Come join us in worship
Two Sunday Services
9:00am (liturgical) and 5:00pm (creative, playful, prayerful)
Ash Wednesday
March 5th, 2025
12:00pm and 7:00pmSpoken liturgy with the opportunity for imposition of ashes. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the season of preparation, that spans 40 days, for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.
Lent
March 5th to April 17th, 2025
40 DaysThe season of Lent spans 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. It commemorates the 40 days and nights Jesus spent alone in the desert without food being tempted by the Devil. Jesus used this time to prepare for His work by fasting and praying.
Palm Sunday
April 13th, 2025
9am Worship ServiceJoin us in the morning as we gather outside the church and walk inside together for the Procession of the Palms. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week.
Fellowship with Holy Communion.
Maundy Thursday
April 17th, 2025
7pm Worship ServiceJoin us for Maundy Thursday worship. Maundy Thursday is the day that we commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples, at which Christ did foot washing, instituted the Mass and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Good Friday
April 18th, 2025
12pm to 3pm ServiceThe 7 last words of Christ
Join us for a devotional service reflecting on the seven last words of Jesus.
Holy Saturday
NO SERVICES THIS DAY
Easter Sunday
April 20th, 2025
7am Beach Service/9am Church ServiceJoin us Easter morning to share the joy of the event of the resurrection of Jesus!
Pentecost
June 8th, 2025
9am Worship ServicePentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Twelve Apostles, fifty days after the Resurrection of Christ. Described as the Birthday of the Church. Wear Red at worship services this day!
God's Work-Our Hands
September 7th, 2025
In the communityThis day celebrates who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. On this day, be of service to others! Bring someone a meal, pick up trash at the beach, donate clothing to a shelter!
Blessing of the Animals
October 5th, 2025
9am Worship ServiceBring your pets for a blessing in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures! We will bless stuffed animals and pictures of pets too! All creatures welcome!
Thanksgiving Day
November 27th 2025
11:00am Prayer Service and MealGive thanks together with your neighbors and community at Mt. Olive's 11:00am Thanksgiving prayer service and meal in the Parish Hall.
Advent
November 30 to December 24, 2025
The Advent season lasts for four Sundays beginning on the fourth Sunday before Christmas.The Advent celebration is both a commemoration of Christ’s first coming
and an anticipation of His second coming.
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025
2:00pmGerman Service
4:30pm
Family Service
9:00pm
Carols and Communion Service
Join us Christmas Eve for Candlelight services. We also continue to livestream our services on our YouTube channel and here on the homepage of this website.
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
.All are invited to watch the pre-recorded video service available on
our YouTube channel and on the homepage of this website.
Three Kings Day
January 6th, 2026
Worship ServiceThe date marks the culmination of the twelve days of Christmas and commemorates
the three wise men who traveled from afar, bearing gifts for the infant baby Jesus.
Contact Information
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
1343 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Office 310-452-1116
Preschool (310) 452-2342
Office Hours:
Mon. to Thur. 9am-1pm
For information & bookings please call or send a message through website contact form.
Worship Services
- Worship Services:
Sundays - 9am & 5pm
Join us for fellowship following worship! - Sunday School:
9:00 am for preschoolers. 
