"Rejoicing in Christ, Empowered to Serve."
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 GivingSt. 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:September Newsletter
Comprehensive Ministry Review:
Events:
The Stewardship team has been very busy trying to get the up and coming packets together so that you all can enjoy them.
We will begin handing them out September 24th. If you have not picked yours up by October 22nd, no worries we will be mailing those ones out. Please do not forget the survey that is also in the news letter as well as on the Web site. it does not take long and is very informative and will help us a great deal. Thank you so much for all of your support and prayers for the Stewardship Ministry. Blessing to you all Stewardship ELCA CONGREGATIONAL STEWARDSHIP SURVEY
The Stewardship Ministry encourages members of St. Matthew’s to partake of this congregational survey. The purpose of this survey is to establish a baseline assessment for aspects of stewardship ministry within our congregation. The survey should not take more than eight minutes. There are no correct or wrong answers.
The Stewardship Ministry is now providing online access to this survey until October 1, 2017. Please take a little bit of time to complete this important Stewardship assessment survey. It will help our leadership in guiding St. Matthew’s with the ministry of Stewardship. Thank you for your time. https://surveys.elca.org/scripts/rws5.pl?FORM=CSGSM30016 
Outreach Ministry Update for October
Poverty Fact of the Month: 22 Percent of homeless children are held back two or more grades in school. 
The Calendar of Giving
Each month the Outreach Ministry will be asking for donations of specific items. These food and clothing items will be used to stock the St. Matthew's Pantry and also donated to community organizations that serve those in need. The requested items for the month of October are Cereal and Travel Size Toiletries.. 
Thanks to the generous donations of our congregation, the Outreach Ministry is thrilled to announce that we were able to gather 562 pounds of food during our summer food drive. Thanks to everyone who donated!!
Please continue to bring non-perishable food and non-food items such as diapers, paper towels, shampoo, soap, etc., so that we can keep our Pantries stocked. 
Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
Fall Adult Forum: Luther’s Small Catechism
September 17th will kick off the Adult Forum series of study on the Small Catechism. We will be using the ‘By Heart: Conversation with Martin Luther’s Small Catechism’ which is available through Augsburg Fortress Publishing for $14.99. Pre-order your copy at: augsburgfortress.org/byheart to have on hand when the forum begins. The dates for the Fall 2017 Forum’s seven-week series begin at 9am sharp on the following dates:
A Special Day of Blessings for God’s Creatures!
Saturday – October 7th – Time TBD
In the Church Parking Lot Bring your pet or a picture as we celebrate and thank God for the gift of all creatures and ask that we continue to be good stewards of Creation. Reformation 500: Lutheran-Roman Catholic Prayer Commemoration
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Opportunities to Serve
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. |
Vacation Bible School - Aug. 2017
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
Prayer Chain Request
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.
Taylorsville, UT 84129
Phone: 801-965-8484
office@stmatthewsut.org
Prayer Chain Request
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.
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.
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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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.
