Peace be With You!
 We are a community of people who seek God's work in the world.  We encourage all people to grow in their faith, to deepen their relationships with others, and to live lives of service to seek justice and peace.  We are imperfect beings hopeful of the reconciliation of Christ.  This is a community where all are welcome!     

Summer Worship Schedule: 9:30 am
On Sunday mornings childcare for children under the age of 5 is available in the Church Nursery, near the bathrooms.

Eilm is located on the corner of Baker & Stanley Streets just off Western Avenue in Petaluma. (220 Stanley Street for GPS devices.) Office hours: 9am-Noon, Monday - Thursday.          
New Leadership Team Members were elected at our recent Congregational Meeting. Visit our Staff & Leaders Page to see who they are!
Elim is Hiring!
General Manager, Nursery Worker, Custodian and other positions are open.
Click here for more information
It's VBS Week at Elim!

​Click HERE for the VBS Webpage!
Pastor Patrick Torbit was a recent guest on Rabbi Ted's radio show! Listen below:
Talking with Rabbi Ted” May 24, 2018.

“Talking with Rabbi Ted” airs every two weeks, on KPCA Petaluma, 103.3 FM.
SECOND MILE GIVING | CHANGE THE WORLD: THE LUTHERAN OFFICE OF PUBLIC POLICY – CALIFORNIA “Second mile giving” refers to an extra offering towards a special cause. The June recipient will be The Lutheran Office of Public Policy – California. Check off “Special Offering” on the pew envelopes, look for the special offering envelopes in the back of the sanctuary, or click on the “Donate Now” button on our website to contribute. More Information
Exploring the Story
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Choir Room
Come and engage in deep, meaningful, and exploratory conversation about the Bible reading and sermon topic for the upcoming Sunday. A great group of regulars is always eager to welcome newcomers to the bunch.
 Planning Meetings Sunday, June 24 and Sunday, July 22, at 10:45 a.m. We will meet in the Choir Room on Sunday, June 24 and Sunday, July 22, at 10:45 a.m. I'll have yard signs, posters, and handouts for you to use. Please contact Nancy L. Clarke, Team Captain if you have any questions. Relay for Life will be held in Petaluma, August 18-19. 
 This month Elim will host the Eastside Pantry on Tuesday, June 5, at Lucchesi Park, and the Westside Pantry on Thursday, June 21, in our Fellowship Hall. Come a little before 5 p.m. to help set up. We start serving at 5:30 p.m. and are usually done and headed home by 6 p.m. Bring the kids, a friend or neighbor, and a high school student who needs to fulfill community service hours.  More Information
​Enrollment has begun for Little Shepherd’s summer program!  Each week will have a theme with related activities.  Open to all children ages 3 to 5 who are toilet trained and have attended a preschool program during the school year. Classes run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Registration Form