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
YOUTH GROUP
OUR STAFF , COUNCIL & TEAMS
GROUPS
MINISTRIES
WORSHIP CENTRE
CHOIRS
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NEWS
ANNUAL MEETING
Please take note that all who call St. Matthew's or Porterville United Churches their faith home are required by The Manual of the United Church of Canada to be in attendance at the Annual Congregation Meeting (March 1, 2026). Annual Reports will be available from the church office by the third week of February and we ask you to drop by to get your own and maybe deliver to someone else. 2026 offering envelopes can also be picked up at the church office.
​2026 OFFERING ENVELOPES
The 2026 offering envelopes are ready for pickup. You can pick them up in the Narthex Sunday Mornings and at the church office during the week. If you know of someone (neighbour, family member or friend) that you can deliver to, please do. Thank you.
​​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.
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, February 8th.. - 11:00 a.m.
Join us for Sunday Morning Worship led by Reverend Paula Gale at St. Matthew's or Facebook Live.
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​​​​VIEW PREVIOUS WORSHIP SERVICES
Double Click the YouTube links below:
Feb. 1st. - https://youtu.be/z5apxPpHZEE
Jan. 18th. - https://youtu.be/QlslLasc6GI
Jan. 11th. - https://youtu.be/QY8E0SOFeZI
Jan. 4th. - https://youtu.be/3Ri88UFAtac
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​WORSHIP SERVICES IN & OUT
Feb. 8th - - 11am St. Matthew's
Feb. 12th - 2:00pm lead Worship at the Health Centre (2 West)
Feb.15th - 11am St. Matthew's Memorial Hymn Sing,
2:30pm lead worship at Pleasantview
Feb. 17th - 2:00pm lead Worship at Kingsway
Feb. 22nd - Lent 1 - 11am St. Matthew's with Holy Communion
March 1st. Worship - 11:00am Annual Meeting with worship and meeting in the St. Matthew's basement (please enter via Church Street) and bring a nut-free dish to share for the potluck to follow at 12:15pm.
2:30pm Porterville shortened worship service with Annual Meeting to follow.
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MEMORIAL HYMN SING - Feb. 15th. - 11:00 a.m.
Requests forms should be received with your donation at the church office, no later than February 12th. If you require a copy of the form with the list of hymns, please contact Christine at the office.
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​MID WEEK
Monday & Thursday of every week, Rev. Paula will try to be in her office from 9:00-12:00, if anyone would like to make an appointment to talk to her or to just drop by.
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MEETINGS
Wednesday February 11th - 7:00 p.m. Church Council
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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.
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HEART & SOUL
Come and enjoy an evening of sweet fellowship at St. Matthew’s United Church on February 14th, 2026 @ 7pm. There will be Desserts, Music, Prizes, Skits & Great Fellowship. Tickets are available at the Church Office. Cost is $15.00 per person. For more information, please call 709-535-2629.
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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.
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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: