Growing As God’s Family

COME AND SEE

Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church is a Christian community and a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, the Episcopal Church, and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Following Christ’s example, we invite you to “come and see” our faith community - where all are welcome, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any of the other “labels” our modern world creates. We are a sacramental and worship-oriented church promoting thoughtful discernment about what God is calling us to do as followers of Christ. We hope you will join us in Growing as God’s Family.

 

In Person Worship

Sundays

7:30 AM - Contemplative Worship

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

11:00 AM - Contemporary Worship with contemporary Christian music

Wednesdays

12:00 PM - Noonday Healing service in our Chapel

All services include Holy Communion

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
Operation Back To School - New Shoe Collection
Jun 1
Operation Back To School - New Shoe Collection

Shoe Collection Drive: June 1 - 22

Saint Matthew’s is once again partnering with the City of Chandler and For Our City – Operation Back to School. This year, there is a critical need for new children’s shoes to help students start the school year strong. Last year, Saint Matthew’s collected 270 pairs of new shoes—let’s aim to meet or exceed that number again!

SHOE COLLECTION DETAILS:

Drop-off Location: Narthex (For Our City Collection Boxes)

Collection Dates: Sundays, June 1, 8, 15, and 22

Shoe Requirements:

  • Brand new

  • Closed-toe

  • Suitable for school use

  • Sizes needed: Toddler (11–13) and Youth (1–7)

  • Shoes needed for both boys and girls

Deepening Community at Saint Matthew’s
Jun 15
Deepening Community at Saint Matthew’s

Sunday, June 15, from 10:15 to 10:55 AM

The Becoming Beloved Community group invites you to join a 40-minute session to get to know others better and explore challenges. Led by a trained facilitator, each session is limited to 6–7 participants. The next session will be held on Sunday, June 15, from 10:15 to 10:55 AM. Contact Larry Dumka to join this or a future session.

Deepening Community at Saint Matthew’s
Jul 13
Deepening Community at Saint Matthew’s

Sunday, July 13, from 10:15 to 10:55 AM

The Becoming Beloved Community group invites you to join a 40-minute session to get to know others better and explore challenges. Led by a trained facilitator, each session is limited to 6–7 participants. The next session will be held on Sunday, July 13, from 10:15 to 10:55 AM. Contact Larry Dumka to join this or a future session.

Summer | Sunday Coffee Hour
Aug 3
Summer | Sunday Coffee Hour

Sundays in August

Our fabulous Coffee Hour teams take a well-earned summer vacation! But don’t worry—we’re not going completely caffeine-free. Mini Coffee Hour will resume in August, and you can help keep the joy brewing by signing up to bring a treat. Regular Coffee Hour will return in full-splendor on September 7! If you’d like to join one of our regular Coffee Hour teams (they serve two Sundays in a row, about eight times a year from September to May), contact our office and jump in the fun!

Sign up to contribute in August!

 

The Latest From Creation Care

Creation Care
May Tip: Consumer Power
May Tip: Consumer Power

As consumers, we have power—and we can use that power to choose products with Earth-friendly packaging. By selecting compostable packaging, we contribute to the care and preservation of our planet. A great example is egg cartons, which typically come in three materials: cardboard, plastic, and styrofoam. Plastic and styrofoam can take hundreds of years to break down. While plastic may be recyclable depending on your city’s guidelines, the best choice is cardboard, as it is both compostable and recyclable. An added bonus of cardboard egg cartons is that they can be repurposed as natural planters for growing seedlings. We hope you’ll consider packaging choices when shopping. It’s a small change that can lead to a big impact over ti

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April Tip from Creation Care: Support Our Parks
April Tip from Creation Care: Support Our Parks

April Tip from Creation Care: Support Our Parks

April 19-25 is National Park Week, and our Creation Care Committee encourages everyone to support our parks in meaningful ways. You can visit a national park to appreciate its beauty, make a donation to support conservation efforts, pick up litter while practicing Leave No Trace principles, or even contact an elected official to share why our National Parks matter to you. However you choose to celebrate, your efforts help protect these natural treasures for future generations. Find more ways to get involved here: Good Good Good – How to Help National Parks. 

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March Tip from Creation Care: Under-the-Sink Hot Water Heater
March Tip from Creation Care: Under-the-Sink Hot Water Heater

March Tip from Creation Care: Under-the-Sink Hot Water Heater

How long do you have to run the water in your kitchen or bathroom to get hot water? In just three minutes, a traditional water tank can release up to 120 gallons of water. This is our most precious resource, yet it often goes down the drain. An under-the-sink water heater can help save water by heating it more quickly. These units are available at stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot. While it’s an investment, it can save hundreds of gallons of water—a valuable tip for anyone living in the desert.

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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.