Faithful

Anchored in God’s gift of grace, we seek to be partners in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and loyal witnesses of our Lutheran tradition. As we follow the example of St. Philip the Deacon, we reach out to our neighbors both locally and globally to proclaim the good news of the Gospel and inspire people to do God’s will.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith,” the author of Ephesians reminds us. It’s good to be reminded that we place our faith and our trust not in ourselves, but in the God who made us, who saved us, and who sustains us.

Generous

Because we recognize the goodness we receive from God, we continuously seek ways to give back and to be Christ to our neighbor. We share our time, talents and treasures to put our faith into action and to ensure that all can share in God’s blessings.

Be generous and ready to share,” Paul reminds the earliest Christians in 1 Timothy. That advice and counsel remains relevant in 2023, and generosity will continue to be a hallmark of the church of the future.

As we look to the future, we challenge one another to continually explore new ways to improve our ministry. We deepen and share our faith through a rich variety of worship, educational and service opportunities.

God created humankind in his image,” we read in Genesis. Some theologians have suggested that it is the gift of creativity itself that reflects the truth that we are made in God’s image. And so, just as God created the world, we are invited to be creative and innovative in God’s world.