Welcome from Salem Lutheran Church
Bridgeport, CT

We are a community of Christian disciples called by the Holy Spirit. In response to God’s transforming love, we share our joy through praise and service.

We Invite you to Worship

• 9:15 Sunday morning service - A liturgy including Holy Communion and festivals. 

(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

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.