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The Passion of Our Lord March 29, 2026

3/29/2026

Readings: 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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©2026 Elim Lutheran Church of Petaluma, California. All rights reserved. Portions used by permission.
“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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Midweek Lenten Service #5 March 25, 2026

3/25/2026

Introduction: Join us for a short, contemplative service as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter.

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Fifth Sunday in Lent March 22, 2026

3/22/2026

Readings: 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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Midweek Lenten Service #4 March 18, 2026

3/18/2026

Introduction: Join us for a short, contemplative service as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter.

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Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2026

3/15/2026

Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 / Psalm 23 / Ephesians 5:8-14 / John 9:1-41
Introduction: Baptism is sometimes called enlightenment. The gospel for this Sunday is the story of the man born blind healed by Christ. “I was blind, now I see,” declares the man. In baptism God opens our eyes to see the truth of who we are: God’s beloved children. As David was anointed king of Israel, in baptism God anoints our head with oil, and calls us to bear witness to the light of Christ in our daily lives.

Sermon: Pr. Debbie McAllister

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Midweek Lenten Service #3 March 11, 2026

3/13/2026

Introduction: Join us for a short, contemplative service as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter.

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Third Sunday in Lent March 8, 2026

3/8/2026

Readings: Exodus 17:1-7 / Psalm 95 / Romans 5:1-11 / John 4:5-42
Introduction: In today’s gospel the Samaritan woman asks Jesus for water, an image of our thirst for God. Jesus offers living water, a sign of God’s grace flowing from the waters of baptism. The early church used this gospel and those of the next two Sundays to deepen baptismal reflection during the final days of preparation before baptism at Easter. As we journey to the resurrection feast, Christ comes among us in word, bath, and meal—offering us the life-giving water of God’s mercy and forgiveness.

Sermon: Pastor Debbie McAllister

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Midweek Lenten Service #2 March 4, 2026

3/4/2026

Introduction: Join us for a short, contemplative service as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter.

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Second Sunday in Lent March 1, 2026

3/1/2026

Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a/ Psalm 121 / Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 / John 3:1-17

Introduction: During Lent we journey with all those around the world who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. In today’s gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born of water and Spirit. At the font we are a given a new birth as children of God. As God made a covenant with Abraham, in baptism God promises to raise us up with Christ to new life. From worship we are sent forth to proclaim God’s love for all the world.

Sermon: Pastor Debbie McAllister

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