March 2026 Lenten services, studies, and outreach

Lent Services & Studies

Join us this March for midweek prayer, contemplative studies, and community outreach as we journey through the Lenten season at Saint Matthew.

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Midweek Evening Prayer

Wednesdays in Lent | 7:00 – 7:30 PM

Join us for a contemplative service using the beautiful Holden Evening Prayer liturgy. Take a few minutes each week to quiet yourself in prayer. Services are held in person and streamed on our YouTube channel.

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“Behold the Lilies” Book Group

Wednesdays in Lent | 7:30 PM

After evening prayer, join us in the library or on Zoom to discuss H. Paul Santmire’s Behold the Lilies: Jesus and the Contemplation of Nature. We will share thoughts on two short chapters each week regarding ecological concern and faith.

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Lent Devotional Booklets

Pick up your copy of “A Path in the Wilderness: Praying Through Lent with the Desert Fathers and Mothers.” Let the ancient insights, prayer, and simplicity of the earliest monks inspire your own Lenten journey in our noisy world.

Adult Forum

Adult Forum: Galatians

Sundays | 9:15 – 10:15 AM

The Adult Forum continues its study of the book of Galatians throughout March. Join us in the library or on Zoom (link in Friday eblast) as you are able.

Ministerium Food Drive

Throughout March

Please bring canned goods and shelf-stable foods to the narthex to support our local food pantry. Proteins are particularly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity!

A hand splashing water, with text: "Water and Witness. New Jersey Synod Assembly 2026.

NJ Synod Assembly: Water & Witness

District Meeting: March 15 | 4:00 PM (at St. Stephen, Woodbury)
Assembly: May 30, 2026

The 38th New Jersey Synod Assembly will take place in Somerset, NJ. St. Matthew is entitled to send two lay voting members. Please visit www.njsynod.org/assembly for more info.

Contemplative Prayer

Wednesday, March 25 | 3:00 PM

Experience stillness and learn more about contemplative prayer with Pastor Eric. Held in the church library and via Zoom.

Easter Eggs and Palm Sunday

Spring Events Preview

  • Palm Sunday Breakfast: Mar. 29, 7:30 AM ($10)
  • Easter Egg Hunt: Mar. 29, 2:00 PM (Fun for all ages!)
  • Arts & Craft Show: April 25-26.

Generous Donations

Thank you to John Engleman (Lewis Funeral Home) for five folding easels and two remote controls, and to Rick and Mary VanOsten for a photo backdrop stand and display brackets. Your support helps us beautifully display arts and quilts for events!