worship at peace lutheran church

As a faith community we gather for worship seeking God. It is through Bible readings, music, thought-provoking messages, prayers, and in the bread and wine of communion that we encounter Christ and are renewed. 

All worship services invite you to come as you are (no dress code)
and to participate in Holy Communion. 

Worship Times:
Contemporary Praise Service: 9:00 am
This service features an amplified praise band (guitars, drums, song leaders), contemporary songs, and a more casual feel with the same Bible verses and sermon as the traditional service. Communion is shared by intinction (dipping the bread into the wine or grape juice).
Gluten free bread is available. 
Children are always welcome in worship and a special time and message are provided for them. Younger children are also welcome to visit our nursery.
Sunday School for all ages: 10:15 am
more information is on the Sunday School page
Traditional Liturgical Worship: 11:15 am (10:45 in the summer)
This service has traditional hymns, organ or piano music, and uses the Lutheran Book of Worship and a traditional worship structure. Communion is shared at the altar with individual bread and cups. Gluten free bread is available.
Children are welcome at this service, too!
​While "traditional," this service is by no means "stuffy."
Both services follow the format of Gathering, Word, Meal and Sending - see below - and include music, scripture, a message and fellowship. 
Child care in our nursery is also available during all worship services. 
There is no Sunday School during the summer.

Regular Worship Services 
Contemporary Praise Service: 9:00am
Sunday School for all ages: 10:15am
Liturgical Worship Service: 11:15am
child care is available at all services

​There will be one service at 10am on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

WHAT IS LUTHERAN WORSHIP LIKE?
Lutheran worship typically uses the following format:

Gathering

During the opening part of worship, we offer a song, a greeting through scripture, and also a welcoming word.  We confess our sins, along with our brothers and sisters, and we are offered forgiveness.  We also pray a Prayer of the Day together.  This part of the service can be brief or extended, depending on the time in the church year.

Word

Here, we listen to the word of God.  The first reading typically comes from the Old Testament.  Next, we read a Psalm responsively.  The second reading comes from the New Testament.  Next, the Gospel is read, from the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John.  After the Gospel, the pastor or guest preacher delivers a message reflective of the readings for the day.  The Word also includes the prayers of the people.

Meal

During the Meal, we come together as a community to thank God for the sacrifice he made in Christ and share in the Communion meal.
We hear Christ's words of institution and say the Lord's Prayer.  We come together at the altar to share in the body and blood of Christ.

Sending

At this point in worship, we are commissioned to "go in Christ" in love and service through a benediction and sending hymn or song.