Saint Matthew’s Parish Fellowship Commission

The Fellowship Commission is intended as a place of hospitality and friendship for parishioners, and acts as an ambassador or greeter for those new to Saint Matthew’s. The Commission hosts several social events during the year to promote fellowship within the church community, and to help new parishioners deepen their sense of relationship in our parish. Whether serving as members of the Fellowship Commission or attending an event which we sponsor, we are often the first social experience for many members of the parish.

Fellowship Events & Activities

Foyer Group Kick-Off Dinner

The popular Foyer Group program gathers interested people into randomly selected groups to foster fellowship in the parish. The groups meet once a month at members’ homes. The Fellowship Commission prepares a kick-off dinner in the fall to give the groups their first opportunity to meet and plan their first dinner

Date and Time: Friday, October 26, 2007 at 6:30pm

Location: The Parish Center at Saint Matthew’s

Christmas Luncheon

The holiday season kicks off on a high note at this delightful luncheon held in the Sprague Center. The Fellowship Commission hosts a festive meal complete with crystal, china and linens and entertainment by the 1st grade class of the Parish school and Saint Matthew’s very own Sultans of String.

Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 12:00 noon

Location: Sprague Center at Saint Matthew’s

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Pancake Supper This traditional last feast before the beginning of Lent is a fun evening for the entire family. Enjoy a supper of pancakes and sausages, with Mardi Gras-themed crafts and games for the children.

Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 5:30 pm

Location: The Parish Center at Saint Matthew’s

Lenten Soup Nights

The Lenten Soup Night Series provides an opportunity for participants to gather together in community to call to mind the solemnity of the season of Lent, listen to an informative presentation, and to share a simple communal meal.

Dates: February 13, 2008, February 27, 2008, and March 12, 2008 – all events begin at 6:00 pm

Location: The Parish Center at Saint Matthew’s

Maundy Thursday Foot Washing and Pre-Service Supper

This event takes place the on Thursday before Easter, to commemorate the Last Supper and to re- enact Jesus’ washing of his disciples’ feet. After a simple meal and foot washing, the evening will conclude with the Maundy Thursday Liturgy at 7:30 pm.

Date Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 5:30 pm

Location: Sprague Center (The Maundy Thursday Liturgy follows, in the Church)

Reception Following The Great Vigil of Easter

A champagne and dessert reception is hosted by the Fellowship Commission following The Great Vigil of Easter, the great celebration of the Resurrection of Christ and the most joyful and beautiful of the Church’s liturgies. This is a very special evening.

Date: March 22, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Location: Church patio

Spring Luncheon

Spring Luncheon Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing afternoon at this very popular event, which includes a delicious lunch, raffle and an Outreach presentation on the meadow. It is a great time to catch up with each other, for newcomers to make acquaintances, and to learn more about one of Saint Matthew’s outreach partner organizations.

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Location: The Meadow

Pentecost Reception

Celebrate the birthday of the church at a reception with cake following the Sunday morning services on the Feast of Pentecost.

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008

Location: Church Patio

Refreshments after Service

Fellowship coordinates refreshments following the 10:15 am Sunday morning services throughout the year.

How to Join

Requirements

Those of us serving on the Fellowship Commission are often some of the first people to meet and welcome Saint Matthew’s newest members. As such, there are several expectations we have in order to make this experience enjoyable.

Members need to attend the monthly meeting to support each other, and to enhance coordination of the events.
Each member will be responsible for co-chairing one event and helping out on two others.}
As ambassadors for those coming to Saint Matthew’s, it is important that members attend church frequently, if not regularly so that people can see you and get to know you, and so you can do the same for others.

New Member Reception

New Member Reception Fellowship hosts a reception in the spring to celebrate the past year’s events and to introduce and welcome new members to the Commission.

Date: Monday, May 26, 2008

Location: Founders’ Patio

New members are also welcome at the Fellowship Commission’s kick-off meeting in the fall on October 5, 2007 and at meetings throughout the year.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about the Fellowship Commission or any of the events or meeting dates, please contact the Parish Office at (310) 454-1358.

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