Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Third Sunday in Lent. In today’s message, “Jesus’ Living Water Never Runs Dry”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of John 4: 5-26 where Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at the well of Jacob and reveals to her that He provides the living water of eternal life to us.
Second Sunday in Lent – March 1, 2026
In today’s message, “God So Loved The World”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of John 3: 1-17 where Jesus explains to Nicodemus “God so loved the world, that he gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026
Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate Ash Wednesday. In today’s message, “Dust Destined for Resurrection”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21 where Jesus teaches us about our worship and to know that God sees our devotion to Him.
The Transfiguration of Our Lord – February 15, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate The Transfiguration of Our Lord. In today’s message, “The Voice from the Cloud”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 17: 1-9, where Jesus is Transfigured with Moses and Elijah.
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany – February 8, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. In today’s message, “Let Your Light Shine”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 5: 13-20, where Jesus teaches us to be the light of the world reflecting God’s love and mercy for all.
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany – February 1, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. In today’s message, “Blessed Where We Least Expect It”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 5: 1-12, where Jesus teaches us the beatitudes outlining His understanding of humanity’s plight and pronounces God’s compassion for us.
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany – January 25, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate The Third Sunday after the Epiphany. In today’s message, “‘Follow Me’ A Job Like No Other”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 4:12-25, where Jesus calls His disciples Simon, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him and how Christ also calls us to follow Him.
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany – January 18, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate The Second Sunday after the Epiphany. In today’s message, “Come and See”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of John 1: 29-42a, where John’s disciples turn to follow Jesus.
The Baptism of Our Lord – January 11, 2026
In today’s message, “Beloved Children of God”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 3: 13-17, where Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan river.
Second Sunday after Christmas – January 4, 2026
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Second Sunday after Christmas. In today’s message, “Growing in Wisdom and Grace”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 2: 40-52, where Jesus remained in the synagogue in Jerusalem without his parents, then returns with them to Nazareth.
First Sunday after Christmas – December 28, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the First Sunday after Christmas. In today’s message, “The Light That Will Not Be Overcome”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 2: 13-23, where an angel tells Joseph to take Jesus and Mary and flee to Egypt in order to escape Herod’s attempt to kill Jesus.
Christmas Day – December 25, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate Christmas Day. On Christmas Day, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu focuses today’s message “Immanuel in the Quiet Morning”, on the Gospel of John 1: 1-14, and compares the dramatic events of Christmas Eve to the lasting impact of Christ as Immanuel “God with us”.
Christmas Eve – December 24, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate Christmas Eve. In today’s message "The Manger of Our Lives", Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 2: 1-20 where God has come to us as a child Immanuel, “God with us”.
The Fourth Sunday in Advent – December 21, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate The Fourth Sunday in Advent.
In today’s message “ ‘God With Us’- Even in the Shadows ”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 1: 18–25 where an angel appears to Joseph in a dream to inform him that Mary’s child is Immanuel, “God with us”.
The Third Sunday in Advent – December 14, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate The Third Sunday in Advent. In today’s message “Blue Christmas”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 11: 2–15 where John the Baptist’s disciples ask Jesus if He is the Messiah.
The Second Sunday in Advent – December 7, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate The Second Sunday in Advent. In today’s message “One Change”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 3: 1–12 where John the Baptist is preaching repentance and declaring that the kingdom of heaven is drawing near.
The First Sunday in Advent – November 30, 2025
In today’s message “SERMONTITLE”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 21: 1–11 where Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey as prophesied in Zechariah 9: 9.
Christ the King Sunday – November 23, 2025
In today’s message “A King on a Cross”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 23: 27–43 where Jesus our King, is crucified for our salvation.
The Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost – November 16, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost.
In today’s message “Dreams Crumble Yet God Provides”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on the Gospel of Luke 21: 5-28 where Jesus talks about signs of the end of an age and to rest assured, He is with us.
The Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost – November 9, 2025
Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as today we celebrate the Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost. In today’s message “God Hears, Sends, and is With Us”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects on Exodus 3: 1-15 and the Gospel of Luke 20: 27-40 where God declares he is with us and sends us to bless others.



















