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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.
Online Giving
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If your donation to St. Matthew’s through Tithe.ly fails to process, you will receive an email from Tithe.ly notifying you that the transaction was unsuccessful. This typically happens when there is an issue with the payment method, such as an expired credit card. If you receive the email, please double check your payment details and update your information to ensure your contribution can be processed successfully.
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Events:
Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events
SEMI-ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING:
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 Meeting will be held right After service 
Crossroads Urban Center:
Crossroads Urban Center will hold a rally on Thursday, January 15 at 11 AM at the State Capitol in the Rotunda (second floor). We will be asking the legislature to ensure care and support for our hungry and houseless neighbors! Submitted by Pastor Brigette Weier Wonders of Worship:
You may have noticed some new elements in worship this month! We are part of a nationwide cohort exploring how to incorporate arts, and child-attentive pieces into our worship. The Tree of Life picture in our sanctuary is one of those pieces. It was created by Vonda Drees for this project. Our team meets monthly on-line with the other 24 congregations to learn from each other, go deeper into worship theology and purpose, and build connections across our denomination. In July, a team from St. Matthew will attend an all-expense paid worship conference at St. Olaf College in MN.
Submitted by Pastor Brigette Weier Wonders of Worship:
One of the wonderful things about the Wonders of Worship is each week we are highlighting a section of our worship practices and while we may not do all of them every week, each one is just as important as the next. So please make sure you are listening as we talk about the different aspect of worship so that you can learn about them as well and share your favorites with those around you, young, old and all in between.
Submitted by Samantha Johnson Faith Formation Ministry 
“Remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirm His covenant, which He swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” – Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
And just so, God has provided you all the ability to give to St. Matthews and bring His word to our communities near and far. Thank you all for another successful Commitment Sunday. Because of your thoughtful giving we once again have a decent budget and we had enough dedicated giving for a new office computer and headset microphone. St. Matthew's truly amazes me with how much we live in God’s abundance; not just once a year, but every Sunday with our pantry and the various clothing, food and diaper drives. Thank you for another great year. Submitted by Harmony Thaemert Stewardship Ministry 
Well, another year is upon us, and I must say the Endowment Ministry team has been hard at work. We sent a check to Lutheran World Relief. It’s an amazing feeling to help people. I've concluded my last year of the Endowment Ministry. Pam will now be the ministry lead. I will be a silent member for a while. You know me, silent LOL. Thank you so much for all you do and your support. It's never too late to donate to the Endowment Fund. I hope that you have a blessed 2026 Blessings,
Submitted by Liz Hawke Endowment Ministry 
We have seen an increase in visitors to our services, which is super fantastic news. But the Worship & Music ministry could use everyone’s help. With the increase in visitors, we have found that in the last couple of services we have run out of bulletins. We are currently printing 12 bulletins each week and 25 for special services. If you are able, we ask that you please use your phone or one of the tablets that we provide so that visitors may have the use of a bulletin. The QR code is available in the narthex for you to use each Sunday, or just pull up your e-mail and use the bulletin that was sent. We try to make sure that the bulletins are emailed out every Wednesday or Thursday for the following Sunday. If you like using a paper bulletin and have the capability to print one off, please print one for yourself and maybe an extra one for someone else. Thank you for all of your support and help.
Submitted by Leandra Ludlum Worship & Music Ministry 
The annual Diaper/Formula Drive was another huge success!
Thanks to all who contributed. All proceeds were delivered to Crossroads Pantry. ubmitted by Rhonda Joa Outreach & Advocacy Ministry 
Warm Clothing Drive:The Crossroads Clothing Drive will continue till February. Greatest needs are new or gently used blankets, gloves, hats and coats. New socks would also be appreciated
Submitted by Jacki Peercy Outreach & Advocacy Ministry 
In November we were able to provide 4 turkey dinners to families in need. With the help of Frank's Father's Foundation we received 4 turkeys and from the Little Pantry added other essentials for a wonderful Thanksgiving feast. Thank you Frank and all those who contribute to the Little Pantry!
Submitted by Rhonda Joa Outreach & Advocacy Ministry 
This year we made over 60 goodie bags for the Dream Academy and they were delivered in December.
Submitted by Rhonda Joa Outreach & Advocacy Ministry 
Little Lending Library:
You may have noticed that one of the shelving units in the Narthex is now an extension of The Little Lending Library. One of the wards within the Heritage Park Stake held a book drive for our Little Lending Library. This is overflow and you are welcome to take/leave a book for yours and others reading pleasure! Submitted by Rhonda Joa Outreach & Advocacy Ministry The Little Pantry
The “NEW” Little Pantry has been installed and dedicated.
The “OLD” Little Pantry is now being used as a community Library. If you have any books you would like to donate, please do so and browse the shelves yourself for your reading enjoyment. FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED: cereal, shelf ready milk, jelly/jam, & pasta sauce PERSONAL ITEMS: shampoo, bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper, & paper towels Or check out our Amazon site and do your shopping from home! You can now purchase your items directly from the St. Matthew’s Wish List by clicking on the Amazon link below: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/6Q81F92?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_5qQRm93cpKhWi You can also help donate by calling the church, leave a message with your name, and number. Someone will return your call and schedule a meeting time. Or you can drop off your donations in one our donation boxes. It takes a village to keep this going and we have the best village in the world. I am so proud to be a part of it and that were all there together. And a big Thank You for your support of The Little Pantry! REMEMBER, THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH. YOU CAN BRING DONATIONS FOR THE PANTRY TO CHURCH. Submitted by Jacki Peercy Outreach & Advocacy Ministry 
A gentle reminder to help St. Matthew’s by getting this set up. It’s so easy!
1. Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Smith’s Inspiring Donations. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card or phone number to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose. 2. Link your Card to an organization. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Smith’s Inspiring Donations selection on your digital account.
3. Our organization earns. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number (or phone number)associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Smith’s Inspiring Donations will donate 0.5% of all eligible spending to organizations that customers have linked to their Rewards Card. If you have questions, contact Smiths Customer Service Center 01-Apr-2025 to 30-Jun-2025 11 Households $ 50.91 Total Donations
Cross Wall:We are creating a “Cross Wall” in the narthex! Do you have an extra cross wall hanging or two that you’d like to share with St. Matthew’s? Bring it in and we’ll hang it on the south wall of the narthex. You may take it back at any time.
Submitted by Pastor Brigette Weier 
St. Matthew’s for the Future:What will St. Matthew’s ministry and mission look like in five, ten, twenty years? Who will be served? Who will be serving? These are faithful questions that this focus group will discern. We are inviting people from the congregation, groups who use our building and other community partners to come together for about six months to pray, read, listen, discuss, discern and offer responses to these ponderings. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Brigette or Mike Stoker.
Submitted by Pastor Brigette Weier 
Lay Preaching:
St. Matthew is a congregation that is lay led, clergy supported. What does that mean? Well, we take seriously Martin Luther's idea of the "priesthood of all believers," and that everyone has a gift. We also take seriously worship and worship leadership. In the ELCA, rostered leaders in word and sacrament (pastors) are responsible for the preaching of the word and the administration of the sacraments in good order. When clergy aren't available for one reason or another, such as at St. Matthew where Pastor Brigette is part-time, the pastor may vet, train and supervise lay leaders to preside and preach.
L.E.O’s (Lutherans Eating Out): Formally known as the Old Timers Breakfast will meet at Dee’s on Redwood Rd. at 9 AM on January 13th and 27th.
Submitted by Pastor Brigette Weier Lutherans Eat Out 
Is there someone in the congregation that you have seen in a while? Either because you are attending service on opposite weeks or they haven’t been coming? Or is there someone you want to let know you appreciate everything they do but don’t want to tell them in person? If the answer to these questions is yes, then the Faith Formation Ministry has good news for you! We are offering you the option to write them a letter and we will deliver it for you. We will be re-branding the letters to Jesus box as the drop off box. Envelopes will be available for you to use, just write their name on the envelope, put your letter in, and drop it in the box! Then we will deliver it for you! We do ask that if it cannot be delivered in person that you please address the letter so we can get it in the mail for you. We'll be starting this in May so please be ready to drop your letters off. Please speak with either Sam Johnson or a member of the Faith Formation Ministry with any questions.
Submitted by Sam Johnson Faith Formation Ministry 
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on the first Monday of every month at 2 PM. Prayer shawls, hats, baby blankets, and scarves are projects we work on together. We have a great need for yarn donations; please see Mary Wimmer or Henny Johnson for more information.
Sunday Service Streams LiveIt’s snowing, I’m sick or I just can’t get moving on a Sunday morning. Don’t worry you can still watch service.
St Matthew’s streams service live every Sunday at 10:00 am so join us online. If you can’t join service on Sunday morning, service is still on our web page for five days www.stmatthewsut.org So if you want to hear the sermon or gospel again provided to us by our preaching ministry team and the beautiful music, just go to St. Matthew’s web page and click on the link. Submitted by Communication Ministry 
Why become a member of St. Matthew’s in Taylorsville? Here are a few reasons our members have expressed why they are part of the Mission and Ministry here:
For how you can be part of the exciting ministry at St. Matthew’s as a member, ask an usher for a “Request for Membership” form. First Communion -
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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: https://www.livinglutheran.org/2025/07/casting-a-vision-forthe-church/
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: https://www.elca.org/newsand-events/lucille-cecee-mills-elected-secretary-of-the-elca 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: https://www.elca.org/faith/faith-and-society/current-socialwriting-projects/civic-life-and-faith 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. You can read more here: https://elcamediaresources.blob.core.windows.net/cdn/wpcontent/uploads/Legislative_Update_Compilation_2025.pdf 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 
St. Matthew's is now operating on solar power.
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