Deprecated: Assigning the return value of new by reference is deprecated in /home/allsa299/public_html/components/com_dashboard/controller.php on line 393 About the ELCAOn the Day of Pentecost, people heard the good news in their own language. (Acts 2:1-21) History of the ELCA The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America was formed over 26 years ago. This new church was formed from three separate and well-established North American church bodies:
Beginning January 1, 1988, these churches, with shared beliefs and missions, officially formed the ELCA. Two decades later, this energized church is composed of 4.8 million members and nearly 10,500 congregations across the U.S. and Caribbean. Today, the ELCA reflects the rich and diverse heritage of the people it serves.
But to understand our heritage fully, one must trace our roots back through the mid-17th century, when early Lutherans came to America from Europe, settling in the Virgin Islands and the area that is now known as New York. Even before that, Martin Luther sought reform for the church in the 16th century, laying the framework for our beliefs. Regardless of age, race, or status in life, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America welcome you to join this community of faith. If you’re unfamiliar with our church, some of what you learn may surprise you. The ELCA is an engaged, active body of people who put faith in God into action -- in millions of ways, all over the world. Join us!
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December 11, 2024
Join us in Worship! Sunday Worship 9:00 am Children's Church 9:00 am Family Education Hour 10:00 am Bible Studies Monday Afternoon Bible Study 1:30 pm via Zoom. Led by Vicar Michelle Wandersee.
Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm in the Main Conference Room. Led by Steve Reid. Note this Bible Study will go on hiatus for the winter beginning December 10.
Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study 1:30 pm in the Main Conference Room. Led by Vicar Michelle Wandersee. Note this study will not meet during the month of December.
Sunday Morning Bible Study 10:00 am in the small conference room. Led by Steve Jones.
December 4, 11, and 18 – Mid-week Advent Services and Soup Suppers December 14 – Christmas Party December 15 – Sunday School Christmas Program December 16 – Adopt a Neighbor gifts due to Generations December 18 - Auction winners announced at 6:30 pm December 24 - Christmas Eve worship – 8:00 pm January 4 – Altar Guild Meeting January 4 – Undecorate the Church
Sunday Scriptures
December 8 – Second Sunday of Advent Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 1:68-79 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6
December 15 – Third Sunday of Advent Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah 12:2-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18
December 22 – Fourth Sunday of Advent Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:46b-55 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45
December 24 – Christmas Eve Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14
December 29 – First Sunday of Christmas 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Psalm 148 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52
January 5 – Second Sunday of Christmas Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:10-18
January 12 – Baptism of our Lord Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
January 19 – Second Sunday of Epiphany Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11
January 26 – Third Sunday of Epiphany Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21
Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday Evensings 7:00 pm Thursday Evenings 7:00 pm
What is the ELCA?
Find out about the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the history of this wonderful organization on our What is ELCA page.
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