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7th Sunday After Epiphany – February 23, 2025

Posted on February 23, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Due to technical issues with the video recording system today, the complete worship service video is unavailable. We do, however, have the sermon portion of the service, but the audio is poor. I would recommend turning on the closed caption … Continue reading →

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7th Sunday After Epiphany – The Gospel and Sermon Preview

Posted on February 23, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Seventh Sunday after Epiphany-February 23, 2025 Prayer of the Day (from the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi) O Lord Jesus, make us instruments of your peace, that where there is hatred, we may sow love, where there is injury, … Continue reading →

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Invite to Laypersons of the Eastern Synod, ELCIC, and the Diocese of Niagara, Anglican Church of Canada

Posted on February 20, 2025 by stmatthewswelland
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In-person Sunday Worship Services Cancelled for February 16, 2025

Posted on February 15, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

In person worship services at First Lutheran and St. Matthew’s for tomorrow will be cancelled due to the snow storm. We are offering a zoom service at 11am. You can text pastor at 289 831 9025 or email bartsterc@gmail.com and … Continue reading →

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Winter Storm Warning and Alternative Worship Plans for Sunday, February 16, 2025

Posted on February 14, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Due to the severe weather alerts for this Sunday, alternate plans are being arranged to cancel the in-person worship this Sunday (February 16) and replace it with a ZOOM service. Pastor Bart will lead service by Zoom on Sunday, if … Continue reading →

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ELCIC Communication – Letter on Non-Binary Safety – February 11-25

Posted on February 12, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Dear friends in Christ: The people of the ELCIC and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, inside and outside the church, know too well how acts of homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia—including religious-induced discrimination— embolden public expressions of hate crimes and violence. Unfortunately, deliberate … Continue reading →

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Pre-recorded Worship Service From Trinity Lutheran, Ft. Erie – February 9, 2025

Posted on February 9, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Click HERE, or the above image, to go to the Trinity Lutheran Church Facebook video

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5th Sunday After Epiphany – The Gospel and Sermon

Posted on February 9, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Today’s in-person worship service (February 9/25) is cancelled due to weather and road conditions. Today’s Worship Guide (PDF text format) FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY February 9. 2025  The story of ‘the great catch’ of fish reveals Jesus’ divinity and it … Continue reading →

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Today’s worship service (February 9/25) is cancelled……

Posted on February 9, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Today’s worship service (February 9/25) is cancelled due to weather and road conditions.

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Our Benevolence Story – ELCIC

Posted on February 2, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Our Benelovence Story (PDF text format pamphlet) *Click any picture below  to start a slideshow, or use the link above to read a larger text version

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