honoring the past,
embracing the future
Join us for our thriving Sunday worship service!
It is filled with inspiring music, engaging lay participation, and
thoughtful reflections on lectionary texts.
Sunday Schedule:
8:30 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School
10:00 a.m. – Worship 11:00 a.m. – Coffee and Fellowship
At West Denmark, in true Grundtvigian style, our worship services blend traditional liturgy with a deep sense of appreciation of the natural world and concern for social justice. As we gather in our serene sanctuary overlooking Little Butternut Lake, we find inspiration in the peacefulness of nature, which deepens our connection to God and each other. New hymns mix with old, the ancient words of worship are sung even as we explore new inspirations and new ways of hearing and experiencing Christ’s advent among us.
All are welcome! Whether you might be seeking a church to join or just want to check us out, you’re sure to encounter our eagerness to welcome!
We are in the midst of a sacred journey through the Season of Lent as we reflect on the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. It’s about rediscovering a framework for a life of faith and service—in times like these.
Wednesdays in Lent continue on March 4, 11, 18 and 25—all with a soup supper at 6:00 p.m. and service at 7:00 p.m., using “Holden Evening Prayer” as the order of worship. Members of the congregation are providing the refections on the Lord’s Prayer.
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 1, 2026
Our parish associate, Christy Wetzig, preached a sermon about the “Sermon on the Mount.”
Here’s an except:
Jesus begins with grace. He calls us to full participation in the new kingdom of heaven. We’re called to a life of righteousness and pursuit of justice; we’re called to turn the other cheek and pray for our enemies and give them our cloaks; and he knows it’s way too much to ask. He knows we will mess this up. He knows it’s impossible. That’s why he opens with “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God.” He’s reminding us that we bring nothing to this beautiful, impossible kingdom. But, to those who open their hands, saying, “I have nothing to offer,” he puts into their empty hands the key to the kingdom of God.
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
January 25, 2026
Our interim pastor, the Rev. Shawn Mai preached a sermon titled “The Kingdom of God Has Come Near.”
Here’s an excerpt:
“These are perilous times. As human beings, we absorb the tensions around us, often without awareness. Even if we choose to avoid the news and social media, anxiety and tension permeate the air.
This community is crucial now more than ever. Our gathering in liturgy, coffee hours, sharing peace, song, and simply sitting together in this sacred space helps us regulate our emotions and find our grounding amidst the chaos.These are perilous times. As human beings, we absorb the tensions around us, often without awareness. Even if we choose to avoid the news and social media, anxiety and tension permeate the air.
This community is crucial now more than ever. Our gathering in liturgy, coffee hours, sharing peace, song, and simply sitting together in this sacred space helps us regulate our emotions and find our grounding amidst the chaos.”
read the full sermon here
Christmas Eve
December 24 – 3:30 p.m.
Our Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols was a joy to experience. The sanctuary was full. Lay members of the congregation read the lessons in English and Danish. The Children’s Choir, directed by Jenni Tretsven, sang “Bells are Ringing.” The West Denmark Choir, directed by Harry Johansen, performed “A La Nanita Nana” (J. R. Gomis, arr. Norman Luboff). And the postlude, a special arrangement of “Joy to the World” for organ (Chuck Parsons) and piano (Chris Johansen), brought the congregation to its feet in applause!
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Christy Wetzig, our parish associate and frequent preacher shared a reflection on the Christmas story. Here’s an excerpt:
“God with us” is a sort of metamorphosis in reverse, a butterfly furling its wings and spinning itself a chrysalis in which to rearrange its organs and emerge a homely caterpillar. God the Infinite Creator and Eternal Sustainer of the Universe, compressed, furled, crammed, into the fragile, soft skin of a baby.