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JOIN US FOR in-person or
VIRTUAL WORSHIP

Join us on Sunday mornings as we affirm God’s grace and love in the world around us. Our virtual YouTube doors open at 10:15 for fellowship and the worship service begins at 10:30. We encourage you to wear a mask. Singers will not be required to wear a mask, but are positioned to be at least 17-feet away from the congregation. 

People will be invited to line up to receive communion if they wish; participating in communion is not a requirement.

Passing the peace will continue to be touchless; offering praying hands or open hands or other symbols of peace and love is encouraged. 

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St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Acton warmly welcomes, affirms and includes all people.

St. Matthew’s has been a Reconciling Congregation for 22 years, standing for the dignity, worth and full inclusion of all people, especially those marginalized for their sexual orientation or gender identity. The recent actions of denominational bodies do not speak for us. Only love does. We offer an open-hearted community where people may find their divine belovedness, belonging and calling.

God loves all people. So do we.
Click here to read more about our feelings on this issue.

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Come to Sunday School

We have adult Christian Education at 9:00 Sunday mornings, and children and youth Christian Education at 9:15.

Join the Sunday School for adults at 9:00 am in the Library at St. Matthew’s, or click here to join remotely. The classes discuss a variety of timely topics. All are welcome!  

For information about our Children and Youth programs, click here.

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Classes

We offer opportunities for adult development throughout the week. To learn more, click here.

Spiritual Resources

We recognize that help can come in a variety of ways. We offer some online resources to assist you as you face each day. Click here to see those we’ve collected.

We also have videos of past worship services, as well as inspirational messages on our YouTube channel, which you can access by clicking on the YouTube logo. Image: Youtube

Worship Services

Sunday Mornings
In-person and Online Worship is held at 10:30 AM. Join us online here.
— Our virtual doors open 15 minutes before the worship service starts for shared fellowship & greetings.

Adults:
Join the Sunday School for adults at 9:00 am in the Library at St. Matthew’s, or click here to join remotely. All are welcome!

Children & Youth:
Sunday School for children and youth is held in-person at 9:15 am. To learn about Sunday School for our youth, click here

435 Central Street
Acton, MA 01720
978-263-2822
office@saint-matthews.org

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Submit a Prayer Request

If you would like to send a prayer request to us, simply click on the envelope below or send an email to 'prayer.request@saint-matthews.org'. email

Recent Services & Sermons

Self-Loving or Egocentric? Part 1

Jesus Christ demonstrated God’s unconditional love for us through His death and resurrection; nothing, not even death, can separate us from God’s steadfast love! As Easter people, how do we respond to this priceless love of God? What is the first step God calls us to take to participate in God’s ongoing transforming power and love?

Who Are you Looking For?

When Mary finds the tomb empty, she stands weeping at the vacant grave. Jesus, mysteriously appearing as the gardener, asks her: “Why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?” On this Easter morning, who (or what) are we looking for? What kind of Jesus are we looking for? Who/what do we see in the living Christ? As we journey into Eastertide, in what ways will we continue to look for Jesus in the world?

Where Are You Headed?

When looking into the context of the story of the first Palm Sunday, we uncover how two parades are occurring at once. Jesus’ unconventional and unexpected entry into the city parallels the extravagant parade of Pilate, the Roman governor. As they enter the city for the Passover, they embody different directions. Pilate commands military dominance and imperial power; Jesus ushers in the kingdom of God and the way of peace. Which one are we following? In the midst of opposing forces, which way will we go?

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