Welcome to Saint Matthew's!

If you are new to our parish, welcome! We hope that you will feel at home here and we encourage you to participate in the full range of our services, classes, small groups, and outreach ministries to the West Side and beyond. Our web site will give you more information about ways to get involved in our parish’s life of worship and service.

For a more personal welcome to our parish, please contact The Reverend Michael Seiler in the Parish Office at 310/573-7787 ext. 123, via email, or our online form. Michael is always happy to set a time to meet you, answer any questions you may have about Saint Matthew’s or about the Episcopal Church, and assist you in becoming a member of our parish.

New to Our Parish?

New to St. Matthew’s?
Get Connected at "Connect" on
Sunday, February 12 at 5:00 pm

St. Matthew’s is a big, multi-faceted church with many opportunities for relationships, spiritual growth and ministry. The size and scope of our church life are a great blessing but can also be a challenge. Where does one begin? How do I meet people? What’s my next step? If I were looking for a deeper sense of connection to St. Matthew’s, where would I turn for a warm welcome, a chance to meet some new friends, and a sense of “what’s next” in my St. Matthew’s journey?

If you are asking those questions, please join us for our next “Connect” evening. These relaxed, informal gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to gather with people who are new to our community, and some who are “veterans.” It’s a way to meet new friends, form connections, and get a better sense of how to find your own particular place in the vital life of our parish. Everyone is welcome, regardless of how long (or short) a time you may have been coming to St. Matthew’s. The next “Connect” will be held on Sunday, February 12,  from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. If you have questions, or you’d like to RSVP, please contact Michael Seiler by Wednesday, February 8. See you there!

About Membership at Saint Matthew's

In keeping with the parish bylaws and the canon law of the Episcopal Church, there are four requirements for maintaining active membership at Saint Matthew's:

• the recording of one's name on the parish's register of baptized members;

• regular participation in Sunday worship,

• involvement in a parish activity or ministry, and

• making an annual financial pledge in support of Saint Matthew's.

You don't need to have been baptized or confirmed as an Episcopalian in order to become a member of Saint Matthew's.