St. Matthew's Church
The 39 Articles-The 39 Articles were written during the 16th century English Reformation and comprise the major theological document of Anglicanism. This website offers some contemporary thoughts by the Rector, inspired by the teaching of the Articles.
Courses Offered
Christianity Explored - This is a great way to learn (by reading the Gospel of Mark) who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him.
Discipleship Explored - This is a sequel to Christianity Explored and is a journey through the New Testament book of Philippians.
Affiliation
Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) - The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) unites some 100,000 Anglicans in 700 parishes in 28 dioceses, into a single Church. It is a Province-in-formation in the global Anglican Communion, initiated by the request of the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCon) in June 2008 and formally recognized by the GAFCon Primates - leaders of Anglican Churches representing 70 per cent of the active Anglicans globally - on 16 April 2009 after a thorough examination of ACNA's leadership, organizational structure, proposed constitution and proposed canons.
Diocese of Cascadia - A diocese of the Anglican Church in North America. Member churches include:
Holy Cross, Yakima, WA
Resurrection, Fircrest, WA
St. Barnabas, Shoreline, WA
St. Brendan's, Bellingham, WA
St. Charles', Poulsbo, WA
St. Elizabeth's, Marysville, WA
St. Matthew's, Portland, OR
St. Paul's, Seattle, WA
St. Stephen's, Oak Harbor, WA
St. Ursula, Sultan, WA
Trinity, Mt. Vernon, WA
American Anglican Council - "A network of individuals, parishes, and specialized ministries who affirm Biblical authority and Christian orthodoxy within the Anglican Communion."
Organizations Supported
Trinity School for Ministry - Trinity, the largest Anglican seminary in the United States, is located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. "We are seeking to raise up and train dependably orthodox parish clergy and lay workers for the day-to-day hard work of building up parishes across America, and across the global village all around us."
Trout Creek Bible Camp - Many of our young people attend Trout Creek Bible Camp in the summer. This independent and inter-denominational Christian camp is located 28 miles east of Portland, and is situated on 184 acres of beautifully wooded land. They offer programs for campers in Grades 2 through 12, as well as a mid-summer Family Conference. Their desire is to provide children with a safe camping experience that is fun and exciting, and one that increases their awareness and knowledge of God.
Community Outreach
Snow-Cap Community Charities - Suburban Neighborhoods Operation Witness Community Action Program serves the needs of those in East Multnomah County through cooperative work with churches, community leaders and individuals. Residents in the area can get help with diapers, baby formula, winter utility bills, food, clothing, showers and other basic needs.
