Visiting our church for the first time?
We know that visiting a church for the first time can feel overwhelming, and we hope that you will find helpful answers here about what it is like to visit Peace With Christ.
Don’t see an answer to your question? Please give our office a call at (970) 226-4721. Whether you want additional information about practical details like parking and what to wear, or you would like to explore deeper questions about theology and faith, we are always happy to talk.
You can just show up! There is no need to make a reservation or to call beforehand. We have space for you, and we often have people just show up.
However, if you feel more comfortable if you talked with us before arriving, please reach out to our office at (970) 226-4721.
Even if you don’t talk with us before coming, you are welcome at Peace With Christ.
You will arrive at Peace With Christ in our narthex – a room outside of our worship area (sanctuary). Our worship services are held in the sanctuary and our fellowship and education events are held in the fellowship hall.
If you are here for a worship service, an usher will hand you a bulletin, and you can find a seat in whatever pew you like. Our pastor will also often greet you before the service.
We have long, cushioned benches with backs on them called pews.
You are welcome to sit in any pew you prefer. On some Sundays, we may have a few pews in the front reserved for groups observing a special occasion like a baptism.
Worship consists of readings from our holy book called the Bible, an explanation of those readings (sermon), prayers, and singing. At most of our worship services, the congregation confesses its wrongdoings (sin) and receives forgiveness. We also observe a small, ritual meal called Holy Communion at most of our services. At some of our worship services, an individual may receive a ritual application of water called Holy Baptism.
Our worship services follow an ancient and set pattern. We call this the “Liturgy.” You will find that our worship services are reverent. We believe that God comes to us at worship – that’s a holy thing, so we treat it that way.
Even though our worship services are reverent, you will find that they are also not “stuffy” or irrelevant. Worship is heartfelt and can even be surprising.
Worship services are led by an organ.
You are welcome to participate in the worship service to the extent that you feel comfortable. You do not need to sing any hymns or speak the creed or any other responses.
In general, it is polite to stand when the rest of the congregation stands and to sit when they sit, if you are able. However, if you are unable to stand or feel uncomfortable standing for the portions of the worship service when we stand, you are free to remain seated.
If you are not a communicant member of a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregation, we ask that you speak with the pastor before receiving communion at our altar. We make this request out of love for you and your spiritual well-being.
If you are unable to receive communion at our altar, simply remain seated during the communion distribution.
We will not call special attention to you as a visitor. You will not be asked to stand up or introduce yourself.
There is no cost to attend our worship services.
We have an offering box at the entrance into the narthex. If you wish to contribute to our ministry, you may leave a contribution there but this is not expected or required.
We welcome communicant members of sister congregations in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) to receive communion at our altar.
If you are not a communicant member of an LCMS congregation, we ask that you speak with the pastor before receiving communion. We make this request out of love for you and your spiritual well-being.
If you are unable to receive communion at our altar, simply remain seated during the communion distribution.
There’s no dress code at Peace With Christ. Some people prefer jeans and casual attire, while others choose to wear suits or dresses. We care about your presence, not your clothing.
Yes! Peace With Christ welcomes children. We have many child-focused programs like Sunday School, Catechism Class, and Youth Group.
Children are always welcome in worship at Peace With Christ. We want our children to worship with us, so they can hear the Word of God and learn the life of faith.
We understand that children can be restless and noisy. That’s okay! If you feel like you need to step outside to calm your child, however, you can take them into the area outside of our worship area or our nursery. You can still hear the service in both locations.
Peace With Christ has an onsite parking lot. Handicapped parking is available.
We have a men’s and women’s restroom (with changing tables in both) in the hallway between the kitchen and the fellowship hall.
How to Find us
Our Church Community Serves all of Northern Colorado
We are located at 1412 W Swallow Rd in Fort Collins, CO, just west of Rocky Mountain High School.
Our church worship services are at 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. and are about an hour and 15 minutes long.
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