Shalom Lutheran Church

09/06/2026

Good morning, church! For this 15th Sunday after Pentecost, we are grateful to the following worship leaders:
A/V: Dan R.
Acolyte: Olivia & Joshua F.
Assisting Minister: Nola S.
Communion Assts.: Dave M. & Carol H.
Lector: Joann G.
Musicians: Kris W. & Sam M.
Proclaim/FB Live: Julie & CJ
Presiding Minister: Pastor David F.

SERMON: Like every age, ours is a merciless one, exemplified by the “cancel cultures” of left and right. Paul himself experienced unjust “cancellation” at the hands of the teachers who undermined his work in Galatia. How are Christians called to a different kind of community, marked by freedom and service? What do accountability and forgiveness look like in Christian community? And how does Christ make this kind of community real? Pastor David preaches “A New Community” based on Galatians 6:1-18.

08/31/2026

Last week we held our end of summer gathering! Thanks to all who came and made it a great night.

08/30/2026

Somebody was kind enough to take and send pictures over from last week…the Gospel of Uke was fortunate enough to play at worship with First Congregational United Church of Christ Alexandria! Thank you, Karen Sue Erickson for the photos!

08/30/2026

Good morning, church! Welcome to worship on this 14th Sunday after Pentecost! Special thanks to today's ministers:
A/V: Brian C/Dan R
Assisting Minister: Cami P
Communion Assistants: Carol H. & Corrine I.
Greeters: Sarah F. & Marlys W.
Lector: Tam B.
Musicians: Sam M. & the SoS Band
Presider & Preacher: Pr. Kathryn R.
Ushers: Grant P. & Fritz B.

08/23/2026

We are all born into different kinds of families with different ways of doing things. Yet even the best of the families, as important and lifegiving as they may be, do not ultimately lead to the shalom life. Why is this? How does Jesus welcome us into the family of God? How might we use family language in a healthy way in the church? And how does our membership in God’s family lead to freedom and the shalom life? Pastor David preaches “A New Family” based on Galatians 4:1-7.

Image: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669. Apostle Paul, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt University Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://act.library.vanderbilt.edu/artworks/55240 [retrieved August 23, 2026]. Original...

08/23/2026

Good morning, church! On this 13th Sunday after Pentecost, we are grateful to the following ministers:

A/V: Dan R.
Assisting Minister & Lector: Nola S.
Communion Assts.: Dean K. & Catherine S.K.
Greeters: Marlys W. & Judy R.
Musicians: Joyce E., Sarah F., & Catherine S.K.
Presider & Preacher: Pastor David F.
Proclaim/FB Live: CJ/Julie
Ushers: Sue E. & Grant P.

SERMON: We are all born into different kinds of families with different ways of doing things. Yet even the best of the families, as important and lifegiving as they may be, do not ultimately lead to the shalom life. Why is this? How does Jesus welcome us into the family of God? How might we use family language in a healthy way in the church? And how does our membership in God’s family lead to freedom and the shalom life? Pastor David preaches “A New Family” based on Galatians 4:1-7.

08/20/2026

Come and join us for a fun-filled relaxed evening. Music, games, and ice cream. Does it get better than that? 8/26 5:30-7:30pm. Stop by with friends and family!

End of Summer Gathering Celebrating the end of summer together. Join us on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for a relaxed evening of music, games, snacks, and community. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy camp songs led by our praise band, yard games for all ages, snacks, and a bonfire....

08/16/2026

Some differences are necessary for the sake of order in this world. For example, not everyone can or ought to be a police officer or firefighter. Some differences simply reflect how God made us, such as skin color or gender. And others reflect national or cultural differences. None of these differences are inherently bad. But being the tribal beings we are, we often magnify these differences to destructive ends, condemning others for who they are or where they come from or demanding assimilation to “our way” of doing things. How is this happening in the churches of Galatia? How does Paul counter the preaching of such false unity? And how has God gifted the church with a new kind of unity? Pastor David preaches “A New Unity” based on Galatians 3:1-14, 19-29.

Image: Icon of All Saints, https://iconreader.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/all-saints-icon-the-great-cloud-of-witnesses/. Retrieved August 16, 2026. As we continue in Galatians, Paul moves into the heart of his letter. We have already heard about his unique call—not from ordinary human...

08/16/2026

Good morning, church! Welcome to worship on this 12th Sunday after Pentecost. We continue our series on Paul's Letter to the Galatians today. Special thanks to:

A/V: Dan R.
Assisting Minister: Cami P.
Communion Assts.: Amy K. & Carol H.
Greeters: Linda F. & Amy S.
Lector: Judy H.
Musicians: Sam M. & the Spirit of Shalom Band
Presider & Preacher: Pastor David F.
Proclaim/FB Live: CJ/Kim/Julie
Ushers: Al A. & Renae H.

SERMON: Some differences are necessary for the sake of order in this world. For example, not everyone can or ought to be a police officer or firefighter. Some differences simply reflect how God made us, such as skin color or gender. And others reflect national or cultural differences. None of these differences are inherently bad. But being the tribal beings we are, we often magnify these differences to destructive ends, condemning others for who they are or where they come from or demanding assimilation to “our way” of doing things. How is this happening in the churches of Galatia? How does Paul counter the preaching of such false unity? And how has God gifted the church with a new kind of unity? Pastor David preaches “A New Unity” based on Galatians 3:1-14, 19-29.

08/15/2026

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