Upcoming Events

Everyone is welcome at St. Matthew. Check out our upcoming events and make plans to join us!



​For information about additional events not listed below, please check out our church calendar.
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
November 15, 2025 | 5:15pm | Youthroom

​Details
We will enjoy an authentic Charlie Brown Thanksgiving meal (buttered toast, pretzel sticks, popcorn, and jelly beans) while watching "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" movie.  Ice Cream Sundaes will be served for dessert!
Bring your family and friends!
Annual Thanksgiving Meal
November 27, 2025 | 11:00am | Krueger Hall

​Details
Members of St. Matthew and our surrounding communities are cordially invited to join us for a prepared Thanksgiving Meal

For additional details and to RSVP, click below.

RSVP below no later than Sunday, November 23rd.
Breakfast with Santa
December 6, 2025 | 9:00am-11:00am | Gymnasium

​Details
Enjoy a continental style breakfast, browse our book fair, get a face paint, complete crafts... and best of all visit with Santa!

This is a free event, and all are welcome but RSVP is required!
We will be collecting food for the Christian Outreach of Lutherans (C.O.O.L.) Food Pantry located in Waukegan. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item(s) to donate. We will also be collecting new unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.
RVSP below by November 30th!
 Do It Yourself Messiah
December 14, 2025 | 2:00pm | Sanctuary

​Details
St. Matthew invites you to our 3rd annual Do-It-Yourself-Messiah. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas as we join to sing the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel’s classic oratorio: The Messiah

There will be fellowship, cookies, and refreshments available after the performance. The annual St. Matthew Women's Guild Annual Christmas Cookie Bake Sale will also be open after the performance!
This is a free event but RSVP is required!