We are looking for a few volunteers who wouldn't mind stopping by the church on Thursdays or Fridays every week to straighten up the pews for Sunday's worship services.  It can take between 30-45 minutes for one person, however if you bring a buddy you'll be finished in half the time!

Straightening the pews for worship requires:

• Restocking connection cards, offering envelopes, pencils, pamphlets and any other misc. materials we are offering at the time.
• Stocking special offering envelopes and time-of-year related materials.
• Straightening Bibles and hymnals
• Picking up any trash or old bulletins, forgotten connection cards etc. from the previous week's events & worship services.

If you would like to help out, even if you can't stop by every week, please contact us by clicking the Contact Us link below.  This is a great opportunity for kids and teens who need extra service hours for school and other organizations.

SUNDAY MORNING PHONE VOLUNTEER NEEDED:  Please consider giving your time to answer phones on Sunday mornings during worship.  If you are interested in this helpful volunteer opportunity, please contact the church office.  Please contact us at StMatthews@StMatthewsUMC.org or call the church office at 703-978-3500.

Studying Social Principles of United Methodism - What is the position of the United Methodist Church on the social and political questions that challenge contemporary Christians? Rediscovery class is beginning a seven-session study of the United Methodist Social Principles on Sunday, January 14. Join us at 9:45  in room 302 for a lively discussion of these principles set forth by General Conference.

Cuban Mission Trip 2012 - St. Matthew's has been involved in the Cuban mission since 1996 and 2012 will be no different.  Anyone interested in traveling to Cuba to help build churches, parsonages and retirement homes; while getting to know the wonderful Cuban people, this is your opportunity!  This year's trip will be in the late May to early June time frame for 10-12 days.  You must be 21 to travel to Cuba and no experience is required.  Anyone interested please contact Pete Peters at  fpeters1@cox.net.  Spaces are limited, so don't hesitate!

HEADING OUT WITH HONEYCUTT: Library of Congress

Rescheduled for Saturday, February 25th!

Please check the Get Connected section of the St. Matthew's website (http://www.stmatthewsumc.org/involved.php) on the morning of the 25th for any possible weather delays or cancellations)

Please sign up online for the rescheduled date of Feb. 25th regardless of whether you initially signed up for the original date, Jan. 22nd. 

The Library of Congress can be said to be the nation’s premier cultural institution. St. Matthew’s member Lyle Minter has worked at the LC for more than 20 years and will offer a unique insider’s perspective on the nation’s library. He will explain the Jefferson Building’s magnificent architecture, profile the methods the Library uses to collect research materials from all countries of the world, and show off some of America’s Treasures (maps, books, documents, photographs, and films). It will be a wonderful morning that will demonstrate that the earth and all who dwell there have worth and value and can make contributions to uncovering truth and knowledge.

Cost: Free
Date:  FEBRUARY 25th
Time: 11:00 am -12:30pm  (If you are meeting Denise to ride on the metro together - please be at the Vienna Metro Station at 9:30 AM)
Where: Library of Congress: 10 First Street, SE Washington, DC 20540  (The group will meet under the steps at the carriageway entrance to the ground floor of the Jefferson Building)

Walking Directions from the Capitol South Metro Station: Exit the Capitol South Metro station (there is only one way out) and walk straight ahead up First Street, SE (up the hill), crossing C Street SE, walking between the Cannon House Office Building and the Library of Congress James Madison Building, and then cross Independence Avenue SE.  The Library of Congress Jefferson Building will now be on your right.   A Coat Room is available.