Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Grow stronger in faith through worship, deeper through learning, warmer through fellowship and broader through service to our neighbors...
This is Christ's Church.
There is a place for you here.
We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person -- questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
12 Franklin Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050
Phone 516-767-0603
Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM
Website lutheranchurchportwashington.com
email lcosoffice@optimum.net
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lutheranpw/
Church Office Hours
The Church Office will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Church Office - Dorothy Schweitzer, Interim Office Manager
Pastor - Rebekah Swanson
Director of Music - Federico Teti
Custodian - Marvin Mora
Facilities Use Coordinator - Linda Murphy
Worship
There's a place for everyone at Our Savior to be involved and make new friends through small group ministries, fellowship events, and committees for the congregation's life and mission. Membership is voluntary and personal.
Persons join when they express the desire to affiliate. Adults may join formally the congregation by either a letter of membership transfer from another Christian congregation or by adult Confirmation.
The sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated with this understanding: that the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ are truly present in, with, and under the bread and wine; and, that the penitent receive the full forgiveness of all their sins. All baptized Christians who, in good conscience, can receive with this understanding are invited to partake.
Baptisms and weddings are conducted as needed. A church wedding requires a couple to spend a period of time preparing for marriage in consultation with the pastor.
Worship is at 10 a.m. every Sunday.
An elevator and access ramp are available for entering and exiting the building. Refreshments are usually served after worship on Sunday. In warmer weather, the church is air-conditioned for your comfort.
Phone 516-767-0603
Website lutheranchurchportwashington.com
email lcosoffice@optimum.net
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lutheranpw
Instagram @lcospw
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Update from Pastor-Elect Rebekah Swanson
Meet the Parsonage Cats: Petunia and Peregrin
Petunia
Peregrin
Greetings members and friends of LCOS!
Phil and I are officially in unpacking mode here at the parsonage. We are so grateful for the warm welcome and the support we've received from Leslie, Martha, Linda, and Noreen, which has made our landing in Port Washington so comfortable. I thought I might take a couple of moments to introduce you to the two other occupants of the parsonage– our cats Petunia and Peregrin.
Petunia, the Tabby, moved with us from Vancouver, British Columbia, in March 2023. Driving across the country in the winter with two cats (Agatha, our older cat, passed away in January of this year) is not for the faint of heart! However, through high winds, ice storms, snow, and seemingly endless highways, Petunia was an excellent travel cat thanks to some prescription help from her veterinarian.
Peregrin, the Ragdoll, came to live with us after our older cat passed away earlier this year. Despite being almost 12 pounds in size, “Pip” is just nine months old. The breeder mentioned that he might be big, but we had no idea he would be this big! He and Petunia get along well, and we are thankful for that.
The cats have been a delightful addition to our unpacking process, often 'helping' us by inspecting boxes and taking breaks to stare at the birds and squirrels in the backyard. They seem to be enjoying the new home and we're sure they'll love the fireplace once the weather turns cold. Here are a couple of photos of them in action, exploring and taking in the scenery from the den.
See you all on September 15th!
Pastor Rebekah Swanson+
Interim Office Manager
Please welcome Dorothy Schweitzer as our Interim Office Manager! Ms. Schweitzer joined the staff on July 15, following the departure of Sue Waiter, who has served our church diligently since January 2022. Ms. Waiter had been dividing her time between the church and a graduate program at the Parsons School of Design and will now focus full-time on completing her master's degree. Ms. Schweitzer grew up in the church and is looking forward to helping us welcome our new Pastor. Thanks be to God for these women of faith!
Pray for the Peace of Israel and Palestine
Pray for the Peace of Israel and Palestine
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The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem was built between 1893 and 1898. It houses Lutheran congregations that worship in Arabic, German, Danish, and English. It serves as the headquarters of the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, the Arabic-speaking (Palestinian) Church of Jordan, Palestine, and Israel. The LCOR has a congregation of around 3,000 members.
Sally Ibrahim Azar was ordained as the first female Pastor in the Holy Land on January 22, 2023. She is now the Pastor of the Church’s English-speaking congregation.
The church was built on land given by Sultan Abdülhamid of the Ottoman Empire. In 1898, Kaiser Wilhelm II made a trip to Jerusalem to personally dedicate the new church. For the dedication of the church, the Kaiser entered the city on horseback through two specially made ceremonial arches, one a gift of the Ottoman Empire and one a gift from the local Jewish community. The church was dedicated on Reformation Day, 1898. The church tower (one of the tallest structures in the Old City) is open to the public and offers a spectacular view of the city.
Augusta Victoria Hospital began its ministry in East Jerusalem, which was part of the Kingdom of Jordan, to serve the medical needs of Palestinian refugees in 1950. Operating from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) is a health care institution of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) primarily serving the Palestinian population.
AVH is one of six specialized hospitals in the East Jerusalem Hospital Network, which has contributed to the development of the Palestinian health care system and the education of healthcare workers and specialists. The hospital provides specialty care for Palestinians from across the West Bank and the Gaza Strip with services including a cancer center, a dialysis unit, a pediatric center, and a bone marrow transplant unit. It is the sole remaining specialized-care hospital located in the West Bank or Gaza Strip. With 120 in-patient beds, it is the only radiation therapy facility serving 4.5 million Palestinians.
Lutheran World Relief
Faithful Lutherans have a long history of rushing aid to the frontlines when crisis strikes.
From sending emergency health care supplies to delivering LWR Mission Quilts, your love has been reaching children, women and families in the direst situations. With your support, together, we will not abandon these neighbors now.
Your gift will deliver critically needed resources like medical care, food, water and essential supplies where they are needed most.
Thank you for putting your faith in action and sharing God’s love with your neighbors.
Send your gift: click the box below;
or by calling 1-800-597-5972;or by check to: Lutheran World Relief, PO Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21297-1061.
Lutheran World Relief is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
Your gift is tax deductible.CLICK TO GIVE TO LWR Complexities of Forgiveness
The Complexities of Forgiveness
I forgive you. Is forgiveness as simple as saying those three words? Occasionally, it might be. Other times, it’s much more complicated. While the benefits of forgiveness seem straightforward enough, forgiveness itself can actually be quite complex. Let’s explore some of the reasons why!
In this week's blog post, we're talking about the complexities of forgiveness.
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