Saint Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church

09/06/2026

Unfortunately, due to technical issues, our Sept. 6th worship service will not be livestreamed but our in-person service will be held, as usual, at 9:30 am, and we hope you can join us.

09/04/2026

Join Gather Lehigh Valley for a weekend retreat at Bear Creek Camp designed for young adults ages 18-35.

09/04/2026

Reminder - Children's Sunday School starts this Sunday, Sept. 6th, following the service. All children are welcome to attend. We can't wait to see everyone!!

Sunday School for children will begin on Sept. 6th following our worship service. All children are welcome to attend!

09/02/2026

Today, Bishop Jennifer Dee begins her ministry as bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod!

“I am most looking forward to hearing and sharing your stories of healing and hope.”

In her first message as bishop, Bishop Dee shares more about herself, the experiences that have shaped her ministry, and her hopes for our life together.

Read her full message: godslove.org/welcome-bishop-dee/

08/30/2026

God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday
September 13th will be held at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hughestown PA. Please join us! Enjoy a joint worship service, meal, and fellowship. We will be putting together self care kits to donate locally and donation items are listed below. Hope to see you there 😊

08/30/2026

Sunday, August 30, 2026
14th Sunday after Pentecost

08/30/2026

Does a criminal record keep popping up when you're trying to move forward? Help is here. 🤝

The Pardon Project of Lackawanna County offers free assistance to those who qualify, helping you understand what it takes to be eligible for a pardon and walking you through the application process.

You may qualify if you:
✅ Have a PA felony or misdemeanor conviction
✅ Completed your sentence (including probation/parole) at least 3 years ago
✅ Take full responsibility for your record and can show how you've turned your life around
✅ Can explain how your record is holding you back

📞 Call (570) 558-7573 to learn more.

08/30/2026

A heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful sponsors for this year's Recovery Walk and Celebration! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Please join us Sunday, Sept. 13, ay Nay Aug Park for this year's event. Registration is at 11, followed by the walk at Noon (it's just around the park, not very long), and FREE FOOD and fun for the whole family afterward. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! Here are this year's sponsors ...

Beyond Addiction Recovery & Treatment
Dunmore Comprehensive Treatment Center
Endless Mountains Extended Care
Goodwill Industries of NEPA
Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office
Lackawanna-Susquehanna Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs
The Recovery Bank
Recovery Rises Foundation
The Wright Center
Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health

08/30/2026

St. Paul Parish Food Pantry Summer Hours are over and regular hours have resumed to Fridays 3pm-4:30pm!

08/29/2026

Please join us for our Service of the Word on Sunday, Aug. 30th at 9:30 am. Deacon Dawn Talley will be leading the service. If you can't attend in person, it will be livestreamed on this page.