Where the Welcome is Wide
and the Love is Real

SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP

5:00 pm in Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

8:30 and 10:30 am in the Nave

CHILDREN’S CHURCH AT THE 10:30 SERVICE

For Pre-School and Elementary age children to leave the service for their own experience of church that includes a Bible story, prayer, songs and play.

Sunday 10:30 Service


Bulletin for this Service.
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Weekly Devotional

Playlist of past services and other videos.

Seniors Hang Out

Join us for cards, art activities, cookies and coffee on the third Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Each month we will have a different guest speaker. Our upcoming schedule is: Monday, October 20: Presentation on the Salem Witch Trials  (Deb Smith, presenter) Monday, November 17: Organ tour with Scott Fredericks, Minister of Music Emeritus

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Adult Faith Connections

Adult Faith Connections/Sunday Morning Classes   Where Faith and Life Intersect A discussion class based on current events and how they relate to our faith will be held on Sunday mornings at 9:30-10:20. All are welcome to come to the Parlor, located next to the Gathering Space for conversation and connection. For more information contact Beth Koontz at bethk9245@gmail.com.

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Music JAM

This is for grades K-4th grade and will be held on Saturday, November 8 and Saturday, November 15 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Children will enjoy singing, music games, playing instruments, and making their own instrument. Pick which Saturday you would like your child to attend. This program is free but registration will be required. Register by clicking here.

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Toddler Time

This is for children ages 3-5 on Saturday, November 8 and Saturday, November 15 from 12:00-12:45 p.m. Children will enjoy singing and playing instruments. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. This program is free but registration will be required. Register by clicking here.

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Surviving the Holidays (GriefShare)

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM – 12 PMSt. Matthew Lutheran Church30 W Chestnut St. Hanover PA 17331Upper Room (2nd floor, #201) A helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after losing a loved one. The seminar helps you with… Being prepared for surprising emotions that may hit over the holidays What to do about traditions and possible changes How to handle holiday parties and invitations How to survive awkward moments with other people Where to find comfort, strength, and hope in a seemingly hopeless time Those who attend will receive a Survival Guide filled with practical tips,…

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Holiday Community Meal

Holiday Community Meal December 7   |  3:00-5:00pm Fellowship Hall St. Matthew is hosting our 3rd Annual Holiday Meal for the community. This year more than ever, this traditional Turkey dinner will provide some Christmas joy for many who face food shortages. Would you like to help? Contact the church by emailing info@stmattlutheran.org or by calling 717-637-7101. More details and sign-up information will be available soon!

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Cheer Bags

Christmas Cheer Bags Know someone who has had a tough year and could use some extra cheer? A friend? A relative? A co-worker? You can help cheer them up by submitting their name and contact information. We will deliver gift bags to folks in grief, who have lost their job, are sick, injured, lonely, or sad for any reason. Note: Bags are not limited to St. Matthew members, but they must be located within 15 miles of Hanover. We’ll need volunteers on December 19 to help pack bags at 10:00 a.m. and deliver them at 11:30 a.m. You can submit…

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Attention Youth

Youth Group Sunday evening, October 19, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the third floor youth suite is our next youth meeting. We are planning on doing a corn maze, so keep an ear out for a possible time change to match corn maze hours. ALL 6-12th GRADERS ARE WELCOME! The next two youth Sundays will be November 2 and 16 so please mark your calendars! Confirmation & High School                        Faith Connections If you are in 6-8th grade and would like to check out confirmation, please come to the third floor…

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Children & Family Ministry

Upcoming Event Dates: Splash Class Have you been wondering what comes after being “splashed” by the waters of Baptism? This “baby and me” type class is here to allow you to explore what comes next together. Families with kiddos from 3 months old through 3 years old are invited to 6 classes a year. This class is held in the Pray Ground in Fellowship Hall from 9:45-10:15 a.m. on certain Sunday mornings. The next class is Sunday, November 2. Come and join the fun! Don’t forget to bring a friend!   Children’s Christmas Pageant Calling all actors!!  We will be…

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What’s Happening

Cheer Bags

Holiday Community Meal

Surviving the Holidays (GriefShare)

Toddler Time

Music JAM

Adult Faith Connections

Seniors Hang Out

Attention Youth

Children & Family Ministry