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July 2026

This month

St. John AME 116th Closing Worship, Brooklyn · Travel with Pastor Wilson. Us Bus departs 12:30 PM. Dinner served.Sun, July 26
Food Pantry · Weekly. Monthly Congregational Prayer online 6:30 PM. Spiritual Movement Exercise online 7:30 PM.Mon, July 27, 11:30 AM
Pastor Wilson Preaches Revival for Bethel AME, Boonton · Virtual. Theme: "Visualizing the Goodness of God" (Matthew 6:28–30).Tue, July 28, 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

August 2026

Coming up

Love Feast, Divine Worship & Holy Communion · Love Feast 8:30 AM, Worship 9 AMSun, Aug 2
Mental Health Office HourSun, Aug 2, 11 AM
Worship at St. James AME, Hightstown · Pastor Wilson preaching. Ushers and Harmony Choir serve. $10 donation. Call the office to ride the bus.Sun, Aug 2, 1 PM
National Night Out · A community gathering with hot dogs and hamburgers, honoring the service of our first responders. St. Matthew is a stop on the City's caravan.Tue, Aug 4, 5 – 7 PM
Homegoing for Sis. Christine "Roz" Samuels · Viewing 9 AM, Homegoing 11 AMFri, Aug 7
Pastor Wilson's BirthdaySun, Aug 16
Maryland: Baltimore & National Harbour WeekendAug 21 – 24
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament · Lincoln ParkSat, Aug 22, 11 AM
Monthly Congregational Prayer · OnlineMon, Aug 24, 6:30 PM
NJ Motor Vehicle Inspection Event · Inspection stickers providedThu, Aug 27, 8:30 AM – 1 PM

September 2026 & beyond

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Joint Steward & Trustee Board MeetingWed, Sep 2, 6:30 PM
Church ConferenceThu, Sep 3, 6:30 PM
Love Feast, Divine Worship & Holy Communion · Love Feast 8:30 AM, Worship 9 AM. Mental Health Office Hour 11 AM. Please wear white.Sun, Sep 6
Labor Day · Church office closedMon, Sep 7
Bible Study Resumes · In person in the narthex. Beginning in September, the first Tuesday of each month meets in person; other Tuesdays remain online.Tue, Sep 8, 6:30 PM
Youth ChoirWed, Sep 9, 6 PM
Vashti Women's Ministry Planning SummitSat, Sep 10, 9 AM
Divine Worship, Youth Sunday & Holy Baptism · Church School resumes. Pastor Wilson teaches the Adult Church School class. Free flu shots available.Sun, Sep 13, 9 AM
Newark District Conference · Bethel AME Church, Morristown. Health & Wellness Ministry Health Fair at 10 AM.Sat, Sep 19, 9 AM – 3 PM
Flower Ministry Annual DaySun, Sep 20
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
Waves of Hope Grief Ministry LaunchesSeptember
In-Person Bible Study · In the narthexTue, Oct 6, 6:30 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
People Over Politics Gala Banquet · Save the date. Pastor Wilson will be honored as an award recipient. Hanover Manor. More details to follow.Thu, Oct 29
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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