{"id":7,"date":"2026-10-16T15:10:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kelc-staging.arnitz.org\/visit\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:15:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:15:44","slug":"visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kelc-staging.arnitz.org\/en\/visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Your first visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"service-grid\">\n        <div class=\"service-item\">\n            <h3>Sunday <span>08:30<\/span><\/h3>\n            <p>Divine Service in English<\/p>\n            <small>Historic Lutheran liturgy<\/small>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"service-item\">\n            <h3>Wednesday <span>18:15<\/span><\/h3>\n            <p>English &amp; German, alternating<\/p>\n            <small>Confessions study at 19:00<\/small>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"service-item service-address\">\n            <h3>St. Michaelis (SELK)<\/h3>\n            <p>Karpfenstra\u00dfe 7<br>67655 Kaiserslautern<\/p>\n            <a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Kaiserslautern+Evangelical+Lutheran+Church\/@49.4420879,7.7749635,864m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x479612c665995cd5:0x58f6703f5afad7c3!2sKarpfenstra%C3%9Fe+7,+67655+Kaiserslautern!3b1!8m2!3d49.4420879!4d7.7749635!16s%2Fg%2F11b8v5nkl_!3m5!1s0x47961330e74b8b45:0xe9e35a0e2626c572!8m2!3d49.4420879!4d7.7749635!16s%2Fg%2F11fff0l72j\">Get directions <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"next-services\" data-no-translation>\n        <p><strong>Next services<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <ul>                <li><time datetime=\"2026-10-18T08:30:00+02:00\">Sun, 18 October 2026, 08:30<\/time> \u2014 Divine Service<br><small>Trinity XX \/ St. Luke. Service in English.<\/small><\/li>\n                            <li><time datetime=\"2026-10-21T18:15:00+02:00\">Wed, 21 October 2026, 18:15<\/time> \u2014 Midweek Divine Service<br><small>Service language (English or German) not yet confirmed. Please ask the pastor.<\/small><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>Schedule change: Wed, 2 December 2026, 19:00<\/strong> \u2014 Advent Midweek Divine Service<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n            <p><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kelc-staging.arnitz.org\/en\/upcoming\/\">Upcoming dates and changes to the regular schedule<\/a><\/p>\n        \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We worship as guests of St. Michaelis, the local SELK congregation, and are grateful for their generous hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All times are local time in Germany. Wednesday worship alternates between German and English; please ask Pastor Jensen which language is scheduled for the date you plan to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use Karpfenstra\u00dfe 7 as your destination for worship. If you need help finding us or have a question about access, <a href=\"https:\/\/kelc-staging.arnitz.org\/en\/contact\/\">contact the pastor<\/a> before your visit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-section reading is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coming into the service<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our service follows a printed liturgy with readings, hymns, prayers and a sermon. You may listen as you become familiar with it. You do not have to know when to stand or how to sing the responses to be welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children are welcome in worship with their families. If you have questions about bringing a baby or helping a child follow the service, please ask. Worship is for them, too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holy Communion<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We confess that Christ gives his true body and blood in the Lord\u2019s Supper for the forgiveness of sins. Please speak with Pastor Jensen before receiving Holy Communion.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The LCMS and the Selbst\u00e4ndige Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche (SELK) are in full altar and pulpit fellowship. Members of SELK congregations are welcome to join us for the Divine Service and receive Holy Communion. We welcome you as guests from our sister church, with respect for your ties to your home congregation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions before you come<\/h2>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need to be Lutheran to visit?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. You are welcome to attend, listen and ask questions, whether you are Lutheran, belong to another church or are exploring Christianity.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a German service on Sunday?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday worship is in English. Wednesday services alternate between German and English at 18:15. Contact the pastor for the dated language schedule.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens after Sunday worship?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The congregation\u2019s fellowship arrangements include coffee, Bible class and Sunday school at Kirche Mittendrin, Adolph-Kolping-Platz 11. Ask about the arrangements for your Sunday; this is a different address from the worship location.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kelc-staging.arnitz.org\/en\/worship\/\">Read more about the service and liturgy<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When and where We worship as guests of St. Michaelis, the local SELK congregation, and are grateful for their generous hospitality. All times are local time in Germany. Wednesday worship alternates between German and English; please ask Pastor Jensen which language is scheduled for the date you plan to attend. Use Karpfenstra\u00dfe 7 as your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"kelc_description":"Plan your first visit to KELC at Karpfenstra\u00dfe 7 in Kaiserslautern. Find worship times, language information and guidance for attending with children.","kelc_lead":"Join us at Karpfenstra\u00dfe 7, 67655 Kaiserslautern. Sunday worship is in English at 08:30. 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