Back to School Bash + Backpack Blessings
Sun, Aug 16
|St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Students, teachers, and school staff are invited to bring their backpacks, teacher bags, or work bags to the 9:30 AM service for a special Back to School Blessing as we pray for everyone beginning a new school year.
Time & Location
Aug 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 201 E Frederick Dr, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
About the event
Back to School Bash & Backpack Blessing
Start the new school year surrounded by your St. Matthew’s community!
Students, teachers, and school staff are invited to bring their backpacks, teacher bags, or work bags to the 9:30 AM service for a special Back to School Blessing as we pray for everyone beginning a new school year.
Then stick around for our Back to School Bash at Coffee Hour with snacks, games, and time together before summer comes to an end.
Sunday, August 16
🎒 Backpack Blessing during the 9:30 AM service