St. Matthew's in the Pines

09/29/2026

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

Our St. Matthew’s family extends heartfelt sympathy to Tom Cook as he mourns the passing of his mother, Lorene Cook. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

View Patricia Lorene Cook's complete obituary, share memories, and explore heartfelt tribute posts from the community.

09/21/2026

The Feast Day of St. Matthew

The Feast of Saint Matthew is celebrated on September 21st in Western Christianity and honors the apostle, evangelist, and traditional author of the first Gospel.

Background and History

Former Tax Collector: Matthew (also called Levi) worked in Capernaum collecting taxes for Rome before Jesus called him to be a disciple.

Gospel Writer: He is recognized as one of the four Evangelists who documented the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Patronage: He is the patron saint of accountants, tax collectors, bankers, and civil servants.

09/19/2026

09/17/2026

We are proud to announce that Carrie Dennis has been named Executive Director of Sawyerville!

“Carrie is a Christ-centered, organized, and wise leader for Sawyerville,” Bishop Richard shared. “Please keep her, the ministry, and the children we serve in your prayers.”

Please join us in congratulating Carrie as she begins this new role!

09/17/2026

It was on this day, September 16th in 1976, that the General Convention of The Episcopal Church voted to approve the ordination of women as priests and bishops.

09/16/2026

The family of Christ at St. Matthew’s-in-the-Pines extends heartfelt sympathy to Jill Tigner and her mother, Betty Owens, founding member of our church, as they mourn the passing of Charles deLacy Tigner.

Charles deLacy Tigner, 55, of Seale passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at home.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. EDT Friday, September 18, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama with the Rev. Donna Gafford officiating. There will be a private interment. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. EDT.
Charles was born July 31, 1971 in Columbus, Georgia son of Elizabeth “Betty” Pitts Tigner Owens and Kenneth Charles Tigner.
He attended Glenwood School and graduated from Blue Ridge Preparatory School in St. George, Virginia. Following high school, he attended Andrew College in Cuthbert, Georgia.
From an early age, music was at the center of his life. He was a gifted musician who loved performing, writing songs and playing the guitar and piano.
His other talent was being able fix almost anything. He never let the lack of the proper tools or materials stand in his way as he could “MacGyver” any repair—sometimes with just a paper clip and aluminum foil!
Charles was preceded in death by his father, step-father, Charles H. Owens; brother, Michael deLacy Tigner; and brother-in-law, Mike Venable.
Other than his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Tigner; two sisters, Jill Tigner and Melanie Myers and husband Marshall; nine nephews; as well as extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Blue Ridge School, 273 Mayo Dr., St. George, VA 22935 or Seale Cemetery Fund, 116 Dudley Loop, Seale, AL 36875.
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