Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

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

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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.

From Transaction to Transformation

FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 9/11/2020 — Let me begin by acknowledging how our world and our lives changed nineteen years ago today. The horrific events of September 11, 2001 are still very present in our memories and I invite us sometime today to stop whatever we are doing to stand or sit in silence and READ MORE »

Living from our Essence during COVID-19

Fr. David’s blog of 8/14/2020 — For several months I was offering Daily Morning Prayer on Facebook. Each morning at the time for intercessions I offered prayers for those who had died and would die as well as for those who had tested positive and were either in hospital or recovering from home. I would READ MORE »

To Make Ourselves At Home

Here is an invitation to participate in a program offered by my friends, the Rev. Robert Gallagher and Ms. Michelle Heyne from the Order of the Ascension. I hope all members of SsAM will take the time to read what Robert and Michelle are offering to parishes around the country at this time as we READ MORE »

Going Deeper: Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership

— Fr. David’s Blog of 8/7/2020 — Last fall I applied to a two-year program entitled, “Going Deeper: Clergy Spiritual Life and Leadership” hosted by  the Shalem Spiritual Institute (Shalem.org). I was accepted into the program and will be taking one week of continuing education the week of August 13 to 20. Because of the READ MORE »

New Leadership for Youth & Young Families and for Pastoral Care Ministries

— Fr. David’s Blog of 7/24/2020 — Michelle Smith has accepted my invitation to assist with Youth & Young Families (YYF). Three others have agreed to assist with Pastoral Care: Eudel Drain, Leslie Clouser, and Lynne Rosa. I wanted to alert you to these changes while I am away. More news about the future of READ MORE »

Exodus, COVID-19, and Reimaging the Church

— Fr. David’s Blog of 7/17/2020 — Read the Bible in a disciplined manner and ask how God wants us to re-imagine ourselves. One of my spiritual practices is that of sacred reading or Lectio Divina. This ancient practice is a powerful way to enter into the story of scripture by first reading a piece READ MORE »

Moving Forward

— Fr. David’s Blog of 7/3/2020 — Nearly 60 members and friends of SsAM met on-line last Sunday to discuss “Repairing The Breach: A Conversation About Racism” with Fr. David, Canon Casson, and Rabbi Douglas Krantz. I was very moved by the strong attendance and insightful commentary. As was said often during this Zoom video-conference READ MORE »

Five opportunities to live into a Rhythm of Prayer

— Fr. David’s Blog of 6/26/2020 — What demands are you coping with today? Here are five opportunities to live into a Rhythm of Prayer. Since the beginning of our being apart in March, all of us have had to lean into a new normal: online worship, working from home, not being able to go READ MORE »

My White Privilege and My White Fragility

 — Fr. David’s Blog of 6/19/2020 — I am really looking forward to this Sunday’s live video conversation with Canon Casson and Rabbi Krantz. That’s this Sunday, June 28, at 11:00 a.m. Not on the E-Blast? Click here to contact us! We will add you to the list.  Or call Danny Schweers at 302 475-0998 (even READ MORE »

White Fagility: Repairing The Breach

FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 6/12/2020 — This past Sunday the SsAM Facebook Book Club met to discuss Robin Diangelo’s powerful book, White Fragility. I am reading this book for the second time and I am grateful for the folks who gathered last Sunday morning to reflect on what white fragility is – especially during this READ MORE »

When will we be together again?

When will regular worship services resume? FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 05/30/2020 — The easy answer to the above is, I don’t know. This is hard to hear but I cannot give you a definite date when Sunday church services will resume. One of my responsibilities as rector is to make sure everyone is safe and READ MORE »

How to Live in this Time Apart

FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 3/22/2020 — Earlier this week Governor Carney announced his guidelines as to the procedures places of worship will have to follow in order to provide in person worship. The bottom line is that the governor strongly encourages houses of worship to continue on-line worship for the foreseeable future. If you would READ MORE »

Church in the Age of Zoom and Facebook

FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 5/15/2020 — I think it is fair to say that all of us have had to adapt to the new normal that we find ourselves in because of COVID-19. Parents and kids participate in on-line learning and are settling in for doing this for a long time. Many are working from READ MORE »

Connecting in This Time of Separation

FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 5/8/2020 — How are we connecting to you? Daily Morning Prayer on Facebook Live every morning of the week at 7:00AM. Pre-recorded Sunday worship that can be watched on Facebook and You Tube. Calls to all of you by me and folks involved with pastoral care. Weekly E Blast articles that READ MORE »

New Ways to Be Community

Link to Fr. David's Blog

FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 5/1/2020 — Two months ago, who would have thought we would still be under orders to stay at home to ensure that we are safe and healthy? And yet here we are at the beginning of May still at home. This time of isolation from one another has brought with it READ MORE »

Change is Difficult and Painful

Morning Prayer Every Day on Facebook Live; An Experiment with Evening Prayer on Zoom. FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 4/24/2020 — Saying Morning Prayer is an activity I look forward to each day during this stay at home time. I am saying Morning Prayer on Facebook Live every morning (yes, every morning) at 7:00 AM. This READ MORE »

What Gives You Joy Today?

FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 4/17/2020 — Alleluia, Christ is Risen! This Easter acclamation that faithful Christians know and affirm in their lives was proclaimed this past Easter Sunday morning to empty churches around the world. And yet, in this age of COVID-19, this proclamation rings true even now in the midst of a devastating pandemic READ MORE »

Alleluia, Christ is Risen!

FR. DAVID’S BLOG OF 4/10/2020 — What will it be like when we worship again together? The other night, on a Zoom call with the group that has been studying the Book of Common Prayer during Lent, we spent a great deal of time discussing the shape of the weekly celebration of the Eucharist. It READ MORE »

Living into a New Normal

FATHER DAVID’S BLOG OF 4/3/2020 — We are still here! I don’t know about you but the first few days of being “sheltered in place” were not only difficult but disorientating as well. I was talking to a friend via Zoom.com yesterday and he compared it with school being cancelled because of snow. You remember READ MORE »

How We Do Church in the Age of COVID-19

FATHER DAVID’S BLOG OF 3/27/2020: “If you are searching, you must not stop until you find. When you find, however, you will become troubled. Your confusion will give way to wonder. In wonder you will reign over all things. Your sovereignty will be your rest.” (Gospel of Thomas, saying 2) Part of my morning practice READ MORE »

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NEWS

Music Concerts in Wilmington, Delaware

Delaware Choral Arts Concert, Monday, July 4, 4pm at SsAM. Come hear America The Beautiful, Old American Songs, Folk Songs and Negro … [Read More...]

Worship with us this Sunday at 8am and 10:30am!

You are invited to praise God with us at 8:00am and 10:30am this Sunday in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. We have two worship services on … [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 to be more … [Read More...]

SsAM Presents: Upcoming Events

Here is a list of upcoming events at SsAM or recommended by our church. Worship This Sunday at 8:00am and 10:30am You are invited to … [Read More...]

Reflection – Stitched Love

“There’s going to be a scar,” the doctor says. We are so grateful. We were so afraid. We expected the worst, now we have hope. We put … [Read More...]

Chris White Art Gallery and Shipley Artist Lofts.

Chris White Gallery Art Loop reception, Friday, July 1, 5-9pm, for a solo exhibit by artist Yonnie, “The Floating Stinging”. Music by … [Read More...]

Feed The Hungry

As senseless gun violence is ravaging our country, as Russian forces pummel the East of Ukraine, what are we Christians to do? To quote … [Read More...]

Reflection: What is The Daily Office?

by Christina Brennan Lee. What is The Daily Office? A place I used to go to before I retired. Well, yes and not quite! If you were … [Read More...]

Prayer Services at SsAM

Every weekday at 8am, 5pm, and 8pm. Also on Saturdays at 8:30am and Noon. Prayer Services at SsAM are via Video. Click here to see our … [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...]

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Worship Services

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