Central Lutheran Church

06/07/2026

Welcome to Sunday worship in June!
We’re here every Sunday at 10am.
Join us and celebrate God’s inclusive love for all.

06/03/2026

Mark your calendars for June 20, a big day of events at Central Lutheran Church!

At 2:00pm, we will welcome Rev. Dr. William Stell, author of "Born Again Q***r." This book tour event will explore the roots of homophobia in the evangelical tradition and why it may not be as long-standing or fundamental as is often assumed.
This event is in collaboration with Seattle First Baptist Church and books will be available for purchase from Elliott Bay Book Company.

At 4:30pm, we will hold our Third Annual Pride Worship, a time of lamenting the current and historic attacks on the Q***r Community and a resilient celebration of God's abundant love and Q***r joy. Rev. Dr. Stell will preach and Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee of the Northwest Washington Synod, ELCA will bring a word of greeting.
This event is in collaboration with Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Seattle and University Lutheran Church - Seattle.

These are the first of our Pride events this month and you won't want to miss them!

05/24/2026

Today is Pentecost.

O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. —Bread for the Day

05/20/2026

The deadline has been extended and there’s still time to register!

May 30th Synod Gathering Registration Deadline Extended!
Register by 12noon on Tues, May 26.
Learn more here:https://www.lutheransnw.org/events/synod-gathering
Invite a crew from your church - and get registered - SOON!

Please join us for this full day to celebrate, learn, and connect around the theme of generosity. This is generosity rooted in God's abundant love for creation. Generosity of time, space, talents, and money - the generosity of our hearts.

We will be gathering at Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools in Lynnwood AND the new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center. We will center our time in worship at 9am with song, communion, preaching by Bishop Shelley, and gratitude and blessing for our Synod VP Kay Edgerton who will be concluding her term this summer.

We will welcome our keynote presenter, Rev. Tim Brown, ELCA director for congregational stewardship. Following lunch, there will be 2 afternoon workshop times - with a total of 22 options from local leaders! As we prepare to close the day, we will re-gather for a sending service - including time to install our newly elected synod council officers (new VP Cindy Shultz and re-elected Secretary Netsie Griffith) and Youth Synod Council Rep (Elizabeth Tanis).

05/10/2026

Check out this wonderful upcoming opportunity to join with people from all over the synod and learn more about lives of generosity!

We are looking forward to the Synod Gathering on May 30 in Lynnwood! We have a GREAT keynote presenter - Tim Brown (Congregational Stewardship, ELCA) and 22 FANTASTIC workshops! With so many workshops - you're encouraged to bring a GROUP from your church to check them all out! PLEASE share and invite folks to get registered ASAP. Registration will close on May 18 at 5pm. Read all about the event, peruse the workshop list, and get registered here: https://www.lutheransnw.org/events/synod-gathering/2026-05-30

04/05/2026

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

04/04/2026

Tonight is the night! Join us for the Easter Vigil this evening at 7:00pm.

On this night we proclaim the victory of Christ even in the midst of the shadows of the fading light. The liturgy begins in the courtyard with the first fire of Easter, the procession of the light into the fellowship hall, the telling of the ancient stories of our faith, and the celebration of Christ's resurrection. After worship, we will have a festive Easter reception as we rejoice together.

Note: This service will be longer than usual, perhaps 2 hours, and you don't want to miss it!

01/06/2026