ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) is the parent church of which St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is a part. The ELCA has over 5 million members in over 10,000 congregations, in 65 geographic areas through out the United States called synods.

The Saint Paul Area Synod is the governing body of the ELCA in the Saint Paul, Minnesota area. This synod provides administrative and educational support to the 120 churches and congregations in its service area.

The Gamaliel Foundation intends to be a powerful network of grassroots, interfaith, interracial, multi-issue organizations working together to create a more just and more democratic society. The organizations of the Gamaliel Network are vehicles that allow ordinary people to effectively participate in the political, environmental, social and economic decisions affecting their lives.

Thrivent Financial For Lutherans - Created by the merger of Aid Association for Lutherans and Lutheran Brotherhood, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a unique blend of financial savvy and service to members and communities.
Our local Thrivent Financial Associate is Scott Martinson. Click here to learn more about Scott and how he can be of service.


Luther Seminary is the largest Lutheran seminary affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Luther Seminary is dedicated to the faithful training of both ordained rostered ministers as well as lay leaders.

Other Great Links

Crosswalk.com – a great bible study/devotional resource on line.

VIBE Urban Youth Ministries is a collaborative of twelve St Paul urban congregations. We have joined with each other because we believe we can do more together then we can apart.

Lyngblomsten, influenced by Christ, provides a ministry of compassionate care and innovative services to older adults in order to preserve and enhance their quality of life.