Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

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

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Sermon recordings of the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, downtown Wilmington, Delaware. Click on any headline or thumbnail.

Eugene R. Young, Jr.

Director Eugene Young, Jr.

Eugene R. Young, Jr., Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, will be our preacher on Sunday, October 30, at 10:30 a.m. “Our World at Peace” is his subject. Director Young was appointed to his current position by Governor John Carney in May of 2021. In cooperation with other state agencies and advocates, Director Young READ MORE »

Sermons

The Rt. Rev. Kevin Brown, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Delaware, USA

Recordings of recent sermons can be found on our YouTube channel. Click here, then fast forward to the sermon part of any Sunday service video! Prior to March, 2020, we posted audio recordings of sermons on this website. Click here to listen to those recordings.

Imagine Racial Justice: An Interview with Canon Casson

Can you imagine this country being a model to the world for racial justice? In the September 20, 2020 edition of the Delaware Communion Magazine, the Rev. Canon Lloyd Casson was interviewed by Michael Redmond on the topic of racial justice, something for which Canon Casson has been hoping for many decades. He has not READ MORE »

Mary Foster Parmer on Creativity and Imagination

Mary Foster Parmer, Invite Welcome Connect

Each of us has the gift of creativity, essential to every ministry. Imagination is so important as we invite others to join us, as we practice hospitality, and as we connect to one another. Imagination is essential when circumstances challenge us to recreate our shattered lives. We seek and find the extraordinary in the ordinary. READ MORE »

SsAM Sermons 2018

Recordings of recent sermons can be found on our YouTube channel. Click here, then fast forward to the sermon part of any Sunday service video! Here are links to recordings of sermons given in 2018 at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, the most recent first. THE 1st SUNDAY READ MORE »

SsAM Sermons 2017

Recordings of recent sermons can be found on our YouTube channel. Click here, then fast forward to the sermon part of any Sunday service video! Here are links to recordings of sermons at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, the most recent first. 12/24/2017 The 4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT READ MORE »

SsAM Sermons 2016

Recordings of recent sermons can be found on our YouTube channel. Click here, then fast forward to the sermon part of any Sunday service video! Instructions: PLAY: Click the triangle at the left of each recordings to start it. Or, click on the links or the thumbnail photos. Problems? Call Danny Schweers at 302 475-0998. READ MORE »

SsAM Sermons 2015

Recordings of recent sermons can be found on our YouTube channel. Click here, then fast forward to the sermon part of any Sunday service video! 12/20/2015 sermon by the Rev. Canon Lloyd S. Casson. The light is almost here. Our world is dark. Fear, anger, anxiety everywhere. Something is going on. It’s been going on READ MORE »

SsAM Sermons 2014

Recordings of recent sermons can be found on our YouTube channel. Click here, then fast forward to the sermon part of any Sunday service video! Christmas Eve sermon, 12/24/2014 by the Rev. David Andrews. The Lord became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood. We do not boast of ourselves, but witness to God’s READ MORE »

SsAM Sermons 2013

Recordings of recent sermons can be found on our YouTube channel. Click here, then fast forward to the sermon part of any Sunday service video! Sermon, Christmas Eve, 12/24/2013 by the Rev. David Andrews. Christmas can be a time of joy and sorrow, but always a time for celebration. Sermon, Fourth Sunday of Advent: 12/22/2013 READ MORE »

SsAM Sermons 2012

Recordings of recent sermons can be found on our YouTube channel. Click here, then fast forward to the sermon part of any Sunday service video! 12/23/2012 by the Rev. David Andrews. Those who tell the Christmas story do not try to explain everything. 12/16/2012 by the Rev. Peter Huiner. In the weeks before Christmas, Episcopalians READ MORE »

SsAM Sermons 2011

Recordings of recent sermons can be found on our YouTube channel. Click here, then fast forward to the sermon part of any Sunday service video! 12/24/2011 by the Rev. David Andrews. The old story of the first Christmas and today’s challenges. 12/18/2011 by the Rev. David Andrews. “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; READ MORE »

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NEWS

SsAM Presents: Upcoming Events

Worship God with us this Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30am. Our 10:30 a.m. services are broadcast live on YouTube and Facebook, and are available … [Read More...]

Advent and Christmas – Our Liturgy Unfolded

We prepare for the birth of Jesus during the Season of Advent and celebrate it during the twelve days of Christmas. The seasons of the … [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...]

Children’s Chapel

Children’s Chapel continues Sunday, December 10 and 24 at 10:30am. Children have several activities before rejoining their families during … [Read More...]

Chris White Art Gallery and Shipley Artist Lofts.

Sunday, December 10, Noon to 4pm — Coffee Hour at the Gallery followed by an Open Figure Drawing opportunity. Coffee, tea, and … [Read More...]

A Feast of Carols

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7pm — A Feast of Carols The choir of Grace United Methodist Church joins our choir in a festive … [Read More...]

First Friday Walks for Justice and Peace in Wilmington, Delaware

The next walks are on first Fridays, December 1 and January 5, 5:30pm and begin in the SsAM parking lot, 713 N. Shipley Street. Join us for … [Read More...]

Offspring of Inspiration

A reflection by Danny Schweers for December 10, 2023. In my wife’s studio, geometry and color catch my eye. A glance is all it takes. Out … [Read More...]

Wonderful Time of the Year?

Reflection by Mary Lou Edgar for November 26, 2023. Thursday was Thanksgiving and for most of us that is the beginning of the holiday … [Read More...]

Stewardship Means Invite Welcome Connect

Invite-Welcome-Connect: The Body of Christ consolidated at SsAM. A stewardship witness by Pat Hampton for November 26, 2023. The … [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!

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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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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