First and foremost we are Christians – from a Lutheran perspective! What does this mean? We emphasize:
- GRACE - We cannot earn God’s love, it is a freely given gift
- FAITH - A faith relationship with Jesus Christ assures us of God’s forgiveness
- WORSHIP - When we worship, when we receive Holy Communion, we are strengthened for daily faith and life
- WELCOME - All of God’s diverse children are welcome here
- GROWTH - In response to God’s love, we strive to grow in faith and trust
- SERVICE - We are called to use our resources to care for the needs of others
- MINISTRY OF ALL - In baptism, we are all made ministers of Christ, a calling expressed in daily life.
Dr. Martin Luther lived in Germany during the 1500′s. Frustrated with the teachings of the Roman Catholic church of his day, Luther emphasized the gift of salvation received through faith in Jesus Christ. While we certainly do not worship Luther, we do appreciate his teachings about Christianity and accept some of his writings as formal doctrine.
We express faith together through shared creeds and the ELCA’s Confession of Faith.
For more information about Lutheranism, please see the ELCA website.
Common Lutheran Ideas
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