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The Sanctuary Course: The church and mental health
Thursdays, Feb 26 and March 5, 12, 26 at 6:30 pm in the Cooke-Lawrence Room
Taco Wednesdays- All are welcome!!
in the Fellowship on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
February Taco Wednesdays:
Feb 4 at 6 pm
Feb 18, following the Ash Wednesday Service
February Monthly Labyrinth Walk Moved to Fourth Thursday!
Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6pm at The Labyrinth at St. Matthew’s
Ash Wednesday and Lent: Invitation to Holiness
Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Sacred Journeys
Tilling Our Souls
Lenten Retreat open to all!
Saturday, Feb 21, 10 am - 2 pm, in the Education Building
Announcing Our New Parish Administrator
Please welcome Sue Ellen Swanson who joins the St. Matthew’s staff as our new Parish Administrator beginning Feb 1 ahead of Sonja Tilley’s retirement on Feb 28.
What is Love? February 14, 2026 10am-noon
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10am to noon in the Sanctuary with a coffee and cookies reception as well as information tables from local organizations following the panel in the Education Building
Celebrating Sonja Tilley
Receiving contributions to Love Offering; Retirement Celebration Coffee Hour on Feb 22 after the 10:30 am service;
Women’s Ministry Book of Esther
Study of the Book of Esther, academic texts analyzing the book, and a discussion of the history of Purim to be held during the Sunday Forum time on February 15, 2026; Museum Visit Sunday March 1, 2026, following 10:30 service.