Worship

At the heart of our life together is our gathering for worship to glorify and praise God. We hear God's Word of unconditional love for us and receive the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion for the gift of new life. This refreshes and renews us to serve God in the World. Our worship is enriched each week through wonderful music. We gather each Sunday to encounter a God who loves the world, experience God's story, taste the Lord's meal, pray for those in need, and be sent into a world hungry for hope. Our Worship is Liturgical. The liturgy is a treasure of our Christian heritage and Lutheran tradition. The words and music change seasonally to reflect the church year. We hope you will find a depth of purpose and meaning in these ancient rhythms.

Holy Communion is celebrated the first and third Sundays of every month and on festival days. All are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

All children are always encouraged to worship with us! However, we offer a nursery on the second floor near the restroom for children age 4 and younger and one of their parents during the worship time.

At First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chambersburg, we love praising our Risen Savior through our music programs. We are delighted to provide a variety of music programs. Our Worship is Musical. We celebrate the gift of music with our beautiful pipe organ and amazing instrumentalists and vocalists. In worship, we experience the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition by singing songs of many generations. Our Worship is Biblical. We encounter God's story in worship through fresh and relevant preaching that connects the stories of our faith with application for daily living. We don't claim to have all the answers, but we hope that you will find that your story is a part of God's story.

Children are always welcome in worship! Having children of all ages in worship means they are right where they are meant to be. As members of the family of God, they are in the process of learning how to worship, just like the rest of us. Children may pick up a children's worship bag on the way into worship. During the service all children are invited to come forward for a children's message. They need to hear that they are part of God's story and that God's promise is for them. All children who have been baptized may receive Holy Communion and may come forward with their parents during the serving of Communion, or parents may choose to have them receive a spoken Communion, or parents may choose to have them receive a spoking blessing.

First Lutheran offers a variety of accommodations and options in order to enhance your worship experience.Our sanctuary is air-conditioned for your comfort. The building meets ADA standards and is fully wheelchair-accessible, with ramp entrances, an automatic door at the west end of the building, and elevator service. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available upon entrance to the sanctuary. We also offer large-print bulletins for those with visual impairments and amplification devices for those who are hard of hearing. Home communion and visitation are provided to those who are unable to attend services. Please inform a greeter, member, or pastor if you are in need of additional assistance to facilitate a meaningful worship experience.