St. Matthew's Church

Saint Matthew's Church

Welcome to the website for Saint Matthew’s Parish! We are delighted that you are interested in learning more about our
Anglican/Episcopal Christian community at Saint Matthew’s, our mission and opportunities
for worship, Christian formation, fellowship and service.

Worship with us!

SATURDAY EVENING SERVICE
5 pm - Holy Eucharist in Chapel.
SUNDAY SERVICES
8 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II. Quiet, casual service. This is usually a small group gathering in the Church.
10:00 am - Sung Eucharist with choir. Children who are attending Church School join in the service after the sermon. Followed by coffee hour and fellowship.
WEDNESDAY SERVICE
10 am - Holy Eucharist in the Chapel with Prayers for Healing, followed by Bible Study for those interested.

Reminder: The scholarship application deadline is May 15th.

Every year, Saint Matthew’s awards college scholarships to deserving high school graduates who are furthering their education. Please carefully review the information on the links below before submitting your application. Thank you!

Please review the Scholarship Guidelines
To submit your application, please go to:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16X0URQfkqE8WuuxG-8XWkvhiaxWprTMySgJjzEcDeDs

Deadline: May 15th
For questions or more information please contact: Mother Judith or one of the Wardens.

Welcome to Saint Matthew’s.

We are a community of people who have come together from different places in the world and with very different faith experiences to worship and serve God, to learn, and to build relationships. We are deeply rooted in the South Worcester neighborhood. Our landmark building, which has stood on the corner of Cambridge and Southbridge Streets since 1893, houses a beautiful sanctuary, a contemporary chapel, a parish hall with a newly refurbished kitchen designed for community gatherings, and several school rooms.

We are Christians seeking to “see Jesus more clearly, follow him more nearly, love him more dearly…day by day” (Prayer of Saint Richard of Chichester). We value the diversity of our views of Scripture and our expressions of faith, and it is important to us that St. Matthew’s be a safe place where children, youth, and adults can grow and explore new ideas.
We welcome everyone: inquirers, life-long disciples, long-time residents, newcomers, immigrants, college students, children, youth and families, singles, and seekers.

I invite you to join us for worship or for fellowship, to learn or to rest, and to discover that Saint Matthew’s is indeed here for you… wherever you are on your journey. May you find a blessing with us: we will be blessed by your presence.

The Reverend Dr. Judith Lee, Interim Priest

"I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?" [Isaiah 43.19]

At their meeting on February 16th, your Vestry appointed members of the Writing Committee and the Search Committee:

Writing Committee: Catherine Goodwin, Chair; Rob Ermanski; George Gailor; Ellie Keohane; Nancy Smith
Search Committee: Rob Ermanski, non-voting Chair; Robin Chenarak; Stephen Cordor; Catherine Goodwin; Christopher Konneh; Esther Konneh; Stephen MacGregor; Anthony Shekoni.

The Rev. Canon Rich Simpson met with the Vestry, Search Committee, and Writing Committee on Saturday March 23rd to review the Holy Cow Congregational Assessment Tool that has been completed by the congregation, and to outline the steps for discernment and preparation for new ministry

From the Profile Committee:
Think, Pray, and Reflect
The St. Matthew’s Profile Committee needs to hear from you!

To prepare for our listening sessions on Palm Sunday, below are five questions to help us in our search for our new Rector. If you cannot make it on Palm Sunday, you can email Cathy Goodwin or drop it off at the Parish office.

Can you tell us about a recent successful and fulfilling moment at St. Matthews?
What talent and skills would a new Rector need to lead St. Matthew’s into the future?
What part of our worship life together do you find most meaningful and how could it grow to include others?
Describe a time when St. Matthew’s showed you they cared about you, your family, the community, or the world.
In what ways, large and small, do you support and care for St. Matthew’s?

Prayer for a Time of Transition
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Location

695 Southbridge Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01610

St. Matthew’s is located at the corner of Cambridge and Southbridge Streets in the City of Worcester, Massachusetts. Parking is available behind the church and also in the shopping center across the street. Handicapped access from the back parking lot entrance.