Partners
St. Matthew was redesigned with a purpose in mind. It was intentionally envisioned as more than a church building, it was created to be a gathering place for the whole community and a shared home for organizations committed to the well-being of Southwest Washington, D.C. Our space is open to neighbors, partners, and nonprofits whose work strengthens the community and reflects a shared commitment to human dignity, justice, and care for one another.
Located in a neighborhood shaped by profound history—including displacement, redevelopment, and ongoing change—we seek to be avisible presence of reconciliation and hope in Southwest D.C. By sharing our space, building partnerships, and welcoming community life into our walls, St. Matthew strives to embody a way of being human that honors the dignity and rights of every person.
We are proud of our community partners who gather here. Please learn more about them below. Together, through our collective missions and values, we work to serve Southwest DC and contribute to a neighborhood where belonging, justice, and flourishing are possible for all.
Interested groups in using our building, please visit our space page.
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Swahili Lutheran Church
The Swahili Lutheran Church meets at 11 a.m. on Sundays and offers a Lutheran service of Word and Sacrament in the Swahili language. A luncheon typically follows the service. Visitors are always welcome. Other prayer meetings and events happen throughout the month. Please email for more information.
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City Sing and Play
Every week in our music classes at City Sing And Play, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them come together to sing and play and make music together. Little ones love playing along in class, and caregivers love being a part of their children’s growth into confident music-makers. And everyone loves our songs that’ll have you tapping along in no time. Watch your SAPlings blossom and grow through music, movement, and most importantly, fun! Music Together is the perfect family activity in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood!
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Children's Chorus of Washington
The Children's Chorus of Washington nurtures artistic excellence and empowers young singers by celebrating our shared humanity and the value of every voice.
Founded in 1995 by Joan Gregoryk and currently under the artistic leadership of Margaret Nomura Clark, CCW continues to inspire and empower young singers, ensuring that the joy of choral music reaches diverse communities throughout the DC area.
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Metro DC Synod, ELCA
The Metro D.C. Synod, ELCA is a synod that consists of about 25,000 baptized members within 67 faith communities located in: District of Columbia, Upper Montgomery County and south to the Quantico Marine barracks, the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay out to the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains and Bermuda.
They worship every week in English, Spanish, Norwegian, Slovak, Amharic, German, and Swahili.