St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Maple Glen, Pennsylvania
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

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  • Readings and Reflections for the Third Sunday in Lent

     Exodus 3:1-15   1 Corinthians 10:1-13  Luke 13:1-9  Dear Friends, In Exodus 3, Moses “turns aside” to see the burning bush, and comes into the presence of the Holy God.  In this encounter God reveals his awareness of Israel’s suffering, and sends Moses to set them free.  Faced with his inadequacy for …Read More

  • Readings and Reflections for the Second Sunday in Lent

     Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Philippians 3:17-4:1  Luke 13:31-35 Dear Friends, In Genesis 15, The Lord comes to Abram in a vision and offers encouragement: “Do not be afraid…I am your shield…your reward will be very great.” But Abram laments to the Lord that he continues childless in spite of God’s promises to him.  …Read More

  • Readings and Reflections for the First Sunday of Lent

      Deuteronomy 26:1-11   Romans 10:8b-13   Luke 4:1-13   Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16   Dear Friends, Deuteronomy 26 describes a liturgy in which the worshiper presents the first fruits of the harvest in the promised land, reciting the story of Israel’s historic travels and escape from Egypt. Today this is observed among Jewish people as part of …Read More

  • Readings and Reflections for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany

      ·  Exodus 34:29-35 ·  2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 ·  Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a] Dear Friends, In Exodus, Moses returns from the encounter with God on the holy mountain, carrying the ten commandments.  The people are afraid of Moses because his face shines with the glory of God. He learns to place a veil over his face …Read More

  • Readings and Reflections for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

    Genesis 45:3-11, 15 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Dear Friends,   The reading from Genesis contains the dramatic moment when Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his own brothers, is reunited with them perhaps decades later in the land of Egypt.  He has risen to power and they are at Joseph’s …Read More

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Calendar

  • March 24, 2019  7:45 am - 8:30 am
    Traditional Eucharist

  • March 24, 2019  9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Holy Eucharist

  • March 24, 2019  9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Forum
     Parish Hall

  • March 24, 2019  9:00 am - 10:15 am
    Sunday School

  • March 24, 2019  10:00 am - 10:30 am
    Coffee Hour
     Parish Hall

  • March 24, 2019  10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Holy Eucharist

  • March 24, 2019  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Youth Dinner Church

    Dinner Church is a monthly offering where diocesan youth can come together to enjoy a meal, celebrate the Eucharist, and engage in a youth only conversation about tough topics in a safe and loving environment. This moveable feast will be hosted by a different parish in the diocese each month so that youth can get a glimpse into each other's lives, understand our similarities and differences, and share our love of God with each other.

  • March 25, 2019  9:00 am - 10:00 am
    NS Music

  • March 25, 2019  12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
    NS Kids in Motion

  • March 25, 2019  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    NS Music

  • March 26, 2019  9:00 am - 10:00 am
    NS Music

  • March 26, 2019  10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Knitwits Craft Group
     Parish Hall

  • March 26, 2019  12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
    NS Kids in Motion

  • March 27, 2019  9:00 am - 9:30 am
    NS Gym

  • March 27, 2019  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Arise Rehearsal

  • March 28, 2019  9:00 am - 9:30 am
    Morning Prayer

  • March 28, 2019  9:00 am - 9:30 am
    NS Gym

  • March 28, 2019  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Discovery Bible Study

  • March 28, 2019  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Adult Choir
     Choir Room