For the first time in a long time, Habitat for Humanity and our Mighty Methodist Coalition have planned two builds for us in this coming Habitat season.  The fall build will begin in October in Glendale.  We need you to join our team for this fantastic, rewarding experience.  (It’s far more fun than working on […]

On October 2, Yahweh Yoga will start offering classes on Fridays in the Activity Center from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  The cost will be $5.00 per person ($3.00 for seniors) per week.  The sessions will involve Christ-based, gentle floor yoga in a safe and loving environment.  Please bring your own mat.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

We are very pleased to announce that Becky Kerr has accepted a change to her position and is now our Director of Children and Youth Ministries.  Becky and her family have been associated with St. Matthew for many years and she had previously served as our Youth Ministry Coordinator.  We are very happy that she has been […]

St. Matthew has started a new mission of making sack lunches for the East Valley Men’s Shelter on the second and fourth Sundays each month!  If you are interested in joining us, or helping to support this ministry, please call the church office at (480) 838-7309.

Helen’s Hope Chest is collecting new and gently used clothing, school supplies, books, toys, and games for foster children.  Please drop off any donations at St. Matthew by August 24.

Dear Friends in Faith, Grace and peace to you!  It is my great privilege to be appointed to serve as one of your pastors.  I am excited about the opportunity we have to serve Christ together, and look forward to getting to know you.  To begin that process, I ask your indulgence now in allowing […]

St. Matthew is excited and happy to welcome our new senior pastor, the Rev. Joan Miller.  Her first sermon at St. Matthew, “The Best Invitation,” will be this Sunday, July 5, at both the 9:00 and 10:30 services.  (Remember to wear your name tag!)  We look forward to serving with her in ministry and furthering God’s […]

St. Matthew has received several applications for the post of choir director!  The Sanctuary Choir (and anyone who would like to join the choir) is invited to come to special rehearsals to sing with the candidates.  The rehearsals will be in the choir loft on Wednesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 22, at 7:00 p.m.  For […]

The church-wide Water Fun Day will be Sunday, July 19, from 9:00 a.m. until noon.  Be prepared to get wet–very, very, wet!  If you are interested in participating, please wear swimwear and  water shoes, and bring a towel and change of clothes.  All ages are welcome to come and have fun!  More details are posted on […]

Once again, St. Matthew’s Sunday School is sponsoring our annual Back-to-School Drive. The purpose of this project is to show God’s love to the children served by the Wesley Golden Gate Community Center and UMOM. All supplies will be taken to Wesley and to UMOM for distribution before the beginning of the new school year.  […]