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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.
Last Sunday after Epiphany Service | Feb 15, 2026
Watch the video of the 10:30 am service from Sunday, Feb 15
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.
Special Bicentennial Celebration and Potluck Luncheon!
Bicentennial Exhibit on display in Education Building May 1-24, 2026
Evening Village Church: Epiphany Burning of the Greens & Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, January 4, 5:00 pm
Northern Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, 2026
January 17-19, 2026 - Mark your calendars!
Secret Pals Sign-up!
Sign-up for our upcoming Secret Pals tradition on February 8th! We need Secret Pals & Little Pals!
Monthly Collective Labyrinth Walk Thursday, January 15, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6pm