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.

Welcome from the rector

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.

Sundays at 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II with choir & organ

Church School & Nursery Care during worship

Other Occasional and Holy Day Services can be found on our Worship page.

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.

“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.

Flower Donations

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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.

Rector Discretionary Fund

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36 New Canaan Rd., Wilton, CT 06897 · (203) 762-7400

May begins!

Brendan Murphy on May 2, 2024

Dear friends and members of St. Matt’s,

I want to begin with another word of thanks to everyone who helped to make our visit with Carter Heyward so special. Thanks to the committee and to all who baked, brought snacks, came early, helped clean up, or just came to participate in worship or in the screening. It was a really wonderful day. I think Carter left feeling cared for and appreciated, with that special feeling about our welcome in Wilton. And I give thanks for all that was shared. It was a wonderful weekend. Thank you.

I hope that we will continue to process the gifts of her visit, that we will continue to be nudged forward to love and serve our neighbors in many of the ways she talked about. All of these lessons enrich us and enable us to live more fully into our faith. It was a gift to us to have her here to share her journey and her deep commitment to the all-inclusive love of God.

In the weeks ahead, we will begin to look toward the end of the program year in the middle of June. Andrew’s next Arts at St. Matthew’s Concert is on May 18th. We’ll have a baptism on the day of Pentecost. We’ll celebrate our seniors on June 9th. And we’ll give thanks for our Choir at their last Sunday of the season on June 16th. And yet, there’s more. We have a busy few weeks ahead – and I look forward to sharing it all with you. Keep an eye on our e-news and on our socials so that you don’t miss out on any of the fun!

As we make our way into the busy end of the season, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Send me a note, I’d be glad to spend some time with you. I hope you’re having a wonderful week and look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Faithfully,

–Marissa +

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