Vision & Purpose
A world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation.
Activate each of us so more people know the way of Jesus and discover community, justice and love.
Priority Areas
Acts 2:17
Hebrews 3:18
John 15:5
Our Values
The ELCA’s values are rooted in faith, shaped by the Bible and the Lutheran tradition, and grounded in our love for God and our neighbor. These values guide how we, as the church, live our faith each day and shapes how we move forward as the body of Christ.
We believe that we are reconciled to God by God’s mercy, which is the source of all healing and hope. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made new — and we are called to extend that same grace to others. Reconciliation is not just a belief — it’s a way of life.
Every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Following the example of Jesus, we seek to care for others with compassion and to work for justice. We stand for human rights and strive to protect the well-being and dignity of all people.
We celebrate the beauty of God’s creation. We are committed to removing barriers that keep women, people of color, minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities, people who are marginalized or living in poverty, and the LGBTQIA+ community from full participation in church and society.
Faith is not static — it is a bold, trusting journey. Because we believe in God’s grace, we are not afraid to grow, adapt and be transformed. As individuals and as a church, we seek new ways to live out the gospel, always open to where God is leading us next.
Everything we have — our time, talents, communities and world — belong to God. As caretakers of these gifts, we are called to use them wisely, generously and with care, accountable to God, each other and those served by this church.
Worship With US
Find a church or other program in your area that will help you continue your relationship with God, with Jesus, or with the ELCA. There are many ways in which you can be in community together and continue to explore your faith.
See how we answer a few frequently asked questions about God and faith.
Learn how we remain committed to reflecting God’s love with action.
Read how lives and communities are transformed through grace and service.
Learn how the ELCA became a denomination in 1988.
