The CGS program year begins Sunday, September 15th @ 9:00 a.m. The CGS classes are available for children from age 3 through 5th grade.
Weaving God’s Promises (Middle School) | This scripture-based program is designed specifically for Middle School aged youth (6th through 8th grades) or those preparing for confirmation. Our program year begins Sunday, September 15th @ 9:00 a.m., meeting in Father Rodney’s office.
September is almost here, and with it the imminent start of the school year. Students and teachers, please bring your school bags to services on August 27th for a special blessing for the upcoming year.
The start of the program year is almost upon us! Youth education classes begin on September 10th @ 9:00 a.m. The CGS Sunday School groups (ages 3 through Grade 5) meet in the modular building, and the Decision Point group will meet in the conference room.
All children in nursery school through middle school are invited to be a part of our Christmas pageant on Saturday, December 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Performed during our Family Service on Christmas Eve, the pageant gives children an opportunity to participate in a centuries-old tradition, a wonderful celebration of the nativity. For those who cannot attend physically, the pageant will be livestreamed on both Facebook and YouTube.
If you have children who would like to be in the pageant, please sign up by going to bit.ly/SMEC-ChristmasPageant2022
Questions? Please contact Janine Moyer Buesgen via email.
After a summer hiatus, Sunday School programs will resume on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to join our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Those in grades 6th to 8th are welcome to our Weaving God’s Promises program. Please register youth by going to https://tinyurl.com/SMECSundaySchoolSignUp.
Blessing of the Backpacks: All students are encouraged to bring their school backpacks this Sunday! Father Rodney will bless backpacks at each of the services.
Sunday School Open House: Don’t forget to stop by the atriums (in the modular building) after the 9:00 service. All are welcome to stop by, meet the teachers, and either tour the space for the first time, or reacquaint yourselves with the area and the program. Sunday School registration forms will be available, or you can go here: https://tinyurl.com/SMEC-CGS-REG to register online.
Middle School Open House: Stop by Father Rodney’s office (future conference room!) after the 9:00 service to meet the teachers, and learn about our dedicated program for the middle school age youth, called Weaving God’s Promises.
This month we are once again offering families a flexible and vibrant pre-recorded lesson and activities! Families with children aged 16 months through Grade 5 can:
You can watch our lesson by clicking here which will direct you to Wistia. Materials with everything you need for our activities can be found outside the lower parking lot entrance of Saint Matthew’s throughout the next few weeks.
We know Sunday School is not the same without physically gathering together in the atria. It is our hope to gather outdoors sometime soon. For now, we pray our pre-recorded lessons help you and your child continue on the journey of faith while we remain physically apart.
May God bless you,
The CGS Team
Saint Matthew’s Church, Maple Glen
This month we are once again offering families a flexible and vibrant pre-recorded lesson and activities! Families with children aged 16 months through Grade 5 can:
You can watch our lesson by clicking here which will direct you to Wistia. Materials with everything you need for our activities can be found outside the lower parking lot entrance of Saint Matthew’s throughout the next few weeks.
We know Sunday School is not the same without physically gathering together in the atria. It is our hope to gather outdoors sometime soon. For now, we pray our pre-recorded lessons help you and your child continue on the journey of faith while we remain physically apart.
May God bless you,
The CGS Team
Saint Matthew’s Church, Maple Glen
Dear Sunday Schoolers and Parents!
This Holy Week, we are pleased to offer families a flexible and vibrant pre-recorded lesson and activity! Families with children aged 16 months through Grade 5 can:
You can watch our lesson and view the step-by-step instructions by clicking here which will direct you to Wistia. Materials with everything you need for our activity can be found in the lower parking lot entrance of Saint Matthew’s throughout the next few weeks.
We then welcome you to join us for our Liturgy of the Light service on Saturday, April 3 at 6 p.m. This service will be offered both in-person and livestreamed. If you are interested in attending in-person, please RSVP here. The livestream will be accessible on the parish’s Facebook page.
We know Sunday School is not the same without physically gathering together in the atria. It is our hope to gather outdoors sometime soon. For now, we pray our pre-recorded lessons help you and your child continue on the journey of faith while we remain separated.
May God bless you,
Linda, Judy, and the CGS Team
Father Rodney and Anthony invite all adults, children, and youth to join us for a special Stations of the Cross service being held this Friday, March 5 at 7:00 PM. If you are unfamiliar with the stations, or are unsure if they are suitable for your family, take a look at the resource below.
We pray that you or your family will consider joining us. Click here to access our service this Friday at 7:00 PM.
Stations FAQ
What are Stations of the Cross?
A journey-story that invites individuals to walk with Jesus to the very foot of the cross. Especially common on the Fridays in Lent, the Stations are a series of short devotions where we read scripture, observe sacred art, and reflect on the crucifixion.
Where does the tradition come from?
After the death and resurrection of Jesus, it is said his mother Mary would walk where her son had walked on his journey to the cross – pausing here and there to recall something that had happened at that spot. From these walks grew the early Christian practice of walking the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, a tradition that continues to this day.
Why do we observe the Stations?
The community of faith has been walking the stations for centuries, and the tradition enables individuals to make a spiritual pilgrimage through Jerusalem without really being there.
Should my child or youth attend the stations?
We hope so! While the stations are not for everyone, our aim is to introduce the story of Jesus’ crucifixion in an accessible, developmentally sound fashion. If your child has attended our CGS program in the past, they have encountered the story before. Please note: there may be challenging moments for young participants. We invite parents with children to stick around after the devotion to ask questions and wonder with us.
Click here to join us this Friday 3/5 at 7:00 PM. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to Anthony or +Rodney. We hope to see you there!