Elim Lutheran Church, Petaluma CA

06/14/2026

Book Study: Borders and Belonging

Hosted by Tracy Greenwald at her home
Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 5—6:15 p.m.

Amid the stories in our world that divide, polarize and reinforce stereotypes, the Book of Ruth invites us to explore a timeless human drama that reveals how we might respond more creatively to pressing current issues about borders and belonging.

Please join Tracy Greenwald in conversation about Borders and Belonging—The Book of Ruth: A Story for our Times by Padraig O’Tuama and Glenn Jordan. The Book Study will take place on Tuesdays, June 16, 23 & 30 from 5—6:15 p.m. at Tracy’s Home in Petaluma. Sign up on the bulletin board outside the kitchen. For more info contact Tracy at [email protected]

06/13/2026

Women: Save the date!
Saturday, June 27. We are gathering for food, fellowship, a craft and a short business meeting. Bring a salad topping to share. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the church kitchen.

06/08/2026

BBQ’s on the Patio—Sign up to Host!

Wednesdays June 10, 24 and July 8, 22 at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up on the bulletin board outside the kitchen to host one of the four Summer Wednesday night barbecues on June 10, 24 and July 8, 22. Start arriving at 5:30 p.m. and eat at 6 p.m. Thank you to Co-Coordinators Mary Wyrick and Patty Gallagher. Questions? Contact Mary Wyrick.

06/06/2026

Elim's June Second Mile offering will support Positive Images, an LGBTQIA+ Community Center serving Sonoma County and the North Bay since 1990. Positive Images provides mental health support, advocacy, education, and community services, with special attention to transgender and nonbinary individuals, LGBTQIA+ people of color, Latine families, neurodivergent people, and people with disabilities.

06/06/2026

Mexico Mission Trip Presentation
Sunday, June 7 during worship
Come hear about the Mexico Mission Team's experiences building a house for the Osuna Vargas family in Tijuana, Mexico.

06/05/2026

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued his first in a series of monthly messages that will continue through the end of this year under the title "All Together in One Place."

Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God’s presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects us.

Read the full message through the link in the comments below.

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Book Study: Borders and Belonging

Hosted by Tracy Greenwald at her home
Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 5—6:15 p.m.

Amid the stories in our world that divide, polarize and reinforce stereotypes, the Book of Ruth invites us to explore a timeless human drama that reveals how we might respond more creatively to pressing current issues about borders and belonging.

Please join Tracy Greenwald in conversation about Borders and Belonging—The Book of Ruth: A Story for our Times by Padraig O’Tuama and Glenn Jordan. The Book Study will take place on Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 5—6:15 p.m. at Tracy’s Home in Petaluma. Sign up on the bulletin board outside the kitchen. For more info contact Tracy at [email protected]

06/03/2026

Stitch and Chat at Aqus
Thursday, June 4 at 10 a.m.

Are you a knitter or crocheter? Our monthly stitch and chat group meets at Aqus Cafe, Thursday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to Noon. All are invited! Questions? Contact Doris Widger at [email protected]

06/03/2026

Starts Today!!
Wednesdays, June 3, 17 & July 1, 15, 29
from 6 – 7:30 p.m., in the Choir Room

Pr. Kathryn will lead a class on the book Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture, by Adam Hamilton. The Bible is a wonderful book. It’s also a confusing book. In this class we will look at how we interpret the Bible. Dinner of soup and bread provided by attendees. Come and see!