Mt Olive Lutheran Santa Monica

Mt Olive Lutheran Santa Monica Mt. Olive Lutheran - a church for the whole community in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, California.

All walks, faiths & lifestyles welcome here every day. A proud member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Mt. Olive is a Christian community in Santa Monica, California that welcomes you, as you are, to experience and know the grace and love of God, and empower you to be God’s compassionate presence in the world. In all that we do—lively, artful, diverse worship; our acclai

med preschool and Christian education for all ages; professional music and arts programs for the community; partnering with social service providers in our neighborhood and around the globe; hosting recovery groups; caring about the sick, the elderly, the home-bound and persons with disabilities; feeding the hungry and more—we seek to strengthen our relationship with God and help build beloved and healthy community here in Santa Monica/West LA and around the world. “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,” Jesus said, “if you have love for one another.” Come join us, the people of Mt. Olive, as we do God’s work of love in the world.

We had several days of cleaning and work this summer at Mt. Olive! Thank you to our many hard workers and volunteers who...
07/30/2026

We had several days of cleaning and work this summer at Mt. Olive! Thank you to our many hard workers and volunteers who came to "Clean Up Day" in June.
Today the Parish Hall floor received it's final gallon of finish. Six gallons went on in three coats. How do you like the before and after photos?






07/28/2026

It's with a sad heart that we have to cancel this Friday's Blues and Roots show at Mt. Olive. Terry Hanck was admitted to the hospital for cardiac issues. Please keep him and his family in your prayers so that he can get out and start touring again! (VIDEO of Terry Hanck in Venice, Ca in 2024)

UPDATE! I secured a southern BBQ food vendor to come and bring their BBQ pit to our Blues/Roots show. So come HUNGRY on August 12 and 26!!

Our next Blues Roots shows:

Wednesday, August 12, with the Deb Ryder Band featuring Jimmy Z (Etta James horn player)

Wednesday, August 26 we'll be featuring Joey Delgado, winner of the International Blues Challenge in 2024. Joey has 50 years experience as a guitarist and vocalist. Get ready for some original Blues and Rock East LA style.

DOORS open at 6pm
SHOW starts at 7pm
$25 per person cash admission fee at the door
All money raised goes to the featured artists and Mt Olive sobriety and music ministries.

FOLLOWING SHOWS:
Wed, Oct 7, Bridgette Rios Purdy Band
Wed, Oct 28 – J. W. Jones
Wed, Sept 30 – Tia Carol / Kyle Rowland – Emiliano Rowles
Thurs, Nov 12 – John Primer

07/17/2026

Come and join our monthly Senior Celebration! Tuesday July 28th at 11am at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. A free hot meal - and this month we are featuring Joseph Farr, a Santa Monica HS incoming junior who has kj'd at the Santa Monica Elks and other events around town.






07/09/2026

What a treat listening to SantanaWays, the premiere SoCal Santana tribute band. We are so blessed at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.

07/09/2026

Check out what we have cooking at Mt. Olive. Our new Blues & Roots series is underway! A big THANK YOU to SantanaWays for working with us to start our new series, you guys were beyond pro!

Last night was a great kickoff. Community leaders represented from the Santa Monica Police Department, Hand to Hand Hunger Project, Santa Monica Moose, and Santa Monica Elks!

Will you be featured in our next video? :)

Join us on Friday, July 31st for Terry Hanck Band, what a treat!





We are preparing our sanctuary and sound system at Mt. Olive to welcome our Blues & Roots Music Ministry series! Come on...
06/23/2026

We are preparing our sanctuary and sound system at Mt. Olive to welcome our Blues & Roots Music Ministry series! Come on July 8th and see what all the buzz is about. Support these traveling musicians and enjoy this inauguaral show!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church!

To celebrate all the wonderful dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures in our community, our preschool kids put together a very special musical surprise. Hear their sweet voices in the video below!

Thank you, dads, for your endless love, patience, and guidance. You model God’s love for these little ones every single day.

Happy Juneteenth, Santa Monica! 🕊️🤎Mt. Olive is a church for the whole community. Today, we joyfully celebrate Juneteent...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth, Santa Monica! 🕊️🤎
Mt. Olive is a church for the whole community. Today, we joyfully celebrate Juneteenth—a vital day of liberation, resilience, and hope. As we reflect on history, we reaffirm our commitment to anti-racism, racial equity, and welcoming all of God's children.

Join the wider Santa Monica community this weekend at Virginia Avenue Park for the 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to enjoy food, culture, and unity!

https://www.santamonica.com/event/the-34th-annual-juneteenth-celebration/

Learn more about our inclusive community at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.
https://www.mtolivelutheranchurch.org/





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1343 Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA
90405

Telephone

(310) 452-1116

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