Thursday, August 27, 5:30 PM 

Organ Stop Pizza: 1149 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ

Join us for an evening of summer fun, music, and pizza as we gather at Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa! This all-ages event is begging for you to invite your neighbors and friends and sit next to someone you've never met. Each family pays their own way, but we'll all sit together at long tables to enjoy the fun and fellowship of breaking crust accompanied by organ, trumpets, puppets, and more. RSVP by August 20th!

View the menu: www.organstoppizza.com/menu/

Saturday, August 29, 1:30 - 3:30 PM – Parish Hall

Celebrate God's creation with the Creation Care Ministry at our Earth Day is Every Day event! Enjoy an afternoon of creativity, community, and sustainability with four fun upcycling projects:

🌎 Turn an old t-shirt into a reusable tote bag.

🌎 Create a decoration from a discarded CD.

🌎 Decorate a rock using old greeting cards.

🌎 Make garland and ornaments from old book pages, paper bags, or even worn sheet music.

We'll have supplies available, but you're encouraged to bring an old t-shirt, unwanted CDs, and a rock to personalize your creations. Torn or water-damaged sheet music also makes beautiful ornaments if you have some to share.

Bring up to 10 gently used books to exchange at our expanded book swap! Please plan to leave with the same number of books you bring so everyone has plenty of opportunities to discover something new.

🎟️ Raffle baskets will also be available! Tickets will be for sale at the event, with proceeds helping offset the cost of our recycling bin on campus.

Be sure you bring your reusable water bottle and join us as we find creative ways to reduce waste, reuse everyday items, and care for God's creation together.

Thursday, September 10, 5:00 PM – Parish Hall

Football season is back! Join Community Life for a fun evening of pizza, football, games, and fellowship as the NFL kicks off the season. Kickoff is at 5:35 pm when the 49ers take on the Rams. The game will be streaming in the Parish Hall and the courtyard, by the playground. Not a big football fan? No problem! We’ll also have board games available for those who would rather play than watch. You're welcome to stay until the conclusion of the game though many may choose to leave at half time. 

This gathering is a great opportunity to relax, meet new people, and enjoy some fellowship. Everyone is invited! Depending on interest, we may continue the fun with additional Football & Game Nights, either at the church or hosted in parishioners’ homes on a rotating basis. Come for the football, stay for the fellowship!

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly for pizza. A donation to help fund future activities can be made at the door or ONLINE. You’re also welcome to bring a potluck item to share.

Saturday, September 12, 9:30 AM – Parish Hall

After a summer break, the Daughters of the King will gather again on Saturday, September 12 at 9:30 AM in the Parish Hall. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month, September through May. All members, as well as anyone interested in learning more about this prayerful, service-driven ministry, are warmly invited.

Sunday, September 13 - All Services

Hooray for grandparents! Join us as we celebrate Grandparent’s Day at all services on Sunday, September 13! Children and youth are invited to bring their grandparents to church for a special blessing, and grandparents who regularly attend Saint Matthew’s are welcome to attend Children’s Chapel to see what makes this ministry so special—and maybe make some new memories along the way!

Sunday, September 13 - All Services

On Sunday, September 13, we will observe Camp Genesis Sunday at all services. Camp Genesis, held each summer at Chapel Rock in Prescott, offers a free week of camp for children ages 8–13 who have a family member in prison. At camp, kids worship, grow in faith, hike, kayak, climb, and simply enjoy being kids among peers who understand their experiences—all in a Christ-centered environment. We will Pass the Plate that day to support Camperships. The cost to send one child to camp this past summer was $520, but with the support of our church community, we can help make this life-changing experience possible. All loose cash or checks marked “Camp Genesis” will go toward Camperships. Online gifts can be made through September 14, 2026.

Sundays, 9/13, 9/20, 10/11 and 10/18, 12:30 PM

Are you and your child interested in learning more about Holy Communion? This fall, we're offering optional communion classes designed to deepen your understanding of this sacred practice. These classes are perfect for children aged 7-10 but are open to all elementary-aged children (1st grade and up).

Spaces are limited to 6 children per class, so be sure to register today!

Wednesday, September 16, 8:00 AM

Join Matthew's Crossing on Wednesday, September 16, for the 2nd Annual Matthew's Crossing Golf Tournament—a day of golf, fellowship, and giving back. As Matthew's Crossing celebrates 25 years of serving our community, this event will help provide emergency food boxes, weekend backpacks for students, and groceries for families experiencing food insecurity. Whether you register to play, become a sponsor, volunteer, or help spread the word, your support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of local families.

Sunday, September 20 - All Services

Join us in celebration of the Feast Day of St. Matthew by wearing red! St. Matthew, for whom our church is named, was a tax collector before being called by Jesus to follow Him. Often depicted in Christian art with a tax collector's booth or a pen and book, Matthew is recognized as the author of the Gospel of Matthew and provides a detailed account of Jesus’ life, teachings, death, and resurrection, emphasizing His role as the Messiah. As the patron saint of tax collectors, accountants, and bankers, Saint Matthew’s feast day is a time to reflect on his contributions to the early Christian community. How can we follow Jesus? Consider putting your time and talent to work with a ministry at Saint Matthew’s. Meet someone new at coffee hour, sign up to read, explore a study group you haven’t attended, or start your own group if you don’t find a topic or time that suits you. Rejoice in the Holy Spirit and follow your calling!

Sunday, September 27, 10:15 AM – The Living Room, C3

Are you new—or feeling new—to Saint Matthew’s? Join us for Newcomer Coffee on Sunday, September 27, from 10:15 to 11:00 AM in the Living Room (near the south side of the parking lot). This is a casual opportunity to meet ministry leaders, ask questions, and learn more about how to get involved. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy light refreshments—we look forward to meeting you! RSVP

Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM - Noon – Parish Hall

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with color, creativity, and remembrance! Join us for a special time of crafting and reflection as we learn about this meaningful tradition, create colorful papel picado, tissue paper cempasúchil and decorate calaveras, and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before the us.

Our crafts will be displayed around campus toward the end of October and then incorporated into our worship services on All Saints’ Day. You are also invited to contribute a photo of a loved one who has died to our ofrenda (altar of remembrance).

Sunday, October 4 - All Services

Join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of The Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi! Animals are welcome to attend any of our three services. The pet blessings will take place immediately after each service in the courtyard. Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends for a special blessing.

There will be a designated pet-free area at both services. Some outdoor seating may be available, weather permitting. If your pet has passed over the rainbow bridge, you may bring a photo for our remembrance table.

Be prepared for a joyful day!