Come along with Beth Moore on a journey to get to know both the man and the book of James. You will never be the same again. Topics include: joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the dangers of the tongue, humility, and prayer.

Please contact Cathy Fuller or Donna Noonan for more information.

Get to know other Saint Matthew guys in a low-key, casual atmosphere. Attendees can talk about their lives and the Bible, while sipping on a craft brew or your favorite non-alcoholic beverage.

Please contact Phil Gomez for more information.

If setting personal "property lines" that influence all areas of your life - physically, emotionally, and spiritually - has been challenging for you, then this 10-week Boundaries class may be just right for you. This DVD course is based on the bestselling book, Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend.

Please contact Harriette Heibel or Morgan Murray for more information.

Join fellow Saint Matthew women in a study and discussion group based around the ELCA's Social Statement on Women and Justice and how it applies to us and our community. 

Please contact Tami Gomez or Juliana Basil for more information.

Taking a break for the Winter, but will start meeting regularly again in the Spring!

Get to know your fellow Saint Matthew adults. Friends welcome! Join us for casual walks around our beautiful surrounding neighborhood. Share ways to have balance in your life and keep in step with the spirit.

Please contact Marty Campbell or Jenny Hammond for more information.

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 starting in October on Friday at noon (and a couple of times a year on Saturday morning). Afterwards, we will enjoy some grub and a round at The Greenery to share our experiences.

Please contact Gerry Long or Kevin Morgan for more information.

An adult bible study/small group for women, focusing on God's life-changing wisdom, compassion, and grace. We emphasize understanding and care for others as well as self-care.

Please contact Ann Clausen for more information.

Dine with Nine is an opportunity to bring the Saint Matthew community together around dinner tables of nine. These casual potluck meals provide a welcoming place for adults to share our stories and build friendships. Table hosts will open their homes four Sunday evenings, rotating guests weekly.

Stay tuned 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.

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.

Wine, Women, & the Word is a group of great ladies experiencing the joys of mid-life. Over the year are four studies and one summer event. This is a "not so small" group with book formats that make it easy if someone can't attend all sessions. In the Fall, we will be studying the book, Praying Over God's Promises: The Lost Art of Taking Him at His Word, by Thomas R. Yeakley.

Please contact Renate Schoenberg for more information.

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 or Sylvia Ortlieb for more information.

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. This is a 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.

Learning to Pray the Scriptures is the practice of Lectio Divina. There are currently three Lectio groups at Saint Matthew. If you are interested in starting a new group, please contact Lin Ashlock for guidance.

Please contact Lin Ashlock or Tracy Delony for more information.

Come have breakfast while studying scripture and getting to know other Saint Matthew men. The Black Bear Diner group has been meeting for more than 20 years. Feel free to attend every week or whenever your schedule permits! 

Please contact Duane Ludwig for more information.

Join us at Buttercup Pantry as we come together to look at faith, learn about God's love, and gain understanding about who we are called to be in Jesus. We are an open and ongoing group and you are welcome to join us whenever you can make it!

Each week we read and discuss a short text by various authors along with a Bible passage. This is followed by a time of sharing prayer requests. Periodically we also serve in various outreach opportunities. 

Please contact Jerry Hanson for more information.

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 Phyllis Arthur for more information.

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." 

Please contact Lynnie Morgan 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.

The Priscilla Circle is a women's small group that has been meeting for decades that do different bible and book studies together.

Please contact Barbara Crews at 925.933.5674 for more information.

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.