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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
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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
Reminder – Table Talk Time – Saturday, November 5, 2022
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Reformation Sunday – October 30, 2022
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20th Sunday After Pentecost – October 23, 2022
Sermon (audio only)
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A Sneak Preview of This Sunday’s Sermon (A Homework Assignment Too) – October 23/22
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Table Talk Time – Saturday, November 5, 2022
Your Niagara Ministry Area Leadership Team has planned another exciting opportunity for all our congregational members. We are delighted that Bishop Michael, along with Reverend Jennifer Hoover (Congregational Redevelopment Ministry Director) will be joining us for our 2nd Table Talk Time, similar to our very successful 2018 Table Talk session held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
First Lutheran Church, 688 Elm St.,Port Colborne, will be hosting our gathering on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parking is on Elm Street or in the parking lot behind the church (entrance off Snider St. Street, south of church). The elevator is located near the front church entrance.
The afternoon will begin with a Table Talk format for all congregational members, designed to provide an informal venue for learning and sharing. Bishop Michael and Pastor Jennifer, will talk about the Eastern Synod ministry and share some of their hopes and insights for the future of the church. Our time together will continue with a Q&A, and sharing. It will be your opportunity to ask questions, to reflect and to search for answers. Light snacks will be served.
Thank you for your support in your own congregation and in the life of all the Niagara Ministry Area parishes. Please remember one another and this event in your prayers.
We look forward to welcoming you and your members on Saturday, November 5th.
Sincerely,
Your Niagara Area Ministry Leadership Team – Reverend Julio Romero – Niagara Ministry Area Dean, Suzanne McClennan, Maria Featherston, Claudia Brema, David Smart, Reverend Bart Coleman, Dianne Yungblut
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Update – Margaret Funk Obituary
The family will receive their friends at the H. L. Cudney Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Welland on Thursday, October 20th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A service to celebrate her life will be held in the Cudney Chapel on Friday, October 21st, at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Faith Rebekah Lodge #84 Welland, L.O.S.N.A. Bokhara Court No.22 – Shriners Children’s Hospital – Canada or St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Welland. Online condolences available at www.cudneyfuneralhome.com.
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19th Sunday After Pentecost – October 16, 2022
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Thanksgiving Sunday – October 9, 2022
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A Sneak Preview of This Sunday’s Sermon – October 9, 2022
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2nd Update – Funeral Service – Margaret Funk
Due to Covid, the visitation and service for the late Lillian Margaret Funk must be postponed. An update of times will be announced at a later date. For further information please call the H.L.Cudney Funeral Home at 905-735-1414.
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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…