Faith that welcomes. Hope that serves. Love that acts.
At St. Matthew UCC, we are a community rooted in Christ’s love, open to all people, and committed to living our faith through service, justice, and joy. We are a church for seekers and believers alike — grounded in tradition, alive with progressive spirit, and committed to making Wheaton more compassionate.
July and August Sermon Series: Summer Stories
July 5th Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Liberty, Truth, Obedience, and Faith
Dr. Thom Parrott-Sheffer Communion Sunday
July 12th Psalm 148 Praise to the Earth
Outdoor Worship
July 19th Matthew 13: 24-30; 36-43 Good Seeds
July 26th Matthew 13:31-35 Invasive Weeds
August 2nd Matthew 14:13-21 Feeding the Crowd
Communion Sunday
August 9th Matthew 14:22-36 Walking on Water
August 16th Psalm 8 Glory From Above
Outdoor Worship
August 23rd Matthew 16:13-20 Keeping a Secret
August 30th Matthew 16:21-28 Never Say Never
Sundays at 9:30am
Donate in July
July collection:
School supplies!
Most-needed items include backpacks (for both younger and older kids)
and general school needs (markers, crayons, notebooks, etc)
All items should be new and unopened. No expired products, please
Donations will go to People’s Resource Center.
Let’s have some fun this summer!
Outdoor Game Night—Tuesday, June 16th, 5:30pm
Bring your favorite game and play a round with your St. Matthew friends. Dinner will be served. In case of inclement weather, it will be held inside. Bring your friends!
Family BINGO - Wednesday, June 24th, 5:30pm
It’s BINGO night at St. Matthew. Come for this family-friendly event! Dinner and prizes included. All are welcome!
Kane County Cougars Game—Thursday, July 30th, 6:30pm
A link to order tickets will be available in early June!
All-church Picnic—Wednesday, August 12th, 6pm, Northside Park
We provide the main dish. You bring a side, salad, or dessert, and your own beverage. Sign up in the narthex.
The Shopping Cart Brigade is BACK!
The award-winning St. Matthew Shopping Cart Brigade is BACK!
Saturday, July 4th
Wheaton 4th of July Parade
All are welcome to participate! Push a cart, collect donations, be a banner holder, or a walker.
Food and monetary donations collected will be donated to local food pantries.
Click here to donate! (note that your donation is for the 4th of July Parade)
Get Your Tickets to the Cougars Game!
Thursday, July 30th 6:30pm
(Cougars vs Rosemont)
$24 for each box seat ticket (which includes $10 in food money)
Thirsty Thursday promo - $2 each for beer, hot dogs, and small fountain drinks.
Outer Space Night! Fireworks at dusk!
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:
Parking - $12 Preferred Parking
$7 General Parking
$7 kids' zone unlimited use pass
Prairie Path PRAISE
Mark your calendars! Outdoor Summer Worship is BACK!
Sundays at 9:30am
July 12th
August 16th
Bring your own chair, please. In case of inclement weather, service will be held inside.
Make America Kind Again!
Have you noticed our signs around town? Wondering where you can get one?
Contact the office or come by and pick one up!
$10 suggested donation.
Let’s do our part to spread kindness!
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