"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 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.
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Council & Ministry 2018 Reports
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Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
The Outreach Ministry is looking for the following donations:
-gently used purses or bags -hygiene items -tissues -gum or mints -new nail files or nail polish -lotion This is in support of MLK Day of Service this Sunday at Granger Community Church. They are in need of the above items to put together "purses" for women in shelters. Please bring any donations to the church by Thursday evening, January 17th and leave them in or right outside the office. Pastor will get them to Granger for us. Thanks for helping out! 
Souper Bowl of Caring – Will Kick-Off on Sunday, January 6th! We will be collecting food for the Crossroads Urban Center Food Pantry. We will also be collecting money for the ELCA World Hunger. Bins will be located in the Narthex and marked as NFC and AFC Divison for non-perishable food items. Support your team by donating!
Utah Conference Bunco Party - Children, youth, and adults are invited to join in. our next UT Conference Event on Sunday, January 27, 2019 for a rousing game of Bunco! If you can roll dice, you can master this game. Playing is good for the soul, so come out and have some fun and laughs. We'll gather at Zion Lutheran in Salt Lake City (1070 Foothill Dr.) from 2-4 p.m. Snacks will be served. Bragging rights will go to the four people who end up at the top table. Carpooling will be available for those needing transportation. See anyone on the Hospitality Team to sign up if you can drive or need a ride.
Faith & Poverty Day at the CapitalWill be held on Thursday, January 31st from 10:00 am – noon. Join Pastor Christine and CORC (Collation of Religious Communities) in talking with our state representatives about issues that impact the most vulnerable in our communities: housing, taxation on food, health care, childhood homelessness and more. As Christians we understand God’s word, “As I have loved you, love one another.” John13:34 As Lutherans we understand speaking for the marginalized is our civic duty. “As a public church, we have a responsibility to address issues that affect our neighbors in communities throughout the world.” ELCA’s Being Public Church Bishop Jim Gonia will be one of the highlighted speakers. Let Pastor Christine know if you are interested by January 27th.
Outreach Ministry is doing warm clothing and blanket drive for all ages from November through February. Gloves, Hats, Scarves, Socks, Coats, Sweaters, Sweatshirts, blankets are needed. Donations will benefit VOA Youth Center, The Downtown Rescue Mission, and Crossroads Urban Center. Please leave your donations in the bin located in the church narthex.
Thank you for your generosity. 
DREAM ACADEMY 2019
Thank you for all of the donations and help with the Dream Academy! It was a blast. St. Matthew's Children's Christmas Program 2018 |
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
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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.
