Author Archives: stmatthewswelland

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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4th Sunday After Epiphany – February 2, 2025

Posted on February 2, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Sermon 🔈 (audio only) Transcript of Gospel and Sermon Worship Guide

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4th Sunday After Epiphany – The Gospel and Sermon Preview

Posted on February 2, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER the EPIPHANY February 2, 2025 Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and love; and that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command, … Continue reading →

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Reminder of Annual Meeting – Sunday, February 2, 2025

Posted on February 1, 2025 by stmatthewswelland
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3rd Sunday After Epiphany – January 26, 2025

Posted on January 26, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Sermon 🔈 (audio only) Transcript of Sermon (PDF text format) Worship Guide “The Sermon” delivered  by The Right Rev Mariann Edgar Budde  (This link will take you to “The Sermon” on YouTube) This link will take you to a PDF … Continue reading →

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3rd Sunday After Epiphany Gospel and Sermon Preview – January 26, 2025

Posted on January 26, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY January 26, 2025 Introductory Thoughts In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus’ very first public act is to preach the Good News Sermon we will hear in today’s Gospel. Thinking back to last week’s Gospel reading from John, we … Continue reading →

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