Pancakes, Gratitude, & Christingles | St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

On Sunday, December 4th, we'll revive the beloved tradition of "Pledges and Pancakes". Come a little early to church and eat some pancakes between 9am and 10am. These aren't just any pancakes, they're special, grateful pancakes - made with love and in thanksgiving for your pledges for 2023.

And. We'll have a special intergenerational activity that morning. Everyone is welcome to come and make a Christingle. This is a special tradition in the church in the UK, and it has a lot of symbolism to it. Even if it looks a little strange to our eyes! Come learn about this practice, eat pancakes, have some fun, and help us share the light of Christ in the Advent season and beyond.

It's time for a little light and laughter, for joy, for hope.

Tags: Advent & Christmas 2022 / Life Together / Make a Pledge

Sermons

May 28 | The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Day of Pentecost: May 28, 2023
May 21 | The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Seventh Sunday of Easter: May 21, 2023
May 14 | The Rev. Marissa S. Rohrbach
The Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2023.
May 7 | The Rev. Dr. Linda Spiers
The Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2023.
Apr 30 | The Rev. Dr. Linda Spiers
The Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2023

St Matthew’s is a community of disciples and we are on a journey together. We are called to participate in God’s mission. We learn and dream, worship and pray, laugh, cry and serve together. St. Matt’s is a place where we learn about God and learn to be disciples. It’s a place to call home. A place to belong. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome.

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At St. Matthew’s, we are committed to cultivating a faith-filled space that warmly welcomes all, as we seek to grow in our knowledge, love and pursuit of Jesus and his way, together. We believe our Children and Youth, rooted in Christ, are equipped to start leaving their mark in our communities and across the world.

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Sundays at 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
A quiet, informal service held around the Altar

Sundays at 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II with choir & organ (September–June)
Church School & Nursery Care during worship

Summer (July and August): Sundays at 10:00 am (click here for details)

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We are located at 36 New Canaan Road in Wilton. After you park your car, walk ahead through the walkway to the courtyard, and we our sanctuary is located on the left side of the complex.

Our parish office is located in the middle building connecting St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and Wilton Presbyterian Church, and you can enter through the door marked Parish Office in the courtyard.

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“For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you” (1 Chronicles 29:14, NRSV)

Many Episcopalians know this line of scripture because we say it in our Eucharistic liturgy every week. It reflects our deepest understanding of thanksgiving and stewardship - God gives us everything! When we give to God, others, and the church, we are really giving back what is originally a gift from God. We are all stewards of the resources, abilities, and opportunities that God has entrusted to our care, and s caretakers of these gifts, we support our church and God’s mission by using our time, our skills, and our financial resources.

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A pledge is a spiritual promise, a commitment to the life of a faith community, a commitment to which God calls each one of us. Pledges help with orderly financial planning and they make possible all the programming and fellowship that we enjoy together, including: children’s and youth ministries, music, building operations and maintenance, clergy and staff compensation, mission engagement, fellowship, and much more. YOU are the heart of St. Matthew's. Your generous gift makes all of our programming possible.

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It is the tradition of St. Matthew’s to use fresh flowers at our altar every Sunday for worship as well as other special occasions. Prepared by our Flower Guild, you may sponsor the flowers on a date of your choosing in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving, or other purpose for a suggested donation of $75. Those named in memory or in thanksgiving are also included in the prayers of the people on that Sunday. Following worship, our Petal Pushers deliver the flowers to members or friends of St. Matthew’s, bringing our prayers from our altar to their home.

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Title III, Canon 9, Section 6(b6), of the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church (2015) is generally interpreted to mean that, at a minimum of one Sunday a month, the loose offering at the Holy Eucharist is designated for the clergy discretionary fund. Congregations may wish to set aside a budgeted amount for the discretionary fund in addition to or as a substitute for the above method. Congregations may designate that all fees or gifts received for weddings, funerals, and baptisms are contributed to the discretionary fund. Individuals may also contribute to the fund with occasional gifts.

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