Celebrate Easter

You are cordially invited to the Easter Celebration at Matthews UMC! There is something for everyone, including the Easter Butterfly Release -- a highlight of the season as we care for and watch caterpillars grow into butterflies -- reminding us of our own transformation in Christ.
Join in unique Easter Worship Services on Sunday, April 20:
  • 6:30 am Easter Sunrise Service in the Small Parking Lot at the Sanctuary Entrance
  • 8:15 & 11:00 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary (Sanctuary & Livestream)
  • 9:30 am Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary & Livestream) 
  • 9:30 am United Kids Ministry presents an Acoustic Easter Jam Service in The Gym
  • 10:30 am Butterfly Release in the Courtyard (weather permitting)
  • Centro Cristiano Hosanna Servicio en Espanol: 6:30 am at the Eagle's Nest & 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary 

*9:30 & 11:00 livestreamed, Nursery for 3 & under is provided for all worship hours (except for Sunrise), & there will be NO United Kids or Youth Sunday Morning Small Groups.

"Shaping the Virtuous Heart" is our Lenten Journey Theme: Worship Series Intro

Lenten Season Highlights

The 40-day Lenten Season leading to Easter at Matthews UMC is full of connection opportunities, serving & ministry.

  • Pancake Supper - Shrove Tuesday, March 4 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm in The Commons & Gym
  • Ash Wednesday - March 5 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Draw Close Lenten Group - Thursdays, March 6 - April 17 at 11am. Find a sacred space where prayer, meditation, & creativity converge, nurturing your soul and relationship with God.
  • 24 Hours That Changed the World - Thursday night women's study beginning March 6 at 6:30 pm.
  • The Butterfly Project - Register by March 23 & Pick-Up on March 30 between services. Order caterpillars & care for your butterfly to be released on Easter Sunday in the Courtyard. (All supplies included.)
  • Family Worship March 9 & Special Date on April 6 in the Gym at 9:30 am
  • Jerusalem Marketplace Interactive Palm Sunday experience April 13, drop-in the Gym from 9 am - 12 pm between services.
  • Palm Sunday Worship April 13 - Special message (and possible donkey sighting!) at regular service times: 8:15 & 11:00 Traditional, 9:30 Contemporary, 12:30 Servicio en Espanol
  • Community Easter Egg Hunt - April 19, 6-8 pm - Games, Food Trucks, Inflatables & Fun! Egg Hunts: 6:30 pm for Nursery-Age 5, 7:00 pm for Age 6-12 & 7:30 pm for Age 13-Adult
  • Maundy Thursday Worship The Last Supper Service led by Rainbow Express Ministries - April 17 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Good Friday Tenebrae Service of Shadows with Special Music Presentation, April 18 at 7 pm (Sanctuary & Livestreamed)
  • Easter Sunday Worship Services April 20 (details at top of page) Bring flowers from your backyard to adorn the cross Easter morning. This tradition signifies the celebration and provides a beautiful photo backdrop to mark this sacred day.
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