Welcome to St. Matthew's United Methodist Church
We are a gentle community of people who care about love, spiritual growth and social justice. We welcome everybody regardless of race, status, sexual identity or religious background. We hope to help people discover the Divine in their lives, and live in harmony with God's grace.
We follow our teacher Jesus, not because we are commanded to believe certain things, but because he's a really good teacher. He is deeply in tune with God, with Creation, and with human life. He shows us God, and we want God in our lives. He shows us a new kind of consciousness that we want to practice. He shows us love that changes us, and has the power to change the world.
We're theologically diverse and welcoming. We read the Bible; we don't hit people over the head with it. Whatever your story is, you are welcome here. As we journey together in faith, hope, and love, St. Matthew’s is a safe place for all people.
Our Vision
We are an open and inclusive faith community where each person is welcomed, is fully accepted as a unique child of God, and encouraged to put faith into action in all of life.
Our Mission
To love as Jesus loved and follow his call to discipleship, we:
- Open our doors, our hearts, and our minds to all God's children, especially the poor and dispossessed
- Build a diverse, vibrant, and caring community of faith through worship, education, outreach service, and advocacy
- Put faith into action to fulfill God's promise of justice and peace locally, nationally, and globally
