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Spirit Fest at St. Matthew's

A Summer of Joy, Community, and the Fruits of the Spirit in Sterling, VA

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This summer, slow down and reconnect with what matters most.

Spirit Fest is St. Matthew's Episcopal Church’s summer invitation to experience joy, peace, kindness, generosity, and meaningful community through worship, playful Sundays, family events, service opportunities, youth activities, and simple spiritual practices rooted in the Fruits of the Spirit.

Whether you’re traveling this summer, staying close to home, reconnecting with church, or simply looking for a place to breathe, Spirit Fest is designed to help people of all ages stay grounded, connected, and encouraged all summer long.

Summer Events | Kids Activities | Youth Events | Church-to-go | Vacation Resources

What Is Spirit Fest?

Inspired by Galatians 5:22–23, Spirit Fest combines Sunday worship, family fun, local service, spiritual growth, and joyful community experiences designed to help people discover what faith can look like in everyday life.

Each week explores a different Fruit of the Spirit through practical messages, interactive coffee hours, kids activities, music, youth events, and opportunities to connect with others in meaningful ways.

This isn’t about adding more pressure to your summer.

Sunday Worship in Sterling, VA

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Join us each Sunday this summer as we explore the Fruits of the Spirit and discover how faith can shape everyday life in practical, hopeful, and life-giving ways.

Whether you’ve attended church your whole life or haven’t walked into one in years, you are welcome here.

Service Times Block

8 AM - Quiet spoken service with reflection and prayer

9:30 AM - Contemporary worship with live band + Summer Faith Factory for kids

11 AM - Traditional worship with choir and family-friendly liturgy

Each week this summer, we’ll explore one of the Fruits of the Spirit through worship, conversation, family activities, service, and community experiences designed to help us slow down, reconnect, and grow together.

• Patience • Peace • Generosity • Joy • Gentleness

• Kindness • Faithfulness • Love • Self-Control

Summer Events & Coffee Hour Fun

At St. Matthew’s, summer Sundays filled with worship, friendship, laughter, food, creativity, and creating space for real community.

Join us at 10:30 AM on Sundays for food and fun.

Family-Friendly Summer Activities for Kids

Summer Faith Factory helps kids experience the Fruits of the Spirit through hands-on fun, creativity, friendships, Bible stories, music, science experiments, and unforgettable summer mornings.

Summer Youth Events in Loudoun County

Middle and high school students need more than just activities. They need connection, purpose, belonging, and safe places to grow.

Our Youth programs combine service, fun, faith, friendship, and honest conversation throughout the summer.

Spirit Fest Church-to-go Kits

Heading out of town this summer? Don’t leave Spirit Fest behind.

Beginning June 14, pick up a free Church-to-Go Kit filled with simple ways to stay connected during vacations, road trips, camp adventures, and quiet summer evenings at home.

Kits Include