435 Central St
Acton, MA 01720
Phone: 978/263-2822
Web address: http://www.saint-matthews.org
Email: pastor@saint-matthews.org
Contact Person:
Jinwoo Chun
Organization Description:
The mission of the church is to grow disciples of Jesus Christ who transform the world with God’s love. We extend Jesus’ radical hospitality to all, meeting each person where they are, offering safety, welcome and belonging to friends and strangers alike. We care for one another and extend that care to those beyond the church, especially those most neglected, marginalized or at risk. We witness and work for justice, changing unjust social structures and systems.
Opportunities for Student Involvement:
St. Matthew's is ready and capable to provide various ministry opportunities according to the needs of students.
Commute/Transportation Information:
It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Harvard University to St. Matthew's. And it takes 38 minutes to commute from Porter to South Acton by commuter train.
Arts of Ministry Competencies Offered:
- Administration and Program Development
- Denominational Polity
- Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Peacebuilding and Just Conflict Resolution
- Preaching and Worship
- Public Leadership, Community Organizing, and Planning
- Racial Justice and Healing
- Religious Education and Spiritual Development
Supervision:
The goal of our supervision is to help our intern learn and reflect on "hands-on" ministry experiences. We will use John Wesley's quadrilateral as a theological reflection tool, and we expect that our intern will learn how to connect Christian heritage and faith to today’s life.
Additional Information:
- Number of Students: 1
- Total Compensation: $6000.00
- Type of Compensation: Other
- Additional Notes: Since the pandemic hit us in 2020, the way we do church has changed. We are exploring various ways like Fresh Expressions to engage with our current congregation and communities.