The rest of the week we have a growing schedule of weekday worship.

On Mondays through Fridays we serve on average 60 hungry people a hot meal on our patio (this being Southern California, we rarely have to move inside because of the weather!).

During the school year we have at least one Bible Study a week on weekday mornings and evenings. Also the choir practices Thursday evenings, the model railroad group meets weekly, the stitching group meets every Tuesday morning, youth and children groups get together. Community groups meet weekly at St. Matthias, including A.A. Tuesdays at 7:00 PM and the Whittier Area Peace and Justice Coalition on Thursdays.

In the fall and spring we have special weekly programs that last for a couple months that cover a wide range of topics and interests, with each evening beginning with prayers and a meal.

Some St. Matthias groups and contact persons

Soup Hour Outreach Program- Sandy Jamieson

Altar Guild- Elizabeth Barringer

Education/Formation Program for Children- the Rev. Cathy Gray

Youth, Campus, and Young Adult- the Rev. Bruce Gray

Education Program for Adults- the Rev. Bruce Gray

Stephen Ministry- Faye Jackson

Stewardship & Fundraising- Stan Jamieson and Anne Huffington

Grant Writing and Grants Maintenance- Robert Hooper

The St. Matthias Choir- Don Brown

Become an Acolyte- Will Adkisson

Become a Chalice Bearer- the Rev. Bruce Gray

Become a Greeter or Usher- Richard Tovey

Become a Lay Eucharistic Visitor- the Rev. Bruce Gray

Help with the Coffee Hour- Bonnie Sell

Become a Prayer Minister- Nancy Jenkins

Join the Pastoral Commission- Edie Gallion

Help with the Parish Library- Gen Harris

Volunteer in the Parish Office- Dottie Anderson

Help with parish medical ministries- parish nurse Judith Stockman

St. Elizabeth’s Guild- Mary Bessent

The Stitchery Group- Betty Tovey

The Wellness Group- Bea Comini

Post Modern Christianity Discussion Group-Nancy Jenkins

Wednesday Morning Bible Study- the Rev. Bruce Gray

Thursday Evening Bible Study- the Rev. Bruce Gray

Benedictine Spirituality Group-Kay Lazano

Sunday Morning Adult Class- Dave Donovan

The Women’s Spirituality Book Club- Millie Morse

20's/30's Group-David and Marla Damico

The Men’s Breakfast Club- Don Dean

St. Matthias Model Railroaders- Fred Torres

All of the groups listed welcome new participants, even if they are brand new to the parish. If you would like to be a part of one of these groups please contact to the person listed or speak with any of the clergy or a Vestry member. If you have an idea for a new group or ministry, contact the Rev. Bruce Gray and he can help you get it started, or connected with people who have similar interests and can help develop a new program.

Monthly events include the meetings of our various groups and guilds, ranging from the Women's Book Group (which reads contemporary novels), to St. Elizabeth's Guild (daytime fellowship for women), to the various Vestry Commissions including Education, Finance, Planned Giving, Latino Ministry, and Buildings/Grounds.

Less regular are special events such as hosting musicians, scholars, elected officials, and drama groups.

Annual events include hosting the annual World AIDS Day service for Whittier, the "Kirkin' of the Tartans" in November, outtings to baseball games, the fall tour of wineries, retreats for various groups (including youth and women), and other fun and inspiring reasons to get together.