Together as One

It's official - at our annual meeting on May 16th, the Latino congregation, led by Father Vidal Rivas, and the English-speaking congregation, led by the Rev. Noreen Seiler-Dubay, have formally unified as one.

Martha Wells is our new Senior Warden and Mildred Reyes is the Junior Warden. New vestry members include: Osmin Baiza, Silviano Celestino, Carlos Diaz, Barbara Erhardt, Lois Kenkel, Rubicelia Medel, David Reyes, Idalia Velasquez, and Veatrus White. Karen Cassedy, Erma Pompey, and Tony Riggs continue their terms on the vestry.

On June 6th, a Unity celebration was held, including a bilingual service and festive lunch afterward. We've been mentioned in the The Diocese of Washington's publication, "Washington Window", available online here. The video of Roberto Carlos Perez' beautiful solo, "Credo Nicaraguense" performed during the service with the Presiding Bishop on on April 24th is also available on their website.

St. Matthew's welcomes you.

We are celebrating our 199th year in 2010. St. Matthew's is a small Episcopal/Anglican parish located in Hyattsville, Maryland. Our congregation is diverse and welcoming to newcomers. We have services in English and in Spanish. Come and see what the excitement is all about!

You may belong at St. Matthew's, if you:

• Are looking for a church where you can feel part of a community.
• Enjoy music as part of your worship.
• Wish to worship in a traditional church setting.
• Desire a church which is active in the community.