Worship

Sunday morning worship is at 9:30am.
Join us in-person or online!

224 W Benton Street
Leavenworth, WA 98826

Parking: we do not have a parking lot. Free street parking is available on both sides of Benton Street. Parking can be challenging during peak tourism seasons (especially weekends in December and summer). Allow time to park and find your way.

what to expect

Worship is the heartbeat of our community.
We gather in God’s radical welcome extended to all people.
We consider stories that have nurtured the faith of ancestors.
We share a meal with God at a table with a place for everyone.
We are sent into the world to love and serve our neighbors.

Our worship is traditional in the sense that it takes its shape and purpose from ancient traditions that Christians have followed for centuries. At the same time, our worship is contemporary in the sense that our words, songs, and prayers reflect the world around us, locally and globally.

frequently asked questions

Will I have to introduce myself?

Relax and be yourself – you won’t be expected to stand and say your name. You will be greeted warmly when you walk in the door and can take a disposable name tag, (which we encourage you to re-use if you come back). And we’d love for you to enjoy coffee and/or treats after worship!

What happens at a typical worship service?

Worship at Faith follows an ancient pattern as we celebrate the story of God’s love for us and all creation. Each week we Gather, receive God’s Word, share a small Meal of bread (or gluten-free cracker) and wine (or grape juice), and are Sent to love God’s world.

Are kids welcome?
Is there childcare during the service?

Children are certainly welcome at Faith. Even though our floorboards creak and it can feel like everyone hears everything, we welcome the wiggles and giggles that come with embodied worship! We aren’t able to provide childcare during worship and we encourage families to worship together.

How do I know what’s going to happen during the service?

You’ll be given a bulletin (or, a step-by-step worship guide) when you enter. The bulletin will tell you everything you need to know, with blurbs in the margins about why we do certain things in worship.

What should I wear?

People come to Faith from all walks of life, and you can see it in the way we dress. Some of us love to go out and experience creation before and/or after worship (including the pastor), so you may notice casual as well as more formal attire. Be assured that God accepts you as you are, not as you’re dressed.

When do I stand or sit?
Do I have to stand?

The worship leader may invite you to assume postures of attention throughout the service. Feel free to experiment with prayerful postures in worship.

Will I have to sing in worship?

Faith Lutheran has a strong tradition of singing hymns in worship. Martin Luther himself said, “when you sing you pray twice.” You are invited to join in singing when you feel comfortable. Songs may be new and old. Don’t worry about singing “pretty” — a joyful noise is a good noise, in tune or not!

Do I have to put money in the offering plate?

Offering is a chance to give from our abundance and to acknowledge the many gifts that God has given us. No gift is required; if you do share a gift, you can be sure it will be used for God’s work in the community and shared with siblings in need, locally and globally.

Do I have to be Lutheran to take communion?

At Faith Lutheran, 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; you don’t need to be a certain age; you don’t have to even be Lutheran. All are welcome at the table, which is set by God.