Welcome to the website for Grace Lutheran Church in El Cerrito, California, a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. We look forward to sharing God's Peace in Christ Jesus with you in hope you find solace in His loving grace for you!
"To share and proclaim the saving love of God in Jesus Christ for everyone by serving in word and action."
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We celebrate weekly services on Sunday mornings at 10 A.M. Online worship podcasts are posted later in the day for those who cannot attend the service in person.
Regarding COVID-19: We are complying with the State of California’s guidelines on gatherings. Masks are recommended at this time.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost.
In today’s message “Our Fallen Temples ”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 13: 1-13 where Jesus declares that destruction of our physical world will not destroy God’s Grace through our faith in Him.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on All Saints‘ Day. In today’s message “The Great Ordeal”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on Revelation 7: 9-17 and our belonging in the Communion of Saints.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “The One Thing…”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 10: 23-31 where Jesus teaches us to treasure God’s grace above all else.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Letting Go”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 10: 17-22 where Jesus tells a rich man to sell his possessions, give to the poor, and follow Him.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Stumbling Blocks”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 9: 38-50 where Jesus warns us to avoid our stumbling blocks that distract us from living out our faith and obeying God’s commandments.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost.
In today’s message “Faith From The Holy Spirit”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 9: 14-29 where Jesus heals a boy who is afflicted with seizures and teaches us the importance of faith.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Ephphatha, Be Open”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 7: 24-37 where Jesus heals a man who is deaf and unable to speak.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
In today’s message “Be On Guard For Your Heart”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 7: 14-23 where Jesus teaches that we should temper our actions according to God’s commandments.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Worship God with Our Hearts”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 7: 1-13 where Jesus addresses the dangers of being preoccupied with ceremonial tradition, while forgetting to worship God with our hearts.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Life in Christ”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of John 6: 51-69 where Jesus continues his explanation of how His Word is the bread from heaven that sustains us to eternal life.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “The Bread of Life”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of John 6: 35-51 where Jesus continues to explain what He meant when he said He is “The Bread of Life”.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “You Are What You Eat”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of John 6: 22-35 where Jesus declares He is the Bread of Life, and that His presence on earth is God’s gift for our salvation.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “God is Always in Control”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Mark 6: 45-56 where Jesus walks to his disciples on the lake to calm the storm and reassure them of God’s strength.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “When Our Plans Meet the Unexpected”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the miracle recorded in the Gospel of Mark 6: 30-44 where Jesus feeds 5000 with 5 loaves and two fish.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost.
In today’s message “A Prophet Without Honor”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the meaning of Jesus message in the Gospel of Mark 6: 1-13 where Jesus sends out His disciples two by two to proclaim repentance and heal many.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Divine Touch”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Mark 5: 21-43 where Jesus heals the daughter of Jairus and a woman is healed through her faith in Christ.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “The Seed of the Kingdom”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Mark 4: 26-34 where Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to seeds which are planted, grow and bear fruit for all.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Third Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “A House Divided”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Mark 3: 20-35 where Jesus explains why a house divided cannot stand.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Second Sunday after Pentecost. In today’s message “Love Requires Sacrifices”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Mark 2: 23–28; 3:1–6 where Jesus talks about the Sabbath day and what it means to love and honor God.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Holy Trinity Sunday. In today’s message “In the Nighttime of our Life”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of John 3:1–17 where Jesus meets one evening with the Pharisee Nicodemus, and explains God’s love and salvation for us and the world.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Pentecost. In today’s message “God‘s Second Greatest Gift”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of John 15: 26-27; 16: 4b-15 where Jesus tells His disciples He will send the Holy Spirit so that He will remain with them.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Seventh Sunday of Easter. In today’s message “Live the Prayer of Jesus”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of John 17: 11b-19 where Jesus prays that we may continue to abide in God’s Word and Truth.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Sixth Sunday of Easter. In today’s message “Remain in God’s Love”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of John 15: 9-17 where Jesus continues to teach His disciples and us to remain connected to Him, and remain in His love.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Fifth Sunday of Easter. In today’s message “The Vine and the Branches”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of John 15: 1-8 where Jesus teaches His disciples and us to remain connected as branches are to a vine in order to bear fruit for the Kingdom of God.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. In today’s message “The Good Shepherd”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of John 10: 11-18 where Jesus teaches that He is the Good Shepherd watching over His flock.
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. In today’s message “The Easter Story is Your Story”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Mark 16: 1-8 and the meaning of Christ’s Resurrection for us, and our salvation.
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15 Santa Fe Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Phone: (510) 525-9004
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10A.M. Every Sunday.
We are complying with the State of California’s guidelines on gatherings. Masks are recommended at this time.
If you are unable to attend our in-person worship service, we invite you to watch our worship service Podcasts available here on our website, or through YouTube. The services are published on a regular basis to continue the ministry of God’s love for us through Jesus Christ.