The first surprise upon entering the place of worship is people. The pews gather the people in a semi-circle around the altar, making them quite conscious of one another. This is by intent. This is because the Christian Faith is personal, but never private; by it's very nature it involves other people. The Church is a family of people living together, who gather here to celebrate Life and Forgiveness in Christ. The church building provides primarily a place for public worship, not private devotions. Sitting among the people, one senses the focus is on the altar, then again, it is on the pulpit, or font, or lectern, and even on people!  There is actually no Nave, only a Chancel, indicating that in Christ all persons, congregation and minister alike, have free access to the fulness of God. God is everywhere! The pew is a holy place just as surely is the pulpit or the altar.

The Chancel wall is made of stone, lending a feeling of solidness. Together with the contemporary rugged cross, it indicates our conviction that the traditional Christian faith is also a faith for modern people. The main source of light is from above, for humans today as has always been true for folks in the past.. The Altar is a table, for the use of the family of God that gathers here. From the altar comes the promise of mercy and assurance of forgiveness in Word and Sacrament. The Pulpit is central, because the Word is central to our faith. The Font is near the entrance. This is fitting because it is at the Font where we enter first into the life with God through Holy Baptism.

The doors are huge, and when opened at the close of service, invite an exit. The Church dare not use this place as an escape from the world. It has no "reason for being" except in terms of it's ministry and it's mission to the world outside.  Our only purpose in "coming in"  is so we can better "go out" and serve.