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Sunday Worship Video Delayed

Posted on July 14, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

This week’s worship video will be unavailable until later this week (Tuesday/Wednesday)

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7th Sunday After Pentecost – July 7, 2024

Posted on July 7, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

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Death of Church Member – Mary White

Posted on July 7, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

WHITE, Mary Audrey (Giles) passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the age of 93. Predeceased by her first husband William Baker (1968) and her second husband Dale White (2014). Loving mother of David … Continue reading →

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6th Sunday After Pentecost – June 30, 2024

Posted on June 30, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

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Bishop Michael J. Pryse Commemorative Pipe Organ Fundraiser

Posted on June 27, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

Dear Partners in Christ, I am writing to you as a member of a congregation in the Eastern Synod and as a community of faith who have been partners in mission with Bishop Pryse for many years. As you are … Continue reading →

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5th Sunday After Pentecost – June 23, 2024

Posted on June 23, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

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Breaking News From Synod Convention

Posted on June 22, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

Delegates to the Eastern Synod Assembly are delighted to announce that Sara Whynot has been elected as the next Vice Chairperson of the Eastern Synod. Sara offered an expression of gratitude to the Eastern Synod, and committed to praying for … Continue reading →

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4th Sunday After Pentecost – June 16, 2024

Posted on June 16, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

Sermon 🔈 (audio only) Gospel and Sermon (PDF text format) Worship Guide Just in case you wondered why yesterday’s Preview video was so short, it turned out that the wrong video was incorrectly uploaded (it’s a long story). Although it … Continue reading →

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A Sneak Preview of This Week’s Sermon – June 16, 2024

Posted on June 15, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

As Mark’s Gospel carries us through Jesus’ life and its significance, one gets a sense of the mystery of it all. Not like Murdoch mysteries where good detective work and a little luck resolve cases; more like the sense of … Continue reading →

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3rd Sunday After Pentecost – June 9, 2024

Posted on June 9, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

Today’s worship service was held at First Lutheran, Pt. Colborne. Organized by the  Leadership Team of the Lutheran Churches of Niagara, the service was attended by six Lutheran congregations from within the Niagara Region. Pastors Julio Romero and Bart Coleman … Continue reading →

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