About St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church
St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church is a Episcopal Anglican church in Detroit, Michigan located at 8850 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, United States. St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church was founded in 1926. As of April 2026, St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 40 Google reviews. The St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church parish office answers at +1 313-871-4750.
In 1971, two of Detroit's most historically significant and influential Episcopal churches merged to form St. Matthew's and St. Joseph's Episcopal Church.
St. Matthew's, the older of the two congregations, claims the distinction of being the third oldest Black church in the state of Michigan. Established in 1846 by the Reverend William C. Monroe, William Lambert, and other former members of Second Baptist Church, St. Matthew's Mission (as it was then called) played an active role in the education and spiritual support of the Black community of Detroit. The church, along with Second Baptist, was prominent as one of the stations on the underground railroad that shepherded fleeing slaves northward, out of the South to Canada."
Patron saint of St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church
Other parishes named after Saint Matthew's
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Saint Matthew's Roman Catholic Church
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Saint Matthew's Cathedral
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Episcopal · Chandler, AZ
Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church
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Episcopal · Houston, TX
Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church
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Episcopal · Detroit, MI
St. Matthew's & St. Joseph's Church Detroit
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, 1926 (Detroit)
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, now known as St. Matthew's-St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, is a historic Episcopal church located at 8850 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, and is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church through the years
- 1926 Founded
- August 3, 1982 Added to the National Register
When does St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church hold services?
St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 10 am–3 pm, Thursday 10 am–3 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 am–12 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday 10 am–3 pm. All times are local to Detroit, MI.
- Wednesday
- 10 am–3 pm
- Thursday
- 10 am–3 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9 am–12 pm
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10 am–3 pm
Where is St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church located?
St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church is located at 8850 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, United States. The building sits at coordinates 42.38098, -83.07985, placing it in Detroit, MI 48202.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 98 ft
- Public parking 256 ft
- Public parking 361 ft
- Public parking 371 ft
- Public parking 499 ft
- Stop Position 164 ft
- Woodward / Gladstone (SB) 200 ft
- Woodward / Holbrook (NB) 259 ft
- Stop Position 285 ft
- Stop Position 604 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church
The ZIP code 48202 area around St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church is home to 14,617 residents with a median household income of $34,244 and a median age of 33.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church
Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.
- Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
- All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
- Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.
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St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places
St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 82002909, added to the Register on August 3, 1982.
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Churches founded the same year as St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church
2 other churches with a documented founding year of 1971 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Matthew's & St. Joseph's Church Detroit Detroit, MI
- Church of Bible Understanding Philadelphia, PA
Your Sunday at St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church
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Questions and answers about St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church
- What denomination is St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church?
- This parish is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- What are the service times at St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 10 am–3 pm, Thursday 10 am–3 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 am–12 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday 10 am–3 pm
- What is the phone number for St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 313-871-4750.
- Where is St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church located?
- The parish is located at 8850 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, United States.
- When was St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church founded?
- Founded in 1926.
- Is St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 82002909, added August 3, 1982.
- How do visitors rate St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 40 Google reviews.
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