Advent Lutheran Church
Citrus Heights CA
95610-6508
Who we are
Advent is a warm and welcoming Christian community. We embrace our Lutheran tradition in ways that are faithful and innovative. ALL are welcome . . . everyone!
Advent Lutheran Church is a proud member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, which has about 3.4 million members in over 9,000 congregations across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Service to our neighbors is of utmost importance to us. By partnering with other organization locally, regionally, and nationally, we are able to provide food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and clothing for those in need.
Advent Lutheran Church is a proud member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, which has about 3.4 million members in over 9,000 congregations across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Service to our neighbors is of utmost importance to us. By partnering with other organization locally, regionally, and nationally, we are able to provide food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and clothing for those in need.
Church Website
Advent Lutheran Church on Social Media
Trinity Sunday 2022 - 12 June 2022
Facebook Video: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday Morning Worship - July 10 2022
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Dr. Gabriele ('Gabi') Schroeder
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Dr. Gabriele ('Gabi') Schroeder
Leader Bio:
My name is Gabriele Schroeder and I serve as pastor of Advent Lutheran Church.
I am glad you’re have stopped by to visit our website. I hope to share a few quick words with you about who I am and how this congregation and I can serve you.
I was born in Northern Germany and grew up in West Berlin. My worldview and faith have been shaped by the context of post--War Europe. I studied theology in Berlin, Heidelberg, and Jerusalem, followed by doctoral studies in church history at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Since graduating in 1997, I continued to avail myself of continuing-education learning opportunities. Most recently, I participated in the advanced level of pastoral leadership training at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.
Before joining Advent Lutheran Church, I worked in non-profit fundraising and hospital chaplaincy, served as pastor of two ELCA congregations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and taught as ELCA Global Mission staff in Hyderabad, India. In South San Francisco, I focused on reviving the congregation’s family ministry as well as developing hand-on services to hungry and homeless neighbors. In Cupertino, I focused on partnering with community organizations providing food and shelter to residents in need. In India, I taught Indian theology students and visiting international groups at a church-affiliated interfaith institute (Henry Martyn Institute).
Over the years, I have also served the church in capacities beyond the congregational level – by serving on the leadership team of (what was then) Lutherans Concerned Bay Area, on the Sierra Pacific Synod Racial-Ethnic Ministries Discipling Team, as a member of the Sierra Pacific Synod Council, Finance Committee, and Executive Committee. I have also partnered with several Christian organizations in the Holy Land. Among others, I have participated in bringing a Palestinian Youth Dance group from Ramallah to the Bay Area, helped to organize the 2014 “Breaking Barriers to a Just Peace” conference in Sunnyvale, and supported other events by providing graphic design services.
I am blessed by a wonderful partner in life, my husband Kumar, and two young-adult daughters. I love to discuss history and politics with our daughter Naomi or listen to our daughter Anna’s stories about college life in Minnesota under Covid-19 conditions. I also love doing art and craft projects, playing card and board games, watching British crime shows, playing with our two dogs, working in my family’s backyard farm, or traveling to far-away places.
I love the description of pastors as “spiritual adventure guides” which I first heard from a pastor colleague. Like a whitewater rafting guide, I will keep you centered in the raft as we navigate rough waters and confront the challenges of the river. Each week we gather in the boat of worship, because we need one another. Together, we can build each other up in faith. Mostly, though, we gather as a community because we know that we need the hope, guidance, and peace which only our ultimate river guide, Jesus Christ, can provide.
I am so glad you are visiting our website and hope that you will join us for online or (once it is safe again) in-person worship soon!
I am glad you’re have stopped by to visit our website. I hope to share a few quick words with you about who I am and how this congregation and I can serve you.
I was born in Northern Germany and grew up in West Berlin. My worldview and faith have been shaped by the context of post--War Europe. I studied theology in Berlin, Heidelberg, and Jerusalem, followed by doctoral studies in church history at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Since graduating in 1997, I continued to avail myself of continuing-education learning opportunities. Most recently, I participated in the advanced level of pastoral leadership training at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.
Before joining Advent Lutheran Church, I worked in non-profit fundraising and hospital chaplaincy, served as pastor of two ELCA congregations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and taught as ELCA Global Mission staff in Hyderabad, India. In South San Francisco, I focused on reviving the congregation’s family ministry as well as developing hand-on services to hungry and homeless neighbors. In Cupertino, I focused on partnering with community organizations providing food and shelter to residents in need. In India, I taught Indian theology students and visiting international groups at a church-affiliated interfaith institute (Henry Martyn Institute).
Over the years, I have also served the church in capacities beyond the congregational level – by serving on the leadership team of (what was then) Lutherans Concerned Bay Area, on the Sierra Pacific Synod Racial-Ethnic Ministries Discipling Team, as a member of the Sierra Pacific Synod Council, Finance Committee, and Executive Committee. I have also partnered with several Christian organizations in the Holy Land. Among others, I have participated in bringing a Palestinian Youth Dance group from Ramallah to the Bay Area, helped to organize the 2014 “Breaking Barriers to a Just Peace” conference in Sunnyvale, and supported other events by providing graphic design services.
I am blessed by a wonderful partner in life, my husband Kumar, and two young-adult daughters. I love to discuss history and politics with our daughter Naomi or listen to our daughter Anna’s stories about college life in Minnesota under Covid-19 conditions. I also love doing art and craft projects, playing card and board games, watching British crime shows, playing with our two dogs, working in my family’s backyard farm, or traveling to far-away places.
I love the description of pastors as “spiritual adventure guides” which I first heard from a pastor colleague. Like a whitewater rafting guide, I will keep you centered in the raft as we navigate rough waters and confront the challenges of the river. Each week we gather in the boat of worship, because we need one another. Together, we can build each other up in faith. Mostly, though, we gather as a community because we know that we need the hope, guidance, and peace which only our ultimate river guide, Jesus Christ, can provide.
I am so glad you are visiting our website and hope that you will join us for online or (once it is safe again) in-person worship soon!
Administration
Admin Name:
Mark Krey
Admin Position:
Secretary
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Mark Krey
Mailing Address
5901 San Juan Ave
Citrus Heights, CA
95610-6508
Citrus Heights, CA
95610-6508
Driving Directions to Advent Lutheran Church
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Advent Lutheran Church is located at 5901 San Juan Avenue in Citrus Heights (between Madison and Greenback).
Advent Lutheran Church Service Times
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday @ 9:30am
Indoor Worship with Holy Communion
Life-streamed on Advent's Facebook page. Recordings available on YouTube the next day.
First, Third, Fourth Sunday:
Organ/piano-led service
Second Sunday:
Band-led service
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Sunday @ 9:30am
Indoor Worship with Holy Communion
Life-streamed on Advent's Facebook page. Recordings available on YouTube the next day.
First, Third, Fourth Sunday:
Organ/piano-led service
Second Sunday:
Band-led service
It's been more than a year since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Dress Code
When you enter a worship service at Advent, you’ll instantly notice the diversity in what people wear. At both worship services, clothes range from the slightly formal (suit and tie) to the informal (t-shirt and jeans).
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Advent Lutheran Church History
"Prayer does not change the purpose of God. But prayer does change the action of God."Chuck Smith
Advent Lutheran Church listing was last updated on the 16th of July, 2022
