Helping Children To Grow In Faith
Helping children to grow in their faith and relationship with God is very important to us at St. Matthew.
Our current offerings include our monthly Messy Church program (held usually on a Saturday morning, more information below) as well as a Family-Friendly Sunday Morning Service, also held monthly during our 10:00 a.m. service. At this service, children and young people take the lead in reading the lessons and prayers, and the teaching is geared toward all ages.
Our next Messy Church will be on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (see below) and our next Family Service will be Sunday, September 8th, at 10:00 a.m.
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Messy Church
Messy Church is a form of church that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality.
Our next Messy Church gathering will be on Saturday, September 21st, at 11:00 a.m.
Messy Church is church that is fun, for all ages! It is a form of church that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. Bible story, drama, crafts and food.
Messy Church is church, but not as you know it. Every month at St. Matt’s we eat, play and worship together.
Expect activities, songs and prayers and an entirely new way to express your faith. Please register by Thursday, September 19th at office@stmatthew.ca. Adults must remain with children.
Our sessions typically include a welcome, a creative time to explore the biblical theme with activities, games, and crafts; a celebration time involving story, prayer, and songs; and a snack.
All children 3 and above are welcome! Please email us at office@stmatthew.ca for more info or to register for the next Messy Church session.
You can read more about Messy Church here: https://messychurch.ca/about/
Nursery
Located in our warm and vibrant nursery that offers a safe, engaging and interactive setting for infants to age 3. Even if you don’t plan to leave your child to stay in the nursery, you are most welcome to drop in to feed or change your little one. Diane Wilton is our Nursery Supervisor and is happy to answer any questions you have.
We welcome the presence of children of all ages at our services and they are always welcome to stay and worship with their families.
All of our adult volunteers have been screened according to our diocese’s Screening in Faith policy which includes police background checks.
Note: Nursery and Sunday School have not yet resumed following Covid-19; please return to this page to check for updates.
Sunday School
Each week we explore a Bible story, enjoy fun activities, pray and grow in faith. Whether you are able to come every week or once in a while, we look forward to seeing you. Sunday School is available September to June. Please speak to Susan Porter, our Sunday School Director, for more information.
Note: Nursery and Sunday School have not yet resumed following Covid-19; please return to this page to check for updates.
Sundays and Beyond
At different times throughout the year we have many different events and activities for children and their families. Below is a list of some of them. Please check out our Calendar for more details.
- Good Friday Children’s Stations of the Cross
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Parish BBQ with Teddy Bear Picnic
- Seasonal Church School (July and August)
- Indoor Spiral Walk
- Advent & Christmas Activity Day
- Christmas Eve Pageant and Family Service
