Welcome to Elim!

Welcome to the Elim community of faith. We are a diverse people who gather in the presence of God to receive grace and hope and to be renewed in our calling to love one another, all people and all of creation.
Sunday Worship Services at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.   More Information
10:45 a.m. -- Live Streaming 

Midweek Holden Evening Prayer Service: Wednesdays--December 1, 8, 15, and 22
Services available starting at Noon on Wednesdays
During this time of waiting for the celebration of the coming of the Christ child, may you be filled with wonder, holy expectation, and hope. You are invited to worship online each Wednesday evening during Advent: “Watch, Wait and Wonder”. Watch for the email blast with the link to the service.
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 Online Interfaith Community Thanksgiving
Download the Bulletin for the service
Unfortunately, we didn't have all the information to view the Interfaith Service Tuesday evening at St. John's Episcopal Church. It is posted on YouTube, and you may access it with this link. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjaFliuNbg0
Note: Due to technical problems, there is about a 10-minute break after the introduction before Pastor Kathryn's mediation begins. Just scroll over to get to where it gets going again! It might be better to listen than watch.
CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 1, 8, AND 15
Advent Mid-Week Service On Line at 7:00 PM
 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE 
5:30 P.M. & 10:00 PM
Candlelight Worship with communion  
 
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY  
10 A.M. Christmas Day lessons and carols service
at Saint John’s Episcopal Church (40 5th St, Petaluma)  
 
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26– ONE SERVICE 
10A.M. Hymn-led Worship Service 
 

Petaluma Westside
​Interfaith Food Pantry
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​The Petaluma Westside Interfaith Food Pantry serves food every Thursday afternoon. 

Set-up:  4:30—5:00 p.m.
Distribution:  5:00—5:30 p.m.
Clean-up:  5:30—6:00 p.m.

​More Information

Afghan Allies Project

​St. John's Episcopal Church is pleased to announce the launch of their Afghan Allies Project and has invited us to join them. The webpage has more information and a link to our volunteer information form, where anyone can sign up to help. Please feel free to share this information widely with your networks.
It’s Poinsettia Ordering Time!
The deadline is Sunday, December 19
Help decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas Eve AND also honor or remember loved ones at the same time. On Christmas Eve, we’ll include an insert in the bulletins with the names of all who donated a poinsettia. Included will be the names of the people you wish to honor or remember.
 
 Order Online Today!
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Jesus Stocking Tree: Great Gift Idea!
Need help with gift ideas for a hard-to-buy person on your Christmas list, or to give a gift that supports those in need? The Jesus Stocking Tree is a great option! There are many ministries to choose from—Petaluma non-profits, ELCA services, Tanzanian mission, and various Elim programs. It’s simple!

Here's How to Order

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The Elim Express is sent every Thursday and the Source is sent quarterly.
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Be part of a Small Group Meeting in Preparation for Elim’s Pastoral Call Process 
Please share your vision, dreams, and ideas for Elim’s ministry, present and future as Elim prepares to call a permanent pastor.
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Hear ye, hear ye … Elim’s Small Group Meetings will be winding down around the end of November. Thanks to everyone who has participated.   

​ It's Not Too Late to Share Your Thoughts and Ideas:
  • Either use the form below (small group meeting questions button)  or pick up a sheet of printed “Small Group Meeting Questions” from the folder on the bulletin board by the Baker Street door. You can return completed responses to the offering plate any Sunday or mail them to the church office.
Please be sure to check the bulletin board by the kitchen each week. The Transition Team will be posting responses from small group meetings with a different question being highlighted each week. 
You can contact the transition team at any time: transitionteam@elimpetaluma.org 
Thanks to everyone who has participated!!!
 ​Elim Lutheran Church | 220 Stanley Street | Petaluma CA 94952
​(The church office is next door at 504 Baker St.)
​Office hours: 9am-Noon,  Monday - Thursday. Also noon - 2pm by appointment.