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Epiphany Bonfire & Chili Cook Off - Jan 7, 5pm
Mark your calendars for a favorite St.Matthew's tradition! You may drop off your sad, dried out Christmas trees and other greenery at the corner of the lower parking lot. All are welcome to sing carols as we enjoy the bonfire…. before the chili cook off begins!
Faith and Arts: Amal and the Night Visitors Jan 12, 8pm and 13, 6:30pm.
This week only, December 17-December 24, purchase special advance tickets at discount for a new production of of Amal and the Night Visitors at Saint Matthew’s, January 12 and 13. Hosted by the Faith and Arts program.
Rector’s Letter, January 2023
Robert+ announces our bicentennial plans and shares about his upcoming sabbatical.
Sermon - Christmas 1
The Rev. Robert Fruehwirth reflects on John 1: In the beginning was the Word…and the Word was made flesh.
By the Spirit we are born of God and able to be a part of the Incarnation.
Prayer: Embracing Sacred Rhythms: Reclaiming the Daily Office
The Daily Office, a life of prayer — a reflection from Dr. Jason Wright
Sunday Forum: Prayed Christianity
The Rev. Robert Fruehwirth talks about the life of prayer with the parish of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in an open forum.
Sermon Advent 3, 2023
the task for the time after repentance, as we look for God in our lives, is to engage a life of prayer that engages all our passion and comes through the hurt and broken open character of our lives to establish us in God.
December 17th: IT’S ALL ABOUT PRAYER…
The Advent 3 sermon, the Sunday Forum at 9:15, and Advent Lessons and Carols - they are all about prayer December 17.
Sermon - 2 Advent - Repentance
The Rev. Robert Fruehwirth reflects on the call to repentance. We prepare God’s Way by realizing our desire for God is the secret underlying all our life and giving that desire top priority.
Sermon-Advent One-Apocalypse
The Rev. Robert Fruehwirth reflects on the apocalyptic imagery in Advent One as our starting point for preparing our lives for the life that Jesus gives.