Worship

         We worship in the ancient, historical patterns that Christians have handed down through the centuries.  We celebrate the Lord's Supper at both of our liturgies on Sunday mornings, and on Wednesdays, every week of the year.  This is the way Christ wanted us to remember him on the Lord's Day.
 

       Our prayer together is always liturgical, following the historical forms  of the Church.  We read Holy Scriptures as they are appointed in the Lectionary.  The sermon explains those readings in terms of the Law and Gospel.  In this we rely on Martin Luther's (1483-1546) understanding of Christ's mission and life.

        

       Our hymns and choral music reinforce the Scriptures read, proclaimed and prayed in our worship.  This supports the solemnity of our praise to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Historical vestments and traditional rituals also contribute to the richness of worship.  All our corporate worship is offered within the consecrated walls of our church which is deemed God's holy and sacred house of prayer.

 

                                                                  Worship Schedule

 

                       Sunday Worship                    8:00 am Holy Eucharist - Chapel

                                                                  10:30 am Choral Eucharist - Nave

                                                                    8:00 pm Compline - Chapel

                      Wednesday Worship          9:30 am Matins - Chapel

                                                                  11:45 am Holy Eucharist - Chapel

                                                                    7:00 pm Vespers - Chapel

                                                                    7:20 pm Reserve Sacrament - Chapel

                      Sacrament of Penance       3-5 pm Third Saturday - Chapel

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                      Sunday Nursery     10:30 am Child Care 4 yrs. and under.

                              

                               * Baptisms arranged through the Pastor.

                               * Weddings arranged through the Pastor.

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Seasonal Worship Services:  See below Ę.

 

                     First Lutheran Church of West Seattle

            4105 California Avenue S.W.            Seattle, Washington  98116

            (206) 935-6530                                               Fax  (206) 935-5205

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                                               www.flcws.org

 

 

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  THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD

On Thursday, March 25th, we will celebrate the Annunciation of Our Lord with Holy Eucharist at 11:45 am, in the chapel.  Pastors attending a conference at our church this day, will also join us at this liturgy.

     At this liturgy we honor the angel Gabriel's announcement to Saint Mary that she will be the Mother of Our Lord.

Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you!     Luke 1:28

Holy Week and Easter

March 29   Monday in Holy Week: Jesus’ Cleansing of the Temple

                         11:45 am    Holy Eucharist - Chapel

                           7:00 pm    Vespers

                                            The Great Litany - Chapel

March 30   Tuesday in Holy Week: Anointing Jesus for Burial

                         11:45 am    Holy Eucharist - Chapel

                           7:00 pm    Vespers

                                            The Great Litany - Chapel

March 31   Wednesday in Holy Week: The Betrayal of Jesus by Judas

                           9:30 am    Matins - Chapel

                         11:45 am    Holy Eucharist - Chapel

                           7:00 pm    Vespers

                                            The Great Litany - Chapel

April   1      Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper

                         11:45 am    Holy Eucharist - Chapel

                           7:00 pm    Solemn Eucharist

                                            Stripping of the Altar

April   2      Good Friday: The Crucifixion of Our Lord

                         11:45 am    Holy Eucharist - Chapel

                                               (Reserved Sacrament)

                           7:00 pm    Office of Tenebrae

                                            A Liturgy of Lessons, Hymns and Prayers

April   3      Holy Saturday: The Burial of Our Lord

                         11:45 am    Liturgy of the Burial - Chapel

                    Easter Vigil

                           7:00 pm    Liturgy of Light, Readings, Baptism

                                            and Holy Eucharist

April   4      The Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter

                      9:00 to 10:00 am Easter Brunch in the parish hall.

                    10:30 am     Festival Eucharist

                      8:00 pm     Compline