Mission
Mission statement
“To Love, Serve, and Welcome All”
Because we share the love of Jesus Christ, we serve as God’s hands in the world. Therefore, our hearts and doors are open to welcome everyone, “for all of us are one in Christ Jesus.” ~Galatians 3:28
Values
We seek to live like Jesus, trusting the free gift of grace won for us in his death and resurrection. We respond with gratitude and joy, following him to fulfill God’s reign of love, forgiveness, healing, and justice now. Therefore, we live by the following values:
Love-Focused: We commit to loving one another as God loves us, showing compassion, kindness, and forgiveness in all our interactions. We believe in the power of Jesus Christ to transform hearts and lives, and we commit to our calling to share this good news as God reconciles the world and all people, no matter who they are, through Christ’s love.
Service-Minded: We are dedicated to being God’s hands and feet in the world, serving others with humility and accompaniment. We strive to meet the needs of our community and beyond, embodying Christ’s call to serve our neighbors.
Inclusive & Affirming: We embrace diversity and celebrate the unique gifts and perspectives of every individual, including LGBTQIA+ persons. Our community is a welcoming space and safe place, where all people are invited to participate fully, regardless of background, identity, or human condition, where we work against racial injustice and oppression of any kind.
Disciple-Making: Following Jesus involves actively learning and growing to maturity in faith, deepening our relationship with God, and our daily walk with Christ. We do this as a joyful response to all that Jesus has done for us as we engage in prayer, service, worship, fellowship, life groups, and evangelism. We strive to embody Jesus’ love and teachings, and then to share this with others, so that we can grow disciples who join us in following Jesus.
You Belong Here. Your Faith Matters.
St. Luke’s Statement of Welcome:
You are joyously welcomed into full and equal participation at St. Luke’s, regardless of ethnic origin, racial designations, social class, economic condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, age, mental health, criminal record, or religious background. Following Jesus’ command to love one another as he loves us, we invite all people to join this community, as together we seek to fulfill God’s vision of service, justice, racial equity, and full inclusion in the kingdom of God.