Blessing Bags

Blessing Bags

For Valentine’s Day, The Youth Connection is putting together Blessing Bags for our vulnerable population. FAITH has been asked to help provide lots of items and volunteers. Some items needed include body/ shower wipes, deodorant, matches, hot hands, hats, socks, snacks,nail clippers,wash cloths, dry shampoo, feminine hygiene products, combs…

Faith Lutheran Constitution Updates for 2024

FLC Constitution Review Task Force

May 3, 2023

Attending: Joan Detrick, Jan Ray, Andrea Miller, Bob Miller

Purpose of Meeting: Review 2020 Constitution for possible future amendments

Background: The FLC Constitution was completely rewritten (following the guidance of the ELCA Model Constitution adopted in 2019), and approved during the Annual Meeting of the FLC Congregation in January 2020. Since its ratification, questions related to Council/Executive Committee term limits and the structure of Committee governance have come to the attention of the Council. Joan Detrick and Jan Ray were appointed to review the questions with the assistance of members of the 2020 Constitution committee as resources.

CLICK HERE for a link to a PDF of the 2020 Faith Lutheran Church Constitution

Action Recommendations:

1.     The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly approved several amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations. The task force reviewed the changes and recommends that the Council move them in a package to be approved by the Congregation during its January 2024 Annual Meeting. CLICK HERE to view these changes. (If wording is adopted exactly as presented on the proposal from ELCA, these provisions require a majority vote of those voting members present and voting at any legally called meeting of the congregation, provided that they have been presented to the congregation at least 30 days prior to the meeting. If the Council proposes to alter any of the wording in “non-required” sections, ratification becomes a two-step voting process, that culminates in a required 2/3 majority of voting members at a Congregation meeting.)

2.     FLC Constitution task force recommends that the Council not propose any other amendments to the Constitution at this time. Rationale: The Constitution is only three years old and it’s too early to fully understand if changes are needed for smoother operation of the Congregation and its elected Council.

The recommendation is to continue to work within the structure of the 2020 Constitution (incorporating the changes from the 2022 ELCA vote) and reconsider possible amendments in 2026, when the ELCA Model Constitution will be updated (as determined by the Churchwide Assembly action every three years).

3.     The task force did not develop a recommendation on how to manage FLC’s Continuing Resolutions, which describe the authority and activities of various church-approved committees. These resolutions are approved by Council action. Currently, there is not a formal structure for ‘managing’ them. This topic needs further consideration.

2023 Cottage Meetings: Holy Hospitality

2023 Cottage Meetings: Holy Hospitality

During these meetings, the groups read the familiar parable of The Good Samaritan (Luke 10) and reflected on God’s calling for us to extend Welcome and Hospitality to our neighbors. The groups shared personal stories of welcome including times when they felt accepted and included, and times when they felt excluded, rejected or left out. These personal stories allowed the group to reflect on God’s presence in our daily lives.

Children and Family Ministries 2023-24

Dear Faith Families,

Happy Fall! With school starting up and the Seahawks back in action, it is time to ramp up our children and youth ministries at Faith Lutheran. Here is a brief overview of some of what Faith is offering to help you raise your kids and teach them about Jesus in a safe environment and loving community. Here are THREE important dates in the month of September:

1.     Sunday, September 10, 2023. This is the first Sunday of Children’s Church (10:15-11a) and Confirmation Class (11:30-12:30).

2.     Sunday, September 17. Blessing of Backpacks during worship (10am). Youth and Family Campfire at the Miller Farm, 4:00-8:00pm, with special guest, Mike Barnes.

3.     Wednesday, September 27. Youth Group, 6:00-7:30pm in the church gym. Youth and families can have supper, meet the Frosts and Walkers, and begin weekly* youth programming.

Faith Lutheran Church Youth and Family Programs, 2023-24

·       Sunday Nursery Care (ages 0-4). The newly remodeled Nursery, now known as “Linda’s Corner,” offers quiet space for parents with small children during worship. Faith is open to staffing child-care during worship, if requested.

·       Children’s Church (ages 4-11). Connie Payne has agreed to lead and coordinate a short, weekly faith lesson for young people during worship, from about 10:15a to 11:00a. Children are dismissed after the Children’s Message and return for Communion. The Family Room/Chapel and/or Linda’s Corner.

·       Confirmation (ages 12-17). Confirmation is a year-long class taught by the pastors designed to equip teenagers with basic tools and concepts of the Lutheran Christian tradition, culminating in the Rite of Confirmation in the Spring. Sundays, 11:30a-12:30p, in Room 1.

·       Bible: History and Places (ages 18-up). Sundays, 11:30a-12:30p, in the 3 Door Room. A year-long study of the Bible, its art, history, and application for life today. Taught by Tyger and Todd Penson.

·       Wednesday Night Youth Group (ages 10-18) and Adult Faith Formation. Food, games, and faith lessons for kids ages 10-18 (or so). Meet in the Gym on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:00-7:30p. Led by Chris and Shay Frost, and Marissa and Chris Walker. (*The 3rd Wednesday each month is set aside for Leadership/Planning). Parents and adults can gather with the Pastors across the hall to explore a variety of topics: spirituality, relationships, parenting, and faith formation.

·       Thursday Night Young Adult Conversations “YAC” (ages 19-35). Food, fun, friendship, and occasional deep spiritual exploration. Usually meets at the Peterson/Satrum home on Thursdays, 6:15-8:30pm.

Holy Week

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 6:00PM

Faith joins the people of Agua Viva Internacional for a unique, collaborative, and multilingual Maundy Thursday worship experience. Since the beginning of 2023, Agua Viva Internacional has been worshiping on Sunday and Thursday evenings. So this week, we will gather in the sanctuary at 6:00pm, and worship (in Spanish), led by Pastor Eric Gomez and the Agua Viva Worship Team. The pastors of the two congregations will wash the feet of the other, symbolizing our shared mission to serve others in Chirst’s name. Then we will share the Lord’s Supper, Faith-style, symbolizing the unity we share in Christ: dos congregaciones, un Dios, two congregations, one God.

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 12:00 NOON

The people of Faith then gather at noon on Good Friday to remember and recall the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Worship will be led by the Faith Choir. Rev. Brenda Satrum will share a Good Friday message.

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 8:00AM AND 10:00AM

  • Sunrise Easter Worship at 8:00am. Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed! Come for this earlier than usual worship time, following in the footsteps of the women discovering the empty tomb on that first Easter morning.

  • Easter Breakfast, 9am-9:45am. Featuring Bert’s famous breakfast casserole and homemade pastries. A free-will offering goes to the Faith Family Crisis Fund.

  • Easter Festival Worship at 10:00am, with music from the Faith Choir and the Ascension Worship Team.


Ash Wednesday and Lent

Lent and Holy Week

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023

11:00am, The Gospel of Matthew w/ Pastor Doug. A weekly Bible Study via Zoom. Contact Pastor Doug for the link.

4:15pm, Ash Wednesday Worship and Imposition of Ashes

5:00pm, Soup Supper. A simple meal served in the Fellowship Hall. Free will offering.

6:00pm, Ash Wednesday Worship and Imposition of Ashes

WEDNESDAY WORSHIP, MARCH 1-29

11:00am, The Gospel of Matthew w/ Pastor Doug. A weekly Bible Study via Zoom. Contact Pastor Doug for the link.

4:15pm, Lenten Worship

5:00pm, Soup Supper. A simple meal served in the Fellowship Hall. Free will offering.

6:00pm, Lenten Worship

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 6, TBD

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 7, TBD

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9

  • Sunrise Easter Worship at 8:15am

  • Easter Breakfast, 9am-10am

  • Easter Festival Worship at 10:00am


Auditions: Pirates of Penzance

Connection Street Theatre

Did you know that Faith has a community theatre ministry? Connection Street Theatre (formerly known as “Faith Acts”) is an outreach program of this congregation that promotes both community and the arts.

We are excited to announce our spring musical: The Pirates of Penzance. We’ll be having open auditions (ages 14 and up) on Sunday, Jan. 22nd, 2:00 pm.


Consider getting involved in our program. We can use your help. If you would be willing to help sew costumes or create props, please email us. ConnectionstTheatre@gmail.com.

For more information on upcoming shows, audition schedules, and more, click here for the most up to date information.

Michelle Whittaker, Director

Building Community One Production at a Time

A Christmas Carol musical

Connection Street Theatre is pleased to present A Christmas Carol musical!

See the write up in the Shelton Mason County Herald

Shows are December 2-4 and 9-11. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm. Sunday shows are at 2:00pm.

Tickets are available now online (CLICK HERE) or at the door.

Connection Street Theatre is a ministry of Faith Lutheran Church, Shelton.

All performances are located at Faith Lutheran, 1212 Connection Street, Shelton, WA 98584

To learn more about Connection Street Theatre, CLICK HERE.

Ash Wednesday 2022 Schedule

Please know that the leaders and people of Faith Lutheran Church hold you in God's Light during yet another season of disturbance and sorrow.

Tomorrow, Ash Wednesday (March 2), Faith will be open for prayer and worship.

Noon to 1pm: The church will be open during the noon hour for quiet prayer and we will offer the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion at that time.

Evening Activities:

6pm, Youth games

6:30pm, Soup Supper

7:15pm, Ash Wednesday Worship, "Beneath the Cross of Jesus." This will be an interactive service of song and prayer that gives opportunity to share our sorrow and prayers for peace, for health, for wholeness and life in a time of continuing struggle and dis-ease. Livestreamed at FLC's Facebook Page: HERE

Be blessed and encouraged, friends. You are Beloved of God. No matter what. Welcome Home.

Pastor Brenda

Donate to Relief Efforts in Ukraine

Some folks have been asking about places to contribute to relief efforts in Ukraine. Just want to put out a warning that fake charities have been popping up online that look like they will benefit Ukraine but will actually send your money who-knows-where.

Two sites that we know we can trust are Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran World Federation. Links to their Ukraine-specific donation pages are below.

Love and Peace,   
We pray for all people
whose lives are in peril in Ukraine.   

We pray for the vision to see and the faith to believe 
in a world emancipated from violence. 

Heal the wounds of mind, body and spirit that will occur due to the violence in our world. 

Help us to devote ourselves to the task of making peace in our own neighborhoods and around the world.  No one is hidden from your love.   

Help us be home to others.

Help us manifest your love and peace to the world.

(Prayer from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. Their website lists more ways you can help.)