Upcoming Events

REACH Honors Hispanic and Native American Heritage Months (Oct. & Nov.)

The Great Wall of Los Angeles is one of the largest murals in the world and is located in San Fernando Valley. It depicts eras of California's history from prehistoric times through the 1960's. The scenes emphasize the role played by Native Americans, Latinos (focusing on those with Mexican heritage, sometimes identified as Chicano/a), African Americans, Asian Americans, and Jewish Americans in creating California's culture. The Great Wall imagery highlights themes such as immigration, exploration of people and land, women's rights, class distinctions, racism, and racial equality.

Conceived by Judy Baca and worked on over the course of five summers between 1976 and 1983, Baca collaborated with 400 youth, artists and community members to form the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC), located two blocks west of our Church.

Now, Baca is updating the mural to present-day, working with other artists in Sparc's gallery space located at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. We encourage you to attend this exciting "history in the making" venture and also to stop by our neighbor, Sparc, both open to the public and free of charge.

The Great Wall of Los Angeles Wiki Page

Judy Baca at LACMA

SPARC at Bergamot Station Arts Center - 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica. Tuesday - Saturday 1-5 pm. The artists are more likely to be painting during the week but the panels can still be viewed on Saturday

SPARC Center - 685 Venice Blvd, Venice. Mon - Tuesday to Saturday 11 am - 5 pm.

Spreading Love Through Operation Christmas Child

As we approach the holiday season, First Lutheran Church of Venice invites you to be part of a heartwarming mission to spread God's love to children in need. Through Operation Christmas Child, we have the opportunity to pack shoeboxes filled with gifts, personal notes, and the Gospel message for children across the globe.

Here’s how you can get involved:

• Pick up a pre-built shoebox from the church office or, if you prefer, build your own shoebox online at samaritanspurse.org, where you can select gifts and even include a personalized message.
• Each shoebox will also contain a booklet sharing the message of God's love and an invitation to join a discipleship program.
• Important: The deadline to return your packed shoeboxes to the church is November 24th.

This is a powerful way to make a difference in the lives of children, offering them not just gifts but hope and faith through the Gospel. For more details, visit the Operation Christmas Child website or reach out to Jovanni at office@flvenice.org.

Let’s come together as a congregation to impact the lives of millions of children worldwide. Together, we can share the love of Christ in a tangible and meaningful way!