What We Believe

We believe that all people are children of God, who is the Creator of life.

We believe that the Christian church is made up of those who have been baptized and believe Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of the world. Lutherans believe that they are a part of that community of faith which began with the gift of the Holy Spirit, God’s presence with his people, on the day of Pentecost.

The church, regardless of the external form it takes, is the gathering of those who believe in Christ. The church is essential to Christian life and growth. Its members are all people in need of God’s grace. It has no claim on human perfection. The church exists solely for the hearing and doing of what Jesus said and did.

Most Lutherans recognize a wider fellowship of churches and are eager to work alongside them in ecumenical and interfaith projects.