St. Matthew is a growing, diverse congregation of about 300 members, serving the communities of Silver Spring, Wheaton, Rockville, Olney and Brookeville. We are a member church of the National Capital Presbytery, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) We welcome all Christians to full participation in the St. Matthew community without regard to gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race or cultural heritage.
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Lenten Fellowship and Study Series
The Sunday morning Lenten book discussion group has changed (flexibility is the name of the game!). In order to accommodate the largest number of people and include families with children, we are shifting to Sunday evenings. Since we already had a couple of Sunday evening events scheduled, we will have fewer sessions of the book discussion, but something will be available every Sunday evening during Lent.
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The Lenten programs are as follows:
Wednesday, February 17: Ash Wednesday Service, 7:30 PM in the Agnes Wilson Room
Sunday, February 21: Ministry Commission Talent Show (Doors open 6:00 PM, the Event starts at 6:30)
Sunday, February 28: Book Discussion, An Altar in the World : A Geography of Faith (chapters 1, 2, and 3) 5:00 - 6:30 PM See our study guide for these chapters.
Sunday, March 7: Book Discussion, (chapters 4, 5, and 6), 5:00 - 6:30 PM See our study guide for these chapters.
Sunday, March 14: Concert, Gennusa Clarinet Choir, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary
Sunday, March 21: Book Discussion, (chapters 7, 8, 9) 5:00 - 6:30 PM See our study guide for these chapters.
Sunday, March 28: Book Discussion (chapters 10, 11, 12) 5:00 - 6:30 PM See our study guide for these chapters.
All book discussions will take place in The Commons. We will begin by sharing a simple meal provided by the Ministry Commission. From 5:30 - 6:30, Konni Brantner will provide children's programming and the adults will discuss the book. An Altar in the World is available in local libraries and bookstores. For all you techies, it is available on the Amazon Kindle! The paperback version is coming out February 9, and Leslie will have four copies available for lending if anyone has trouble getting access to it elsewhere. Leslie and some colleagues have been working on a study guide and discussion questions for An Altar in the World. Those will be available chapter by chapter on the church website, starting February 22.
Plan to participate in these Lenten gatherings - come for fun, music, thoughtful discussions, food for your body, and nourishment for your soul!
NEW!!! CAMP JOY, 2009. Click here to view scenes from recent (August, 2009) Saint Matthew work camp. 30 youth and adults attended, helping needy families repair and restore their homes.