Pastor Lars

A little about me… I’m excited to start ministry here in Walla Walla. My passions in ministry are worship, spiritual growth, youth, education and community outreach. I love Jesus and the Gospel, the faith and its power to change lives, and the deep and rich history of Christian teachings and spirituality. I believe the local church is where the power of the Christ is made visible, where we live out Jesus’ teachings and experience God. Ordained in 1999, I served for at St. Philip Lutheran Church in Glenview, Illinois,   associate pastor at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church downtown Tucson, and Lord of Grace Lutheran Church in Marana Arizona for 15 years. I’m a graduate of Hibbing High School in Hibbing Minnesota, Gustavus Adolphus College, and the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg. You might find me on my day off hiking the local mountains, reading a good heady book on Christian spirituality or philosophy, or tending to the fruit trees in my yard. You might see me with an old Canon Rebel in my hands, shooting pictures, which you can check out on flickr.com. I hope you’ll stop by Christ Lutheran some time and check us out. If you want to chat, or have any questions, feel free to email me or give me a call. I believe that church is where we come to experience God and live in the way of Jesus, regardless of your income or background or however many questions and doubts you might have. Church is where we come to explore these things, and discover together. So whether you feel you have it together, or you’re still trying to make sense of the mystery that is God, I hope you’ll join us. Pastor Lars Hammar