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

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Free Christmas and Advent events and services for families in Sterling, VA, and Loudoun County at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Family in Christmas sweaters smiling with joyful holiday background.

You’re invited to begin your Advent and Christmas season 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 Children’s Nativity Play to seasonal coffee hours, you’ll make memories that carry well beyond the season.

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Featured Advent & Christmas Events at St. Matthew’s

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

Hands creating an Advent wreath with greenery and berries during Advent Wreath Making at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.

November 30

We’re kicking off Advent with the Great Lock-In series and Advent Wreath Making as we focus on trust this week.

Peppermint bark and candy canes displayed for Minter Wonderland Coffee Hour at St. Matthew’s in Sterling, VA.

December 7

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

Decorated Christmas cookies served during the Christmas Cookies Coffee Hour at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.

December 14

Pause and reconnect with rest this week, then enjoy our Christmas Cookies Coffee Hour and kids’ cookie decorating.

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

December 21

Crazy Christmas Sweaters, a Hot Cocoa Bar, and an impactful conversation on communication, it’s a Sunday you won’t want to miss.

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

December 24

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

Family walking into St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Sterling, VA being welcomed by greeter at the door.

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Ways to Give Back this Christmas

Giving Tree (Nov. 23–Dec. 14)

Wreaths Across America (Dec. 13)

Parish Work Day (Dec. 20)

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is located at 201 E. Frederick Dr., in Sterling just minutes from Ashburn, Reston, and Leesburg. We’d love for you to join us as we journey through Advent and Christmas.