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"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

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.

Online Giving

St. Matthew's is excited to provide the opportunity to give your tithes and offerings online in a safe and easy way. This system enables you to support the church by making a one-time contribution or establishing a recurring contribution.

Newsletters:

June Newsletter
june_newsletter_2018.pdf
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Comprehensive Ministry Review:
Comprehensive Ministry Review
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Events:

​Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
  • ELCA Day of Service - Saturday September 22th

Adult Forum will Begin on September 16th at 9:00 AM
We will be continuing our Study of Evangelism for “Normal” People

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Don’t Forget to Fill Those Piggies and Barns
Bring them back on Rally Sunday, September 9th! Your donations support ELCA World Hunger to provide ways for families around the world to become self-sufficient and sustainable.  Last year we collected nearly $1,000 in our piggy banks.

Make a Joyful Noise!

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Choir will be starting up again on September 9th. Practices are held most Sunday’s following worship.  Music selections are easy to learn and do not require that you read music.
See Paul Dewey or Leandra Ludlam for more details if you are interested or have any questions.

Outreach Ministry

Thanks to everyone who donated items to our summer food drive!  Because of your support, St. Matthew’s has donated a total of 621 pounds of food to help families in our community so far this year! 
To offer our continued support to children living in poverty, the Outreach Ministry will  be collecting diapers and formula during the months of September and October.  Please leave your donations near the altar every Sunday.  The donations will be taken to the Crossroads Urban Center to be distributed to families in our community.
In celebration of the ELCA Day of Service, members of St. Matthew’s will be preparing and serving breakfast to the young adults at the VOA Teen Outreach Center on Saturday September 22th.  Please plan on meeting at St. Matthew’s at 7:00 a.m. to carpool. We should be back at St. Matthew’s by 10:00. 
*Due to facility rules, no children under the age of 14 will be allowed to participate.

The next Outreach Ministry meeting is on Monday September 10th at 6:30.  All are welcome!! 

Social Media Sunday is September 30th

This is the day to tweet, share, like and much more on your phone or other devise using whatever social media platform you use.  Tweet out something in the sermon that strikes you as provocative, take a selfie with your friends or family at church and post to Instagram, share a post from our Facebook page with your friends, the possibilities are endless!  Be sure to #stmatthewsut on all your posts to get the word out that we are a vibrant community in Christ.
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 6th at 11:00 AM
Bring your creatures, great and small for an informal blessing, treats and more
St. Matthew’s will be hosting a meal for the families staying at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Monday, October 22nd.  A sign-up sheet will be hanging in the Narthex.  If you have any questions, please contact Mary Wimmer or Nancy Krogstad.

Social Statement on Women
and Justice for Study & Response

Pastor Christine is leading a discussion study group on the draft for the latest ELCA Social Statement “Women & Justice.”  June 23rd from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM  We are collecting our thoughts and feedback on the proposed social statement to submit to the wider church which is due prior to September 1, 2018.  All are welcome and encouraged to participate.

V.B.S. - 2018

Sunday Worship 10:00 am
Christian Education 9:00 a.m.
(except for the summer break, when we simply worship)

2654 West Builders Drive (5200 S. and 2700 W.)
Taylorsville, UT 84129

Phone:  801-965-8484
office@stmatthewsut.org

Some of what goes on here....

Bible Study on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 we staple, fold and stuff bulletins
Scouts on Wednesdays
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Food-bank (open when the office is open)
Samoan Christian Worship at 1 -2:30 p.m. on Sundays
Small Change to Change the World + The World Hunger Appeal


Our Bishop is the Rev. James Gonia
The Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA
www.rmselca.org | 800-525-0462 | The theme for the synod this year is Deeply Rooted, Bearing Fruit.

We are part of the Utah Conference of ELCA congregations and we work closely with our Episcopal sisters and brothers.

Our national church is the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, www.elca.org   We are proud to be part of a church that is ecumenical, open and welcoming.

Better Together: Thanks to you!
​(click above to view a letter from Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.)

Christ’s Church, Better Together
The Rocky Mountain Synod’s Strategic Plan 2017-2019 includes four ministry result areas.  The summary of “Connecting in Ministry & Witness” is shown here.  The next summary will be included in February’s newsletter, but if you can’t wait or want to read the entire Strategic Plan go to: https://www.rmselca.org/strategic-plan
As a congregation, where do you see St. Matthew’s as partners in “Accompanying one another into God’s Future?

Claiming our Gifts, 5-Part Video Series

As part of the Rocky Mountain Synod commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, Bishop Gonia has put together a 5-part video series around the gifts we claim as members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
All videos can be found on the  RMS Vimeo page.
Part 1:  Introduction.
Part 2: Theology.
Part 3: Practice.
Part 4:  Ecclesiology.
Part 5: Legacy.

Building Usage Policy:

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​Spread the Word

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Check into Facebook every time you are here at St. Matthew’s.  Tell folks what you are doing, post pictures and tag your friends.
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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

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Altar Guild – contact Mary Wimmer at 801-965-8484 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 at 801-965-8484
Counters – contact Karla Stoker at 801-965-8484 to be trained and added to the schedule.
Facilities and Grounds – Upkeep of the facilities require many hands and a variety of talents.  Contact Mike Stoker at 801-965-8484
Faith Formation – Sunday School Teachers needed for the upcoming year.  We use the Spark Lectionary Series. Contact Samantha Johnson at 801-965-8484 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 at 801-965-8484 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 at 801-965-8484
Worship Ministry – Worship Assistants, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Cantors, Acolytes – contact Mary Kay Arnold at 801-965-8484 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.