Worship with us!SATURDAY EVENING SERVICE 5 pm - Holy Eucharist in Chapel. SUNDAY SERVICES 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. 1st Sundays of the month: 8:00 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II. Quiet, casual service. This is usually a small group gathering in the Church. WEDNESDAY SERVICE 10 am - Holy Eucharist in the Chapel with Prayers for Healing, followed by Bible Study for those interested. |
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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 |
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Rector Search
"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, 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 On June 30th the Vestry approved the Profile and the Office of Transition Ministry materials that the Profile Committee has developed. Those materials are now being reviewed by the Bishop and the Diocesan Transition Minister, Canon Rich Simpson. From the Profile Committee: Think, Pray, and Reflect The Profile Committee wants to thank the many people who participated in the Parish listening sessions in May. The feedback has helped inform our work. 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. | ||||||||||
St. Matthew's Church695 Southbridge St. Worcester, MA 01610
Office: (508) 755-4433 Email: stmatthewsworcester@gmail.com The Rt. Rev. Dr. Douglas J. Fisher The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee, Interim Priest (jlee.stmatthewsworcester@gmail.com) The Rev. J. Edgar Freeman - Worcester African Ministries Donald Irving, Organist/Choir Director Parish Secretary - Audrey Cronin Church School Superintendent - Karen Baldwin Nursery - Kim Rossi Youth Group Advisors - Kelly & Steve MacGregor |
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