Calendar - HOLLYWOOD LUTHERAN CHURCH ~ ELCA


CALENDAR & SCHEDULE	upcoming and current events are at the top

Sundays: Worship
Eucharist (Holy Communion) 10:00 a.m. every Sunday. Fellowship time follows in Durkee Hall with good food and fresh coffee, etc.; first Sunday of the month is a Potluck dinner: everyone is welcome.
Thursdays: Contemplation
Contemplative Prayer 7:00 p.m. in the Taizé style.  Spend a half hour in candelight, song, silence and contemplation.
Also see: Worship at Hollywood Lutheran
Wednesdays: Bible Study
Our weekly Bible is the most fun anywhere! Informal discussion format. Current topic: "The Acts of the Apostles"
We meet in Hoick Conference Room (upper level ~ enter from parking lot. All are welcome any time! No advance preparation is required!
6:30 p.m. Potluck Supper in Hoick Conference Room
7:15 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study (concludes at 8:30 p.m.)
Coming Events (most current at the top)

Sunday, December 25, 2011, 10:00 a.m. Christmas Morning: The joy of Christmas Day brings together all families in the one family of God on earth.
Saturday night, December 24, 2011, Christmas Eve.   6:30 p.m. Pre-Service Organ Concert featuring organ builder Weston Harris performing many Christmas favorites.
7:00 p.m. Ecumenical Candlelight Service. Experience the joy of Christmas with bells, choir prayer and mystery. We worship together with friends from the Ameerican Catholic Church and St. Michael's Old Catholic Mission.
Sunday, December 18, 10:00 a.m. Fourth Sunday in Avent: Traditional Advent Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 11, 5:00 p.m. Hollywood Call Back Fall Reception ~ mixer for Hollywood hopefuls and professionals. Two speakers coming to discuss their current projects. Details at www.HollywoodCallBack.org.
Sunday, December 11, 10:00 a.m. Third Sunday in Advent    Following worship, enjoy a fellowship time with a Bake and Craft Sale to benefit the Pipe Organ Fund. Do some Christmas shopping right here!
Sunday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. Hollywood Remembers' annual World AIDS Day observance premieres new documtary "Voices From the Fray" with Michael Kearns, Brian Frank and David Trudell. Reception follows. Panels of the national AIDS Memorial Quilt on exhibit.

Sunday, December 4, Second Sunday in Advent, 10:00 a.m.
November 27, 2011: Annual Congregational Meeting, Part 1 following hospitality hour: We will elect new officers and council members for 2012, and review the proposed Budget. This should be a brief meeting of voting members. Please plan to attend!
November 20, Christ the King; and a Day of Thanksgiving! Combined holiday feast with On Ma Eum Church between our two worship services. Come get stuffed for Thanksgiving!
November 6, All Saints Sunday observed -- We remember those who have gone before us and are at rest in God's everlasting arms. A candle will be lit as each name is called, and a bell solemnly rung. We commend all to God's compassion and lovingkindness.
October 30, 2010: Reformation Sunday -- We remember Dr. Martin Luther's courageous challenge to the religious establishment of his day. Festival worship. Wear red to church!
Sunday October 16: Annual Oktoberfest! Join us for a good time, German food and a lot of laughter in the Courtyard. 12:00 noon after Sunday worship.
Saturday, October 1: Annual Blessing of the Animals (anticipating the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi) at 10:00 a.m. -- bringing together a neighborhood of animal lovers, pets, kids and fun. See ducks and chickens, cats and dogs. Animal care and pet adoption information. Always a free event.
Sunday, September 25: Dedication of the New Pipe Organ and Final 90th Anniversary Event. Anniversary Dinner at 5:00 p.m., Organ recital and dedication follows. Massive 90th Anniverdsary historical display on exhibit throughout the day.
Lord's Prayer Day, July 17, 2011 ~ special Eucharistic liturgy featuring the "Our Father," new hymn paraphrase, etc. Our worship leads us more deeply into the spirit of prayer as Christ has taught us.
Pentecost Day, June 12, 2011: ~ the birthday of the Christian Church, and an ecumenical celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit in our midst. Wear red!! Your spirit will be refreshed and lifted with music, word and sacrament.
90th Anniversary Celebration ~ Sunday May 22, 2011.Festive worship; brunch with live musical entertainment, historical exhibit, fun for all as we remember our roots going back to 1921!

Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011: The Resurrection of Our Lord; Festival Worship at 10:00 a.m. Our holiest day in the calendar, and ecumenical service of praise, choirs, bells, joy and hope! We celebrate with Old St. Michael's and American Catholic Churches.
Good Friday, April 22, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.   Solemn rememrance of the judgment, crucifixion and death of Jesus, in prayerful thanksgiving for his victory upon the Cross.
Good Friday, April 22 at NOON: Stations of the Cross. Walk the 14 stations from the Judgment Hall to the burial of Jesus' broken body ~in prayerful reflection on his sacrificial gift of life for our sakes.
Maundy Thursday, April 21, 2011, 7:00 p.m.  Memorial of the the "Last Supper"; solemn Stripping of the Altar.
Holy Week (Monday-Thursday), April 18-April 21: Readings, Contemplation and Prayers at NOON (less than 20 minutes); the Sanctuary is open daily for individual prayer and reflection at any time.
Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.: Beginning of Passion Week (Holy Week), the most sacred week of the year for Christians. Procession with Palms; Passion History and Eucharist.
Thursdays during Lent (March 17-April 14): Join us at 6:00 p.m. for a simple free Soup Supper; and at 7:00 p.m. for Taizé Contemplative Prayer in the Santuary; a brief service of prayer, song and readings (no sermon). No prior experience necessary!
March 9, 2011: Ash Wednesday, the Season of Lent: This solemn experience of our mortality is a call to deepen our own sense of spirit and the spiritual quality of life, so that gratitude for life, not fear of death, guides our days. Services at Noon and 7:00 p.m.
March 8, 2011 Shrove Tuesday Pancack Supper, 6:00 p.m.: The feast before the fast, our own little "fat Tuesday" -- come feast on pancacks and all the condiments you can want, in this annual guilt-free clean-the-refrigerator culinary event.
January 22, 2011: Reconciling in Christ Sunday: our annual celebration of being a part of this vital program of Lutherans Concerned/North America and our welcome of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7:30 p.m. (family-friendly time slot). The most beautiful experience all year, with candles, choir, bells, and favorite carols. After a hectic season getting ready for Christmas, come and let your heart overflow with joy!!
December 19, Fourth Sunday in Advent: Traditional Advent Services of Lessons and Carols,10:00 a.m.

November 7, All Saints Sunday observed -- We remember those who have gone before us and are at rest in God's everlasting arms. A candle will be lit as each name is called, and a bell solemnly rung. We commend all to God's compassion and lovingkindness.
October 31, 2010: Reformation Day -- We remember Dr. Martin Luther's courageous challenge to the religious establishment of his day. Festival worship. Wear red to church!
October 17: Annual Oktoberfest! Join us for a good time, German food and a lot of laughter in the Courtyard.

October 2: Annual Blessing of the Animals (anticipating the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi) at 10:00 a.m. -- bringing together a neighborhood of animal lovers, pets, kids and fun. See ducks and chickens, cats and dogs. Animal care and pet adoption information. Always a free event.
Sunday, September 19, 5:00 p.m. Hollywood Call Back Fall Reception ~ mixer for Hollywood hopefuls and professionals. Two speakers coming to discuss their current projects. Details at www.HollywoodCallBack.org.
Sunday, September 5, 10:00 a.m. --A special Worship/Celebration hour in honor of Labor, and all that people do of the work of Jesus in our world.
Thursday, September 2 and Ongoing each Thursday: Ecumenical Taizé-style Contemplative Prayer. 6:00 p.m. for light Soup supper (free); 7:00 for prayer and song. Concludes with Prayers for Healing.
Saturday-Sunday, August 21-22 -- Sunset Junction Street Fair -- come see us in the middle of Sunset Blvd.
Saturday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. Los Feliz Art Walk Puppet Workshop - featuring the creative leadership of Beth Peterson. No cost.
Sunday, August 15, 2:00 p.m. First Annual North New Hampshire Block Party: food, fun, live jazz music, prizes, face painting, magic show, and old-fashiond neighborliness! Open to all; free.
First Friday, June 4, Los Feliz Art Walkexhibit and musical presentation of Beatitudes Banner and other serigraphs by Sister Corita, on loan from the Corita Art Center, as part of a multi-venue Art Walk Corita festival celebrating 40th Anniversary of Immaculate Heart Community. Reception and live music. Ongoing exhibit through August 31.
Sunday, May 23 2010: The Day of Pentecost~ an ecumenical Celebration of the living Spirit in our midst. Wear red!! Your spirit will be refreshed and lifted with music, word and sacrament.
"First Friday", May 7, 2010, Los Feliz Art Walk: Opening Exhibit of Imagine East Hollywood, a project of Cindy Marie Jenkins. On exhibit through June 30.
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December 28, 2008 (Holy Innocents Day): Our Celebration of Christmas continues with Christmas carols and communion ~ a day to enjoy the beauty of our Christmas season after the public display has ended.
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December 13, Third Sunday in Advent: Liturgy of the Ancient O-Antiphons 10:00 a.m. Hollywood Wind Ensemble Christmas Concert/Sing-A-Long following.
December 6, Second Sunday in Advent: Dramatic Reading of the Advent Story, observance of St. Nicholas' Day; gifts for children; as we look forward to the coming of Christ.
December 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Los Feliz Art Walk: ongoing exhibit of AIDS Memorial Quilt and art exhibit by local artists by our about people living with AIDS ~ in the Sanctuary and Courtyard Gallery.
November 29: HOLLYWOOD REMEMBERS, 5:00 p.m. -- Premier of new rock/bues musical "Red Ribbon" and ongoing exhibit of AIDS Quilt panels in for World AIDS Day. For more information see www.HollywoodRemembers.org
November 29, First Sunday in Advent: Prayers for Healing, Litany for HIV/AIDS ~ Worship at 10:00 a.m. Join us to begin our spiritual preparations for Christmas and the coming of Jesus Christ into the world.
November 22: A Thanksgiving Service and Feast -- Join us to thank God for our lives and our bounty even in these hard times. Pray and feast with our family in a Thanksgiving Potluck following worship. A brief voters' "Annual Meeting" will follow.
November 8: Dedication Day -- the 85th Anniversary of the Sanctuary's dedication in 1924. We will also dedicate new paraments and gratefully remember the gifts we have received (people and memorial items) from Holy Trinity Community Church.
November 1, All Saints Day -- We remember those who have gone before us and are at rest in God's everlasting arms. A candle will be lit as each name is called, and a bell solemnly rung. We commend all to God's compassion and lovingkindness.
October 25, 2009: Reformation Sunday -- We remember Dr. Martin Luther's courageous challenge to the religious establishment of his day. New members will be received into our congregation this day.
October 18, 2009: Mental Health Awareness Day. Prayers and speakers for the diverse issues of mental illness which affect so many people: depression, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, autism, etc.
October 15, 2008: Second Teen Safety and Awareness Seminar, jointly sponsored by Silverlake Children's Threatre Group, HLC and Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council; featuring: Kathleen Baty, author of "A Girls' Gotta Do What a Girl's Gotta Do".
October 4, 2009: Annual Oktoberfest! Join us for a good time, German food and a lot of laughter in the Courtyard.
October 3, 2009: Annual Blessing of the Animals (feast day of St. Francis of Assisi) -- bringing together a neighborhood of animal lovers, pets, kids and fun.
September 17, 2009 (Thursday): Seminar on Teen Safety and Awareness. Jointly sponsored with the Silverlake Children's Theatre Group, Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council and Los Angeles Police Dept. In Durkee Hall 7:00 p.m.
September 4, 2009: Los Feliz Art Walk - celebrating the First Anniversary of the First Friday events in the community with a brand-new exhibition in the Courtyard Studio & Arts Gallery.
August 9, 2009: Old-Fashioned Church Picnic in the Courtyard! Planned Potluck: hotdogs and brats provided. Bring dish to share! 11:30 a.m.
The Day of Pentecost, May 31, 2009:   a day of rejoicing in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the mission of God's people on earth. Wear red; bring your brightest spirit.
Good Shepherd Sunday, May 3, 2009: An annual day of celebration of Jesus' gentle compassion for all who are lost or strayed. Holy Baptism will be celebrated for one of Jesus' little lambs!
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Lord's Prayer Day, July 17, 2011 ~ special Eucharistic liturgy featuring the "Our Father," new hymn paraphrase, etc.

Pentecost Day, June 12, 2011: ~ the birthday of the Christian Church, and an ecumenical celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit in our midst. Wear red!! Your spirit will be refreshed and lifted with music, word and sacrament.
90th Anniversary Celebration ~ Sunday May 22, 2011.Festive worship; brunch with live musical entertainment, historical exhibit, fun for all as we remember our roots going back to 1921!
Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. Festival Ecumenical Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. Hear the next addition to the new pipe organ and enjoy recent renovations to beautify our Sanctuary.
Services during Holy Week, April 17-23. Palm Sunday service with procession at 10:00 a.m. Daily services Monday through Good Friday at Noon. Also Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services at 7:00 p.m.
Thursdays during Lent (February 25-March 25): Join us at 6:00 p.m. for a simple free Soup Supper; and at 7:00 p.m. for Taizé Contemplative Prayer in the Santuary; a brief service of prayer, song and readings (no sermon). No prior experience necessary!
March 9, 2011: Ash Wednesday, the Season of Lent: This solemn experience of our mortality is a call to deepen our own sense of spirit and the spiritual quality of life, so that gratitude for life, not fear of death, guides our days. Services at Noon and 7:30 p.m.
March 8, 2011: Shrove Tuesday Pancack Supper, 6:00 p.m.: The feast before the fast, our own little "fat Tuesday" -- come feast on pancacks and all the condiments you can want, in this annual guilt-free clean-the-refrigerator culinary event.
Saturday, February 12, 2011: First Annual North New Hampshire Rummage Sale!Bring your stuff to the church parking lot. A great social event for neighbors to meet neighbors and have fun while clearing your closets or garages of unwanted items. No cost. Call the Church Office to reserve a table.
January 23, 2011: Reconciling in Christ Sunday: Our annual celebration of being a part of this vital program of Lutherans Concerned/North America and our welcome of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities
December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7:30 p.m. (family-friendly time slot). The most beautiful experience all year, with candles, choir, bells, and favorite carols. After a hectic season getting ready for Christmas, come and let your heart overflow with joy!!
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November 6, All Saints Sunday observed -- We remember those who have gone before us and are at rest in God's everlasting arms. A candle will be lit as each name is called, and a bell solemnly rung. We commend all to God's compassion and lovingkindness.
October 30, 2010: Reformation Sunday -- We remember Dr. Martin Luther's courageous challenge to the religious establishment of his day. Festival worship. Wear red to church!
Sunday October 16: Annual Oktoberfest! Join us for a good time, German food and a lot of laughter in the Courtyard. 12:00 noon after Sunday worship.

Saturday, October 1: Annual Blessing of the Animals (anticipating the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi) at 10:00 a.m. -- bringing together a neighborhood of animal lovers, pets, kids and fun. See ducks and chickens, cats and dogs. Animal care and pet adoption information. Always a free event.

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