​Where men connect with God and each other, grow in faith, build brotherhood, lead with strength, and serve without limits.
A welcoming space for men to grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and deepen their understanding of God’s Word. Through weekly gatherings, we explore Scripture, share life experiences, and encourage one another to live out our faith with integrity and purpose. Whether you're new to the Bible or a seasoned believer, this group offers a supportive environment for spiritual growth and brotherhood.
The Garage Sanctuary Bible Study is a vibrant gathering that meets weekly in the comfort and grit of a garage transformed into a sacred space for fellowship, reflection, and spiritual growth.​
Join us weekly on Sundays between worship services as we study and discuss God's word, encourage one another, and learn how to better serve and love each other, our families, our community, and our world just as Christ loves us. 
Vocal and instrumental music is a very special part of our worship services at St. Matthew with four different choirs to choose from.  We're always looking for instrumentalists to enhance our worship experience as well!
The mission of this family friendly ministry is to share with others the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.  We need to “Love like Jesus”.  To be the hands and feet of Jesus, means not only to serve those in need, but also to share the joy of Christ’s gospel across all ages.  We can do this by showing others what the Good News means to us through our actions, relationships, and attitudes.  We believe the Word is to be used as a gift to open a world of Joy and that real joy is found not in being served, but in choosing to serve.
Your Lutheran Journey (Adult Instruction) is offered to those who have not gone through a confirmation class and wish to become members of the
​Lutheran Church.
The mission of the Christian Outreach of Lutherans (COOL) is to give comprehensive assistance to families in need, by reducing hunger and homelessness, while encouraging personal growth and self-sufficiency.  Every last Sunday of the month is Bread for Life Sunday where St. Matthew gathers, packs, and delivers donated bread and other non-perishable food items to the COOL Food Pantry in Waukegan, Illinois.
St. Matthew has a "Meals On Wheels Team". Team members deliver meals to individuals and families in the community every fourth (4th) week of the month.
Connecting senior adult Christians, through prayer, fellowship, and service, supporting the boundless needs of each other as we grow older in our faith in Jesus Christ.  Check the Events page for upcoming SAM events!
GriefShare is a 13 week support group for people grieving the death of a loved one. It offers a safe space where you can connect with others, learn practical ways to cope with loss, and find comfort as you move through the grieving process.