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.
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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
WORSHIP CENTRE
CHOIRS
Click on the icon for more information on dates and times
NEWS
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​A REMINDER FROM THE MINISTER
A reminder from Rev. Paula that the hospitals do not contact the minister if you or a loved one are an in-patient. Ensuring the minister knows someone is admitted and requests a visit, is the sole responsibility of the family.
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WALKING BY FAITH
We’re back! Come join us! Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00-10:30am. Bring clean indoor footwear and dress warm
Scent Free Church
Church Council is reminding everyone that we need to be a Scent-Free space as church. We have people in our church family with life-threatening allergies to all scented products and we have a duty of care to ensure that we protect one another. We ask everyone to refrain from using scented products, especially colognes, perfumes, after shaves, body sprays, and such as, by using them, you are putting others around you at risk for major health consequences. Thank you.
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​​​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 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 and we show our thanks to God by helping others. As always, non-perishable food items are needed, especially 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.
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EVENTS
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Sunday, June 8th. - 11:00 a.m.
Join us this Sunday at St. Matthew's or Facebook Live for Sunday Morning Worship led by Derek White.
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​VIEW PREVIOUS WORSHIP SERVICES
Double Click the YouTube links below:
June 8th. - https://youtu.be/PUrJ2AQCGT8
June 1st. - https://youtu.be/Dfv14VPjn98
May 25th. - https://youtu.be/4PoZ9U2YLpo
May 18th. - https://youtu.be/W2rk41sGXwo
​May 11th - . https://youtu.be/KKJnNwQ-P8k
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​​​WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Choir practice - Thursdays @ 2:00pm
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​​​​​RESERVE THESE CHURCH EVENTS DATES
​​​​​​​​​June 14th. - Jiggs Dinner. Eat in
Sept 20th. - Night out at St. Matthew's with Entertainment, Desserts, and more!!
October 14th.- Thanksgiving Roast Beef Dinner Take out
Nov 22nd. - Christmas 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.
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E-Transfers
St. Matthew's are now able to accept E-Transfers through our email address lewisporteunitedchurch@gmail.com
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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.
PHOTO GALLERY
Current Gallery
Our History
Archived Gallery
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.
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Minister: Rev. Paula Gale 709-884-6356
Minister Emeritus: Rev. A.G. Elliot
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You may send an email directly to the Secretary at the Church Office by completing the box below: