Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

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Father David's Blog

Every week, Father David writes about his on-going efforts to renew his connection with God and encourages you to follow his lead. Click any headline or thumbnail to see the entire post.

Father David’s Goodbye Post

December 24, 2021 / Christmas Eve Thank You from the Bottom of My Heart Father David’s Goodbye Post — After eleven years of praying and writing many of the lead reflections for the Weekly eBlast, this week’s reflection is my last. I wish all members of the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew a blessed READ MORE »

The Time Is Drawing Near

David Andrew's post, The Time is Drawing Near, SsAM, Wilmington, Delaware

Father David’s post of December 10, 2021 — Two weeks from this Sunday, on December 26, I will preside at my last worship service at SsAM, a service of Christmas Lessons and Carols/Eucharist. Where have the twelve years gone? Twelve years ago, I was in my early fifties. As I prepare to depart, I am READ MORE »

Amid All The Noise, Sing!

Amid all the noise, sing! at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew

Father David’s blog of December 3, 2021 — A remarkable three-episode video series on the making of the Beatles’ last record, “Let It Be”, premiered over Thanksgiving weekend on the Disney+ television network. A creative master, Peter Jackson — he directed the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy twenty years ago — highlights the band’s creative READ MORE »

Four Steps To Quiet Stillness in Prayer

  Father David’s post of 11/19/2021 — “Be still and know that I am God” — from Psalm 46 — is the Bible verse I say each morning at the beginning of my twenty-minute sit. I begin by saying each word slowly. Then I repeat the verse, removing words from the end of the verse READ MORE »

25 Years at SsAM: The Two Rectors Talk

Father David’s post of October 29, 2021 — My heart is full after the conversation between Canon Casson and me last Sunday afternoon. It would have been very easy for the two of us to have continued sharing beyond the hour and fifteen minutes. I would be remiss if I did not thank Jonathan Whitney READ MORE »

Holy Currencies at SsAM for 2022

Explore with us the Holy Currencies of Time and Place, Relationships, Truth, Wellness, Money, and Gracious Leadership. Holy Currencies is a way of thinking about the dynamic exchange of all our resources, not just money – the inward flow to renew and strengthen internal relationships and to increase the graciousness of leadership – and the READ MORE »

The Currency of Relationship – We Are Connected

First Friday Walk at SsAM

FATHER DAVID’S POST OF 10-8-2021 — Each one of us is a part of connected networks. This can be here at SsAM, it can be at our workplace, it can be with members of our families. We might not realize it but each one of us influences others in our network. For example, if I READ MORE »

The Currency of Truth — Many Voices

25th Anniversary Zoom Callers

FATHER DAVID’S POST OF 10-15-2021 — As followers of Jesus, we are called upon to tell the truth. In the 14th Chapter of the Gospel of John, Jesus teaches his disciples: “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Father Law says the READ MORE »

The Last Four Holy Currencies: Wellness, Gracious Leadership, Time and Place, and Money.

The Last Four Holy Currencies

Father David’s post of 10/22/2021 — Having already written about the currencies of Truth and Relationships, this week I wish to briefly summarize the other four currencies. The Currency of Wellness In order for the currencies to flow and to be effective, it is important that we take care of our souls and bodies with READ MORE »

Money and Soul Are Deeply United in Stewardship

Fish In Water, Lake Mead

Holy Currencies, A Profound River — Money and soul are united on a deep level of stewardship. This truth is reappearing from the deep stream of wisdom traditions after centuries of almost total splitting and separation at the conscious level. [1] There is un río profundo, a river beneath the river. The upper stream has READ MORE »

Today Is A Good Day

Father David’s blog of September 10, 2021 — “Today is a Good Day!” were words shared with me by a New York City policewoman in February of 2002. A group from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chittenango, NY where I was the rector traveled to New York City to volunteer at St. Paul’s Chapel in lower READ MORE »

Ubuntu Small Groups, Fall, 2021

Father David’s post of August 13, 2021 — You are invited to join any of three small group meetings this fall. Reflect on and experience getting to know the spiritual heart that lives and breathes in each one of us. This five-week group experience is offered three different times this fall and will introduce and READ MORE »

Get Involved with “Last Stop to Freedom”

get involved with Last Stop to Freedom

Father David’s post of July 16, 2021 — Please join me in supporting the “Last Stop to Freedom” organization. “Last Stop to Freedom” is what Wilmington, Delaware was called by Harriet Tubman and the enslaved Africans who escaped with her leadership. The underground railroad brought the enslaved seeking freedom to Wilmington and then they were READ MORE »

Going Deeper: Clergy Spirituality and Leadership

Small Listening Groups with Father David; and, “Entering the Same Door, Differently”. Father David’s post of July 9, 2021 — This past week I have been participating in the second year of a two-year residency program created by the Shalem Spiritual Institute in Washington, DC. I am away this week at a retreat center on READ MORE »

Unsung Heroes of SsAM 2021

Father David’s post of 6/25/2021 — It has become a tradition the last several years, at the annual meeting, to recognize a member of SsAM as an unsung hero. This year we did not, due in large part to not being able to be together this past year because of the pandemic. It was recommended READ MORE »

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 »

Way of Love Pentecost Revival Weekend

One in the Spirit: Pentecost Way of Love Revival Weekend

Father David’s post of May 14, 2021 — In 2021, the Season of Pentecost begins on Sunday, May 23. The Day of Pentecost is also known as Whitsunday and many of us will wear red on that day, to remind us of the fire of the Spirt. Pentecost, the coming of the Spirit of God, 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 »

Law Enforcement and Race – Discussion on April 21, 7pm

Father David’s Post of April 16, 2021 — Please join me and others to discuss law enforcement and race on Wednesday, April 21, at 7:00 p.m. Every morning lately, I have been reading the blog of Heather Cox Richardson. I encourage you to click here to read her blog written the day after Daunte Wright was READ MORE »

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NEWS

Worship with us this Sunday!

You are invited to praise God with us in-person and via video on Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. is when we … [Read More...]

Reflection – May We All Be One

I was starting down a different path for this piece. And then the news of the school shooting in Texas hit and on the heels of the horror in … [Read More...]

First Friday Walks for Justice and Peace in Wilmington, Delaware

  First Fridays at 5:30 p.m. starting in the SsAM parking lot These walks are a public display of our belief that society needs … [Read More...]

Scholarships Available for SsAM Members

Deadline: July 15, 2022 The Community Advocacy Committee is again sponsoring scholarships for students entering college in the fall of 2022 … [Read More...]

SsAM Presents: Upcoming Events

Here is a list of upcoming events at SsAM or recommended by our church. Worship This Sunday You are invited to praise God with us … [Read More...]

Dr. Joseph E. Johnson Recognized by City of Wilmington, Delaware

Highlands Elementary School has been re-named for Joe Johnson. Highlands Elementary School was re-dedicated and re-named for Joseph E. … [Read More...]

Music Concerts in Wilmington, Delaware

Postponed: Music of America Concert by Delaware Choral Arts Due to illness, the DCA concert scheduled for May 29 has been postponed. The … [Read More...]

2022 Walk to End Epilepsy

Run with Team Johannes on June 4, 2022 at Glasgow Park. Valerie Chow shared the following: What is epilepsy? Is it contagious? What … [Read More...]

Johannes Chow wins Earth Day recognition

Johannes Chow, a 12-year-old seventh grader at Brandywine Springs School in Wilmington, was recognized for the video “We Have Only One … [Read More...]

Reflection – We All Deserve A Chance

by Mary Lou Edgar. Many of you know that I worked in adoption and foster care for my entire career. May is Foster Care Month and I … [Read More...]

Support For Ukraine

Episcopal Migration Ministries Episcopal Migration Ministries welcomes refugees, educates communities, and mobilizes congregations to … [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 … [Read More...]

Reflection – Listen to the Word Proclaimed

Imagine yourself at the theater, you've settled into your seat, ready for the curtain to open. You have your script of the play open and … [Read More...]

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Worship Services

We will be delighted if you worship with us in-person or via video on Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. 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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