Nov 15, 2019 | Call Process
Dear Members of St. Matthew, At the October 21st Council Meeting the decision was made not to renew our part-time Interim Pastor’s contract. All aspects of the topic were discussed at length and prayerfully considered. This was not an easy decision to...
Nov 2, 2019 | Call Process
Dear Members of St. Matthew, I am writing to let you know of two events in our congregation’s life, which were put in place at the Council Meeting held Monday, October 21, 2019. It is a pleasure to report that our Call Committee is formed and functioning. The Call...
Oct 17, 2019 | Call Process, Uncategorized
Special Announcements: Here are the members of our Call Committee Jen BlanfordCharlie LangeMax FrableMelissa Lestini,Barry GrahnFaith Steinfort
May 3, 2019 | Call Process
Council has been compiling the ‘Site Profile’ the document that informs our Bishop and potential new pastors of who we are now as a Congregation. We’ve conducted a survey which has brought in many thoughtful responses to help with shaping the ‘Site Profile’. The...
Apr 1, 2019 | Call Process
We, the Congregation of St. Matthew, are in the midst of calling a pastor. It is a process which, guided by the Spirit, which will bring us a Minister of Word and Sacrament to lead us for many years. Council is the body that is preparing the ministry site profile that...
Mar 1, 2019 | Call Process
In times of vacancy and transition, the New Jersey Synod walks with congregations to discern where God is leading. We believe that the Holy Spirit works through the Church – in the work of bishops and synod staff, mission clusters and their counselors, congregation...
