Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

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Volunteer in the Community!

Outreach charity in Wilmington and beyond.

Below are some of the ways you can serve the world OUTSIDE the church. On other pages, we list how you can serve during worship services and ways of serving behind the scenes at church.

For details of any of these programs, please contact us.

Local Food Pantries

Click here or the graphic above to learn how you can help stock our local food pantries.

VOLUNTEER IN COLD WEATHER!

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Any time the wind-chill gets to 20ºF or colder, we open the church as a shelter from 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., after which time the Salvation Army opens and provides a place for those seeking shelter to sleep. Our guests are offered soup and sandwiches. At least one person from Friendship House provides supervision. Click here to learn more about our Code Purple ministry.

Angel Tree Gifts in Mid-December

The Community Advocacy Committee sponsors the Angel Tree project which provides Christmas gifts for families (mothers with children) who are residing in Friendship House’s transitional housing. As always, you can select a “gift angel” and purchase the gift indicated on the angel. Gift request angels are given out around Thanksgiving and the gifts themselves are due back two weeks later for distribution. Click here to learn more about Angel Tree Gifts in Christmas, 2020.

Sunday Breakfast Community at Christmas

Early every December we collect presents for our friends who attend Sunday breakfast. Gifts of a scarf, hat, warm gloves, socks, or toiletries are very much appreciated. 99% of our breakfast friends are male, so plan accordingly. (If your gift is for a woman, PLEASE mark the package prominently.) Note: The cost of each gift, individually wrapped or bagged, should total approximately $5 to $7 each.

Undee Sunday at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, Wilmington, DE 19801Undee Sunday, Every November

When the winter and cold temperatures approach, our homeless friends need thermal underwear. In response, the Community Advocacy Committee has UNDEE SUNDAY every November. CLICK HERE to learn more about Undee Sunday.

VOLUNTEER IN THE SPRING!

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  • Wilmington Garden Day is an annual tour of gardens and homes to benefit charities in Wilmington, Delaware.
  • Wilmington Garden Day began as an Episcopal ministry of this church’s forebears.

Mother’s Day Garden supports Friendship House

Support Friendship House by giving “virtual flowers” to a loved one between Easter (4.1.18) and Mother’s Day (5.13.18). Donations support the Housing Ministry.  More information on all the ministries: www.friendship-house.org

Highmark Walk supports Friendship House

Help Friendship House achieve its goal of 300 walkers and $40,000 by joining the SsAM Team. This year, the Highmark Walk will be on Saturday, June 8th at Frawley Stadium (Riverfront/Wilmington). If the SsAM Team has at least 25 walkers, we are eligible to receive an additional $1000 for Friendship House!  If interested, contact dlcasson@ssam.org.

VOLUNTEER YEAR-ROUND!

Apostles in Mission (AIM)

Funds are regularly collected during worship services by our Community Advocacy committee to help people locally.

United Thank Offering

This national program encourages prayers of thanksgiving while depositing spare change into little blue boxes that are then brought to church once a year. CLICK HERE to learn more about the United Thank Offering and the many ministries it funds.

indexFood Bank Donations

Every Sunday members drop off non-perishable food items to support the St. Patrick’s Food Pantry.

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 the Empowerment Center, which is a center that has counseling, case management, computer lab and advice during the day. At night, that space becomes Andrew’s Place, where  men can find shelter, food and fellowship. For details, visit the Friendship House website.

Click here to learn more about SsAM’s relationship with Friendship House.

BreakfastServiceSunday Morning Breakfast Ministry

Each Sunday morning between 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., seven local church communities, including SsAM, take turns preparing and serving a hot, healthy breakfast to people who are hungry. This ministry is also managed by Friendship House.

The breakfast we serve on Sundays is an egg casserole dish, called quiche by the members of the community who come to breakfast. They call our church the “Quiche House.”

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.

AAAlcoholics Anonymous

Several meetings a week are held at SsAM. Monday-Friday at 7:00 a.m. and noon; Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 a.m.   Look for the steps just before the entrance to the Parish House.

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.

indexEpiscopal Relief and Development

Our parish supports the worldwide outreach efforts of the Episcopal Church. We encourage you to visit the website of Episcopal Relief and Development.

Environmental Justice Ministry at SsAM

Environmental Justice advocacy is needed now more than ever. As we go into the world as followers of Christ who care for all, we’d like you to join us. Participation in this ministry is also an excellent way to take SsAM beyond our walls and to get to know some of our neighbors. Click here to learn more about the Environmental Justice Ministry at SsAM.

Lutheran Community Services

SsAM is a partner-in-mission with Lutheran Community Services. Click here to learn more about LCS and their effort to serve those in need in Wilmington, Delaware.

Network Delaware

SsAM provides office and meeting space for Network Delaware, a citizen led, grassroots organization which build multi-issue community leadership across the state.

Delaware Churches for Middle East Peace

SsAM is a member of DCMEP which works by educating, elevating and advocating for justice and peace in the Middle East. 

Shipley Lofts Residences and Chris White Art Gallery

The five-story building at 701 N. Shipley Street was a wreck until members of SsAM galvanized the local community and state government to renovate the structure.  Now, 23 lofts are rented to artists and others, with a two-story art gallery on the ground floor. Volunteers are always needed at the Chris White Gallery and, because SsAM still owns the land the building sets on, our church has representation on the Chris White Community Development Corporation, which owns the Shipley Lofts.

SsAM Annual Grants To:

  • Delaware Futures – this educational program is helping to prepare over one hundred disadvantaged students for college
  • Friendship House – for support of the many programs for the homeless 
  • Sojourners’ Place – transitional housing program to help those recovering from drug or alcohol abuse.
  • St. Michael’s School and Nursery – scholarships for children; the school gives out $30,000 per month in scholarship aid.

For details of any of the above ministries, 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!

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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.

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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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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