Centering Prayer will be hosted by Richard Morgan and led by Dr. Dee Jaquet of Contemplative Outreach of the Western Slope. All are invited.
We do two "sits" of centering prayer with a stretch break and then discussion.
Our church will be undergoing construction in October. Please get in touch with the host to confirm which room the meeting will be held in.
St. Matthew’s Presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series! Every Sunday in July, 6:00- 8:00pm. Bring a lawn chair and a beverage of choice, and enjoy an evening of music.
July 5th: Frank Bregar’s Rock ‘n Swing - Stone Soup will be serving hot dogs, baked beans, summer salads & frozen desserts.
July 12th: Matt Griffith - 505 Fix serving delicious Mexican cuisine.
July 19th: Exit 42 - Chicken in a Bag with Southern fried chicken & catfish.
July 26th: Katie and the Players - Dining pleasure TBD.
Net proceeds benefit the Outreach Ministry. All are welcome, bring a friend!
Men’s Bible Study - At Four Winds Coffee. Mondays at 8:00 AM. Starting your week with fellowship, prayer, and mutually led Bible study can make it satisfying. All men, well-studied or not, are invited! Four Winds is located at 1235 Bookcliff Ave.
Our Wednesday Eucharist service will last approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
Centering Prayer will be hosted by Richard Morgan and led by Dr. Dee Jaquet of Contemplative Outreach of the Western Slope. All are invited.
We do two "sits" of centering prayer with a stretch break and then discussion.
Our church will be undergoing construction in October. Please get in touch with the host to confirm which room the meeting will be held in.
The influence of Saint Benedict of Nursia (480-547 CE) and his Rule on Christian spirituality is difficult to overstate. Few texts outside Scripture itself have shaped the devotional, moral, intellectual, and communal life of Western Christianity so deeply or so enduringly. Benedict’s genius lay not in theological originality, but in spiritual wisdom: he created a form of life in which ordinary human beings could steadily grow into holiness through prayer, stability, humility, work, and community.
You are invited to join Fr. Emil for a morning with St. Benedict on Saturday, July 11th, the Feast of St. Benedict. The morning will feature prayer, a brief overview of Benedict’s life and time, and an introduction to Benedictine spirituality. Copies of Foundations of Benedictine Spirituality: A Practical Guide to Stability, Prayer, and the Ordinary Sacred, an easy-to-read guide, will be available for prayerful meditation by participants. For those unable to attend, Coffee Hour at 9:00 on Sunday, August 2nd, will offer a shortened presentation. Everyone is welcome at one or both. Registration in advance to sarum99@gmail.com is appreciated for the Saturday session.
Join us for a few hours to enjoy our beautiful Grand Mesa with our St. Matt's family and friends. Saturday, July 11th we’ll meet at the church at 10:30 to carpool up to the Glacier Springs picnic area. This is near the Mesa Lodge from the Jumbo entrance. The rough plan is to picnic from 11:30 – 1:00 and then those interested in a hike will head out from there for 1-2 hours, others might do some fishing in one of the lakes, others might look for wildflowers, others might read in the great outdoors, others might simply enjoy the beauty of the area by visiting with friends at the picnic area…. Please bring your own chairs, food, drink, bug spray, sunscreen, and appropriate layers of clothing for the altitude. There is an $8 fee per vehicle that parks at the picnic area, but we can shuttle people and supplies from a parking lot near Jumbo Lake that is free. If you have any questions, you can ask Cathy Donahoe or Teri Shecter. Organized by your friends in Creation Care and St. Matts Outdoor Fellowship (SMOF).
St. Matthew’s Presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series! Every Sunday in July, 6:00- 8:00pm. Bring a lawn chair and a beverage of choice, and enjoy an evening of music.
July 5th: Frank Bregar’s Rock ‘n Swing - Stone Soup will be serving hot dogs, baked beans, summer salads & frozen desserts.
July 12th: Matt Griffith - 505 Fix serving delicious Mexican cuisine.
July 19th: Exit 42 - Chicken in a Bag with Southern fried chicken & catfish.
July 26th: Katie and the Players - Dining pleasure TBD.
Net proceeds benefit the Outreach Ministry. All are welcome, bring a friend!
Men’s Bible Study - At Four Winds Coffee. Mondays at 8:00 AM. Starting your week with fellowship, prayer, and mutually led Bible study can make it satisfying. All men, well-studied or not, are invited! Four Winds is located at 1235 Bookcliff Ave.
Our Wednesday Eucharist service will last approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
Centering Prayer will be hosted by Richard Morgan and led by Dr. Dee Jaquet of Contemplative Outreach of the Western Slope. All are invited.
We do two "sits" of centering prayer with a stretch break and then discussion.
Our church will be undergoing construction in October. Please get in touch with the host to confirm which room the meeting will be held in.
St. Matthew’s Presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series! Every Sunday in July, 6:00- 8:00pm. Bring a lawn chair and a beverage of choice, and enjoy an evening of music.
July 5th: Frank Bregar’s Rock ‘n Swing - Stone Soup will be serving hot dogs, baked beans, summer salads & frozen desserts.
July 12th: Matt Griffith - 505 Fix serving delicious Mexican cuisine.
July 19th: Exit 42 - Chicken in a Bag with Southern fried chicken & catfish.
July 26th: Katie and the Players - Dining pleasure TBD.
Net proceeds benefit the Outreach Ministry. All are welcome, bring a friend!
Men’s Bible Study - At Four Winds Coffee. Mondays at 8:00 AM. Starting your week with fellowship, prayer, and mutually led Bible study can make it satisfying. All men, well-studied or not, are invited! Four Winds is located at 1235 Bookcliff Ave.
Our Wednesday Eucharist service will last approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
Centering Prayer will be hosted by Richard Morgan and led by Dr. Dee Jaquet of Contemplative Outreach of the Western Slope. All are invited.
We do two "sits" of centering prayer with a stretch break and then discussion.
Our church will be undergoing construction in October. Please get in touch with the host to confirm which room the meeting will be held in.
St. Matthew’s Presents the 2026 Summer Concert Series! Every Sunday in July, 6:00- 8:00pm. Bring a lawn chair and a beverage of choice, and enjoy an evening of music.
July 5th: Frank Bregar’s Rock ‘n Swing - Stone Soup will be serving hot dogs, baked beans, summer salads & frozen desserts.
July 12th: Matt Griffith - 505 Fix serving delicious Mexican cuisine.
July 19th: Exit 42 - Chicken in a Bag with Southern fried chicken & catfish.
July 26th: Katie and the Players - Dining pleasure TBD.
Net proceeds benefit the Outreach Ministry. All are welcome, bring a friend!
Men’s Bible Study - At Four Winds Coffee. Mondays at 8:00 AM. Starting your week with fellowship, prayer, and mutually led Bible study can make it satisfying. All men, well-studied or not, are invited! Four Winds is located at 1235 Bookcliff Ave.
Our Wednesday Eucharist service will last approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
Centering Prayer will be hosted by Richard Morgan and led by Dr. Dee Jaquet of Contemplative Outreach of the Western Slope. All are invited.
We do two "sits" of centering prayer with a stretch break and then discussion.
Our church will be undergoing construction in October. Please get in touch with the host to confirm which room the meeting will be held in.
Our Wednesday Eucharist service will last approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
Men’s Bible Study - At Four Winds Coffee. Mondays at 8:00 AM. Starting your week with fellowship, prayer, and mutually led Bible study can make it satisfying. All men, well-studied or not, are invited! Four Winds is located at 1235 Bookcliff Ave.
Coffee Hour Discussions Sundays between the services and continuing through July, members of the Sabbatical Committee will use the themes of “An Altar in the World” to explore the many places we may encounter God beyond Sunday worship. You do not have to read the book to participate. discussion. Everyone is welcome.
St. Matt’s Outdoor Fellowship meeting at St. Matt’s at 7:45 or the Pollock Bench trailhead at 8:10 AM
Centering Prayer will be hosted by Richard Morgan and led by Dr. Dee Jaquet of Contemplative Outreach of the Western Slope. All are invited.
We do two "sits" of centering prayer with a stretch break and then discussion.
Our church will be undergoing construction in October. Please get in touch with the host to confirm which room the meeting will be held in.
Our Wednesday Eucharist service will last approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
Men’s Bible Study - At Four Winds Coffee. Mondays at 8:00 AM. Starting your week with fellowship, prayer, and mutually led Bible study can make it satisfying. All men, well-studied or not, are invited! Four Winds is located at 1235 Bookcliff Ave.
The Practice of Living with Purpose
Using as outline Chapter 7 of “An Altar in the World” by Barbara Brown Taylor, we will discuss what God is calling us to do (“vocation”). We will talk about how what we do to support ourselves may or may not be the Work we are called to do in the world; the real meaning of the often misunderstood Protestant Work Ethic; and incorporate into our discussion the revelatory information I received as a participant in the Vocation as Spiritual Practice discussion group lead by Lyn Fraser and Reenie Neal over the the past two weeks. Join us at 9:00 on Sunday, June 21st to discuss work and vocation. Everyone is welcome.
Centering Prayer will be hosted by Richard Morgan and led by Dr. Dee Jaquet of Contemplative Outreach of the Western Slope. All are invited.
We do two "sits" of centering prayer with a stretch break and then discussion.
Our church will be undergoing construction in October. Please get in touch with the host to confirm which room the meeting will be held in.
Our Wednesday Eucharist service will last approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
Discussion Group Based on An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor
June 9 and June 16, 9:30-11:00
As part of St. Matthew’s summer focus on AN ALTAR IN THE WORLD by Barbara Brown
Taylor, Lyn Fraser and Reenie Neal will lead a two-session discussion group on “Vocation as
Spiritual Practice.” The word “vocation” first appeared in the English language in the 1400s,
when it meant “a summons from God to perform a particular task or function in life.” Our
discussions will explore the idea of “vocation” as outlined in Chapter 4, “The Practice of Living
with Purpose.” What is God calling us to do in this world? Although you do not have to read the
chapter in order to participate, Barbara Brown Taylor’s writing about the topic is excellent and
highly recommended.
Questions: lynfraser7@gmail.com.
Men’s Bible Study - At Four Winds Coffee. Mondays at 8:00 AM. Starting your week with fellowship, prayer, and mutually led Bible study can make it satisfying. All men, well-studied or not, are invited! Four Winds is located at 1235 Bookcliff Ave.
Clergy Coffee Hour on Sunday, June 7th, and Sunday, June 14th, at 9:00 AM will feature a discussion of the vision lying at the heart of the Gospel, but which has largely been lost or forgotten. On June 7th in Part One we are back to basics: "Heaven", "hell", being "saved", what do these words really refer to? Why are we here? Who are we in relation to God? Who are we in relation to the world around us? What does Jesus want us to understand by saying that “the Kingdom of God is within/among you” (Luke 17:20-21). Popular culture has left us lost with an empty vision of who God is and what God has promised. Plan to join Fr. Emil in the discussion as we investigate the depth of what God has in mind for each of us. These sessions will be part of our “Altar in the World” discussion. Everyone is welcome.
St. Matt’s River Day Details TBD, but it will be at the Colorado River!
Centering Prayer will be hosted by Richard Morgan and led by Dr. Dee Jaquet of Contemplative Outreach of the Western Slope. All are invited.
We do two "sits" of centering prayer with a stretch break and then discussion.
Our church will be undergoing construction in October. Please get in touch with the host to confirm which room the meeting will be held in.
Our Wednesday Eucharist service will last approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
Calling all women of St Matt’s and their friends to join us, Lois Brooks and Elizabeth Wheeler, in the Beyond Words Book Club, a monthly meeting at St. Matt’s on the second Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your own beverage and snack if you like, and an optional contribution for the church. It's never too late to join. See you on June 10th!
Discussion Group Based on An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor
June 9 and June 16, 9:30-11:00
As part of St. Matthew’s summer focus on AN ALTAR IN THE WORLD by Barbara Brown
Taylor, Lyn Fraser and Reenie Neal will lead a two-session discussion group on “Vocation as
Spiritual Practice.” The word “vocation” first appeared in the English language in the 1400s,
when it meant “a summons from God to perform a particular task or function in life.” Our
discussions will explore the idea of “vocation” as outlined in Chapter 4, “The Practice of Living
with Purpose.” What is God calling us to do in this world? Although you do not have to read the
chapter in order to participate, Barbara Brown Taylor’s writing about the topic is excellent and
highly recommended.
Questions: lynfraser7@gmail.com.
Men’s Bible Study - At Four Winds Coffee. Mondays at 8:00 AM. Starting your week with fellowship, prayer, and mutually led Bible study can make it satisfying. All men, well-studied or not, are invited! Four Winds is located at 1235 Bookcliff Ave.
Clergy Coffee Hour on Sunday, June 7th, and Sunday, June 14th, at 9:00 AM will feature a discussion of the vision lying at the heart of the Gospel, but which has largely been lost or forgotten. On June 7th in Part One we are back to basics: "Heaven", "hell", being "saved", what do these words really refer to? Why are we here? Who are we in relation to God? Who are we in relation to the world around us? What does Jesus want us to understand by saying that “the Kingdom of God is within/among you” (Luke 17:20-21). Popular culture has left us lost with an empty vision of who God is and what God has promised. Plan to join Fr. Emil in the discussion as we investigate the depth of what God has in mind for each of us. These sessions will be part of our “Altar in the World” discussion. Everyone is welcome.
Centering Prayer will be hosted by Richard Morgan and led by Dr. Dee Jaquet of Contemplative Outreach of the Western Slope. All are invited.
We do two "sits" of centering prayer with a stretch break and then discussion.
Our church will be undergoing construction in October. Please get in touch with the host to confirm which room the meeting will be held in.
Our Wednesday Eucharist service will last approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
All women and their friends are welcome to come and socialize with other women in the parish. This is a potluck dinner, so please bring a dish to share. More than the food, it's about making new friends and enjoying a night out. There is no entry fee, but a voluntary donation is suggested to help local agencies serving women in need. RSVP to Christie Hatch (hatchjc1992@gmail.com), or Sue Van Voorhees (sukeyvanv@gmail.com).
Men’s Bible Study - At Four Winds Coffee. Mondays at 8:00 AM. Starting your week with fellowship, prayer, and mutually led Bible study can make it satisfying. All men, well-studied or not, are invited! Four Winds is located at 1235 Bookcliff Ave.
Join Deacon Charlotte and Richard for a Silent Mini-Retreat this Saturday May 30, 8:30-12:30. Interspersed with silence and meditation, we will consider Sabbath and it's cousin, sabbatical. Reflection topics will include history, practices, and today's significance, both culturally and spiritually.
Our Wednesday Eucharist service will last approximately 30 minutes. All are welcome to attend.
Men’s Bible Study - At Four Winds Coffee. Mondays at 8:00 AM. Starting your week with fellowship, prayer, and mutually led Bible study can make it satisfying. All men, well-studied or not, are invited! Four Winds is located at 1235 Bookcliff Ave.
Many years ago, we had a fellowship group that hiked and occasionally skied together. Let’s see if the time is ripe to renew this group. The focus is activity together while enjoying our beautiful environment. Our first hike will be on May 16th, meeting at St. Matts at 7:45 or the railhead at 8:10. We’ll hike Flume Canyon Trail, starting at the Pollock’s Bench trail head. This trail is rated as “Moderate” by All Trails and is a 2-3 hour loop trail that is 5.1 miles long with 561 ft of elevation gain. It is a dog-friendly trail, since we don’t go into the monument. Please bring plenty of water, some snacks, a hat and wear your sunscreen. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Donahoe. Looking forward to fellowshipping with you on the trails!
Centering Prayer will be hosted by Richard Morgan and led by Dr. Dee Jaquet of Contemplative Outreach of the Western Slope. All are invited.
We do two "sits" of centering prayer with a stretch break and then discussion.
Our church will be undergoing construction in October. Please get in touch with the host to confirm which room the meeting will be held in.
