What to Expect
IRL - In real life...
Where do I park? At the end of the entrance driveway we have a spacious parking lot. Parking is never an issue!
What's a service like? Our services use a Lutheran liturgical format including hymns, prayers, Bible readings, a sermon and communion. The bulletin will guide you through the service. Most of what is spoken by the congregation is written there for your convenience. There are no secret words to know or multiple books to juggle.
What's the music like? We have a wide variety of high-quality music. Our Music Director plays piano and organ and sometimes we have piano/guitar/bass accompanied services. We use the music from the hymnal for congregational singing of hymns which can be contemporary or hundreds of years old.
How do people dress? It runs the gamut from dressy to very casual. Business casual is probably most typical.
What about my kids? We encourage families worshiping together. We hold children's time, led by the pastor or intern followed by a children's activity at the back of the church near the baptismal font. Parents of very young children are asked to accompany them during the activity. Activity bags are then available to take back to their seats when they have completed the activity. (This happens every Sunday except the first Sunday of each month.)
Can I take communion? We invite all people of God to the Lord's table as Jesus comes to us with the gift of forgiveness. The bread is gluten-free and will be placed in your hand by the Pastor. Individual cups of red wine or white grape juice are provided in trays held by communion assistants. Children who have not received communion instruction will receive a blessing.
How can I get connected? Be sure to sign the guest book by the main entrance with your email address. Ask to be put on our weekly newsletter email list. We have many activities for all ages and interests.
Virtually...
Where do I park? Right where you are! All you need is a computer or mobile phone and you can join from anywhere via live stream.
What's a service like? Our live stream service continues to be based on the same liturgical format and calendar. Download and follow the bulletin which includes all of the prayers, music and readings.
What's the music like? Music is more fun when we are together, but that doesn't stop us from trying. You'll hear live and pre-recorded music from our talented music staff and various choirs of voices, bells, plus guest artists.
How do people dress? Well, that's really up to you! Livestream life is considerably more causal.
What about my kids? We encourage families to worship together and also include a children's bulletin for each week. There is also a Sunday School program.
Can I take communion? Yes, we've made special adaptations to celebrate communion at home during our live stream services. The pastor will provide instructions.
How can I get connected? If you only view the livestream, we won't know you're there. But we'd like to greet you in any way you are comfortable. You can send us an e-mail, or call the office.
We'd love to hear from you! Join us soon.
Updated: Nov 16 2023