What to Expect AT Worship
Regular Worship Every Sunday
Sunday Morning Worship:
9:00 am
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Children's Sunday School:
10:30 am
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Adult Education:
10:30 am
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Attire: Come as you are.
Baptism
Baptism is the most central act of faith for a Christian. ​We acknowledge and celebrate baptism alongside our need for confession and blessing of forgiveness.​
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Those who aren't baptized are invited to participate in this time and hear these words as both a promise of what Christ has already accomplished on the Cross and as a witness to the day when you yourself are baptized and hear that promise spoken to you.
Singing
Singing is a regular part of worship. Luther said to sing is to pray twice. Our music varies from classic hymns to contemporary worship songs. We simply pick the music we feel will best aid the worship. ​You can follow the worship service and songs on the overhead screens or printed bulletins.
Scripture
Our faith is guided by the words of the Bible. Each week we spend time hearing the stories of Scripture, following the Revised Common Lectionary, a journey through Scripture shared by many Christians around the world.
Message
Scripture is important and with guidance and interpretation, we can better understand how it can apply directly to our lives and personal experiences. ​ The Pastor takes time during the service to help us hear the Good News in the Bible.
Communion
Offering
We collect a freewill offering to support the work of the congregation and the ministry of the Church. As a visitor, you are not expected to give, but may contribute if you desire.
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A portion of the offerings received go to the wider ministry in our area and around the world.
Prayers
Throughout the service, we offer our prayers to God. Sunday worship is primarily a service of praise and worship. Prayers are focused on giving thanks and praise to God, and lifting up
the needs of the congregation, the Church, the world, and all those in need.
All are welcome to come to the altar rail to partake in communion or receive a blessing. All Baptized Christians who have been instructed in the sacrament and believe Christ is present in, with, and under the bread and wine may commune.
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In pew communion is available if needed. Please see an usher before the service if you need special accommodations.
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Gluten-free wafers and grape juice are available for those who need it.
Special Services Throughout the Year
We have many special services throughout the year, celebrating the holidays of the Church. These services include Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.
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We also have services to bless animals, backpacks, and the harvest. We gather with other local churches for midweek Lenten worship during Lent.​