Saturday, April 19, 7:00 pm. Easter Vigil

The Easter Vigil at Mount Olive is something special. Members of Mount Olive join in creating inventive ways of telling the most essential stories of our faith through music, drama, and art. This years’ service will include an adult baptism, as well as Holy Communion, using sparkling wine and grape juice. Stick around afterward for our fun-filled reception for all ages. This service will be live streamed.

Sunday, April 20, 8:00 and 10:30 am Easter Festival Worship

Alleluias will unfurl, bells will ring, brass will sound, and the choir will sing, as all the people shout, “Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed!” Please join us for this celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. A special Easter Fellowship time will take place between services. The 8:00 am service will be live streamed.

Mount Olive’s Welcome Statement

“We trust that God calls Mount Olive Lutheran Church to a ministry of reconciliation. We embrace as a gift the diversity of our neighborhood and the world, and we extend God’s hospitality by welcoming, hearing, and treasuring:

All gender identities and sexual orientations All races and ethnicities All ages and abilities
All economic statuses and education levels All faith journeys and personal histories

As Christ welcomes all, we too welcome the full inclusion of all people into the life, ministry, and sacraments of Mount Olive, joining in a journey toward greater love, understanding, and mutual respect.”

We are also an unapologetically Lutheran community of faith. This means:

          • Our theology is centered in the life and death of Jesus Christ.
          • We are part of a long line of historic churches which celebrate infant baptism and weekly Holy Communion.
          • The Word of God is the norm and basis for our life together.

We are also part of one particular group of Lutherans – the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Through this group we are networked with thousands of other congregations, mission sites, social service agencies, and educational institutions that live out the faith of Jesus Christ in similar ways.

We would love to have you join us for worship on a weekend. Our communion table is open to all as God draws you. Please come. If you like, you may even want to stay for coffee, introduce yourself, and strike up a conversation.

We believe Christ calls each person to some kind of ministry. We also believe that our lives are enriched when we do ministry together. You are welcome to explore your calling in this community of God’s people.