We are very glad you are here!!!
What to expect
When you arrive for in-person worship: Inside the main entrance you will find coat rooms to your left, and both stairs and an elevator to take you to the sanctuary level. You are welcome to take a seat out in the narthex(lobby) and worship from there, or enter the main worship space. An usher will offer you a printed service bulletin. You can also participate using the video screens at the front of the worship space as well. Please sit where ever you are comfortable. You are welcome to participate at whatever level feels good…actively singing/speaking the responses or just quietly taking it all in. Communion is offered weekly, and we have both bread and gluten free wafers, as well as wine and juice.
Worship FAQs
What should I wear? Something that you are comfortable in, and that will allow you to fully participate in the service…we have people wearing ties, we have people wearing hoodies, and everything in between
How long is the worship service? An hour to an hour and a half. Special services(Easter, or services with Baptisms) will likely be closer to an hour a half.
Starting time? Worship starts at 10 am, preservice music at around 9:50, and don’t worry if you are running a bit late, just come in and get settled when you arrive.
Are children welcome? Not only welcome but encouraged! Don’t worry if they fidget or aren’t perfectly quiet. We call it “making a joyful noise!” Sunday School and Confirmation classes are offered weekly beginning at 9:00 AM downstairs during the school year. There is also a dedicated space/play area for children and their families on the left up near the front of the sanctuary.
Will I/we be singled out? No! We never put any visitors on the spot.
What about communion? We celebrate communion every Sunday and you are welcome to participate. Everyone is welcome to either commune or receive a blessing. Immanuel and the ELCA in general practices open communion, which means anyone is welcome to
Am I required to sing? No! You can choose to participate or not, and you don’t have to be a trained musician to participate. Feel free to listen or join in!
Am I expected to give an offering? Offerings are purely optional. If you choose to give, an offering plate is passed through the pews during worship and there is also an offering plate in the back of the church. We appreciate any support for the ministries we engage in!
Will I be asked to make any commitments? No! Any participation you might like in any of our groups or activities is optional. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask any member or the pastor about opportunities!
Where can I learn more? You can always call our church office during office hours, Monday and Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm for our office administrator or Monday and Thursday from 10:00am-6:00pm for our pastor. If we’re not there, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible!