Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

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

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What Gives You Joy Today?

FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 4/17/2020 — Alleluia, Christ is Risen!

This Easter acclamation that faithful Christians know and affirm in their lives was proclaimed this past Easter Sunday morning to empty churches around the world. And yet, in this age of COVID-19, this proclamation rings true even now in the midst of a devastating pandemic that has resulted in over 100,000 fatalities around the world.

This week, I invite you to click here to contact me to share how you have experienced Resurrection this year. What have you seen raised to new life? One way to engage the power of the Resurrection is to reflect on what has given you joy. During the last month we have been sheltered at home and have had to find new ways of connecting with people — be it on the email or phone or video conferencing. I want to hear from you!

A month ago, early on in the Governor’s State of Emergency, at the Diocesan Council video-conference meeting, Bishop Brown checked in with each member and asked us to share where we were finding joy at this time. He asked where is our joy when all of us are worried about our health, the health of our loved ones, our jobs, our finances and how to cope with a great deal of uncertainty. When it came time for me to share, I said that I found joy taking daily walks with Emily and being able to be outside. I then shared my sense of being weary and scared as well as taking on the anxiety of the parish as we struggle with how to meet our financial obligations during these stressful times. I was the only one on the call to admit these feelings.

Slowly I have begun to have more moments of joy that lead me to know that Christ has Risen. These moments of joy include two video conference calls the last two weeks with many of my first cousins and their kids. We have not yet discovered the mute button, as we all want to talk at the same time. My cousin, Nat, has to remind us to mute and unmute when we want to say something. I found joy during Holy Week when our Lenten course concluded with a rich discussion about the Eucharist and the Body of Christ. I found joy and peace in sitting in an empty church on Good Friday for three hours, reading the Passion from the Gospel of John interspersed with periods of silence and meditating on the simple wooden cross placed at the center. On Holy Saturday I had a wonderful but brief video-conference call with our Children’s Chapel kids and was so happy to see their smiling faces as well as to see their parents. I find great joy and comfort when I talk to you on the phone to check in and grateful that you are well. These are just a few examples of joy during this season of Resurrection.

Where do you find Joy today? I would love to hear from you so we can talk. Please contact me and then we can make time to talk.

The Lord Has Risen Indeed, Alleluia!

Peace,
Fr. David

Click here to see a video recording of our Easter Sunday service.

Go to SsAM’s Facebook page to see live streaming of services.

All of Fr. David’s posts.


Prayer for People Critically Ill or Facing Great Uncertainty

God of the present moment,
God who in Jesus stills the storm
and soothes the frantic heart;
bring hope and courage to all
who wait or work in uncertainty.
Bring hope that you will make them the equal
of whatever lies ahead.
Bring them courage to endure what cannot be avoided,
for your will is health and wholeness;
you are God, and we need you.

-Adapted from New Zealand Prayer Book, p. 765

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

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 (but not on Palm Sunday or Easter … [Read More...]

Sunday Coffee Hour at 11:00 a.m.

Coffee Hour resumes Sunday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. VIRTUAL COFFEE HOURS on Sundays immediately following 10:00 a.m. worship. The Zoom … [Read More...]

Prayer Services at SsAM

Prayer Services at SsAM on Facebook Live and Zoom Click here to see our Facebook Live page. You can watch  these services (and our … [Read More...]

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

Upcoming Events: Our building is closed but we are busier than ever! Our next 25th Anniversary Event is Sunday, April 18, at 3:00 … [Read More...]

Thomas answered him — My Lord and My God! (John 20:28)

FATHER DAVID’S POST OF 4/9/2021 — Thomas’ confession of faith in the Risen Christ comes at the conclusion of the Gospel that we will hear … [Read More...]

Mother’s Day Bake Sale

Saturday, May 8, 11–3, Curbside, 719 N. Shipley Street. Drive up to the curb in front of our church between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on … [Read More...]

SsAM Men’s Fellowship Begins

In the first months of 2021, SsAM formed a Men’s Fellowship Ministry for the purposes of promoting fellowship among the men of the church … [Read More...]

Feed The Hungry

Please make a donation to a local food pantry! Children and families in our community are going hungry. You can help! As the … [Read More...]

Monthly Walks for Justice and Peace

First Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Next walk is May 7. Since June 19, 2020, members from SsAM and other churches have been showing up for silent … [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...]

Racial Justice: 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...]

Volunteer To Serve On The Vestry

Our church is looking for four new Vestry members to serve three-year terms beginning in June, 2021. Is that you? Someone you know? The … [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...]

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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.

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.

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