Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 4, at both worship services: 8am and 10:30am. God’s animals inhabit the skies, the land, and the sea; we share the earth with them, and like them rely on God’s blessing to sustain and preserve us. We gather in communion and friendship with Francis of Assisi who preached to […]
SsAM Member Photos
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Reverend Dr. Stephany D. Graham Walker
The Reverend Dr. Stephany Graham Walker is the new Associate Minister for Formation and Justice and Diocesan Missioner for Racial Justice and Reconciliation. Rev. Graham has served most recently as the Transitional Pastor at the Hanover Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to that, Reverend Graham Walker served for 11 years as the pastor of […]
Bishop’s Visit for SsAM’s 30th Anniversary
Here are a few photographs documenting the annual visit by the Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown, Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Delaware, to the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (SsAM) on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the consolidation of two churches in downtown Wilmington: St. Andrew’s and St. Matthew’s.
The Rev. Cecily Sawyer Harmon, Deacon Associate
Funeral Service, Saturday, May 2. The funeral service for the Rev. Deacon Cecily Sawyer Harmon was on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Organizational memorials, including those from Alpha Kappa Alpha, Links, and Jack and Jill, began at 9:00 a.m. with the public service at 10am. The service was broadcast on YouTube and is available on-demand. […]
Portraits by Lindy Powers
Here are some portraits of SsAM members by photographer Lindy Powers, who is one of several professional photographers who are members. Above is Pat Hampton; below are Tina Betz and Audrey Collins. Click here to see other posts about SsAM members.
Carnival Sunday at SsAM –
FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST AND SERMON, The Sunday before Ash Wednesday, 10:30am on February 15, 2026. Every year, God willing, our church celebrates Carnival Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. service on the Sunday before the start of Lent. It is an occasion for us to worship with great festivity in the spirit of the Mardi Gras […]
Thanks, David Christopher, you served us well.
David Christopher — Organist, Director of Music and Associate for Liturgy — has been leading our music program since April of 2001 – well over two decades! He and Tino head for California in early 2026 and a new chapter in their careers. Pray for those who will step into David”s shoes over the next […]
The Reverend Patrick Burke, SsAM’s Rector since 2023
19-year-old Kadir Skinner shot and killed by Wilmington Police Click here to read Father Patrick’s July, 2026 reflection. Wired for God’s Love: How Does the Church Respond to Adolescents? Click here to read Father Patrick’s September, 2024 article in The Delaware Communion on-line magazine. Posts by Father Patrick Click here to see all of Father […]
The last SsAM Picnic was Sunday, July 27, 2025
We began with worship at 11am on Sunday, July 27 at Camp Manito, 700 River Road, Wilmington, followed by a cookout. Over 100 SsAM members RSVP’d, and scores brought food enough to feed 300. Below are a few photos from the event, including one of Father Patrick cutting into his birthday cake. Photos Thanks from […]
Marion Gibbs – 25 Years A Volunteer
On May 10, 2025, Marion Gibbs was the guest of honor at a celebration of her over 25 years work as a volunteer at the Thomas Edison Charter School. Here she is with her daughter, Charisse Rodgers. Other Member Photos Click here to see other Member posts on this website.
Venue Named for Tina Betz in Wilmington, Delaware
The City of Wilmington, Delaware’s Urban Artists Exchange & Outdoor Amphitheater was named for Tina Betz in May, 2025. In the photo, left to right, we see former city administrator John Rago, Tina Betz, Mayor John Carney, and former city administrator Tanya Washington. Former mayors Jim Baker and Mike Purzyki were also in attendance. Besides […]
Stewardship Testimony by Linda Jackson: Thanks to the Influencers who Guided and Inspired Me!
A thanksgiving witness by Linda Jackson for November 10, 2024. Influencer definition: One who exerts influence. A person who guides or inspires the action of others. SsAM member/influencer definition: A member of this faith community who guides and inspires others to live the commandments, Love the Lord, and Love your neighbor. A few days ago, […]
Stewardship Testimony by Jeanne Nutter
I was confirmed at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, the only African American Episcopal Church in Delaware. When the church combined with St. Andrew’s, I followed rather reluctantly. I say reluctantly because I didn’t want to become a visitor in a white church. Canon Lloyd Casson, our first rector, assured me that it would not […]
Stewardship Testimony by Barbra McCune and Richard Kunz.
Barbra McCune says: A few weeks before we left western North Carolina to move to Delaware, Rich started looking online for a possible new church home. He listened to a few sermons (and disagreed with most), looked at various photos of congregational life, and checked out outreach opportunities. After several sessions of clicking and scrolling […]
Five New Members at 2024 Bishop’s Visit
Our numbers grew on Sunday, October 13, when Bishop Brown officially welcomed five new members into the SsAM congregation. Here are photos from the event. Click on any photo below to see it larger in a slide show. If you want a high-resolution image, please contact us. LINKS Other member photos. Home page.
Gus Mercante: Lifting Voices in Praise Semi-Finalist
Gus Mercante, countertenor, is a long-time choral scholar at SsAM. In September, 2024, he was named one of the twelve semi-finalists in WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition. This year’s WHYY Lifting Voices in Praise finale will be held on October 26, 2024 at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA. This year’s celebrity guest judges […]
Judi Gregory named Episcopal Relief and Development Coordinator
Exciting news! Judi Gregory, from the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew, is stepping up as the new Episcopal Relief and Development Coordinator for the Episcopal Church in Delaware as of July, 2024. No stranger to international concerns, Judi worked in Sudan for months and is still a strong supporter of AFRECS, the American […]
Tina Betz
In 2024, Tina Betz was inducted into the Delaware Business Leaders Hall of Fame. Tina was recognized on October 8, 2024 for her efforts over the years to bring people into the City of Wilmington to enjoy its diverse culture. Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Wilmington, Tina Betz is known for her […]
Lu Soukup – Member Profile
Something you may not know about SsAM member Lu Soukup is that she has attended every theater performance ever put on by the Brandywiners. That began in 1953! Many of those shows she was a part of, sometimes on stage acting and singing but also selling tickets and serving as an usher. She encourages you […]
Alice Coleman honored during National Social Worker’s Month 2024
Alice Coleman, LCSW, a member of SsAM, was honored by TOVA Community Health during National Social Worker’s Month in March, 2024. Before matriculating from Delaware State College (DSU) with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology, Alice planned to obtain a Master’s of Social Work degree from the prestigious Atlanta University, now known as Clark Atlanta University […]
