Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

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The Rev. James M. Bimbi, Interim Rector

Click here to read the Rev. James M. Bimbi’s article in the December issue of the Delaware Communion magazine.

The Rev. Jim Bimbi, Diocese of DelawareWe welcomed the Rev. James M. Bimbi as our Interim Rector in early 2022.

The Rev. Jim Bimbi, Interim Rector, the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (SsAM), Wilmington, Delaware

On Sunday, February 27, 2022, it was announced that the Rev. James M. Bimbi will serve as Interim Rector of the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew until a new rector could be called. His part-time position with us will be for 22.5 hours per week, and he will participate in ministries and administration.

The Parish Administrator and Director of Music will report to him. The Interim Rector will preach two Sundays per month. The wardens and vestry will continue many administrative and ministry duties and will oversee all transition activities. The Interim Rector will have no role with the Search Committee and other transition matters. His pastoral focus will be assisting SsAM with growth, vitality and ministries. Fr. Jim will be with us into early 2023 as we search for a rector. This arrangement allows others to focus on the search for a full time rector while he gives attention to the other matters. To learn more about the clergy transition process, click here.

About the Rev. James M. Bimbi

    Father Jim was the rector of St. James’ Mill Creek, Wilmington, for 17 years before retiring from full-time ministry in 2019.
    He has served the Episcopal Church in Delaware on the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council, as chairman of the Commission on Ministry, and president of the Disciplinary Board. In addition, he has served as the diocesan liturgical officer for the past ten years. His ministry extends outside of Delaware in his capacity as president of the Board of Directors of the North American Committee for Saint George’s College, Jerusalem.
    Before coming to Delaware in 2002, Fr. Jim served three congregations in Colorado in diverse areas of the diocese. During his ministry there he also served on the Commission on Ministry, Ecclesiastical Court, Commission on AIDS, and was a part-time instructor of philosophy and ethics at Pueblo Community College.
    Fr. Jim is married to Cynde Bimbi, the Director of Communications and Public Relations for The Episcopal Church in Delaware. Together they have five children and seven grandchildren.

Father Jim’s Letter of March 4, 2022 to the Parish

March 4, 2022
A Message from the Interim Rector

Dear people of Saints Andrew and Matthew,

I am honored that your wardens and vestry invited me to serve as your part-time interim rector. I greatly appreciate the warm welcome the congregation gave me. After two and a half years of retirement, it took a while for me to get fully up and running, but I feel it has been a good start.

The focus of my time here with you touches upon all areas of ministry currently being lived out through this parish. My goal is not to take charge or to change directions, but to advise and encourage during this time of transition. My agreement is to serve at SsAM for 22.5 hours/week.

During this time of search for the next permanent rector, my prayer is that you will continue to focus and build upon what SsAM means to you personally, but also what it means to this city and to the Episcopal Church in Delaware. SsAM is a beacon of hope, and a reflection of God’s love, acceptance, and desire for “justice to roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”

Once again, I am honored to be with you at this moment for this journey in the life of the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew.

Blessings and peace,
—Father Jim

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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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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!

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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.

Contact Us

PHONE: 302 656-6628

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Are You New to SsAM?

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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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