Adult Formation
St. Matthew’s offers many opportunities for us to grow in faith. From Tuesday Morning Prayer to (nearly) monthly Pub Theology and periodic book clubs and other events - there are many ways to deepen your faith and connection to God at St. Matthew’s. Please take a look at the posts below to see what's going on right now!
All are welcome.
Second Sundays: A New Way to Explore
2020 will be a new year of connection and exploration at St. Matt's. Among the plans for this new year is a new forum series called Second Sundays. Beginning in February, on (most) second Sundays of the month, plan to stay after church for a new ...
Read MoreLenten Quiet Morning
In Lent, we are encouraged to come away from our routine, to make space for quiet reflection and for prayer. As Jesus makes his way into the wilderness to pray, we are also invited to step away. On March 28th, come to St. Matt's for a time and ex...
Read MoreLenten Series: Watch the Gospels of Lent & Holy Week
In this four-part series, we'll gather to watch pieces of the TV series The Bible . You'll have a chance to watch the stories from the Gospels that we'll hear throughout Lent and Holy Week as they play out on screen. Then we'll spend some time...
Read MorePub Theology: January 2020
Save the date for Pub Theology! We'll gather at 7:00pm on January 22nd. Location and questions will be sent out & posted a day or so before so that you have some time to think - but not too much time! This month our topic will center on ...
Read MoreEpiscopal 101: An Introduction (or Refresher!) to the Episcopal Church
Are you new or new-ish to the Episcopal Church? Or maybe you've been here a while but still have questions? Join us for 4 sessions of Episcopal 101. All are welcome - no matter how long or short a time you've called the Episcopal Church home - or...
Read MorePrayers of the People - Writing Workshop Sat. Dec. 7th 9:30-11am
Ever wondered about the prayers we say on Sunday? Or wanted to hear your own words in worship? The Prayers of the People are intended to be by and for the people, the community that gathers for worship. And the format is actually fairly flexible....
Read MoreHalloween Pub Theology - October 28th, 2019
Join us at 7pm on Monday, October 28th for a Spooky Pub Theology! We'll be at Black Cat (58 Redding Road). Last year, Halloween Pub Theology was one of the favorites - so come talk with us about the power of God and all things that go bump ...
Read MoreSabbath by the Sea: A Retreat for Women with the Sisters of the Society of St. Margaret
February 6-8, 2020 We'll begin on Thursday night (2/6) and end with worship on Saturday morning (2/8). Registration is $185 and includes two nights in an individual room (shared bathrooms) and meals from dinner on Thursday through bre...
Read MoreSecond Sunday at Camp Washington in Lakeside, Connecticut, Sunday, October 13th at 4:30 pm
Holy Landers Ministry Network and ECCT sponsored a pilgrimage to our Holy Land in June 2019 that included John and Sharon Pearson as well as both Bishop Douglas and Bishop Ahrens. A smaller group of the pilgrims continued into Jordan. On Sunday...
Read MoreConvention Worship
Each year, the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) gathers for Convention at the end of October or the beginning of November. Every three years, that gathering takes place on a Saturday and a Sunday so that many people from around the...
Read MoreEducation for Ministry (EfM)
Every baptized person is called to ministry. The Education for Ministry (EfM) program provides people with the education to carry out that ministry. During the Rite of Confirmation and Renewal of Baptismal Vows we ask God to "Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at Baptism. Send them forth in the power of the Spirit to perform the service you set before th…
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