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
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Read about our exciting events coming up at St. Matthew and in the Lower Susquehanna Synod in the next several weeks . . .
Concert on the Lawn!
Thursday, August 27
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Enjoy this free concert on the lawn at St. Matthew! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show!
Synod Zoom Event
Thursday, August 27
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Can’t make it to the Concert on the Lawn? Join Deacon Marsha Roscoe for a conversation about creating healthy rhythms that help you stay connected to Christ in everyday life. Register here!
St. Matthew is partnering with the Lower Susquehanna Synod and many other national churches and agencies to fill backpacks with care items for those experiencing homelessness.
This initiative is being done in conjunction with The Blanket Project as a unique way to show people who are unhoused that they are loved. This December, both the blankets and the filled backpacks will be delivered to people in need in New York City.
Items can be place in Fellowship Hall. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Labeled “Backpack” envelopes for cash or checks (made out to St. Matthew) will be in the foyer and can be placed in the collection plate.
Together, we can offer both practical support and a reminder that every person is seen, valued, and loved.
Last Collection Day: Sunday, September 13
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!
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.
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.