The Messenger
Monthly Newsletter
From Pastor Eric (Pg. 1)
Back to Church Ministry Night is time to regroup and get ready to dive into another program year. Join us. Learn more.
Worship & Fellowship (Pg. 2)
September 7 – Don’t miss a full day of activities: Fall Worship begins; Blessing of the Backpackers; Installation of Council & Techers; Sunday School, and church picnic. Learn more.
Announcements (Pg. 3)
Join the weekly “Tea & Talk” and special October events, including a “Fall Into Faith” gathering on the 14th, New Members Sunday on the 15th, and a new monthly prayer group. Learn more.
Worship Life (Pg. 4)
Season of Creation begins Sept 1 to Oct 4. Our theme this year is Peace with Creation. Learn more.
Worship Life (Pg. 4)
Adult Forum begins Sept 21 with a series of issues that are controversial within Christian circles. Learn more.
Worship Life (Pg. 5)
As part of Seasons of Creation, we are using a new liturgical setting: Mass of Creation by Marty Haugen. Learn more.
Construction Update (Pg. 6-7)
We’ll have a building blessing during Worship to celebrate the completion of the new Accessibility Addition on Sept 7. See the updates and key features. Learn more.
Fellowship & Cong. Care (Pg. 8)
Southern-Style Church Picnic. For God’s Work, Our Hands we are gathering toiletries and supplies for Bridge of Peace Church in Camden. Learn more.
Fellowship & Cong. Care (Pg. 9)
A Community Open House is set for Oct 12 to celebrate the new building and all St Matthews offers the community. Learn more.
DEI (Pg. 10)
The importance of diversity, equality, and inclusion continues to be a central theme in our global conversations. See a list of September events. Learn more.
Stephen Ministry (Pg. 11)
The upcoming education sessions will be discussing David Brook’s recent book, How to Know a Person (The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.). Learn more.