About Us
Our beautiful neighborhood church is located on the southside of Waterloo.
We are 130 years young, and still learning to follow in the steps of Jesus.
We are a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
We worship every Sunday at 10:00am
When we say all are welcome, we actually mean it!
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Our Story
Over one hundred and thirty years ago, a group of Danish emigrants who recently moved to Black Hawk County were moved by the Holy Spirit to establish a church to call their own. For the first generation, they worshipped in an existing church on "Church Row", but their dreams of a place to call their own grew.
In 1950 they dedicated a new building at the corner of Hawthorne and West 11th. The church grew both in numbers and in mission and ministry to their neighbors. In 1955 an education and administration wing was constructed.
St. Ansgar continues to be a place where people are invited to assemble in prayer, fellowship, worship, and in service - within and beyond our walls. A place for people to belong, and know they belong.
Joy should be at the center of our faith.
- Pastor Erika
Our Mission
We believe we are all sinners. It is not good behavior, the strength of our convictions or the correctness of our beliefs which saves us, but only the grace of God. The people of St. Ansgar are committed to sharing God's love and forgiveness by welcoming and serving all people.
Our Welcome
At St. Ansgar, we joyfully and unconditionally welcome and invite all people into full membership and participation in the life of the church, including people of every race, ethnicity, language, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical ability, mental ability, and neurodiversity; those who know addiction, and imprisonment, welcoming people of varying socio-economic status, family configuration, and faith background.
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At St. Ansgar, we are committed to being a safe space that protects and offers healing to everyone on their faith journey.
What about the boat?
In our sanctuary, a boat hangs from the ceiling signifying a Danish tradition in which the church, like a ship, carries us through life's stormy seas to eternal life through Christ.
Our Staff
Rev. Erika E Breddin
Pastor
Tina Varney
Office Administrator
