Welcome to Vinland Lutheran Church

 

A warm welcome to one and all! Let us open our hearts to the God we love, and our hands in friendship to one another. May God's grace touch us all. If you are looking for a church home, know that you are welcome here.

 

Who we are and what we do

SUNDAY MORNING

Sunday School - Faith Trek - begins at 9:30 AM for children (preschool- high school). Children gather upstairs for music and then go to classes at 9:40 AM.

Adult Classes begin at 9:40 AM in the sanctuary and are facilitated by Pastor Chuck. The topics vary. Coffee and conversation are stimulating.

Kid's Church is held during both worship services during the sermon time. This is another arm of our children's education program. It is geared to children 4-8, but we leave it up to the parents to decide. Alyssa and volunteers lead this "child friendly" worship time. Kids return to the sanctuary following the sermon.

Affiliation

Member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).

Good Samaritan (Good Sam)

This began many years ago to help meet emergency needs of food or money for members of the congregation. It has expanded to help those outside the congregation and to provide food baskets at the holidays. It is funded by monetary contributions and all distributions are kept confidential.

Faith & Care Groups

Everyone in the congregation is involved. People are assigned to a group that takes turns with the "duties" of worship: Ushering and Greeting, Providing Altar Flowers, Coffee Hour responsibilities, etc. Most groups meet between worship services a couple weeks before their "month" begins. At this meeting, duties are divided among the members. These groups are care and fellowship as well as service groups, with members supporting one another in times of need.

Worship Readers

If you enjoy reading the scripture texts during Sunday morning worship, sign up on the sheet posted on the Social Hall bulletin board. Training will be offered.

Assisting Ministers

These members take turns assisting during worship. This is a very rewarding ministry. Talk to Marsha Wright or Sharon Schmid if you are interested in learning more about becoming an assisting minister.

Acolytes

Children 8 years old or in 2nd grade are invited to be an acolyte. Contact Marsha Wright (779-3428) for more information.

Altar Guild

This group of women takes pride in tending the altar, its paraments, candles, etc. This is a quiet ministry that is vital to our church.

Vinland Lutheran Preschool

 

Women of Vinland

The Women of Vinland are the backbone of the church. They meet on the third Wednesday from l0:00 AM to noon in the social halL A short business meeting, devotions and Bible Study from the Lutheran Woman Today magazine & lunch occupy the 2 hours. All women are welcome! They do many projects around the church, raising funds for anything from a new dishhwasher to supporting missionaries.

Women of Grace

Women of Grace gather at the church on the first and third Monday evenings at 6:00 PM. This is a group of mixed-age women, most of whom still work outside the home. We gather for support, fellowship, book and scripture study and service. Contact: Marsha Wright, 779-9588

Busy Moms

Busy Moms gather at the church on Monday mornings from 9:30-11:00 AM for prayer, fellowship, support and study. Their study topic varies and once a month they discuss a secular book. Babysitting is provided, as is coffee, ice water and chocolate! Contact: Marsha Wright,779-9588

Quilters

The Quilters meet faithfully on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from approx. 9:00 AM to 3:00 AM. They piece quilts for shipment all over the world for Lutheran World Relief. This is a great fellowship group (they share soup, bread and dessert for lunch) with a worthy purpose.Contact: Anita Puzon (697-1146)

Senior Lunch Bunch

A group of senior "retiree-types" meet on the first Monday of each month for lunch, conversation and a topic for discussion. Contact: Pastor Chuck Slocum(779-3428)

First Sunday Men

Men of all ages come together on the First Sunday at 5:00 PM for pizza, conversation, movie clips and Bible Study. Contact: Pastor Chuck (779-3428)

Pinochle

People meet to share a potluck dinner and play cards once a month (usually third Fridays at the church) Contact: Sharon Schmid (779-2944)

Worship Singers

We have two groups singing at Sunday Worship Services. The traditional choir provides music leadership at the 8:30 AM worship service. They practice on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM.

The New Song Singers provide music leadership for the 10 :30 AM worship service. They practice on Mondays at 7:00 PM at the church.

Both groups will welcome your voice to join theirs and are directed by Mike Cotier.

Junior High/High School Group

Alyssa and several adult volunteers meet with teens on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. They laugh, play, eat and have Bible Study. Most of all- they have FUN!

A Senior-High Bible Study meets at Alyssa's home on Monday nights.

Tues Evening/Thurs Morning Bible Study This is for adults, beginning at 7:00 PM on Tuesdays and 11:00 AM on Thursdays at the church. The topics vary and are led by Pastor Chuck.

Women's Saturday Breakfast

All women and their friends are invited to gather at Sheila's Cafe in downtown Poulsbo on the Second Saturday of the month at 8:30 AM. We have devotions, breakfast and a wonderful opportunity to catch up on each other's lives. Sherry Gutierrez, contact

Men's Saturday Breakfast

Men gather on the fourth Saturday of the month at the church for a hearty breakfast and great conversation.

Fellowship Team

We have a team of volunteers who are interested in planning social events as well as other programs, dinners, etc. Marsha Wright (779-9588)

Lutherhaven Camp and Day Park @ Wildcat Lake

We are one of the owning congregations of this wonderful camp. As such we are free to use the picnic area during daylight hours in spring - fall. We have a week each summer when we gather out there as a church family. There is a bulletin board by the kitchen with more information, directions, etc.

OUTSIDE GROUPS

T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Thursday morning in the Social Hall.

Poulsbo Art League meets in the social hall on Wednesday afternoons to paint, draw, and share ideas.

NARFE meets on the third Thursday of the month.