St Matthew's Church, Luton

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Events & News

Sunday 5th July

Led by Rev Helen Dearnley, the service comes from HMPs Stocken, Low Newton and Pentonville

Sunday 24th May

7th Sunday of Easter with Revd Nick Mwandia

Opening song (The power of the cross), Closing song (Lord from sorrows deep)

Sunday 17th May

6th Sunday of Easter with Revd Nick Mwandia and a reading by Uju Atuchukwu.

Opening song (In Christ alone), Final song (My Jesus I love thee)

Sunday 10th May

Welcome and prayers from Rev Nick Mwandia, reading from John 4:1-14 by Jenny Flannagan, family-friendly talk from Sara Hargreaves, song by Andy Flannagan and closing prayers from Nick.

A familliar song which fits with the theme.

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Sunday 3rd May

4th Sunday of Easter Service with Revd Nick Mwandia,

John 10.1-10 and ‘Recognising and Responding to The Good Shepherd’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oscGspAYksM

A family-friendly outdoor reflection from Sara.

A song responding to Nick’s message about hearing Jesus’ voice.

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Sunday 26th April

3rd Sunday of Easter with a sermon by Archdeacon Revd Canon Dave Middlebrook on Luke 24.13-35, ‘On the road to Emmaus’

Two familiar songs about Jesus being with us in the storms of life:

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Sunday 19th April

Sam Hargreaves speaking on John 20:19-22. Song “Listen to the Words” and prayers. Second song, “When God’s Perfect Plans (Jesus Lord of Peace)”.

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Easter Sunday 12th April

Revd Nick Mwandia’s sermon, plus songs and hymns, prayers and a poem. Plus a special welcome from the congregation.

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Good Friday 10th April

Revd Nick Mwandia shares a Good Friday message on ‘The finished work at the Cross’ https://youtu.be/SeBDF90XwlA

A song for Good Friday:

A family interactive reflection:

A familiar song:

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Palm Sunday 5th April:

Revd Nick Mwandia speaks about ‘Hope for the world’ from Matthew 21.1-11 Sara and Sam lead a song with prayer for the current world situation: A fun re-telling of the Palm Sunday story for families:

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A Palm Sunday service with the Bishop of Manchester

http://https://youtu.be/Ie-cs4dVb9c

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The Archbishop of York leads a ‘front room’ service on Sunday 29 March.

Recorded at Bishopthorpe Palace, the stream is available from 9am.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leAtc94CJuI

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The Archbishop of Canterbury led a national broadcast

on Sunday 22^ndMarch across BBC local radio at 9am https://youtu.be/TrWr4rdN9Kk https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/online-church

We are currently not running any worship gatherings or other meetings.

In common with all Church of England parishes and UK government advice please note that ALL activities at church are now SUSPENDED until further notice. However, we encourage you to stay in contact with the church and one another. Make use of this website, our Facebook page, the WhatsApp group, email and phone to connect with Rev. Nick and one another. If you are in need, want someone to listen or just a friendly voice on the phone then do reach out to us. We are currently talking to other local churches and groups about coordinating a local response to those in need. Watch this space.

Most importantly – no-one can cancel prayer! Be praying for God’s world, your neighbours, and for God’s church as we respond. You are the light of the world, a city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Below is a mini-sermon on John 9, the text for 22nd March, by one of our members Sam Hargreaves.

Church takes many forms and is for ‘you’! In St Albans diocese part of the work of the ‘Reaching New People Project’ is to tell the stories of new worshipping communities and to engage with new people.

This link takes you to a page which will tell you more. Stories of Forest Church, Football Church and Messy Church and ‘This is Church’ , a film that highlights how church in the diocese takes many forms.

Welcome to our Church

Our Vision at St Matthew’s Church, Luton is to carry forward the work that Jesus Christ began in all aspects of life. This means loving everyone as he loved us.

If you are new to St Matthew’s or the High Town area we extend to you a very warm welcome! We offer a service on Sunday at 10.30 and a range of mid-week activities for groups. We look forward to welcoming you personally. If you are already an attender, welcome back!

Blossom

Transform the way you interact with other women. Blossom is group of the next generation of women in the church.

The Pebbles

The Pebbles is a meeting place for kids during church services. We continually work to design new programs for our children to find joy in church.

Mens' Fellowship

The Men’s fellowship provides a forum for men to share their faith as well as to look after the church fabric.

Life Groups

Life groups meet in homes at various times mid-week for bible study, prayer and fellowship. Everyone is welcome.

St Matthew's Church, Luton

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