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St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Taylorsville Utah
(801) 965-8484
5200 So. 2700 W. Taylorsville, Utah 84129
"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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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.
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Sunday Worship is at 10 AMDesigned to engage all ages and stages in intentional biblical and
faith education. Intergenerational worship allows us to learn from each other and integrate the wonder of the child with the wisdom of the adult into our spiritual formation. For those seeking the rite of Affirmation of Baptism, we do offer preparation classes. Please contact Pastor Brigette at [email protected] for more information. 2654 West Builders Drive (5200 S. and 2700 W.) Taylorsville, UT 84129 Phone: 801-965-8484 [email protected] Some of what goes on here.... TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Food-bank is always open because of the Outside "Little Pantry". We are accepting in-person donations on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm. We also have a clothing drop box on site. Small Change to Change the World + The World Hunger Appeal Our Bishop is the Rev. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni The Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA www.rmselca.org | 800-525-0462 | The theme for the synod this year is: God is Here/ Dios está Aquí. 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. 
WORLD HUNGER DONATIONS AND AMAZON GIFT CARDS:Keep watch for our upcoming display next to the bulletin board in the Narthex. You can track how much is being raised for Lutheran World Hunger Relief and also check out the Amazon Gift Card display. Thank you ALL for your continued support of these ministries. WE cannot do this without YOU!
Submitted by Cindy Becker Outreach & Advocacy Ministry The Utah Rocky Mountain Synod Conference has a statewide newsletter! Each month you can receive an email with what is happening at all the congregations in the Utah conference. To sign up, follow this link: Newsletter
Churchwide Assembly Update:The ELCA held its triennial Church Wide Assembly July 27- August 2, in Phoenix, AZ. At this assembly we elected a new Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, current bishop of the Metro Chicago Synod: Bishop Yehiel Curry. He has a rich and diverse ministry background as a social worker, mission developer, and second career pastor through the ELCA TEEM program. (Theological Education for Emerging Ministries) He will be installed in Minneapolis on Oct. 4, 2025 to begin his six year term. We hold him and his family in our prayers! You can read more on Bishop Curry here:
www.elca.org/about/leadership/churchwide/presiding-bishop We also elected a new Secretary for the ELCA: Pastor Cece Mills. She too, is a second career pastor, also formed through our denominations TEEM program and is currently serving as an assistant to the bishop in the North Carolina Synod. She will also be serving a six year term in this role. You can learn more about Pastor Mills here: www.elca.org/about/leadership/churchwide/secretary Other important work that occurred at the Church Wide Assembly was the passage of the social statement Civic Life and Faith. It’s a lengthy social statement that encompasses our faithful response to engaging in civics, politics and how we live into the Kingdom of God through our participation in elections, political dialogue and advocacy on issues of human rights and flourishing. You can find the social statement here: www.elca.org/faith/faith-and-society/social-statements The Church Wide Assembly also voted to support the rights of the people living in Palestine for safety, health, food, housing and peace. As a denomination we will call for an end to the genocide happening in Gaza, the death of tens of thousands of innocent people, including children, and for the sovereignty of Palestine and Israel to coexist. We call for an end to hostilities on both sides, we condemn the violence of terrorist groups, such as Hamas and Hezbollah, and the harm of Israeli weapons and actions on civilians in Gaza and the West Bank. We seek a solution where both groups of people, the Palestinians and the Israelis, have the right to self-determination, flourishing and peace. For more information on the 2025 CWA please go to https://resources.elca.org/?_categories=churchwide-assembly Submitted by Pastor Brigette Weier Building Usage Policy:
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Opportunities To Serve
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 Coffee & treats on Sunday morning prior to & after worship. contact Mary Kay Arnold to sign up. 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 Jackie Peercy. Worship Ministry – Worship Assistants, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Cantors, Acolytes – contact Mary Kay Arnold to be trained and then added to the schedule. History of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Taylorsville, UtahSt. Matthew’s congregation had it’s beginning in the 1950’s and 1960’s with membership in the early Utah mission churches of St. Paul’s in Kearns (LCA) and Atonement in Granger (ALC). In 1987 the two churches sold their buildings and joined together in the newly formed Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). January 1, 1988 was the beginning of this new church named St. Matthews Lutheran Church. The first service in the new building was held March 8, 1993, in the soon to be incorporated Utah city of Taylorsville. In October 1999 the addition of an education wing was added to the church. St. Matthews Lutheran Church is the only ELCA congregation on the west side of the Salt Lake City valley. For the past 35 years the church has been a “beacon of light” in the community and hope to continue to share God’s love while serving our congregation and community in many more years.
Respectfully submitted, Mary Kay Arnold 
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