New Website!

Kacey Hahn • June 11, 2025

Guided By the Holy Spirit, St. Matthew's has a new website!

St. Matthew's vision statement says: 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.

A New Look. A Renewed Welcome. Explore Our New Website!


We’re thrilled to share some exciting news. St. Matthew’s has a brand new website! This fresh and beautifully designed space is not only a digital upgrade; it is also an open invitation into the heart of our community. Thanks to the creativity, dedication, and deep love of Andrea Simpson, the St. Matthew's webmaster, our new site reflects our mission to share the ridiculous love of God with the world.


Andrea has poured countless hours into this project with care, imagination, and purpose. From integrating online registrations to creating dynamic pages that highlight our ministries, community partners, and events, her thoughtful design invites both longtime members and new visitors to explore, engage, and connect. With the help of staff and volunteers, she has crafted something that mirrors the spirit of St. Matthew’s—welcoming, bold, and full of contagious love.


This website launch is part of a year-long effort to strengthen how we communicate and care for one another. Alongside the website, we have updated our church database, thanks to Jill Larson, Kate Brenden and Sonia Gunderson. We are also preparing to launch a mobile app that will help everyone stay informed and connected with ease.


The new wesite site also features content that reflects our core commitments as a congregation. You can now read about our designation as a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) church and explore our Land and Labor Acknowledgment, which are both vital expressions of our journey toward justice and inclusion.


We warmly invite you to visit the new website, stmatthewsrenton.org and explore its offerings, and celebrate this milestone with us. If you notice anything missing or have suggestions for what might be helpful, please let us know.


A heartfelt thank you to Andrea for her extraordinary labor of love. This new website is a gift and a doorway for many to encounter the Spirit alive at St. Matthew’s.

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