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4130 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 634-3370

Serving The Community Since 1938

Description of Programs and Services:

Lutheran Ministry Services Northwest (LMS) has faithfully provided counseling, pastoral and spiritual care to individuals and their families that are in Northwest area hospitals, nursing homes, care centers, veteran homes, jails since 1938.

LMS chaplains serve as a pastoral extension for all Lutheran congregations in the Northwest and visits all Lutherans that find themselves away from their regular spiritual support.

Through a partnership of chaplains, volunteers and professional staff, LMS serves as an enlightened and caring community willing to address the issues raised by those in need of counseling and pastoral care. LMS brings compassion, love, and understanding to individuals and their families facing catastrophic situations in their lives. LMS is guided by the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:36, “I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’"

LMS Programs Include:

  • Hospital Ministry: Pastoral and spiritual care with support and compassion.
  • Nursing Home / Care Center Ministry: Being present and reflecting God’s love.
  • Jail and Prison Ministry: Shedding light where there is darkness
  • Veteran’s Ministry: Serving those who have served us so well.
  • Stephen Ministry Training: LMS can help train those interested in learn how to serve those that are confined in nursing homes and hospitals.

LMS offers "Healing Word" a quarterly publication from LMS for use in visiting congregational members in nursing homes, care facilities and hospitals. Several copies of “Healing Words" are sent to all Northwest
Lutheran congregations  and are available to all other groups or individuals upon request.

LMS send out "Spiritual Care", a quarterly newsletter designed to educate our donors, members and the community to what is happening with LMS and the services we are providing the community.

Please feel free to contact LMS with any questions or concerns you may have.

Blessings,

Peter D. Wick III
Executive Director