The Episcopal Church of St. Matthew

About this church

The Episcopal Church of St. Matthew stands at the center of San Mateo and uses a seasonal Sunday schedule. During summer, beginning in early June, the congregation combines into one 9:30 a.m. Rite I service with choir and coffee afterward. Its regular pattern is Holy Communion at 8 and 10:15 a.m., with the later service livestreamed. Because the official homepage displays both patterns, visitors should check the current seasonal notice rather than assuming both regular services meet year-round. All services take place in the sanctuary.

St. Matthew's has served San Mateo for more than 160 years and describes itself as rooted in tradition, attentive to diversity, and willing to engage modern complexity. Worship belongs to the Episcopal tradition and wider Anglican Communion, with parishioners serving as acolytes, readers, ushers, chalice bearers, greeters, Eucharistic ministers, singers, and instrumentalists. Music features congregational hymns and a 1937 Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ; the adult Chancel Choir ordinarily sings at the 10:15 service and rehearses Thursday evenings. Children and youth receive age-designed Bible curriculum, prayer, personal Bibles, and a community that emphasizes unconditional love and faithful living. First-time summer guests can attend at 9:30 and stay for coffee. During the program year, families should confirm both the 8/10:15 worship pattern and the current education calendar before choosing an hour.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, summer and regular Sunday schedules, sanctuary, Communion, hi · Official liturgical-ministries page, Episcopal and Anglican identity and worship · Official music page, hymns, 1937 pipe organ, prelude, postlude, and worship musi · Official children and youth page, age-based Bible curriculum, prayer, belonging,

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