St. Matthew Offers a Place for Everyone
Our Groups
St. Matthew is a very busy church. A variety and a multitude of groups and activities provide spiritual growth, faith formation, and fellowship with other Christians. Look through this summary of the groups that meet regularly. There are also groups formed on a temporary basis to cover a particular topic of interest or need. Check the St. Matthew News for these other groups and activities. You're sure to find something that will interest you.For more information or questions about groups and activities listed immediately below, contact he church at 717-637-7101 or info@stmattlutheran.org.
Cyber Women
Meets monthly online or at Panera to discuss "Cafe," an online offering of the Women of the ELCA
Women of the ELCA Bible Study
Meets the first Tuesday of most months in the Lounge in the Administration Building. They discuss the Bible study found in "gather", the Women of the ELCA monthly magazine. They share fellowship and plan projects such as the Fair Trade Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate Bar sale, the proceeds of which go to support farmers in developing countries.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Ladies knit and crochet at home and meet periodically in the Lounge in the Administration Building for devotions while they knit and crochet. The shawls are blessed during one of our Sunday worship services and then given wherever the need arises.
Faith Connections
Held every Sunday during the school year from 9:30-10:25 am for ages 2-102. See Faith Connections on the website for descriptions of various classes and for locations.
Youth
All 6th through 12th graders are invited to all youth activities. Please click the Youth link to our Youth and Youth Alumni page.
For more information or questions about Fellowship Groups at St. Matthew, contact the church office 717-637-7101 or info@shtmattlutheran.org.
Visit Music for more fellowship opportunities provided by our music program. Information or questions about Music Groups and Activities, contact Scott Fredericks at 717-637-7101 or scottfred@stmattlutheran.org.
A Few of Our Regular Activities
Caroling to Shut-ins
We share our cheer to these special people on a Sunday evening, usually the week before Christmas. Hot chocolate follows.
Hanging of the Greens
Decorating the church for Christmas. Held in mid December on Sunday afternoon with supper afterward.
Snack Town Street Fair (formerly Dutch Days)
A large yard sale held in Fellowship Hall during Hanover’s annual Dutch Days on a Saturday afternoon in September.
Our Annual Events Calendar
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| Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Puppet Marathon |
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| Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch | ||
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| Vacation Bible School | ||
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| Church Picnic | ||
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| Rally Day | ||
| October | ||
| CROP Walk Senior Dinner Confirmation |
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| November | ||
| Intergenerational Faith Connections Hanover Against Hunger Meal Packing (every other year) |
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| December | ||
| Hanging of the Greens Christmas Caroling |
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Please check our Calendar or check with the Church Office for the exact date close to the time of the event.