Kids, send your parents out for the night and join us in the Teen Center for dinner, games, crafts, movie, snacks, and fun with friends! Kids' Night Out is a community event open to all kids aged 1-11!

This event will be held Saturday, April 20th, from 4:30-8:00 pm, in the Teen Center at Saint Matthew (399 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek). Dinner will be served between 5:00-5:30 pm.

Cost for the evening is $35 per child /$55 per family, and pre-registration is required. No walk-ins can be accepted.

This event is full.

For more info, contact Sue Burke, Children's Minister, at sueb@saintmatthew.org or phone (925) 932-1955 x120

If you want to engage our new strategic plan, we have an upcoming Next Steps Gathering on April 14th at 5:30 pm in the Teen Center, with dinner and childcare provided. This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about all the ways our community has been living in our strategic framework and allow you to get involved in a micro-volunteering opportunity that’s meaningful to you. We invite everyone to attend to discern how we can help further the strategic plan using our gifts and abilities.

Explore a variety of transportation alternatives available in the area, from accessible public transit options to rideshare and other local services. Learn valuable tips on planning outings, managing grocery shopping, and staying socially connected in your community. Empower yourself with the knowledge and resources to navigate this new chapter with confidence and ease. Let’s journey together beyond the driver’s seat!

Our speaker for this event is David Benet of Mobility Matters.
https://www.mobilitymatterscc.com/

This is a free event, a light lunch will be provided.
Event sponsored by Melanie Henry of Driver Cognitive Assessment Center.
https://www.dcacbayarea.com/

Celebrate Easter Sunday with Us!

March 31st | 8:30 AM (nursery available) & 10:00 AM (regular kids programming)

Join our community for Easter Sunday services filled with joy, hope, and inclusivity. Everyone is welcome as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ together!

Celebrate Easter Sunday with Us!

March 31st | 8:30 AM (nursery available) & 10:00 AM (regular kids programming)

Join our community for Easter Sunday services filled with joy, hope, and inclusivity. Everyone is welcome as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ together!

March 30th | 6:30 PM

Experience the tranquil beauty of our courtyard as we gather for a special Holy Saturday service. Join us for a time of quiet reflection, prayer, and anticipation as we await the joy of Easter morning.

You're invited to our Annual Easter Eggstravaganza!

There will be a free pancake breakfast, small group egg hunts every 15 minutes, crafts, bouncy houses, and more! Save the date for Saturday, March 30, from 9-11am, grab a friend or your family, and join us! All are welcome to attend this free community event!

Want to volunteer? Click here for opportunities to help out at the event.

March 29th | 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Join us for a time of contemplation as we honor the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

March 29th | 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Join us for a time of contemplation as we honor the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Childcare will be available at the 5pm service.

We invite kids from ages 4-7 to come and talk about who Jesus is and how sharing Holy Communion together is one way we can experience Jesus' love and sacrifice in a very personal way. We will first share lunch after worship on the 3rd, and families will learn together through discussion and hands-on activities.

Sunday, March 3, from 11:30am-12:45pm for lunch and instructional class

First Communion Celebration to follow on March 17 during the 10am worship (Invite your friends and family to come celebrate this milestone with your family!)

Questions? Contact Sue Burke, Children’s Minister.

Pull out the green sweater, pin on a shamrock, and join your friends at the Saint Patrick’s Day Mix and Mingle. Enjoy a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner, play a couple of games to find out just how Irish you really are, and bring your gold coins to purchase a fun treasure at the Leprechaun silent auction. The silent auction features a good bottle of wine, fun-filled gift boxes, symphony tickets, and other small gems. All proceeds will be used to offset the costs of 3rd Gen activities.

Sign up early, as space is limited! 

When: Friday March 15, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Where: Fellowship Hall at Saint Matthew

Cost: $20 per person, plus please bring a beverage to share.

Last day to sign up is March 8th.

Questions: Karen Ball at mkball285@att.net

As we age, our life stories become invaluable reservoirs of knowledge, memories, and lessons. This event is designed to explore the art of preserving these precious narratives, ensuring that the rich tapestry of a person’s life is documented and shared for generations to come. With interactive portions guided by the speaker, learn practical ways to capture your inner voice and experiences.

Our speaker for this event is Aviva Black of Family Love Letters.
https://familyloveletters.com/

This is a free event; a light lunch will be provided.
Event sponsor to be announced.

We invite kids from ages 4-7 to come and talk about who Jesus is and how sharing Holy Communion together is one way we can experience Jesus' love and sacrifice in a very personal way. We will first share lunch after worship on the 3rd, and families will learn together through discussion and hands-on activities.

Sunday, March 3, from 11:30am-12:45pm for lunch and instructional class

First Communion Celebration to follow on March 17 during the 10am worship (Invite your friends and family to come celebrate this milestone with your family!)

Questions? Contact Sue Burke, Children’s Minister.

Modern Elder Academy is the world’s first midlife wisdom school—and to a community built on spreading wisdom and navigating transitions together.

Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a calling. That’s certainly the case for the three co-founders of MEA—Chip Conley, Christine Sperber, and Jeff Hamaoui—who saw an opportunity to reframe aging and help people make the most of midlife, an era that lasts decades longer than it did a century ago.

From online courses to workshop retreats on the beach in Baja or on the newest campus in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Modern Elder Academy blends midlife wisdom and social science-based knowledge to help adults find—and focus on—their calling. MEA students learn from the brilliant minds and teachings of world-renowned experts across various fields to connect with and grow their own wisdom.

This workshop will help you recognize and embrace change and thrive in times of transition.

Join us for our 7pm Ash Wednesday service.

Can’t make it to service on Ash Wednesday? Meet us at Starbucks for Ash on the Street!

Join us for our traditional Ash Wednesday service at 11am.

Kids, send your parents out for the night and join us in the Teen Center for dinner, games, crafts, movie, snacks, and fun with friends! Kids' Night Out is a community event open to all kids age 1-11!

This event will be held Saturday, February 10 from 4:30-8:00 pm, in the Teen Center at Saint Matthew (399 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek). Dinner will be served between 5:00-5:30 pm.

Cost for the evening is $35 per child /$55 per family, and pre-registration is required. (No walk-ins are able to be accepted.)

Please note during registration if you have older siblings (12+) who would like to attend as Junior Leaders.

Registration will close when we reach capacity or February 7th, whichever comes first. We don't want cost to be a barrier to attendance and limited scholarships are available. For more info, contact Sue Burke, Children's Minister at sueb@saintmatthew.org or (925) 932-1955 x120.

This insightful event will underscore the crucial role of social connectivity in well-being and quality of life. As we explore the various dimensions of staying connected in today’s dynamic world, we will emphasize the positive impact on mental and emotional health, the cultivation of meaningful relationships, and the overall enhancement of a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle in the golden years.

Our speaker for this event is Annette Balter of Front Porch: https://covia.org/programs/well-connected/

This is a free event; a light lunch will be served.

Event sponsored by Christine Sevier of Creating New Hope, Senior Living Advisors: https://creatingnewhope.org/

Successful hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Chip Conley is on a mission to reframe our relationship with aging. As the founder of MEA, the world's first midlife wisdom school with regenerative communities, Conley is disrupting both the idea of higher education and senior living. He has both a BA and MBA from Stanford University and an Honorary Ph.D. in Psychology from Saybrook University. He’s been a TED speaker at the prestigious annual conference multiple times. MEA is the world's first ‘midlife wisdom school.’

Conley's 7th book, Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age, is about rebranding midlife to help people understand the upside of this often-misunderstood life stage, and he was asked to give a 2023 TED talk on the "midlife chrysalis.”

Join us on January 21st at 5pm for an evening with author and entrepreneur Chip Conley as he launches his new book, Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age.

This event will be followed by three workshop events focusing around the central themes of the Modern Elder Academy: navigating transitions, cultivating purpose, and owning wisdom.

After the hustle and bustle of preparing for the holiday season, after the gifts have been opened and enjoyed and all the signs of Christmas have been packed away for another year, it is finally time to slow down, take a breath, and relax. What better way to get some “me time” than lunch with your friends? Get away and join your 3rd Gen friends at Tomatina’s on January 16th at noon for a yummy casual lunch and good conversation. Space is limited. Feel free to bring a friend. Contact Karen Ball (mkball285@att.net or 925-285-8259) with any questions and for more information.  

Celebrate Christmas with us!

At 10am, we'll have our annual Family Nativity Service. This is a service specifically built for families! Imagine the Christmas pageants of your childhood but without the rehearsals. Little ones can choose to be an animal, shepherd, wiseman, angel, Mary, or Joseph. We have all the costumes you’ll need or bring your own costume! All costumes are welcome (Yes, even Spiderman, dinosaurs, or unicorns can be a part of the nativity!). We will tell the story of Christmas and invite your child to join us on stage. This is a one-of-a-kind experiential family service.

At 3, 5, & 7pm, join us as we gather for a candlelight Christmas Eve service featuring readings from the Christmas story and Christmas carols. A beautiful night to celebrate Emmanuel, Christ with us. Childcare will be available for children under six at all services.

(Please note: There will be no 8:30am Chapel service or regular 10am worship on Christmas Eve. Our regular 10am Sunday service is being replaced by the Family Nativity Service.)

The service for the “Darkest Night” is a time of sharing in hope. We sing, we listen, we light candles, and we share in silent meditation and reflection. We pray for a world of peace.

Please join us as we see the light of Christ break into the darkness.

If you have any questions or want more information, please get in touch with Tami Gomez at tamig@saintmatthew.org.

6th-12th graders: You're invited to our annual Christmas Party! Cookies, Christmas movies, giveaways, and games! Be sure to dress in your best Christmas cheer-wear.

Join us for our annual Christmas concert featuring our amazing worship team and special musical guests. Come Rock the Manger with friends and family as we celebrate Christmas by singing upbeat holiday favorites. This is not a silent night but a great party to welcome the celebration of Christmas. Bring your neighbors! Children and families are welcome!

Kids, send your parents out for the night, wear your coziest Christmas PJs, and join us in the Teen Center for a special Christmas-themed Kids’ Night Out! Dinner, games, Christmas-themed crafts, a Christmas movie, snacks, and fun with friends! Kids' Night Out is a community event open to all kids aged 1-11!

This event will be held Saturday, December 16, from 4:30-8:00 pm, in the Teen Center at Saint Matthew (399 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek). Dinner will be served between 5:00-5:30 pm.

Cost for the evening is $35 per child /$55 per family, and pre-registration is required. If you have older kids who would like to attend and help as junior leaders, please indicate that on the registration form.

We don't want cost to be a barrier to attendance and limited scholarships are available.

For more info, contact Sue Burke, Children's Minister: sueb@saintmatthew.org or (925) 932-1955 x120

We will be feasting on Nonna Mimi's pasta! All attendees will be asked to bring bread, salad, side dish, or dessert, along with a favorite beverage to share.

If you sign up to bring garlic bread, please bring it warmed and in something that can be placed upon the table.

If you bring a salad, side dish, or dessert, please make sure that you bring your own serving utensils.

If you have any questions, please contact Tim Philips at timp@saintmatthew.org. If you need any assistance with signing up, please call Mandi at the church office, 925-932-1955 ext. 116.

Bring your family and friends and join us for guided Christmas craft stations, pictures with Santa, Hot Cocoa, & Christmas treats!

Aging in Place

DECEMBER 5, 2023

11:30am - 1:00pm

Saint Matthew: 399 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA

Sensational Seniors™ Workshops and Saint Matthew present to you our monthly events featuring a free lunch and educational speaker.

THIS MONTHS TALK DESCRIPTION:

Event description coming soon...

Speaker:

Lorna Van Ackeren - Continuum Hospice

https://www.continuumhospice.com/