ST MATTHEW’S BRIXTON
St Matthew’s Brixton is an inclusive church. We welcome all people regardless of age, relationship status, race, disability or sexual orientation, and regardless of how much or how little faith people have when they join us. We rejoice in our diversity. We are all ‘One in Christ’ – Galatians 3:27b.
Robes Project Shelter for Homeless People 2018/19
This year St Matthew’s will be hosting guests from the Robes Project in the first half of the winter. We will start on Tuesday 27th November 2018, and finish on Wednesday 23rd January 2019. This is earlier in the season than in previous years.
Our History
Following the industrial revolution many workers migrated towards the newly industrialised cities, and what was then the rural suburb of Brixton. This led to overcrowding in some parish churches, encouraging some inhabitants to worship in non-conformist churches such as the Quakers and Methodists.
Mothers’ Union
The Mothers’ Union is an international Christian membership charity that aims to demonstrate the Christian faith in action through the transformation of communities worldwide. It does this through the promotion of stable marriage, family life and the protection of children.
St Jude’s Church of England Primary School
The Parish of St Matthew with St Jude includes St Jude’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. The church appoints six of the eleven school governors. The school is currently rated outstanding by Ofsted (details here).
For the school’s admission policy see details here.
Safeguarding children and adults who may be vulnerable
The safeguarding officers for St Matthew’s Church are Alex Bousalengas and Dorothy Edwards . If you have any questions about policies and procedures or if you suspect a child or vulnerable adult is not being adequately safeguarded, you can contact them, or members of the clergy.
Brixton Foodbank
On the last Sunday of every month we collect for the Brixton Foodbank (details here). Non-perishable food items can be left in the container in the church office. These are then taken to the foodbank in Brixton for local distribution.
CHURCH LIFE
Children
Children are very welcome at St Matthew’s and form a strong and well-loved part of our congregation. During part of Sunday’s worship, school age children learn about God in Sunday School.
Children who are not yet old enough for Sunday School are encouraged to remain in the service. An activity table with books and quiet toys, and floor mat is available to use during the service.
