Posts by Doug West
Community Comida — Cinco de May
You guessed it…Sunday May 5, 3:00-6:00pm
Let us come together as a community again with our neighbors to laugh, sing, play, and of course enjoy some delicious food. Since it is Cinco de Mayo, we will be serving a Mexican
Visioning Process Update — March 10
The LEAD Dream Team has been busy actively listening to our neighbors – various agencies in our community – to learn the challenges and successes they see on a daily basis in and around Hanover.
On March 16 and 17, …
Read MorePalm Sunday Weekend Through Easter at St. Matthew
From Palms to Resurrection
We will be making PALM CROSSES on Saturday morning, March 23, in the Upper Room, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending when we have made 600 palm crosses!
It will be great fun! If you do …
Read MoreIntroducing the Summer Internship Program
St. Matthew is creating an exciting opportunity for young adults by offering two paid internship positions. During this 9 week internship, the interns will:
- Gain leadership skills in a variety of ministries
- Enhance the summer ministries of St. Matthew
- Increase
Bowling Party for Children’s Choirs
It is soon time for our children’s choirs bowling party. This year we will meet at the South Hanover Lanes bowling center (near the Walmart on Baltimore Street) on Sunday, March 10 from 11:45-1:00. The children can bowl one …
Read MoreNew Congregational Council Installation — January 14
Congregational Council members and officers for 2024 were installed at the 10:30 service on Sunday, January 14: John Mancini as president; Sara Staub, vice president; Kelli Reed, secretary; and Bob Curlen as treasurer. Welcome to Lee Baughman, Charley Lidard, Carolyn …
Read MoreLenten Dinner Church and Bible Study
This year our Lenten Theme will be, Pray This Way. In keeping with that theme, Ash Wednesday will be followed by Dinner Church on Wednesday evenings during Lent.
Dinner Church Back During Lent
Beginning Wednesday, February 21, all are welcome …
Read MoreUpcoming Women’s Retreat
Leaning Into God's Blessings
Women’s Retreat at St. Matthew
Saturday, March 2, 2024 9 am - 3 pm
Guest Speaker: Leanne Hadley
Leanne is an ordained elder in the UMC, national and international spiritual retreat leader, advocate for children and
Super Bowl Day Intergenerational Event
That’s right! This special Intergenerational Faith Connection Event is set for Super Bowl Sunday, February 11, 9:30-10:20 a.m. You can’t make the game-winning touchdown if you’re sitting on the sidelines. We will learn that God wants us to get into …
Read MoreHoly Communion Milestone
Taking your first communion is a special moment in someone’s life of faith, and you are invited to prepare for and celebrate this milestone with us. All ages are welcome to participate in this milestone. If you aren’t sure whether …
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