Founded in 1964, Saint Matthew is a Lutheran congregation located on Wiget Lane. Senior Pastor Kevin Murphy leads the congregation, which has over 700 active members from Walnut Creek and the surrounding area. Part of Saint Matthew's mission as a church is "to equip its congregation to serve others within the community and in the community and world beyond." As such the church frequently partners with local and global service organizations such as Loaves and Fishes, Love-A-Child and Lutheran World Relief. In addition to community outreach opportunities, Saint Matthew offers ministries for middle school, high school and college students as well as Bible study small group meetings, support groups and a senior's ministry.