St Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church

About this church

St. Matthew Lutheran Church is located at 222 M Street SW in Washington, D.C., in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood, and gathers for worship on Sundays at 9 a.m. The service includes a land acknowledgment, welcome words, songs, prayers, a sermon, and communion, followed by refreshments and coffee. No membership is required to attend. The congregation is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and describes its heart as being a Christ-centered community cultivating belonging, justice, and shared life across cultures, identities, and generations.

The church is two blocks from the Waterfront Metro station on the Green Line and is reachable by several Metro bus routes. Drivers can use an underground garage shared with a neighboring apartment building, entered from the Delaware Avenue side; the site asks visitors to email the pastor ahead of a visit for parking instructions and access. The building has elevator access to the sanctuary and gathering spaces. The website also lists community partners, information on renting the space, recorded sermons, and a weekly email list. Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the phone number is 202-800-4600. Confirm the worship time on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Worship time, transit, parking, service format · Address, phone, accessibility · Neighborhood and community involvement

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