On Sunday, June 6, 2021, seventy-seven people came to the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew in downtown Wilmington, Delaware to worship God. This is news because the numbers attending SsAM in-person have been zero for most of the last 15 months. We have been worshiping via video, not in person. We continue to READ MORE »
News Items at SsAM
News items, recent accomplishments, and praise.
What is Planned for the Next Seven Months?
Father David’s post of May 28, 2021 — Thank you to all who have reached out to me since last Friday when you received the news that I would be stepping away from the parish at the end of this year. Your support and love mean a great deal to me and to Emily. What READ MORE »
Father David Andrews to step down as SsAM’s Rector
May 21, 2021 Dear Friends, At a special Vestry meeting on Thursday, May 20th, I announced to the Vestry that I would be stepping away from full time parish ministry at the end of this year on December 31, 2021. I came to this decision after a great deal of prayer and conversation with my READ MORE »
Worship at SsAM: Sunday Leaflet, Church News, and More
SERVICE LEAFLET (Order of Worship) Leaflet for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 26, 2021 SERVICES IN PERSON AND VIA VIDEO In-person worship is offered on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Worship via video is also offered on Sundays. Also, Weekday and Saturday prayer services are via video. Click here for details Weekly News Weekly 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 »
Feed The Hungry
Please make a donation to a local food pantry or bring your donations to church. Children and families in our community are going hungry. You can help! As the coronavirus hit our community, local food pantries sprang into action to ensure that children, families, and individuals would not go hungry. The virus presented challenges that READ MORE »
Racial Justice and Reconciliation in Delaware
Newly Formed: The Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission of The Episcopal Church in Delaware On May 25, 2020, the world witnessed the murder of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement. This brutal event reawakened many to the ongoing reality of racism within individuals and systems. In response to that tragedy, Bishop Brown created 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 »
SsAM Men’s Fellowship
In 2021, SsAM re-formed a Men’s Fellowship Ministry for the purposes of promoting fellowship among the men of the church and to organize service projects that benefit the parish and the community. Click here to see the SsAM Presents/Upcoming Events page of this website. If you have questions about the group, please contact Bob Young READ MORE »
Vaccinations And Ashes
The Importance of Getting Vaccinated: The vestry of SsAM and I strongly recommend that you schedule a COVID-19 vaccination when you can. We are a community of faith that knows the love of Jesus and that love calls us to reach out and care for one another. The 11th Guiding Principle approved in 1994 by READ MORE »
Black History Month in Delaware
In February we celebrate the contributions of Black people. It is a time to reflect on the struggle for racial justice. Our theme in 2021 was “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity,” chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Dr. Wesley Memeger, Jr., “Science Into Art” Click here to READ MORE »
Worship on Sundays, Weekdays
10:30 a.m. Sundays, in person and on YouTube Weekdays at 8am, 5pm, and 8pm Saturday at 8am and Noon We are worshiping together in person on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and at all times via video. Click here to learn more about Sunday and weekday services! Our 25th Anniversary Celebration Continues Click here to learn READ MORE »
Pledge Form
If you want to make your pledge to SsAM for 2022, you can use this on-line form, which does NOT ask for bank account or credit card information. Your pledge is only seen by two people at the church, the church administrator and our webmaster. The Four Pillars of SsAM: Inclusive, Responsive, Generous and Sustainable READ MORE »
Volunteer for Ministry
Our emphasis is on ministry, not money. The work of faithful volunteers in ministry is essential. Please, take a role in our worship services, work behind the scenes, or make a difference in the local community. Learn more about offering your time and talent at SsAM.
Please Make A Donation
Learn more about donations in general, including making a pledge or a secure on-line donation, texting a donation, special gifts and bequests, remembering SsAM in your will, and more…
Happy New Year 2021!
What a year 2020 was! Now we have so much to look forward to in 2021. The COVID vaccine is now available. In two and a half weeks, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as the next President and Vice-President of the United States. And, on January 31, our 25th Year Anniversary READ MORE »
We will gather together in-person again when it is safe to do so!
We are a resurrection people, living faithfully in hope and belief in God who is making all things new. No pandemic will ever stop the people of Jesus Christ from expressing the merciful, hope-filled, life-changing truth of God’s healing love.” —The Rt Rev Kevin S. Brown, XI Bishop of Delaware The Episcopal Church of Saints READ MORE »
Opening Up the Sunday Scriptures
You are invited — Lectionary and Sermon Study, Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m., through February 23, 2021. Father David’s vision for this lectionary/sermon discussion is to meet weekly (via Zoom) to read the appointed scriptures for the coming Sunday and also to reflect on the sermon from the previous week. He sees this as an opportunity READ MORE »
Undee Sunday Results 2020
Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, in 2020 we were able to exceed last year’s contribution to the Friendship House Clothing Bank. The Community Advocacy Committee thanks all of you who helped make Undee Sunday a tremendous success. Forman Mills donated 100 sets of thermal underwear for children, women and men. Dariel Janerette worked with Luvenia, Manager, READ MORE »
Michelle Smith Elected to Diocesan Council
At the 236th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Church in Delaware, Michelle Smith was elected to Diocesan Council, an important decision-making body. Bishop and Council prepares the budget and works on programmatic issues for the diocese between diocesan conventions. They are responsible for the diocesan properties of Camp Arrowhead and Memorial House. Much of the READ MORE »
