I’m New
Welcome! We’re Glad You’re Here.
Maybe you’re brand new to the Christian faith and have never set foot in a church. Maybe you’re new to the area and looking for a church home. Perhaps you want to think about life’s most important questions: Why am I here? Where am I going? Maybe you’re looking for ways to give back. Or maybe you’re not entirely sure why you’re here at all.
Whatever has brought you to St. Philip the Deacon, please know this: we are delighted that you’ve found us. We’re pretty sure that—no matter what has drawn you to this place—you’ll find others who are here for similar reasons.
If you have questions, feel free to contact the Church Office, reach out to a staff member, stop by our office during the week, or visit our Welcome Desks before or after any weekend worship service.
You’ll learn a bit about St. Philip the Deacon in the pages of our website, but we hope we’ll have a chance to meet you personally. We look forward to learning more about you—and what brought you here.
New Member Orientation
We hold one-hour New Member Orientation regularly throughout the year. These brief, informal sessions provide an opportunity to learn more about our Lutheran faith tradition, meet other families considering membership and discover ways to share in the life of this faith community. Register for an upcoming session here.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I come to visit, where should I enter the church building?
During the week, come to our Office Entrance on the west side of the church and someone will be in the office to greet you. During weekend services, you can enter through any of the church entrances.
What should I wear to services?
People wear a variety of things, but generally “business casual” describes what most people wear to worship. But dressing up or coming casual are also perfect. Come as you are.
Do I need to go to a class before I worship at St. Philip the Deacon?
Absolutely not. Everyone is welcome to worship here whether you’ve been attending church your whole life, or whether this is your first time visiting a congregation.
Do I need to be Lutheran to attend services or to join the church?
Not at all. At St. Philip the Deacon, we’re Christians first, and Lutherans second. While we’re grateful for our Lutheran heritage, and believe it has much to offer the world, we also are humbled and grateful that our congregation is made up of people from all kinds of non-Lutheran traditions.
Christian Wisdom
“We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.”
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
