First Lutheran Church Malden, MA
Sunday Worship at 9:45 am
Holy Week is a remarkable moment in the church calendar. Over the course of eight days we experience Christ's passion together, from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his death on the cross to his unexpected resurrection on Easter morning. Join us as we journey together through the sights, sounds, and scents of Holy Week.… Continue reading Holy Week and Easter 2019
Lent is a time of reflection and penitence, an opportunity to recenter ourselves on what matters: our relationship with God, and what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. This year, we have a series of chances for everyone to carve out some time to reconnect with God this season. Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner… Continue reading Lent Opportunities
Seeking a talented ukulele instructor with experience in teaching intermediate and advanced skills to children in group classes of students in grades 3 thru 8. The instructor will lead classes during a weeklong full day ukulele camp July 8-12, 2019 at First Lutheran Church, Malden MA. The instructor will be available for three hours of… Continue reading Ukulele Instructor Wanted
We all look for ways to connect: to people, to the universe, to what is holy in the world. Whatever you believe, you may want to find ways to deepen your connections to the divine. This Lent, we invite you to explore the basics of five prayer practices, finding new ways to connect with God… Continue reading Practicing Prayer
Ed.: The Malden Warming Center is closed for the season; however, that doesn't mean you can't help! You can make donations to support the center for next year at the link below, and you can sign up to volunteer next winter using the form at the bottom of the page. We hope to open for… Continue reading Volunteer with the Malden Warming Center
We invite you and the people you love to gather with us to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this Christmas season. Christmas Eve worship at 4:30 is designed to be particularly friendly to children, including interactive elements with the figures in the nativity scene, walking around the sanctuary, singing, and lighting battery operated candles… Continue reading Christmas Worship Services
Christmas should be a joyful time for children everywhere, but this year in the United States, hundreds of children and families - some as young as 9 years old - will spend the holidays in detention for trying to come to the United States in search of a better life. While First Lutheran Church can't… Continue reading Hope for the Holidays
"Stir up in your people the gift of the Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever." - Affirmation of Baptism ELW Our stewardship theme for this year is… Continue reading Stir It Up Breakfast 11/25
Beloveds, This fall is full of anxiety and trepidation, anger and fear, for transgender people. Our government is circulating a memo proposing to legally define gender according to anatomy at birth, a definition rejected by scientists and activists alike. It attempts to legally erase transgender and intersex people from our nation. A legal definition like… Continue reading Pastoral Letter on #WontBeErased
This Sunday we held a breakfast to talk about our future as a congregation. First, we reported what we learned from you in our last round of conversations. Here are the main areas First Lutheran has expressed in interest, in terms of issues and values: Focus Issue Ideas Supporting Children and Families Jesus said, “Let… Continue reading Vision and Mission Planning
