Who we are

and what we believe.

Our Mission

Sharing God's Grace.

Our Vision

First Lutheran Church will be a congregation that shares God’s grace by:

• Proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ with integrity.
  
• Welcoming all to active involvement in ministry.
• Offering a non-judgmental encounter with God through the celebration of liturgical worship with word and sacrament.
• Responding faithfully to the Great Commission of Matthew 28 – to grow.
• Committing ourselves to serving the needs of our congregation and the community at large.

Our commitments

• We strive to be a place where all feel welcome.
  
• We strive to be a place that recognizes beautiful things.  People, Creation, Art, Music…
• We strive to be a church where diversity is not tolerated but celebrated.
• We strive to be a church that cherishes the rich traditions of the past.
• We strive to be a church that progresses into the rich surprises of the future.
• We strive to be a place where the gospel is proclaimed with integrity.
• We believe everyone is made in the image of God—however blurred or broken that image has become.
• We believe people are sinners—at least we all are—but we come to this place to be forgiven and made useful for God.
• We strive to be a people exploring how the gospel of Jesus Christ addresses our lives.
• We strive to be a people who God is transforming into new creations.
• We strive to know people as people, not as actors trying to be churchy.
• We strive to be a place where those who participate can give of themselves for others.

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First Lutheran of International Falls, Minnesota is a member of the ELCA denomination.