Charisse L. Rodgers has served the church in numerous capacities, to include, vestry person, church treasurer, ECW board, diocesan nominating committee, program committees, Diocesan Council, and alternate deputy to General Convention. Currently she is a member of the finance committee at SsAM. Charisse L. Rodgers is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at READ MORE »
Reflection on Winter – A Time to Slow Down
A reflection for February 5, 2023 by Mary Lou Edgar. It is hard to believe that we are in the middle of winter. We have had many nice days and although there have been – and will be – some very cold days, it is a time to enjoy some of the changes that the READ MORE »
The Extraordinary Life of Rosetta Henderson
An interview with Rosetta Henderson and a digital exhibit exploring her life and accomplishments is now at the Hagley Museum and Library. This January 2023 addition to the museum’s archives is part of the its oral history project recognizing Black STEM Pioneers in Delaware. With advanced degrees in chemistry, Henderson pursued a career in research READ MORE »
Spiritual Music in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington Children’s Chorus Teaching Fellowship applications are due February 10. The Wilmington Children’s Chorus is accepting applications for its inaugural Daniel L. Ridout Jr. Teaching Fellowship. Its aim is to provide practical professional experience and mentorship to music education and choral conducting professionals who are at the beginning of their career and who are Black, READ MORE »
Wednesday Nights in Lent with Father Jim
Join the Rev. James M. Bimbi for a Lenten journey in the holy land as we read and reflect on the material in the book “River through the Desert.” Written by the Rev. Canon Richard Sewell, dean of Saint George’s College, Jerusalem, this six-week journey focuses on the physical, biblical, and spiritual aspects of The READ MORE »
First Friday Walks for Justice and Peace in Wilmington, Delaware
The next walk begins on Friday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the SsAM parking lot, 713 N. Shipley Street. Join us for this peaceful, prayerful walk through the center of Wilmington to promote an end to racial and social injustice. We gather in the SsAM parking lot with people from various faith communities to READ MORE »
Chris White Art Gallery and Shipley Artist Lofts.
Chris White CDC is seeking new board members. If you are interested in the visual arts, affordable housing, and SsAM’s investment in the art community, please consider becoming a board member of the Chris White Community Development Corporation. Because SsAM was involved with the creation of Shipley Lofts (23 rental units and an art gallery), READ MORE »
Cameron Dixon, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Cameron Dixon (center above) graduated from Arcadia University on Saturday, October 29, 2022 as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Congratulations, Cameron! Cameron grew up at our church and is still an active member. Click here to see other photos of our members.
Women Give Their Time, Talent, and Treasure
Stewardship Witness by Ernestine Brock-Walker, 2022-10-31. When I was asked to write an article about the Episcopal Church Women’s ministry at SsAM, I was thinking that it meant I should talk about actual monies/funds we contribute to the treasury of the church. After some consideration on the subject, I realized that ECW may not give 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 »
Cynthia Primo Martin honored
We are delighted to announce that Cynthia Primo Martin, a long-time member of SsAM and daughter of the late Bishop Quintin E. Primo, Jr., was recognized in 2022 for the Alumni Wall of Fame at the University of Delaware. Click here to read more In July, 2021, we congratulated Cynthia Primo Martin on the publication 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 the national or state governments which would abridge or deny the right of individuals to reach informed decisions [about the termination of pregnancy] and to act upon them.” In light of the READ MORE »
SsAM’s Bathroom Ministry
Thanks to Michele Roberts, we connected with The World Council of Churches to tell the story of our “bathroom ministry.” Click here to see the feature article on the World Council of Churches website. “Whether people have access to a safe and clean toilet has wide-reaching consequences for their dignity, health, access to education, 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 »
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 »
David Christopher, 20 Years At SsAM
Father David’s blog post of April 30, 2021 — A special shout out to David Christopher, the parish Associate for Liturgy and Music! Last month marked the twentieth year that David has been at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew. Thank You David for all that you have accomplished and have been to READ MORE »
