Who We Are

Our History

Our first service was January 1, 2005 under the direction of the Reverend Steven Dewey, under the authority of The Right Reverend Frank Lyons, of the Diocese of Bolivia. For several months we worshiped in borrowed space, at Louise Chapel in Metamora, given by the Roman Catholic Church in Lapeer.

After a few months, we rented office space on Saginaw Street, where we worked and worshiped for a few years. God directed us to a church building we rented, also on Saginaw Street, which is now the Restoration Center and the homeless shelter, the Refuge. Over the course of several years, we became part of the Anglican Church of North America.

On April 23, 2011, we made a bold move and bought an old bank building in Downtown Lapeer, across from the historic Courthouse.

Our Priest

After high school graduation, Colleen worked for the Church Army in Loveland, Colorado where she met her husband, who was studying for Holy Orders and was the Youth Pastor at All Saints Episcopal Church. After starting a family, they moved to the Detroit Metro area where he was ordained.

Colleen remained active in church life while raising three daughters. After Father Steve passed in 2006, Colleen was unexpectedly called to the ordained ministry in the Anglican tradition. She is currently a grandmother of 8 and the rector of St. Matthew's.

Our Vision

Our vision statement is “Sharing the Peace and Good News of Jesus with His World”

Supporting scriptures: Matthew 22:37-39 and Matthew 28:18-20

Our foundation is based on loving God, loving our neighbors, making, baptizing and teaching disciples.

Our Vestry

Our Vestry is a dedicated group of individuals devoted to Christ and the function of the church, as directed by God and for its temporal needs.

Colleen remained active in church life while raising three daughters. After Father Steve passed in 2006, Colleen was unexpectedly called to the ordained ministry in the Anglican tradition. She is currently a grandmother of 8 and the rector of St. Matthew's.