This is an open community of people in all stages in the spiritual journey who share life together while seeking to deepen their affection for Christ and their understanding of how to "walk in a manner worthy of His calling." 

We're studying a new book called, "Jesus Outside the Lines: A Way Forward for Those Who Are Tired of Taking Sides" by Scott Sauls.  Polarizing, us-against-them discussions divide us and distract us from thinking clearly and communicating lovingly with others. Scott Sauls, like many of us, is weary of the bickering and is seeking a way of truth and beauty through the conflicts. Jesus Outside the Lines presents Jesus as this way. You can purchase the book here.

Please contact Leslie Holst for more information.

Dine with Nine is an opportunity to bring the Saint Matthew community together around brunch/lunch tables of nine. These casual potluck meals provide a welcoming place to share our stories and build friendships. Table hosts will open their homes, rotating guests each month. Participants will bring a dish to share and have the opportunity to meet people in the Saint Matthew community.

Please contact Debbie Kent for more information.

Separation and divorce are tough. Too many decisions to make, too many emotions to navigate. If you are like most people who are contemplating or in the midst of separation and/or divorce, you may not have someone to speak with who understands what you're going through.

DivorceCare groups meet all over the Bay Area and includes a DVD series for discussion on topics including: How to find help, facing anger, depression, loneliness, financial planning, new relationships, dealing with children, forgiveness- to name a few. Visit their website to find a meeting location and time that work for you.

Please contact Harriette Heibel for more information.

The Early Risers greet every Wednesday morning with reading God's Word and by asking for His direction and guidance to glean what He wants us to know. 

The time is divided between directed Bible reading and prayer. The group is always open to new participants and invites anyone who wants to explore God's daily presence and the application of His Word in their daily lives to join. 

Please contact Gwen Ross for more information.

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Begins January 19th: Join your fellow Saint Matthew women for a small group gathering to discuss a mixture of articles, theological reflections, devotions and stories of comfort and challenge that help you grow in faith and engage in ministry and action.

Please contact Elaine Stephenson for more information.

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Join your fellow Saint Matthew men for casual golf outings for all levels. We will meet at the Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek once a month. Afterwards, we will enjoy some grub and a round at The Greenery to share our experiences.

Please contact Kevin Morgan for more information.

GriefShare is a 13-week program designed to assist those that have had recent losses using videos from grief experts and through meaningful discussion.

For more on GriefShare, visit their website. Cost is $15 for the workbook.

Please contact Linda Cole or Erick Onishi for more information.

Come design and create clothes for those in need- girls' dresses and shorts for boys. We meet once a month to sew, but you can also just cut out fabric, pin on trims, put in elastic, or iron. Join in this labor of love!

We have supplies ready to go, but always need gently used sheets and pillowcases as well as any trims and fabrics you might have or wish to donate!

Please contact Sue Lape for more information.

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Learning to Pray the Scriptures is the practice of Lectio Divina. There are currently four closed Lectio groups at Saint Matthew. 

If you are interested in joining the Lectio Divina community and creating a new group, please contact Tracy Delony.

Please contact Lin Ashlock or Tracy Delony for more information.

A new session of Sunday afternoon Lectio Divina is happening in November and December in Clayton! Meets 3-4pm on 11/8, 11/22, 12/6 and 12/20 There is no homework for this group. Participants should plan to wear masks and practice physical distancing.

Please contact Jen Pelosi for more information.

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The Piecemakers Quilters have been meeting at Saint Matthew for more than 20 years. The quilters gather weekly - stitching together quilts made with love, service to others, and to God. 

Join your fellow Saint Matthew women for a small group casual gathering for women of all levels. You may work on your own project, or help make quilts and receiving blankets for the Layette Ministry.

Please contact Sharon Mazanac for more information.

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The Saint Matthew Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of knitters and crocheters who create beautiful prayer shawls - many including the triune stitch representing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The shawls are prayed over and given to those in need of feeling wrapped up in God's love, the abiding peace of Jesus, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. This casual group is for all levels. Beginners are welcome, and we will help guide you along. 

Please contact Ann Dunn for more information.

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The Priscilla Circle is a women's small group that loves exploring our faith with friends, both new and old. While we have been meeting for decades, new faces are very, very welcome!

Please contact Barbara Crews at 925.933.5674 for more information.

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Saturday Morning Men Begins January 9th: How do you pray? How should you pray? The Saturday Morning Men’s group will begin a study of what today is called the Lord’s Prayer beginning on January 9th. We meet by Zoom from 7:30-8:30 am. This study calls for some advance preparation including listening to a Podcast before each session, please contact Rob Pattison via email or phone 925-984-5578 to learn how to obtain the study materials. 

Please join this weekly small group by clicking here.

Meeting ID: 833 6046 5360

Password: 938744

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Join your fellow Saint Matthew women for a small group service gathering on Tuesday mornings. 

On the second Friday of each month we provide a meal for YEAH, a year round shelter for 18-25 year olds. We also prepare snack bags to carry a person through the day. Our other service is organizing the all congregation Layette Ministry contributions for the County Hospital in Martinez. 

Please contact Barbara Groenveld for more information.

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The Visiting Care Team has a heart for showing Christ's love and compassion through visiting the sick, home-bound, and hospitalized Partners in Mission and friends of Saint Matthew as needed.

This team meets regularly, about once every two months, for training on how to visit, to pray for our care partners and each other, and to offer support to each other around our visiting ministry.

Please contact Tami Gomez for more information.

Walk and Talk meets every other week for a short devotion and casual conversation. Walkers of all ages and paces are welcome! Please practice social distancing when we are together and wear your face mask as we visit and as we walk. Our next walk is Saturday, January 23rd. Please let group leader Lisa Bell know if you plan to join by emailing her at lisabell9@comcast.net. For more information about this or future Walk and Talks, please email or call Lisa at (707) 771-5606.

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Wine, Women and the Word begins January 6th: the study will be, "The Life of Jesus", part of the Deeper Connection series by Rose Publishing. It is 6 weeks long and will start on January 6th & end the week before Ash Wednesday. Contact Renate for more information.

Please contact Renate Schoenberg for more information.

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