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Andrew is a British-American conductor, countertenor and keyboardist who has been active in the professional music spheres on both sides of the Atlantic. In July, 2021, he joined the team at St. Matthew’s and now directs the choirs, runs The Arts at St. Matthew’s and serves as organist for the parish.
This appointment is Andrew’s third as a music director. Previously, he served at the United Methodist Church of Berea, OH and then Grace Presbyterian Church, Jenkintown, PA. As a freelance singer, Andrew was a permanent member of The Gesualdo Six, the Choir of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace and the Bach Choir of Holy Trinity, NYC, and a deputy member of Tenebrae, the Voces8 Foundation Choir, TENET, Ensemble Odhecaton, Magnificat and others. Equally passionate about music education, Andrew taught music at The King’s School Rochester—the world’s second oldest school—and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls in East London.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, Andrew produced virtual performances online, resulting in a substantial following on social media. His recordings of Pearsall’s Lay a garland, Purcell’s Sound the trumpet, and Tallis’ Spem in alium gathered hundreds of thousands of hits and can be found on YouTube.
Andrew earned his Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College, where he was the Graduate Assistant Conductor of the flagship ensemble, Westminster Choir. He is also a proud alumnus of Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Theory. View his website here.
Andrew lives in Norwalk with his two adorable cats Archie and Maxie. When not at church, you might find him busy with his latest arts & crafts project or attempting to get better at running.
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Sundays at 10 am
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Church School & Nursery Care during worship
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
36 New Canaan Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
St Matthew’s is a community of disciples and we are on a journey together. We are called to participate in God’s mission. We learn and dream, worship and pray, laugh, cry and serve together. St. Matt’s is a place where we learn about God and learn to be disciples. It’s a place to call home. A place to belong. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome.
Welcome from the RectorAt St. Matthew’s, we are committed to cultivating a faith-filled space that warmly welcomes all, as we seek to grow in our knowledge, love and pursuit of Jesus and his way, together. We believe our Children and Youth, rooted in Christ, are equipped to start leaving their mark in our communities and across the world.
Learn MoreSundays at 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
A quiet, informal service held around the Altar
Sundays at 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II with choir & organ (September–June)
Church School & Nursery Care during worship
Summer (July and August): Sundays at 10:00 am (click here for details)
Learn MoreWe are located at 36 New Canaan Road in Wilton. After you park your car, walk ahead through the walkway to the courtyard, and we our sanctuary is located on the left side of the complex.
Our parish office is located in the middle building connecting St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and Wilton Presbyterian Church, and you can enter through the door marked Parish Office in the courtyard.
Directions“For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you” (1 Chronicles 29:14, NRSV)
Many Episcopalians know this line of scripture because we say it in our Eucharistic liturgy every week. It reflects our deepest understanding of thanksgiving and stewardship - God gives us everything! When we give to God, others, and the church, we are really giving back what is originally a gift from God. We are all stewards of the resources, abilities, and opportunities that God has entrusted to our care, and s caretakers of these gifts, we support our church and God’s mission by using our time, our skills, and our financial resources.
A pledge is a spiritual promise, a commitment to the life of a faith community, a commitment to which God calls each one of us. Pledges help with orderly financial planning and they make possible all the programming and fellowship that we enjoy together, including: children’s and youth ministries, music, building operations and maintenance, clergy and staff compensation, mission engagement, fellowship, and much more. YOU are the heart of St. Matthew's. Your generous gift makes all of our programming possible.
It is the tradition of St. Matthew’s to use fresh flowers at our altar every Sunday for worship as well as other special occasions. Prepared by our Flower Guild, you may sponsor the flowers on a date of your choosing in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving, or other purpose for a suggested donation of $75. Those named in memory or in thanksgiving are also included in the prayers of the people on that Sunday. Following worship, our Petal Pushers deliver the flowers to members or friends of St. Matthew’s, bringing our prayers from our altar to their home.
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Title III, Canon 9, Section 6(b6), of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church (2015) is generally interpreted to mean that, at a minimum of one Sunday a month, the loose offering at the Holy Eucharist is designated for the clergy discretionary fund. Congregations may wish to set aside a budgeted amount for the discretionary fund in addition to or as a substitute for the above method. Congregations may designate that all fees or gifts received for weddings, funerals, and baptisms are contributed to the discretionary fund. Individuals may also contribute to the fund with occasional gifts.
Rector Discretionary Fund