Small Groups at
St. Matthew’s UMC
Feel free to contact the women’s circle leaders for more information and to find out how you can get involved. You are welcome to join any of our groups. Small groups can...
• Build a strong spiritual foundation
• Build lifelong friendships
• Make church personal and relatable
Elizabeth Circle
Contact: Ruth Ann Harrold ruth.ann.harrold@cox.net. Elizabeth Circle meets monthly during the day with speakers on a variety of topics. They support numerous missions and enjoy fun activities throughout the year. Most women in Elizabeth circle are retired and are senior adults.
Mary Circle
Contact: Amy Chai acerisken@gmail.com and Mandy Lloyd mandylloyd.cdci@gmail.com. Monthly Date/Time Varies. Many women in Mary Circle have school-aged children. They have a variety of programs throughout the year for fellowship, faith, and support.
Priscilla Circle
Contact Karen Cogan karen.cogan@verizon.net. Priscilla Circle is and active circle with events and activities for service and fun. Many in the group work and have children who are young adults.
St. Matthew’s United Methodist Men (UMM)
This organization exists to enrich the lives of a community of believers in Jesus Christ both within and outside of our church, to expand fellowship among the men of St. Matthew’s and to provide both physical and financial support for the mission, ministry, programs and facility needs of St. Matthew’s. Learn more by contacting Bruce Thomas at ebruce135@hotmail.com.
Sunday School Classes
The Knitters Hands Helping Humanity This group meets Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the library during the summer. This group changes the world by knitting together. Curious? Join this group and you will know what it means. POC Ruth Ann Harrold ruth.ann.harrold@cox.net.
Women of Faith We are a women’s support group and welcome those who would like to share in a confidential manner with women of similar challenges. This support group is open to all women of faith. During the summer we will meet the first and third Sunday of the month at 9:00 a.m. POC: Annette Landers landers.familynfx@gmail.com.
These Sunday School classes resume September 20th.
Apostles & Other Folks: Sunday school class uses videos to study biblical topics. This class meets Sundays at 10:15 a.m. in room 306. POC Bruce Thomas at ebruce135@hotmail.com.
The Way Forward Class: The Way Forward small group meets at 10:15 a.m. in room 302. We are committed to studying all aspects of equality and justice especially in the Christian context. It is also the home for the Reconciling Community at St. Matthew's. We are committed to studying all aspects of equality and justice especially in the Christian context. Contact karenschevalier@gmail.comfor more information.
The Sunday School Class for Parent: All parents of children and youth are invited to join this discussion-based class that meets on Sunday mornings at 10:15 a.m. in room 304 of the Adult Education wing. Parenting is one of the hardest jobs, but it is also the only job where we don't receive any formal training! Parenting can simultaneously be the most rewarding and the most exhausting part of our life. If you'd like to connect with other parents and grow in your faith journey, please join us! Our curriculum is a mix between bible study and discussions around parenting children and youth and caring for aging parents. Join us as we tackle what that means, and how to support and encourage one another in Christian love. POC: Mandy Lloyd mandylloyd.cdci@gmail.com
Children and Youth- Sunday School for children (K-5th grade), middle (6th-8th grade) school and high (9th-12th grade) schoolers. Children will be in room 107 on the main floor of the church in the Weekday School wing, and youth will be in room 201 and 202 down in the youth wing. Join us for learning, discussion, and community! Ask Katie all your questions. POC Katie Fritchman kfritchman@stmatthewsumc.org.