Who We Are
About St. Matthew's
St. Matthew's is a casual, informal and welcoming group of believers, who agree that all things come from God. In that knowledge we seek to manifest the love of Christ through worship, justice and community, and to invite all children of God into our communion. We strive to create a comfortable atmosphere where everyone feels invited and loved.
The Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church is a Christian church. We are bound together by the love of God, rather than shared positions of doctrine or politics. The beloved community is reflected in shared worship, inclusive of all people.
In the Episcopal Church critical thought, struggle, and difficult questions are not considered a threat to the faith, but an opportunity to deepen the spiritual life. To this end, the Episcopal Church welcomes a range of theological perspectives.
St. Matthew's enthusiastically embraces the inclusivity of the canons and constitutions of the Episcopal Church:
- The Episcopal Church recognizes its complicity in the evil of racism and is committed to eradicating racism within the Church and the world.
- Women and men share equal worth and dignity in the Episcopal Church. Women serve in all orders of ministry, including the priesthood, and the office of bishop.
- LGBTQ persons are full and equal members in the Episcopal Church. LGBTQ persons serve in all orders of ministry, including the priesthood, and the office of bishop.
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina includes 49,000 people gathered into 111 congregations and 10 campus ministries throughout 38 counties in the central part of North Carolina, from Iredell County to Edgecombe County, and from Caswell County to Scotland County.
Our vision as a diocese is to be a community of disciples committed to following Jesus Christ into the dream of God for us and for all creation, in Becoming Beloved Community.
Our mission is simple: Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the Diocese of North Carolina seeks to live God’s dream by making disciples and making a difference. We do so by practicing The Way of Love and building joyful congregations and other communities of faith into Becoming Beloved Community, centered on the Gospel, in the communion of The Episcopal Church. We go forth, as apostles, to offer God’s reconciling love to all persons, with special concerns for the unchurched, young people and those on the margins of society.
Priests
The Revs. Bob Cook and Dan Wall are our regular supply priests and typically celebrate Holy Eucharist with us on the first and third Sundays of the month, respectively.
