Adult Ministries

Adult Faith Formation Ministries

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.

WELCA Bible Study

Held monthly on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:00-3:00pm, the Women of the ELCA come together for a Bible Study led by one of the pastors. The bible study is held on the 2nd floor in the upper room. The study normally comes from the WELCA magazine, Gather.

GriefShare

GriefShare is held each Monday from 3:00-4:30pm. We generally hold two 13-week sessions per year, one in the fall (late Aug - late Nov) and one in the Spring (late Jan - late April). This grief support group is led by Pastor Faye Snyder on the 2nd floor in the upper room. Contact Pastor Faye through the office 717-637-7101 or by email nicksong@comcast.net for more information or to register.

Senior Hangout

Senior Hangout is held on the second Monday of each month from 10:00am-12:30pm in the fellowship hall. We gather each month to hear a speaker on various topics and to share in fellowship through games, snacks, and arts & crafts.

CyberWomen

CyberWomen gather on the third Tuesday of the month, beginning at 6:00p at Panera in North Hanover. The women have conversation and connection around a topic of faith, announced beforehand. Those who want to eat together can come together earlier at 5:30pm. There will be no CyberWomen in March. For the latest topic of conversation, visit www.stmattlutheran.org/cyberwomen. (Note: this may redirect you to another website!)

Adult Music Ministries

SoulFire

SoulFire is our contemporary worship music band. They meet every other Tuesday at 5:45pm to practice and rehearse for Sunday Worship.

St. Matthew Ringers

The St. Matthew Ringers is an adult bell choir for intermediate level ringers. They rehearse on Thursday evenings, 6:00-7:00pm. They ring in worship several times a year, and participate at Area II and Area III AGEHR festivals.

Adult Choir

Our adult choir sings regularly during our Sunday morning worship services. The adult choir rehearses from 7:00-8:00pm on Thursday evenings.