Welcome to First Lutheran Church, a Reconciling in Christ congregation of the ELCA.
Held in Christ, our Center, and living in grateful response to God’s love and grace, we welcome everyone, without exception. We make known our gratitude and appreciation of all, including people of every race, sex, age, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital and familial status, physical and mental ability, health status, socioeconomic situation, education level and political affiliation.
Please join with us as we seek to celebrate the image of God in all people, nurture meaningful relationships, and share our collective gifts in response to the world’s deep hunger for hope, love, grace, justice and peace.
Our Mission: Renewed by Christ in Word, water, bread and wine, we serve the community
and the world.
Our Goals: Held in Christ our center and living in grateful response to God's love and grace which are freely given without condition, First Lutheran Church endeavors to:
- Honor the profound transformational quality of love by showing love, understanding and care to all.
- Deeply welcome everyone, without exception, and sustain meaningful welcome over time.
- Encourage, equip and empower all members to discern and act upon their gifts, joys and passions.
- Learn and share in peace and reciprocity with the many world religious, cultural and wisdom traditions.
- Respond to the world's deep hunger for hope, love, grace, justice and peace.
