St. Matthew’s is a passionate, imperfect community of Christ. We boldly affirm people of all cultures, ages, abilities, stories and experiences, skin tones, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We trust in the ridiculous love of God that shows no partiality. When our unique identities are used to divide or hurt us, we are committed to reconciliation and healing so that justice, racial equity, grace, and inclusion continue to be our way of life.
WORSHIP
on Sunday mornings
Traditional liturgy with communion
(in-person & live-stream)
10:00 AM
Informal, family-friendly worship with communion,
kid's church, and nursery care
(in-person & live-stream)
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Land and Labor Acknowledgment
We, the people of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, acknowledge that we gather on the traditional ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples who still live here. We honor their stewardship of these lands and enduring cultural heritage.
We acknowledge our debt to enslaved Indigenous and African people and to exploited workers past and present whose labor was and continues to be stolen by unjust practices. To the people who contributed this immeasurable work and their descendants, we acknowledge their lasting mark on the land where we gather today.
We acknowledge that this statement is one step as we commit ourselves to the long-term work of reconciliation and justice. Guided by God’s love for all people, we will continue to re-educate ourselves by learning about and listening to the histories and experiences of all peoples, especially in our city and region. Led by the Holy Spirit, we commit to responsible stewardship of the land and to develop respectful and meaningful relationships to heal generational wounds.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed Fridays and Saturdays
Ring the doorbell, or
call and make an appointment
Our staff is available and ready
CONTACT INFO
1700 Edmonds Ave NE
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 226-2420
connect@stmatthewsrenton.org
24-Hour Prayer Request and Spiritual Care Line (text or call):
A church within the
Northwest Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA)