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Welcome to Saint Matthias Episcopal Church.
At St. Matthias we invite you to come, join us, find something more — the life-changing love of Christ. Our worship is traditional, but our welcome is warm and friendly. We are a welcoming Church that embodies Christ’s purpose of being a “blessing” to others. We are a worshipping community centered on living out the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our ministries and outreach strive to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to transform our community and the world by respecting the dignity of every human being. St. Matthias is an active part of South Lake County and we call historic downtown Clermont our home. Our buildings might be small, but our heart for Christ is big. We welcome everyone… whether you call Clermont home, spend your winters with us, or you are enjoying a vacation in the area, we hope that you will be our guest on Sunday morning! We like to say “at St. Matthias there are no strangers, just friends we have yet to meet!”
At St. Matthias we invite you to come, join us, find something more — the life-changing love of Christ. Our worship is traditional, but our welcome is warm and friendly. We are a welcoming Church that embodies Christ’s purpose of being a “blessing” to others. We are a worshipping community centered on living out the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our ministries and outreach strive to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to transform our community and the world by respecting the dignity of every human being. St. Matthias is an active part of South Lake County and we call historic downtown Clermont our home. Our buildings might be small, but our heart for Christ is big. We welcome everyone… whether you call Clermont home, spend your winters with us, or you are enjoying a vacation in the area, we hope that you will be our guest on Sunday morning! We like to say “at St. Matthias there are no strangers, just friends we have yet to meet!”
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574 Montrose Street
Clermont,
FL
34711
United States
Phone: 352.394.3855
Fax: 352.394.0801
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The Rev. James M. Dorn III
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574 Montrose Street
Clermont,
FL
34711
United States
Phone: 352.394.3855
Fax: 352.394.0801
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St. Matthias' Episcopal Church Service Times
Sundays at St. Matthias
7:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I
8:45 AM Fellowship - Parish Hall
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II
9:30 AM Nursery Care - Little House
Nursery Care children may be dropped off before the service
9:45 AM Sunday School - Little House
Sunday School children begin in Church until released to classes
10:30 AM Fellowship - Parish Hall
11:15 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15 AM Nursery Care - Little House Nurse
Nursery Care children may be dropped off before the service
12:15 AM Fellowship - Parish Hall
5:00 PM Casual Service
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7:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I
8:45 AM Fellowship - Parish Hall
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II
9:30 AM Nursery Care - Little House
Nursery Care children may be dropped off before the service
9:45 AM Sunday School - Little House
Sunday School children begin in Church until released to classes
10:30 AM Fellowship - Parish Hall
11:15 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15 AM Nursery Care - Little House Nurse
Nursery Care children may be dropped off before the service
12:15 AM Fellowship - Parish Hall
5:00 PM Casual Service
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St. Matthias' Episcopal Church History
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Saint Matthias Episcopal Church is a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida under The Right Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, Bishop. In 1943 a local doctor approached Bishop Wing about the need for an Episcopal Church in Clermont. The Bishop responded by appointing a priest from Eustis as vicar to hold services every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. There were 13 original members of this group, eleven of whom were women (the good doctor had moved away before the mission was begun in 1944). For two years the group met in The Community House on Minneola Avenue until one of the group offered her garage which was transformed into a very nice little chapel on the same street. In 1948 land was given to the Mission where the church now stands today. In 1961 the mission became a Parish. In 1998 the parish purchased “the little house” to the east of the church which is used for Sunday School. Two years later, in 2000, the church was enlarged by adding the east transept which almost doubled the seating capacity of the building. Of particular note is the little pipe organ which was built in 1844; it is thought to be the second oldest organ in the state of Florida. It was purchased and installed in 1999.
Saint Matthias Episcopal Church is a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida under The Right Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, Bishop. In 1943 a local doctor approached Bishop Wing about the need for an Episcopal Church in Clermont. The Bishop responded by appointing a priest from Eustis as vicar to hold services every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. There were 13 original members of this group, eleven of whom were women (the good doctor had moved away before the mission was begun in 1944). For two years the group met in The Community House on Minneola Avenue until one of the group offered her garage which was transformed into a very nice little chapel on the same street. In 1948 land was given to the Mission where the church now stands today. In 1961 the mission became a Parish. In 1998 the parish purchased “the little house” to the east of the church which is used for Sunday School. Two years later, in 2000, the church was enlarged by adding the east transept which almost doubled the seating capacity of the building. Of particular note is the little pipe organ which was built in 1844; it is thought to be the second oldest organ in the state of Florida. It was purchased and installed in 1999.
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St. Matthias' Episcopal Church listing was last updated on the 11th of May, 2018
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