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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
A Christmas Blessing from Bishop Rev. Susan Johnson
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2021 Christmas Message Board Is Back!

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3rd Sunday in Advent – December 12, 2021
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A Sneak Preview of This Sunday’s Sermon – Dec 12, 2021
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2nd Sunday in Advent – December 5, 2021
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A Sneak Preview of This Sunday’s Sermon – December 5, 2021
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Special Guest Speaker Jim Butts – December 5th
Mr. Jim Butts, who coordinates the breakfast program at Holy Trinity in Welland, has kindly scheduled a visit to St. Matthew’s on Sunday, December 5th. He will present news about the program, which serves our neighbours in need, and talk about how it is going so far. This temple talk will be held at the beginning of the 11am worship service.
Jim will be inviting interested people to volunteer or consider other ways of supporting the program. We are pleased Jim will be with us and look forward to hearing about this new and exciting ministry in our neighbourhood.
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1st Sunday In Advent – November 28, 2021
SERMON (audio only)
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A Sneak Preview of This Week’s Sermon – November 28, 2021
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A Journey Through Luke’s Gospel This Advent Season
Each Advent includes the beginning of a year’s exploration of one of the Gospels. This year we journey through Luke’s Gospel. We are offering a brief introduction, in slideshow form, into Luke’s “take” on the Good News of Jesus.
Each Gospel has its own style and unique features—hardly a “you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all” sort of experience! As this year unfolds and we traverse Luke’s telling of the Good News, we hope this bit of background enriches both your understanding of the Gospel and your own faith response to it.
Pastor Bart
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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…