St Matt’s, Exeter

For Exeter. For Everyone.

We exist to love Jesus and transform Exeter. St Matt’s was established as a city centre church for Exeter in 2019 and has grown into a vibrant multigenerational community. Our mission is to reach out and invite those outside the church to experience the love of Jesus for themselves. We work to send people out equipped to follow Jesus and make a difference in their families, communities and workplaces. Whoever you are and whatever your story, you’re welcome here.

Find us

The best way to get to St Matt’s is on foot or by bike. The church is located on Lower Summerlands, just off Heavitree Road. There’s limited on-site parking but plenty of nearby on street parking and the Triangle public carpark on Russell Street.

 
Two people walk past the entrance of a historic brick church with Gothic architecture, featuring intricate stone window designs and arched doorways.

Service Times

10am

A service for everyone with a special emphasis on welcoming families and children/youth aged 0-14. Co Kids and Co Youth groups run during this service, with a Youth Lounge pre-service. Doors open from 9.30 and there’s a cafe available before the service.

Service Pastors: Ed & Jessica Hodges

6pm

A service for all ages and backgrounds with more space for worship and encounter. Doors open from 5.30pm and there’s a cafe available before the service.

Service Pastor: Josh Chesworth

  • Our services are contemporary and suitable for all ages and backgrounds, including worship, prayer and a short talk. Refreshments available before and after the service. Each service lasts around 1 hour 15 minutes. There’s nothing you need to do or know to take part. Just be yourself, we’d love to see you.

  • We believe everyone has a part to play in our vision of loving Jesus and transforming Exeter. We'd love to help you find a team where you can use your gifts and passions to serve our community. There are lots of different teams that you can join.

  • Our 10am service is ideal for those with children and young people. We start every service with an all-age worship song together. After, there are groups for children and young people than run throughout the school term. There are 4 groups for children aged 1-11 and 2 groups for young people aged 11-18. There’s also a Youth Lounge available before the service for young people to build community and get to know each other alongside the Sunday groups.

  • By Car

    There is parking available on the streets surrounding St Matt’s and on our grounds. Please visit https://exeter.gov.uk/car-parking for more information about parking locally. There is limited FREE parking on a Sunday.

    By Public Transport

    St Matt's is close to Lower Summerlands bus stop where a number of buses stop (2, 4, 4A, 7, 9, 9A, 39, 44, 44A, 52, 57, 58, 356, 369, Green, H, R, UNI, X38), and is just a 5 minute walk from Exeter Bus Station or a 20 minute walk from Exeter Central Station.

  • We welcome anyone with accessibility requirements and will endeavour to accommodate any needs you may have. To help us make sure the necessary arrangements are made, please get in touch before your visit by emailing our team: hello@co.church.

  • Service and assistance animals, with their owners, are always welcome into our services and events.

    To maintain a focused environment and ensure the comfort of those with allergies or sensitivities other animals including dogs are not permitted in our services or events.

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