Our Beliefs
WORSHIP
Worship is where Christians come to be fed. We gather around God’s word, the communion table, and the baptismal font to be strengthened for ministry in the world. It is a natural part of who we are and what we do. During worship we are reminded that God’s story of grace, mercy, love, and forgiveness are a part of our story. In order to grow and deepen our faith, worship is a necessary part of our lives. Our worship has four parts to it: gathering, word, meal, and sending. This basic structure has been around since the very beginning of the Christian Church and it is still an important part of who we are today. We are gathered together by Christ; we hear the word through scripture, sermon, and hymns; we are fed with Christ’s presence in the bread and wine of communion; and we are sent to be God’s hands, feet, and voice in the world.
SCRIPTURE
Simply stated, the Scriptures tell about Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit uses the Scriptures to present Jesus to all who listen to or read them. That is why Lutheran Christians say that the Scriptures are the “source and norm” of their teaching and practice. As the Gospel writer John wrote, “these things are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). Despite the diversity of viewpoints and the complexity of the many narratives contained in the Scriptures, Lutheran Christians believe that the story of God’s steadfast love and mercy in Jesus is the heart and center of what the Scriptures have to say.
CREEDS
Like the Scriptures, the three ecumenical creeds — the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed — are written documents originating from the earliest centuries of the Christian church. All three creeds affirm that God is fully present in Jesus, that Jesus Christ is both God and human. These three creeds are called ecumenical because they are all accepted and used by the overwhelming majority of the world’s Christians.
SACRAMENTS
The Lutheran Church celebrate two sacraments; Baptism and Communion. Sacraments come from a scriptural command by Jesus, they carry God's grace, and they use earthly elements. Sometimes we, as human beings need something concrete in order to better experience God. So, God has given us the gifts of Baptism and Communion in order for us to better know God and be filled by the Holy Spirit.
Worship is where Christians come to be fed. We gather around God’s word, the communion table, and the baptismal font to be strengthened for ministry in the world. It is a natural part of who we are and what we do. During worship we are reminded that God’s story of grace, mercy, love, and forgiveness are a part of our story. In order to grow and deepen our faith, worship is a necessary part of our lives. Our worship has four parts to it: gathering, word, meal, and sending. This basic structure has been around since the very beginning of the Christian Church and it is still an important part of who we are today. We are gathered together by Christ; we hear the word through scripture, sermon, and hymns; we are fed with Christ’s presence in the bread and wine of communion; and we are sent to be God’s hands, feet, and voice in the world.
SCRIPTURE
Simply stated, the Scriptures tell about Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit uses the Scriptures to present Jesus to all who listen to or read them. That is why Lutheran Christians say that the Scriptures are the “source and norm” of their teaching and practice. As the Gospel writer John wrote, “these things are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). Despite the diversity of viewpoints and the complexity of the many narratives contained in the Scriptures, Lutheran Christians believe that the story of God’s steadfast love and mercy in Jesus is the heart and center of what the Scriptures have to say.
CREEDS
Like the Scriptures, the three ecumenical creeds — the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed — are written documents originating from the earliest centuries of the Christian church. All three creeds affirm that God is fully present in Jesus, that Jesus Christ is both God and human. These three creeds are called ecumenical because they are all accepted and used by the overwhelming majority of the world’s Christians.
SACRAMENTS
The Lutheran Church celebrate two sacraments; Baptism and Communion. Sacraments come from a scriptural command by Jesus, they carry God's grace, and they use earthly elements. Sometimes we, as human beings need something concrete in order to better experience God. So, God has given us the gifts of Baptism and Communion in order for us to better know God and be filled by the Holy Spirit.