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
WORSHIP CENTRE
CHOIRS
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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.
THANK YOU FROM ST. MATTHEW'S UNITED CHURCH
St. Matthew’s United Church would like to thank everyone for supporting the Afternoon Tea & Dessert /Bakesale and Mystery Parcel event on Saturday. It was a successful day!
Many thanks to all the volunteers for their help, those that made desserts, and served. A great event to celebrate 60 years at St. Matthews.
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, April 14th. - 11:00 a.m.
You may join our Sunday morning worship on this 3rd. Sunday of Easter with Reverend Paula Gale by double clicking the YouTube link below:
MIDWEEK ACTIVITIES
Thursdays @ 2pm in the basement - Choir Practice.
Tuesday April 16th – Annual Congregational Meeting for the Porterville United Church at Dennis & Florence Porter’s at 1:30pm.
MEETINGS
CEMETERY COMMITTEE - Tuesday, April 23rd.
The Cemetery Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, April 23rd, @ 7pm., in the parlour.
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.
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.
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: