St. Matthew's has different ministry teams to use our gifts to share the good news of God and work for justice and peace in the world. (Please remove the word "NOSPAM-" from the email address in order to reach your contact.)
Pastoral Care - Contact Pastor Hans Arnesen, 718.869.3399 or Congregation President Paul Bellan-Boyer, 201.238.5987
Worship & Music - plans, evaluates, and oversees worship services. The Worship & Music team appreciate hearing your feedback and suggestions. Email: Worship & Music team
Finance - financial planning and administration. Contact: Treasurer
Outreach - develops relationships in and with the communities touching St. Matthew's. Contact: Outreach team
Prayer Team - regular prayer for the people of St. Matthew's and for their prayer concerns. Contact: Clarence Ponnapalli, team leader
Icons - windows into faith. Contact: Lisa Bellan-Boyer, Parish iconographer
Barrow Mansion - St. Matthew's owns the historic Barrow Mansion, located next to the church, and operated by the Barrow Mansion Development Corporation as a center for community life, small non-profits and businesses, and host to many 12-Step recovery groups.
Villa Borinquen - St. Matthew's played a pivotal role in establishing the Villa Borinquen development of affordable homes and continues to guide that project through the VB Board.
Congregation Council - Congregation Council members are elected by the congregation and serve as the main governance body between formal Congregation Meetings.
