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Growing in God’s Words

8:45 – 9:45am Sunday School and Adult Bible Study
10:00 am – Worship (1 service)
Worship Streaming Online on Facebook Live at 10 am

News & Events

Holy Week Schedule 2026

March 29 – Palm Sunday – worship with communion at 10 am April 2 – Maundy Thursday – worship with communion at 6:30 pm (Stripping of the Altar) April 3

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Meet our Pastor
Rev. Eli Lietzau

Simul iustus et peccator (Simultaneous saint and sinner) Rev. Eli Lietzau received his bachelor’s degree in history and theology from Concordia Seward in 2004. After graduating from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne with his M-Div in 2010 he served the saints at Faith in Christ Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM. While serving in Albuquerque, he and his wife, Joy, were graciously blessed with four amazing children. In 2010, he accepted the call to be the pastor at Wheat Ridge Ev. Lutheran Church in Wheat Ridge, CO. He has been blessed to serve here ever since. In what little free time he can find, Rev. Lietzau enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams, spending time with his wife and family, and pretending to do the podcast “The Uncultured Saints” for Higher Things.

Rooted and Growing in Christ since 1954
Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church

It was early in 1953 or late 1952 when a number of Missouri Synod Lutherans living in the Wheat Ridge vicinity decided there was a need for a congregation to be located in that area. A meeting for those interested was held in the auditorium of the Wheat Ridge Lutheran Sanitarium and the mission church was formed.

The property at 38th and Dudley was bought by the church, with the help of the Mission Board of the Colorado District. Sunday School was started in July and Vacation Bible School was held in August of 1953, in the chicken coop that was on the property along with a big white frame house, two rental units and some other outbuildings.

Something for everyone

Altar Guild

Bible Studies

Teens

Children

A.C.T.S.

Women

Men

Music

Life Ministry

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We warmly invite you, our neighbors, to visit Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church, a vibrant community where faith, fellowship, and love come together! Located at the heart of Wheat Ridge, we’re here to share the hope of Christ through inspiring worship, meaningful connections, and opportunities to grow together. Whether you’re seeking a spiritual home or simply curious, join us for our Sunday service at 10 a.m. or reach out to us to learn more. Come as you are—our doors are open, and we can’t wait to welcome you!

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Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church

8600 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Tel. (303) 424-3161