Growing As God’s Family

COME AND SEE

Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church is a Christian community focused on growing as God’s family - a paraphrase of John 1:39 says it best: Jesus said come and see. Following Christ’s example, we invite you to “come and see” our faith community – a community where all are welcome, regardless of ethnicity, gender, or any of the other “labels” our modern world creates. We are a sacramental and worship-oriented church promoting thoughtful debate about what God is calling us to do and be as followers of Christ.

 

In Person Worship

Our Sunday Services include Holy Eucharist. We offer three unique services:

7:30 AM - Contemplative worship

9:00 AM - Traditional worship with choral music (Livestreamed with minimal views of parishioners seated in our sanctuary)

11:00 AM - Contemporary worship with contemporary Christian music

Wednesdays

12:00 PM - Noon Healing Eucharist service in our Chapel

Online Worship

Join us virtually on YouTube every Sunday at 9:00 AM. For those attending locally, Lay Eucharistic Visitors are available and eager to bring communion to you if you’re unable to receive communion in person for any reason. This service primarily features traditional choral music.

Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-730846. All rights reserved.

CCLI streaming license number: 20518164

Family & Children | Youth Ministries

Children and youth play a vital role in our congregation and can be found in every corner of our campus and offerings. Children are not only the future of the church; they are the church. Youth, Family and Children’s Ministry at Saint Matthew's is for everyone. We aim to support families, and offer a place where friendships and relationships can be built around a growing relationship with Christ.

Nursery Care

Our nursery, room C-2, is available during our 9:00 and 11:00 AM services for all children, four years old and younger - infants are welcome.

Changing tables are available in the accessible stall of the men’s and women’s restroom in our sanctuary and parish hall, and in our nursery.

 

Upcoming events

Upcoming Events
Ministry Fair
Apr 28
Ministry Fair

Last fall the SMEC Stewardship Committee focused on the “treasure” aspect of stewardship and now in early spring we’re going to focus on the “time & talent” aspects. That said, we will be hosting a Ministry Fair in the courtyard April 28 at 10am & 12pm. The purpose of the Ministry Fair is to raise awareness of the 40 or so ministries we offer, provide basic information about each ministry, allow parishioners to ask questions, and discern their many gifts and talents and how they might want to share these. Coffee Hour refreshments will be provided and Nursery/Childcare will be available (at the 10am Ministry Fair). We hope everyone will attend!

Chapel Rock Summer Camp
Jun 2
Chapel Rock Summer Camp

SUMMER CAMP 2024

Choose Your Adventure! Every Week Is Unique, Just Like You!

Vacation Bible School
Jul 8
Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School // JULY 8 - 12, 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. Splash into the fun as we dive into friendship with God! Children PreK through 6th grade are invited to enjoy this week like no other!

 

The Latest From Creation Care

Creation Care
Creation Care Challenge #2
Creation Care Challenge #2

MINIMIZE YOUR RELIANCE ON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS.

Plastic water bottles can persist in the environment for up to 450 years, exacerbating the alarming issue of plastic pollution. Creation Care urges you to embrace the use of reusable water containers whenever feasible. Over the following weeks, we'll unveil enlightening facts about the detrimental impacts of plastic on both our health and the planet. Armed with this awareness, we believe you'll be motivated to embrace this sustainable habit.

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Green Gift Guide
Green Gift Guide

As consumers we have power! This gift giving this season, we encourage you to purchase positively with this invaluable gift guide.

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Creation Care Challenge #1
Creation Care Challenge #1

AVOID USING PLASTIC BAGS BY BRINGING YOUR REUSABLE BAGS WHEN YOU GO SHOPPING.

Did you know that plastic shopping bags are often the cause of storm drain blockage? "Plastic bags block waterways and clog sewers, providing breeding grounds for insects like mosquitoes that in turn proliferate the risk of diseases."

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RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

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We acknowledge the people of the land, the Akimel O’odham, Piipaash and other indigenous peoples as original stewards of this land. We give thanks for our ancestors, our elders, and for all indigenous peoples who worship with us.