Land Acknowledgment: We remember the ground beneath us and the histories we inherit. This land is God’s gift shaped by Indigenous stewardship and the displacement of Black communities in Southwest D.C., truths that still shape us today. As people of faith, we lament this history, name them honestly, seek healing with our relatives and trust the Creator who is making all things new.
Welcome to St. Matthew!Southwest D.C.
We are so glad you are here!
St. Matthew Lutheran Church seeks to be an inclusive Christian community in Southwest D.C. rooted in the belief that God's love and grace are expansive and liberating. We are free to be!
**No membership required to attend.**
We affirm that:
• Queer and trans people are beloved children of God, called to fully participate and lead in the life of the church.
• Black, Brown, and Indigenous (BIPOC) communities matter, and we seek, the church seek to continue the work of racial healing and reconciliation.
• Immigrants reflect the image of God, and the church must stand in solidarity with families harmed by unjust systems, policies, and practices that separate communities and deny dignity.
Because of our faith, we practice radical hospitality, courageous truth-telling, and community care. Jesus is our hope!
Welcome WordsPRIDE PARADE 2026
Friday, June 19, 6:30 p.m.
To help DECORATE our truck, meet at St. Paul’s Lutheran in D.C. (4900 Connecticut Ave NW).
Saturday, June 20, 3:00 p.m.
To march with us, meet at Augustana Lutheran in D.C. (2100 New Hampshire Ave NW) at 12 p.m. We will walk to the staging area together well before the parade starts at 3 p.m.
Wear a bold color or a church shirt and bring a sign!
Our theme is God Loves You As You Are! Consider signs with messages like, “We are all created in the image of God,” “You are a beloved child of God,” and “You are wonderfully made.”
If you'd like to volunteer for the parade, email Caitlin Thistle at newman.caitlin.09@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
WELCOME BRUNCH @ ST. MATTHEW
Curious about St. Matthew? Looking for a place to belong, not just attend?
Join us for our Welcome Brunch, a relaxed gathering after worship where you can learn more about who we are—our story, our vision, and our connection to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). More than information, this is about connection.
At St. Matthew, we are not focused on membership as a transaction, we’re cultivating a spiritual family. A place where you can show up as you are, grow in faith, and find your place in a community committed to belonging, justice, and shared life.
Whether you’re new, exploring, long-time participant, or just ready to take a next step, this is an invitation to:
Meet others and build relationships
Hear the heart behind the ministry
Discover ways to engage your gifts and passions
Come not to “join,” but to belong, participate and grow
When: After worship
Where: Fellowship Hall (downstairs)
Sign up: At the Welcome Table on Sunday or email Pastor Moses at the following email: mbarrios@metrodcelca.org
Join us for worship!
Sundays @ 9:00AM
222 M Street SW Washington, D.C. 20024Directions:
Public Transit:
St. Matthew is located two blocks from the Waterfront Metro station on the Green Line in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is also accessible by bus:
*C11: South to National Harbor — M St SW & Delaware Ave SW
*C55: West to L’Enfant Plaza — M St SW & 1 St SW
*C55: East to Union Station — 4 St SW & Waterfront
*D50: North to 14 & Colorado — M St SW & 4 St SW
Parking :
Driving:
St. Matthew has an underground parking garage shared with Valo Apartments, Parking garage accessible from the Delaware Ave. side of the building. Look for “church parking” signs to find a spot. Please contact us at office@stmatthewdc.org ahead of your visit to request further instructions and parking access, (202) 800-4600.
Worship:
Our worship service consists of a land acknowledgment, welcome words, songs, prayers, sermon, and communion. Followed by some refreshments and coffee. Come and check us out! If you have any questions please reach out to our pastor, mbarrios@metrodcelca.org
OUR HEART
The heartbeat of St. Matthew DC is to be a Christ-centered community cultivating belonging, justice, and shared life across cultures, identities, and generations in the heart of Southwest Washington, DC.
We seek to embody the love of Jesus by creating a multiethnic and inclusive church where people do not have to give up parts of who they are to belong.
