Welcome with Love & Grace
For decades. LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and allies have worked to make the Episcopal Church a place of belonging and inclusion. We have prayed, studied, and discerned, and in doing so, we have seen the evidence of Go's blessing in the lives and love of our LGBTQ+ siblings in Christ.
During 2026, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of our church affirming that LGBTQ+ people have a full and equal claim to the love, acceptance, and pastoral care of the church. The journey to make that promise a reality continues today, as we remember the struggles, celebrate the joy, and give thanks for love and for lives that refuse to be erased.
Today in The Episcopal Church, discernment for the ministries of bishop, priest, deacon, and lay leadership is open to all without discrimination. We celebrate and give thanks for the beauty, strength, and sacred worth of LGBTQ+ leaders across all contexts and callings.
If you are looking for a safe place to connect, worship, and love in Christ, we invite you to see if St. Matthew's is right for you. We invite you to join us in our journey.