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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"

Streaming live: Sunday Morning at 10:00 am MST

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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

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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.

Online Giving

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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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Newsletters:

August Newsletter:
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Comprehensive Ministry Review:
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Council & Ministry 2019 Reports

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Events:

​Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
*Outdoor Worship Starts June 6th at 10:00 AM
*Six-Week Summer Book Study -
Starts June 3rd.
​*Vacation Bible School - Starts July 25th
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Outdoor Worship Sundays & Live Streaming on Facebook 10:00 AM
Here is What to Expect

We will begin Outdoor Worship on Sunday, June 6th at 10 AM in the church parking lot.
  • Please park in the back two rows of the parking lot (East Side)
  • Bring your own chair. As the weather gets warmer you can bring a pop-up for your immediate family. Be sure that it is well anchored in case of wind and arrive in plenty of time to be set-up before worship begins.
  • Wear a mask, practice social distancing, and good sanitation. Masks, cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer will be available.
  • Communion elements will be provided, pick them up at the designated table as you arrive for worship. Your offering may be placed in the plate on the designated table as well.
  • We will not have music at this time. Singing will have to wait for now.
  • Restrooms will NOT be available as the building remains closed. Do not enter unless you are a worship leader or part of the set-up team.
  • For those of you who will be unable to attend the outdoor worship, we will be live streaming but please be patient as we work out the kinks. 

VBS 2021

Our theme is “God’s Good Creation” and will have crafts, Bible Stories, family time and fun! We will hold VBS virtually again this year but will release five days beginning on Sunday, July 25th and ending on Thursday, July 29th. VBS craft kits and other supplies will be ready to pick up on Wednesday, July 14th between 6 & 7 pm. Registration is automatic for St. Matthew’s children but if you want to add a niece, nephew, grandchild, neighbor, or friend please contact Pastor before July10th.
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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 6 –7pmwhile there is a continuing need.  Our pantry serves our neighbors and local cities for those who are struggling to put food on their tables. The items most needed currently are; canned fruit, canned corn and green beans, kids drinks, water, Top Ramon, canned soups, cereal.
It’s safe you don’t even need to get out of your car!
Thank you to everyone for your generous support from your Outreach and Advocacy Committee.

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

Back to School Supply Fundraiser:

          With the help of Thrivent Financial and the Caring and Outreach & Advocacy Ministries, we are sponsoring a school supplies donation/fund drive again this year. Our fundraiser will follow the same format as last year’s due to the ongoing COVID threat. It will take place on the first two Wednesdays of August (the 4th & the 11th) from 6-7 PM, at the same time as the food pantry drop off, and before Sunday services on August 8th starting at 9:30 AM. A table will be set up in the parking lot for you to make a donation. School supplies and/or cash donations are accepted.
 
Supplies needed are listed below:
 
  • 3 Ring Binders
  • 10 ct. Markers
  • 12 ct. Colored Pencils
  • 24 ct. Crayons
  • Backpacks
  • College/Wide Ruled Paper
  • Folders
  • Highlighters
  • Large Erasers
  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Safety Scissors
  • Spiral Notebooks
  • Pencil Sharpeners
  • Glue Sticks

The proceeds will be available to the public in our “Little Pantry.”
 
Last year, we filled the pantry with supplies many times over, and also dropped off 27 filled backpacks to two disadvantaged Title 1 schools. This fundraiser was exceptionally successful last year Due To You! Let’s see if we can meet or exceed last year’s event.

Rally Day Sunday Parade 2020
Sept. 20, 2020

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.

Building on the Spirit's
​work among us
Naming what we get to do together as Christ’s Church here in the ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod is what our strategic planning process is all about. In 2016 your Synod Council approved our first three year plan, with four major areas of emphasis and numerous goals and objectives related to each. In the Strategic Plan 2.0 Summary, you’ll see a sampling of the ministry and witness we have accomplished together during this period of time. It’s exciting to see how the Spirit has been at work among us!

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 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. 
St. Matthew's is now operating on solar power.
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