A proud member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Mt. Olive is a Christian community in Santa Monica, California that welcomes you, as you are, to experience and know the grace and love of God, and empower you to be God’s compassionate presence in the world. In all that we do-lively, artful, diverse worship; our acclaimed preschool and Christian education for all ages; professional music and arts programs for the community; partnering with social service providers in our neighborhood and around the globe; hosting recovery groups; caring about the sick, the elderly, the home-bound and persons with disabilities; feeding the hungry and more-we seek to strengthen our relationship with God and help build beloved and healthy community here in Santa Monica/West LA and around the world. “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,” Jesus said, “if you have love for one another.” Come join us, the people of Mt. Olive, as we do God’s work of love in the world.