West Denmark Lutheran Church

Worship

Standing in the legacy of N.F.S. Grundtvig, a 19th century pastor, theologian, hymn writer, politician and social innovator, West Denmark blends traditional liturgy with a deep appreciation of the natural world and concern for social justice. Our worship style and space reflect those values. Clear glass windows overlook the wooded shores of Little Butternut Lake […]

Ministries

One of the distinguishing features of N.F.S. Grundtvig’s legacy is the emphasis placed on lifelong learning. We believe that God is self-revealing in the living Word of scripture, in human relationships and society, in the beauty, diversity and grandeur of the natural world. West Denmark offers learning experiences for all ages and has an intergenerational, […]

Events

Fish Boil Dinner A traditional Scandinavian Fish Boil is a visual as well as gustatory event – the new year’s first full moon, snowy woods, lights shining from the old schoolhouse windows, luminarias marking the path, crisp snow and hot coffee, a sudden blaze as the huge pots are brought to a cleansing boilover… It’s […]

Our Mission is to Experience, Celebrate, Live, and Share
the Good News of God in Christ Jesus.

Worship at West Denmark has moved out of the building.

Until we are able to sit next to each other and share fellowship and peace without the possibility of also sharing a dangerous virus, we have brought worship to this website. More components will be added in the days and weeks to come, so keep checking in on your faith community in diaspora.

Peace be with you in these quiet times.

Home-page-winter

Til Badet og Bordet,
(To Font and Table)
Til Bønnen og Ordet,
(To Prayer and Word)
Jeg Kalder Hver Søgende Sjæl.
(I Call Every Seeking Soul)

-Danish inscription on our early Church Bell

West Denmark is a safe place to worship, study, and build relationships with God and others, regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, or cultural backgrounds.