St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church joyfully celebrated a remarkable milestone on August 18th as beloved member Nancy Dowding turned 100 years young. Known for her quick wit and infectious spirit, Nancy brings laughter and light to all. When asked to say a few words during the service, she quipped, “Someone asked me what is the secret…
In memory and honor of Allison Rieman, who passed away on August 19, 2023, at the age of 26 from an 8-year battle with cancer, her family presented two Candelabra for the Altar this past Sunday. Allison was an inspiration and source of joy for those around her during her journey. In remembrance of the one-year anniversary…
Did you know? According to Debt.org, even though the United States is considered the richest country, millions of people still struggle with poverty. This reality hits close to home, with families right here in Brecksville and Broadview Heights facing challenges. That’s why St. Matthew’s Church is excited to announce our partnership with Colony Cupboard, a resource room created by Campus Life, a local non-profit, specifically…
Jesus quite clearly believed in change. In fact, the first public word out of his mouth was the ancient Greek imperative verb metanoeite, which literally translates as “change your mind”. How a forgotten reality can change everything we see, hope for, and believe is a core message of The Universal Christ. Yes this is a…
(The island of Ithaka in Greek mythology would be equivalent to the mythology of heaven) As you set out for Ithaka hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery. Laistrygonians, Cyclops, angry Poseidon—don’t be afraid of them: you’ll never find things like that on your way as long as you…
Our inherent “likeness to the Beloved (God)” depends upon there objective connection given by the Beloved equally to all creatures, each of whom carries the Devine DNA in a unique way. This phenomenon is called original participation. It is also call original blessing or original innocence (“unwoundedness”). Whatever you call it, the “image of the…
There is no king in their country and there is no queen and there are no princes vying for power, inventing corruption. Just as with us many children are born and some will live and some will die and the country will continue. The weather will always be important. And there will always be room…
You had not imagined that something so empty could fill you to overflowing, and now you carry the knowledge like an awful treasure or like a child that roots itself beneath your heart: how the emptiness will bear forth a new world that you cannot fathom but on whose edge you stand. So why do…
Brining together the story of Jesus and the creative energy of the universe brings together certain considerations. The first is what is sometimes called the principle of the integrity of creation. If we are profoundly related to all creation, forming one world with all living things, and with the whole material universe, if we are…
