St Matthew's Evangelical (Lutheran-NALC)
Riverside, Missouri
Contact & Location for St Matthew's Evangelical (Lutheran-NALC)
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Service Times for St Matthew's Evangelical (Lutheran-NALC)
Sunday 10:00 AM
Worship/Holy Communion
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
Worship/Holy Communion** 10 a.m. (in-person and streaming on Facebook Live)
Programs & Ministries at St Matthew's Evangelical (Lutheran-NALC)
About St Matthew's Evangelical (Lutheran-NALC)
St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church has been serving the Riverside, Missouri community for 177 years, standing as one of the oldest churches in continuous existence in the Kansas City area. This small, friendly congregation is a member of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) and offers traditional worship services grounded in Bible-based preaching and teaching. The church features Sunday School classes for children and adults, an active women's fellowship, monthly potluck dinners, and Vacation Bible School, along with special activities throughout the year. St. Matthew's welcomes visitors seeking a church home and invites them to participate in a community of faith dedicated to witnessing the Gospel in Riverside and the surrounding area.
First-Time Visitor Info for St Matthew's Evangelical (Lutheran-NALC)
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday School begins at 9 a.m., followed by traditional worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m., offered both in-person and streamed online via Facebook Live. Individual communion kits are provided. Visitor Tips: All who are baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and believe in Jesus Christ are welcome to receive communion. Contact the church through their Facebook page for current information and updates.
Groups & programs
Vacation Bible School
What their website says
Vacation Bible School
History & building
Founded in 1844
St. Matthew's says it "was founded in 1844" and "is one of the oldest churches in continuous existence in the Kansas City area.
What their website says
St. Matthew's was founded in 1844
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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