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648 W Ash
September-April
10:00 AM
We're a Parish, which means we have TWO buildings of worship! Our "summer" worship is at the Valley church and our "winter" worship returns to the town church, St. John's. Please call or message us on Facebook if you have any question about where and when we worship!
We're a Parish, which means we have TWO buildings of worship! Our "summer" worship is at the Valley church and our "winter" worship returns to the town church, St. John's. Please call or message us on Facebook if you have any question about where and when we worship!
1844 Old Hwy 95 Rd
May-August
9:00 AM
Thinking about coming? What can you expect?
Thinking about coming? What can you expect?
Worship styles and languages vary widely across the ELCA’s nearly 9,000 congregations. Within that diversity, there are common elements of worship. Those elements include gathering words and music, sharing the word of God through Bible readings and a sermon, receiving Holy Communion, and delivering a sending blessing. (elca.org).
ELCA stands for "Evangelic Lutheran Church of America", but that should not be confused with 'conservative Evangelicals'. That's not who we are! You will not see the worship styles. Please see our "What We Believe" page for more information about that.
Genesee Lutheran Parish IS a "liturgical" church, which means it's going to feel very familiar to someone who has attended any Protestant or Catholic church. Service leaflets guide the congregation through the service. There's a lot of "communal" reading, but that is not "cultish chanting". Visitors will be welcomed and will always be given an invitation to share a pew or be given assistance.
What is MOST important is that you feel comfortable, and are given a chance to feel the Holy Spirit. Don't wanna stand/sit/kneel in some sort of religious gymnastics exercise? That's fine. Several of us don't like that either!
Meet Our Synod Authorized Ministers!
Due to financial situations (which church doesn't have that? ), we do not currently have an ordained Pastor leading worship. To deal with that, we have THREE lay ministers! Here's some information about them and what they do:
Jennifer Parkins
Jennifer Parkins
Paul Collins
Paul Collins
Paul freely admits to having the shortest time within the Parish (and within Protestantism as well). He teaches middle school in Moscow, ID but you'll also see him lugging his camera bag around in pursuit of "nature and rural" photography.
What is most important to worship for him is Communion- gathering together at the Lord's Table. He was raised in a very different belief system, so the inclusion and participation of breaking the bread and sharing the fruit of the vine (in wine or juice form) is what is the core of his religious practice. He believes strongly that the Celebration of Communion should be a weekly practice! And undoubtedly that Christ welcomes ALL to the table.
Rosanna Cartwright
Rosanna Cartwright
As Lutherans, we believe that we're all ministers of God's love. I've recently had the honor of being trained to serve this community as a Lay Minister.
I believe God calls me to express my faith through creativity. Whether preparing a sermon, arranging our worship space, or planning activities, I'm always looking for new ways to experience the sacred together. One of my greatest joys is connecting with children and exploring questions about life as a Follower of Christ through their eyes.
I love meeting and learning from people! Join me after worship for a warm beverage or give me a call any time! Blessings!
-In my experience, not all churches are very welcoming. Am I welcome in the ELCA?
Welcome is what our church strives for. We recognize that there are groups and communities of people who have been hurt by experiences with church. They have been made to feel that they cannot be their God-given selves in church settings. The ELCA is continually working toward reconciliation and to share our fundamental belief that God’s love and grace are limitless and for everyone.
-How does someone become a Lutheran?
-How does someone become a Lutheran?
People who identify as Lutherans are those who actively practice their faith in the Lutheran tradition or who have joined a Lutheran congregation through membership. Becoming a member is a way of expressing one’s long-term commitment to the life and work of the church. It also expresses a commitment of resources to sustain the work of the congregation as well as the national and global church.
-Who attends church in the ELCA? Can anyone join?
-Who attends church in the ELCA? Can anyone join?
People who identify as Lutherans are those who actively practice their faith in the Lutheran tradition or who have joined a Lutheran congregation through membership. Becoming a member is a way of expressing one’s long-term commitment to the life and work of the church. It also expresses a commitment of resources to sustain the work of the congregation as well as the national and global church.
-What [do Lutherans] have in common with other Christians?
-What [do Lutherans] have in common with other Christians?
The ELCA has established “full communion” agreements with six Protestant denominations: the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Reformed Church in America, the United Church of Christ, the Moravian Church in America (Northern and Southern Provinces), The Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Church. These agreements mean that we share enough essential understanding to participate in common mission. We exchange clergy and encourage opportunities to work together toward justice and peace. We acknowledge that differences remain, but we can talk about these, learn from each other, challenge each other and just agree to disagree.
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