Parish Life |
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Parish Life EventsSaint Matthew's Day. Parish Ministries CouncilThe Council is a quarterly gathering of parish staff and ministry leaders. The purpose of this group is to share and coordinate plans for a great variety of ministries that make up our parish life. A master calendar of parish activities is kept up to date by this group and posted in the Parish Office. David S. Robinson - Rector 
Newcomer Ministry CommitteeThe goal of this committee is to develop congregational welcoming, sensibilities and strategies to acquaint newcomers with Saint Matthew’s, and to sponsor newcomer and host-greeter events as appropriate. Karen Becker – Chair and Greeter Scheduling Women’s GroupThe Women’s Group meets monthly to discuss a selected book. All women of Saint Matthew's are welcome to come enjoy good fellowship and join in an interestiing discussion. The Women's Group will meet on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the home of Karen Randall to discuss the book Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas. Contact Karen, 215-643-7029 to let her know you will be coming or for more information. January's book will be Devil in The White City by Erik Larson, and February's book will be The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman. Dates and places will be determined at the next meeting. Steering Committee: Treva McLaughlin, Karen Randall and Connie Dee Men’s BreakfastThe Men’s Group has a great breakfast every third Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Guys take turns as Fellowship & Hospitality CommitteeThis group plans the social activities which bring the parish family together for fun and fellowship. Also, this committee provides fellowship and refreshments for the parish after Sunday Morning Services; as well as providing receptions for special occasions. Many parishioners currently volunteer their time to help with this fellowship activity. Additional volunteers are always needed. Angela Baldus – Hospitality Coordinator Committee Members: The Craft GroupThe goal of this group is to meet for fellowship every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. year-round, to enjoy handicrafts. A Christmas Bazaar is held with proceeds donated to various causes within the church. Barbara Hottenstein – Chair/Bazaar Coordinator |
History of Saint Matt's
Prospectville Hall
Saint Matthew’s congregation met for the first time to worship in Prospectville Hall on Limekiln Pike, September 10, 1967. The present Tennis Avenue site of the church was selected with the help and generosity of the van Steenwyk family who made 10 acres of land available to the new congregation. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 2, 1971, followed by the first regular worship service which took place on March 19, 1972. Beginning with 50 people, Saint Matthew’s now has over 700 active members, and a wide variety of ministries. Over the years, new buildings were added to accommodate this growth: an education and office wing in 1981, a new Sanctuary in 1997 and a Sunday school building in 2000. Now, in its 43rd year, Saint Matthew’s is a vibrant, multigenerational congregation with a bright future. We exist to honor God and serve Christ by building a Christian community of worship and caring fellowship; where each member will grow spiritually and be fulfilled as they offer their gifts and talents for Christian ministry, reaching out to all in the power and love of God’s Spirit.... 
Groundbreaking of the new church site – May 2, 1971
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