Welcome to Oe Lutheran Church!
(Nihon Fukuin Ruteru Oe Kyokai)
A Member of JELC
We are a church practising the love of Christ,
and standing firmly in the tradition of the Lutheran church
and the principles of the Reformation.
INFOMATION
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✝️ Good Friday service at Oe Chapel will be held on April 18th at 3pm. Everyone is welcome.
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🐣 Oe Chapel Easter Service on Sunday, April 20. Everyone is welcome!
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📖 At Oe chapel, we have worship booklets translated into English. Ask us at the reception desk.
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💬 We welcome non-Japanese speakers. See also here.
WORSHIP
Every Sunday 10:30am-11:45am
at Oe Chapel
Every Saturday 10:30am-11:45am
at Uto Branch Chapel
Everyone is welcome. (All worship services are in Japanese language.)
PASTOR
Rev. Kazuki Nakajima
Born in Hokkaido, Japan.
Graduated from Japan Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tokyo.
Appointed as the pastor of Oe Lutheran Church in April, 2024. Served as the pastor at Sapporo Church, Megumino Church and Hakodate Church in JELC Hokkaido Diocese until then.
HISTORY
Our mission started as the church of Kyushu Gakuin, a Lutheran school established by Rev. Charles L. Brown D.D., in 1921. We later became independent and changed our name to 'Lutheran Oe Church', took from the town's name. In Oe district, there are many schools and cultural facilities. Soho Tokutomi, a christian journalist, lived in Oe and educated his students at his home as a private school called Oe Gijuku. We serve people with the love of Christ and preach the gospel in this historical and academic town.
FAQ
Is there anyone who speaks English in Oe Church?
Yes. Some members can speak English. Missionaries form the Lutheran Church in America also attend the services at Oe chapel.
I'm not Christian. Can I attend services?
Of course yes. We welcome your attending!
Do you have services in foreign language?
We're sorry, but no. However you can attend the international service at Kumamoto Lutheran Church. See here.