Governance:
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Only current St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School Members will be given access to the Constitution & Bylaws in the "Member Document" section. Please contact the Church Office @ 847/438-7709 for more information.
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Voter's Assembly
The Voter's Assembly of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and School meets twice during the calendar year. Meetings are held in May and November and are chaired by the Chairman of the congregation. Special meetings may be called for specific topics. To be a Voting Member you must: 1) Be a communicate member of the congregation, 2) Must have attained the age of legal majority in the State of Illinois (18), 3) Voting privileges commence with the attendance at a second Meeting (regular or special) of the Voter's Assembly.
For further information regarding becoming a Voting Member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and School, please contact the church office.
The Voter's Assembly of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and School meets twice during the calendar year. Meetings are held in May and November and are chaired by the Chairman of the congregation. Special meetings may be called for specific topics. To be a Voting Member you must: 1) Be a communicate member of the congregation, 2) Must have attained the age of legal majority in the State of Illinois (18), 3) Voting privileges commence with the attendance at a second Meeting (regular or special) of the Voter's Assembly.
For further information regarding becoming a Voting Member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and School, please contact the church office.
Church Council
The Church Council is responsible to conduct and discuss all matters pertaining to the general welfare of the congregation, to review all reports, present recommendations to the Voters' Assembly and conduct the business of the Congregation. The Church Council consists of: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and the Chair or representative of each of its boards. The senior pastor is an ex-officio non-voting member. The Church Council meets eight (8) times during the calendar year or may meet for special topics.
The Church Council is responsible to conduct and discuss all matters pertaining to the general welfare of the congregation, to review all reports, present recommendations to the Voters' Assembly and conduct the business of the Congregation. The Church Council consists of: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and the Chair or representative of each of its boards. The senior pastor is an ex-officio non-voting member. The Church Council meets eight (8) times during the calendar year or may meet for special topics.
Only current St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School Members will be given access to the Church Council Minutes in the "Member Document" section. Please contact the Church Office @ 847/438-7709 for more information.
Board of Christian Education
The Board of Christian Education consists of six elected members and is responsible for:
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
- Oversee Bible Studies & Sunday School
Board of Deacons
The Board of Deacons consists of thirteen (13) 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.
May 2019 Deacon Article for the VOICE
The Board of Deacons consists of thirteen (13) 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.
May 2019 Deacon Article for the VOICE
Board of Evangelism and Parish Services
The Board of Evangelism and Parish Services is responsible for the Evangelism and outreach, Human Care ministries, all auxiliaries, Church functions, and church sponsored events except those under the Board of Christian Education.
The Board of Evangelism and Parish Services is responsible for the Evangelism and outreach, Human Care ministries, all auxiliaries, Church functions, and church sponsored events except those under the Board of Christian Education.
Board of Finance/Stewardship
The Board of Stewardship and Finance is responsible for the management and reporting of all financial aspects of the Church and School including stewardship, grants and bequests. An Activity & Event Financial Report must be used for events where money is received on behalf of St. Matthew for activities and events.
The Board of Stewardship and Finance is responsible for the management and reporting of all financial aspects of the Church and School including stewardship, grants and bequests. An Activity & Event Financial Report must be used for events where money is received on behalf of St. Matthew for activities and events.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the church, educational facilities, offsite properties, outbuildings and the cemetery. The board of Trustees also manages all contracts and well as the real estate and personal property of the Congregation including the operations of the cemetery.
Trustees Forms
These forms can be downloaded for completion and submitted the the church office for approval and scheduling purposes. Thank you-Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the church, educational facilities, offsite properties, outbuildings and the cemetery. The board of Trustees also manages all contracts and well as the real estate and personal property of the Congregation including the operations of the cemetery.
Trustees Forms
These forms can be downloaded for completion and submitted the the church office for approval and scheduling purposes. Thank you-Board of Trustees.
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This form spells out the rental fees for the usage of the gym.
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This form must be used before you sponsor any event at St. Matthew and wish to use any of the facilities.
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This form is needed to request any work to be done at St. Matthew.
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St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School
24500 North Old McHenry Road Hawthorn Woods, Illinois 60047 Phone: 847-438-7709 Fax: 847-438-0376 Email: smlcs@stmatts.net Church Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:00am St. Matthew Early Childhood Center 24480 North Old McHenry Rd Hawthorn Woods, Illinois 60047 Phone: 847-438-6103 Fax: 847-438-0376 Email: schooloffice@stmattsonline.com Early Childhood Center Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:00pm Weekend Service Times Saturday Evening: 5:30pm Sunday: 8:00am & 10:45am Full Schedule |
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