Grace Lutheran Church in Boulder, CO
Sunday Worship Services
Participation in person
Or remotely via Zoom (meeting ID: 334 845 412)
Sundays @ 10 am
We worship on Sundays and invite you to join us live in our beautiful Sanctuary or participate remotely with this link and the downloadable Sunday bulletin. Masks are encouraged for indoor Worship Services.
You can also watch or listen to the service on our YouTube channel. Can't find the service you are looking for? Please contact our office to assist.
If you are are worshipping remotely, Pastor Matthew invites you to construct your own, at-home altar and prepare the elements for at-home communion as part of our Sunday Worship Services. He gives further instructions on the construction and elements here.
2023 Lenten Prayer Services
Participation in person
Or remotely via Zoom (meeting ID: 334 845 412)
Wednesdays @6:45 pm
On Ash Wednesday we began our forty-day journey toward Easter with a day of fasting and repentance. Marking our foreheads with dust, we acknowledged that we die and return to the earth.
While we journey through Lent to return to God, we have already been reconciled to God through Christ. We humbly pray for God to make our hearts clean while we rejoice that “now is the day of salvation.”
Masks are encouraged. but not required, for indoor Worship Services.
If you are are worshipping remotely, Pastor Matthew invites you to construct your own, at-home altar and prepare the elements for at-home communion as part of our Sunday Worship Services. He gives further instructions on the construction and elements here.
2023 Holy Week Worship Services
Palm Sunday
Participation in person
Or remotely via Zoom (meeting ID: 334 845 412)
Sunday, April 2 @ 10 am
Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but find ourselves afraid, denying God. We wave palms in celebration today as Christ comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as his path leads to death on the cross. Amid it all we are invited into this paradoxical promise of life through Christ’s broken body and outpoured love in a meal of bread and wine. We begin this week that stands at the center of the church year, anticipating the completion of God’s astounding work.
Maundy Thursday
Participation in person
Or remotely via Zoom (meeting ID: 334 845 412)
Thursday, April 6 @ 7 pm
This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, so we are called to give and receive love in humble service to one another. Formed into a new body in Christ through this holy meal, we are transformed by the mercy we have received and carry it into the world. Departing worship in solemn silence, we anticipate the coming days.
Good Friday
Participation in person
Or remotely via Zoom (meeting ID: 334 845 412)
Friday, April 7 @ 7 pm
Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient bidding prayer, as Christ’s death offers life to all. We gather in solemn devotion, but always with the promise that the tree around which we assemble is indeed a tree of life. We depart silently, and we anticipate the culmination of the Three Days in the Easter Vigil.
Easter Sunday
Graveside Service
Sunday, April 9 @ 8 am at Green Mountain Memorial Park
Easter Breakfast
Sunday, April 9 @ 9 am at Grace Lutheran Church
Sanctuary Service
Participation in person
Or remotely via Zoom (meeting ID: 334 845 412)
Sunday, April 9 @ 10 am at Grace Lutheran Church
This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion. With the women at the tomb, we are astonished, elated, and grateful. We depart with joy to proclaim the good news of God’s endless love.
We at Grace continue to want to show concern for one another in light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Since October of 2022, Boulder County has not had any masking requirements in place. And while any organization is permitted to require masks in their facility, it seems that the only places where masks are regularly required are medical care facilities (hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing care facilities, etc.).
Since early December of 2022, after a slight November increase, COVID transmission and infection rates in Boulder County have been relatively low for months, and recently have continued to decrease. In light of this information, the Grace Council has decided that we will no longer request or expect that folks wear masks during worship.
Of course, everyone is welcome to continue wearing a mask at any time. During worship the Pastor and Assisting Minister will wear a mask while serving communion - and perhaps not during the rest of the liturgy. We will continue to keep the air filters running during worship, and will have disposable masks available for anyone who wants one.
Naturally, if any of the transmission or infection data change significantly, we will revisit these expectations. If you have any questions or concerns about any of this, please talk with Pr. Matthew.
Holy Communion
If you are worshipping remotely, Pastor Matthew invites you to construct your own, at-home altar and prepare the elements for at-home communion as part of our Worship Services. He gives further instructions on the construction and elements here.
YOU ARE WELCOME @ GRACE
Come and be part of the Grace worshiping community. Let God's word proclaimed in speech and music bring you closer to the One who loves you. Come join us!
