Reflections on the closing of the Church of the Nativity by Lola Michael Russell of the Bishop’s staff One of the most powerful moments of our recent Diocesan convention was when the bishop announced that the Church of the Nativity, New Castle, had made the decision to close. The Rev. Margi Pumphrey, resource priest, and READ MORE »
Adult Education
Meditations and teachings plus upcoming Adult Education opportunities at SsAM — the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
A Reflection on Christian Education
by Christina Brennan Lee As we approach the end of our 25th Anniversary Celebration, and the conclusion of Father David’s time with us, I want to offer just a few words about one aspect of SsAM’s life that has meant much to me: Adult Christian Education. As some of you know, it is one of READ MORE »
25 Years at SsAM: The Two Rectors Talk
Father David’s post of October 29, 2021 — My heart is full after the conversation between Canon Casson and me last Sunday afternoon. It would have been very easy for the two of us to have continued sharing beyond the hour and fifteen minutes. I would be remiss if I did not thank Jonathan Whitney READ MORE »
Imagine Racial Justice: An Interview with Canon Casson
Can you imagine this country being a model to the world for racial justice? In the September 20, 2020 edition of the Delaware Communion Magazine, the Rev. Canon Lloyd Casson was interviewed by Michael Redmond on the topic of racial justice, something for which Canon Casson has been hoping for many decades. He has not READ MORE »
Worship at SsAM: Sunday Leaflet, Bulletin, Church News, and More
25th Anniversary Survey
Click here to see the complete 25th Anniversary Survey results in PDF format. Summary of the 25th Anniversary Survey and Conversation Circle Results — Parish Focus Group Report by Cynthia Primo Martin, July 26, 2021 The high level of survey response (47%) indicates the level of caring the SsAM community has for its spiritual home. READ MORE »
Guiding Principles, Statements of Mission and Vision
The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM) is a nurturing faith community born out of the 1996 consolidation of two downtown churches. This multi-racial congregation welcomes all people who seek the love of God without regard to ability, age, economic circumstance, ethnic background, family configuration, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, political affiliation, educational achievement, READ MORE »
Democracy, Values, and the 2020 Election: A Voter Reflection Guide for Faith Communities.
Here is a Voter Reflection Guide for Faith Communities by Interfaith Power & Light. As people of faith across the country, we believe the 2020 election is a referendum on the values that will shape our future. How can we renew our fragile democracy? How do we honor the human dignity of every person? Will READ MORE »
Litany of Reconciliation
Here is a Litany of Reconciliation crafted by the Rev. Chris Keene of Immanuel-on-the-Green in New Castle, Delaware. He prepared it for a Delaware Episcopal clergy Zoom meeting where white supremacy was the topic. Here it is as a congregational resource, and as a litany to pray when we gather. In hope that the arc READ MORE »
A Toxic Relationship
About 2,000 official and potential Superfund sites — sites contaminated by extremely hazardous chemicals — are located within 25 miles of the East or Gulf Coast. Delaware is in the red zone. As sea levels rise, many of these toxic sites are at risk of flooding. Millions of people live near these sites, and flooding READ MORE »
21-Day Racial Equity Challenge and Other Opportunities
21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, August 17 to September 6 Bishop Brown calls us all to take part in a 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge from August 17 to September 6, 2020. Led by the United Way of Delaware and YWCA Delaware, the challenge is a state-wide journey (never leaving our homes) into the history of racism READ MORE »
What Does Freedom Mean?
“Speaking of Freedom” A Letter to the Church from the Revs. Kelly Brown Douglas, Stephanie Spellers and Winnie Varghese July 4, 2020 Our church encourages you to read what three women, all of them Episcopal priests —two of African descent and one of South Indian descent — have to say about what freedom means to READ MORE »
Respectful Communications Guidelines
Aretha Franklin sang about RESPECT; we recommend you abide by these guidelines in your communications (from Eric Law, Holy Currencies). R = take Responsibility for what you say and feel without blaming others. E = Use Empathetic listening. S = be Sensitive to differences in communication styles. P = Ponder what you hear and feel READ MORE »
Black Lives Matter Banner Painting Photos
On Memorial Day, 2020, Mr. George Floyd died as a result of being pinned to the ground while handcuffed by a Minneapolis police officer for over nine minutes. The national outrage was swift as cities all over the country mobilized and began peaceful marches and protests demanding justice in response to the death of Mr. READ MORE »
Figs and Pearls On-Line Discussion of Scripture
You are encouraged to participate in the “Figs and Pearls” group on Facebook. Click here or the graphic above to learn more. Of Figs and Pearls is about transforming Scripture’s stories from the past into road maps for today. Each week, with guided discussion and reflection questions, we’ll use Biblical texts to discover what they READ MORE »
Reflect at Home on Stations of the Cross
When regular attendance at worship may not be possible, we encourage you to share and use this resource for prayer at home. The audio compilation features the liturgy of the Way of the Cross from the Book of Occasional Services, alongside meditations on each station. Click here to visit the Episcopal Migration Ministries website and READ MORE »
Our Liturgy Unfolded – The Season of Epiphany
“Epiphany” means “showing forth”. The Season of Epiphany commemorates the first showing of Christ to the world, when His presence was revealed to the three Magi. It is, in some sense, a continuation of the Christmas season. During the Season of Epiphany, we also remember the revelation of Christ to John the Baptist, to the READ MORE »
The Migrants’ Way of the Cross, Oct. 27, 2019
Sunday, October 27, 2019 was the Sunday when we celebrated the human family at SsAM as part of the Season of Creation. We used The Migrants’ Way of the Cross, a ritual that is the result of a partnership between the Office of the Latino/Hispanic Ministries of the Episcopal Church and Forward Movement. Some of READ MORE »
Environmental Justice Weekend, Oct. 19-20, 2019.
We learned about • UN Sustainable Development Goals. • UN Commission on the Status of Women and how the focus on women and children fits with our work for Environmental Justice. • Local Collective of Community Environmental Activities. • Formation of Delaware Concerned Residents for Environmental Justice and how to plug in locally. • History READ MORE »
Adult Formation Fall 2019 – Winter 2020
Adult Formation Program 2019-2020
