A member congregation of the Lower Susquehanna Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Greetings in the name of Christ!
The community of St. Matthew welcomes you and invites you to join us as we gather to worship, learn, and serve. St. Matthew is a place where you can experience God’s love and learn what it means to be sent forth to bring God’s love into the world. We help one another apply faith to daily living and strive to serve our brothers and sisters locally and globally. At St. Matthew, you will find passionate people who are having fun serving our living Lord. Please feel free to call me any time or join us for worship, Bible study, or any time of service and fellowship.
God’s peace be with you,
Pastor Robin Fero
(717) 394-9607
Please click here to read St. Matthew’s Statement of Welcome, Affirmation and Full Participation.
Location
St. Matthew is located in the Grandview Heights neighborhood, just north east of the City of Lancaster. Entrance is on Pleasure Road, plenty of parking!
Worship Times
SATURDAY EVENING
5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MORNING
10:00 a.m.
Leadership
St. Matthew Staff
left to right:
Philip High, Musician (organist)
Reverend Robin Fero, Pastor
Sue Feldmann, Director of Music
QUICK LINKS
The Season of Easter
March 31 - May 19, 2024
Easter is a season lasting 50 days, beginning at the Easter Vigil and culminating on the Day of Pentecost.
Almighty God, you give us the joy of celebrating our Lord’s resurrection. Give us also the joys of life in your service and bring us at last to the full joy of life eternal, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, whoc lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
“Psallite Hodie”
“Sing Today”
by Victor C. Johnson
Pastor Robin Fero, Steve Feldmann, Pastor Cliff Eshbach
Sunday, April 7, 2024
ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR RESOURCES
Thank you to Steve Feldmann and Sister Marianne Brock for an enjoyable and information session on estate planning and charitable giving on April 13 and 14!
Click on the images for a copy of Steve Feldmann’s handout “Essential Estate Planning” and copies of the ELCA Personal Estate Planning Kit Lesson Book and Record Book.
Upcoming Conversation!
What are you interested in learning about during our next Penn State Extension Conversation Around the Corner!
Fill out this survey to let us know!
Learning and Loving
Saturday, May 4 after worship
Sunday, May 5 after worship
While we enjoy a light meal, Robert C. Wimer Jr., MEd, MAR, will present how racism is still with us in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Click here for additional info.
Looking ahead!
Saturday, July 20
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Start thinking about how you could help that day! We’ll have a table set up with ice-cold bottled water and our restrooms will be open!
Our own Rev. Cliff Eshbach is Camp Nawakwa’s new interim director! Cliff will be serving in these crucial 6 months as the camp prepares for the 2024 summer season and as the leadership goes through the discernment process, seeking a new camp director.
What does it mean to be a Reconciling in Christ partner congregation?
It means we are an OPEN and AFFIRMING congregation so when we say “all are welcome,” we really mean it. We strive to live that out in our actions as well as our words. We publicly and humbly commit to do what it takes to truly be a sanctuary filled with warmth, love, understanding, safety, respect, and care for all who enter here.