Mission Statement

Three verbs - welcome, empower, send - form the core of Grace's mission and the basis from which we worship and live. The goal of this statement is to energize the congregation's leadership and membership and to embolden us as hearers of the Good News and doers of discipleship in Jesus Christ. 

Grace Lutheran Church welcomes all people to a journey of faith and service in God, empowers us to be disciples of Jesus Christ, and sends us through the Holy Spirit to make a loving difference in the world.

Revised and adopted September 2007

Affirmation of Welcome

In a world marked by the changing landscape of demographic distinctions, many congregations from many denominations have adopted a statement of welcome.  These statements are designed to express to the community that all people are welcomed into the worshiping life of that congregation.  Again, the Congregational Council saw it in their vision for the congregation that Grace too adopt a statement of welcome.

In the name of Jesus, who invites us with reconciling love and grace to join in the kingdom of God, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church welcomes all who profess, or seek to profess, Jesus Christ as their Savior. Believing that the Gospel is God's gift to all, we rejoice in the diversity of God's people and welcome all, regardless of age, cultural and economic background, ethnic and linguistic heritage, gender, marital status, physical and mental ability, race, sexual orientation, or any other distinction. We are all one in God's eyes, sharing in the free gifts of the Gospel and the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we encourage all to take part in the life of this congregation as we worship, witness and openly share the love of God through Christ our Lord.

Created and adopted January 2008