Messiah Lutheran Church, Knoxville TN

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 »

(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.

The church office is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm. Office hours may vary on Fridays and on and around holidays. Please call to verify.

Messiah Lutheran Church is located at 6900 Kingston Pike, about 1.5 miles east of West Town Mall. We are across Kingston Pike from P.F. Chang's Restaurant and across the side street from the West Knoxville Branch of the Knox County Public Library.

From the East/North:
Exit 383 - Papermill Rd. Turn left onto Papermill Rd and proceed to the intersection of Kingston Pike/US 11/US70. At the stop light (intersection of Papermill Rd and Kingston Pike) continue straight through to first drive way on right which will bring you into Messiah's parking lot. The main entrance of the building faces Kingston Pike.

From the West/South:
Exit 380 - West Hills/US-11/US-70. Turn right at any of the next three lights and proceed to the next light at Kingston Pike. Turn left onto Kingston Pike. Messiah is about 1 mile from exit - on your right.

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.

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