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SUMMER JOYFEST
at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Sterling, VA
LIVE SLOWER. LOVE BIGGER. CHOOSE JOY.
What is JoyFest?
A joyful summer sermon series based on the Book of Philippians. Join us for Sundays filled with worship, music, family-friendly events, weekly bible studies, and more at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
New to St. Matthew's? You're Invited!
If you’re looking for a joyful, family-friendly church in Sterling, VA this summer, we’d love to meet you. JoyFest is the perfect time to check out St. Matthew’s. With uplifting worship, casual community events, and something for every age. We also offer nursery care, kids programming and a family-friendly service every Sunday, no need to dress up or RSVP!
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JoyFest Summer Sermon Series:
Philippians & the Practice of Joy
Join us as we explore what it means to live with joy through all seasons of life. Each Sunday’s message is grounded in Paul’s letter to the Philippians and invites us into hope, humility, and a deeper walk with Christ.
Weekly Sermon Themes
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June 22: What is Joy? (Introduction to Philippians)
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June 29: Joy in Relationships | Philippians 1:1-11
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July 6: Joy No Matter What: Attitude Matters | Philippians 1:12-30
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July 13: Joy at the Bottom | Philippians 2:1-11
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July 20: Keeping Our Joy | Philippians 2:12-18
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July 27: Learning Joy | Philippians 2:19-30
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August 3: Habits of Happiness | Philippians 3:1-21
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August 10: Let Your Gentleness Be Known to All | Philippians 4:1-7
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August 17: Anti-Fragile - Overcoming Anxiety | Philippians 4:1-7
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August 24: Think Noble Thoughts | Philippians 4:8-13
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August 31: The Joy of Generosity | Philippians 4:14-20
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