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EVENTS
Find out what we're doing in, and with, the community!
For events that happen every week,
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Fall Youth Retreat
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
Exit 8 and Pride Night Out
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!
Standing With Our Neighbors
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.
Seattle Veterinary Outreach
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.
Winter Clothing Event
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!
Congregational Town Hall Meeting
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 :)
Affirmation Class
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.
Escape Room Challenge and Gratitude Night
Sunday, Nov 23
5-7pm
More information coming soon!
Lunch and Adopt-a-Family Shopping
Sunday, Dec 7
11:30 - 1:30pm
Midnight Christmas Lock-out
Friday, Dec 12
7pm - 12 midnight
Affirmation Class
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.
Healing Circle
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.
Retreat: Practicing Faith in the Wilderness: Mystics and Mysticism
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
Weekly Events
Sundays, 8:30 am
St Matthew's Traditional Service
Sundays, 10 am
St Matthew's Contemporary Service
Sundays, 11:30 am
Grace Lutheran Chinese Worship
Sundays, 3 pm
Mt. Moriah Seattle Church








