Community Outreach at
SsAM
If you would like to volunteer in the community,
click here.
FRIENDSHIP
HOUSE
Our church has an active partnership with
Friendship House, a Christian ministry committed
to making a difference in the lives of the
homeless through hospitality, education,
empowerment and community. The lower
floor of our church building is dedicated
to Andrew's Place, which is a drop-in center
for women during the day. At night,
we offer older men in need a place to call
home - shelter, food and fellowship. For
details, visit
the Friendship House website.
Or, give us a call at (302) 656-6628. Of
special interest is their
Web page devoted to Andrew's Place.
LIMEN HOUSE
Limen House dedicated its newly-renovated facility on April
7, 2008. Since opening in 1973, this non-profit house has served about
250 residents. Its residential therapeutic treatment program for
recovering alcoholics began with a mens’ house, which opened
in 1969 and is believed to be the nation’s oldest continuously
operating halfway house for recovering alcoholics.
Limen House was created by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Under the leadership of parishioner Ruth Lipscomb, St.
Andrew’s raised private donations to run the program, named it
and assembled its first board of directors. Mainly run on
donations, Limen House receives limited funds from the state
and through United Way. Members of SsAM are encouraged to support Limen House in its mission of restoration of the body and soul.
SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST MINISTRY
Each Sunday morning between 6:30 to 8 a.m.
seven local church communities, including
SsAM, take turns preparing and serving
a hot, healthy breakfast to people who
are hungry. Click
here to learn more.
COMMUNITY CHAPEL PROGRAM
Each Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. SsAM hosts
a nondenominational interactive service in
the Chapel immediately following the Sunday
Morning Breakfast Ministry. This service
is especially designed to minister to the
spiritual needs of those who attend the
Sunday Morning Breakfast, but is open to
everyone. This inspirational gathering
includes hymns, prayers, a homily and the
sharing of life experiences. Those who
wish to participate in this ministry
are invited to contact
the church office.
To see descriptions of all our
worship services, click
here.
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS
Several meetings a week are held at SsAM. For details, call the church at 302 656-6628.
FOOD VOUCHER PROGRAM
Volunteers from the parish operate a system
of referrals to food banks at local churches.
These referrals are given to people who
live in Wilmington and can show financial
need. They are given on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. from
the church office. Recipients may access
the system twice per month and must show
an original photo ID for themselves and
for each member of their family for whom
they are requesting help. For information
on how to volunteer for this important
ministry, please contact
the church office.
APOSTLES IN MISSION (AIM)
Funds are regularly collected by our Community
Advocacy committee to help people locally. Click
here for details.
REGAL HEIGHTS MINISTRY
The fourth Sunday of each month, SsAM parishioners
and ministers share their faith and love
by assisting residents of this skilled nursing
center at a Holy Communion service. If you
would be willing to help bring residents
from their rooms or to assist with the worship
service, please give us a call at (302) 656-6628.
UNDEE
SUNDAY
With the onset of each winter season, the homeless
community in Wilmington become in dire need of thermal
underwear to ward off the cold weather. In order to
fill this need, SSAM declares one Sunday each November
to be “UNDEE SUNDAY.” On this date, each
member of the parish is encouraged to bring at least
one set of long johns to church to donate to this worthy
cause. The donated thermals are then given to the Friendship
House Clothing Bank for distribution to the needy.
ANGEL
TREE
Each Christmas season, the Community Advocacy
sponsors the Angel Tree project which provides
Christmas gifts (3 each) for the children
of those incarcerated in Delaware prisons.
The Angel Tree project provides gifts from
incarcerated parents and grandparents to
their children or grandchildren. Members
of the parish can select a “gift angel” from the
Angel Tree and purchase the gift indicated
on the angel. Angel Tree gifts are to be wrapped
and returned to the church office with the “Angel” attached.
You may also contribute funds directly to
Angel Tree (for those who cannot get out
to shop) by contacting the church office.
F.A.I.T.H.
CENTER
An ecumenical program of 13 churches designed to
provide emergency funds to individuals in need of assistance
in rent, utilities and other expenses. Open three days
a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 226 Walnut
Street. Clients are seen by appointment only. For details,
call 654-4550 or visit
their page on Westminster's website. One of the
founders of this ministry is a member of SsAM, Retha
Fisher.
CHRISTMAS
GIFTS FOR THE
SUNDAY BREAKFAST COMMUNITY
Each December, SsAM distributes over 100
gifts to our friends that attend the Sunday
breakfast. If you would like to contribute,
gifts of a scarf, warm gloves or socks or
toiletries are very much appreciated. 99%
of our breakfast friends are male so please
plan accordingly. Wrapped presents should
be left in the box marked "Breakfast Gifts" in
the Narthex no later than the Saturday before
Christmas.
WORLD-WIDE
EFFORTS
Our parish supports the worldwide outreach
efforts of the Episcopal Church, including
relief to the Hurricane Katrina victims in
the American South and to the tsunami victims
in South Asia. We encourage you to visit
the website of Episcopal Relief and Development.
Local
Community Service Organizations
Charities we support. You can,
too!
If
you have a question or comment, please
contact us.
The
Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew
719 North Shipley Street, Wilmington,
DE 19801
Voice: (302) 656-6628
copyright 2002-2008 The Episcopal
Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew
Website by Danny Schweers
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