Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

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

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ECW: Episcopal Church Women at SsAM

Women give their Time, Talent, and Treasure to support Child Inc. through February, 2023

The Episcopal Church Women at SsAM wants you to join them in supporting Child, Inc., an agency that has a number of shelters for women escaping domestic violence. We have been asked to help provide cell phones and $25.00 gift cards to activate the phones. The women need these phones to escape from being found by the abusive partner as well as to have the ability to contact family members, court personnel, etc.

In-Person Meetings are at 10am on Second Saturdays

The Episcopal Church Women Ministry at SsAM meet in person on at 10:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at the church. The history of “women’s work” in the Episcopal Church in the United States began during colonial times (around 1655). But this work was not formalized officially until the General Convention of the Church in 1871, with the following mission:

The mission of the National Episcopal Church Women is to provide services to women and girls around the globe and to champion human rights and equality for all people since 1871.”

Episcopal Church Women’s Ministry of SsAM
Update On Women’s Projects
March – December, 2022

Meet The NeedIn 2022, the ECW ministry, after much discussion and investigation, pledged to support organizations which offer direct services to women, children and families in distress. We identified two organizations to support this year.

YWCA Homelife Management Center

We provided “welcome home baskets” for the families who have completed the family management program and are moving into a permanent housing situation. The contents of each laundry basket contained the following items: laundry detergent, dish detergent, bath soap, toilet brush, toilet tissue, paper towels, bathroom cleaner, kitchen cleaner, light bulbs, AA batteries and small tool kit at a cost of $56.00 per basket for a total cost of $560.00. The goal was 10 baskets and we completed that goal. A huge debt of gratitude and thanks goes to all who contributed to this project!

Child, Inc.

We provided cell phones with $25 gift cards and female underwear (all sizes). These items are much needed and essential for women and their children who have had to leave their homes due to domestic violence. We purchased and/or received directly) and delivered 10 cell phones w/$25.00 gift cards for a total of $650.00. In addition, we purchased and/or received a total of 31 packs of underwear from donations and purchases for a total of $248.00.

This portion of our women’s project was put on hold during the Christmas season so as not to interfere with “Undee Sunday”, “Angel Tree” and other charitable requests made during this period.

The Child, Inc. campaign will begin again in January, 2023 and run until February 28, 2023. We are hoping to reach our goal of 25 cell phones and cards as well as 75 packs of women’s undees to donate to this organization.

ECW sincerely thanks everyone who generously participated in our projects and we wish all of you a blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

Home of the Brave

This program for homeless female veterans is a diocesan-wide annual project of the Episcopal Church Women’s in Delaware. On October 15, 2022, the ECW of SsAM delivered 69 rolls of toilet tissues, 144 rolls of paper towels, 1 lg. container of liquid Tide, 1 lg container of Purex, 9 twin sheet sets, 2 pillows, 4 lg. towels, 6 sm towels, 5 face cloths and 4 gift cards totaling $175.00. It is estimated that the total value of SsAM’s ECW contribution amounted to $850.00.

Thanks!

Both the receiving organizations and the ECW of SsAM thank all who contributed to these worthwhile efforts.

Pat Hampton, project coordinator
Mary Lou Edgar
Paulyne Webster
Peggy Shane (in memory)
Ernestine Brock-Walker, ECW president

“Almighty god, we pray that you will bless our work in mission and ministry in our world. Help us to pray fervently, labor diligently, and give liberally to make known the power of your love given through you son, Jesus Christ. Let us not forget the lessons of the past, nor fear the challenges of the future. Anoint us with your grace and shine in our hearts as we reflect your light throughout the world.” Amen
—National Prayer recited at all ECW Meetings

Click here to read the 2022 stewardship witness of Ernestine Brock-Walker.

More ECW members, 2019.

Origin

The concept of Episcopal Church Women as an organization/ministry began in 1871 at the General Convention. One Hundred and Twenty-five years later in 1985, the Triennial Meeting adopted by laws forming Episcopal Church Women, Episcopal Church USA.

The local chapters of Episcopal Church Women, Episcopal Church USA were known as the Women of St. Andrews at St. Andrews and as the Episcopal Church Women Organization at St Matthews. The Episcopal Church Women Ministry continues today at The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew. We continue the historic tradition of working collaboratively with women’s organizations, programs, and ministry groups within and outside the Church, as well as with global and local networks of women. We work for transformation of the world, the church, and our own lives in Christ. Our purpose is to provide spiritual, devotional, and social activities for the members of the ECW, the members of SsAM, and the community at large.

Officers

As of November, 2022, the officers and active members of the Episcopal Church Women Ministry at SsAM are:
Ernestine Brock-Walker, President
June Knight, Vice President
Mary Morgan, Treasurer
Patricia Griffin, Correspondence Secretary
Current Active Members:
Gloria Conner-Bungy
Mary Lou Edgar
Anne Gibson
Judi Gregory
Patricia Hampton
Athena Jolly
Pam Peters
Paulyne Webster

Become an Active Member!

Women must be at least 16 years of age, attend a minimum of 6 consecutive meetings, and participate in ECW projects. Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month beginning in January and ending in June. Active members are eligible to hold office in the ECW Ministry.

Links

Visit the website of the Diocesan ECW

Visit the website of the National ECW

2021 Mother’s Day Bake Sale

2019 Christmas Luncheon of the Episcopal Church Women. Our theme was “Mary the mother of Jesus was a refugee”.

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NEWS

Clergy Transition – Our Search for a New Rector

SsAM IS NOW RECEIVING NAMES FOR OUR NEXT RECTOR! If you are a clergy person and interested in our open rector position, we invite you to … [Read More...]

The Rev. Deacon Clay Brown

The Rev. Deacon Clay Brown will be ordained a priest on Saturday, February 4, at 11am. He joined the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew … [Read More...]

Worship God with us this Sunday in downtown Wilmington, Delaware

You are invited to worship God with us in person this Sunday at 8:00 or 10:30 a.m. in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. Our newly-ordained … [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...]

SsAM Presents: Upcoming Events

Silent Walk for Justice and Peace, 5:30pm on Friday, February 3 Join us for this peaceful, prayerful walk through the center of … [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. … [Read More...]

Reflection – Things kept going wrong but that didn’t bother us.

A reflection by Danny Schweers for January 29, 2023. Why did our companionship, in spite of events, continue as cheerfully as ever? Why … [Read More...]

First Friday Walks for Justice and Peace in Wilmington, Delaware

The next walk begins on Friday, February 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the SsAM parking lot, 713 N. Shipley Street. Join us for this peaceful, … [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 … [Read More...]

Children’s Chapel continues on February 12 at 10:30am.

Children’s Chapel will meet on February 12 and 26, and on every second and fourth Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Crypt Hall. Children have several … [Read More...]

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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!

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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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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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