FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Arlington Heights, IL

      

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions regarding Faith Lutheran Church and the teachings of the Lutheran Faith in general.

As a visitor, will I be introduced during the service?
Are there accommodations for families with young children?
Are the facilities handicap-accessible?
Are there accommodations for the hearing and visually impaired?
Will I be required to give an offering?
Who may take Communion?
How do I become a member of Faith Lutheran Church?

As a visitor, will I be introduced during the service?
No.  It is not our practice to have visitors stand during the service and be introduced.  However, at the beginning of the 8:30 and 11:00 services, everyone is encouraged to stand and greet one another. [Back to top]

Are there accommodations for families with young children?
Yes.  The last two pews in the sanctuary are available for families with small children in case the need arises to exit in order to attend to their needs.  A nursery is also available.  Activity bags are also available to keep little hands busy. [Back to top]

Are the facilities handicap-accessible?
Yes.  There are reserved parking spaces in the south parking lot, and a wheelchair ramp is located on the  south side of the building. [Back to top]

Are there accommodations for the hearing and visually impaired?
Yes.  Large print bulletins are available.   Unfortunately, help for the hearing impaired is not yet available.  Please ask an usher for assistance. [Back to top]

Will I be required to give an offering?
No.  An offering plate is passed during the service, but giving is strictly voluntary.  If you are a visitor, you are our guest. [Back to top]

Who may take Communion?
All are invited who are baptized, repentant of their sins and believe that our Lord Jesus Christ is truly present with His body and blood in the eating and drinking of bread and wine in His Supper. [Back to top]

How do I become a member of Faith Lutheran Church?
We extend the Sacrament of Baptism to all who have not been baptized - infants, children, youth and adults.
We Invite those adults who are looking for a church home to our Living Discipleship class.  Upon Completion of this class you may join Faith in one of the following ways:

Rite of Confirmation - for those who have never been confirmed in the Lutheran Church.
Letter of Transfer - for those wishing to transfer their membership from another Lutheran congregation.
Reaffirmation of Faith - for those who have been confirmed in a Lutheran Church, but have not been active. [Back to top]


Faith Lutheran Church | 431 S. Arlington Heights Road | Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 253-4839 | Fax: (847) 398-5010
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