Everyone Can Belong Here
Love Is Lived Out Loud
You’ll find us singing hymns and folk tunes, hosting intergenerational potlucks, engaging in deep conversations, and showing up for our neighbors. We’re a church that enjoys both the quiet of prayer and the energy of community gatherings.
Whether you’re seeking a spiritual home, a place for you and your children to grow in faith, or simply a community where you can belong — there’s a place for you here.
Come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your story. Together, let’s discover God’s love alive in Wheaton
We Believe in Joy, Hope, and Community
Life includes loss, uncertainty, and difficult seasons, but we believe sorrow does not have the final word. God meets us in both celebration and struggle, often through the people who walk beside us. Worship, music, laughter, friendship, shared meals, service, and prayer remind us that we do not face life alone.
At St. Matthew UCC, we are building a community grounded in the love of God, the way of Jesus, and the belief that everyone has value. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
Everyone Belongs
St. Matthew United Church of Christ in Wheaton, Illinois is an Open and Affirming, LGBTQ+ welcoming church where all people are invited to belong, grow, and serve.
We celebrate people of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, family structure, economic background, and faith journey. Whether you are a lifelong Christian, questioning, deconstructing, interfaith, or simply searching for community, you are welcome here.
Grounded in the love of Jesus, we believe every person is created in God’s image and worthy of dignity, respect, and belonging. We are committed to justice, compassion, inclusion, and the belief that nothing can separate us from the love of God.
If you have been hurt by religion, excluded by a church, or told that you do not belong, we want you to know: you are beloved, you are valued, and there is a place for you here.
At St. Matthew UCC, we choose love over fear, welcome over judgment, and community over division.
Join us for worship, service, learning, and authentic connection in the heart of Wheaton. We are located at 1420 S. Gables Blvd. South of Roosevelt Rd. as it ends at the Prairie Path. Service begins each Sunday at 9:30am followed by coffee and treats.
Rooted in Christ. Service to All
At St. Matthew UCC in Wheaton, Illinois, we believe faith is about more than Sunday mornings. It’s about love in action, hope in community, and grace that makes space for everyone.
We are an Open and Affirming congregation — which means every person, of every age, race, gender, orientation, ability, and background is truly welcome here. We celebrate diversity as a gift of God and affirm the dignity and worth of all people.
Who We Are
- Grounded in Christ’s love — We look to the life and teachings of Jesus as our guide for compassion, justice, and mercy.
- Open to all people — Questions are welcome, doubts are honored, and faith is lived with humility and joy.
- Committed to community — We gather not only to worship but to serve, share meals, build friendships, and work for the common good.
What We Value
- Worship that blends tradition with creativity, and opportunities for prayer, study, and reflection.
- Every person is seen, known, and loved — whether you’ve been to church your whole life or you’re just exploring.
- From local partnerships with Wheaton service organizations to global justice initiatives, we believe love looks like service.
Life Together
You’ll find us singing hymns and folk tunes, hosting intergenerational potlucks, engaging in deep conversations, and showing up for our neighbors. We’re a church that enjoys both the quiet of prayer and the energy of community gatherings.
Our Invitation
Whether you’re seeking a spiritual home, a place for you and your children to grow in faith, or simply a community where you can belong — there’s a place for you here.
Come as you are. Bring your questions. Bring your story. Together, let’s discover God’s love alive in Wheaton.
Join Us for Worship
At St. Matthew UCC we value belonging over belief. Together we ask big questions, explore doubts, draw inspiration from many spiritual paths, and try to follow the teachings of Jesus with boldness.
While we have a core theology that is distinctly Christian, we are also decidedly open in our approach to the Bible, a sacred text that reveals new truths every time we come to it. We will never ask you to believe something that is obviously untrue, counter to the scientific evidence, or overtly/covertly hateful and spiritually abusive.
We embrace a spectrum of belief. The members and friends in our church range from avowed Christians, to humanist atheists here for community, to interfaith families and people of multiple religious belonging. We can disagree and still love each other!
We dare to be uncertain, leaving room for a God who is still speaking into our complex and evolving moral world. Justice, nonviolence and extravagant love are key themes you will hear again and again in our teaching and preaching.
Staff & Leaders
Our dedicated team of pastors and staff are here to provide spiritual guidance and support - as well as resources to help you on your faith journey.
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