Upcoming Events
First Grade Prayer Milestone Gathering
On September 27th, families will share lunch, connect with one another, and explore simple, meaningful ways to make prayer part of everyday family life. Lunch for participating families and childcare for siblings will be provided. Friends are welcome!
Milestone Gathering - Sunday, September 27, 2026 - 11:30 am to 12:30 pm - Saint Matthew Teen Center
$40 cost will cover materials and lunch for participants.
We never want cost to prevent a family from participating. For scholarship assistance or questions, please contact:
Sue Burke, Children’s Minister - sueb@saintmatthew.org
First Grade Prayer Milestone Worship Celebration
On October 4th, join our 1st graders for our Prayer Milestone Worship Celebration.
Participants will be celebrated at the very beginning of 10:00 worship, then dismissed to their regular Sunday morning classroom with Sue.
Worship Celebration - Sunday, October 4, 2026 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am - Saint Matthew
We never want cost to prevent a family from participating. For scholarship assistance or questions, please contact:
Sue Burke, Children’s Minister - sueb@saintmatthew.org
Kindergarten Blessing of the Backpacks
Kindergarten Blessing of the Backpacks
On Sunday, August 16, we will celebrate our new Saint Matthew kindergarteners and their families during the 10:00 worship service. This Backpack Blessing is the first Milestone of our new school year!
Kindergarten Families - On Sunday, please:
Bring your child and their school backpack.
Check your child in as usual.
Bring your child into worship with you rather than taking them directly to class.
After the first song, we will invite our kindergarteners and their families forward for a blessing. Backpacks represent the work and learning ahead, and—as with every part of life—we bring this before God. For our church family, this is also a beautiful opportunity to surround your family with support and prayer during this season of transition.
At the conclusion of the blessing, Sue will take the children to their classroom for their regular Sunday class.
To let us know how many families to expect, please email Sue at sueb@saintmatthew.org