Mission | St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

Welcome to the main hub of Mission at St. Matt's. As Episcopalians, we believe that God calls all people to participate in the mission of God. On these pages you'll find information about the agencies with whom we partner and some concrete ways to get involved. We hope you'll join us as we love and serve our neighbors in Wilton and beyond!

Meet our Partners

We are partnering with Circle of Care, Open Door Shelter and HomeFront and will focus our efforts toward these three wonderful and different organizations, and we believe we will grow into meaningful relationships and do our part to help build the Kingdom of God.

Read more about our partners by clicking on the links to the right.
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Scroll down and look through the upcoming opportunities to join us as we seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world.

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Manna House & Open Doors

Manna House & Open Doors

Did you know that Manna House Kitchen is part of our Mission Partner Open Doors? Manna House Kitchen at Open Doors serves food daily to those in need. St. Matthew’s provides a meal every two months to help with this mission and we con...

Recap: Circle of Care Art from the Heart Training

Recap: Circle of Care Art from the Heart Training

On Tuesday, Nov. 19th, a group of 7 people from St. Matt's met with the Circle of Care staff to learn about the process involved in the Art from the Heart room renovation process for a child with cancer. The amazing staff spoke to us about the ...

Thank you! Our Thanksgiving baskets were delivered!

Thank you! Our Thanksgiving baskets were delivered!

A big thank you to all who contributed to the eight beautiful thanksgiving feasts for families in Wilton. St. Matthew's delivered the baskets on Monday, November 25th, and Wilton Social Services distributed them to Wilton families in need. ...

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Mission Circle of Care HomeFront Open Doors Shelter

Upcoming Mission Events

Dec. 1 - Dec. 22, 2019: St. Matt's Giving Tree collection for Open Doors, Circle of Care, and Wilton Social Services

January/February 2020: Circle of Care Art from the Heart Room Renovations by St. Matthew's Mission (specific dates TBD)

April 2020: Easter Day of Fun at Open Doors (Date TBD)

May 2, 2020: Homefront Day

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.

Pledge

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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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.