Question 1

What Time is Your Sunday Worship?

Accepted Answer

We have two worship services. From September to May, they are at 8:30 am & 11 am with Sunday School for all generations happening between services, beginning at 9:40 am. During the Summer they are at 8:30 am and 10:30 am with summer brunches or fellowship between services.

Question 2

Where is Silverdale Lutheran Church?

Accepted Answer

We’re located in Silverdale’s Ridgetop neighborhood at 11701 Ridgepoint Drive NW, just across from the gas station and veterinary clinic. Our digital sign is visible from Ridgetop Blvd.

Question 3

Do You Have Parking?

Accepted Answer

Abundant parking is available on most Sundays. Overflow parking is available for special Sundays, Easter, and Christmas (across the street at the Ridgetop Animal Hospital or Peninsula Psychological Center).

Question 4

What Time Should I Arrive for Worship?

Accepted Answer

People generally show up 10 or 15 minutes before the service starts; however, stragglers are totally welcome. During the summer, we offer brunch (by donation) between services at 10 am.

Question 5

When You Arrive?

Accepted Answer

A greeter will be at the main entrance to greet you and can answer any questions you may have. When you enter the worship space, an usher will hand you a bulletin that contains the order of worship—it’s very easy for visitors to follow along as everything is printed out!

Question 6

Accessibility

Accepted Answer

Our church building is wheelchair accessible. We have automatic door openers installed on the front entrance and also on the doors leading to the restrooms near the Fellowship Hall. Ask the usher if you’d like a large-print bulletin or hearing assistance device to use during worship.

Question 7

What Should I Wear?

Accepted Answer

Whatever you wear, you will be welcome. Some people like to dress up a bit at Silverdale Lutheran Church, while others prefer to be very casual. On any given Sunday you’ll see jeans, dress shirts, t-shirts, Seahawk/Mariner Jerseys, suits, and dresses.

Question 8

Do You Have Childcare?

Accepted Answer

Yes—nursery care is available during worship for children newborn to 4 years of age. We love having all ages in worship, but children may attend Kids’ Word during the readings and sermon at the late service. Kids’ Word is a supervised way for young children to hear the stories of God’s love at their level.

Question 9

Do You Have Sunday School?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have Sunday School classes for children and adults. Registration for youth Sunday school classes will be open in August. Sunday school is for pre-K through high school meets in the Gathering Place [the other big building on campus]. Adult Sunday School meets in the Fellowship Hall between services. Sunday school meets almost every week but does take breaks during major holidays and during the summer.

Question 10

What Does Lutheran” Mean?

Accepted Answer

We are a Christian church; “Lutheran” is an adjective that describes our history and convictions. Our core message is that our relationship with God—forgiveness, peace, and salvation, is not earned by good deeds, but is a free gift of God’s grace that we receive through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

Question 11

Do You Worship Martin Luther?

Accepted Answer

No, Martin Luther was an ordinary person, as we like to say, a “sainted sinner” just like all of us. Our church has “Luther” in our name because we are part of a movement he started in the 16th century called the Reformation. Luther did not start a new church or religion. We claim to be part of the one authentic and universal church that started with the original followers of Jesus.

Question 12

Why Does Your Worship Require So Much Participation by the Congregation?

Accepted Answer

In our worship, we think of God as the “audience” and ourselves as the “performers.” Think about learning to play an instrument. It takes some practice, and our worship service is a little like that. We use a format for our service that pays homage to the earliest years of Christianity, and most of the words we speak and sing are directly from the Bible or based on scripture. For a much more in-depth answer to this question, see SLC Basics Class (Talk 15 Worship Process).

Question 13

Can You Explain a Little Bit About the Flow of Your Worship Service?

Accepted Answer

The first part of our service Gathers us together and prepares us to hear the scriptures and sermons. After the time of the Word when we hear scripture and the sermon, we have time to respond to the good news by proclaiming our belief, praying, and giving an offering that symbolizes our giving of our whole lives to God. Then we move to the Meal (Communion) and finish with a blessing and final song that sends us out into our daily lives. For a more in-depth explanation of our worship process and content, see SLC Basics Class (Talk 16 - Worship Content Part 1).

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