This congregation is a mosaic of faces. People who have found the love and grace of God in Jesus Christ.

By the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives we strive to offer our thankfulness to God through worship, fellowship, service and other activities which help us mature as Christian disciples and disciple-makers.

We are young and old, long-time residents and new neighbors. We come from a wide background of previous church experiences.

Our common bond is our love for, and devotion to, Jesus Christ.

Our Name

"Friedens" is a German word whose English translation is "PEACE." Our church was founded in 1854 as "CORPORATION OF THE GERMAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN FRIEDENS CHURCH IN THE TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON." Until 1932, all services were conducted in German, the native tongue of many early settlers in the Port Washington area.

Our History

Since Friedens has existed for so long, we have a rich heritage and many interesting stories to tell.

– Visit our Historical Archives

Our Beliefs

We believe that the Bible is God's Word and it is able to speak with clarity and wisdom to every generation. Our faith comes from its teaching; not from any denomination. To more fully understand our doctine,

– Review our complete Statement of Beliefs

Our Mission Statement

The Friedens Evangelical Church mission statement is now located on our new Strategic Plan page.

Our Pastors

Friedens has led by a succession of Christ's servants over the years. By clicking the links below, you can learn more about these Men of God.

• From our archives: Over 100 Years of Friedens Pastors

Our Stained Glass Windows

One of the most distinctive features of our building is its collection of beautiful and inspirational stained glass windows. Click the link below to learn more about them.

– Visit our Stained Glass Window page