Oct 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
We naturally crave comfort and familiarity. When we get stressed, we reach out for comfort food. For me that often means a bowl of spaghetti. I know what it is going to taste like, it does not take...
Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Social Ministry is the work we do to advocate for justice, serve those in need, and promote peace in society. As an expression of our mission “to reach out through Christ in loving worship, witness, and service,” SMCL has a long tradition of contributing time, talent...
Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Read the Messenger Social Ministry Social Ministry is the work we do to advocate for justice, serve those in need and promote peace in society.See page 1. Worship & Season of Creation Many thanks for introducing us to this liturgical season that helps us think...
Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
I am pretty sure most of us grew up with the Second Monday of October being Columbus Day which meant a day off from school for many. Now my calendar says: Columbus Day Indigenous People Day Columbus Day celebrations in the United States—meant to honor the legacy of...
Oct 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are considering re-starting the tradition of St. Matthew sending a team to take part in the Appalachia Service Project next July. Our Adult Forum on Oct. 22 will have members of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Tabernacle who went last summer sharing details of what...
Sep 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
July 13-20, 2024 New Orleans, LA Preparations for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering are underway! Every three years, thousands of high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gather for a week of faith formation known as...
