St Matthew's Church

Main Meetings:

Sun 09:30 9.30am Worship
Incudes a mix of pre-written and informal prayers, with modern worship songs and the occasional hymn, leading to a talk explaining how the inspired wisdom of the bible relates to everyday life. After the worship, which lasts about an hour, there is the opportunity for prayer with experienced prayer ministers. We share bread and wine twice a month. Sun 11:15 11.15 Worship
A newly planted gathering, aimed at younger people and families. The style is more loosely structured with contemporary music, a talk explaining how the inspired wisdom of the bible relates to everyday life, and space to listen to the Holy Spirit and respond to God. Our children’s and youth programme runs alongside this gathering. The gathering lasts about an hour and we share bread and wine twice

Denomination:

Anglican, Church of England, Evangelical

Hymns & songs:

Band led modern worship, New Wine, Hillsong,

Under 18s:

We have children's activities at 11.15 on Sundays and during the week and whole family activities as well. We have a full time Youth Pastor and a designated Youth Lounge (Centre), a main Friday Youth Night, weekday drop in sessions, small groups and mentoring for young people.

18-30s:

This age group is integrated with our 11.15 congregation. We have a group for those in their 20s and 30s led by Joe and Becca Shurmer.

Local outreach & community activities:

Many activities run - please see our website

Other activities & ministries:

Home groups, Sparklers parent and toddler group, Coffee on the Corner cafe, school holiday lunches, St Matt's Meals meal deliveries, homeless meal, mens ministry, womens ministry, Alpha Courses, Wildfires, Matts Comedy Club.

Leaders:

Vicar Paul Taylor Youth Missioner Clive Latter Worship Pastor Joe Shurmer Administrator Karen Laker

Affiliations & links:

Church of England - We are part of the Chichester Diocese of the Church of England but we have come from a wide variety of church backgrounds to join to together as the St Matthews family. Evangelical Alliance - We subscribe to the Evangelical Alliance statement of faith and want to work with other churches both locally and nationally for the renewal of our town and nation. New Wine - Our Vicar is part of the New Wine Network taking part in leaders events and having led an area group

Main Bible:

New International Version

Average Congregation:

0 adults
0 under 18s

Accessibility:

Accessible toilet, Accessible worship area, Baby friendly, Hearing loop, Large print, PA system

Languages:

English

Office Contact:

Paul Taylor

Office Address:

103 Tarring Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 4HB

Office Telephone:

01903 207024