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
YOUTH GROUP
OUR STAFF , COUNCIL & TEAMS
GROUPS
MINISTRIES
WORSHIP CENTRE
CHOIRS
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NEWS
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.
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.
EVENTS
Sunday, September 13th. - 11:00 a.m.
Join us for Sunday Worship, Blessing of the School Year & 9/11 Remembrance, led by Reverend Paula Gale at St. Matthew's or Facebook Live.
VIEW PREVIOUS WORSHIP SERVICES
Double Click the YouTube links below:
August 15th. - https://youtu.be/HaYjF1BouWY
August 9th. - https://youtu.be/wyDGhd8WOHU
August 2nd. - https://youtu.be/DhxynZ5GHR8
July 26th. - https://youtu.be/jG30epF_N2k
WORSHIP
September 13 - 11am St. Matthew's "Blessing of the School Year" service with Youth Group lunch and fun to follow. All students, teachers, admin, support staff, bus drivers, and all who support our children through the school year are invited to attend and be blessed. Bring your new backpack!
MID WEEK ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, September 15th. - Cemetery Committee Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Parlour.
Wednesday September 16 - Intercultural Night planning team meeting at 1:30 in The Ark downstairs.
Monday September 21 - Outreach Team meeting in the Ark at 2:00pm.
Tuesday, September 22nd. - Stewardship Committee 7 p.m. in the Parlour.
Wednesday September 23 - Faith Formation & Experience Team meeting at 7pm in the parlour.
Wednesday September 30th - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event at the Beothuck Interpretation Centre, Boyd's Cove. More details to follow.
Wednesday October 14 - Church Council at 7:00pm in the Ark.
INTERCULTURAL CELEBRATION
On Saturday October 3rd starting at 3:00pm, we will be hosting an event in our hall to celebrate the diversity of neighbours within our community and to learn about cultures around the world through delicious food, live performances and lots of fun! If you know any newcomers to town that we should invite, you can pick up an invitation for them from the church office. We also encourage our own congregants and others to attend so that we might all learn from and enjoy the company of one another.
This is a free event, with thanks to a grant from the provincial government and kind donations, but we need to know how many to expect so please let Christine at the office know by September 15th if you plan to attend. Call at 709-535-2629 or email at lewisporteunitedchurch@gmail.com.
PLEASE RESERVE THESE DATES FOR OUR UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS
THANKSGIVING SUPPER
TAKEOUT………………………………….. October 13th.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR…………………….. November 21st.
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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.
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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.
Minister: Rev. Paula Gale 709-884-6356
Minister Emeritus: Rev. A.G. Elliot
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