Here is a list of upcoming events at SsAM or recommended by us.
10:30 a.m. Sunday Services are now in-person. They are also televised live and on demand afterwards on YouTube.
Our new HVAC system has the latest air scrubbing technology. You are invited to worship in person with some basic pandemic precautions in place, such as wearing masks. For those who prefer video, Sunday services are broadcast live on YouTube at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday and available afterwards on-demand. Click here to learn more about in-person services.
Prayer Services Six Days A Week
Holy Currencies Retreat, Saturday, October 23, 9am to 3pm.
The Holy Currencies approach to stewardship is exciting! It views the wholeness of what it means to be a faithful steward, to care for all that God has gifted to us in our lives. The Holy Currencies approach views stewardship as a year-round learning experience instead of limiting stewardship discussions to a couple of months in the fall. Click here to learn more about our Holy Currencies Retreat on October 23.
Rectors in Conversation,
Sunday, October 24, 2pm
Live Stream Link:
https://youtu.be/D3IzGmaehPQ
As we approach the end of this historic and momentous 25th year in the life and ministry of the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, the two rectors of the parish wish to share their experiences and reflections with the whole congregation. The Rev. Canon Lloyd Casson was rector from 1997 to 2007 and the Rev. David Andrews has been rector since 2010. At the end of this year, he will retire from active ministry. Canon Casson and Fr. Andrews, with the support of Jonathan Whitney, will have a conversation on YouTube on Sunday afternoon, October 24, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. We hope that you will join this conversation with the first two ordained leaders of SsAM.
Drumming Circle, Tuesdays, 6pm
The beat goes on at 7th & West Streets every Tuesday evening. All are welcome and drums are provided. Join Jonathan Whitney and friends!
Small Group Spiritual Development and Reflection, Saturdays through November
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 two times this fall and will introduce and renew ancient spiritual practices such as journaling, Sacred Reading, Centering Prayer, and spiritual reflection on the movement of God in our lives and in the world. The group will also be introduced to the South African way of seeing the world known as UBUNTU. Click here to learn more.
The Season of Creation at SsAM, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. through November 21, 2021
The Season of Creation is a spiritual journey into all aspects of creation featuring different themes and worship leaders each Sunday. Click here to learn more about the Season of Creation at SsAM.
- Our Common Humanity, October 24
Rabbi Douglas Krantz, Rabbi-in-Residence - Our World at Peace, October 31
The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester, Member of Congress for Delaware - The Saints Among Us, November 7
The Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown, Bishop, The Episcopal Church in Delaware - Our Role as Stewards, November 14
Sandy Johnson, Sr. Warden - The Cosmic Christ, November 21
The Rev. Canon Lloyd S. Casson, Rector Emeritus
Environmental Justice Listening Sessions
October 26, October 28, and November 4
This is an opportunity for community members to weigh in directly on what kinds of Environmental-Justice-related issues they see in their communities, community-driven solutions to those problems, how they might define some “community benefits” that could come from Justice 40 investments, and any successful federal or state programs or models they’ve seen that could be expanded with Justice 40 investment. Options are:
- 10/26 at 6pm at the Millsboro Senior Center, 214 Irons Avenue Millsboro;
- 10/28 at 6pm at the Islamic Society of Central Delaware, 777 S Little Creek Road Dover; and
- 11/4 at 6pm at the Police Athletic League, 3707 N. Market Street, Wilmington.
Market Street Music in Old Town Hall, 505 N. Market Street, Wilmington, Thursday, November 4, 12:30 to 1:00 pm with the Copeland String Quartet.
One of the region’s finest chamber ensembles plays a fun and unusual program including music of Valerie Coleman, Florence Price, Lev Zhurbin, Astor Piazzolla, and Alexander Borodin. This Market Street music event is hosted by the Delaware Historical Society in Old Town Hall at 505 N. Market Street in Wilmington. Admission is free. OTHER THURSDAY CONCERTS: John Walthausen on November 11, and Jazz with Sharon Sable and Sawn Qaissaunee on November 18. Click here to learn more about Market Street Music concerts.
Monthly Walks
for Justice and Peace
First Fridays at 5:30 p.m.
Next Walk is Friday, November 5.
We gather in front of First and Central Presbyterian Church, then walk prayerfully to the parking lot of Saints Andrew and Matthew. Click here to learn more about these walks. Afterwards, walk half a block to the reception at Chris White Gallery.
“Held in Bloom” Paintings
by Chloe McEldowney
Opening Reception,
Friday, Nov. 5, 6-9pm
Chris White Gallery,
701 N. Shipley Street,
Wilmington, Delaware
The non-profit Chris White Gallery has re-opened. At the other end of the block from our church, you are invited to see the paintings of local artist Chloe McEldowney. Of her work, she says, “For me, painting is the endless pursuit of understanding. On the surface, my paintings portray a singular figure, but my work expresses instead the idea that nothing exists in isolation. Every individual is comprised of parts: identity and memory, intention and emotion. And they themselves are a part of a larger universe.” Click here to learn more about this Chris White Gallery exhibit.
Onward Ye Peoples:
Songs of Remembrance, Hope and Inspiration
Delaware Choral Arts at SsAM
Saturday, November 6, 7pm
“Requiem” … Gabriel Fauré
“The Last Words of David” … Randall Thompson
“Onward Ye Peoples” … Jean Sibelius
If you are not comfortable or able to attend our performance in person at SsAM, you can purchase a Live Stream ticket and watch the concert remotely – it will be streamed on YouTube and the link will be emailed to you on 11/6 before the performance.
Click here to purchase Delaware Choral Arts tickets.
MLK Voice 4 Youth Contest
Presented by the YWCA Delaware and Christ Church Christiana Hundred, MLK VOICE 4 YOUTH is a statewide, spoken-word contest for high school students, grades 9–12. Prizes are $2000, $1000 and $500. Click here to register on the YWCA Delaware website.
Feed The Hungry!
Our church is encouraging everyone to join us in donating to local food pantries. Click here to learn more about our Feed The Hungry campaign.
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