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Weekly Announcements

Announcements for the week ending October 18, 2026

  • Worship in person or online

    We worship at Atonement Lutheran Church (9948 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park). Saturday night services are at 5:00 p.m. Traditional worship is at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings and contemporary worship is at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school for all ages and Sunday morning adult choir are at 9:45 a.m. The 8:30 a.m. service is posted on https://www.youtube.com/@ALC-OPKS/streams and the 11:00 a.m. service is posted on https://www.youtube.com/@salemlutheranchurch1518/streams and our social media pages (links to those are at the top of this page). All are welcome! We encourage you to worship in the style and manner that is best for you and your family!

  • XYZ Seniors — Oct. 15

    Join our Atonement friends for XYZ Seniors, a group that meets monthly (September-June) for a presentation on various fun and engaging topics with a light lunch afterward. Their October meeting will be on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 11:00 a.m. in Charter Hall at Atonement Lutheran Church (9948 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park). Pastor Zac will speak on "Semper Relevantum: How Lutheran Thought and Theology is Still Relevant and Crucial Today." Lunch will be chicken tenders for $5, payable at the door. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. This is a great fellowship for seniors (or adults of any age). Bring a friend! Click on the link below to RSVP.Read more »

  • Fellowship of the Stein — Oct. 15

    Fellowship of the Stein will meet on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m.at Stockyards Brewing Co. (10310 Mastin St., Overland Park). They typically meet on the third Thursday of every month at a variety of breweries, restaurants, and homes. All men are welcome to attend! Please RSVP to Steve Wise if you plan to attend so we know what size table to get.

  • Sewing for God's Child service project — Oct. 17

    If you can use scissors we need you! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Koinonia Hall to make reusable menstrual pads for women in Guatemala. No experience is necessary. Bring a sewing machine and scissors if you have them. Contact Katie Lange with any questions.

  • Third-grade bible class — Oct. 18

    Third graders and their parents are invited to a milestone class on Sunday, Oct. 18 in Charter Hall at Atonement from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Pastor Zac will introduce and guide kids through this amazing love letter from God! (Godparents and grandparents are welcome too!) The bible presentation will be on Sunday, Oct. 25 at both worship services. Older kids who have not had an opportunity to explore the bible with one of the pastors and/or not been gifted with a bible are welcome to attend and receive a bible. Contact Boo McCready, Atonement Director of Kids and Family Ministries, with any questions.

  • Youth trip to Louisburg Cider Mill — Oct. 18

    Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to the Louisburg Cider Mill for an afternoon of fun exploring the corn maze, enjoying the corn pit, and participating in many other activities. We will meet at Atonement on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m. and carpool to the cider mill. Students can be picked up at Atonement at 4:00. Please bring $20/person. Please RSVP on the link below.Read more »

  • Women’s Book Club — Oct. 19

    Please join us Monday, Oct. 19 at 4:00 p.m. at Koinonia Hall to discuss "The Lost and Found Bookshop" by Susan Wiggs. The Nov. 16 book will be "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn. Book club typically meets on the third Monday of every month. Contact Kathy Kostroske if you have any questions.

  • Grace & Gratitude BBQ — Oct. 24

    A Grace & Gratitude BBQ will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Atonement's Charter Hall. Enjoy free pulled pork and sides, free craft beer made by Atonement brewers, activities for kids, and plenty of college football on the Trailergating TVs. We will also have a brisket competition, and participants are invited to bring a box sample of their brisket to the judges by 5:00 p.m. Additional cooked brisket can be shared with everyone. Prizes will be awarded! Click on the link below to RSVP and enter the brisket competition. Read more »

  • All Saints' weekend — submit names by Oct. 25

    As we prepare for All Saints’ weekend, we invite you to share the name of a loved one who has died in the past year that you would like to honor. Submitted names will be included on a special prayer sheet for All Saints’ weekend as we give thanks for the lives of those who have gone before us. To submit a name, click on the link below or stop by the Connect & Serve Counter in the lobby at Atonement to complete a paper card. Please submit names by Sunday, Oct. 25. Read more »

  • Third-grade bible presentation — Oct. 25

    Third graders will be presented with a bible during both worship services on Sunday, Oct. 25. Older kids who have not had an opportunity to explore the bible with one of the pastors and/or not been gifted with a bible are welcome also. There will be a class to prepare on Sunday, Oct. 18 in Charter Hall at Atonement from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Contact Boo McCready, Atonement Director of Kids and Family Ministries, with any questions.

  • GFN Community Problems Assembly — Oct. 25

    The first Good Faith Network event of their programming year is set to take place at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee) on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2:00 p.m. At this network-wide gathering, we will hear stories from the fall listening process, receive updates on our ongoing campaigns, and vote to select the newest issue area for the Good Faith Network to address. Contact Chris Wise or Renee Loya for more information.

  • Reformation Sunday — Oct. 25

    Please wear red on Sunday, Oct. 25 for Reformation Sunday. The color red represents the Holy Spirit and the martyrs of the Christian church.

  • Dinner 4 Eight — RSVP by Oct. 25

    You can still sign up for Dinner 4 Eight! It is a great way to build new friendships or develop existing ones in our church community! Groups may consist of singles, couples, and/or families with children. Groups will run from November 2026-summer 2027. Please sign up by by clicking on the link below by Sunday, Oct. 25; groups will be formed and you will be notified with group members' names and contact information. Contact Joyce Benedict with any questions. Read more »

  • Coffee & Conversation — Oct. 27

    Join your Salem friends for Coffee & Conversation on Tuesday, Oct. 279 at 9:00 a.m. at Foundry Coffeehouse (inside Foundry Church, 8835 Lackman Road, Lenexa). Contact Joyce Benedict with any questions. Coffee & Conversation typically meets on the last Tuesday of every month. All are welcome!

  • Ornaments in October/Christmas in October — items due Oct. 31

    During October, we are supporting Metro Lutheran Ministry (MLM) and their annual Christmas Store as they work to serve 1,000+ families in metro KC at Christmastime. Stop by the Christmas tree in the lobby at Atonement, take one (or more!) tags from the tree, purchase the item(s) new, and place unwrapped gifts back under the tree by Saturday, Oct. 31. If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Benedict. Thank you for your support with this ongoing ministry!

  • Gathering of Hope and Healing — Oct. 31

    You are invited to join us in the chapel at Atonement on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 3:00 p.m. for a gentle time of remembrance, honoring the loved ones we've lost this past year. In this sacred space, we come together as a community bound by faith, hope, and love — holding one another close in heart and prayer. Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it alone. We hope this time of reflection brings comfort, peace, and a sense of belonging as you continue on your journey. Contact Pastor Jordan at Atonement with any questions. Please sign up on the link below.Read more »

  • All Saints' weekend — Oct. 31 and Nov. 1

    We will celebrate All Saints Day at all three services the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Remembrances will be made of those who have died this past year. You will also be invited to remember before God others in your circle of friends and family who have shown the light of Christ in their lives during the service. We hope you can join us in remembering the Saints who have gone before us.

  • Commitment Sunday — Nov. 1

    You are invited to bring forward a formal commitment of your intended generosity for 2027 during the Commitment Sunday worship services on Sunday, Nov. 1. In preparation for this event, please take time to prayerfully reflect on how Salem, as well as you yourself, are called to share God’s abundance. Then, in celebration of the gifts entrusted to our care, we will return our Statements of Intent during the Commitment Sunday worship service, and celebrate in community together between worship services with a potluck brunch in Charter Hall at Atonement. Additional Statements of Intent are available near the bulletins at church, at the church office, and on Salem’s website (under Giving). Thank you!

  • Commitment Sunday potluck brunch — Nov. 1

    We will celebrate Commitment Sunday in community together between worship services with a potluck brunch on Sunday, Nov. 1. Sunday school for all ages will still meet. Adult choir will not rehearse that day. Please sign up on the link below.Read more »

  • Grief group — Nov. 3 - Jan. 26

    Grief group is a welcoming support group for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. Each meeting combines guidance from grief experts, along with honest conversations and encouragement from others who understand what you’re going through. Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago, Grief group is here to walk alongside you as you find hope for the road ahead. Grief group will run every Tuesday from Nov. 3 - Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place at Atonement. Contact Pastor Jordan at Atonement with any questions. Please sign up on the link below. Read more »

  • Tuesday Trivia Night — Nov. 10

    Join our Atonement friends on the second Tuesday of every month for an evening of great food, fellowship, and friendly trivia at Meat Mitch Barbecue (3620 W. 95th St., Leawood). The next one will be on Nov. 10. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m., and trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. Whether you are a trivia pro or just in it for the laughs, everyone is invited. Bring a friend! Click on the link below to RSVP. Read more »

  • Confirmation retreat — Nov. 13-15

    Our Confirmation youth will travel to Carol Joy Holling Camp in Nebraska from Nov. 13-15. Cost is $110. Click on the link below to sign up. More information will be shared as the time gets closer. Read more »

  • Town Hall Meeting — Nov. 15

    Join us Sunday, Nov. 15 for information regarding the annual meeting. We will provide a year-to-date financial update as well as a proposed budget for 2027. We will also elect 2027 Church Council members, whose terms will begin in January. More information coming soon.

  • Game night — Nov. 15

    The Fellowship Team will be hosting a family-friendly game night on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Charter Hall at Atonement Lutheran Church (9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park). It’s soup season, so we’ll be enjoying a soup potluck! Drinks will be provided. When you sign up, please let us know what soup, side, or dessert you plan to bring in the comments. Don't forget to bring your favorite board game or card game to share with everyone for a fun night of tabletop play! Click on the link below for more information and to RSVP.Read more »

  • XYZ Seniors — Nov. 19

    Join our Atonement friends for XYZ Seniors, a group that meets monthly (September-June) on the third Thursday for a presentation on various fun and engaging topics with a light lunch afterward. This is a great fellowship for seniors (or adults of any age).Watch for information on their next gathering, coming soon.Read more »

  • Noisy offering — Nov. 22

    Please bring your coins to drop in our buckets in both services on Sunday, Nov. 22. Look for more ways we will change the world with noisy offering every 5th Sunday. (Although November has five Sundays, the Noisy Offering will be taken on the fourth Sunday due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.)

  • Annual Congregational Meeting — Dec. 6

    Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, Dec. 6. More information coming soon.

  • Praise song lyrics

    Would you like to get to know the praise songs we sing in the 11:00 a.m. service better? Click on the link below to visit Atonement's YouTube channel for a playlist of contemporary songs you may have sung, or will be singing, in our 11:00 a.m. service. We hope they make worship meaningful for you! Read more »

  • Friday Fun — Jan. 22

    Third - 8th graders are invited to a night of food, faith, and fun on Friday, Jan. 22 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Atonement. (Please note new date). We’ll have dinner together, training for acolytes & crucifers, and will play large group games. Please RSVP on the link below. Contact Atonement Director of Kids and Family Ministries Boo McCready with any questions. Read more »

  • The Word in Season

    The October-November-December edition of "The Word in Season" has arrived. You may pick one up near the bulletins or at the church office. Published quarterly by Augsburg Fortress, it offers a daily scripture reading, devotional, and prayer from several different authors. We hope you find it useful in your daily walk with God.

  • 2026 directory available

    If you would like a 2026 church directory, you can pick one up at worship on Sunday or at the church office. If you have any changes or if you would like to submit a picture for our next printing, please notify Shari in the church office.

  • Salem is Officially an RIC Congregation!

    Salem Lutheran Church has been recognized by Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned/North America) as the most recent Reconciling in Christ Congregation in Kansas. This comes after the congregation officially adopted the following public welcome statement in January of 2015. We, the members of Salem Lutheran Church, affirm the belief that we are all created in God’s image and are called to love one another as God loves us. We are a community that welcomes people of all ages, cultures, economic statuses, ethnic backgrounds, family blends, gender identities, physical and mental abilities, races, and sexual orientations. We seek to provide a safe and caring community where all people can grow in their faith. We encourage you to join us as we develop relationships with each other and discover the depth of God’s love for us all.