Fall 2026 at Saint Matthew — Sunday School, Ice Cream Social & Oktoberfest

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Fall 2026 at Saint Matthew

Sunday School · Ice Cream Social · Oktoberfest

Fall is a season of new beginnings at Saint Matthew. Sunday School returns Sunday, September 13 — the same day our fall two-service worship schedule resumes and we mark “God’s Work, Our Hands” Sunday. The week after, on September 20, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Matthew with an all-church Ice Cream Social. And in October, we gather for our annual Oktoberfest dinner. Here’s what’s on the calendar so far.

First Day of Sunday School — Sunday, September 13

Sunday School is back! Our amazing teachers are excited to welcome all children ages 3 and up. Join us in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, September 13 from 9:30–10:15 a.m. for the first day of the new program year.

Sunday, September 13 · Fall Schedule at a Glance

8:30 a.m.

Spoken Worship

9:30 a.m.

Sunday School
Fellowship Hall · ages 3+

10:30 a.m.

Worship

11:30 a.m.

Fellowship

Who can attend Sunday School?

All children ages 3 and up are welcome — whether your family worships at Saint Matthew every week or you’re just starting to explore what our community is about. Our teachers create a warm, welcoming space for kids to learn about God, ask questions, and make friends.

Children learning together in Sunday School at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church.
Sunday School classroom activity at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church.

Also This Fall: Fellowship & Congregation Care Events

Fellowship & Congregation Care (FCC) planning is well underway. Here’s what’s on the calendar so far — with more details coming in the weekly emails and Sunday announcements. If you’d like to help plan any of these events, please reach out to Karen Widin, FCC Chair.

A spread of international dishes prepared for a Lunch Around the World gathering.

Lunch Around the World

Starts September · Bi-monthly outings

Explore new cuisines together at a rotating list of local restaurants. Held on the opposite month from OWL events, so there’s always something on the calendar.

Church members sharing bowls of ice cream at a summer social.

Ice Cream Social

Sunday, September 20 · 11:30 a.m.

Following the second service — Feast of Saint Matthew Sunday. Bring your appetite and a friend.

Fellowship Hall decorated for the annual Oktoberfest dinner at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church.

Oktoberfest

October · Details forthcoming

We are looking into planning an Oktoberfest dinner at a local restaurant. Watch for the date and RSVP details in weekly announcements.

A look back at recent Oktoberfests

Members of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church celebrating together at Oktoberfest.
Friends gathered around a table at the annual Saint Matthew Oktoberfest dinner.

Questions? Want to help?

For Sunday School questions, contact the church office at 856.235.2055 or stmatthew@stmatthew-lutheran.org. For fellowship event planning, reach out to Karen Widin, FCC Chair.