ABOUT US
Mission Statement
As a Christian community on an exciting journey of faith, we strive to follow God’s loving ways by growing spiritually, reaching out to all and seeking truth and justice.
Brief History
The first church, for the Lewisporte Mission, was a log cabin which was constructed in 1876, the same year of settlement and served the Methodist community as Church, Sunday school, and Day school. Then in 1903, Lewisporte became a separate charge, had its own resident minister and a new church was built on the present site of the Loyal Orange Lodge. Due to its boggy conditions, at the time, the congregation deemed this second church to be unsuitable and a new church was built very close to our present building and opened in the Spring of 1916.
In 1925, the Methodist church of Newfoundland entered into a Church Union and became a part of the United Church of Canada. In 1957, our church was officially given the name "St. Matthew's United Church." Due to a significant growth in our congregation, it was decided that a new church building was needed.
And on March 15th., 1964 St. Matthew's celebrated the official opening and dedication of our present church.
St. Matthew's United Church has played a very important role in the life of the Town of Lewisporte. Its past has been one of continual physical and spiritual growth.
OUR MINISTERS
SUNDAY SCHOOL
OUR STAFF , BOARD & COMMITEES
GROUPS
MINISTRIES
NEWS
CONFIRMATION
Anyone, teen or adult, who are interested in confirmation classes, to become full members of the United Church of Canada, please be in touch with the church office or Rev. Paula.
ALLERGY ALERT!
We are a scent free Church, due to life threatening allergies; especially perfumes, cologne, fragrances of any kind, flowers etc... We also need to be NUT FREE -peanuts and tree nuts. Thank you for your attention to providing a safe environment for all.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
Items to be included in the bulletin are due at the church office by 4:00 PM on Thursdays. Any items received after this time will be included in the following week’s bulletin. Thank you for your consideration.
FOOD BANK
Food Bank Sunday: Food Bank Sunday is the third Sunday of every month and members of the congregation are asked to bring item(s) for the Food Bank. The food bank has given us the following list of the most frequently used foods for your convenience: Cereal, Pasta (spaghetti/macaroni), Pasta Sauce, Dessert Items (cookies, can fruit, jelly, etc.), Can Soup, Can Vegetables, Juice, Tea/Coffee, Sugar/Sugar Twin, Jam, Peanut Butter, or Cheese Whiz, Ketchup or Miracle Whip, Can Beans, Meatballs or Pasta, Crackers, Can Milk, Can Sandwich Meat and Kid’s Snacks (Pudding or Fruit cups, Cereal Bars, & Juice Boxes). Thank you.
EVENTS
Sunday, May 5th. - 11;00 a.m.
You may join Reverend Paula Gale for Sunday morning worship on this 6th. Sunday of Easter by double clicking the YouTube link below:
Sunday, April 28th. - 11:00 a.m.
You may join Reverend Paula Gale for Sunday morning worship on this 5th. Sunday in Easter by double clicking the YouTube link below:
MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES
Thursdays @ 2pm in the basement - Choir Practice.
SERVICES & MEETINGS
Wednesday May 1st – Faith & Friendship Group meets downstairs 2-4.
Saturday May 2nd – Memorial service for the late Marion Small at 2:00pm at St. Matthew’s. The family welcomes you to join them at this time.
Wednesday May 8th – We lead worship at Pleasantview Manor at 2:30.
Wednesday May 14th – Faith & Friendship Group is invited to join us at White’s Home in Brown’s Arm, starting at 1:30pm, for a sharing in devotions and fellowship as we have done at the other homes in recent months.
Tuesday May 21st – Service at Kingsway at 2:00pm.
Wednesday May 22nd – Faith Formation & Experience team meeting at 7:00 in the parlour.
Monday May 27th – Council Executive meeting at 1:30 in the parlour.
Wednesday May 29th – Church Council at 7:00pm downstairs.
COLD PLATE SALE
We will be having a cold plate sale on Saturday, May 11th, with dessert & a bread roll. Take out only. Cost is $ 15.00 each and tickets must be prepaid, before May 11th, so we will know how many to make. Tickets are now available for purchase at the church office. For more information, please call the church office @ 535-2629.
SAVE THE DATE….
St. Matthew’s United Church is having their annual Yard Sale on Saturday, June 15th, 2024! We need your gently used household items for this event! We are NOT accepting furniture, clothing or footwear for this event. Items must be gently used or new. All items can be dropped off to the church office during regular office hours. St. Matthew’s United Church appreciates your support for this event. Thank you to everyone!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please reserve these dates for the coming year:
May 11th. - Cold Plate Takeout
June 15th. - Yard Sale & BBQ
September 13th. & 14th. - Quilt & Art Show
October 15th. - Thanksgiving Supper
October 26th. - Farmer's Market
November 23rd. - Bazaar
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NEWS & EVENTS
HOW TO DONATE
Your donation to the Life and Ministry of St. Matthew's United Church is greatly appreciated.
You may contribute in either of Three ways
Sunday Offering
Simply place your gift in the Collection Plate during our worship service. You may make cheques payable to St. Matthew's United Church. Please ensure that you identify the ministry that you wish to donate to. Envelopes may also be dropped off at the church office.
E-Transfers
St. Matthew's are now able to accept E-Transfers through our email address lewisporteunitedchurch@gmail.com
PAR
Pre-Authorized Remittance, or PAR, allows you to support our church through an automatic monthly withdrawal from your bank account. Please consider PAR, if you wish to make regular contributions throughout the year. PAR is a convenient way to support both the church and M&S.
Being able to count on regular donations means increased financial stability for the times when you are away.
For more information please contact our Secretary at
the Church Office.
CONTACT US
St. Matthew’s United Church, Main Street, P.O. Box 67, Lewisporte, NL A0G 3A0
Office: (709) 535-2629 • Fax: (709) 535-2689 • email: lewisporteunitedchurch@gmail.com
Church Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9a.m. - Noon, 1p.m. - 4 p.m
Friday 9a.m. - 1p.m.
Minister: Rev. Paula Gale 709-884-6356
Minister Emeritus: Rev. A.G. Elliot
You may send an email directly to the Secretary at the Church Office by completing the box below: