St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
A progressive, inclusive, community-oriented congregation dedicated to sharing Christ’s radical love with everyone.
St. Matthew's Annual Meeting Will be Sunday, January 25!
Please try to attend our annual meeting at the Otterbein Chapel on Sunday, January 25, after the 10:30 am service. Bring a dish or snack for sharing if you can. We will elect vestry members and delegates to the annual diocesan convention at the meeting. Please consider if you would like to be on the vestry or one of our delegates to the convention, which will be held in Columbus in November. Contact Senior Warden Mark Flanders at 614-370-9110 if you have interest or any questions. Also, if you have questions you would like answered at the annual meeting about how things work at St. Matthew's, or how or why we do certain things, or anything else, let Mark know and we will address them at the meeting without identifying who asked the question.
A Letter from Fr. Joe on How to Support Our Immigrant Neighbors
Friends in Christ,
No matter one’s political or non-political affiliation, there is no question that we stand for honoring the dignity of every human being. In light of the recent ICE raids and incursions that have created much fear and collateral damage to our fellow human beings and their right to live without fear, I invite us to seek love, compassion, and mercy for all. I invite us to acts of kindness, love, and support for those who feel unsafe in our community.
I have reached out to CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigrant Services and they are seeking donations and volunteers. The community engagement director also told me that many of the immigrant-owned businesses in our area need our support. (Click to read the remainder of Fr. Joe's letter including other ways to help plus a list of immigrant-owned businesses in the area.)
Join Us at These Upcoming Events
WholeHeart Tuesdays, Community Prayer/Spiritual Well-Being
Pray.Think.Love. House, 30 E. College Ave., WestervilleTuesdays at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Join us for an hour of prayer and conversation for the living of these days. Grab a cup of coffee and a sweet treat if you like. Come as you are, give what you can, and take what you need as we gather in and for community.
Whole-Lee Yoga
Every Sunday, 5:30 pm
Pray.Think.Love. House, 30 E. College Ave., Westerville
Come to relax, stretch and let your worries float away in this space for all levels, shapes and sizes. There is a small fee collected at the door.
Pause and Paint
Every 2nd Monday, 7 pm
Pray. Think. Love. House, 30 E. College Ave., Westerville
A Christ-centered hour of quiet music and painting designed to unite us through creative expression and spiritual inspiration. Led by local artist MahLeah Cochran. Free.
Sunday Conversations
Every Sunday, 12:15 pm (following 10:30 am Service)
Otterbein's Chapel, 88 Cochran Alley, Westerville
Join Father Joe for discussions around that morning's sermon and other readings.
Ladies' Holy Happy Hour
Every 1st Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm
Pray. Think. Love. House (30 E. College Ave., Westerville)
Join us for a chance meet new friends and catch up with old ones. We will have a meal, some wine if you like, and a devotion for discussion. Bring a friend for this low key gathering.
A Note from Father Joe
Read Fr. Joe's Blog!
A blog by Father Joseph Kovitch, a Missioner for New Episcopal Communities in the Diocese of Southern Ohio
