Why Saint Matthias?

Saint Matthias Church was organized in 1869 and the first parish meeting was held on February 24, Saint Matthias' Day. Although there are not many parishes with Saint Matthias as their patron, there are some in many of the churches of the Anglican Communion. For a list of some of these visit Saint Matthias Church Everywhere.  

THE PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

(Adopted by the Vestry in June 2007)

We, the family of Saint Matthias', provide a place and an opportunity for all Christians to come together in worship within the Anglican tradition, to exercise the privileges and responsibilities of our Baptismal covenant, to serve God by offering our resources and our talents to others, to strengthen our faith, and to bring others to Christ.

Episcopal Monks & Nuns?

Does the Episcopal Church really have monks and nuns?

Yes!

Some members of Saint Matthias Church have close relationships with Religious Communities within the Episcopal Church - with the Society of Saint John the Evangelist, with the Order of Julian of Norwich and with the Society of Saint Francis. These three Communities are members of the Conference of Anglican Religious Orders in the Americas.

Follow any of the links above to learn more about Religious Orders in the Episcopal Church.