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Feb 28, 2021  |  

A great problem to have.

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

A great problem to have.

On the second Sunday in Lent, Marissa reflects on the Gospel, and how we have all experienced similar situations in our own lives. What do we do with this radical Jesus? If we follow him closely in this season of Lent, what do we do when we find ourselves sounding like him?


Feb 17, 2021  |  

"Sea Glass & Ash"

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

"Sea Glass & Ash"

In a sermon for Ash Wednesday, Marissa explores the smooth edges, color, and transformation of sea glass as an image for Lent. How can you enter into a holy Lent even in the midst of this season of distance and pandemic?




Feb 14, 2021  |  

On the precipice.

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

On the precipice.

As we come to the end of the season of Epiphany and stand on the precipice of the season of Lent, we're intended to feel as if everything is changing around us. As the disciples discover more and more who Jesus is, they must have felt like even the ground was shifting under their feet. What can we learn on this precipice, on the side of a mountain, from a God who calls us beloved?


Feb 07, 2021  |  

"The light in the woods."

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

"The light in the woods."

This week, as we mark our Annual Meeting, Mark's Gospel gives us a second story about the casting out of unclean spirits. This time, this casting out is accompanied by other healings, miracles, and Jesus' clear desire to keep moving. To keep going, to share the message of good news in more places.



Jan 31, 2021  |  

Beginnings.

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

Beginnings.

This week as we make our way through the season of Epiphany, the Gospel of Mark takes us to the very beginning of Jesus' public life and ministry. There's always something special about beginnings, something new, something to learn. Maybe you've heard the saying that, "We should begin how we mean to continue." So what does this beginning in the Gospel of Mark have to say to us?


Jan 24, 2021  |  

"News, nets, and Nineveh."

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

"News, nets, and Nineveh."

This week as we make our way through the season of Epiphany, our text from Hebrew Scriptures comes from the story about a great whale, an erring people, and a reluctant prophet. Meanwhile, in the Gospel, Jesus calls a few disciples and promises to help them fish for people. What do these waterlogged stories have to say to us in this moment?

Jan 17, 2021  |  

Visions

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

Visions

This week, our text from Hebrew Scriptures tells us that we find Samuel and Eli in a time when the Word of the Lord is rare and visions are not widespread. Does that sound like the world you know? Do we live in a time when the Word of the Lord is rare and visions are not widespread?



Jan 10, 2021  |  

Who shall we be?

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

Who shall we be?

In the wake of a difficult week for our country, Marissa reflects on the theme of identity and the ways in which Baptism makes us who we are. As we hear the story of Jesus' own baptism in the Jordan, what do these texts have to say to us in this moment? Then, our Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Michael Curry preaches and wonders, "Who shall we be?"



Jan 03, 2021  |  

"Another road."

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

"Another road."

This Sunday, as we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, the Gospel tells us that the wise men go home by another road. Why would they do that? What would that other road help them to avoid? And where might it bring them?


Dec 13, 2020  |  

"Holding Fast To Joy"

  |   Rev. Molly James, Ph.D
 Rev. Molly James, Ph.D

"Holding Fast To Joy"

On the Third Sunday of Advent, The Rev. Molly James, Ph.D shares her thoughts on how to "hold fast" during these challenging times.
You can read the text here

Dec 06, 2020  |  

"Wild like John"

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

"Wild like John"

On the Second Sunday of Advent, we meet again John the Baptist. John is a wild figure, but clear about who he is and what his mission is. What does he have to say to us today?

Nov 29, 2020  |  

"Watching and waiting."

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

"Watching and waiting."

On the first Sunday of Advent, Jesus warns us to look at the signs. Isaiah wants the people to see proof of God's wonders. And we are all called to pay attention. What will you do with this time of intention? What will you create or give in this season as we prepare for the greatest gift of all?


Nov 22, 2020  |  

The Last Sunday after Pentecost.

  |  The Rev. Dcn. Don Burr
The Rev. Dcn. Don Burr

The Last Sunday after Pentecost.

Don explores the missed opportunities to notice Jesus and invites us to find even one small way to engage and build relationships with those we might otherwise overlook

Nov 15, 2020  |  

Invest. Grow. Give. Sow

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

Invest. Grow. Give. Sow

In the midst of a few weeks of parables, this week we hear the parable of the talents. Every parable of Jesus has good news for us, and promises of the future - but what does this parable have to say to us about our life now?

Nov 08, 2020  |  

Lamps & oil.

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

Lamps & oil.

On the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, as we begin to make our way to a change of season, Matthew's Gospel reminds us that we should be alert, waiting for the coming of the Lord. But unlike the season of Advent, which we'll experience together in a few weeks, this warning to be alert is looking for the second advent of Christ - not the first. What does this parable have to tell us about waiting? About hope? And about how to be prepared?


Nov 01, 2020  |  

The Feast of All Saints

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

The Feast of All Saints

The Feast of All Saints is a special day in the church calendar when we remember the Saints and saints who have gone before us. And the text directs us to wonder about how we fit into the story. So, how do we fit into the story of the saints? And what about this piece of the Sermon on the Mount we hear today, the famous Beatitudes?


Oct 25, 2020  |  

"The Church of Chili Cookoffs and Flatt Matt's."

  |  Meg Stapleton Smith
Meg Stapleton Smith

"The Church of Chili Cookoffs and Flatt Matt's."

Former seminarian Meg Stapleton Smith reflects on hope and how St. Matt's embodies the good news of Jesus Christ in the world.


Oct 11, 2020  |  

Modern day idols.

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

Modern day idols.

This week, we have three challenging texts, all with different stories to tell. Marissa looks specifically at Moses and St. Paul and wonders about our relationships with God and with each other. What are the modern day idols that keep us from God? What are the things that keep us from being of the same mind?


Sep 27, 2020  |  

Is the Lord with us?

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

Is the Lord with us?

This Sunday we hear about the wilderness, Christ's humility, and the heart of the one who does the work of God. Three interesting passages of scripture that have a lot to say to us about our vocations as Christians. What can we learn from these examples, and what is God's good news?


Sep 20, 2020  |  

Collectives & belonging.

  |  The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach

Collectives & belonging.

On St. Matthew's Day, we gathered for our first Spiritual Communion. This ancient practice of the church assures us that we can participate in the Sacrament by simply being a part of it, seeing the elements, and inviting Jesus into our hearts. This coincided with hearing the story of St. Matthew, our patron. And the beginning of a new spiritual journey for the parish. So what do all these things have to do with each other - and with the beginning of this new program year - in the midst of coronatide? And geese?


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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
36 New Canaan Rd., Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-7400

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Service Times

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 more detail).


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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.

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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.

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