Grace Lutheran Church of Culver City been a place of worship in the community since 1948. Services are held on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, with Sunday school and bible study programs on Sundays. The church also offers youth programs for all ages and music programs that anyone can get involved in. The church's facilities are available for charitable organization meetings, weddings and as locations for film shoots.
Led by pastor Richard Burkey, the mission of Christ Lutheran Church is to “develop dynamic disciples for Christ.” It hosts regular services and provides care for children under the age of three during Sunday worship. It offers a variety of adult and youth programs for kids of all ages such as the God Squad for children in grades 4 through 6. The church is involved in a variety of ministries and community projects at home and abroad.
The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church offers men's and women's groups, youth groups, social ministry as well as worship services twice each Sunday morning. The mission of the church is to celebrate God's grace and glory, share God's message, serve the community and strengthen the God given talents of the church family.
The Holy Cross Lutheran Church has a more than 40-year history in Livermore. The property on Mocho Street was purchased in 1961, with the original church building constructed in 1963. The building served as the main sanctuary until 1981 when the current worship area was completed. The church's mission is "to love and serve the Lord." John Bost is the pastor.
With the mission "Growing our God-given gifts for a life of loving and serving," First Lutheran serves children from kindergarten through eighth grade.
This private school (annual tuition: $6,100, financial aid available) serves 95 students with 6 full-time teachers, as well as support staff.
Sports and band organizations are available.
St Mark's is a Lutheran church and school serving Citrus Heights, California. The mission of the school is to glorify God, grow in His word, and go with the gospel. The goal of the school is to mold children into children of God by focusing on spirit, intellect, the body and social skills, all godly principles. The school has a Lion's Club, Cub Club, Summer Youth Programs, FACES program, youth groups, a basketball team, volleyball team, and track and field team. The church holds Bible study sessions for adults and children, as well as worship services.
This Lutheran church and campus ministry is conveniently located near UC Berkeley on College Avenue. Fittingly, much of its sermons and programs are geared toward young people and its message is more progressive than that of many Christian churches.
The University Lutheran Church is the primary facility for the Stanford Episcopal and Lutheran community. The Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry (ELCM), comprised of Stanford undergraduate and graduate students, commonly uses this church for worship as well as non-faith based activities. More commonly known as "UniChu," the church is the hub of a community committed to social justice and hospitality to strangers. A ministry of Episcopal and Lutheran churches, the community welcomes people of all (or no) faiths.
The organization also meets in the CIRCLE Common Room at Stanford University. The gathering includes dinner, conversation and prayer. Other activities include Bible study, current event discussion, games and movies.
The church also houses the Amigos de Palo Alto program, a Spanish Immersion preschool housed at, but not affiliated with, the University Church. It provides a comfortable environment where parents can leave their children for daycare services. Bilingual instructors teach children English in a natural setting.
The church also hosts The Friends Program, a therapeutic group that addresses the developing needs of young children with Asperger's Syndrome. The program aids children with social communication and helps them face the daily challenges of school.
Bethel Lutheran Church offers Sunday service, which includes a choir offering contemporary worship, jazz, bluegrass, folk, pop and traditional music. Its service also offers a time for prayer and meditative breathing.
Penasquitos Lutheran Church offers members a large number of ministries and groups, including bible study, youth groups, knitting groups and choir. The church offers different types of services every Saturday and Sunday, including contemporary, traditional, casual and Korean services.
University Lutheran Church is located across from UCSD. It is a small church with a traditional structure. The courtyard and entryway are heavily shaded with oak trees. For further information about the congregation, visit University Lutheran's website.
Living Word Lutheran Church is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and meets Sundays at 9am and 10:15am for worship services. Its led by Pastor Jeffrey Smith.
The Faith Lutheran Church of Castro Valley offers residents Lutheran worship services on Sundays and Wednesdays. The Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and also offers Sunday school, adult education and Bible study to congregation members.
La Jolla Lutheran Church welcomes visitors to stop by and feel like part of an 'extended family.' Sunday worship is at 9:30 sharp. Pastor Mark has been heading this congregation for 14 years. There is also a Sunday School available immediately following the children's sermon. Feel free to dress casual or dressy for the services. There is a free parking lot available to all guests and members.
Founded in 1950 as a mission for Southern Marin, Peace Lutheran Church offers numerous opportunities for worship, bible study, spiritual care, Christian education, social ministry, witnessing and fellowship.
The congregation meets every Sunday for worship at 9:30am, with bible study for both children and adults from 11am to 12pm. The church participates in the Ecumenical Food Pantry hosted by St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Sausalito every Monday from 2pm to 3pm. Peace Lutheran hosts an annual Kid's Fair on its grounds on Sept. 13.
