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:
Philip High, Musician (organist)
Reverend Robin Fero, Pastor
Sue Feldmann, Director of Music
QUICK LINKS
St. Matthew maintains a Building Fund which works primarily as a “rainy day” fund to help us pay for those big surprises that sneak up on the owners of a 75-year-old building. This past year, we had to dip into those funds to pay for roof patching and for fire emergency code updates. The Church Council has set a goal of $5,000 for the congregation to give, above regular giving, to replenish the fund and help us get ahead of future extra building expenses.
Look for the Building on Faith giving tree in the fellowship hall. There will be tickets hanging from the tree, showing various expenses that we need help with. Please pull the ticket of the item you would like to give towards off the tree and include it with your gift.
When giving for this project, please use your special white Building Fund envelopes from your box of envelopes, or simply use a pew envelope, indicating your name and that the gift is for the Building Fund.
Time after Pentecost
May 23 through November 27, 2024
The time after Pentecost, also known as Ordinary Time, is the longest season in the liturgical calendar that extends from the day after Pentecost (which is celebrated 50 days after Easter) until the beginning of Advent. The liturgical color for this season is green, symbolizing growth, life, and hope.
The term “ordinary” comes from the Latin word “ordinalis,” which refers to numbers in a series. This time is not “ordinary” in the sense of being common but is called such because the Sundays are numbered sequentially. This season focuses on the growth of the Church and the spread of the Gospel. It emphasizes the teachings and miracles of Jesus, encouraging believers to grow in their faith and participate in the mission of the Church. The lectionary readings and themes during this period often center on what it means to follow Jesus and live out Christian faith in daily life.
Supporting Our Refugee and Immigrant Neighbors
Saturday, August 3
Sunday, August 4
Our guest speaker after worship will be Ahmadullah Faizi, a Multilingual Community Education Advisor with IU13. Click here for more information.
Gregory Scott
Monday, September 9
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover the life and legacy of C. Emlen Urban through the eyes of architect and author Gregory Scott.
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
Our own Rev. Cliff Eshbach is Camp Nawakwa’s new interim director! Cliff will be serving in these crucial 6 months as the camp prepares for the 2024 summer season and as the leadership goes through the discernment process, seeking a new camp director.
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.