Bible Study & Christian Formation
We offer several opportunities for Bible Study and Christian Formation for Adults.
We have Bible Study after our service at 10 am on Wednesdays.
The Episcopal Church offers an online study group that includes study questions, the Sunday lessons and opportunity to post and read comments and participate. www.episcopalchurch.org/107902_116094_ENG_HTM.htm
We offer several opportunities for Bible Study and Christian Formation for Adults.
We have Bible Study after our service at 10 am on Wednesdays.
The Episcopal Church offers an online study group that includes study questions, the Sunday lessons and opportunity to post and read comments and participate. www.episcopalchurch.org/107902_116094_ENG_HTM.htm
DIOCESE OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Bement/Waterfield Educational Grants
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE? The purpose of the Bement/Waterfield Educational Grants is to help young people who are active in the Episcopal Church to pursue their educational goals after secondary school.
WHERE GRANTS MAY BE USED? Grants may be used at accredited training and technical institutions as well as for undergraduate study at 2-and 4 year accredited colleges.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Young people who are active members of parishes and missions in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts are eligible to apply for grants. All applicants must have the approval and endorsement of their parish clergy, or in the case of no clergy, the parish warden.
HOW DOES ONE APPLY? Applicants may obtain forms from the Diocesan Website at www.diocesewma.org Click on Documents and Forms, and then on Grant Opportunities.
OR
by writing to the: B/W Educational Grants Committee Diocese of Western Mass 37 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01103
Please see the following brochures for more information:
Bement/Waterfield Educational Grants
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE? The purpose of the Bement/Waterfield Educational Grants is to help young people who are active in the Episcopal Church to pursue their educational goals after secondary school.
WHERE GRANTS MAY BE USED? Grants may be used at accredited training and technical institutions as well as for undergraduate study at 2-and 4 year accredited colleges.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Young people who are active members of parishes and missions in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts are eligible to apply for grants. All applicants must have the approval and endorsement of their parish clergy, or in the case of no clergy, the parish warden.
HOW DOES ONE APPLY? Applicants may obtain forms from the Diocesan Website at www.diocesewma.org Click on Documents and Forms, and then on Grant Opportunities.
OR
by writing to the: B/W Educational Grants Committee Diocese of Western Mass 37 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01103
Please see the following brochures for more information:
| bement_scholarship_announcements.january___february_2020.pdf |
| bement_scholarship_information_sheet.2020.pdf |
| bement_scholarship_brochure.2020.pdf |
Christian Education & Youth Group
About our Church School
Sunday School Superintendent: Karen Baldwin
Sunday School Superintendent: Karen Baldwin
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Important: SAINT MATTHEW’S CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM. Please complete at your earliest convenience.
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Monthly Schedule:
1st Sunday Family Service – no classes
2nd Sunday Classes
3rd Sunday Classes with Children’s Chapel
4th Sunday Classes & during Coffee hour our children will decorate place cards for the Friendship Dinner to be held later that day
Saint Matthew's Youth Group will be rebuilding as the world emerges from the lockdown phase of the pandemic. The 30-hour famine is in the planning stages. Stay tuned!
Classes are offered for children ages five through high school.
"First Sunday" Family Services are held on the first Sunday of the month (with few exceptions) and the "extended day" programming on the third Sunday of each month (children stay in church school for the entire morning, receiving Communion in the Chapel at the close of the worship service, and rejoining their families in the Parish Hall). If you have a child you would like to enroll in Saint Matthew’s Church School, please speak with Karen Baldwin, Church School Superintendent.
A note to parents: ALL of our Church School Staff are required to attend “Safe Church” Training, and to encourage “Safe Church” practices, to help keep ALL of Saint Matthew’s children safe. If you would like to know more about the “Safe Church” training and policies, please speak with the Rector.
"First Sunday" Family Services are held on the first Sunday of the month (with few exceptions) and the "extended day" programming on the third Sunday of each month (children stay in church school for the entire morning, receiving Communion in the Chapel at the close of the worship service, and rejoining their families in the Parish Hall). If you have a child you would like to enroll in Saint Matthew’s Church School, please speak with Karen Baldwin, Church School Superintendent.
A note to parents: ALL of our Church School Staff are required to attend “Safe Church” Training, and to encourage “Safe Church” practices, to help keep ALL of Saint Matthew’s children safe. If you would like to know more about the “Safe Church” training and policies, please speak with the Rector.
JOIN THE FUN...HELP RESTART THE YOUTH GROUP!!!
Photos from 2017