Annual Cookie Exchange

A time-honored Christmas Faire tradition is back this year by popular demand - the Cookie Exchange! Bring 3-4 dozen of your favorite homemade cookies or bars to exchange with the group. At the end of the party, you will go home with a box bursting with all kinds of cookies and bars. After our exchange, we will enjoy a lovely lunch together. Three of your past Christmas Faire chairs are getting back together to host this wonderful event, Hosted By: Channing Grigsby McGuire, Holly Manzo & Anna Hurst. We are thrilled to continue offering this wonderful holiday tradition!

Date: Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at Time: 11:30am

Where: The Hurst Residence in Holmby Hills

Bunco Party

Play (or learn how to play) Bunco with the help of Andrea Bostick, Jamie Madden, Heather Jones, and Lee Anne Sanderson! It's sure to be fun! Light dinner will be served. Beginners are welcome! Hosted at the Madden Residence in Pacific Palisades.

Thursday, March 12th 2026, 6:30pm
16 tickets available (1 ticket per person)
$65 per ticket

Hosted By: Jamie Madden
Andrea Bostick
Heather Jones
Lee Anne Sanderson

Date: Thursday, March 12th 2026

Time: 6:30pm

Where: The Madden Residence

*One Ticket Per Person*

Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a proper English Tea and Fellowship at the Landau Residence. Classic English cream tea with finger sandwiches, scones, biscuits, cake, conversation and community. A chance to slow down time just a tiny bit and relax. Hosted by Cate and David Landau.

Hosted By: Cate and David Landau

Date: A Saturday in late April/early May

Time: TBD

Where: The Landau Residence

*One Ticket Per Person*

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Have you been wanting to learn how to play mahjong? Would you like to refine your skills? Meet new players? Please join us for a lively afternoon of beginner/intermediate play and delicious nibbles and drinks.

Hosted by: Sue Ganz and Diana Allan.

Date: Thursday, April 16th 2026

Time: 2:30-5:30pm
Where: in the Pacific Palisades

*1 ticket per person*

Board Game Night Party

Do you like Settlers of Catan? Wingspan? Ticket to Ride? Azul? Dominion? Scrabble? Come have a cozy board game night with pizza, craft beer, snacks, and lots of table top board game fun!

Hosted by: Lizzy Tooke Moore and James Moore.

When: Saturday, February 28th 2026, Time: 4pm at the Moore Residence
*1 ticket per couple*

Annual Literary Luncheon

Join fellow parishioners for a delicious lunch followed by a lively discussion about
everyone's current favorite read. Bring a new copy of your book to trade and go
home with someone else's favorite. Hosted by: Kathy Bitting, Michele Grasso-Dennis, Sue Ganz and Sarah Miller.

Date: Saturday, May 9th 2026,

Time: 12-2pm at

Where: The Grasso-Dennis Residence
*1 ticket per person*

PIT/Little Falcons Playdate at the Beach!

Join fellow Little Falcons & Parent-Infant Toddler Program families at the Bel Air Bay Club for an afternoon of sun & fun! Your littles will enjoy the wonderful playground & other beach club amenities as you meet & mingle with other Early Childhood parents. Hosted by the Fellows and Risko families.

Hosted by: The Fellows and Risko families.

Date: March 5th, 2026

Time: 4-7pm

Where: Bel Air Bay Club
*1 ticket per family*

Little Bunnies Easter Egg Hunt

Hop on over for a morning of Easter fun! Bring your basket and your bunny best for an Easter Egg Hunt, springtime crafts, snacks and sips. This celebration is perfect for little bunnies (toddlers through age 6) and their families.

Hosted by: Charlotte Hunt Harvey, Dre Lindsay and Danielle Shahla.

Date: Saturday, March 21st 2026,

Time: 10am-12pm
Where: Huntington Park (Pacific Palisades)
25 tickets available *1 ticket per family*
$125 per ticket

Christmas Photos with Santa

The Santa Party is Back! Come join us for a festive afternoon. The man himself, Santa Claus, will be there. You can have your picture taken with Santa so come photo ready, whatever that means to you. Pajamas or your festive attire -- it's your choice. The kids will not only enjoy meeting Santa but will have the opportunity to make some holiday crafts and play some games. Light refreshments will be served.

Hosted by: Kat Lansbury, Lindsay Leidheiser, Lizzy Tooke Moore and Teresa Murphy.

Date: Sunday, December 7th 2025,

Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Where: The Lansbury Residence
*1 ticket per family*

Thrift Shop Donation Party

Calling All Swifty Thrifties! Join us for a cozy morning of community, conversation, and giving back. Come support the St. Matthew's Thrift Shop and our amazing outreach agencies at the home of Anna & Mike Hurst. Bring your best donated clothes & accessories and enjoy some delicious coffee & pastries!

Please bring 1-5 of your best donations - stylish clothes, chic shoes, beautiful purses, or standout jewelry. (If your closet is bursting, we'll happily take more!) Designer and name-brand treasures are our biggest sellers, and every dollar raised supports the same outreach agencies as our beloved Christmas Faire. Come sip, snack, and share a little love (and maybe a few fashion tips)!

Hosted by: Susan Buffone, Tracy Metzger & Anna Hurst.

Date: Wednesday, February 11th 2026, Time: 10am-12pm

Where: The home of Anna & Mike Hurst
*1 ticket per person*

23rd ANNUAL BACKYARD BBQ BASH

Location: The Meister Residence, Pacific Palisades
Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm
ANNUAL 21 st BACKYARD BBQ RETURNS!
Holy Smokes! A Fire can't stop this incredible chance to enjoy a repeat of this
legendary, amazing evening with your St. Matthew's friends! You don't won't
to miss this!
Experience an unforgettable evening to celebrate our strength and resilience as
a wonderful community of faith in a beautiful backyard setting here in the
Palisades.

Enjoy live music by "The Sultans of String," with Jai Winding sitting in on piano, while savoring a delectable BBQ feast prepared by your hosts!
Indulge in BBQ chicken, carne asada and salmon, Jack Daniels baked beans,
traditional Southern BBQ sides of potato salad, cole slaw, mac & cheese and aboundless spread of homemade desserts.

Sip on the renowned 'Spring Fling' cocktail, fine wines and beers. This event
offers the perfect blend of culinary delights, music, and camaraderie, all in
support of St. Matthew's Outreach Ministries.

Location: Charlie & Lawry Meister Home, Pacific Palisades
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 - Time: 6:00 pm
Co-Hosted by: Dre &Pitch Lindsay * Danielle & Tarek Shahla * Lori Selna*
Montana Coady & Ben Randall * Peter Dubrawski & Gretchen Jaeger *Chelsea & Barrett Meister * Lynne Brickner & Jerry Gallard * Suzanne Trepp*
Mary Lou &; Bill Loperr * Caren &; Mike Thompson * Megan & Lawson Smith
Jai & Becky Winding * The Sultans of String * Kathy & Bill Bitting