Posts by Doug West
Bowling Party for Children’s Choirs
It is soon time for our children’s choirs bowling party. This year we will meet at the South Hanover Lanes bowling center (near the Walmart on Baltimore Street) on Sunday, March 10 from 11:45-1:00. The children can bowl one …
Read MoreNew Congregational Council Installation — January 14
Congregational Council members and officers for 2024 were installed at the 10:30 service on Sunday, January 14: John Mancini as president; Sara Staub, vice president; Kelli Reed, secretary; and Bob Curlen as treasurer. Welcome to Lee Baughman, Charley Lidard, Carolyn …
Read MoreLenten Dinner Church and Bible Study
This year our Lenten Theme will be, Pray This Way. In keeping with that theme, Ash Wednesday will be followed by Dinner Church on Wednesday evenings during Lent.
Dinner Church Back During Lent
Beginning Wednesday, February 21, all are welcome …
Read MoreUpcoming Women’s Retreat
Leaning Into God's Blessings
Women’s Retreat at St. Matthew
Saturday, March 2, 2024 9 am - 3 pm
Guest Speaker: Leanne Hadley
Leanne is an ordained elder in the UMC, national and international spiritual retreat leader, advocate for children and
Super Bowl Day Intergenerational Event
That’s right! This special Intergenerational Faith Connection Event is set for Super Bowl Sunday, February 11, 9:30-10:20 a.m. You can’t make the game-winning touchdown if you’re sitting on the sidelines. We will learn that God wants us to get into …
Read MoreHoly Communion Milestone
Taking your first communion is a special moment in someone’s life of faith, and you are invited to prepare for and celebrate this milestone with us. All ages are welcome to participate in this milestone. If you aren’t sure whether …
Read MorePersonal Care Kit Goal — Now 800 kits!
The Women of the ELCA and the Intergenerational Faith Connections are collecting items to assemble Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. People who must flee their homes quickly due to disasters or safety often do not have time to …
Read MoreNew Pastor’s Class
Beginning Sunday, January 14, Pastor Mark Vitalis Hoffman will be leading a four-session Bible study on “Matters of Life and Death.” How are we to think about death? About eternal life? About what death means for life now? What difference …
Read MoreJoseph Martin Concert Upcoming
Pianist Joseph Martin will be joined by Joel Raney and David Angerman, Sue Martin, along with Steve Roddy at the piano and organ, and a 75-voice choir of choral directors in concert on Friday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m. This …
Read MoreNew GriefShare Group to Begin January 29
Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one.
At our 13-session GriefShare group you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. Come join us! Mondays 6:30 – 8 p.m. January 29 …