Headquarters of the worldwide UM Church, based in Nashville

Composed of the seven westernmost UM Conferences in the U.S.

Composed of UM congregations in Arizona and southern Nevada; overseen by Bishop Carlo Rapanut

Composed of thirty-two congregations in central Arizona, ranging from Coolidge to Show Low, all east of Central Avenue in Phoenix; overseen by our District Superintendent, Rev. Melissa Rynders

Through our offerings, St. Matthew supports the global ministries and missions of the United Methodist Church.  Individuals are also welcome to contribute directly to specific domestic and international projects coordinated by the United Methodist Committee on Relief.  UMCOR works to relieve suffering with both short-term and long-term programs in regions suffering from economic, agricultural, political, health, and natural disasters.

The Wesley Center in Phoenix has provided assistance to people in the community for 75 years.  The people of St. Matthew have served Wesley through volunteering, leading programs, collecting food and school supplies, and adopting families at Christmas.

UMOM offers shelter and job training to homeless families and adults in Phoenix.  St. Matthew has served food to the residents, sponsored programs, and collected supplies for the center.

Habitat creates homes for low-income families.  St. Matthew is part of a coalition of United Methodist churches that help build houses in the Phoenix area.

Justa Center is a resource center in Phoenix which specializes in helping homeless senior citizens find appropriate housing, employment, and other much-needed services.  Members of St. Matthew collect items to aid in the Justa Center ministry.

Helen’s Hope Chest is a local organization that provides support to families of foster children.  St. Matthew regularly collects items for distribution to these families.

Immigration Law and Justice Network is an outreach of UMCOR, serving immigrants as they seek legal status in the United States by providing free or low-cost expert legal counsel, advocacy, and support services.

Another worldwide UM initiative is Imagine No Malaria, which partners with other global organizations to distribute nets and medication, improve medical facilities, train medical workers, and educate the public in malaria-prone areas.