Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Home for Faith and Community in West Covina
Immanuel First Lutheran Church has served the West Covina community since 1954, rooted in the Lutheran tradition and committed to sharing God's unchanging love in a changing world. Founded during West Covina's post-WWII growth, we've grown alongside the community while maintaining our core mission to share God's love, comfort, and hope with all. Our congregation blends traditional liturgical worship with contemporary relevance, offering weekly services, Bible studies, and community outreach programs.With a 300-seat sanctuary, modern Fellowship Hall, and award-winning landscaping, we provide spaces for worship, learning, and fellowship. Our 70-year history includes pioneering online worship since 2020, ensuring accessibility for homebound members and global visitors. We believe in Jesus Christ as the answer to humanity's deepest spiritual questions and welcome all to experience God's grace through Word and Sacrament.
Services
Worship Services
Bible Studies
Communion
Youth Programs
Online Worship
Confirmation Classes
Midweek Services
Senior Ministries
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- 70 years of continuous service to the West Covina community
- Blends traditional liturgy with contemporary worship accessibility
- Award-winning facility with modern amenities and online worship options
- Intergenerational ministries for all age groups
- Sacramental theology rooted in Lutheran doctrine
Associations and certifications
- The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Services
Worship Services
Traditional liturgical worship with contemporary relevance at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. Features include communion bi-weekly, choir performances, and Sunday School music. Services incorporate modern technology while maintaining historic Lutheran worship elements. Special services during Lent and Advent seasons include midweek worship opportunities.
Bible Studies
Adult and youth Bible education programs at 10:30 AM. Pastor-led studies explore biblical books and doctrines, while pre-teen classes prepare youth for confirmation. Women's Bible Study meets Saturdays at 9:30 AM. All studies emphasize practical application of Scripture to modern life challenges.
Online Worship
Live-streamed Sunday services accessible globally since 2020. Provides worship access for homebound members, travelers, and remote visitors. Includes full participation in liturgy and sermon with technical support available. Archives available for past services.
Communion
Lutheran Holy Communion celebrated every second and fourth Sunday. Believed to be the real presence of Christ 'in, with, and under' bread and wine. Open to confessing Lutherans; blessings available for visitors from other traditions. Emphasizes forgiveness and faith strengthening through sacramental grace.
Youth Programs
Sunday School and confirmation preparation for children and pre-teens. Combines biblical teaching with age-appropriate activities. Includes musical participation in worship services and family-oriented events. Focuses on building foundational faith understanding and spiritual practices.
Questions
What worship services do you offer?
We offer traditional liturgical worship Sundays at 9:00 AM with communion bi-weekly, plus midweek Lent/Advent services and Saturday women's Bible study.
How can I participate in Bible study?
Adult Bible Study meets Sundays at 10:30 AM, pre-teen classes at same time, and women's study Saturdays at 9:30 AM.
Is online worship available?
Yes, our Sunday services stream live with technical support available at (626) 274-1119.
What is your communion practice?
We celebrate Holy Communion every second and fourth Sunday using Lutheran sacramental theology, with blessings available for non-Lutheran visitors.
Do you have children's programs?
Yes, Sunday School for children and pre-teen confirmation classes with musical participation opportunities.
