Mount Carmel Lutheran Church

What Excites You About Worship At Mt. Carmel?

"I love that all are welcome and made a part of the Mt. Carmel Family. " a member

"The people are the best! I like the relevant homilies, the social justice message, the singing, the Lutheran worship services made interesting but still rooted in tradition." Courtney, a member

"Excited people, music, choirs - both vocal and instrumental. " a member

"The variety of worship styles, the ability of the service to 'recharge my spiritual batteries' for the week ahead." a member

Located in Southwest Portland, Mount Carmel is a small Lutheran church with an intimate, supportive family atmosphere in the midst of this urban setting.

Driving Instructions:
From I-5 take the SW Terwilliger Blvd. Exit. Go south on Terwilliger, following the signs to Lewis & Clark College. Turn right at SW Maplecrest Dr. (Just past Riverdale High School and just before the stop light at the intersection of Boones Ferry & Terwilliger.)

From Lake Oswego take SW Terwilliger past Lewis & Clark Law School, turning left at SW Maplecrest Dr., immediately past the stop light at the intersection of Boones Ferry & Terwilliger.

Watch for the Mt. Carmel signs located on both sides of Terwilliger at Maplecrest Drive.

Location: 515 SW Maplecrest Drive Portland, OR 97219 download pdf of directions	Contact Us: Telephone: 503-244-5143 Fax: 503-244-5143 Email: office@mtcarmellutheran.com
Handicapped Accessibility:	Wheelchair Ramp at Back Entrance Headphones for Hearing Impaired Large Print Bulletins
Pastor: The Rev. Nina Tetri-Mustonen Interim Pastor	Messages (otherwise known as sermons) ". . .I have cried out my pain without knowing if anybody hears. But I do know that Christ, the King is near me. He hears my cry. He came and he comes because he loves and he cares and he accepts. He came to help and he never fails!. . . ."
Worship:	Education:
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. Centering Prayer: Sundays 9:30 a.m. MUKULA MASS: Sunday, February 7, 1:00 p.m.	Adult Forum: Sundays, 11:30 a.m. Bible Study: Information on times, dates and topics for Bible Studies
ASH WEDNESDAY worship will be February 17, 2010,7:30 p.m. LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS: Wednesdays, February 24 - March 24, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (details) *LENT MASS OF SILENCE:* Friday, March 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m. MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP: April 1, 2010, 7:30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY ECUMENICAL WORSHIP: April 2, 2010, 7:30 p.m.	Mt. Carmel shares God’s love through worship, service and community.
Activities & Events: Details on what's happening, times, dates, etc. Music At The Mount: Concert dates and information Calendar Bad Weather Closure Plan If there is a bad weather situation and a possible closure of Mt. Carmel call the church at 503-244-5143. We will change the greeting to indicate a closure at least two hours before service time. Pastor Nina will also send an email to this list with the closure information. The Lewis & Clark inclement weather line is 503-768-SNOW and would also make a good source of local conditions for Mt. Carmel. Campus Safety posts adverse weather conditions/closures even during winter break and holidays. HAITI RELIEF: Relief for Haiti is still at an urgent level. If you haven’t made a contribution you might want to consider donating to one of the organizations below: * Lutheran World Relief * ELCA Domestic Disaster Response. * LCMS World Relief/Human Care * WELS Committee on Relief THRIVENT has made the decision to do a Million Dollar Challenge. THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS will add $1 to every $2, up to a total Thrivent Financial contribution of $1 million, when their members donate to one of the above.	What Excites You About Worship At Mt. Carmel? "I love that all are welcome and made a part of the Mt. Carmel Family. " a member "The people are the best! I like the relevant homilies, the social justice message, the singing, the Lutheran worship services made interesting but still rooted in tradition." Courtney, a member "Excited people, music, choirs - both vocal and instrumental. " a member "The variety of worship styles, the ability of the service to 'recharge my spiritual batteries' for the week ahead." a member Located in Southwest Portland, Mount Carmel is a small Lutheran church with an intimate, supportive family atmosphere in the midst of this urban setting. Driving Instructions: From I-5 take the SW Terwilliger Blvd. Exit. Go south on Terwilliger, following the signs to Lewis & Clark College. Turn right at SW Maplecrest Dr. (Just past Riverdale High School and just before the stop light at the intersection of Boones Ferry & Terwilliger.) From Lake Oswego take SW Terwilliger past Lewis & Clark Law School, turning left at SW Maplecrest Dr., immediately past the stop light at the intersection of Boones Ferry & Terwilliger. Watch for the Mt. Carmel signs located on both sides of Terwilliger at Maplecrest Drive.
Our vision at Mt. Carmel is to share our relationship with Jesus by building loving inclusive relationships which nurture faith, healing, and forgiveness. Mt. Carmel is a member of the E.L.C.A. (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Oregon Synod.

Sundays: 10:00 a.m.

Centering Prayer: Sundays 9:30 a.m.

MUKULA MASS: Sunday, February 7, 1:00 p.m.

Adult Forum: Sundays, 11:30 a.m.

Mt. Carmel shares God’s love through worship, service and community.