We Invite you to Worship
(Summer hours will
continue June 13 through September 5, 2010. Regular worship times of
8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. will start September 12, 2010) Professionally staffed nursery care is now available every Sunday from 9:00
am-noon.
We Invite you to Study
- Sunday Morning Education
hour starting 9:15AM (during
the school year)
- A time for people of all ages, preschool through adulthood, to gather and
explore together the scriptures and their meaning for our lives.
- Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group
- Come together for study and discussion at the Wednesday morning Bible study. If you’d
like to join the group, you may do so at any time.
- Wednesday Evening Book of Faith Bible Study - The study of the the
Gospel of John will begin on Wednesday, April 7th at 7:30 pm and continue for
eight sessions. If you are interested in being a part of this study, speak to
Pastor and he will give you a copy of the study booklet.
- Solo Study - Many at Salem use the “Christ in our home” pamphlet
for daily Bible reading and devotion. Another called “Solo” and contains
readings and methods for prayer for 185 days using the Message translation. If
anyone would like to try it as well, please see Liz.
We Invite you to Contact Us
- Are you looking for a Church home? We love to
tell our story.
- If you wish more
information please contact a member of our pastoral team. We can be
reached by phoning the church office at 203-336-3300
- Church Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Or by emailing any of the contacts below:
E-Mail the Pastor
(pastor@salemlutheranchurch.com)
E-Mail Liz the Associate in
Ministry (liz@salemlutheranchurch.com)
E-Mail the Office (office@salemlutheranchurch.com)
E-mail the Webmaster
(webmaster@salemlutheranchurch.com)
Volunteer Opportunities
- Burroughs Community Center
- Community Suppers
- CROP Walk
- Fair Trade Coffee
- ReFocus Ministries
- Habitat for Humanity
- Council of Churches
- Greater Bridgeport Interfaith Action
- Food Collections
- Clothing Collections
- Lutheran World Relief Kits
- Disaster Relief Fund-raisers
- Used eye glass collection
Youth Opportunities
- Youth representatives on the Church Council
- Able to serve as lectors, communion ministers, ushers,
assisting ministers
- Youth Sunday
- Regional and national youth gatherings and other events
- Camp Calumet
- Community Suppers
- 7th & 8th grade opportunities throughout confirmation
class
- Pre-K through 6th grade children's sermon
- Sunday school children sing at worship
- Sunday school children server as readers
- CROP Walk
Music Opportunities
- Salem Choir - SATB choral group
- Renewal - young adult singing group
- Rejoice - high school singing group
- Choir School - after-school music enrichment
program for children ages 4-13
- SummerSong - two week summer music and
performing arts day camp for children ages 5-13
- Adult Bell Choir - choir chimes for adults
- Spirit - jazz and pop instrumental ensemble
- Plus - solo and ensemble opportunities for
vocalists and instrumentalists of all ages
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This Month's Events
- August 2 to August 6 10:00 to 3:00, SUMMERSONG 2010
(More information)
- August 1st 5:00PM, Summer block party, with bands, games, and hot dogs. A
casual evening for our members, friends, and neighbors. Come one, come all!
- August 14 8:00am, Men's Jump Start Breakfast
Future Events
- September 11, 8:00am Men's Jump Start Breakfast
- September 12, Rally Day. We return to two services, Sunday School and some
special Adult Forums begin, and there's a picnic at noon! Invite your friends
as well. We do great cookouts at Salem!
- September 22, Wednesday, Dr. Peter Steinke will return to review his
report with us. We plan a potluck and meeting open to all
interested persons.
Special Projects
- Community Garden - Salem’s plot in the community garden on Charles St. is
well underway. This year, we’d like to not only garden (and give the produce
to the hungry), but get to know the other gardeners. Thanks to those who have
signed up, it’s happening! If you’d like to help with occasional weeding and
watering, talk to John W.
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