First Lutheran Church

About this church

First Lutheran Church of Venice, in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles, offers two Sunday worship services at 815 Venice Boulevard. The 8:30 a.m. traditional service follows a liturgical order with hymns, prayers, Scripture, confession, and a pipe organ. The 11:00 a.m. contemporary service keeps many of the same liturgical elements but uses contemporary music and a more relaxed atmosphere. A Sunday Bible class meets between the two services, from 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. The church's statement of beliefs centers on Scripture, forgiveness and salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and a life of good works that flows from gratitude.

Weekly activities include a women's Bible study on Friday mornings, a men's group that meets over Zoom on Saturday mornings, Life Groups for small-group connection, and a church choir. The Lutheran Women's Missionary League is active in the congregation. On Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, the campus playground opens free to neighborhood families with children, and a monthly arts gathering called Chandelier brings together local creators on Saturday evenings. Worship is also available online, and baptisms can be arranged through the church. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (310) 821-2740. Confirm times on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Homepage with worship times · Address and office hours · Recurring events and service descriptions · Statement of beliefs

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