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Our Mission Statement

Living together in God's amazing grace,
we know Christ, grow in Christ,
make Christ known.

Our Congregational Intentions

To prepare every person to become a fully committed follower of Christ. To make the love of God real for people. To excel in our stewardship of God’s gifts and resources

Contact Nazareth

Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church
7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
319-266-7589 | info@naz.org

brianking2Brian King
Senior Pastor of Nazareth |
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Pastor Brian King began serving as Nazareth's Senior Pastor on February 14, 2010. Pastor Brian was formerly the pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, serving from 1999 - 2010. Prior to that, he served as the Associate Pastor of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  Pastor Brian graduated from Wartburg College in 1992 and Wartburg Seminary in 1996 and in his fifteen years of ministry he has served on numerous church wide, synodical, college and civic boards and committees, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Augsburg-Fortress Publishing.  He and his wife, Jen, are the proud parents to three sons and one daughter who fill their days with great activity, love, and joy!

Pastor_Denny_HansonDennis Hanson
Associate Pastor
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Pastor Dennis Hanson began serving as Nazareth's Associate Pastor on August 7, 2011.  Pastor Hanson formerly served as pastor at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage, Iowa (1985-2011) and Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, Iowa (1979-1985).  Pastor Denny and his wife, Dorothea, have two married daughters and a son who is a student at Warburg college.  They are the proud grandparents of three grandsons and one granddaughter.

 

 

pastordennisdickmanDennis Dickman
Part-time visitation & teaching pastor

Dennis Dickman has pastored five congregations in Ohio, Colorado, and Iowa, most notably St. Paul’s in Waverly from 1980-1997, as well as serving on the staff and faculty of Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque as Director for Continuing Education, and developer and director of the seminary’s Denver (Colorado) House of Studies.  He has taught Hebrew, and a variety of Old Testament courses and studies throughout the country.  He lives with his wife Karen in Waverly.

 

 

Our Staff

Administrative Staff

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Jan Glaspie; Finance Manager - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Program Staff

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Sharon Britzman, Carillon Ringers Director
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Jackie Moyer, Blessed Beginnings School Age Site Director

Support Staff

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Holy Baptism is a means of grace through which God ushers us into a new life in Christ.  Baptisms are scheduled for the second Sunday of each month. A meeting with a pastor is required prior to a baptism. 

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Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church is a vibrant congregation of 1429 households and 3587 individuals.

We are located at the corner of University Avenue and South Main Street in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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All Nazareth facilities are accessible to individuals who are physically challenged. Wheelchairs are available upon request at the Information Desk.

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Nazareth is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). To learn more about the ELCA, visit their website at www.elca.org

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Speaking the Truth in Love

Questions & Answers Regarding Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church's Affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Our Response to Recent Churchwide Assembly Actions Pertaining to Human Sexuality

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The foundational Christian teachings at Nazareth

  • God is creator and sovereign.
  • God freely sent His Son Jesus into the world as a gift who, through the cross, conquered sin, death, and Satan.

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Holy Communion is a means of grace through which we are strengthened in our faith and witness through the love and mercy of God as it comes to us through the body and blood of Christ.

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A new member class called "Belong" is offered at different times througout the year. Learn about the Christian faith and Lutheran beliefs and discover how you can find a place to "belong" at Nazareth. The classes are informal and fun. Snacks and childcare are provided. To learn more, contact Membership Secretary Deb Rhoades at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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About Our Sunday Worship Services

An average of 1100 people worship at Nazareth each week. We offer three different services, each with its own unique style of worship. Check out one service or all three; we're confident one of them will be the kind of worship that feels right to you - worship that helps you connect with the people, the message, and God.

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Online Giving is now available online.

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Nazareth is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). To learn more about the ELCA, visit their website at www.elca.org . We are also a part of The Northeastern Iowa Synod - ELCA, visit their website at www.neiasynod.org.