Christmas Eve – December 24, 2022

Join us for our virtual candlelight Christmas Eve worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California, as we celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

As we come together to worship on this Christmas Eve, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu reflects in the Homily on the promise of Christmas: despite the darkness of our world, God gave us the promise of salvation given to us through His Son Jesus Christ. May God bless you with His Peace this Christmas, sustaining you with that Joy through all your life.

The Fourth Sunday in Advent – December 18, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the The Fourth Sunday in Advent.

In today’s message “Immanuel: God With Us”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Matthew 1: 18-25 where Joseph learns that Mary will give birth to Jesus our Savior.

The Third Sunday in Advent – December 11, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the The Third Sunday in Advent.

In today’s message “The Gap Between Expectation and Reality”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Matthew 11: 2–15 where Jesus responds to John the Baptist asking if He is the Christ.

The Second Sunday in Advent – December 5, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the The Second Sunday in Advent.

In today’s message “The One Change”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Matthew 3: 1-12 where John the Baptist teaches about Christ’s arrival on earth.

The First Sunday in Advent – November 27, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the The First Sunday in Advent.

In today’s message “Who is This?”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Matthew 21: 1-11 where Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey.

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost – November 13, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “When the Temples of Our Lives Fall”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 21: 5-28 where Jesus teaches us to remain faithful despite the changes around us.

All Saints’ Day – November 6, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on All Saints’ Day.

In today’s message “Giving Existence to the Kingdom of God”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the meaning of the Beatitudes which Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 5: 1-12.

Reformation Day – October 30, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on Reformation Day.

In today’s message “God is Our Refuge”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of John 8: 31-36 and Psalm 46 in which God is proclaimed as our only refuge in our lives.

Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost – October 23, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “Scorekeeping”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 18: 9-17 where Jesus teaches us the dangers of being self righteous.

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost – October 16, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “The Unjust Judge”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 18: 1-8 where Jesus teaches us to continually pray and be present in God’s Grace.

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost – October 9, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “Our Identity in Christ”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 17: 11-19 where Jesus heals the 10 who are suffering from leprosy.

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost – October 2, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “If I Just Had More Faith”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 17: 1-10 where Jesus teaches his followers about the strength of faith.

Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost – September 25, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “Open the Gates and Fill the Chasms”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 16: 19-31 where Jesus teaches his followers to open themselves up to helping others through the parable of Lazarus and the rich man.

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost – September 18, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “An Account of Your Management”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 16: 1-15 where Jesus uses a parable of a shrewd manager to explain how we should share our blessings.

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost – September 11, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “A Lost Piece of Our Lives”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 15: 1-10 where Jesus teaches using two parables, one of the lost sheep, and the other of the lost coin.

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost – September 4, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “Choose Life”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 14: 25-35 where Jesus teaches his disciples the sacrifices and reward of being a disciple of Christ.

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost – August 28, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “Hospitality and Humility”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 14: 1-14 where Jesus speaks about humility and opening our hearts to all to share His Gospel message.

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost – August 21, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “The Narrow Door”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 13: 22-30 where Jesus talks about the way to pursue life with God.

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost – August 7, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “The Unexpected Hour”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 12: 22-40 where Jesus teaches his disciples to be prepared for God’s calling.

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost – July 31, 2022

Join us for our virtual worship service from Grace Lutheran Church El Cerrito, California as we celebrate our Risen Lord and Savior on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost.

In today’s message “Be Rich Towards God”, Pastor Temesgen Dabsu explores the Gospel of Luke 12: 13-21 where Christ explains how our “life does not consist of the abundance of our possessions”.