St. Matthews By the Sea United Methodist Church

About this church

St. Matthews By the Sea United Methodist Church in Fenwick Island, Delaware, holds a traditional worship service on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at 1000 Coastal Highway, on the corner of Coastal Highway and Dagsboro Street. The service follows four parts: gathering, word, response, and sending forth, with hymns, special music, scripture, a sermon, and prayer. It lasts about an hour, and Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, open to members and non-members alike. In June, July, and August, a 30-minute outdoor Communion By-The-Sea service is held at 8 a.m. on the front lawn. Dress ranges from casual to business casual, and the church welcomes full-time residents, seasonal visitors, and vacationers.

The church began as a tent gathering in the summer of 1961 and later built its current sanctuary. It has a choir and a bell choir at certain times of the year. The website lists a weekly growth guide, Christian education, congregational care, and community outreach, along with United Women in Faith and United Methodist Men groups. The church also runs a thrift shop as an outreach, and a newsletter is posted each season. The office is open Monday through Thursday mornings. Confirm times on the website, particularly in summer.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: service time, address, phone · New Here: services and what to expect · Our History · The United Methodist Church

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