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Recent Posts: St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Welland, Ontario, Canada
The Gospel and Commentary – 24th Sunday After Pentecost – November 8, 2026

All Saints’ Sunday – November 1, 2026

The Gospel and Prayer – All Saints’ Sunday – November 1, 2026

Reminders – Time change and Photos on All Saints’ Day – November 1, 2026

Death of Church Member – Erhard Schafrick
An All Saints’ Sunday Photo Request by Pastor Bart
Reformation Sunday – October 25, 2026

Reminder – Special Congregational Meeting After This Week’s Service – October 25, 2026

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Hilda just turned 95 this week! Here are some photos taken during the celebration at Portal Village. To view more,…
Our 150th Anniversary Flowerbed on Saturday, August 8, 2026 Closeup HERE Closeup HERE
Pelham council honours lifeguard after child rescued at Bissell’s Hideaway pool Click HERE for the Pelham Today article. Teaghan is…
Our 150th Anniversary flowerbed today (July 16-26). The yellowish haze in the sky is from the northern Ontario forest fires'…
Happy Canada Day ! 🇨🇦 Our 150th Anniversary flowerbed is looking better every day! Click HERE for a closeup view
Jonathon getting ready to mount the parking lot lights The solar light installed (right side of photo) Closer look HERE
All Saints’ Sunday Sermon (Audio) and Service (Video)
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Sermons (Audio) and Church Service Videos Updated
All Sermons (Audio) have been updated. Click here for the link to the web page
All updated Church Service Videos can be found here
DON’T forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour this next weekend (Nov4th)
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Death of Former Church Member – Maurice (Moe) Bowden
BOWDEN, Maurice (Moe) With great sadness, we announce the passing of Maurice Bowden. He was a wonderful, loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. Maurice passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, at home Saturday, October 13, 2018. He was born in Dunnville, Ont., on July 12, 1933 to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Dibbele) Bowden. He is survived by his wife, Simone (Cormier) Bowden; sons, Jeff (Jenn), New Zealand; and Gregg (Melissa), Belleville, Ont.; daughter, Abby (Anton), Niagara Falls, Ont.; grandchildren, Ellyanna, James and Ana; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Cheticamp, Saturday, October 20th at 10:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Sunset Funeral Co-operative, Margaree Valley. Donations in memory of Maurice may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences: http://www.sunsetfuneralco-op.com
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2018 Confirmation Photos now posted
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An Invitation to a Niagara Ministry Area with Bishop Pryse
Join us on Tuesday, November 13 at St. Matthew’s for Table Talks 2 with Bishop Michael Pryce. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. for a pizza supper (free will offering), followed by a town hall conversation with Bishop Pryse as a continuation of our September 29th gathering. Please sign up or let the office know if you plan to attend by November 11th.
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Thanksgiving and Confirmation Sunday Sermon (Audio) and Service (Video)


*Next Sunday, October 14th, is Praise Appeal Sunday
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New Photos Published
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September 30th Sermon (Audio) and Service (Video)
Wednesday, October 3 – 11am – Plymouth Cordage service and luncheon
Sunday, October 7 – 11am – Day of Thanksgiving and Confirmation
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September 23rd Sermon (Audio) and Service (Video)
Table Talks with Bishop Michael Pryse
Saturday, September 29, 2018
6:00-7:15 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the
Good Shepherd
3900 Dorchester Road
Niagara Falls, ON
This is a special opportunity to have a conversation with Bishop Michael. Hear what is happening within our Synod. Ask questions in a casual, friendly setting while enjoying a light snack. Followed by a Jazz Vesper Service at 7:30 p.m. Ample free parking isavailable in the church parking lot. A free will offering will support Project Share, a Niagara Falls Social Services agency.
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Death of Church Member – Barbara Myke
MYKE, Barbara Easton (Alexander) It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Barbara Myke announce her passing. Barbara passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 peacefully in her sleep in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband Chuck, her sons Monty and Charles, and siblings May, Joan, Karl, Harold, and Fred. Dear mother of Sheila (Tom) and Pauline (Denis), grandma of Erin (Chad) and Amber, and great-grandma of Paige, Quinn, and Reid. Born in Niagara-on-the-Lake and a resident of Cooks Mills and Welland for many years. She was a private in WWII stationed in Montreal. Also a member of the Cooks Mills United and St. Matthew’s Lutheran Churches. In honouring Barbara’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favourite charity.
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Photo of volunteers installing leg protectors on chairs and tables in our Fellowship Hall (August 27/26) More photos can be…