Interview with Rev. Matt Wahlgren (St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church)

This episode is part of a series of interviews with faith community leaders at places of worship in Perrysburg, OH. The Rev. Matt Wahlgren (Father Matt) is my guest today. He is the new pastor at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church (871 East Boundary Street Perrysburg, OH). The FULL show notes with clickable links can be found at https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/79.

Topics discussed

Father Matt’s South Toledo roots, what brought him to Perrysburg, how he met his wife, his educational path, and his work experiences
Advice for young people who might be interested is becoming a pastor too.
St. Tim’s worship services, youth activities, live-streamed services, and more.
A conversation about Timothy’s Perrysburg Foundation, whose mission is, “To Feed, Clothe, and Fulfill.”
An offer to meet up with Father Matt for coffee and conversation
An invitation to volunteer
A fun sound bite from Father Matt about his favorite pizza (when he was younger)

About The Rev Matt Wahlgren (January 2025)

The Rev. Matt Wahlgren was raised in a Pentecostal tradition and explored various evangelical faith communities before finding his spiritual home in the Episcopal Church. Before his ordination, Matt’s journey included working as a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska and serving as the assistant director at Food for Thought in Toledo. Alongside his wife and three daughters, Matt dedicated seven transformative years to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fremont. In March 2024, Matt and his family returned to their roots and have since embraced the Perrysburg community, where they have found a renewed sense of connection and belonging.

About St Timothy’s Episcopal Church https://www.saint-timothy.net/

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church is a Christ-centered community rooted in traditional worship and committed to inclusive values. Our mission is to ensure that everyone who encounters us knows they are created in God’s image and deeply loved by God. We share this love through worship, teaching, and fellowship, as well as programs that feed, clothe, and celebrate the arts with our neighbors. All are welcome. Come as you are.

Sunday services at 8:00am and 10:00am

Children’s Sunday School (Pre-K–2nd grade and 3rd–5th grade) takes place during the 10:00 AM service, with youth gathering after the service. Parents and children begin together in worship, with children exiting for their classes during the service.

About Timothy’s Perrysburg Foundation https://www.timothysperrysburg.org/

Timothy’s Perrysburg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 2023 to operate programs created and formerly operated by St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Perrysburg, OH. The Foundation’s mission is to clothe, feed, and fulfill those in need in and around Perrysburg. OH. It does this through three programs: Tim’s Rescue Kitchen, the Discovers Music Series, and Clothesline, a free donated clothing store.

Faith Community Leader Series

Episode 30: Places of Worship

Episode 34: Interview with Pastor Mark Wentz (Lutheran Church of the Master)

Episode 40: Interview with Pastor Dan Gildner (Grace Church Perrysburg)

Episode 62: Interview with Pastor Melanie Forrey (Zoar Lutheran Church)

Episode 79 (Today!) Interview with Father Matt Wahlgren

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