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<![CDATA[Elim Lutheran Church - Recorded Worship]]>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:48:23 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Fifth Sunday of Easter May 3, 2026]]>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.elimpetaluma.org/recorded-worship/fifth-sunday-of-easter-may-3-2026Readings: Acts 2:42-47 / Psalm 23 / 1 Peter 2:19-25 / John 10:1-10

Introduction: Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence and war. We go forth to be signs of the resurrection and extend God’s tender care to all creation.

Sermon: Pr. Kathryn Gulbranson

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]]><![CDATA[Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2026]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.elimpetaluma.org/recorded-worship/fourth-sunday-of-easter-april-26-2026Readings: Acts 7:55-60 / Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 / 1 Peter 2:2-10 / John 14:1-14
Introduction: As we continue to celebrate the fifty days of Easter, today’s gospel includes Jesus’ promise that he goes to prepare a place for his followers in his Father’s house. Our baptism commissions us to share Jesus’ mission in the world. As 1 Peter reminds us, we are a holy people, called to proclaim the one who called us out of darkness into light. In words and deeds we bear witness to the risen Christ—our way, our truth, our life.

Sermon: Pr. Kathryn Gulbranson

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]]><![CDATA[Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2026]]>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.elimpetaluma.org/recorded-worship/third-sunday-of-easter-april-19-2026Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 / Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 / 1 Peter 1:17-23 / Luke 24:13-35

Introduction: Today’s gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes in the breaking of the bread. Each Sunday our hearts burn within us as the scriptures are proclaimed and Christ appears to us as bread is broken and wine is poured. The story of Emmaus becomes the pattern of our worship each Lord’s day.

Sermon: Pr. Debbie McAllister

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]]><![CDATA[Second Sunday of Easter April 12, 2026]]>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.elimpetaluma.org/recorded-worship/second-sunday-of-easter-april-12-2026Readings: Acts 2:14a, 22-32 / Psalm 16 / 1 Peter 1:3-9 / John 20:19-31
Introduction: In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Throughout the coming Sundays of Easter the first two readings will be from the Acts of the Apostles and the first letter of Peter. Even as the early Christians proclaimed the resurrection, we rejoice in the new birth and living hope we receive in baptism.

Sermon: Pr. Kathryn Gulbranson

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]]><![CDATA[Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Day April 5, 2026]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.elimpetaluma.org/recorded-worship/resurrection-of-our-lord-easter-day-april-5-2026Readings: Acts 10:34-43 / Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 / Colossians 3:1-4 / Matthew 28:1-10

Introduction: This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion. With the women at the tomb, we are astonished, elated, and grateful. We depart with joy to proclaim the good news of God’s endless love.

Sermon: Pr. Kathryn Gulbranson

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]]><![CDATA[Good Friday Service April 3, 2026]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.elimpetaluma.org/recorded-worship/good-friday-service-april-3-2026Readings: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 / Psalm 22 / Hebrews 10:16-25 / John 18:1—19:42

Introduction: Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient bidding prayer, as Christ’s death offers life to all. We gather in solemn devotion, but always with the promise that the tree around which we assemble is indeed a tree of life. We depart silently, and we anticipate the culmination of the Three Days in the Easter Vigil.

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]]><![CDATA[The Passion of Our Lord March 29, 2026]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.elimpetaluma.org/recorded-worship/the-passion-of-our-lord-march-29-2026Readings: Enactment of the Passion of Christ

Introduction: In celebration of Palm Sunday, we experience the Passion of Christ in a vivid and palpable way through the use of a participatory engaging and moving drama titled, “The Cry of the Whole Congregation”, by Walter Wangerin, Jr.

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“The Cry of the Whole Congregation”, Copyright © 1984 Walter Wangerin, Jr. Used by permission. From the book RAGMAN AND OTHER CRIES OF FAITH, Published by HarperSanFrancisco.

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]]><![CDATA[Midweek Lenten Service #5 March 25, 2026]]>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.elimpetaluma.org/recorded-worship/midweek-lenten-service-5-march-25-2026Introduction: Join us for a short, contemplative service as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter.

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]]><![CDATA[Fifth Sunday in Lent March 22, 2026]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.elimpetaluma.org/recorded-worship/fifth-sunday-in-lent-march-22-2026Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14 / Psalm 130 / Romans 8:6-11 / John 11:1-45
Introduction: In today’s gospel Jesus reveals his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. The prophet Ezekiel prophesies God breathing new life into dry bones. To those in exile or living in the shadows of death, these stories proclaim God’s promise of resurrection. In baptism we die with Christ that we might also be raised with him to new life. At the Easter Vigil we will welcome the newly baptized as we remember God’s unfailing promise in our baptism.

Sermon: Pr. Debbie McAllister

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]]><![CDATA[Midweek Lenten Service #4 March 18, 2026]]>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.elimpetaluma.org/recorded-worship/midweek-lenten-service-4-march-18-2026Introduction: Join us for a short, contemplative service as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter.

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