The Art of Discipline
Discipline. Too often when we consider “discipline” we think of punishment. “Spare the rod, spoil the child,” we quote. But what if “discipline” is the process by which we become…
Announcing our New Coordinator for Youth Ministry
I am pleased to announce that with advice and approval of the Vestry, I have called Anthony Carrella to serve as Coordinator for Youth Ministry at St. Matthew’s. He will…
Stewardship: our faithful response to God’s Generosity
Stewardship. God has given us memory, reason, and skill for the common good. If we would be faithful stewards of these gifts, skills, and resources we will mirror the incredible…
Message from our Associate Rector Jay Walton
It’s been a whirlwind of a month both personally and around Saint Matthew’s. We just celebrated St. Matthew’s day where we heard the impact Saint Matthew’s has had on so…
Message from Interim Rector Peter B. Stube
It has been my great privilege to be invited to walk with you as interim rector in this time of discernment and transition in the life of St. Matthews. I…
Message from our Associate Rector Jay Walton
Merriam-Webster defines transition as “a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another.” St. Matthew’s is currently undergoing a major transition. Our previous rector retired after…
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
My life and yours (in terms of your life as a member of St. Matthew’s) are about to change. We will acknowledge this transition on Sunday, June 9. I chose…
Readings and Reflections for The Day of Pentecost
Dear Friends, This will be the last of the Sunday notes I’ll be sending out as part of the ministry I’ve had as Rector of St. Matthew’s. It has been a joy…
Readings and Reflections for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:16-34 Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21 John 17:20-26 Dear Friends, In the Lesson from Acts 16 we hear of Paul and Silas being thrown in prison. Even when in chains, they live their faith…
Readings and Reflections for the Fifth Sunday in Easter
Acts 11:1-18 Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35 Dear Friends, In John’s Gospel, Jesus speaks with his disciples on the evening before his death and resurrection, telling them of his coming glory. By…