Feeding God’s People from the Abundance of God’s Grace

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is located in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Centered and inspired by the worship of God, we are a thriving community with strong formation for the whole family, lively fellowship, collaboration with the creative arts, and a historic church sanctuary in a village-like campus.

Join us on Sundays:

In-Person Services | 8 am Rite I or 10:30 am Rite II/EOW with Family Chapel

Zoom Livestream Worship | 10:30 am Rite II/EOW

Stanley Spencer: Christ in the Wilderness

SUSTAINING SOUL: Lent at St. Matthew’s

This year we are focusing our Lent Program on the three fundamental pillars of Lent: self-reflection and prayer, works of mercy (incliuding almsgiving), and fasting and self-denial. Click on the section buttons below to be taken to opportunities and information for these practices.

  • Prayer and Self-Reflection

    The cornerstone of Lent is daily prayer and self-reflection. This year, we are suppring this through parish-wide engagement with Sacred Space for Lent 2025. We will engage this individually, on Sundays, and online on Wendesday nights. For more information, click below.

    Lent Prayer

  • Works of Mercy

    Essential to Lent is showing mercy to those in need, physically, spiritually, emotionally. We enact God’s mercy and care for our world. Click through to connect with programs and actions for mercy this Lent.

    Lent Mercy

  • Fasting and Self-Denial

    Lent is fundamenatlly a fast, a time to dial down our self-seeking, consumption, and worldly ambition to make space for God. Click through for resources on fasting.

    Lent Fasting

Current Updates from St. Matthew’s

  • Events Calendar

    There’s always something going on at St. Matthew’s! Look at our upcoming events, subscribe to our calendar, and look at posts sharing previous happenings.

    Go to Events!

  • Formation and Newcomers

    Looking to get connected? Check out our Sunday School offerings for adults and children, join a book study, or go deeper into scripture with a small group. There’s plenty of opportunities for you to join in and for your faith to be formed in the St. Matthew’s community!

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