There is ample parking on Fifth street and in parking lots that are behind the church on Pilot View street. There is on-street parking along Fifth street in front of the church. (Fifth street has two-way traffic and the parking is metered during the week.)

There is a small parking lot off Fifth Street that provides easy access to the church office.

There is parking behind the church off Pilot View Street. This parking allows easy access to the Youth Ministry area of the building, the church office (up a flight of stairs), and to the elevator lobby and Family Life Center.

There is also a covered portico for drop off and pickup right outside the elevator lobby.

There is additional parking in a lot across Pilot View Street, and on weekends and evenings there is parking available in the lot behind the Troutman House. During the day this lot is for tenants of that building.

The entrance to the sanctuary is on Fifth street. When it is cold outside, we try to keep the main entrance closed (for the health of the organ) so enter through the glass double doors to the left of the church. This takes you into the extended narthex and will take you right into the worship space.

If you are visiting the church during the week, enter at the church office which is located on the second floor in the corner.

If you need an elevator, there is a portico on the Pilot View side where you can drop-off passengers and ride the elevator to the third floor. Follow the main hall around to the sanctuary. There are usually wheel chairs available at each entrance if you need one.

There are restrooms just through the extended narthex, along the main hallway, on your left. Both women’s and men’s restrooms have a diaper changing station.

A children’s nursery is available down the main hallway, all the way to the end. The nursery is always staffed by two adults. The nursery also has a changing table, a sink and a restroom. Due to pandemic related concerns, Augsburg’s nursery is on hiatus until further notice. In the meantime, children and families are welcome to worship at any of the services. In particular, take a look at activities and worship each Sunday afternoon in our outdoor spaces.

Members serving as Greeters are stationed in the extended narthex and can help you with any questions, and point you towards the sanctuary. Ushers will greet you in the narthex and hand you a bulletin containing the order for worship, readings and announcements. Hymns are usually found in the large cranberry Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) in the pew rack. We stand for most hymns. (Lutherans stand-up and sit down a lot during worship.)

This congregation celebrates Holy Communion at each worship service. We typically commune by intinction. Ushers will send us row by row up the center aisle. You will receive the bread (usually a wafer) and then you will be invited to dip the wafer in the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available on the organ side of the church. Due to pandemic concerns, you will receive a sealed container with wafer and wine when you enter the church. The pastors will commune you individually in the pews at the appropriate time during the service. Visitors and children are welcome to receive communion. Those who have never communed and would like to are encourage to talk with the pastor. All who do no receive communion are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing.

Be sure to speak to a pastor before or after the service. The pastors offer an “Inquirer’s class” periodically. This class provides an opportunity to learn more about Augsburg and the Lutheran expression of faith. Check out “What we believe” for the short version.