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St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Taylorsville Utah
(801) 965-8484
5200 So. 2700 W. Taylorsville, Utah 84129
"We are called to proclaim God's grace by sharing the story of Jesus to bring light, hope and healing to the world"
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St. Matthew's Core Values
WELCOME
Worship 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.
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:October Newsletter:
Comprehensive Ministry Review:
Events:
Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni will be in town for the installation service of Pastor Brigette Weier, on Saturday, October 26th, at 4:00 PM. We hope to see you there.
Bring a Friend Sunday! Sunday October 27th, is Bring a Friend Sunday! Please invite your friends and neighbors to attend Service and Adult Forum! We are hoping to get as many people as possible to attend. Adult Forum is great for the whole family, with discussion engaging for adults as well as kids. Often, kids see a side of the conversation that we as adults miss. So please invite someone to attend with you! The more the merrier, so let’s see how many people we can get to come enjoy Reformation Sunday with us!
Submitted by Samantha Johnson Faith Formation Ministry The Little Pantry
The Little Pantry is now on Amazon! You can now purchase your items directly from the St. Matthew’s Wish List by clicking on the Amazon link below:
( AMAZON ) The items we need of are all there for your choosing. It’s the easiest shopping ever, just select the items you want to purchase and pay for it. They will ship directly to the address set for St. Matthews. That is all there is to it! Please share this link in your social networks and with your family, friends and neighbors. Thank you for your continued support! The Outreach and Advocacy Ministry maintains food and hygiene supplies inside the church as well as our Little Pantry. Anyone who has a need is welcome to take from the supplies for their use or for a neighbor/friend who has needs. Submitted by Cindy Becker Outreach & Advocacy Ministry 
Time to clean out your closets for blankets, sweaters, coats, hats and gloves of all sizes. Clean and gently used or new items please.
A box will be provided in the narthex in November. Submitted by Cindy Becker Outreach & Advocacy Ministry 
Our senior breakfast club is growing if you would like to join us. We meet at Dee’s Family Restaurant, 4710 South Redwood Road, every other Tuesday at 9:00 am. Our next breakfast dates are October 8th, & 22nd.
Submitted by Mike Stoker Breakfast Club 
The Property Ministry is looking for volunteers to help with the church yard and building. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to use your gifts to help serve the people of St. Matthew’s and the community. If you are able to help in any way, please contact Mike Stoker;(801) 232-6588. [email protected].
Submitted by Mike Stoker Property Ministry 
Wow, it has been a year. We have worked with our council and other ministries and finally decided, something needed to be different this year for our initiative. That being said, commitment cards are still 100% necessary in order to determine next year’s budget. We will have some available at the usher station if you are willing to complete these earlier than commitment Sunday (10/20/24). Or if not available please ask one of the Stewardship Ministry or Pastor Brigette. Ok, business put aside, now for the extra icing on the cake: Time and Talents! This year we aren’t asking for additional money, other than the normal tithe, but your wonderful time and talents. Four ministries will/have presented their need in time and talents and we’re excited to help support them in this. I was recently given a great devotional that speaks to just this: “What freedom in realizing Christ equips His body with unique gifts and roles for specific times and places, as well as the freedom of understanding that every task that needs doing is not up to me.” – Sharon Hinck
Blessings, Submitted by Harmony Thaemert Stewardship Ministry 
The Peoples’ Sermon:When Pastor Christine announced her retirement, I am sure that we all shared the same emotions and questions, such as “Who is going to preach?” While we wait with anticipation for the new pastor, the good news is that six members of our congregation are being trained as Lay Preachers to share God’s message with you each Sunday.
Our Preaching Ministry considers this role an honor and privilege and a responsibility not to be taken lightly. We meet regularly and spend much time in study and prayer. Currently, we are in a six week training course with other Lay Preachers and clergy, taught by the Rev. Dr. Shauna K. Hannan, a professor of homiletics and Pacific Lutheran theological Seminary. In this course, we are leaning about preaching as a ministry of the whole congregation and ways we can be a more participatory congregation in proclaiming the gospel, with not just one voice, but all of our voices. Scriptures assure us that lay preaching existed, beginning with Jesus. As said in Mark 16:15, “And he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to all creation.’” Please offer your support and prayers for the Laity Preaching Ministry as we begin our new church year with new beginnings and anticipation. Blessings, Submitted by Pam Lawrence Preaching Ministry 
Adult ForumAdult Forum is meeting again right after service. We are using the book “Jesus is Enough,” by Claudia May. Don’t feel like you have to have the book to join, we are very willing to share, and there is no reading before we meet. We read a section that morning and then enjoy discussing what we read. Come join the fellowship and wonderful discussion. I can tell you that all of us that participated before we broke for the summer have missed meeting and are ready to be back. We welcome anyone to stop by and see what we are about. We would love to see you each week, but feel free to pop in as you are able. Thank you,
Submitted by Leandra Ludlam Adult Forum 
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on the first Monday of every month at 2 PM. Prayer shawls, hats, baby blankets, and scarves are projects we work on together. We have a great need for yarn donations; please see Mary Wimmer or Henny Johnson for more information.
Sunday Service Streams LiveIt’s snowing, I’m sick or I just can’t get moving on a Sunday morning. Don’t worry you can still watch service.
St Matthew’s streams service live every Sunday at 10:00 am so join us online. If you can’t join service on Sunday morning, service is still on our web page for five days www.stmatthewsut.org So if you want to hear the sermon or gospel again provided to us by our preaching ministry team and the beautiful music that Sam plays, just go to St. Matthew’s web page and click on the link. Submitted by Communication Ministry 
Why become a member of St. Matthew’s in Taylorsville? Here are a few reasons our members have expressed why they are part of the Mission and Ministry here:
For how you can be part of the exciting ministry at St. Matthew’s as a member, ask an usher for a “Request for Membership” form. 
Faith Letters to Jesus:Thank you to all who wrote a faith letter to Jesus! Writing letters is becoming a lost art and there is something about putting pen to paper that cultivates intimacy and deep engagement with others. Jesus is here for us, so if you have a burden, give it to Jesus, if you want to give thanks, tell it to Jesus, if you have love in your heart, share it with Jesus. You may drop your letter in the mailbox located in the sanctuary next to the prayer loom. No postage required.
Thank you! One of the faith letters says: I did good on my test. Praise be to God! Submitted by Pam Lawrence Faith Formation Ministry 
Faith at Home:To “BLESS One Another” is to shower God's favor on others. We do it often as Christians. It is the last of the FAITH5 faith practices that we do simply by being kind, listening, helping, praying for others. In Genesis 12 “God tells Abraham that he will be blessed so that he can be a blessing to others. This is the beginning of a bigger blessing that will be to all humanity. God has blessed us, and He desires for us to bless others as well.”
It is our Christian culture to share blessings throughout our worship services and beyond. FAITH5 is the new ‘beyond’ - Every Week at Church and Every Night in Every Home. God bless you as you begin living FAITH5. The FAITH5 steps: ⦁ SHARE your highs and lows. ⦁ READ a bible verse or story. ⦁ TALK about how the Bible reading might relate to your highs and lows. ⦁ PRAY for one another’s highs and lows ⦁ BLESS one another Submitted by Pam Lawrence Faith Formation Ministry First Communion -
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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
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 Frank Cordova.
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 Coffee & treats on Sunday morning prior to & after worship. contact Mary Kay Arnold to sign up.
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 Jackie Peercy.
Worship Ministry – Worship Assistants, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Cantors, Acolytes – contact Mary Kay Arnold to be trained and then added to the schedule.
Facilities & Grounds – upkeep of the facilities requires many hands & a variety of talents. Contact Frank Cordova.
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 Coffee & treats on Sunday morning prior to & after worship. contact Mary Kay Arnold to sign up.
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 Jackie Peercy.
Worship Ministry – Worship Assistants, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Cantors, Acolytes – contact Mary Kay Arnold to be trained and then added to the schedule.
Day of Service with the Taylorsville Community:
The Taylorsville Community will have their Day of Service on Saturday Sept 14th, and it will be a food drive to benefit the Utah Food Bank. Watch for the drop off location address in our August newsletter.
Submitted by Rhonda Joa Outreach & Advocacy Ministry
Submitted by Rhonda Joa Outreach & Advocacy Ministry
Reconciling in Christ News
Made in God’s Image – God’s Boundless Diversity
Reconciling in Christ (RIC)
Reconciling in Christ (RIC)
Made in God’s Image
After a two-year journey, lots of discussions, many prayers, one on ones and development of a welcoming statement, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, has become a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation. Please rejoice with us as we celebrate.
“As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church is an inclusive and welcoming community. We affirm that all people are created in God’s image and, as beloved children, are worthy of God’s love and grace. We welcome those of any race, ethnicity, creed, class, age, gender, marital status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. In creating a beloved community, we join together in a commitment to racial equity and to celebrate our uniqueness to live freely in God’s grace.”
Come join us as we celebrate and rejoice in God's boundless diversity.
After a two-year journey, lots of discussions, many prayers, one on ones and development of a welcoming statement, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, has become a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation. Please rejoice with us as we celebrate.
“As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church is an inclusive and welcoming community. We affirm that all people are created in God’s image and, as beloved children, are worthy of God’s love and grace. We welcome those of any race, ethnicity, creed, class, age, gender, marital status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. In creating a beloved community, we join together in a commitment to racial equity and to celebrate our uniqueness to live freely in God’s grace.”
Come join us as we celebrate and rejoice in God's boundless diversity.
St. Matthew’s Vision Statement
Our vision is a community deeply rooted in the love of God, energetically engaged in meaningful relationships with our neighbors near and far, committed to rich diversity, intentional inclusion, bold advocacy, and care for creation to connect people to God and transform lives.
On November 21st St. Matthew’s congregation voted unanimously to become a Reconciling in Christ congregation. “What does this mean for us?” is a question many of us might be thinking. Becoming a RIC congregation will provide opportunities as we lean into our new Visioning Statement and Welcoming Statement. Reconciling Works tells us, “Many LBGTQ1A+ people have learned by experience that they are not truly welcome in church, even in churches that state, “All are welcome here!” A general statement of welcome is often heard as meaning, “everybody but me,” so it can take a special effort to communicate and authentic welcome to LBGTQ1A+ people. The RIC program seeks to make known settings where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions are truly welcomed.”
There is so much to learn and to do that it might seem overwhelming, but have no fear, together we can take it one step at a time. Education is a good place to start. As Allies, we need to learn about pronouns and helpful ways to use them. Another good place to learn about the LBGTQ1A+ community is to become familiar with terminology that is welcoming and hospitable. Expressing and cultivating hospitable curiosity is something we can learn and do on this continuing journey of radical welcome. Here is a link for allies to become familiar with terminology.
https://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/allys-guideto-terminology_1.pdf.
To learn more about pronouns and terminology check out
https://www.reconcilingworks.org/pronouns-matter-helpful-suggestions/.
Our vision is a community deeply rooted in the love of God, energetically engaged in meaningful relationships with our neighbors near and far, committed to rich diversity, intentional inclusion, bold advocacy, and care for creation to connect people to God and transform lives.
On November 21st St. Matthew’s congregation voted unanimously to become a Reconciling in Christ congregation. “What does this mean for us?” is a question many of us might be thinking. Becoming a RIC congregation will provide opportunities as we lean into our new Visioning Statement and Welcoming Statement. Reconciling Works tells us, “Many LBGTQ1A+ people have learned by experience that they are not truly welcome in church, even in churches that state, “All are welcome here!” A general statement of welcome is often heard as meaning, “everybody but me,” so it can take a special effort to communicate and authentic welcome to LBGTQ1A+ people. The RIC program seeks to make known settings where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions are truly welcomed.”
There is so much to learn and to do that it might seem overwhelming, but have no fear, together we can take it one step at a time. Education is a good place to start. As Allies, we need to learn about pronouns and helpful ways to use them. Another good place to learn about the LBGTQ1A+ community is to become familiar with terminology that is welcoming and hospitable. Expressing and cultivating hospitable curiosity is something we can learn and do on this continuing journey of radical welcome. Here is a link for allies to become familiar with terminology.
https://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/allys-guideto-terminology_1.pdf.
To learn more about pronouns and terminology check out
https://www.reconcilingworks.org/pronouns-matter-helpful-suggestions/.
History of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Taylorsville, Utah
St. Matthew’s congregation had it’s beginning in the 1950’s and 1960’s with membership in the early Utah mission churches of St. Paul’s in Kearns (LCA) and Atonement in Granger (ALC). In 1987 the two churches sold their buildings and joined together in the newly formed Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). January 1, 1988 was the beginning of this new church named St. Matthews Lutheran Church. The first service in the new building was held March 8, 1993, in the soon to be incorporated Utah city of Taylorsville. In October 1999 the addition of an education wing was added to the church. St. Matthews Lutheran Church is the only ELCA congregation on the west side of the Salt Lake City valley. For the past 35 years the church has been a “beacon of light” in the community and hope to continue to share God’s love while serving our congregation and community in many more years.
Respectfully submitted, Mary Kay Arnold
Respectfully submitted, Mary Kay Arnold
St. Matthew's is now operating on solar power.
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