December Events at St. Matthew’s | Advent & Christmas in Sterling, VA

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Advent and Christmas at
St. Matthew’s in Sterling

This December, St. Matthew’s offers joyful services, kid-friendly traditions, and special moments that help your family experience the true story of Christmas in a fresh and beautiful way.

From our Advent Sermon Series to seasonal coffee hours, you’ll make memories that carry well beyond the season.

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Advent & Christmas Services & Events at St. Matthew’s

Sunday Services at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM & Seasonal Coffee Hours at 10:30 AM

Children's Christmas Pageant auditions for speaking parts.

Children's Christmas Play Auditions for Speaking Parts

November 22

All children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to join the fun! No experience needed, auditions for speaking parts only, there are non-speaking roles for any child who wants to participate!

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Minter Wonderland
Coffee Hour

December 7

Invite a friend for a Sunday centered on generosity, plus peppermint treats at our Minter Wonderland Coffee Hour.

Family and congregation holding candles during the Christmas Eve candlelight service at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Sterling, VA.

Christmas Eve Services
St. Matthew's in Sterling

December 24

Gather your friends and family and join us for one of our four joyful Christmas Eve Services!

Advent wreath making at St. Matthew's Church in Sterling.

Advent Wreath Making
& Decorating

November 29

Create a beautiful Advent wreath to use at home with fresh greens, ivy, and more. This is a great activity for all ages, all are welcome!

View Advent Wreath Prayers

Christmas Cookies
Coffee Hour

December 13

Join us for a fun and festive coffee hour with Christmas cookies and cookie decorating for kids. Have a favorite cookie recipe? Bring a batch to share!

Evening Advent Worship
Service

Beginning November 29 at 6 PM

Starting November 29, join us on Sundays at 6 PM throughout Advent for an evening worship and communion service for all ages. Followed by pizza and fellowship in the Parish Hall.

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Members of St. Matthew’s wearing festive Christmas sweaters during Crazy Sweater Day and Hot Cocoa Bar Sunday.

Christmas Sweaters
& Hot Cocoa Bar

December 20

Wear your favorite holiday gear to church and join us for our hot cococa bar with all of the toppings!

Ways to Give Back this Christmas

Giving Tree

Adopt a family, or local child and help make Christmas wonderful for our neighbors in need. Donations due by December 14th. Learn More.

Volunteer opportunitie at St. Matthew's in Sterling, VA.

Care Response Team Packing

Join us on Sunday, Dec. 7th at 10:30 AM to pack food bags for families who reach out to St. Matt's for urgent food support. Learn About Care Response.