Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

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

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List of Health and Wellness Posts

Here are listed recent posts by the Health and Wellness Ministry at SsAM. That ministry promotes the health and wellness of our church members, our community, and the planet.

2022 Walk to End Epilepsy

Run with Team Johannes on June 4, 2022 at Glasgow Park. Valerie Chow shared the following: What is epilepsy? Is it contagious? What happens if you have epilepsy? These are all questions many of us might ask. First of all, epilepsy is not contagious. Epilepsy is a disorder that can cause you to feel and READ MORE »

Get The Vaccine!

If you are over 50 years old or immuno-compromised, SsAM’S Health and Wellness Ministry invites you to take the COVID-19 vaccine extra booster (second booster) 4 months after your last dose. Pfizer and Moderna’s third and fourth half-dose vaccines are available at your local pharmacy and elsewhere. They’re FREE for Medicare, Medicaid, and many insurance READ MORE »

Feed The Hungry

Feed the hungry in Wilmington, Delaware

  In May, 2022, we support feeding the People of Ukraine. We encourage you to do this through financial donations to organizations that provide food relief to the people of Ukraine — The World Food Program and Chefs for Ukraine – World Central Kitchen. These organizations have responded to the Ukrainian Crisis by providing food assistance READ MORE »

Environmental Justice Ministry

A Climate Conversation on Extreme Heat, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 5:30pm Environmental justice advocacy is needed now more than ever. As we go into the world, as followers of Christ, we care for all. We would like you to lend a hand. Participation in this ministry is also an excellent way to take our church READ MORE »

About the Health and Wellness Ministry at SsAM

Health and Wellness Ministry at SsAM

The Health and Wellness Ministry at SsAM promotes the health and wellness of our church members, our community, and the planet. This is one aspect of what we Christians call stewardship — the loving care of all of God’s Creation. Besides making recommendations to the Vestry, this ministry works closely with the Pastoral Care and READ MORE »

Help residents of Wilmington, Delaware affected by flooding

Sept. 8, 2021 — Here are resources on how Delawareans can donate and volunteer to help those in need. The aftermath of Hurricane Ida resulted in record floods in Wilmington, Delaware, displacing more than 200 people. The flooding hit the city’s Riverside and 11th Street Bridge neighborhoods the hardest – largely the city’s Black neighborhoods. The READ MORE »

Minivan Donated To Victory Faith Christian Center in 2021

March 29, 2021 FROM: Faith Victory Christian Center RE: Minivan Donation In Action Good morning Mrs. D-L, Thank you again for connecting us with that member of your church. We were able to receive her minivan donation for our community outreach ministry. The minivan is a tremendous tool in assisting us with transporting food and READ MORE »

Sophie Wins Vaccine Lottery

WDEL reported on July 19, 2021, that recent University of Delaware graduate Sophie Poindexter is going to be able to put her job search on hold, at least for a little while. She’s the lucky grand prize winner of $302,000 in the DE Wins! vaccine lottery, which was launched in an effort to get 70% READ MORE »

Peace Week Delaware

Peace Week Delaware

Peace Week Delaware isn’t just a week. It is a mindset, a way of seeing and of being that is open to opportunities for creating peace. Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative solutions. Peace Week Delaware promotes community solutions. What is Peace Week Delaware? It is nine days of READ MORE »

Season of Creation

The Season of Creation is a spiritual journey into all aspects of creation – humans, other living creatures, and the natural environment. It is celebrated at SsAM at the 10:30 a.m. worship service on the last seven Sundays of Pentecost. It features guest speakers, storytellers and artists, contemporary liturgy, readings, dance, music, and other art READ MORE »

Michele Roberts, Advocate for Environmental Justice

Michele Roberts, her brother and parents, are long-time members of SsAM. March 30, 2021 Today, the White House included Michele Roberts as a member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. The advisory council will provide advice and recommendations to the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the White House Environmental READ MORE »

A Letter from Brighton Kaoma, Environmental Activist, 2020

Many of you may remember Brighton was our preacher during the Season of Creation and for the Environmental Justice Forum in 2018. Here is a letter he sent in August, 2020. Dear Michele, The Roberts Family, and Friends, I hope this message finds you in a good state of mental and physical well being. I 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 »

SsAM at Environmental Meeting in 2013

Paulyne Webster and Ann Tate in 2013 participated as delegates to a meeting in DC on environmental issues. Maria Cabrera, Wilmington City Council at Large, is also in the photo. Click the photo to see it larger. Once the large image appears, you can right-click on it to download it to your computer.

2013-08-23: Kitchen Renovated

from the Campaign Coordinator Dear Friends, We have achieved the first phase of the Capital Campaign, Sharing Our Blessings, at The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew. The dream of a new kitchen at SsAM has become a reality, thanks to all who supported this wonderful achievement. Gleaming walls and stainless steel appliances and READ MORE »

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NEWS

Worship with us this Sunday!

You are invited to praise God with us in-person and via video on Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. is when we … [Read More...]

Reflection – May We All Be One

I was starting down a different path for this piece. And then the news of the school shooting in Texas hit and on the heels of the horror in … [Read More...]

First Friday Walks for Justice and Peace in Wilmington, Delaware

  First Fridays at 5:30 p.m. starting in the SsAM parking lot These walks are a public display of our belief that society needs … [Read More...]

Scholarships Available for SsAM Members

Deadline: July 15, 2022 The Community Advocacy Committee is again sponsoring scholarships for students entering college in the fall of 2022 … [Read More...]

SsAM Presents: Upcoming Events

Here is a list of upcoming events at SsAM or recommended by our church. Worship This Sunday You are invited to praise God with us … [Read More...]

Dr. Joseph E. Johnson Recognized by City of Wilmington, Delaware

Highlands Elementary School has been re-named for Joe Johnson. Highlands Elementary School was re-dedicated and re-named for Joseph E. … [Read More...]

Music Concerts in Wilmington, Delaware

Postponed: Music of America Concert by Delaware Choral Arts Due to illness, the DCA concert scheduled for May 29 has been postponed. The … [Read More...]

2022 Walk to End Epilepsy

Run with Team Johannes on June 4, 2022 at Glasgow Park. Valerie Chow shared the following: What is epilepsy? Is it contagious? What … [Read More...]

Johannes Chow wins Earth Day recognition

Johannes Chow, a 12-year-old seventh grader at Brandywine Springs School in Wilmington, was recognized for the video “We Have Only One … [Read More...]

Reflection – We All Deserve A Chance

by Mary Lou Edgar. Many of you know that I worked in adoption and foster care for my entire career. May is Foster Care Month and I … [Read More...]

Support For Ukraine

Episcopal Migration Ministries Episcopal Migration Ministries welcomes refugees, educates communities, and mobilizes congregations to … [Read More...]

National Issues and the Episcopal Church

Women’s Health May 7, 2022 — Since 1967, The Episcopal Church has maintained its “unequivocal opposition to any legislation on the part of … [Read More...]

Reflection – Listen to the Word Proclaimed

Imagine yourself at the theater, you've settled into your seat, ready for the curtain to open. You have your script of the play open and … [Read More...]

See all the News & Upcoming Events posts

Worship Services

We will be delighted if you worship with us in-person or via video on Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Click here to learn more!

Visit Us

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.
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 to 4:30
Friday, 9:00 to 1:00

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

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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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Donations Are Welcome, and a Necessity
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Our main focus is ministry, not money!
We offer a host of ministries for which you can volunteer. You can participate in worship services, help make the church hum, or offer your time and talent to the local community.

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