Schedule of Services
Welcome to worship at St. Matthew's. Worship is at the core of our Christian communal life. With a variety of options to choose from, you can participate in worship based on your personal preferences and schedule. Please join us in person, or virtually!
In-Person Weekly Services
Throughout the Year
St. Matthew’s celebrates the Holy Eucharist three times a week.
Sunday, 8am Said Holy Eucharist
This is a said service in our chapel, drawing from the contemporary language of the Book of Alternative Services. Please use the First Avenue door to enter the church; you can find the chapel at the top of the stairs.
Sunday, 10:30am Sung Holy Eucharist
This service is celebrated in our large worship space. It is a sung service, held from September to June, with full choir, children’s Sunday School, and Holy Communion. We offer a coffee hour following the service upstairs throughout the year. This space is fully accessible from the parking lot, and assisted listening devices are provided. (This service takes place in the summer as well, however, there is no choir or Sunday School.)
Thursday, 10am Said Holy Eucharist
This is a said service in our chapel, drawing from the contemporary language of the Book of Alternative Services. Please use the First Avenue door to enter the church, you can find the chapel at the top of the stairs. We offer coffee, tea (and sometimes cookies) downstairs following this service.
Summer Service Times
Sunday, 9:30am Sung Holy Eucharist
Beginning the end of June and continuing through the Labour Day weekend,
our Sunday services (8:00am and 10:30am) are condensed into one service which takes place at 9:30am. This service is live-streamed.
Please note there will be no choir or Sunday School. Refreshments are served after the service.
Thursday, 10am Said Holy Eucharist
This is a said service in our chapel, drawing from the contemporary language of the Book of Alternative Services. Please use the First Avenue door to enter the church, you can find the chapel at the top of the stairs. We offer coffee, tea (and sometimes cookies) downstairs following this service.
Evensong
- (there are no Evensong Services until the Fall)
Virtual Services
Upcoming Special Services
Please see our
Calendar of Events
for dates and times of upcoming services and events.
Advent and Christmas Services
The journey from Advent to Christmas begins in the darkness of Advent and moves to the joy of Christmas. St. Matthew’s revels in the music and liturgy of this season, and it is one of the highlights of our year together.
- Advent Lessons and Carols - Sunday, December 1st, 7 pm
- Nine Lessons and Carols - Sunday, December 22nd, 7 pm
- Nativity of our Lord with Pageant - Tuesday, December 24th, 4 pm
- Nativity of our Lord Candlelight Service - Tuesday, December 24th, 10 pm
- Christmas Day Service - Wednesday, December 25th, 10 am
Family Services
These services offer a worship experience that can be shared by all generations, young and old. They are held on the
last Sunday of each month at 10:30am, from September to May.
Previous Special Services
Patronal Festival
Each year, at a Sunday service in September, we honour and celebrate St. Matthew, our patron saint.
Blessing of Pets
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
The Blessing of Pets is a much-loved tradition at St. Matthew’s. This service takes place annually in October.
All companions (pets) and community are welcome!
Holy Week and Easter Services
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and concludes with the joy of Easter. The beauty of this ancient liturgical tradition is profound and unforgettable. If you can, join us for the full week of services to embark upon a stunning journey with our Lord.
- Palm Sunday
- Holy Eucharist
- Holy Eucharist
- Stations of the Cross
- Holy Eucharist
- Devotional Recital
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter Vigil
- Easter Sunday
Blessing of the Bicycles
St. Matthew’s holds a ‘Blessing of the Bicycles and other forms of active transportation' service annually. We celebrate our stewardship of the Earth by engaging in active modes of transportation with a Blessing of the Bicycles. Bring your bicycles, bus passes, walking shoes, scooters, inline skates, etc. This service takes place annually in April.
The community is welcome!
