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Upcoming Events Calendar

    • Sundays at 10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Service

      St. Matthew's conducts the Eucharist at 10:00 am with choir and  music. The service is included as liturgical rites in The Book of Common Prayer.         

    • First Saturday of Each Month - Thrift Shop Open 8:30 a.m. - Noon

      The Thrift Store at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will be open the 1st  Saturday of each month from 8:30 to noon. 

      Bring your friends and find some great deals!  


      We offer a wide selection of clothing, home decor, furniture, cookware, glasses, dishes, linens, books, jewelry, accessories and collectibles. 


      Cash only. 


      Donations of gently used items are gratefully accepted during sale hours.

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    St. Matthew's weekly e-newsletter, the Beacon on the Bay, reaches members and friends every Friday, sharing news and inspiration for and about our parish.

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    Liturgical Colors

    “Liturgical Colors” in Episcopal worship signify our place in the Church Year:


    WHITE, the color of Jesus’ burial garments, for Christmas, Easter, and other ‘feasts’ or festival days, as well as marriages and funerals.


    PURPLE/VIOLET for Advent (or ROYAL BLUE) & Lent (or UNBLEACHED LINEN).


    RED is used in Holy Week, the Day of Pentecost, and at ordinations.


    GREEN is used during Epiphany and the ‘Ordinary Time’ after Pentecost.

    Interesting Sermons

    Fr. Geoff Coupland Report to General Meeting - 25 January 2026

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    Fr. Geoff Coupland Sermon, 18 January 2026

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    The Tabernacle Explained - 17 December 2023

    Votive Candles Explained - 21 January 2024

    The Sanctuary Bell Explained - 11 February 2024

    Church Design and Stained Glass Explained - 18 February 2024

    Kneel, Stand, or Sit? - Book of Common Prayer Rubrics Explained - 25 February 2024

    Did God Create Evil? - 17 March 2024

    Trinity Sunday Sermon by Bishop Douglas Scharf - 26 May 2024

    The Eucharist explained - 18 August 2024

    Recent Posts

    New! Hands for Outreach Ministry at St. Matthew's

    By John Hodges • June 28, 2023
    The Prayer Shawl Ministry is being Rebranded to "Hands for Outreach"

    Congratulations to Frank Knight

    By Cheryl Hodges • June 24, 2023
    Congratulations to Frank Knight on Donating 175 Gallons!

    What is "Ordinary Time"?

    By John Hodges • June 24, 2023
    An excerpt from a piece written by The Rev. Stephen D. Pecot, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Apalachicola