Fri-Sun

November 7-9th

All middle school and high school youth are invited to join attend the Synod Fall Retreat at Black Diamond Camp. The theme is “Finding God in Unexpected Places.”

Transportation: St. Matthew’s leaders will provide round-trip transportation

Cost: $125 (includes two nights lodging and four meals)

Deadline to sign up: October 16

Saturday, Nov. 8

6P M: The Rose Gift House & Coffee

Let's grab drinks and snacks, and hang out together.

6:40 PM: Walk to Luther’s Table

Let's walk over as a group to Luther’s table either walking or driving. 

7 PM: Luther’s Table

Together let’s enjoy Exit 8, a rockin’ band, good vibes, and community! Let the good times roll.

Come as you are, bring a friend, and let’s enjoy a joyful queer-affirming night together. 🏳️‍🌈💕. Questions, reach out to Mark Beddaul, or send an email to connect@stmatthewsrentonorg!

Wednesday, Nov 12

6-8PM

This workshop will focus on knowing our rights, connecting to trusted resources, and discerning faithful ways to accompany our neighbors with care and courage. We have a local immigration lawyer joining us.

Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors want to learn more ways they can actively care and offer protection.

Saturday, November 15 from 9-3PM

(first come first serve)

Once a month, beginning on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9-3PM, SVO will set up their mobile clinic in the St. Matthew's parking lot.

SVO provides subsidized veterinary care to pets of community members who are unhoused or low-income and connects their owners to vital health, housing and social service resources. And by the grace of God and the partnership of Sustainable Renton, St. Matthew’s received three pallets of dog and cat supplies from Ridwell this month to give away.

Saturday, Nov 15

10am-4pm

FREE Pop up event. Coats, hats, gloves, for all ages and sizes!

We're looking for vounteers to organize and set up:

 October 17 & 24 & November 7 from 10:30 AM-2:30 PM. 

No need to sign up, just show up!

Sunday, Nov 16

11:30 - 1pm

All members and friends of St. Matthew’s are invited to an essential community conversation as we look ahead to 2026. Together, we’ll explore our shared vision and discern what we can do to strengthen our ministry, deepen our connections, and serve our neighbors with love.

Bring your hopes, ideas, and energy—your voice matters!

Lunch and child care provided :)

Sunday, Nov 16

1-2:30pm

We will begin all together, then split into middle school and high school groups to engage topics that matter most to them. Once a new CYF leader is in place, we hope to shift Affirmation gatherings to Sundays after worship or midweek with a meal. We are aware that Sundays from 1-2:30pm is not an ideal time, however it is what we have capacity for this fall. 

Sunday, Nov 23

5-7pm

More information coming soon!

Sunday, Dec 7

11:30 - 1:30pm

Friday, Dec 12

7pm - 12 midnight

Sunday, Dec 14

1-2:30pm

We will begin all together, then split into middle school and high school groups to engage topics that matter most to them. Once a new CYF leader is in place, we hope to shift Affirmation gatherings to Sundays after worship or midweek with a meal. We are aware that Sundays from 1-2:30pm is not an ideal time, however it is what we have capacity for this fall. 

Luther's Table

Sunday, Dec 14

2-3:30pm

Where is the Joy?

A community healing circle to process any longing, loss, anxiety, stress or lonliness in your life, especially during the holiday season. Together, we will cultivate a space to borrow and share joy.

Saturday, Feb 7

9am - 3pm

Participants will engage in a variety of contemplative practices drawn from Quaker silence, the Desert Fathers’ stillness, Benedictine rhythms, and other traditions that cultivate interior depth and attentiveness to God. Designed as a spacious, reflective day, the retreat prepares leaders to enter Lent with openness, rootedness, and a renewed capacity to listen in the wilderness. These ancient practices and patterns will nurture participants’ own spiritual journey and cultivate an imagination for their place in your church’s life cycle. *The course prepares participants for the corresponding online Lenten course with the same name. 

Register with code LiVE2025