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.
Meet the Marys
Join us for an adult education series in December as we study the Marys of the Bible. December 3, 10, and 17th Tuesdays from 7pm-8pm Meet the Marys of the Bible : Come take a look at the Biblical stories and evidence about the Marys...
Read MoreNovember Adult Forum
Join our Parish Intern, Meg for the final part of our adult forum on Sunday, November 17th, 11:30am - 12:30ish pm in the lounge. Radical Discipleship: As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to love others in a radical way. ...
Read MorePub Theology Questions - September!
Join us for Pub Theology on Wednesday (9/18) at 7pm. We'll be at Marly's (101 Old Ridgefield Road) .
Here are the questions, each one with a quote from the book:
1) “Paradise is not a place that awaits our arrival but a pres...
Read MoreDeacon 101
Come spend some time on September 29th with our new Deacon, Don Burr! What is a Deacon? How is the ministry of a Deacon different than a Priest, Bishop, or Lay person? Come learn about the faithful work of a Deacon in the Episcopal Church to...
Read MorePub Theology - September
Save the date for Pub Theology in September. Please plan to join us for a special edition of Pub Theology focused on our Summer Read, Barking to the Choir. We'll talk about the radical kinship we share with Jesus and with each other. As al...
Read MoreFall Bible Study
Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews
(Some) Thursdays at 3:30 pm in the Lounge.
September 12: Chapters 1, 2, & 3
September 19: Chapters 4, 5, 6, & 7
September 26: Chapters 8, 9, & 10
October 3: Chapters 11, 12, & 13
Please...
Read MoreSt. Matt's Reads: Summer Book Group
We have selected a book for a parish-wide read for the summer! Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship by Father Gregory Boyle. In the book, Father Greg talks about his experience working with gang members in Los Angeles. Ser...
Read MorePub Theology - July First!
Save the date for our first summer Pub Theology!
Monday, July 1st at 7:00pm at Marly's .
Our subject will be Images of God . If you haven't been to Pub Theology before, come join us! We sit at tables in small groups and answer ques...
Read MoreBible Study: Galatians
Our June Bible Study will focus on St. Paul's letter to the Galatians. We'll meet on the first 3 Thursdays in June at 3:30pm in the Lounge. June 6th - Chapters 1 & 2 June 13th - Chapters 3 & 4 June 20th- Chapters 5 & 6
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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