We worship and celebrate Holy Communion every Sunday at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. 

New Worship Space Dedication, aug. 24

The dedication of our new nave is set for August 24 at 3:30 p.m.  We'll have one morning Eucharist that day at 9:00 a.m. in the old nave.  Brunch will be served after the service while we work, move and prepare fo rhte dedication in the afternoon.

A Pipe Organ for Salem!

During the last two weeks of april a pipe organ for Salem's new worship space became available.  The organ is in excellent condition, sounds great, is the right size for Salem's new worship space and has only been gently used, although it was built in 1977.  During the past five months the old electronic organ that has serves Salem well since the 1980s demonstrated increasing evidence of its decreptitude. Considering the expensive service calls, parts that are no longer available and more recent difficulties with the existing organ, the Congregation Council met, deliberated and voted to purchase the pipe organ at a cost of $35,000.  Gifts to cover the cost of the intstrument are needed and welcome.  $21,550 is already in place toward the purchase.  If you would like to be an "organ donor", please contact the Church Office. 

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Sunday Classes

Salem offers many opportunities for study and growth through adult education and Sunday Church School for children.  Our children's program, Salem ALIVE!, begins at 9:15, and youth and adult classes begin at 9:30. 

Salem ALIVE! Sunday Morning Education for Children and Youth

Summer is here, and we've got lots of plans for our elementary-age kids these next few months!  we'll be exploring a variety of Bible stories and doing some really cool activities, all under the theme "Rainforest adventure"!  You'll experience Bible stories told a variety of ways - some on DVD by Jonah and Molly, two adventurous Rainforest explorers; and a lot more!  Brand-new crafts, cool science experiments, awesome group games, adn making our own music will all be part of hte great summer we have in store for you.

Middle and high school students will meet with scott Saenger in the Youth Loft from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. this summer.  we'll have osme casual yet thoughtful discussions about faith and life.  Bring yoru Bible and yoru questions as we talk together.

Summer Sunday Class Sessions

In the summer, two informative and formative classes will be offered for adults from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Lectionary Readings:  On sunday, June 1, the class will begin to study the readings of the day:  the first reading from the Old Testament, the second reading from teh New Testament and the third reading from the Gospel.  The lessons provide unity in worship.

        The Sunday lectionary readings do not include the whole Bible.  They are chosen specifically to highlight the unique and saving ministry of Jesus Christ, and they work with the churhc year ot unfold that reality.  These readings do expose christians to much of the gospels and other New Testament writings.

The Friendship Class begins studies of the book of Genesis during the summer.  The class is looking at the beginnings of the journey of man on the road of faith and the building of hte kingdom of God on earth.  Genesis is the chronicle of loss, faith and the promise of redemption.  It is the story of the beginnings of our faith.  Amazing things are being discovered!  Join us in the parlor on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

ELCA's Book of Faith Initiative Coming to Salem

This fall, in support of the chuchwide ELCA Book of Faith initiative, Salem will kick-off a five-year program of Bible reading and study.  This effort will invite our congregation to become more fluent in the first language of faith, the language of scripture, in order that we might live into our calling as a people renewed, enlivened, and empowered by the Word.

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Dinner Out, June 28:  Cheesecake Factory

Salem's 20 and 30 Somethings will have their Juen dinner at The Cheesecake Factory in the Galleria (5015 Westheimer, next to the Westin Oaks Hotel) on Saturday June 28, at 6:30 p.m.  Whether dinner or dessert is yoru thing, you will find something here - the menu is literally a book, and with nearly 30 varieties of cheesecake adn more than 10 other desserts, you'll be sure to please yoru palate!  Please email mandy@salemhouston.org if you plan to attend.  NOTE:  The Cheesecake Factory does not take reservations, so there may be a wait.

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Lutheran Day at the Astros

Lutheran Social Services invites you to Luthearn day at Minute Maid park on sunday, July 20 at 1:05 p.m. when the Astros take on the Chicago Cubs.  Two dollars from each ticket sold will benefit the Krause Children's Treatment Center and adoption/foster care services in teh Houston area.  Field boxes- $21.50; Bullpen Boxes - $15; Mezzaine - $12; View Deck I - $9.50; View Deck II - $8.50.  Please sign up in the narthex so group tickets may be purchased so that we can all sit together.

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Purchase Ruth Stewart "Sustained By Faith" CDs now!

Several members of our congregation have produced a CD of Scripture readings by our own Ruth Stewart.  The CD, Sustained by Faith, is now available for purchase.  Orders are now being taken and fulfilled; visit our How to Order page.  CDs are being sold for $15 each.  Profits from the sale of the CDs will to go our Building on Grace Fund for our new worship space construction.  

The Salem Keenagers is for anyone 55 years of age or older no matter his or her religious preference so star the new year off right and come, join us!