Epiphany and the Mission of the Church
During Epiphany the Church draws our attention to God’s intention that all people become a part of his beloved community. The Apostle Paul has much to say to all of…
Hosts Needed for Parish Profile Focus Group Sessions
The Parish Profile Committee is looking for parishioners to host one Focus Group Session in their home in January or early February. This would involve hosting 10-12 people during the…
Rector Search Update – January 2020
The Vestry has executed a letter of agreement retaining the services of The Rev. Melford “Bud” Holland. He will be working with the Vestry and both our Profile and Search…
Rector Search Update – December 2019
The Church Profile Committee is tasked with defining who the church is, and gleaning a collective vision of who we want to become. They will do this by conducting surveys,…
Hospitality
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 3:2 From before Jesus’ birth, while his mother and father journeyed to Bethlehem, we…
Annual Parish Meeting & 2019 Annual Report
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 10 at 9:50 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Sunday school will be offered at the usual time of 9 a.m….
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…
Rector Search Update – November 2019
The Vestry is creating two committees, the Church Profile Committee, and the Search Committee to lead us through the transition process. The Church Profile Committee is being led by Joe…
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…