A New Rector Has Been Called

The Reverend Matthew D. Wahlgren will hold his first services as our new Rector on March 10.

We will be holding a casual brunch after the 10:00 a.m. service on March 10 to welcome Father Matt and his family, Melanie, Isabel, Emily, and Hannah, to St. Tim's.

Welcome to The Reverend Matthew D. Wahlgren!

Upon the unanimous recommendation of the search committee, the vestry voted unanimously to extend the call to be our new rector to The Reverend Matthew D. Wahlgren. The Rev Matt has accepted our call. We anticipate that his first services among us will be on Sunday March 10th. His formal installation by the bishop will follow on a date yet to be determined.

Prior to his ordination, Matt+ served at St. Tim's as a seminarian intern. While some of the search committee knew him from that time, the entire committee worked hard to get to know him in the present before making their unanimous recommendation. Here is a quote from the search committee, "We are all very enthusiastic about Matt+ joining St Tim’s!"

The Rev Matt and his family, originally from the Toledo area, embody a journey of faith, service, and a profound connection to the communities they touch. After seven years of dedicated service at St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fremont, they are answering a call to return home, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community engagement. With training and experience in both Asset Based Community Development and Leadership Coaching, Matt+ brings a dynamic skill set to his ministry, empowering individuals and communities to discover and utilize their strengths.

Matt+ holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and a Master of Divinity degree from North Park Theological Seminary.

The Rev Matt's influence extends beyond the parish through his impactful membership on the Commission on Ministry for the Diocese of Ohio. He will complete a three-year term on on Diocesan Council at the 2024 diocesan convention. Matt+ was honored to serve on the Community Relations Commission for the city of Fremont. His dedication to social justice was further underscored by his roles as an Executive Board Member and Chaplain for the NAACP. Matt+ and the parish introduced groundbreaking events to Fremont like the Transgender Day of Remembrance and the Guns to Gardens initiative. Matt+'s visionary leadership fosters meaningful dialogues and transformative experiences that align with the principles of justice and inclusivity.

Matt+, Melanie, Isabel, Emily, and Hannah are excited to begin this next chapter of their lives with St Tim's!

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