Rector’s Message
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 to 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.
Our Sunday services are live streamed at 10:00 am PT from The Episcopal Church of St. Matthew Facebook Live webpage. You will also find a wealth of content posted to our website including videos of: Children’s Chapel Storytime, weekday Morning Prayer services, and organ and bell tower music.
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
- Morning Prayer, January 25-29, 2021
- Sunday Service, January 24, 2021
- Coffee Hour Reflection, January 17, 2021
- Morning Prayer, January 18-22, 2021
- Sunday Service, January 17, 2021
- Children’s Chapel Storytime for January 17, 2021
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:
- ECSM Facebook Live webpage (No FB account required)
- Facebook Watch TV App or casting the stream to your TV
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 Premieres of Morning Prayer and Children’s Chapel
Video Premieres are available simultaneously on Facebook Live and YouTube.
- Morning Prayer services begin at 9:30 am PT Mondays through Fridays
- Children’s Chapel begin at 9:45 am PT on Sundays
Video Archives
All videos can also be found on our website through the Multimedia tab on the top left of the webpage.
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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