St. Matthew Lutheran Church - Hawthorn Woods, IL

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  • About Us
    • Plan a Visit
    • What We Believe
    • Facilities
    • History
    • Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Worship
    • Schedule
    • Online
    • Baptism
    • Funeral
    • Cemetery
    • Wedding
  • Early Childhood Center
    • About ECC
    • Our Classes
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Our Staff
    • ECC Calendar
    • Forms & Handbook
    • Testimonials
  • Ministries
    • Adult Instruction
    • Bible Study
    • Comfort Dog
    • Music Ministry
    • Sunday School
    • Youth Confirmation
    • Youth Ministry >
      • 2025 Youth Gathering
    • GriefShare
  • Serve
    • Organizations >
      • Altar Guild
      • Coffee Hour
      • COOL Food Pantry
      • Ladies Aid
      • L.E.R.T.
      • LWML
      • Meals On Wheels
      • Sharing The Joy
      • Womens Guild
      • Community & Social Services
    • Spiritual Gifts & Talents
  • Events
    • DIY Messiah
  • Donate
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Stewardship & Volunteer Opportunities


Board of Christian Education
The Board of Christian Education consists of six elected members and is responsible for:
  • Fostering the spiritual growth in the life of our congregational children
  • Strengthening the Christian home and helping to equip parent(s), children and young people for Christian family living
  • Providing leadership education for teachers, officers and workers
  • Responsible for planning, administering, directing and supervising all Christian educational programs
  • Other responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws
Volunteer

Board of Deacons
The Board of Deacons consists of twelve elected members and is responsible for:
  • Assisting the pastor(s) in all matters pertaining to the spiritual welfare of the congregation in worship, partaking of the Sacraments, supporting whole life stewardship, and practicing Christian life
  • Ensuring all services are conducted in a manner conducive to worship among those in attendance
  • Assisting the pastor(s) in arranging for pulpit assistance, special services, and guest speakers
  • Other responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws
volunteer

Board of Outreach and Parish Life
The Board of Outreach and Parish Life consists of six elected members and is responsible for:
  • ​Evangelism and outreach
  • Human Care ministries
  • Church functions, and church sponsored events except those under the Board of Christian Education
  • Other responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws
volunteer

Board of Stewardship and Finance
The Board of Stewardship and Finance consists of six elected members and is responsible for:
  • Management and reporting of all financial aspects of the Church and School including stewardship, grants and bequests
  • Prepare an annual budget
  • Prepare, present and maintain a permanent record of monthly and year-to-date financial statements
  • ​​Other responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws
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Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees consists of six elected members and is responsible for:
  • Maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the church, educational facilities, offsite properties, outbuildings and the cemetery
  • Manages all contracts and well as the real estate and personal property of the Congregation including the operations of the cemetery. 
  • Other responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws
volunteer
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
24500 North Old McHenry Road
Hawthorn Woods, Illinois 60047 
Phone: 847-438-7709
Fax: 847-438-0376
Email: [email protected]

Church Office Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm

St. Matthew Early Childhood Center
24480 North Old McHenry Road
Hawthorn Woods, Illinois 60047
Phone: 847-438-6103
Email: [email protected]
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Service Times
Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:45 am
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