Our mission statement
The primary mission of Grace University Lutheran Church is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ
as an instrument of God’s reconciling love in the world. We do this so that reconciliation with
God may become a reality for all.
II Corinthians 5:18–21.
Our statement of affirmation
Grace University Lutheran Church is a spiritual community that celebrates the gifts of God
that empower us to engage in the struggles of life, to care for each other, and to serve Christ
where we work and live. Grace is a Reconciling-in-Christ congregation. We welcome the
participation of people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, educational
backgrounds, and economic conditions—all who want to join in community to honor God and be of
service to people.
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Statements of values and identity
- We are grounded in the radical Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Saved by grace, we are free to boldly act, serve, and be challenged.
Believing that the Kingdom of God is here and now, we faithfully live out God's call for
peace and justice for all.
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We are a caring community
- We care for each other and have fun together.
- We welcome all worshipers to join the gathered community and to share
their gifts.
- We practice hospitality to all.
- We are in ministry with our neighbors
- We value our pastoral leadership
- We value creative, collaborative, compassionate, and challenging
leadership, which calls on and nurtures shared leadership throughout the congregation.
- We are a vital, worshiping
congregation
- We value our Lutheran tradition as well as other creative and innovative
forms of worship.
- We value congregational participation and excellence in music and
preaching.
- We are a
reflective community
- We wrestle with our faith, engaging in paradox and complexity.
- We challenge each other to live out our faith in our ethics, life choices,
and public participation.
- We are part of the worldwide
community of faith
- We cultivate relationships with our Lutheran synod, the national and
worldwide church, and people of other faiths.
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