A member congregation of the Lower Susquehanna Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
WELCOME
A member congregation of the Lower Susquehanna Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Greetings in the name of Christ!
The community of St. Matthew welcomes you and invites you to join us as we gather to worship, learn, and serve. St. Matthew is a place where you can experience God’s love and learn what it means to be sent forth to bring God’s love into the world. We help one another apply faith to daily living and strive to serve our brothers and sisters locally and globally. At St. Matthew, you will find passionate people who are having fun serving our living Lord. Please feel free to call me any time or join us for worship, Bible study, or any time of service and fellowship.
God’s peace be with you,
Pastor Robin Fero
(717) 394-9607
Please click here to read St. Matthew’s Statement of Welcome, Affirmation and Full Participation.
Location
St. Matthew is located in the Grandview Heights neighborhood, just north east of the City of Lancaster. Entrance is on Pleasure Road, plenty of parking!
Worship Times
SATURDAY EVENING
5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MORNING
10:00 a.m.
Leadership
St. Matthew Staff
left to right:
Reverend Robin Fero, Pastor
Sue Feldmann, Director of Music
QUICK LINKS
QUICK LINKS
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
Arranged by Robert Leaf
Ann Hossler, organ
2026 Pride Festivals
Lititz Pride Festival
Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
727 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz
Lancaster Pride Festival
Saturday, June 20, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Penn Medicine Park, Lancaster
Volunteer sign-up in Fellowship Hall
At the end of our time in worship we head out to go in peace and serve the Lord. Where might God be calling you to serve? Together we explore ways that we can be a witness of Christ, offering hope for a better world. Christ lives in you and Christ goes with you. You are not alone.
Serve the Lord
Closing the Gap - Together
At the annual congregation meeting in November, it was shared that if just half of our giving units increased their weekly giving by $6, we could make significant progress toward closing the current budget gap.
If you are able, please consider whether this small increase might be possible. Together, these gifts support the ongoing ministry and mission of our congregation.
Thank you for your continued generosity and faithfulness.
Synod Assembly
The thirty-ninth Annual Assembly of the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will be held on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, 2026, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in York. Pastor Fero will be attending with our two lay voting members – Steve Feldmann and Laurie LaBar. Pastor Cliff Eshbach, retired, also attends. The rest of us can watch the livestream!
Community Businesses Giving Back
When you eat at Park City Diner or Knight and Day Diner, simply mention St. Matthew at checkout. A percentage of your bill will be donated to our church, and we receive quarterly checks through their community program.
Enjoy a meal, support a local business, and bless our church — all at no extra cost to you!
Church Leadership
“The Congregation Council shall have general oversight of the life and activities of this congregation, and in particular its worship life, to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Church in America” (C12.04. Constitution for St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lancaster, Pennsylvania).
Please pray for your Congregation Council as they listen, lead, and serve.
Conversations Around the Corner!
Attend and invite a friend! Find upcoming programs on our church sign, website, Facebook page, the Grandview Heights Neighborhood Facebook page, and in the Manheim Township Merchandiser and LNP | Lancaster Online.
Ideas? If you know of a speaker who would be interested in presenting as part of our series, or if you have a topic you would like to share, please send an email to info@StMatthewELC.com with your contact information and “Conversation Around the Corner” in the subject line. We would love to hear from you!
What does it mean to be a Reconciling in Christ partner congregation?
It means we are an OPEN and AFFIRMING congregation so when we say “all are welcome,” we really mean it. We strive to live that out in our actions as well as our words. We publicly and humbly commit to do what it takes to truly be a sanctuary filled with warmth, love, understanding, safety, respect, and care for all who enter here.