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Here are a few answers!
What is it like?
Visitors continue to describe the atmosphere as both "friendly" and "welcoming." We are passionate about growing in our faith and living out our faith together– all are welcome to dive in as they are, where they are, and anticipating where the Jesus will lead us next!
What about my kids?
We welcome people of all ages– children are welcomed fully into the life of the congregational community, including at our Sunday morning and Wednesday evening worship services. You can find more information about our ministries to and with kids here.
Where do I park?
Parking is accessible all around the church campus– find a spot and come on in!
What doors do I enter through?
For Sunday morning worship, you are invited to enter through 2, 3, or 4 (door 4 is handicap accessible). For Wednesday night programming, the best doors would be door 3 or 4 (door 4 is handicap accessible).
What do I wear?
Folks typically wear casual clothes (t-shirt and jeans/shorts) all the way up to the dressier, "Sunday Best."
- What is Holy Communion?
- In the Lutheran Tradition, Holy Communion is one of the two sacraments that God gives to comfort, strengthen, and empower God's people. In Martin Luther's Small Catechism, he describes it as "the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ himself for us Christians to eat and to drink." In other words, Jesus promises to show up– to be present with us and for us. Where Jesus is, forgiveness, renewal, and new life comes into the picture!
- Who can receive Holy Communion?
- Each and every week, when offering Communion Instructions, the Presiding Minister says the words, "God calls all people to this table to share in God's food." All are welcome to receive God's gift of Holy Communion. We recognize and understand some prefer to wait until they and/or their children are baptized before receiving communion. In such cases, they are invited to come forward to receive a blessing from a Pastor or Deacon.
- How do you offer Holy Communion?
- We have gluten and gluten free wafers available. We also have wine and grape juice available. As you come forward, the Presiding Minister will offer you a wafer or blessing as requested. Then you are welcome to walk to the Communion Assistants and you can either take a pre-filled cup with grape juice or an empty cup, which the communion assistant will fill with wine. All empty cups may then be placed in baskets at the end of each of the front rows before returning to your seat.
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