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Combined Lenten Worship ServicesThis year we are sharing Lenten worship services with Faith, Trinity, and Zion (The Gathering) Lutheran Churches. These four congregations are taking turns hosting Lenten worship services. Here is the schedule for the remainder of Lent:
All worship services will begin at 6:30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather and worship with members of other Lutheran congregations here in Everett.
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April 2025 "Spirit" NewsletterAs you probably know, thousands of bison once roamed the plains of North America. In the late 1800s they were almost brought to extinction. Thankfully, due to conservation efforts, bison are back in the United States plains – even if they aren’t nearly as ubiquitous as they once were. |
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April Worship ScheduleOur Lenten journey draws to an end in April as we move into Holy Week. We enter into the dramatic story as we reenact Jesus’ procession into Jerusalem and preview what lies ahead on Palm/Passion Sunday, hear about his betrayal on Maundy Thursday, and as we reflect on the meaning of the cross on Good Friday. Jesus’ passion and death demonstrates God’s commitment to join us in pain, loss, fear, and suffering in the world. But in the midst of that pain, loss, fear, and suffering, and even in the face of death, God brings good news of resurrection and new life! This is the good news that we celebrate on Easter Sunday. April 6 Fifth Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 |
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Easter FlowersWe are collecting funds to purchase flowers to beautify our sanctuary for Easter. If you would like to make a donation, you may use an Easter Flowers Donation Envelope, located at the back of the sanctuary next to the bulletins. Or you can give online HERE. (If giving online, use “In and Out” on the “To:” dropdown menu.) If you give online, and would like your donation to be given in memory of celebration of someone, please email the church office, office@centrallutheraneverett.com, with that information. |
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Palm Sunday BreakfastPalm Sunday Breakfast is April 13, following worship, in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited! If you would like to provide food or help in other ways, please see the sign-up sheet in the sanctuary. |
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April Mission of the MonthELCA World Hunger works with and through congregations and other partners to reach communities in need. From health clinics to microloans, water wells to animal husbandry, community meals to advocacy, ELCA World Hunger supports sustainable solutions that get at the root causes of hunger and poverty. CLICK HERE for more information. |
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Immigration Information from NW Washington Synod and ELCAThe NW Washington Synod has a page on its website entitled: "Message from the Bishop Re: Immigration" which includes both the letter from the Region One Bishops and resources. CLICK HERE to go to that webpage. The ELCA website has two videos from our Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton: "Presiding Bishop Eaton Responds to Executive Orders on Immigration" and "ELCA responds to false accusations on X." CLICK HERE to go to the ELCA website. |
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QuiltingThe quilters here at Central Lutheran Church make quilts for people around the world, through Lutheran World Relief. Click below for more information on how you can help. |
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Sunday SupperThe homeless, under-resourced, or just plain hungry are all welcome! Anyone in need can get a meal at Central Lutheran Church each Sunday night. Sunday Suppers are at 5:00 pm. These meals are provided by volunteers from different congregations representing a variety of denominations in Snohomish County. You are invited to serve in this vital ministry. Volunteers can arrive at 4:30 to help with set up and the meal will be served at 5:00. We stop serving meals at 6:00 and usually can be cleaned up and done by 6:30. As the saying goes, many hands make light work. As the weather begins to get colder, our neighbors will be looking for coats, sweatshirts, hats, and gloves. If you have any gently used items we would love to keep them in stock for when people in need come in looking for warm-weather clothing. Thank you as always for your support in time, food, and prayers. |
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The Spiritual Nature of MoneyBefore taking the offering, a pastor said, “I would like to remind you of four good reasons for giving. 1. What you are about to give is tax deductible. 2. You cannot take it with you. 3. The Bible says it is the root of all evil. 4. If our church doesn’t pay its electricity bill, we will be singing in the dark next Sunday night.” But there are far more positive reasons for giving than those four. The Bible does not teach us that the primary reason for generous giving is to balance the church budget. The Bible tells us that we give our money because of our relationship with Jesus Christ. We give as an act of worship. That is primarily what the offering is all about, not balancing the budget but giving to further God’s work in response to what God has done in our lives. Finance Update through February 2025 Beginning Balance (2,250) CLICK HERE to make a financial donation to Central Lutheran Church. |
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Worship Services on YouTubeWe use YouTube to live stream and record our worship services. In each weekly Worship Invitation email, we include a link to that Sunday's worship service. Past worship services can be viewed by going to our YouTube page by searching for "Central Lutheran Church Everett Washington" or by CLICKING HERE. We are working to get recordings of our worship services on our website. |
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April BirthdaysHappy Birthday to those celebrating April birthdays! April 8, Debbie Ritchie April 10, Josephine Davis April 11, Tom Dotzauer April 15, Carter Haines April 17, Janet Loesche April 18, Roy Wenzel April 18, Dave Finstad April 22, Ben Eastin April 22, Katie Eastin
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Office HoursCentral Lutheran Church Office Hours are: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Pastor Jim works in the office Tuesday through Friday, times vary.
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