Welcome to Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church!

Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Nebraska Synod of the ELCA.

We believe that we are saved by the grace of God alone, through faith. Our sins are forgiven for Christ’s sake, who died to redeem us. The Bible is the only form of doctrine and life–the only true standard by which teachings and doctrines are to be judged.

New member classes are offered regularly. If you are interested in membership, check the box on the membership card in your bulletin and drop it in the offering plate, speak to one of our pastors, or contact the Church Office at 402-341-7761 or info@kmlchurch.org.

We encourage all members to regularly attend worship, grow in faith through our faith formation opportunities, serve God by following in the example of Jesus Christ, and return a portion of their time, talents, and treasure to the church.

In keeping with the practice of the ancient Church, baptism is the usual pre-requisite for receiving Holy Communion. All baptized Christians (even children) are invited to the altar. Holy Communion is offered weekly at all four services — Saturday at 5 PM, Sunday at 9 AM and 11 AM, and Wednesday at 12:15 PM.

Our typical form of Holy Communion is by intinction, whereby you receive the consecrated wafer in your hand and dip it into the wine. Children not yet communing are welcome to come forward for a blessing. The ushers will provide instructions during the service.

Parents make the decision, in consultation with the pastors, on when their children are ready to begin receiving Holy Communion. If your child is ready, please contact one of the pastors or the church office at 402-341-7761 or info@kmlchurch.org. Although not required, we offer First Communion classes several times each year.

If you are planning a wedding, please contact our Wedding Coordinator, Debbie Robinson, at 402-341-7761 for more information.

Baptismal seminars are offered regularly throughout the year. If you are anticipating a baptism or if you would like to become baptized, please speak to a pastor or contact the church office at 402-341-7761 or info@kmlchurch.org for more information.

You can help us beautify the altar by donating altar flowers, the eternal candle, or the television broadcast each week. Donating altar flowers, the eternal candle, or sponsoring a television broadcast is a simple and meaningful way to honor a loved one who has passed away, celebrate a special anniversary or milestone, or can be given in honor or thanksgiving for friends or family. Their names will appear in the church bulletin on the weekend you select.

The Altar Flower and Eternal Candle sign-ups are located in the Narthex just before you enter the Sanctuary. Altar Flowers are provided by Janousek Florist and cost $20 a bouquet. The Eternal Candle is $7.50.

Yes! Your weekly or monthly gifts, as well as your capital campaign contributions, can be made using several electronic giving options (below).

Simply Giving is used to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to the church’s bank account. 

Online and Mobile Giving allows you to quickly and securely set up an automatic donation plan, change your donation plan, make a one-time donation, or view your online donation history. 

Visit our giving page to learn more. 

As you contemplate future contributions, please consider recurring and electronic giving. 

Authorization forms and additional information are available from the church office.

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Yes,! We offer a full array of Sunday morning faith formation opportunities for children from Pre-K through 12th grade.

Children’s Ministries

Youth Ministries

We’re always looking for volunteers to serve in worship, lead committees, participate in groups and activities, and more. Please speak with a pastor or contact the church office at 402-341-7761 or info@kmlchurch.org, and we’ll help you choose a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you.

If the Omaha Public Schools are closed, then the church office will be closed, and all activities at the church will be canceled.

We believe that all are welcome in worship and encourage families to worship together. However, we do provide nursery care at Sunday worship services and many church activities for children aged birth to 3 years old. Our nursery is managed by trained staff and volunteers. If your child wishes to remain in worship, activity bags, children’s bibles, and bulletins are available.

Parking is available immediately west of the church between Farnam and Douglas Streets. The Methodist parking lot is available evenings and weekends only. Street parking is available free of charge on Sundays.