings and sing frequently in worship, either in collaboration with the SsAM Adult Choir, or alone as a separate ensemble.  The Junior Choristers rehearse on Thursdays 6:00-7:00 p.m. and Advanced Trebles  6:30-8:30 p.m.  The program is free and open to singers from the parish as well as from the community.  Choristers do not need to be Episcopalian or members of the parish.  Interested singers or their parents should contact David Christopher, Director of Music through the church office.

Click here to learn about the graded Chorister Training Curriculum and becoming a SsAM Chorister

The SsAM Junior Choir

The SsAM Junior Choir introduces the youngest singers to the experience of singing in a choir.  It is a musical experience for children that are too young to participate in the Chorister Training Program, or are interested in a less formal approach.  Rehearsals are held after church 12:00-12:35 p.m. and focuses on finding their singing voice, developing their “musical ear” and learning basic songs.  The Junior Choir will sing an anthem in church periodically.

The Chapel Choir

The Chapel Choir is comprised of the children who attend Children’s Chapel.  Each Sunday in Children’s Chapel, the children begin with an opening devotion followed by a time of singing.  Periodically, the children share one of their songs with the SsAM Congregation.

Delaware ChoralArts

A community based Ensemble-In-Residence at SsAM, Delaware ChoralArts serves the greater Wilmington area by enriching the community through excellent and inspiring performances of great choral literature; supporting its talented and dedicated membership with professional skill and leadership; and nurturing the art of choral music through scholarships, commissions and showcases. Known for its expressive singing, varied and diverse programming, and its ability to produce a thrilling “wall of sound,” Delaware ChoralArts (DCA) has brought a rich palate of choral music to the region since its beginnings in 1984.

In addition to having sung with many orchestras from the region, DCA first performed with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra in the summer of 2009 as part of the City of Wilmington’s 4th of July Celebration in the Tubman-Garrett Park on Wilmington’s Riverfront, followed by a collaborative performance of the Brahms Requiem in the spring of 2012.  DCA strives to nurture and develop young people’s appreciation of the choral art through its competition for young composers and now through its “side-by-side” collaboration with high school students as well as its frequent collaboration with the Wilmington Children’s Chorus. DCA is run by a dedicated Board of Directors made up of members of the chorale along with support from members of the community who serve in an advisory capacity.

Funding for DCA comes from a number of sources including generous grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts and The Dupont Company, a growing number of enthusiastic Patrons, fund raising projects and ticket and ad sales.

To learn more about Delaware ChoralArts, please visit www.DelawareChoralArts.org

To learn more about music at SsAM, please contact us.

Worship Services Via Video

We are worshiping together via video on Facebook and YouTube. Click here to learn more about Sunday and weekday services!

25th anniversary logo for the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, Wilmington, Delaware

NEWS

Monthly Walks for Justice and Peace

First Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Next walk is Friday, March 5! Since June 19, 2020, SsAM and other churches have been sponsoring silent Walks … [Read More...]

Worship With Us Via Video

Use Facebook or YouTube to worship with us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.! Coffee Hour follows using Zoom. We have gone back to pre-recorded … [Read More...]

Virtual Coffee Hour This Sunday

VIRTUAL COFFEE HOURS Sunday immediately following 10:00 a.m. worship. The Zoom login info was in last Friday’s E-Blast, but you can also … [Read More...]

Continuing the Conversation with Three Wilmington Churches

The members of three Wilmington Churches continue their collaboration on issues of racial justice on Sunday, March 7, at 3:00 p.m. Please … [Read More...]

SsAM 25th Anniversary Continues!

Our next 25th Anniversary Event is Sunday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m. The Zoom program on the 14th of March will continue the exploration of … [Read More...]

Observe a Holy Season Of Lent

How to Observe a Holy Lent during a Pandemic.  I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, … [Read More...]

Vaccinations And Ashes

The Importance of Getting Vaccinated:  The vestry of SsAM and I strongly recommend that you schedule a COVID-19 vaccination when you … [Read More...]

SsAM Presents: Upcoming Events at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew

Our building is closed but we are busier than ever! Monthly Walks for Justice and Peace First Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Next Walk is Friday, … [Read More...]

Black History Month in Delaware

In February we celebrate the contributions of Black people. It is a time to reflect on the struggle for racial justice. 2021’s theme is “The … [Read More...]

Get The Vaccine!

COVID-19 VACCINE SCHEDULING Requests for appointments for Delaware Division of Public Health vaccination events are now being taken … [Read More...]

Please Make A Donation

You can make a one-time donation or set up a donation that repeats weekly or monthly. A click on the button will bring you to a secure … [Read More...]

Books About Race, Race Relations, and Racial History – A Bibliography

Here is a list of books, articles, and videos that enlighten us about race, race relations, racial history, and related topics. Click here … [Read More...]

Pledge Form

If you want to make your pledge to SsAM for 2021, you can use this on-line form, which does NOT ask for bank account or credit card … [Read More...]

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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.

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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.

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