Worship Schedule

Come join us in worship

Saturdays 5:00pm
Sundays 9:00am

Ash Weds

Ash Wednesday

February 14, 2024

12:00pm and 7:00pm
Spoken liturgy with the opportunity for imposition of ashes. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the season of preparation, that spans 40 days, for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.
Lent

Lent

February 14th to March 28th, 2024

40 Days
The season of Lent spans 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. It commemorates the 40 days and nights Jesus spent alone in the desert without food being tempted by the Devil. Jesus used this time to prepare for His work by fasting and praying.

 

Palm Sunday

Passion Sunday

March 24th, 2024

9am Worship Service
Join us in the morning as we gather outside the church and walk inside together for the Procession of the Palms. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week.
Fellowship with Holy Communion.
Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

March 28th, 2024

7pm Worship Service
Join us for Maundy Thursday worship. Maundy Thursday is the day that we commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples, at which Christ did foot washing, instituted the Mass and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Good Friday

Good Friday

March 29th, 2024

12pm to 3pm Service
The 7 last words of Christ

Join us for a devotional service reflecting on the seven last words of Jesus.
Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday

March 30th, 2024

5pm Worship Service
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil is considered the first Easter service and begins outside the Sanctuary with fire and light, lessons, and special music.

 

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

March 31st, 2024

7am Beach Service/9am Church Service
Join us Easter morning to share the joy of the event of the resurrection of Jesus!

 

Pentecost

Pentecost

May 19th, 2024

9am Worship Service
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Twelve Apostles, fifty days after the Resurrection of Christ. Described as the Birthday of the Church. Wear Red at worship services this day!
God's Works/Our Hands Sunday

God's Work-Our Hands

September 8th, 2024

In the community
This day celebrates who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. On this day, be of service to others! Bring someone a meal, pick up trash at the beach, donate clothing to a shelter!
Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

October 6th, 2024

9am Worship Service
Bring your pets for a blessing in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures! We will bless stuffed animals and pictures of pets too! All creatures welcome!
Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day

November 28th 2024

11:00am Prayer Service and Meal
Give thanks together with your neighbors and community at Mt. Olive's 11:00am Thanksgiving prayer service and meal in the Parish Hall.

 

Advent 1

Advent

December 1 to December 24, 2024

The Advent season lasts for four Sundays beginning on the fourth Sunday before Christmas.
The Advent celebration is both a commemoration of Christ’s first coming
and an anticipation of His second coming.

 

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Christmas Eve Service 2020

Christmas Eve

December 24, 2024

4:00pm
Family Service
9:00pm
Carols and Communion Service
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Join us Christmas Eve for in-person services. We also continue to post video worship services on our YouTube channel and here on the homepage of this website.

 

Christmas Day

Christmas Day

December 25, 2024

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All are invited to watch the pre-recorded video service available on
our YouTube channel and on the homepage of this website.

 

Three Kings Day

Three Kings Day

January 6th, 2025

Worship Service
The date marks the culmination of the twelve days of Christmas and commemorates
the three wise men who traveled from afar, bearing gifts for the infant baby Jesus.

Contact Information

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church

1343 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Office 310-452-1116

Preschool (310) 452-2342

Office Hours:

Tues. & Wed. 9am-1pm

Limited due to Covid.

For information & bookings please call or send a message through website contact form.

 

Worship Services

  • Worship Services:
    Saturdays - 5:00pm
    Sundays - 9:00am
    Join us for fellowship following worship!

  • Sunday School:
    9:00 am for preschoolers.

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