Check out the paper quilt made by our children during the Let’s Lift Every Voice event last month. Pat Covington led the intergenerational event with storytime and quilt making, as everyone learned about the poem by James Weldon Johnson. The art quilt is now on display in the narthex.
Quilt Square
With the quilting craftsmanship of Peggy Marks, St. Matthew’s will be submitting a customized quilt square to the NJ Synod Bishop’s Quilt Challenge Project. This quilt square will be joined by others from the Synod and made into a quilt to be presented at the 2022 Synod Assembly.
Tea & Talk on Thursdays at 10:30am
Our weekly Zoom gatherings are perfect for anyone who would enjoy conversation and company. Reach out to Karen Widin for more information.
Memorial Fund Deadline April 15
Applications accepted through April 15. The categories include an overseas mission or charity, domestic/overseas mission or charity, or a congregation program/capital improvement not in the operating budget. Application forms are available on the Church bulletin board or from the Church office.
Charlie Zahm Concert 7pm Sat, April 23
Charlie Zahm, one of the country’s most popular soloists at music festivals, maritime, Celtic and American traditional music events. With a baritone voice some have described as “coming along once in a generation,” Zahm has become one of the most successful performers on the Celtic festival circuit, weaving magical moments of Scottish and Irish history with a passion for the performance.
This event will be both in-person and via Zoom. Watch for the weekly e-mail for the Zoom link. For more information about Zahm and his music, check out his website.
Fellowship for the Merry Month of May
We are going out for dinner and fellowship. Thursday May 12th at 4 p.m. at Iron Hill Brewery in Maple Shade. (We’re going early to avoid crowds.) We will be given separate checks—reservations have been made for 15 people but we can increase the number. RSVP to Peggy.