Upcoming Events
Lent & Holy Week 2026
From Lost to Living: A Lenten Journey of Restoration
Sunday, March 29
Palm Sunday with Egg Hunt
8:30* & 11 a.m.
Palm Sunday with Egg Hunt
8:30* & 11 a.m.
Friday, April 3
Good Friday
7 Last Words of Christ
7 p.m.
Good Friday
7 Last Words of Christ
7 p.m.
Thursday, April 2
Maundy Thursday
Noon & 7 p.m.
Maundy Thursday
Noon & 7 p.m.
April 5
Easter Sunday
8:30* & 11 a.m.
Easter Sunday
8:30* & 11 a.m.
Rummage Sale
Saturday, April 11
8 a.m. - noon
Shop for treasures at bargain prices at Messiah Lutheran Church's annual rummage sale. Also this year: live plants!
Proceeds from the sale contribute to regional disaster response initiatives through the The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Southeastern Synod Disaster Response.
Find a good deal and support a good cause!
Proceeds from the sale contribute to regional disaster response initiatives through the The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Southeastern Synod Disaster Response.
Find a good deal and support a good cause!
Music Camp
Ages: rising K to 9th grade
Mon., June 1 - Fri., June 5
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PLUS
Rehearsal & Performance: Sat., June 6 & Sun., June 7
Music Camp at Messiah is a full week of music, crafts, drama, and fun!
Each summer, campers spend five full days playing games and learning a different Bible-themed musical.
After learning and rehearsing all week, they present their hard work for the congregation during Sunday morning worship service.
Other activities include field trips to museums, the pool or other recreation, and outreach ministry projects.
Mon., June 1 - Fri., June 5
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PLUS
Rehearsal & Performance: Sat., June 6 & Sun., June 7
Music Camp at Messiah is a full week of music, crafts, drama, and fun!
Each summer, campers spend five full days playing games and learning a different Bible-themed musical.
After learning and rehearsing all week, they present their hard work for the congregation during Sunday morning worship service.
Other activities include field trips to museums, the pool or other recreation, and outreach ministry projects.
Dinner Theater
Saturday, August 8, 2026
The talents of our actors, singers, set designers, and costumers are on full display during Messiah’s annual Dinner Theater performance.
A professional play or musical performance takes the stage while audience members enjoy an upscale meal prepared by church members.
The cost of tickets covers art licensing and a contribution to a local charity that rotates annually.
A professional play or musical performance takes the stage while audience members enjoy an upscale meal prepared by church members.
The cost of tickets covers art licensing and a contribution to a local charity that rotates annually.
Handmade Market
Fall
Messiah’s talented crafters and makers sell their wares at the annual Handmade Market to support the Lunches for Learning Mission in Honduras.
The market offers handcrafted jewelry, apparel, decor, food items, jewelry, and more. No admission or tickets required.
All items are donated to the sale by members of Messiah Lutheran Church to provide meals to food insecure elementary school students in Honduras.
If you are a local crafter who would like to support this sale by donating your handmade crafts, please call our office.
Messiah’s talented crafters and makers sell their wares at the annual Handmade Market to support the Lunches for Learning Mission in Honduras.
The market offers handcrafted jewelry, apparel, decor, food items, jewelry, and more. No admission or tickets required.
All items are donated to the sale by members of Messiah Lutheran Church to provide meals to food insecure elementary school students in Honduras.
If you are a local crafter who would like to support this sale by donating your handmade crafts, please call our office.
Quilt Sale
Fall
The talented quilters in Messiah’s Comforters group sew or crochet quilts, lap robes, and prayer shawls to bring comfort to those in need.
Most quilts are donated and distributed through Lutheran World Relief, to be used as warm bedding, simple tents, or floor coverings to those living in poverty.
A few quilts are held back to sell at our annual Quilt Sale.
The proceeds from that sale cover shipping costs for the donation, and supplies for our next set of quilts.
The talented quilters in Messiah’s Comforters group sew or crochet quilts, lap robes, and prayer shawls to bring comfort to those in need.
Most quilts are donated and distributed through Lutheran World Relief, to be used as warm bedding, simple tents, or floor coverings to those living in poverty.
A few quilts are held back to sell at our annual Quilt Sale.
The proceeds from that sale cover shipping costs for the donation, and supplies for our next set of quilts.
German Food Festival
Fall
Messiah Lutheran Church pays homage to the German roots of the Lutheran church with its annual German Food Festival.
Eat traditional German food, listen to German music, and let the kids play in the not-so-German bounce houses.
Free and open to the public.
Food and drinks are available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from baked goods benefits Shepherds Fold, a reentry program for formerly incarcerated men in Alabama.
Messiah Lutheran Church pays homage to the German roots of the Lutheran church with its annual German Food Festival.
Eat traditional German food, listen to German music, and let the kids play in the not-so-German bounce houses.
Free and open to the public.
Food and drinks are available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from baked goods benefits Shepherds Fold, a reentry program for formerly incarcerated men in Alabama.
Ring and Sing
December
This interactive holiday concert features the musical talents of Messiah’s handbell groups, adult and children’s choirs, instrumental ensembles, and YOU!
FREE. Optional donations will be accepted to benefit the Madison Public Library.
Family friendly.
No tickets or registration required.
Cookies to follow
This interactive holiday concert features the musical talents of Messiah’s handbell groups, adult and children’s choirs, instrumental ensembles, and YOU!
FREE. Optional donations will be accepted to benefit the Madison Public Library.
Family friendly.
No tickets or registration required.
Cookies to follow
Messiah Talent Show
Winter
Join us for a variety show that showcases all the talented individuals at MLC: musicians, dancers, actors, comedians, and more!
PLUS, a gallery featuring art, needle work, and photography.
Light refreshments provided.
The event is free, but an offering will be collected at the door for Lutheran World Relief and ELCA Youth Gathering 2027.
Join us for a variety show that showcases all the talented individuals at MLC: musicians, dancers, actors, comedians, and more!
PLUS, a gallery featuring art, needle work, and photography.
Light refreshments provided.
The event is free, but an offering will be collected at the door for Lutheran World Relief and ELCA Youth Gathering 2027.
