Worship at First Lutheran is the heart of what we do together. We gather weekly for an hour set aside to be with God and each other. We expect that the Spirit of God will refresh us and challenge us. We look forward to the ancient liturgy that moves us into communion with God while also looking for a contemporary word that meets us where we live and work.
Currently we offer two services:
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship
- "God Give us Life" (1st Sunday of the month)
Every worship includes Holy Communion. We practice "open communion" here. Everyone present is welcome to the Table of Our Lord to receive his real presence in a holy mystery.
Our Worship is led by several lay leaders in addition to Pastor. We believe that such participation strengthens our worship life. Preaching is Biblical, contemporary and follows the Lectionary so that we get a variety of texts throughout the year to ponder and reflect upon.
Children and Worship
How much are children capable of doing in worship? That's a good question. We should add one more question to it: How much do we expect our children to do in worship? If we expect nothing, they'll comply. If we expect that they can do much in worship, they will gladly respond. Children like being included.
When we take a child to a ball game, we spend time explaining what's going on, what the rules are, and what to expect next. What we do in worship is profound and deserves explanation as well. Children love the drama that liturgy brings to their lives. It speaks to their imagination as well as their sense. It's up to us to expect that they are a vital part of worship and encourage it.