Newcomers Classes and Events
Becoming part of a church is exciting, sometimes challenging, and takes some discernment. St. Matthew’s is eager to welcome everyone to share in its parish life and to contribute their gifts and talents. The Newcomer Classes and Socials provide an occasion to learn about the Episcopal Church, The Christian Faith, St. Matthew’s. We also explore how the parish is currently organized, what its mission is, and how one can be a part of that.
News, recorded Sunday Forums, and items of special interest Newcomers
Newcomers’ Classes 2023
The Newcomers Class 2023 had two components.
First, the classes began in Sunday Forums shared with the whole parish, Sept 17 and Sept 24, 9:15 in the Parish Hall and on Zoom. This year, these classes explored the meaning of the Eucharist, and through that we touched on core Christian theology and practices.
Secondly, we held special newcomer seminars over 3 evenings in October, Wednesday October 11, 18, and 25. These explored our parish history and its relevance today, the history and meaning of being Anglican and Episcopalian, and how St. Matthew’s is organized.
Recordings of all five sessions are found below.
Newcomers Class 1, Sept 17
Newcomers Class 3, October 11: Our Parish History and How it Impels our Mission today, with Robert+, Lisa+, and Elizabeth Hays.
Newcomers Class 5, October 25: St. Matthew’s Organization and a roundtable discussion on our baptismal vows.
Newcomer Coffee Hours 2023-’24
St. Matthew’s will be hosting a special coffee hour on Sunday, November 12 after the 10:30 service. All are welcome and especially anyone new or visiting St. Matthew’s. Come and meet the people of our parish and learn more about our various outreach ministries, which we’ll be highlighting. We’ll have our button making machine there so you can go an official name button made. We look forward to you there.
Additional Coffee Hours, news forthcoming!
Newcomers Class 2, Sept 24
Newcomers Class 4, October 18. On being Anglican and Episcopalian. Robert+
FURTHER READING
Allen Cronenberg’s Brief History of St. Matthews.
Rowan Williams’ Being Christian
Timothy Radcliff’s Why Go to Church: The Drama of the Eucharist