Visitor INFORMATION

Welcome to the Grace Lutheran family of faith!
We gather together in worship, discipleship, and mission. The church is the center of our life together as a people of God and is the experience of God's grace. Through worship God encounters us in Word and Sacrament, nourishes our faith, stimulates our spiritual growth, and strengthens us for ministry in daily living. We intentionally seek to provide specific opportunities to put our faith into action through worship, music, education, fellowship, and stewardship.
We seek to minister to all within the community in which we reside.

I encourage you to engage with any of our ministries or programs, and hope you find our worship inspiring and welcoming.
Please reach out to me for pastoral assistance or answers to any questions.
~Pastor Nathan Strong

Sunday Worship is the heartbeat that feeds our life together as a Christian community. Here we learn about God's blessing and forgiveness extended to all people. We listen to the stories that have nurtured and shaped our faith. We share a meal that makes God present to us at a table wide enough for everyone to find a place. We are sent out into the world to love and serve our neighbors.

Our worship is traditional in the sense that it takes its shape and purpose from the traditions that Christians, and in particular Lutherans, have followed for centuries. At the same time, it is contemporary in the sense that our words, our songs and our prayers reflect the many cultures and concerns that surround us - both locally and globally.

Everyone is welcome in our worship, and invited to join in as they feel able and led. We know that some families prefer to worship together, and others would prefer to leave their youngest children in childcare. A family friendly room is available during worship so that families may engage in worship while caring for young children in a way that works best for them each Sunday morning.

FAQs:

Q: What should I wear?
A: People come to Grace from all walks of life, and you can see it in the way they dress. God accepts you as you are, not as you're dressed.

Q: Are kids welcome? Is child care available during the service?
A: Children are always welcome at Grace. A family friendly room is available for families with young children to use during worship. The service is available in this room via television monitor and there are age appropriate toys available in a comfortable atmosphere.

Q: Will I have to introduce myself?
A: Relax and be yourself - you won't be asked to stand and say your name. You can expect to be greeted warmly when you walk in the door and following each service there is an opportunity to meet others while enjoying coffee and snacks in Fellowship Hall.

Q: What happens at a typical worship service?
A: Worship at Grace follows the ELCA calendar, celebrating the story of God's love for all creation (including us!). Each week we take time to gather, listen to God's Word, share holy communion, and depart in service as we begin a the new week. Words for all songs and congregational responses are displayed on monitors in the front of the sanctuary. If you prefer to follow along on your device, the entire worship bulletin is available for download from our website.

Q: When do I stand or sit? Do I have to stand?
A: The worship leader will invite you to stand and sit throughout the service, as you are able.

Q: Will I have to sing in worship?
A: Grace has a strong tradition of singing hymns in worship. You are invited to join in singing as you feel comfortable.

Q: Do I have to put money in the offering plate?
A: You don't have to give anything. Offering is an opportunity to share your abundance as you see fit. It is a way to acknowledge the many gifts that God has given us. If you do share a gift, it will be used for God's work in the neighborhood and shared with brothers and sisters in need across the nation and around the world.

Donations may be shared during worship services, in the offering box in the Narthex, or online by clicking 'give' on the home page of this website.

Q: Do I have to be Lutheran to take communion?
A: At Grace, anyone who desires to encounter the real presence of God is welcome to come forward for communion. You don't have to be a member and you don't even have to be Lutheran.

Q: What do I do at communion?
A: Ushers will guide you when to come to the altar. You will receive a piece of bread and an individual plastic cup of wine or grape juice. Gluten free wafers are available on request. Once you have received the bread and wine, place the empty cup in the basket at the end of the first row and return to your seat.

Q: More questions?
A: Ask anyone at the service or email the Pastor.