About Us
Our Beliefs
Welcome to our faith community! At the heart of our beliefs is Jesus Christ, God’s Son, our Savior, and the promised Messiah. We strive to follow Jesus’ example of living a life filled with love and service to God and all of creation. Through His death and resurrection, we find forgiveness and the promise of eternal life for all who believe. We joyfully affirm our faith through the words of The Apostle’s Creed and The Nicene Creed. In our worship, we encounter God’s presence through the sacraments, celebrating Holy Communion at every service. We hold the Bible as the inspired word of God, containing everything needed for salvation. Our preaching centers on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and we invite the Holy Spirit to lead us in living as His faithful followers.
Our Worship
We’d love for you to join us in worship! We offer four opportunities each week to gather in our sanctuary, where every service includes the celebration of Holy Communion.
Sundays
8:00 am: A peaceful, reflective service without music, using the traditional language of Rite I.
10:15 am: A vibrant service with modern language from Rite II, filled with traditional hymns and songs that uplift the soul.
Wednesdays
12:00 noon: A brief 30-minute Holy Communion service, perfect for a midweek spiritual recharge during your lunch break.
6:30 pm: A serene Evening Prayer and Holy Communion service to close out your day with peace and reflection.
What We Offer for Children and Youth
We cherish our young people and welcome them with open hearts! During our 10:15 am Sunday service, we offer Sunday School classes tailored for early elementary, upper elementary, and middle-to-high school students. Our children and youth are taught about Jesus and the rich stories of the Bible through engaging activities and teachings with dedicated and trained teachers under the direction of our youth minister. Our goal each Sunday is for our children to discover how to live out their faith as young Christians. On the last Sunday of each month, we celebrate Family Sunday at the 10:15 am service, where our children take the lead in worship through readings, prayers, songs, and serving as ushers. Every Christmas, our children shine in a joyful pageant, sharing their talents and celebrating the season.
Fellowship
We love coming together as a church family! Join us for a free hot breakfast every Sunday morning between services in our parish hall dining area. Throughout the year, we host fun, family-friendly events like Bingo Night, Trunk or Treat, cook-offs, cookouts, Family Game Night, and even ballroom dancing! Our senior adults enjoy a monthly luncheon with activities, including exciting field trips. We also offer adult education classes on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm, where you can grow in faith and build lasting friendships.
Ministries and Outreach
Our faith calls us to serve with love, both within our church and in the wider community. There are countless ways to get involved, whether through worship, education, hospitality, parish life, or new ideas we’d love for you to share. We also reach out to our neighbors through supply drives and volunteering with local schools, food pantries, homeless shelters, and feeding programs. Together, through Christ, we make a difference with open hearts and willing hands.
Who Is Welcome?
Everyone! No matter who you are or where you come from, you are warmly invited to join us. Our congregation is a beautiful tapestry of people from across the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, South America, and beyond. We speak different languages, come from diverse faith backgrounds, and hold a wide range of political and social views. From infants to those in their 80s and 90s, we’re a family of all ages, styles, and stories, whether you’re in a suit, jeans, or shorts (only Father Rob has a dress code!). United as one body in Christ, we share a deep love for God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and every person we meet. Come as you are, and find a worship home and family with us!
Welcome to our faith community! At the heart of our beliefs is Jesus Christ, God’s Son, our Savior, and the promised Messiah. We strive to follow Jesus’ example of living a life filled with love and service to God and all of creation. Through His death and resurrection, we find forgiveness and the promise of eternal life for all who believe. We joyfully affirm our faith through the words of The Apostle’s Creed and The Nicene Creed. In our worship, we encounter God’s presence through the sacraments, celebrating Holy Communion at every service. We hold the Bible as the inspired word of God, containing everything needed for salvation. Our preaching centers on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and we invite the Holy Spirit to lead us in living as His faithful followers.
Our Worship
We’d love for you to join us in worship! We offer four opportunities each week to gather in our sanctuary, where every service includes the celebration of Holy Communion.
Sundays
8:00 am: A peaceful, reflective service without music, using the traditional language of Rite I.
10:15 am: A vibrant service with modern language from Rite II, filled with traditional hymns and songs that uplift the soul.
Wednesdays
12:00 noon: A brief 30-minute Holy Communion service, perfect for a midweek spiritual recharge during your lunch break.
6:30 pm: A serene Evening Prayer and Holy Communion service to close out your day with peace and reflection.
What We Offer for Children and Youth
We cherish our young people and welcome them with open hearts! During our 10:15 am Sunday service, we offer Sunday School classes tailored for early elementary, upper elementary, and middle-to-high school students. Our children and youth are taught about Jesus and the rich stories of the Bible through engaging activities and teachings with dedicated and trained teachers under the direction of our youth minister. Our goal each Sunday is for our children to discover how to live out their faith as young Christians. On the last Sunday of each month, we celebrate Family Sunday at the 10:15 am service, where our children take the lead in worship through readings, prayers, songs, and serving as ushers. Every Christmas, our children shine in a joyful pageant, sharing their talents and celebrating the season.
Fellowship
We love coming together as a church family! Join us for a free hot breakfast every Sunday morning between services in our parish hall dining area. Throughout the year, we host fun, family-friendly events like Bingo Night, Trunk or Treat, cook-offs, cookouts, Family Game Night, and even ballroom dancing! Our senior adults enjoy a monthly luncheon with activities, including exciting field trips. We also offer adult education classes on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm, where you can grow in faith and build lasting friendships.
Ministries and Outreach
Our faith calls us to serve with love, both within our church and in the wider community. There are countless ways to get involved, whether through worship, education, hospitality, parish life, or new ideas we’d love for you to share. We also reach out to our neighbors through supply drives and volunteering with local schools, food pantries, homeless shelters, and feeding programs. Together, through Christ, we make a difference with open hearts and willing hands.
Who Is Welcome?
Everyone! No matter who you are or where you come from, you are warmly invited to join us. Our congregation is a beautiful tapestry of people from across the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, South America, and beyond. We speak different languages, come from diverse faith backgrounds, and hold a wide range of political and social views. From infants to those in their 80s and 90s, we’re a family of all ages, styles, and stories, whether you’re in a suit, jeans, or shorts (only Father Rob has a dress code!). United as one body in Christ, we share a deep love for God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and every person we meet. Come as you are, and find a worship home and family with us!
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
5873 N. Dean Road Orlando, FL 32817 407-657-9199 [email protected] Sunday Schedule:
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