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Church Event Calendar – October 2025

Recurring Friday Events – OPEN HOUSE

1035 S. Beacon st. San Pedro

Dates: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Schedule:

  • 10:00 AM – Morning Prayers

  • 10:30 AM – Baking Volunteers Meet in the Kitchen

  • 12:30 PM – Friday Lunch

Additional Activities:

  • Community Fellowship

  • Library Access

  • Swimming Pool (Cool Swim)

  • Games and Gathering

All are welcome.

Church Services 

Sunday, October 5 – Swedish Service in San Pedro

Time: 11:00 AM Worship Service with communion
Service Leader: Manilla O. Nordanstig
Ushers: Ingela, Christer, and Kaj

After the Service (around 12:00 PM): Light lunch and church coffee in the fellowship hall

Church Open: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Accessible Parking: Available inside the church yard for familys with small children and handicap. Call the number posted on the gate acess on S. Palos Verde Dr. for entry.

Would you like to help out? Speak with a staff member or church usher to get involved.

Swedish Services in Other Counties

Corona del Mar – Lutheran Church of the Master

Date: Saturday, 4 October
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: 2900 Pacific View Dr, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
After the Service: Light meal in the fellowship hall

Thousand Oaks – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Date: Sunday, October 19

Before service: Light lunch served in fellowship hall

Time: 14:30 PM
Location: 1 W Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
After the Service: Church coffee served 

A warm welcome to our "Home away from Home"
  • Saturday October 11th / Centeniall Celebration Angelica Church DTLA-

Event Details

Background / Context

  • The church was founded by Swedish immigrants, and over time has served a multilingual congregation in the area. 

  • The building on Burlington (the one standing now) was constructed in 1925 in an English-influenced Gothic Revival style. Church of Sweden, Los Angeles+1

  • It has historical significance in local immigrant and social justice work (offering language classes, emergency aid, etc.).

  • Sunday October 12th /Fall Market in VASA Park 

     Event Overview

    • The Fall Market is part of the Scandinavian Autumn Fest / Höstmarknad held at Vasa Park

    • It includes a market of Scandinavian vendors and artisans, folk music, dancing, and also a Swedish Meatball Contest. 

    • The day’s activities also often include kid-friendly things: swimming or water attractions (if open), slides, bounce houses, gem mining, games, contests (pie-eating etc.), and demonstrations of Scandinavian or Viking traditions.

    • The event typically starts with breakfast at 9:00 a.m., the opening ceremony around 10:00 a.m., and the meatball contest at 12:00 noon.

    • Important Note: Vasa Park is a members-only park and is not open to the general public Go to our website and become a member and join us for this fun event. vasapark.org+1