The Lutheran Church of Arcata

06/08/2026

I’ve been working on a project: creating a “Pastor Wall” in our narthex, featuring the previous pastors who have served this congregation over the last 50+ years. My hope is that these photos will honor the legacy of those who built and sustained this church, shepherded God’s people, and kept the congregation focused on Christ.

As we remember each pastor, we also remember the generations of people who worshiped and served here, and all those who were baptized, married, confirmed, and memorialized in this place. Their story continues in us today.

I thank God for all the people who have shared the love of Christ with me, and for the imperfect yet faithful Church that has preserved and proclaimed the Good News throughout the centuries.

Look for the “Pastor Wall” soon at the Lutheran Church of Arcata. As you do, take a moment to remember those who have helped bring Christ into your life. Give thanks for them—and consider how God might be calling you to do the same for someone else.

Peace,
Pastor Taylor

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05/08/2026

This Sunday! ⚜

05/01/2026

"This month at our church, as we culminate the Easter season, we will remember Christ’s promises before His earthly departure and celebrate His continued presence with us through the power of the Holy Spirit. We will mark these moments with prayer, music, worship—and food, of course!

In all of these events, we seek to remember the living presence of Christ—still at work among us, always calling us into a greater love of God and neighbor. I look forward to sharing this joyful season with you all!"

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04/01/2026

Join us for Holy Week 2026!

GOOD FRIDAY
✝️ Prayer Around the Cross
Friday, April 3rd, 7 pm

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EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
🌲 Outdoors
Sunday, April 5th, 7 am

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LEGENDARY EASTER BREAKFAST!
🍳 Free to all
Sunday, April 5th, 7:30 am – 9:30 am

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🎺 EASTER FESTIVAL SERVICE 🎺
Sunday, April 5th, 10 am

12/06/2025

Some recent photos and goings-on at LCA!

12/06/2025

"When I think back to my childhood, I can still recall the deep sense of yearning that grew throughout December—the anticipation of Christmas Eve’s mysteries and the great joy of Christmas morning. Advent invites us into that same posture of expectant waiting. As you enter this season, my hope is that you may rediscover a sense of childlike wonder and a renewed openness to God’s presence. May you embrace the kind of longing that makes room for mystery, hope, and holy surprise."

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10/18/2025

Have you made your reservation for Oktoberfest yet? Macht schnell!

09/03/2025

"School is back in session, and the church parking lot is again full with student vehicles. Soon, it will also be full with the redwood fronds that are turning orange and brown in the trees around us. It’s a beautiful time of year, and a great time for continued learning and growth.

As we transition from summer to fall, our life together as a church also takes on fresh energy. Adult Education will resume after worship with an 'Adult (Re)Confirmation' course — a time to explore the tenets of our Lutheran tradition, whether for the first time, or as a renewal of faith. We will also begin a Grief Support Group, offering a place for those carrying loss to share and walk together in hope. And our Choir will soon lift their voices again in rehearsals, adding beauty and joy to our worship on Sunday mornings.

In addition to these opportunities for learning, healing, and praising, I pray that the Gospel will continue to strengthen, stretch, inspire, and challenge you as we seek to learn and grow together in Jesus Christ."

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08/07/2025

"In his encounters with the world around him, Jesus paints a vision of God’s Kingdom that is not marked by status or self-preservation, but by generosity, mercy, and inclusion. Whether he's healing on the sabbath or eating at the house of a Pharisee, Jesus regularly breaks religious and social norms to show us that God’s table is wide — and all are invited to the banquet."

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07/02/2025

"[This month's] texts remind us that Christian discipleship doesn’t have to be flashy. It can simply look like compassion given to those in need. It can look like pausing to tune into God’s presence even when the to-do list is a mile long. And it can look like turning to God in prayer for all things. These are not grand performances. They are simple acts of love and faithfulness in the midst of our busy lives. But Jesus teaches us that it’s in these very moments that the Spirit is moving, and God’s grace is at work."

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