"We are called to proclaim God's grace by sharing the story of Jesus to bring light, hope and healing to the world"
Download this weeks Bulletin - May 2, 2021:
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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.
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Comprehensive Ministry Review:
Council & Ministry 2019 Reports
Events:
Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly –April 29th–May 1st
Pentecost –May 23rd Vigil of Pentecost
Get out those camp chairs and plan on attending our first Vigil of the Pentecost on Saturday, May 22nd at 6:30pm.
We will gather in the parking lot for a worship that will include time set aside for prayer and lament. It is important to mark a time of lament as we go forward with plans to begin worship in person this summer. We must lament the past, especially the affects of this past year and a half and look forward to a brighter future as God’s people. We will be social distancing, wearing masks and asking that you provide a cup for communion and print out a copy of the bulletin to bring with you. Hope to see you there! Outdoor worship to begin June 6th
We will begin Outdoor Worship on Sunday, June 6th at 10 AM in the church parking lot. Bring your own chairs, a cup for communion, your offerings and enthusiasm. Our protocols require that everyone wears a mask that covers your nose, mouth and chin, that families social distance and folks refrain from hugging, shaking hands and such. You are welcome to bring outdoor shade coverings as we move into warmer days. This is an exciting time as we begin to gather together in person. We are working on live streaming the service, but there will be more information as we get closer to the time. In case of inclement weather the services will be cancelled.
VBS 2021
Vacation Bible School is coming the week of July 25th and will be online again this year. We will be revisiting one of our past themes of “Surfs Up” and should be an exciting time for everyone, young and old alike, So, mark your calendars for some summer excitement!
Great news we have added a Crossroads Urban Center Clothing Bin to our parking lot!
You can now bring your gently used and new items to the church at any time that is convenient for you! You can also help by telling your neighbors, friends, co-workers and relatives to help support this important mission. We have dropped off about 25 large bags of clothing over the last two weeks. Thank you for your support to those less fortunate 
St. Matthew’s Little Pantry
St. Matthew’s is continuing to hold our food rally for the Little Pantry every Wednesday from 6pm – 7pm while there is a continuing need. Our pantry serves the local cities for those who are struggling to put food on their tables. The items most needed are; canned fruit, cereal, juice, peanut butter and jelly, ravioli’s or spaghetti o’s, fruit snacks and cheese and crackers. It’s safe you don’t even need to get out of your car! Thank you to everyone for your generous support. Let’s remember it’s God’s Work using Our Hands! A Big Thank You from your Outreach and Advocacy Committee! 
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.
Visioning
The Church Becoming Task Force has been busy crafting and shaping the Visioning Statement for St. Matthew’s. We already have our Core Values identified, those things which the congregation is firmly grounded. The Mission Statement describes what we believe is God’s call for us into action. The Vision Statement is how we are going to get there. The various ministries have been brainstorming where they think there is going to be growth, change or even setting aside depending upon our context shifts. While this is still a draft, as it becomes available, take a few moments to ponder how you will actively participate in the life of the congregation as we move into the future of a church becoming.
All Creation Sings a New Hymnal
The ELCA has a new hymnal to add to the life of the church. I cannot think of a better time than now for it to come out and be available to our congregations. The pew edition is available now at a discounted price of $12.50 from our publishing house, Augsburg Fortress and it can be ordered at: https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/search?ss=all+creation+sings&c=0
There are a couple of new liturgies and several “new” songs such as Ten Thousand Reasons (Bless the Lord, O My Soul), Kneeling in the Dust to Form Us, For Such a Time as This and more. There is a section of scriptural images of God as well as new communal prayers and laments. As we move into this new season, especially emergence from the pandemic and its affects, this hymnal is a great resource for lament, renewal and restoration of hope for us at St. Matthew’s 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.
