Children and Youth Choirs | St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

The Choir of Boys & Girls

Girls and Boys in grades 2-5

In the Choir of Boys & Girls, children learn to sing in a wonderfully refined way, becoming very intelligent young musicians. They develop their music reading skills and expand their vocal range. They have a sense of commitment to their important role in worship, and have a great time working together to sing beautiful sacred music together. The Thursday afternoon rehearsal time is “bus-friendly” so the choir can be part of your family’s afternoon schedule more easily. Novice (new) 2nd grade choristers may have a slightly different rehearsal time that will work better for their afterschool schedules. The choir sings in church three Sundays per month throughout the school year.

The Youth Choir

Girls grade 6-12 and Boys grade 6 through voice change

These talented young people are a core of the music program at St. Matthew’s, being a crossover with the Adult Choir and the Choir of Boys & Girls. They help to teach the younger ones and be models of chorister knowledge, singing, and behavior as their rehearsal overlaps the timing of the younger ones’ practice. In addition, they have time on their own to work on the advanced books in the RSCM Voice for Life program, along with spending time together singing more advanced repertoire, and exploring their relationships as they grow. The Youth Choir rehearses on Thursday afternoon and sings in church 3-4 Sundays a month.

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Sermons

May 30 | Meg Stapleton Smith
Trinity Sunday
May 23 | The Rev. Deacon April Alford-Harkey
Pentecost: Telling the Truth
May 16 | Sharon Pearson
Where is God Calling You in Prayer?
May 9 |
The joy of Jesus.
May 2 | The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The vines that bind.

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.

As you reach the doors to St. Matthew’s Church you will be greeted by a member of our church. Feel free to ask questions and sign in at our Visitors Book located on your left side just past the name tag table. You will be handed a bulletin as you walk into the sanctuary so you can fully participate in the service if you want. Come as you are! No dress code required.

If you need childcare services, please ask your Greeter for direction.

Sundays 8 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

Sundays 10 am Holy Eucharist Rite II with choir (September-June)
Church School & Nursery Care during worship

Summer (July and August) Service times - Sunday 8 am and 9:30 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.

Flower Donations

Healthy and vibrant future ministries at St. Matthew’s will be built upon the legacies we leave today. Many of our Episcopal institutions exist because past generations cared so much about the future of the Episcopal Church and expressed their caring by creating planned gifts. Planned giving is a ministry that is vital because it can help ensure the future of our church, but also because it offers you the opportunity to make a final testament about the importance of your Christian faith. Find some ideas how you might give from the Episcopal Church Foundation.

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