"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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Out of an abundance of care and concern for the health and well-being of the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church community, the council and I are outlining the implementation of best practices during the current outbreak of the Coronavirus strain known as COVID-19. It is important to note that these changes are only temporary and are being utilized in order to reduce the risk of transmission and protect the most vulnerable members of our community.
In Christ,
Pastor Christine
A message from Pastor Christine Higueria-Street
regarding reopening St. Matthew's
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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:February Newsletter:
Comprehensive Ministry Review:
Council & Ministry 2019 Reports
Events:
Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
Ash Wednesday –February 17th
Lent –February 21st through March 21st Passion/Palm Sunday –March 28th Holy Week: Maundy Thursday –April 1st Good Friday –April 2nd Easter Vigil –April 3rd Easter Sunday –April 4th Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly –April 29th–May 1st Pentecost –May 23rd 
Annual Congregational Meeting via Zoom Sunday, January 31st at 10:35 AM
At the annual meeting we will vote for Synod Assembly Reps and review annual reports from the council and ministries. It is important that all voting members attend. If you need help with Zoom, please let the Communications Ministry know and they can walk you through the process. Email them at: communication@stmatthewsut.org Please note that you can also “call” into the Zoom meeting. While we may not see your face, it would be great to hear your voice! Candlemas – Blessing of Candles
Tuesday, February 2nd at 5:00PM
In the middle of winter, especially during these times, it is more important than ever to let our lights shine. So, gather up all your candles and watch St. Matthew’s Facebook page for our Blessing of the Candles on Facebook Live. No candle is too small or too big for a special blessing! See you then! Lenten Kits
We would love to have you join us in a special Lenten Journey this year. Please drive by the church on Sunday, February 7th, between 1 and 2 pm or Wednesday, February 10th, between 6 and 7 pm to pick up your family Lenten kit. It will contain a wonderful family devotion, ashes and items for our Ash Wednesday virtual service on February 17, 2021.
Worship & Music Ministry Shrove Tuesday
Who doesn’t love a short stack of pancakes for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday is the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. In the Anglo-Saxon Christain tradition, a feast of pancakes were eaten before the fasting time began. Christians went to confession to be “shriven” or absolved from their sins. Families cleared the cupboards of goods such as sugar, eggs, fats and goodies to make the pancakes. Why not try this to prepare for Ash Wednesday and the 40 Days of Lent? Take some pictures and share on Facebook, Instagram or other social media platforms and tag your posts with #stamatthewsut.
Farewell to Alleluia
On Transfiguration Sunday, February 14th we will “bury” or say farewell to the joyful phrase, “Alleluia.” This well-known celebratory word originates from the Hebrew word, hallelu yah, which means “Praise the Lord.” Since the season of Lent is characteristic of being a time of penitential reflection, singing or says the word has historically been omitted from worship during that time. This omission goes back to the early Christian practices in the fifth century but the custom of actually burying or saying farewell developed in the Middle Ages. One of the hymns, “Alleluia, Song of Gladness,” (ELW 318) contains a translation of an 11th century Latin text that compares an alleluia-less Lent to the exile to Babylon for the Israelites. The text then resounds with the anticipation of Easter’s resurrection when the alleluias will return shouting, “Christ is Risen indeed! Alleluia!”
It’s that time again. The weather is changing and soon winter will be here. We are beginning our clothing drive in November. Please bring your gently used and new items to the church Wednesdays from 6 –7pm starting Wednesday, Nov. 4th through Feb. 24th. The Outreach and Advocacy Committee will be taking the items to Crossroads Urban Center to distribute to those in need.
St. Matthew’s Little Pantry
The need is greater than ever. Those that have been stopping by church have seen the food disappearing from our outside pantry! Our plan is working and we are helping meet the needs of those in our community. Since our food pantry is almost depleted we ask for your help. On Wednesdays, beginning May 6th from 6 -7 pm, non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the church. Your Outreach Team members will take the food into the church for you. They will be wearing masks and gloves. Please bring what you are able to (in can goods and dry goods). Your Outreach Team will be keeping the pantry stocked prior to this date to serve our community. Many hands make light work! 
Ever since the COVID epidemic started, we here at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church have been holding our Sunday services digitally. We wanted to make sure that you are aware of where you can watch them. You can access the weekly service on our website stmatthewsut.org, our Facebook page, or on YouTube under St. Matthew's Lutheran Taylorsville Utah. Every week pastor sends out a digital copy of the bulletin. It is found as an attachment on the same email as the Friendship Hour via Zoom.
Sunday School Online at 9:00 AM Digital Sunday School has been rocking for all our Sheep (Pre-K to 2nd Grade), Shepherds (3rd -5th Grade) and Youth (6-12th Grade). The Sheep and the Shepherds have seen some familiar faces on Zoom each week and some new ones. Pastor Christine has even had the chance to teach a lesson. The Youth are using Co-laborate Confirmation curriculum and are studying the Old Testament with Pastor Christine.
Pastor and the Hospitality and Evangelism Ministry continue our dialogue about the Reconciling in Christ program. We have been meeting twice a month for the last several months. We have been sharing our story within the group and are looking forward to upcoming one-on-one meetings to hear individual stories from the members of the congregation. Consistent with State government and Rocky Mountain Synod guidelines we are conducting our meetings on Zoom. Our weekly worship is online, encourage friends and neighbors that are needing spiritual guidance to watch our Sunday service at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Christine conducts a weekly Friendship Hour each Sunday at 10:35a.m. via Zoom. This meeting is a great way to stay connected with each other, learn about how we are being church together and serving the community. Please plan to join us. Coming Up
It hardly seems possible, but Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter will be here before we know it! While it is still not known whether we will be able to gather in person, please know that we continue to plan worship and events that are safe for all people in our congregation. As time goes by, vaccines for all and the weather improves, we may start some sort of hybrid worship outdoors. Please mark these dates on your calendar and watch for announcements in the upcoming newsletters,weekly emails, text messages, voicemails and announcements following worship each week.
Ash Wednesday –February 17th Lent –February 21st through March 21st Passion/Palm Sunday –March 28th Holy Week: Maundy Thursday –April 1st Good Friday –April 2nd Easter Vigil –April 3rd Easter Sunday –April 4th Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly –April 29th–May 1st Pentecost –May 23rd Rally Day Sunday Parade 2020
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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 Erich Thaemert.
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 Erich Thaemert.
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.
