Life Transitions
Birth of a Child
There are few greater joys in life than the birth of a child. If you are expecting a child, come share your joy with us! Prayers for a safe delivery as well as pastoral care following the birth are always offered, encouraged and available. Please contact the clergy for more information.
Holy Baptism
Following the example set in our Lord's own baptism, Holy Baptism, administered by water in the name of the Holy Trinity, is the rite by which people become members of the Body of Christ, the Church. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming baptized, please review the Holy Baptism guidelines and contact the clergy for more information.
Weddings
For centuries, Holy Matrimony has been a chief icon of God's desire to be one with us through Christ. In the marriage rite, two people figuratively reenact the Church being united to Christ in Holy Baptism. If you are considering taking the vows of Holy Matrimony, please contact the clergy as you begin planning your journey with Christ together.
Ministry at the Time of Death
We at St. Matthew take very seriously the ministry to those who have died as well as the ministry to the survivors of death. If you are planning the burial of a loved one or are taking the highly suggested step of pre-planning your own burial arrangements, please review our burial guidelines (coupled with the recommended scriptural readings of the burial liturgy) and contact the clergy for more information. Please note, if you are experiencing an acute life or death pastoral emergency, please call 253-224-7554.
There are few greater joys in life than the birth of a child. If you are expecting a child, come share your joy with us! Prayers for a safe delivery as well as pastoral care following the birth are always offered, encouraged and available. Please contact the clergy for more information.
Holy Baptism
Following the example set in our Lord's own baptism, Holy Baptism, administered by water in the name of the Holy Trinity, is the rite by which people become members of the Body of Christ, the Church. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming baptized, please review the Holy Baptism guidelines and contact the clergy for more information.
Weddings
For centuries, Holy Matrimony has been a chief icon of God's desire to be one with us through Christ. In the marriage rite, two people figuratively reenact the Church being united to Christ in Holy Baptism. If you are considering taking the vows of Holy Matrimony, please contact the clergy as you begin planning your journey with Christ together.
Ministry at the Time of Death
We at St. Matthew take very seriously the ministry to those who have died as well as the ministry to the survivors of death. If you are planning the burial of a loved one or are taking the highly suggested step of pre-planning your own burial arrangements, please review our burial guidelines (coupled with the recommended scriptural readings of the burial liturgy) and contact the clergy for more information. Please note, if you are experiencing an acute life or death pastoral emergency, please call 253-224-7554.
