Sunday Morning
- Worship, 9:30 AM Led by Rev. Eric Trozzo. In person and live stream.
- Zoom Activity Time following worship. The link is distributed in the Friday email, or contact the church office.
- 11:00AM Sunday School for Pre-K through 3rd grade
- 11:00AM Youth Group 7th-12th grade
- 12-2:00PM Confirmation
Monday Morning Bible Study Fellowship (MMBSF) 10:30AM
Led by Rev. Dr. Richard Herman, this group morphed out of weekly Bible Study that met at church for many years. For Zoom info, contact Wayne Becker.
Tea & Talk, Thursdays at 10:30 AM
A weekly Zoom gathering for anyone who would enjoy conversation and company. For Zoom info, contact Karen Widin.
April 1st 2pm to 7pm Red Cross Blood Drive
Receive a Super Cool Tee shirts (while supplies last).
April 3rd Lust and Love
What do we mean when we use these terms? Is there something more to be said beyond the popular image of this distinction? For background reading, read Canto 25-27 of Purgatorio.
April 6th Wednesday Evening Prayer
Wednesdays during Lent. Worship at 7:30 in-person or via live stream. Theme: Stories of the Pandemic. Each week hear a member of the congregation share their experience during the pandemic, the challenges, and the ways they saw God anew.
April 10th Wrath and Justness
Sloth is not a word used particularly frequently in everyday Anger is a part of human emotions, and a sign that something is wrong. How do we distinguish helpful feelings and expressions of anger from harmful ones? For background reading, read Canto 15-16 of Purgatorio.
April 14th Maundy Thursday Foot Washing Ceremony 6PM—7PM, Worship 7:30PM
In John 13, Jesus washes his disciples feet as part of the Last Supper.In many places, the ritual act of foot washing is part of the MaundyThursday worship. This is in following Jesus’ command in John 13:14-15 that his disciples should wash one another’s feet. An opportunity for foot washing will be included in our Maundy Thursday worship.You are not required to participate in the ritual, but you are invited to have your feet washed if you wish.
April 15 – Good Friday
Noon-1pm Ministerium Service on the lawn at First Presbyterian Church
7:30pm Tenebrae Service at SMLC
Saturday, April 16th at 10:30 Easter Egg Hunt
Bring a friend! Hear the Easter Story with Pastor Eric. Join us in making chalk drawings to wish people a Happy Easter, and of course an Easter Egg Hund. RSVP to peggy_marks@comcast.net
Saturday, April 23 at 7:00 Spring Concert
Join us in-person or online for Celtic and Country music sung by Charlie Zahm, one of the country’s most popular soloists at music festivals, maritime, 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.
April 25 – Earth Day Activity Time
On Sunday, April 24, in celebration of Earth Day 2022, following worship we welcome the entire St. Matthew congregation to a blessing of the Pollinator Garden, followed by a garden tour and native plant give-away. Come and join in fellowship.
Confirmation Mentor Dinner Wednesday May 25 6:30—8 PM
Fellowship Thursday May 12th at 4 p.m.
We are going out for dinner and fellowship at Iron Hill Breweryin 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.