"We are called to proclaim God's grace by sharing the story of Jesus to bring light, hope and healing to the world"
St. Matthew's Core Values
WELCOMEWorship is the center of our common life. Worship moves us to service. That service is supported by fellowship and community. Worship + Service + Community. We invite you to take part in these with us.
We are a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, committed to hospitality, justice, inclusivity, mercy and joy in the name of Christ. We serve the West Side of the Salt Lake Valley. Our congregation came into being in 1989 when St. Paul and Atonement Lutheran churches merged. Online Giving
St. Matthew’s has chosen a new provider, named Tithe.ly, to manage it’s online giving. Make one-time donations or set-up a giving schedule that meets your needs. Tithe.ly will do the work for you, making your giving easy and convenient.
Newsletters:December Newsletter
Comprehensive Ministry Review:
Council & Ministry 2019 Reports
Events:
Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
Poinsettia Sale Begins November 24th
Order your poinsettias to beautify our sanctuary for Christmas. They will be $10.00 per each dedication. The sale will run through December 15th. Forms are available from the ushers or the church office. 
Sunday, December 15th at 10:00 AM
Invite your neighbors and friends to come to this fun event. Our Sunday School children and youth will be presenting the “Gospel” for the day. Stay afterwards for the Hospitality Hour Potluck. See anyone on the Hospitality & Evangelism Team to sign up to bring a dish to share. 
Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, December 24th at 7:00 PM Join us for another memorable Christmas Eve Candlelight Service to remember the birth of the Christ Child. Invite your friends, family and neighbors. 
Epiphany Party – January 5th
Join us after worship during the Hospitality Hour for our annual Epiphany Party. Faith Formation hosts this event and always provides fun, fellowship and information about this important church holiday. QPR Training
Utah has the fifth highest rate of suicide in the United States. We may say that is a tragedy but not take any action. Here’s your chance to take some action to bring awareness to this cause and be part of the solution.
On January 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. St. Matthew’s will host QPR Training. QPR stands for Questions, Persuade, Refer. These three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question with caring, persuade with hope, and refer someone with assistance to get help and safe a life. Training can be for anyone and QPR can be learned in as little at 60 minutes. Please consider registering for this free training to bring awareness to this important cause in our community. Contact Pastor Christine to register. 
Winter Warm Clothing Drive
During the winter months we will be holding a warm clothing drive. Gently used or new items needed for men, women and children are gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, pajamas, socks, and blankets. Now is a good time to start cleaning out your closets in preparation for the drive. Items will go to a variety of non-profit agencies that St. Matthew’s supports such as Crossroads Urban Center, VOAD, the Rescue Mission, etc. 
Ladies Save Your Purses!
Once again, we will be helping Granger Community Christian Church. We will be collecting slightly used purses for women in shelters. They also need small toiletries. We will be collecting these items from now till January 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Christine. V.B.S. 2019 |
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Spread the Word
Check into Facebook every time you are here at St. Matthew’s. Tell folks what you are doing, post pictures and tag your friends.
Do you have an Instagram account? If so – take pictures to show your friends and family where you are and what you are doing at St. Matthew’s.
Opportunities To Serve
Altar Guild – contact Mary Wimmer for the next training date and to be added to the schedule.
Choir or Special Music – the choir sings several times a year and practices for 20-30 minutes following worship most Sundays. For more information contact Leandra Ludlam. Counters – contact Karla Stoker to be trained and added to the schedule.
Facilities & Grounds – upkeep of the facilities requires many hands & a variety of talents. Contact Mike Stoker.
Faith Formation – Sunday School Teachers needed for the upcoming year. We use the Spark Lectionary Series. Contact Samantha Johnson for more information.
Fellowship – get together with a few others and sign-up to provide a simple meal or treats on Sunday morning following worship. Sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex area.
Prayer Shawl Ministry – do you knit or crochet. Contact Henny Johnson for more information.
Outreach Ministry – needs help with the Food Pantry, meals for Family Promise, special collections for organizations that St. Matthew’s supports. Contact Jenny Cox.
Worship Ministry – Worship Assistants, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Cantors, Acolytes – contact Mary Kay Arnold to be trained and then added to the schedule.
Choir or Special Music – the choir sings several times a year and practices for 20-30 minutes following worship most Sundays. For more information contact Leandra Ludlam. Counters – contact Karla Stoker to be trained and added to the schedule.
Facilities & Grounds – upkeep of the facilities requires many hands & a variety of talents. Contact Mike Stoker.
Faith Formation – Sunday School Teachers needed for the upcoming year. We use the Spark Lectionary Series. Contact Samantha Johnson for more information.
Fellowship – get together with a few others and sign-up to provide a simple meal or treats on Sunday morning following worship. Sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex area.
Prayer Shawl Ministry – do you knit or crochet. Contact Henny Johnson for more information.
Outreach Ministry – needs help with the Food Pantry, meals for Family Promise, special collections for organizations that St. Matthew’s supports. Contact Jenny Cox.
Worship Ministry – Worship Assistants, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Cantors, Acolytes – contact Mary Kay Arnold to be trained and then added to the schedule.
St. Matthew's is now operating on solar power.
Click on the picture above to see the System Details.
Click on the picture above to see the System Details.
