Author: firstlutheranpastor
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Beer & Carols
Looking for an opportunity to sneak some Christmas cheer into Advent? Join us for Beer* and Carols! (*Alcohol not necessary) On December 11th at 4:30pm we’ll meet at 110 Grill in Malden. Yun will bring a keyboard, Pastor will bring songbooks, and we’ll all order whatever refreshments we like while singing all our favorite carols, both sacred and secular. It’s…
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Winter-Spring 2023 Ukulele Lessons
We’re excited to return to ukulele after the winter holidays! Students in grades 3-12 of all experience levels are welcome. The session will begin with two classes, one for beginning/intermediate and one for advanced. Depending on the skill level of each student, we may adjust the groups over the course of the semester. Classes will…
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Advent Calendar
This year, First Lutheran Church in Malden is joining congregations around the world in marking not just 4, but 7 weeks of Advent beginning on November 6th. Advent is the season of waiting, of anticipation, of preparing for Christ to come to us as a baby in Bethlehem and as the King of Kings and…
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Autumn Activities at First Lutheran
Fall is always an exciting time: youth are returning to school, the seasons are changing, and the program year in congregations and other organizations is ramping up. We’re excited to offer a number of education, service, and worship opportunities over the next few months. September 25th: God’s Work, Our Hands Wear your work clothes and…
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Fall 2022 Ukulele Lessons
We’re excited to return for ukulele lessons in the fall! Students in grades 3-12 of all experience levels are welcome. The session will begin with two classes, one for beginning/intermediate and one for advanced. Depending on the skill level of each student, we may adjust the groups over the course of the semester. Classes will…
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Sabbatical FAQ
This summer Pastor Emily will go on sabbatical, a time for intentional rest and spiritual renewal to better equip her as our minister in the years ahead. Here are answers to some of our frequently asked questions: Q: When will Pastor Emily be on Sabbatical?A: May 29th through the end of August. Q: Who will…
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Holy Week and Easter 2022
April 10, Palm Sunday Holy Week begins with shouts and waving palm branches as we join the crowd to cheer Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. We will gather outside of the church to bless palm branches and process in together, following the cross. Then we’ll transition from the triumphant entry to Jerusalem to the story of…
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Hybrid Worship and the Eucharist
During the season of Lent, we are practicing a hybrid model of Holy Communion, with options available for those worshiping in person as well as online. As Lutherans, we understand the Eucharist to be a unique expression of Christ’s real presence among us. We celebrate the Eucharist weekly whenever possible, knowing that where two or…
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Lent 2022
Ash Wednesday, March 2 “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.” The early Christians adopted the use of ashes as a visible sign of seeking forgiveness and as recognition of our mortality and dependence on God. As Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness, we too spend the 40 days of Lent…
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Worship is in person! Welcome Back.
“How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard,on the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion.For there the Lord ordained his blessing, life forevermore.“ – Psalm 133…
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