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A Social Ministries Recipient Opportunity for Fellowship

Kate Wisz 3/1/26 Kate Wisz 3/1/26

A Social Ministries Recipient Opportunity for Fellowship

June 5, 2026, starting at 6pm, 1737 Hillandale Rd. Durham, NC

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Altar Guild & Churchyard Appreciation Brunch

Director of Christian Formation 3/1/26 Director of Christian Formation 3/1/26

Altar Guild & Churchyard Appreciation Brunch

May 10th at 9:15am

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Alamance Orange Prison Ministry Fundraiser

Lisa Frost-Phillips 3/1/26 Lisa Frost-Phillips 3/1/26

Alamance Orange Prison Ministry Fundraiser

Notecards for sale.

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Welcoming New Wardens & Vestry Members

Guest User 3/1/26 Guest User 3/1/26

Welcoming New Wardens & Vestry Members

New Wardens & Vestry 2026-2027

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FeST Planning! Sunday, Sept 13

Kate Wisz 2/28/26 Kate Wisz 2/28/26

FeST Planning! Sunday, Sept 13

Sunday, September 13, 2026, at noon

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Announcing Our New Parish Administrator

Sue Ellen Swanson 2/24/26 Sue Ellen Swanson 2/24/26

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.

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Update from the Rector Search Committee

Sue Ellen Swanson 2/15/26 Sue Ellen Swanson 2/15/26

Update from the Rector Search Committee

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Women’s Ministry Book of Esther

Kate Wisz 2/13/26 Kate Wisz 2/13/26

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.

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Backpack Blessing Sunday: Aug 23

Director of Christian Formation 12/28/25 Director of Christian Formation 12/28/25

Backpack Blessing Sunday: Aug 23

Sun. Aug. 23rd at the 10am service

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Baptism and Confirmation/Reception

Guest User 11/23/25 Guest User 11/23/25

Baptism and Confirmation/Reception

Baptism, Reception & Confirmation

Sunday, December 14

Preparation Classes

begin

October 29

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Connect with the Bicentennial and FeST!

Kate Wisz 10/30/25 Kate Wisz 10/30/25

Connect with the Bicentennial and FeST!

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Village Church: Blessing of the Animals

Director of Christian Formation 10/30/25 Director of Christian Formation 10/30/25

Village Church: Blessing of the Animals

Join us October 5th at 9:15am! Bring your pet!

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Nursery Donations

Director of Christian Formation 10/20/25 Director of Christian Formation 10/20/25

Nursery Donations

Make a donation to our Nursery Staff fund!

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Parish Work Day

Lisa Frost-Phillips 10/18/25 Lisa Frost-Phillips 10/18/25

Parish Work Day

Come help spruce up the grounds…..

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Robert Fruehwirth 10/7/25 Robert Fruehwirth 10/7/25

Online FeST Store now open!

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Collective Labyrinth Walk Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6pm

Kate Wisz 5/6/25 Kate Wisz 5/6/25

Collective Labyrinth Walk Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6pm

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Kate Wisz 4/27/25 Kate Wisz 4/27/25

Learn about Labyrinths! Get ready for World Labyrinth Day! Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Sunday Forum, 9:15

World Labyrinth Day, Saturday, May 2 at St. Matt’s

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Grief Workshop and Book Study in the Triangle

Robert Fruehwirth 4/20/25 Robert Fruehwirth 4/20/25

Grief Workshop and Book Study in the Triangle

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Bicentennial Lecture: The Changing Role of Women, 1850-WWII on March 23 at 3 pm

Sue Ellen Swanson 4/6/25 Sue Ellen Swanson 4/6/25

Bicentennial Lecture: The Changing Role of Women, 1850-WWII on March 23 at 3 pm

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Lent Prayer: Sacred Space Online on Wednesdays and Sunday Forum March 16

Robert Fruehwirth 4/6/25 Robert Fruehwirth 4/6/25

Lent Prayer: Sacred Space Online on Wednesdays and Sunday Forum March 16

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