Learning to be Jesus' Disciples

Children, youth and adults are encouraged and empowered to actively participate in the world as Christ’s disciples. You are invited to wrestle with questions and hear the faith stories of others through various age-appropriate educational and hands-on experiences.

Christian Education 2025-2026

Sunday School classes for the 2025/2026 school year are held each week from 9:00-9:50AM  

Sunday Children’s Classes:

  • Youth Class: Children 4-years-old through 6th grade; room #8 upstairs. Note: The Easter Egg Hunt will take place Easter Sunday at 9:30AM.
  • Confirmation Class: Children preparing to make their confirmation; room #11 upstairs
  • Senior High Class: Grades 9-12; downstairs classroom space

Sunday Adult Classes: 

  • Family and Life Issue and Strategies: Facilitated by Mary-Catherine Deadman; room #7 upstairs 

  • Sunday Bible Study with Pastor Stephen: Meets in the conference room. 

Contact Amy Stone if you are interested in helping to serve as a Sunday School teacher or assistant, provide assistance in other ways, or if you’d like more information.

 

 PreK-5th grade Sunday School

St. Matthew’s PreK-5th Graders will spend the year exploring the Old Testament and will meet weekly from 9:00-9:50 AM! Starting their faith journey with learning how it all began, discussing a story each week, and completing a related activity. 

 

6-8th grade

Confirmation studies for grades 6-8th will meet weekly upstairs in Room 11. Parents  are welcome to attend any of the classes during the year.   

 

Next Steps

Many Ways to Get Involved Below!

Keeping the Word Alive

Saturday, April 4th, 3:00PM - 6AM Easter Morning The next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate and said, "Sir, we remember...
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Summer Music Camp – July 6-17

It’s Cool in the Furnace! Join us for a fun-filled 2 weeks at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church for Summer Music Camp as kids bring this exciting musical to life with songs, storytelling, and faith! The...
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Hope 4 Kids International – March 8th at St. Matthew’s

Join us in the sanctuary on Sunday, 8 March at 9:00 a.m. for a special presentation about the life-changing work of Hope 4 Kids International. For over 50 years H4KI has served children living in...
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Vacation Bible School 2025

It’s Registration Time …2025 Vacation Bible School (VBS)! This year we will go “On the Road with God.” VBS will include large group activities, crafting, games, and story time – all aligned on the...
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Keeping the Word Alive

Saturday, April 19th, 3:00PM - 6AM Easter Morning The next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate and said, "Sir, we...
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Fastnacht Dinner & Celebration – March 2, 4-6

Come one, come all! Get ready to start your Lenten journey. St. Matthew’s welcomes the entire Congregation to a pancake/sausage dinner to celebrate Fastnacht (Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday) on Sunday,...
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Sunday School Year 2024-2025

Planning activities for our upcoming Sunday School Year are underway.  At the June 17, 2024 Church Council Meeting, it was determined that Sunday School classes for the 2024/2025 school year...
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Blessing of Backpacks

Children are invited to bring their school backpacks to church for the 10:00AM service on Sunday, August 18, 2024. At that service, children will receive a token from St. Matthew’s to help them...
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Summer Music Camp – Registration Now Open!

Summer Music CampJuly 8 - 21st!We're putting on a musical this summer! Open to children who have completed Kindergarten through High School July 8-19th, 9:00-Noon July 21st: The kids will...
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Vacation Bible School–Registration ends June 10th!

Camp Firelight Vacation Bible School Invites Kidsto Put Their Trust in God! Join us for Camp Firelight June 17th - 20th.  9AM to 12 noon. 3-year-olds (toilet trained) through rising 6th...
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Baptisms and First Communion

Baptisms: Please contact us for more information and to setup a meeting with one of our pastors. 

First Communion classes are offered yearly for those in 3rd grade. However, if your child is asking to receive communion, we encourage them to do so! If you are an adult seeking to learn more about communion, please contact us to meet with one of the pastors. 

Educating Children for 45 Years

Our Day School has served the Lake Ridge community for over 45 years and helped thousands of children learn through play.

Learn more about our teaching philosophy and enrollment opportunities through the Day School website
or by contacting us at 703-494-3090.

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