3616 East G. Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49004| Sundays @ 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Services

We are blessed to be home to two congregations in one shared location, each offering a distinct worship experience while united in faith and community.
Lutheran Church of the Savior gathers for Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m., welcoming all who desire meaningful worship, biblical teaching, and warm fellowship. Later in the day, Revival Temple of Christ holds its own dynamic worship service at 1:00 p.m., serving the community with passion and purpose.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or searching for a church home, there is a place for you here.

About Us

Christ Welcome Statement

We at Lutheran Church of the Savior welcome and affirm all persons.
We are a community committed to the work of racial equity, bringing
justice for God’s beloveds.
We welcome all because Jesus welcomes all: individuals and families of
any reach or culture, sexual orientations, gender identity, gender
expression, or relationship status.
We welcome all without regard to age, church experience, physical or
mental socio-economic circumstances, or anything that too often divides us. Our unity is with Christ.

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Pastor Dr. JoAnn Mundy

Pastor JoAnn leads our service on the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

Pastor Alex Steward

Pastor Alex leads our Worship Services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Visiting

Lutheran Church of the Savior’s congregation is small but mighty because we truly are a family – knowing and caring for each other, as well as reaching out to others.  Our strong mission program helps at least one organization per month, often including activities for our members.

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Worshiping With Kids?

Kids are welcome here! So, please don’t worry if they wiggle or make noise.  They’re kids…..it’s okay!

Need a distraction?

We have children’s activity bags on the credenza near the entrance.  Please, help yourself or ask anyone near you for one.

We Are A Reconciling in Christ Church

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Our Mission & Vision

Our vision and mission is to help connect people to faith

 

MISSIONS

NOVEMBER

Loaves and Fishes – providing groceries to struggling to afford food

Warming Shelter of Ministry with Community – providing unique overnight accommodation for homeless

DECEMBER

Christmas Adopt-a-Family – provide Christmas gifts for family that would otherwise go without

Tree of Love – collection of hats, gloves, socks for homeless at three Kalamazoo locations

Christmas gifts – for our LCS homebound

Christmas gifts for teens – at YWCA women’s shelter resident Christmas shop

S.W.E.L.L.: Sharing With Everyone Lutheran Love – supporting children entering the foster system

 

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November Mission: Loaves and Fishes

November’s Mission

Our November mission is Loaves and Fishes, the organization that provides free, nutritional food to those in need. People can go to the main location on Portage Road or to one of the 21 pantries or congregation sites. Besides these, L&F delivers foods to homes, provides foods to be packed into weekend bags for pupils of food insecure homes, and establishes summer meal sites in neighborhoods to provide for children (and other family members) whoare in need due to missing school meals.

L&F also affects housing insecurity and obesity! How? Obesity and food insecurity co-exist because healthier food options, like fresh produce and lean proteins, are typically more expensive. In low-income areas they are often less available and overshadowed by highly processed food choices that are cheaper and heavily marketed, while also being calorie-dense and high in sugar, fat, and refined carbs. They lack essential nutrients. People with food insecurity often skip meals, eating very little throughout the day, and overeating when food does become available. Their bodies react to that pattern by storing fat in preparation for future food scarcity. Food insecurity itself causes chronic stress and is often accompanied by the stress of poverty, housing insecurity, and environmental safety. This stress often leads to increased appetite and weight gain over time as stressed individuals are often drawn to comfort foods that are high-calorie and nutrient poor. In addition, in some areas, often where the homes of food insecure families are located, safety is a considerable concern, restricting adults and children from going outside to exercise and play.

What does this have to do with housing insecurity? As people lose their income, the first thing they do is start skipping meals. Because they will try to keep the roof over their heads and/or afford needed medications, they pay fewer and fewer bills. Things start to slip away, becoming in arrears around utilities. People begin to rely upon friends, family, and food pantries for food. Securing food from L&F can help individuals and families stay housed by freeing up funds for housing.

This month we will be sending a check to L&F. Why not have a food collection? Our chairperson, Barb Wright, has requested a monetary donation only because pantries can no longer include food donations in the weekly boxes packed with L&F supplies.

 

Wonderful October Bible Study

I AM WORTHY!

 I am created in God’s image,

 I am more than one thing,

 I am because you are…..

Gathering together for lunch over three Wednesdays and sharing our stories through this Bible study was heartwarming. Our society often sends diminishing messages about our value, but Scripture offers life-giving, affirming reminders of our inherent worth and goodness. The Holy Spirit works in and through all of us, and we need to be in community with one another.  We learned about Ubuntu, a South African philosophy often expressed as, “A person is a person through other persons.” We are never truly solitary. We can only exist, and we can only thrive, through our connections with other human beings.

Blessings and love continue to flourish at Lutheran Church of the Savior.  

Diane Woodruff, Sandy Hodge and Sharon Brenn  

November 22 Speaker on LGBTQ+ during fellowship

November 22nd Speaker on LGBTQ+

As we continue into the Stewardship 2026/2027 year with the theme of the Kaleidoscope, we were encouraged to see the likeness of how many moving parts are a part of one beautiful picture. With each little turn, it was noted the picture may change, but the initial parts are still the same, combining in all different diverse ways, shapes, and colors to create a new, beautiful picture. One of the ELCA core values is Inclusion: Welcoming all people, regardless of background or identity. On November 22 during coffee hour Ames Palson will be coming to speak to us. Ames is a member of the Equality Michigan (EQMI) organization that provides education, victim services and outreach that empowers the LGBTQ+ neighbors throughout the state to live in safe communities, take care of our families and create positive impact by improving our social, cultural and economic lives and wellbeing. As LCS is a welcoming community for LGBTQ+ it is important for us to be aware of the challenges this community faces. Many of us are uncertain about the proper use of pronouns and other current issues facing the LGBTQ+ community. Join us in a discussion to better understand our LGBTQ+ neighbors.

Fall Clean Up

A man and his tractor is a beautiful thing but TWO MEN and their tractors means taking down some trees.  Many thanks for those individuals that joined us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 to clear low hanging branches and two trees that were too close to the church building for comfort.  Revival Temple of Christ Church members, the Cooper’s, Brenn’s, Hansen’s and Dee Stamats joined in the fun in the sun.

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