Rector’s Message

The Rev. Dr. Eric Kimball Hinds

For over 150 years, St. Matthew’s has been a beacon at the center of San Mateo – an Episcopal Church and a K-8 Day School.  While our beautiful Church, school and grounds are temporarily closed—it is my hope that you will have the opportunity to explore our website and learn more about our community. 

We are a Church rooted and nourished by a rich Episcopal tradition.  One that values the comfort of liturgy, preaching excellence, congregational diversity all while working through the challenges and complexities of the modern world.  Today we face the health and economic challenges of the Covid-19 virus while working to offer virtual ways to provide connection and a sense of community.

Sunday services during the summer are at 9:30 am PT outdoors and live streamed at 11:00 am PT from The Episcopal Church of St. Matthew Facebook Live webpage. Starting on July 4th, we will begin allowing people to attend the 11:00 am indoor worship in-person. 

We want to meet you where you are in your spiritual journey and hope that your online visit with us will be rewarded by discovering a place of welcome, beauty, joy and prayer.

Blessings,

 

News & Updates

How to Watch Church Services

Livestream Church Services

Sunday services are livestreamed on Facebook Live. Join our parish as we worship together on Sundays live at 10:00 am PT. Here are a few ways to watch:

The service bulletins and Ivy Leaf newsletters for Sunday services are available here, by clicking on the date. All church service videos will also be available here after the live video concludes. Videos are best viewed on Chrome and Safari web browsers.

Video Archives

All videos can also be found on our website through the Multimedia tab on the top left of the webpage.

Instagram

Thank you for everyone who came to our first in-person Sunday service in over 15 months! Don’s miss Fr. Jay on today’s front page of the @sanmateodailyjournal And we are back! We celebrated our first in-person service today after 15 months of online Sunday services. Join us next Sunday in-person at 930a! Come by the Church Office today between 10a and 3p to pick up ashes to use at home during the Ash Wednesday service tomorrow. You can join the service at 10a when it premieres or any time afterwards. Watch the service on our Facebook page, YouTube channel or our website. 🙏🏼✝️ Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your family comfort and joy this holiday season. 🎄

Programs & Services

Music

St. Matthew’s choirs include: an adult Chancel Choir with four soloists, Children & Youth Choirs, and a Bell Choir. Every Sunday Service is accompanied by traditional organ music.

Children & Families

The Children’s Ministry includes faith formation for children of all ages and Children’s & Youth Choirs. The Fellowship Parents Group hosts workshops and events for parents and families.

Outreach

St. Matthew’s contributes to the full community life of San Mateo with volunteer hours and financial contributions. Outreach ministries include the Thrift Shop, Laundry Love and Home & Hope.

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