First Evangelical Lutheran Church-Redlands

09/04/2026

We worship on Sunday, 9 am!

Over the next month, join us in exploring how Moravians have responded to God's call to care for creation! In this part of the Everyone Wants a Better World Bible study, we focus on the following U.N. Sustainable Development Goals:

💧 Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
💡 Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
🌎 Goal 13: Climate Action
🌊 Goal 14: Life Below Water
🌳 Goal 15: Life on Land

These goals are about stewarding the earth in ways that ensure all people have access to clean water and affordable energy, and that animal and plant life (birds of the air, fish of the sea and all that creeps along the face of the earth, every plant yielding seed and every tree bearing fruit) are cared for in a responsible and resourceful manner.

08/23/2026

Blessing of the Animals- NEW FORMAT! will be held on Thursday, October 1st this year! Mark your calendar!

07/22/2026

Hey.. we know those members of our congregation!! Congratulations to a wonderful couple!!!

Special thanks to Redlands Bowl Performing Arts Sponsors of The Hutchins Consort, Jerry and Marilyn Bean!

07/07/2026

Reminder that while God is keeping count of you and yours, there is a welcoming church that loves and cares for you. Worship begins at 9:00 am every Sunday. Come find the God of the sparrows here and rest.

Matthew 10:29–31 — not one sparrow falls without the Father

06/23/2026

Inspired by Psalm 119:105

06/23/2026

Teach us, good Lord God, to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, except that of knowing that we do your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

06/01/2026

We're excited to bring you our newest issue of Speakin' Deacon!

"In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), deacons are ordained ministers of Word and Service. Alongside pastors, who are ministers of Word and Sacrament, deacons are called to connect the church with the needs of the world. Our ministry reflects Jesus’ example of servant leadership, often symbolized by the towel and basin used when Christ washed the disciples’ feet.

"Deacons are ordained clergy on a permanent roster of the ELCA. Their vocation is to bridge the life of the church with the realities of everyday life, especially among those who are struggling, overlooked, or living on the margins. Because of this calling, deacons serve in a wide range of settings both inside and outside congregations."

You can continue reading at https://www.pacificasynod.org/news-events/speakin-deacon-3

05/30/2026

Come and fill your heart and soul praising God in a beautiful church setting. We worship Sunday mornings at 9:00 am.

05/24/2026

Hope to see you at church today!!

05/05/2026

Bring your key to church this Sunday at 9:00am.. and see what doors God will open for you.

Father, I’m holding this key today and thinking about how small it is, yet how much power it holds to open or close. Lord, You are standing at the door of my heart, knocking so gently. You don’t force Your way in; You wait for me to turn the key. I admit there are rooms in my life I’ve kept locked tight: places of fear, ego, and control I’ve been afraid to let You see. Today, I’m choosing to open them to Your light.

The Ritual: Pick up a key. Any key from your house or car will do. Feel its weight and the unique, sharp notches. As you hold it, think about what you’ve kept "locked" away. What would happen if you invited Him into those quiet rooms today?

Community Prompt: We’re opening the doors together. Share one word in the comments for what you’re inviting Him into right now (e.g., Peace, Rest, Clarity).

"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock." ( Revelation 3:20)

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