Hotdish, Casserole, Hotpot, Potluck, Buffet 

While we do have a couple of sign-in opportunities (snacks or upcoming events, for example), we won't pressure you to sign up for anything. We'll give you the chance to quietly let us know if you want to stay connected, and we keep track of attendance to help us manage our resources.

You are welcome to simply come, sit, and observe; we won't ask you to make a spectacle of yourself. We might, however, extend a friendly welcome! 

God knows humans all struggle with learning how to love each other. We need support, because we all continuously fail to treat our fellow human with kindness and respect. At Grace of God, we try our best to show grace and care to our fellow human - and while we too may fail sometimes, we are encouraged to try again knowing that we forgive each other and are forgiven by God's saving grace.

It's a joy to hear kids in the church, learning about the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present God who loves them. It's wonderful to see them jostling, and asking, and growing, and ... just being kids together with the rest of God's children. Parents are encouraged to sit near the front of church so that little ones can better see and hear what is going on in worship.

No matter what your relationship with the Bible is - skeptical? seeking? steadfast? - you can grow in scholarship and understanding of yourself in relation to God's Word. There are historical references, parables, nuances, lessons, warnings, truths -  gifts of knowledge and faith in the Book God wrote for us to know. We promise to do all we can so you can learn about your Savior, at your pace. 

All of us have been in uncertain situations where we might feel out of place. We hope you can see yourself in our growing family at Grace of God. Know that you are welcome. Our church is growing, too - which means that there are opportunities to get involved doing something you love. 

On any given Sunday you may see jeans and ties, skirts and t-shirts. Whether you're in your "Sunday Best" or "Sunday Rest," when a person dresses out of love for God, your appearance is acceptable to God . . . and to us.

By taking the Lord's Supper (Eucharist, or Communion) at a church, with a congregation, you are confessing that you 1) agree with what this congregation teaches and 2) understand what God says about the Lord's Supper in his Word. 

God has laid out some very specific directions - and warnings! - about the Eucharist. Since only God knows what is privately inside your heart, in our public worship we default to allowing people who have publicly confessed their faith (through church membership with us). Of course we desire every soul to benefit from and receive the Lord's blessings through this sacrament, so we want everyone who participates to be rightly prepared. We ask that anyone who is not a member of Grace of God Lutheran Church speak with the pastor BEFORE they take communion. 

Members of Grace of God freely bring offerings to thank God for the providence he has shown humanity, and the forgiveness he has given to us. Our guests are welcome, but certainly not expected, to contribute.

After the sermon, we make a point in the service to gather offerings so that our worship may include bringing (monetary) gifts to God. God doesn't dictate the amount that should be brought. Scripture only teaches that our offerings should reflect our belief that everything we have is a gift from God. 

Not every offering is calculated through financial gifts, though - we all give thanks to God based on what he has given us: through our prayers, gifts of time, offering of talents, or a portion of treasures. 

We welcome anyone to attend worship here! Membership is not required. We would hope for anyone who does attend to become a member, though. Why? What is a "member"?

Membership in our congregation doesn't come with Annual Dues or Required Responsibilities; we don't have places in the worship service where we stand up and 'testify,' nor are there secret initiations of any sort. Rather, being a member of this church means publicly professing that we hold the same faith.

Persons wishing to become members discuss biblical doctrine and the Christian faith in depth with our pastor, and may request membership after having those discussions. Membership is required for service in certain leadership positions. Contact our pastor for more details.