Messiah Lutheran Church welcomes you

Thomas Merton, in his book Seasons of Celebration writes,

The purpose of Lent is...above all a preparation to rejoice in God's love. And this preparation consists in receiving the gift of God's mercy - a gift, which we receive in so far as we open our hearts to it, casting out what cannot remain in the same room with mercy.

Thinking of Lent as a preparation to rejoice in God's love is quite frankly not how Christians have traditionally approached Lent. Usually our focus has been consumed with images and acts of self-denial, sacrifice, and contrition. This focus, what we call the discipline of Lent, is a good thing. But it's not the final purpose or end.  Read More »

Join us on Tuesday mornings in Lent for a service of Matins or Morning Prayer. Beginning at 7:00 am, this simple, spoken service, led by Pastor Eric lasts ~30-minutes. In the Chapel Narthex each Tuesday morning through March 30.

(Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17 & 24)

for

Lenten Soup & Bread Suppers
and
Midweek Lenten Worship

Supper at 6:00 pm

Worship at 7:00 pm

Midweek Lenten Offerings will be designated to Cross of Grace, the new ELCA mission congregation in Jonesborough, TN.

At Messiah our form of worship is known as "liturgical," meaning literally "a work of the people." Thus, in worship, you will witness the assembly standing, sitting, kneeling, and responding (through words, songs, and silence.) In other words, for Lutheran Christians, worship is not passive, but very much an act - a work in which we all participate.

Of course, worship is much more than what can be explained here. So, we invite you to come and see. Come join our assembly as we seek to worship God as he meets us in word and sacrament, in silence and song, in good news announced and in peace shared. 

Sunday Worship Schedule

8:30 AM - Worship with Holy Communion

9:45 AM - Sunday School for all ages

11:00 AM - Worship with Holy Communion

A service of healing is included with Holy Communion on the third Sunday of each month. Those desiring have the opportunity to receive a personal prayer and blessing.