Services
November 9, 2025 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist(In Church)
9:45 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Children’s Chapel
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist(In Church and Virtual)
November 16, 2025 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist(In Church)
9:45 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Children’s Chapel
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist (In Church and Virtual)
November 23, 2025 Christ the King
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist(In Church)
9:45 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Children’s Chapel
11:00 AM Morning Prayer(In Church and Virtual)
November 30, 2025 First Sunday in Advent
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist (In Church)
9:45 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Children’s Chapel
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist (In Church and Virtual)
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Virtual Services:
Sundays at 11:00 AM and other special services will be live on Zoom. Services will be recorded and uploaded to the Church website: www.saintmatthews.us.
Zoom software is always being updated. Please sign on early to make sure you have the most updated Zoom application.
email office@saintmatthews.us to be added to our Zoom services.
Church Scheduling Calendar
(contact office@saintmatthews.us for corrections or updates)
Surviving the Holidays: Dealing With Your Emotions
The holiday season can magnify grief in ways we don’t expect. Chapter 1 of Surviving the Holidays reminds us that it’s okay to feel what we feel — sadness, anger, loneliness, or even moments of joy that feel out of place. When a loved one is gone, every song, scent, or tradition can stir deep emotions. These “emotional ambushes,” as the book calls them, often arrive without warning and can leave us feeling vulnerable or confused. Rather than avoiding or suppressing our pain, Surviving the Holidays encourages us to name our emotions honestly and invite God into them, trusting that He is present even in the moments when our hearts ache the most.
One powerful tool from the chapter is the idea of writing a grief letter. This simple practice allows us to express our emotions and communicate with family and friends about what we’re truly experiencing. It can be as straightforward as saying, “I may cry this year,” or “I might need to leave early.” Sharing how others can best support you — and what may be too difficult — helps everyone navigate the season with compassion and understanding. When we give ourselves permission to grieve honestly, we create space for healing, hope, and even gratitude to take root again.
If you’re dreading the coming holiday season or simply need a place of comfort and understanding, join us for GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays on Thursday, November 13, from 6–8 PM at Purple Fish Coffee Company. This one-night event offers practical tools and Christ-centered encouragement to help you face the holidays with peace and renewed hope.
Saint Matthew’s Picture Gallery
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*The sketch of our Church was featured on note cards printed by Hometown prints. The artist is unknown*