Advent & Christmas 2022 | St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

Join us for Christmas Eve!

Our Family Service will begin at 4pm with a 3:30pm musical prelude. This service will be a little simpler and more fun, geared towards families and children. Our more traditional, later service will begin at 9:00pm with a musical prelude at 8:30pm.

All are welcome. Worship with us on December 24th as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Advent is a season of hope. A season when we wait together for God to act, for the good news that God promises us in Jesus. In the midst of the busy holiday season, it is a respite. A light shining in the darkness. It's a bright spot in the midst of a messy world. A time for renewal, reflection, and new beginnings. Not only does it mark the beginning of the new church year, it calls us to all the best parts of the season: love, peace, hope.

Join us for all that the season holds and share with us as we move towards the joy of Christmas. We'll continue to add Advent events and opportunities to this page as the time draws near.

St. Matthew's Christmas Pageant returns!

St. Matthew's Christmas Pageant returns!

The beloved St. Matthew’s Christmas Pageant is returning again. We are prepping the beautiful costumes and will be teaming up with Andrew and the choir to put on a dazzling performance on Sunday, December 18th during the 10am service. If yo...

Pancakes, Gratitude, & Christingles

Pancakes, Gratitude, & Christingles

On Sunday, December 4th, we'll revive the beloved tradition of "Pledges and Pancakes". Come a little early to church and eat some pancakes between 9am and 10am. These aren't just any pancakes, they're special, grateful pancakes - made with love a...

Purchase Advent Bags November 20th and 27th

Purchase Advent Bags November 20th and 27th

Sunday November 20th and 27th - purchase your Advent Bags! This long running St. Matthew's tradition provides a great way to go through the Advent Season each day as a family, connecting to God and each other, not to mention each daily envelope...

Mission Partner, Circle of Care 2022 Holiday Gift Drive

Mission Partner, Circle of Care 2022 Holiday Gift Drive

St. Matthew's is collecting toys and gifts for pediatric cancer patients, ages 13-17. Bins are be available for drop-offs beginning November 1st. An Amazon Wishlist is also available for those who would rather purchase online - those gifts woul...

Advent Gospel Series

Advent Gospel Series

Friday, Nov 18, 2022, 1:33 PM

On Sundays in Advent, plan to stay after the 10:00 service to participate in our Gospel series. No homework and no prep - all you need to do is come to church, listen to the text, and listen to the sermon. Then join with others in discussing and ...

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Sermons

Mar 19 | The Rev. Dr. Linda Spiers
Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 19, 2023
Mar 5 | The Rev. Dr. Linda Spiers
The Second Sunday in Lent: March 5, 2023.
Feb 26 | The Rev. Dr. Meg Stapleton Smith
The First Sunday in Lent: February 26, 2023.
Feb 22 | The Rev. Dr. Linda Spiers
Ash Wednesday: February 22, 2023.
Feb 19 | The Rev. Dr. Linda Spiers
The Last Sunday after the Epiphany: February 19, 2023.

St Matthew’s is a community of disciples and we are on a journey together. We are called to participate in God’s mission. We learn and dream, worship and pray, laugh, cry and serve together. St. Matt’s is a place where we learn about God and learn to be disciples. It’s a place to call home. A place to belong. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome.

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At St. Matthew’s, we are committed to cultivating a faith-filled space that warmly welcomes all, as we seek to grow in our knowledge, love and pursuit of Jesus and his way, together. We believe our Children and Youth, rooted in Christ, are equipped to start leaving their mark in our communities and across the world.

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Sundays at 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
A quiet, informal service held around the Altar

Sundays at 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II with choir & organ (September–June)
Church School & Nursery Care during worship

Summer (July and August): Sundays at 10:00 am (click here for details)

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We are located at 36 New Canaan Road in Wilton. After you park your car, walk ahead through the walkway to the courtyard, and we our sanctuary is located on the left side of the complex.

Our parish office is located in the middle building connecting St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and Wilton Presbyterian Church, and you can enter through the door marked Parish Office in the courtyard.

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“For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you” (1 Chronicles 29:14, NRSV)

Many Episcopalians know this line of scripture because we say it in our Eucharistic liturgy every week. It reflects our deepest understanding of thanksgiving and stewardship - God gives us everything! When we give to God, others, and the church, we are really giving back what is originally a gift from God. We are all stewards of the resources, abilities, and opportunities that God has entrusted to our care, and s caretakers of these gifts, we support our church and God’s mission by using our time, our skills, and our financial resources.

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A pledge is a spiritual promise, a commitment to the life of a faith community, a commitment to which God calls each one of us. Pledges help with orderly financial planning and they make possible all the programming and fellowship that we enjoy together, including: children’s and youth ministries, music, building operations and maintenance, clergy and staff compensation, mission engagement, fellowship, and much more. YOU are the heart of St. Matthew's. Your generous gift makes all of our programming possible.

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It is the tradition of St. Matthew’s to use fresh flowers at our altar every Sunday for worship as well as other special occasions. Prepared by our Flower Guild, you may sponsor the flowers on a date of your choosing in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving, or other purpose for a suggested donation of $75. Those named in memory or in thanksgiving are also included in the prayers of the people on that Sunday. Following worship, our Petal Pushers deliver the flowers to members or friends of St. Matthew’s, bringing our prayers from our altar to their home.

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Title III, Canon 9, Section 6(b6), of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church (2015) is generally interpreted to mean that, at a minimum of one Sunday a month, the loose offering at the Holy Eucharist is designated for the clergy discretionary fund. Congregations may wish to set aside a budgeted amount for the discretionary fund in addition to or as a substitute for the above method. Congregations may designate that all fees or gifts received for weddings, funerals, and baptisms are contributed to the discretionary fund. Individuals may also contribute to the fund with occasional gifts.

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