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Grace Lutheran Church and School / St. Matthew’s Church for the Deaf 2222 Vauxhall Road, Union, New Jersey 07083 | Phone: 908-686-3965 • Fax: 908-686-5111 • TTY: 908-851-2004 • GraceLu4U@yahoo.com

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Other Resources www.DeafJesus.org — A resource site for deaf and hard of hearing people in the Lutheran Church www.LCMS.org — Official website of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod www.CPH.org — Concordia Publishing House www.LHM.org — Lutheran Hour Ministries

Grace Lutheran Church & School / St. Matthew's Church for the Deaf

Grace Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Church had its beginning in Union in 1937, initially meeting in various storefronts and in an American Legion Hall before building its first worship facility in 1946. During its 70 years of existence, Grace has been served by only three pastors: the founding pastor, Rev. Henry von Spreckelson (1937-1973); Rev. Donald Sandmann (1973-1980); and Rev. Donald Brand, our current pastor who has served us since 1981. Originally, the majority of Grace’s membership came from Union Township. Today, about half of Grace's membership comes from Union, while the other half comes from surrounding communities. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church for the Deaf St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church for the Deaf began in 1937 as a mission of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Newark, N.J. It was served by missionaries until 1950 when a full-time pastor was installed. In 1952, shortly after Rev. C. Roland Gerhold was installed, the congregation worshipped in its own facility for the first time. After being served by two more pastors and moving to Clifton, N.J., St. Matthew's has now relocated to Grace Lutheran Church, where it utilizes the services of interpreters. This arrangement works out well and has enabled St. Matthew's to stabilize itself and plan for its ministry growth and expansion. We are • One people united by our common faith in Jesus as our Savior, with • One Mission to transform the world through Christ's love, with • One Message of Christ dying for all so that all might live. Contact Us 2222 Vauxhall Road, Union, New Jersey 07083 Phone: 908-686-3965 • Fax: 908-686-5111 • TTY: 908-851-2004 GraceLu4U@yahoo.com Directions and Interactive Map

Grace Lutheran Church (view from Hobart St)

GraceLu4U@yahoo.com 2222 Vauxhall Rd, Union, New Jersey 07083 Phone: 908-686-3965 • Fax: 908-686-5111 • TTY: 908-851-2004

Grace Lutheran Church (view from Vauxhall Rd)