St. Matthew's Reformed Episcopal Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Walter R. Hawkins

Founded 1904

Denomination Reformed Episcopal Church

Service Times Sunday 10:30 AM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website stmatthewsrec.com

Pastor Credentials M.Div., Reformed Episcopal Seminary

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Nicene; 39 Articles.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Parish-level.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Reformed Anglican.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male-only holy orders (REC polity).

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male clergy.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

BCP homily.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Parish mission.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Conservative.

Strong

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

REC / ACNA. Website dead at validation (ECONNREFUSED); rating held on REC polity, which bars women's ordination denomination-wide.

Strong

Assessment

St. Matthew's REC Havertown is a historic Philadelphia-area Reformed Episcopal parish. Classical Reformed Anglican worship — 39 Articles, BCP, male-only ordination — in the ACNA via the REC.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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