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September 2026

This month

Women's Bible Study Resumes · Online.Sat, Sep 12, 9 AM
84th Church Anniversary & "I Love St. Matthew" Committee · Online.Sat, Sep 12, 11 AM
Divine Worship, Youth Sunday & Holy Baptism · Free flu shots, walk-ins welcome, and Blueprint for Wellness sign-ups. Church School "Meet & Greet" and registration in the Fellowship Hall after worship. Voter registration available. Yeast roll pickup in support of the YPD.Sun, Sep 13, 9 AM
First District Ministers' Retreat BeginsMon, Sep 14
Food Pantry · Weekly. Spiritual Movement Exercise at 7 PM.Mon, Sep 14, 11:30 AM
Mental Health Support GroupMon, Sep 14, 6:30 PM
Bible Study · Online.Tue, Sep 15, 6:30 PM
Wednesday in the Word Bible StudyWed, Sep 16, 12 PM
Generation One Senior Ministry · Fitness Class. Come dressed comfortably to move and work out.Wed, Sep 16, 1:15 PM
Inspirational Choir · Spiritual Movement Exercise at 7 PM.Wed, Sep 16, 7 PM
Men's Bible StudySat, Sep 19, 8 AM
Newark District Conference · Bethel AME Church, Morristown. Health & Wellness Ministry Health Fair at 10 AM. Men's Bible Study resumes.Sat, Sep 19, 9 AM – 3 PM
Health & Wellness Ministry Health Fair · Nutrition Class online at 10 AM.Sat, Sep 19, 10 AM
Nutrition Class · Online.Sat, Sep 19, 10 AM
Divine Worship & Flower Ministry Annual Day · Hymn Sing at 8:45 AM. Church School and Tribe at 11 AM. Second yeast roll pickup.Sun, Sep 20, 9 AM
ASK Women's Bible StudySat, Sep 26, 9 AM
Membership Boot Camp Class · Second Floor Board Room. One full day, taught by Pastor Wilson with the Membership Ministry. Covers the History of Methodism, the History and Doctrine of the AME Church, and the History & Ministries of St. Matthew. Books, materials, lunch and snacks provided. All new and interested members welcome. Register here.Sat, Sep 26, 9 AM – 4 PM
1st District WMS Luncheon · Edison, NJ.Sat, Sep 26, 12 PM
Divine Worship · Monthly Blessing Table at 12 PM. We go to Allen AME Church, White Plains, NY at 12:30 PM.Sun, Sep 27, 9 AM
Monthly Congregational PrayerMon, Sep 28, 6:30 PM
2nd Quarterly Conference · Online. An offering will be received each week to bless the current Ministerial Staff, not the Pastor, at the end of the month.Wed, Sep 30, 7 PM
"My Black is Beautiful" · Postponed. A new date will be announced. Girls and young women ages 12–18. Sis. Shanda Toler, host; Rev. Leslie Wilson, speaker.Postponed
Waves of Hope Grief Ministry LaunchesSeptember

October 2026

Coming up

October is Clergy Appreciation Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Mental Health First Aid Training · Free training here. Lunch provided. Registration required.Thu, Oct 1, 9 AM – 4 PM
East Orange Breast Cancer Walk · Elmwood Park. Contact Sis. Susan Jennings to walk with the St. Matthew team.Sat, Oct 3, 10 AM
Love Feast, Divine Worship & Holy Communion · Love Feast 8:30 AM, Hymn Sing 8:45 AM, Worship 9 AM. Mental Health Support Hour at 11 AM. We go to Allen Temple AME Church, Mt. Vernon, NY at 12:30 PM.Sun, Oct 4
In-Person Bible Study · In the narthexTue, Oct 6, 6:30 PM
Officer Al-Mustafa I. Pearson Scholarship Gala · The Hanover Manor, East Hanover. Hosted by the Al-Mustafa Pearson Scholarship Foundation.Sat, Oct 10, 7 PM
Bishop Reginald T. Jackson Plaque Installation · Legends Way at the Essex County Hall of Records, Newark. An Essex County honor for our ninth pastor.Tue, Oct 20, 12 Noon
Vashti Women's Ministry Planning Summit · Rescheduled from September 12.Sat, Oct 24, 9 AM
People Over Politics 4th Annual Dinner & Awards Night · Pastor Wilson will be honored at the Community Service Awards. Hanover Manor, East Hanover. Black tie.Thu, Oct 29, 6 PM
Lobster Overnight Fellowship · The Nordic, Charlestown, RI. Departs the church 11 AM Friday, returns 2 PM Saturday. Contact the Travel Ministry.Oct 30 – 31

November 2026 & beyond

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In-Person Bible Study · In the narthexTue, Nov 3, 6:30 PM
Sight & Sound: "Joshua," Lancaster PA · Sold out. All 48 tickets are gone. Contact the office to join the waitlist.Sat, Nov 21
In-Person Bible Study · In the narthexTue, Dec 1, 6:30 PM

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