"Striving to be more like Jesus with an emphasis on "Putting God First". Colossians 3:12-13 and Matthew 6:33 (KJV) About Us
Contact Us 1105 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 Church Phone: 202-488-7298              -   Press "1" for Deacon Johnnie N. Ferguson - Office Administrator              -   Press "2" for Sister Gwendolyn Coleman - Office Assistant              -   Press "3" for Pastor Maxwell M. Washington Pastor's Study: 202-488-7289 Fax: 202-488-0126 Email: pastor@stmatthewsbaptist.com		Our Mission The mission of the St. Matthews Baptist Church is to make disciples of Christ.  We will do this by carrying out the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20.  We will rely on the Holy Spirit as we share the love of God through evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and worship.
Directions Driving: St. Matthews is the"little church on the hill" located at the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and L Street, S.E. From South of the city, take I-295 North and exit at South Capital Street. Keep right and turn right on M Street . Turn left on New Jersey Avenue. From North of the city, take US 50- West towards Washington, D.C. Merge onto I-295 South and proceed as noted above.
Metro: We are conveniently located 1/2 block from the Navy Yard Station on Metro's green line. Exit via New Jersey Avenue.   Courtesy of: MapQuesttm
Church History Celebrating 104 years! In the latter part of 1902, the late Rev. Isaac Wright was inspired by God to organize a Sunday School Mission in Southeast, Washington, DC.  In 1903, a site was chosen at 1263 First Street, SE, where the Sunday School Mission was organized.  The Mission quickly outgrew the facilities on First Street, and plans were made to find larger quarters.  In 1904, negotiations were started to purchase a house on Quander Street (a short street located where the Navy Yard is now located).  Shortly afterward, Rev. Wright was led by the spirit of God to organize the Mission into a Baptist Church. St. Matthews Baptist Church was organized and incorporated in late 1905.  Rev. Wright assumed Pastorate.  By 1910, the Church had outgrown its Quander Street facilities and services were held at an address in the 1000 block of 3rd Street, SE while the facilities were being enlarged.  Shortly after moving back to the Quander Street address, there became a need for even larger facilities and in 1911 plans were made to purchase a large house located at 1105 New Jersey Avenue, SE.  In 1920 the house was torn down because still more space was needed, and a new Church was started.  While the church was being built, services were held in a warehouse on 3rd Street, SE.  In early 1921, the cornerstone was laid, and services began in the new Church. After Rev. Wright's death, the following pastors have served at St. Matthews:  Rev. Westfield; Rev. T.J. Payton; Rev. E.P. Patterson; Rev. A.D. Williams; and Rev. Roy Settles, Sr.  On May 19, 1969, by majority vote, Rev. Maxwell M. Washington was elected Pastor.  He still serves in that capacity today.

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