SUNDAY SCHOOL

St. Matthew's Sunday School is designed to provide your children with the building blocks of Christianity while you enjoy worship service at the same time.

9:30 AM - In-person

Designed for Ages Kindergarten - 8th grade
Offered September - May

On Communion Sundays (1st Sunday of the month) children are encouraged to stay in service with their parents so they may partake in Communion. There are interactive bulletins and activity packets available for the children's use on these Sundays.

If you are interested in volunteering with Sunday School, email Caitlin, our Director of Education, at ccasey@stmatthewsvf.org

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Every Sunday morning during worship, a Children's Message is given by one of our volunteers. This is a time for children to come to the altar during worship for a short lesson.  Parents and guardians are welcome to come up front to sit with a small or shy child. This way, children are given the chance to experience a full worship service that includes communion.

If you are interested in giving a Children’s Message, email Caitlin, our Director of Education, at ccasey@stmatthewsvf.org

NURSERY/TODDLER ROOM

Nursery care is available for infants through age three to be cared for while their adult attends worship. However, children of any age are always welcome to attend the worship services.

YOUTH GROUP

Youth Group at St. Matthews is propelled by the vision of the church to help our youth Gather, Grow, & Go. We do this by gathering together regularly, growing our faith, and going out to share the love we receive.

We believe that the youth are not only the future of the church, but the present reality of how Christ is moving and alive today in our world. As such, we strive to take seriously the needs of students and parents while creating space for fun and friendship. We aim to treat students like the growing people they are and to join them and parents on their journey of life, faith, and in their personal connection with the church.

Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 6pm, and bring a friend!

Designed for students in 6th - 12th grade
Offered September - May of each year

For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering with our youth, contact Caitlin, our Director of Education, at ccasey@stmatthewsvf.org

Youth Group Events

February 23 - Inside Out 2 Workshop

March 9 - Canvas Painting Party

March 23 - Inside Out 2 Workshop

Join us for a painting class with Emily Hartung as she goes through a step-by-step painting process! All levels of experience and talent are welcome. $5 coverage cost per student to cover materials. Space is limited, so register now!

(Parents note: this event will happen concurrently with the Inside Out 2 Workshops, so come ready to stay and learn while your students paint and have fun!)

CONFIRMATION

St Matthew’s is partnering with Berwyn UMC and Paoli UMC to offer a confirmation class to the youth of our congregations. The class will meet late Sunday afternoons (4 pm) beginning mid February and continuing through the spring. Confirmation is designed to teach the basics of the Christian faith and United Methodism to our youth. Any youth in the 7th grade or higher is welcome to participate. Please contact Pastor John by email: pastorjohn@sstmatthewsvf.org, or phone: 610-688-7055, with questions or to sign up.