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.

Sickle Cell Disease Ministry

2023-06-02 — The SsAM team of fo0d coaches has been trained and will begin working with their families next week. Providing Healthy Food for Patients and families Managing Sickle Cell Disease is a collaboration between SsAM, the Food Farmacy at Lutheran Community Services, and the Congregational Health Network at Nemours Children’s Health. Interested? Please click READ MORE »

Open Heart Surgery

A reflection by Danny Schweers — After open heart surgery yesterday, my friend is doing well, thank God! Even at 84, he was fit enough to qualify for the procedure, perhaps because he has been a runner and a distance walker. At the same time, I pray for all those not doing well after their READ MORE »

ECW: Episcopal Church Women at SsAM

Women give their Time, Talent, and Treasure to support Child Inc. through February, 2023 The Episcopal Church Women at SsAM wants you to join them in supporting Child, Inc., an agency that has a number of shelters for women escaping domestic violence. We have been asked to help provide cell phones and $25.00 gift cards READ MORE »

Get The Vaccine!

2022-09-19 — New COVID-19 booster vaccines are making their debut this fall, and they’ve been modified to target specific omicron variants that are causing the majority of new cases in the United States. The boosters — made by Pfizer and Moderna — won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week. The Centers for Disease READ MORE »

Environmental Justice Ministry

Environmental Justice Ministry at SsAM Our Environmental Justice Ministry in Wilmington, Delaware is work which grew out of Michele Roberts’ preaching at SsAM during the Season of Creation several years ago. An official description of Delaware Concerned Residents for Environmental Justice appears below. Several SsAM members are a part of this statewide group. Environmental justice 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 »

Feed The Hungry

As part of the Meet the Need Ministry, we will continue specialized food collections in 2023, but we invite you to bring your food donations directly to one of the pantries below or any other pantry in your community. Emmanuel Dining Room Stationary Pantries They have returned to serving meals to 500 people daily for 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 »

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 God with us in downtown Wilmington, Delaware

You are invited to worship God with us in person on Sunday at 8:00 or 10:30 a.m. in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. The 10:30 a.m. service … [Read More...]

Clergy Transition – Our Search for a New Rector

June 2, 2023 — Throughout the month of June we will be welcoming our semi-finalists to visit SsAM. In those visits, they will get to know … [Read More...]

Welcome To SsAM. You are invited!

SsAM, the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, welcomes you. Come to God’s Table! Come, you … [Read More...]

SsAM Presents: Upcoming Events

Worship God with us this Sunday, June 11 at 8:00 or 10:30 a.m. Click here to learn more about worship services at the Episcopal Church of … [Read More...]

Scholarships Available for SsAM Members

The deadline is July 15, 2023 to apply for $1,000 college scholarships. The Community Advocacy Committee sponsors scholarships for students … [Read More...]

Vikings, Grimaces, and Cobble Stones

A reflection by Danny Schweers for June 2, 2023. As Vikings cheered, riders grimaced their way over the cobblestones and up Monkey … [Read More...]

Children’s Chapel continues on June 11 at 10:30am.

Children’s Chapel will meet on June 11 at 10:30am. Chapel is usually on every second and fourth Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Crypt … [Read More...]

Steps to Peace and Justice

Discussion Series on Peace, Justice, and Race, Third Wednesdays at 6:30pm via Zoom. by Norwood Coleman, Sr. For the next few months on … [Read More...]

First Friday Walks for Justice and Peace in Wilmington, Delaware

The next walks are on Friday, June 2 and July 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the SsAM parking lot, 713 N. Shipley Street. Join us for this peaceful, … [Read More...]

Chris White Art Gallery and Shipley Artist Lofts.

Edward Loper Jr. receptions at Chris White Gallery, 5-9pm, Fridays,  July 7 and 14. Here are three chances to see “Wilmington and … [Read More...]

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Worship Services

We will be delighted if you worship with us in-person or via video this Sunday. Click here to learn more!

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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.

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PHONE: 302 656-6628

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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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