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We want to hear your hopes and dreams for children’s ministry at St. Matthew’s. Your insights and ideas are invaluable as we discern the future of this important ministry, consider our staffing needs, and explore ways to extend our hospitality to new families moving into our community.

Why does the U.S. celebrate Labor Day instead of Workers’ Day? There's a very complex history there that has to do with the relationship between Labor Day and May Day. Only the United States and Canada observe Labor Day, which falls on the first Monday of September. This distinguishes them from the rest of the world, where Workers’ Day typically coincides with May Day, observed on May 1. In May of 1886, the Haymarket Affair unfolded in Chicago. This involved contentious and often violent confrontations between protesting workers, who demanded shorter working hours, and their employers and the police. These clashes led to considerable deaths and even the execution of some labor leaders who were charged with somehow being behind a deadly terrorist bombing at a place in Chicago called the Haymarket. In the years after the Haymarket Affair, labor leaders in the U.S. advocated for May Day to become Workers’ Day. That effort took off internationally but not here in the United States. This is partly because U.S. government officials were wary of establishing a national holiday that commemorates the workers who had been killed in these clashes. Holding the holiday in September also aligned with how it was already being celebrated in some parts of the country. https://www.colorado.edu/today/2023/08/31/what-labor-day-and-why-do-we-celebrate-it

You are invited to participate in an exciting outing to the Seattle Storm game on Sunday, September 15 at 3 pm - Climate Pledge Arena. We have 20 tickets available. A suggested donation of $30 is appreciated, but scholarships are available. Let’s cheer on the 4-time WNBA champions, the Seattle Storm, and enjoy a fun-filled day together. For more details, reach out to Debbie Bathurst, Monica Rivera, or Pastor Rachel.

Adult Senior Group friends: Pat Lee would like to know if anyone is interested in going to the 5th Avenue showing of Mary Poppins on Saturday, December 7. If you are interested, please contact Pat Lee or email connect@stmatthewsrenton.org

Following Worship, there will be an End of Summer Bash with music, lunch, fellowship, inflatable fun, and face painting for the entire community. Bring your friends and neighbors!

Escape daily life and unwind in a tranquil refuge. Enjoy a peaceful morning outside, amidst the beautiful foliage and clean air, and let nature embrace you

Kubota Garden combines Japanese garden design with native Northwest plants. The garden was started in 1927 by Fujitaro Kubota, a Japanese immigrant and skilled landscaper. He created a peaceful setting with hills, streams, ponds, and waterfalls, blending Japanese techniques with native plants. After being released from internment during WWII, Kubota continued to develop the garden, which grew to 20 acres. In 1981, the core of the garden was named a Historic Landmark, and in 1987, the City of Seattle purchased the garden to preserve it. Our tour guide will be Susan Cook, a dedicated volunteer, has been helping maintain the garden for many years. Every Tuesday morning, she assists the gardeners with various tasks to keep the garden beautiful. Susan is also working on a special project to document the lifecycle of each maple species in the garden, contributing to the preservation and understanding of this unique landscape.