WELCOME TO
Holy Trinity with St Matthews
ONE BIG FAMILY
It is with immense joy and excitement that we extend a warm and deep welcome to each and every one of you, whether you are a longtime member, a newcomer, or someone simply seeking spiritual connection.
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In this sacred space, we come together not just as a congregation, but as a diverse and supportive family bound by our shared faith and love for God. As you step into our church, envision it not just as a physical structure, but as a haven for spiritual growth, community fellowship, and unwavering support.
ONE HEART -TWO LUNGS
St Matthew's Church a bilingual community of faith. We have different groups in English and Spanish, and just like Jesus called God his Father abba in his own mother tongue (Aramaic), we too worship God and pray in our own language.
Our model is taken from the letters of St Paul, when he reflected on the nature of the Church. We are one body, one parish, one community, one family. Just as a human body, we breathe through our two lungs. Each of the lungs has its own characteristics and needs, its richness and challenges, its uniqueness. But having both is what make us what we are, a very open, inclusive, friendly and welcoming family.
admission to
holy communion
Saint Paul wrote: "The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ?" (1 Corinthians 10:16). In every Eucharist, Jesus offers us his Body and Blood in the bread and wine of the Eucharist. Communion is a sign of Christ's love for us and a reminder of his death and resurrection, as well as his constant presence in the Church. Through Communion we are transformed into Christ's likeness.
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Saint Paul also reminds us: "Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread" (1 Corinthians 10:17). Communion also builds the Church, which is the Body of Christ.
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We run preparation classes for children aged 8 and over every year. You can sign up from May to August using this website. Classes begin in September and run every two weeks. The group take their first communion at a memorable service where the whole congregation welcomes them, usually around May. Catechism classes to prepare for First Holy Communion will start in the autumn.
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If you would like to sign up for the next communion preparation group, fill in the form below.