Stewardship: Plenty Good Room

Events and Outreach

Kairos Prison Ministry

October 15-18

The next Kairos Prison Ministry is October 15-18, 2026 at the Limestone Correctional Facility. 42 inmates will participate in “God’s Special Time” to reaffirm that God’s love is eternal and nothing can separate them from His agape love. You can participate in this “visit the prisoner” time by baking cookies (instructions in kitchen-due by 6pm in kitchen Oct.14), prayer, and financial offerings such as buying $5 meal tickets.

Contact Paul Marques for more information.

St. Matthew’s Fall Potluck

October 21 • 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Gruman Hall

Join us for our Fall Potluck! Come break bread with us and bring a favorite dish to share. It will be an evening of good food and good company. All are welcome, and we would love to see you there.

Questions? Reach out to Jann or Jen at youthdir@stmatthewsmadison.org

Welcome Wine and Cheese Evening

October 22 • 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Please join the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church community as we greet newcomers and celebrate our parish community.

Enjoy wine, cheese and wonderful conversation in a relaxed and friendly setting. Non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks will also be provided.

At the Home of Chris & Beth Newlin

106 Radisson Lane, Madison, AL 35758

RSVP: bethnewlin66@icloud.com

St. Matthew's “Senior” Women’s Lunch & Fellowship

October 27 • 11:30 a.m.

Calling all "Senior" Women of St. Matthew's! Join us for good food and great fellowship at our next lunch on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:30 a.m. at I Love Sushi Japanese Cuisine located at 8429 US 72. It is a wonderful chance to reconnect with old friends and welcome new ones into our church family. Please be sure to sign up in Gruman Hall by Sunday, October 25 so we can get an accurate count. For any questions, reach out to Melissa Barton at 256-230-8252 or Dee Buzby at 256-684-6949. We hope to see you there!

St. Matthew’s 
Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 30

Join us for Trunk or Treat on from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

We’ll gather in the Amy West Parking Lot. In case of inclement weather, we’ll move inside.

Want to decorate your car trunk and provide candy? Dressing up is optional! Sign up in Gruman Hall, or RSVP to Jann or Jen:

youthdir@stmatthewsmadison.org

ChristianEd1@stmatthewsmadison.org

October Blanket & Cold Weather Drive

October marks the beginning of the annual blanket and cold-weather gear drive for Madison County. St. Matthew’s is a collection point for the Continuum of Care for the Homeless, helping provide warm essentials to our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Please bring donations to the white collection bin in the church breezeway. See the image to the left for a list of needed items and additional details.

Flower Power

Are you available to help give our altar flowers a second life after Sunday mornings? We would like to put together a team to create small arrangements from the Sunday altar flowers to deliver to friends on our pastoral care list. No flower arranging experience is necessary. Volunteer help is needed after the 11:00 a.m. service on Sundays or on Monday mornings.

Contact Emily+ at rector@stmatthewsmadison.org if interested.

Calling all veterans!

If you are a military veteran, St. Matthew’s would like to honor your service on November 8. Please complete this form OR send your full name and branch of service to Rachel Wyatt at rachel.a.wyatt@gmail.com.

Christian Formation

Ladies Bible Study

Dates / Time: Thursdays, 9:30–11:00 a.m. (weekly)

All women are warmly invited to join our Ladies Bible Study—a welcoming space for fellowship, connection, and meaningful discussion as we grow together in faith.

"For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." - Matthew 18:30

Led by: Rebecca Perry 

Location: Gruman Hall

Contact: Jen Woyotwich, christianed1@stmatthewsmadison.org 

EYC October Events

EYC Game Night

Wednesday, October 14

5:30–7:00 p.m.

Gruman Hall

Join us TONIGHT for an evening of pizza, games, and fun! Bring your favorite game and a dessert to share.

Please RSVP to Mrs. Jann at youthdir@stmatthewsmadison.org

We hope to see you there!

General Information

Church Office Lunch Hours

Please note that the church office is closed from 12:00–1:00 p.m. daily for lunch except on Wednesday, when it is closed from 1:00–2:00 p.m. If you have donations for the food pantry or items that you need to leave at the church, you are welcome to leave them outside the front door and the staff will bring them inside when they return from lunch.