Green Team

For those who are passionate about living into our Christian call to be good stewards of Creation, the Green Team is an opportunity to put your passion into action! Some of the ways in which we care for Creation at St. Matthew's include: reducing the amount of waste both coming into and leaving our facility, learning and educating the congregation about simple ways to reduce our footprint on the Earth, and advocating for policies and laws that promote sustainable practices both locally and nationally. We always welcome new members and ideas to help us love Creation as best we can!  If you are interested in working behind the scenes after Sunday services (collecting compost); learning about sustainability practices; researching and presenting informative and entertaining films; attending outside events such as Wild & Scenic Film Fest and Citizen’s Greener Evanston presentations on various “green” topics, please join us! We welcome all ages!

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We meet once a month on the 4th Tuesday during the program year and you will be asked to handle about one Sunday every 6-8 weeks doing compost collection. We also host educational offerings about twice a year as well as intermittent –

and optional! – outside events.

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Prayer Group

Contact: Penny Whiteside

The St. Matthew’s Prayer Group has met for more than 60 years, every Tuesday morning to pray for the needs of our church and community. Prayers include those named in the Prayers of the People each Sunday as well as names sent to us. Names are read and prayed for in a thoughtful manner. Our time is followed by a brown bag lunch and social time.

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Vacation Bible Camp

Contact: Tim Patenode

Adult and teen volunteers help plan and carry out a half-day, week-long camp devoted to scripture and the teachings of Jesus. Teams lead sessions on Bible stories, music, crafts, snacks, and activities or games. The camp has been an excellent way to reach out to our neighbors, and people who volunteer have enjoyed getting to know each other. Children ages 3-up are invited to attend, teens and adults will to for lead and shepherd are greatly appreciated. If you are interested in working with children, crafts, games, providing snack’s, music, bible study, etc. this is a great time with variety need requirements. Camp takes place for 5 mornings during a week in August when a group of volunteers are needed. Or, you can assist with planning over the summer months which can be either a group or individual activity.