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. Connect through Lenten events, studies and groups outlined below.
Join in unique Easter Worship Services on Sunday, April 5:
  • 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 at 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. ASL interpretation will be offered at the 9:30 Sanctuary service. 

Lenten Worship Theme: "Resilient Love"
LENTEN STUDY and DEVOTIONAL
Compiled by Rev. Dr. Susan Heafner-Heun
For Individuals & Sunday Groups

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, February 17 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm in The Commons & Gym
  • Ash Wednesday - February 18: Drive-Thru Ashes from 7:30-9:00 am; Drop-In Imposition of Ashes from 12 - 1 pm (ideal for people who do not drive at night) in the Chapel; & Worship at 7 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Parents Night Out - Friday, February 20 from 6-8 pm.
  • Journey to the Cross - February 22, Kids & Youth Small Morning Small Groups experience the Lenten season through acts of service, and creating opportunities to take home to learn more about Lent with their families in The Commons
  • Ten Brave Christians - Pastor David's Online Group utilizing John Wesley's spiritual disciplines. Meets Thursday Mornings in March at 5:30 am.
  • The Butterfly Project - Register by March 8 & Pick-Up on March 15 between services. Order caterpillars & care for your butterfly to be released on Easter Sunday in the Courtyard. (All supplies included.)
  • Kids' Consignment Sale - March 13 (Ticketed Pre-Sale) & 14 (Public Sale) 8:00-11:30 am & Half Price 1:00-2:30 pm
  • "It's A Party" Women's Brunch - March 21 from 9:30 am - 12 pm
  • Family Worship March 8 & Special Date on April 5 in the Gym at 9:30 am
  • Jerusalem Marketplace Interactive Palm Sunday experience for all ages March 29, drop-in the Gym from 9 am - 12 pm between services.
  • Palm Sunday Worship March 29 - Special message (and possible donkey sighting!) at regular service times: 8:15 & 11:00 Traditional & 9:30 Contemporary
  • Walk the Labyrinth - Guided Time with Pastor Susan Tuesday, March 31 at 11am, Wednesday, April 1 at 1pm & Thursday, April 2 at 10am. Self-Guided option also available.
  • Maundy Thursday Worship The Last Supper Service led by Rainbow Express Ministries - April 2 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Good Friday Tenebrae, a service of darkness with scripture and music, April 3 at 7 pm (Sanctuary & Livestreamed)
  • Community Easter Egg Hunt - CANCELLED Due to Current Forecast
  • Easter Sunday Worship Services April 5 (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. Order Easter Lilies in honor or memory of a loved one.
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