Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

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

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SsAM I AM – First Town Hall Meeting

What do you treasure the most about worship at SsAM?On Sunday, September 8, 2019, parishioners gathered for the first of three town hall meetings to focus on the guiding principles of the parish and the stewardship theme for this year, SsAM I AM. We began by focusing on two pillars:
  • To provide engaging worship that is rich and meaningful and brings people back; and
  • To continue the tradition of intentionally being an inclusive and diverse faith community that celebrates its relationships with each other and the larger community.
Those gathered answered the following four questions about worship and community, as seen in the photos. Click on any one to see it larger.
  1. What do you treasure the most about worship at SsAM?
  2. How does worship at SsAM strengthen your spiritual life?
  3. What do you look forward to on a Sunday morning in gathering with the SsAM community?
  4. What has this community taught you about the importance of your relationship with God and one another?
I invite you to reflect on these questions and, if you would like to, share your answers with me using the contact form on this website.
 
What do you look forward to on Sunday mornings at SsAM?Next we will reflect on the third pillar: Strengthening and Growing the Ministry of our Youth and Young Families (YYF). The question for reflection is: What ways can the ministry of YYF support and encourage our young people to grow in faith and maturity as a child of God?
 
What has our community taught you?Then, at the final Town Hall meeting on Sunday, September 29, we will focus on the fourth pillar: Ensuring a Sustainable Financial Future for SsAM. I hope that you will make every effort to stay after church to be together, listen to and share your thoughts and dreams for SsAM.
 
These town hall meetings are important. The vestry wants to hear from members of SsAM so that all of us together will work to achieve the goal of financial sustainability as well as to continue our work of increasing the vitality and growth of SsAM. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
 
Peace,
 
Fr. David, OA
 
Click here to see all the posts on this website about Stewardship, including this year’s campaign: SsAM I AM.

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

EMAIL: Click here to use our email form.

FACEBOOK: Click here to see our Facebook page. You need a Facebook account to see it.

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.

LINKS

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Donations Are Welcome, and a Necessity
Our ministries are dependent on financial donations. Click here to make a secure credit-card donation on-line or to learn

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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