St. Matthews Episcopal Church

Ministry Name and
Contact or Converer

Ministry Description

• Numerous opportunities available
• Regular Sunday offerings include: Discovery Class is held twice a year for new members prior to the Bishop's visit
  • Rector's class (Huffman Hall--9:15-10:10 am),
  • Spiritual Conversations (B14--8:30-9:15 and 9:30-10:15 am),
  • The Gospel’s Message (B-6—9:15-10:15 am)
• Click here for new classes.

• approximately 10 week women's Bible study covering both Testaments
• session includes 2 hour weekly meetings and shorter daily personal study
• goal is to help each woman apply God's Word to her own life and to make meaningful connections with other Christian women
• sessions are offered in the spring and/or the fall on weekdays
• open to all women

Men's Bible study that discusses the gospel and sermon from the prior Sunday and share life experiences

• meets Tuesdays at noon in the Bride's Room
• open by invitation

Small-group Bible study that invites the Holy Spirit by integrating prayer with study

• one hour per week
• limited to 10 members per group
• there are currently four TAEHS groups meeting
• new groups may be started by contacting Margaret

Centering Prayer

Rev. Jim Williams
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345-461

• workshops are held periodically to instruct those new to the practice and encourage all.
• Contact the Rev. Jim Williams
  
  

Children's Ministry

Susan Goodman
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345-8314

• Sunday, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
• Sanctuary Basementseasonal programs for children and VBS
  • 3 & 4 year olds, B-16
  • K -5th grade, B-21

Contemplative Spiritual Practices

Rev. Jim Williams
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345-4614
John Chilstrom
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833-8585

A ministry for those drawn to spiritual practice with an emphasis on methods of prayer that open heart and mind in silence

• Advised by The Rev. Jim Williams, this ministry schedules workshops and events seasonally and as requested
• May include Quiet Days, Lectio Divina, Rosary, Icons, Jesus Prayer, Journaling, Individual retreats
• See also the separate entries for Centering Prayer & Labyrinth

Cursillo

Dyke Miller
794-9032

Cursillo's purpose is to help those in the church

• to understand their individual callings to be Christian Leaders
• to renew and deepen one's Christian commitment
• leadership may be exercised in work situations, in the family and social life, in leisure activities, and within the Church environment. Leadership, in Cursillo, means influence on others.

There are 2-3 Cursillos each year, held at Camp Allen

Daughters of the King

Diane Sparks
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A national organization intended to create a "safe place" in a busy world where women meet to fellowship, support each other, and pray  

• meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., B-14

Day School Chapel

Rev. Christine Faulstich  
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Chapel service for Day School children and families ; parish invited

• Wednesday &Thursday, 9:15 a.m.

Discovery Class

Clergy of St. Matt's

Class discussing Episcopal and St. Matthew's traditions

• held twice a year for new members
• short version of this class is called: Episcopal 101

Intercessory Prayer

Cynthia Wilson
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512-346-6270

More information coming soon

Labyrinth

Judy Neely
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789-5825

Labyrinths are an ancient tradition of prayer and meditation sometimes tied to the metaphor of a pilgrim’s spiritual journey.

• St. Matthew’s Labyrinth is mobile (on finely painted canvas) based on the Chartres Cathedral design.
• The Labyrinth is set up in the sanctuary seasonally (Advent, Lent) and for special occasions, such as Quiet Prayer Days.

Laity Lodge

Steve Ryder
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917-0823

Location of church's annual retreat

• an ecumenical Christian retreat center dedicated to our common quest to know Christ and what that means in the ordinary secular relationships of our lives
• a place where people are free to explore choices leading to growth in creativity

Nursery – Infants & Toddlers

Susan Goodman
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345-8314

Nursery care for infants and toddlers

• provided during Sunday school, church services, and many other church events

Order of St. Luke

Jim Williams/Sandy Lanier
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Small group dedicated to study, prayer, and safe sharing

• focuses on healing ministry 
• Saturday mornings, 9:00-10:30 a.m., Wilson Room, B-14

Rector's Class

Rev. Merrill Wade
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345-8314

Meets at various times of the year in Huffman Hall

• format may vary

Safeguarding God's Children/Safeguarding God's People

The Rev. Merrill Wade
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345-8314
The Rev. Cecilia B. Smith
Safe Church
1-800 947-0580 or 1-512-478-0580, or
The Rev. Canon Ann Normand,
Canon to the Ordinary
1-800-318-4452 or 713-520-6444

St. Matt's and the Episcopal Diocese of Texas is committed to:

• maintaining an environment free of sexual abuse,
• sexual exploitation, and
• sexual harassment in its churches, schools, and institutions.

The Monthly Word will announce scheduled classes for all clergy, vestry, and lay leaders and/or laity in a ministerial relationship.

Spiritual Gifts Course

Janice Watkins
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452-1712

Spiritual Gifts are those gifts from God given to you to build up the body of Christ.

Class will be offered at various times during the 2013 Calendar Year

St. Matthew's Day School

Francie Thurman (Head of School)
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345-3040

School on campus that serves children 2 yrs to Kindergarten

The program desires

• to capture a child's total development and a positive view of self
• to foster a knowledge and love of God and the world we live in
• and to begin a lifelong journey that includes the intellectual, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional development of the individual.

The Bible Challenge

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Program designed to read the entire Bible in one year's time

• Read a pre-assigned section 6 days a week
• Daily readings take as little as 20 minutes or as long as 40-60 minutes

Tract Rack

Rev. Merrill Wade
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345-8314

The Tract Rack is located in the Sanctuary foyer and contains brief tracts on

• Christian Life, seasons of the church year, Episcopal faith and worship, Baptism and Eucharist, the role of children in the life of the church, crisis response, stewardship, marriage, burial and other key topics. 
• The tracts are free. 
• Be thoughtful in the number of tracts that you take.

Youth Ministry

Christy Orendorff
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Serves groups from middle-school to senior high school

• Sunday meeting (9:15 am, Youth Center) covers a broad range of subjects from saints to video series;
• also meets weekly for fellowship, service and worship
• offers opportunity for summertime mission experience.