Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

Gethsemane Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Here is further information, including the ELCA Vision Statement and regularly-updated news from the ELCA web site.

Claimed by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we are a new creation through God’s living Word by the power of the Holy Spirit;

Gathered by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we will live among God’s faithful people, hear God’s Word, and share Christ’s supper;

Sent by God’s grace for the sake of the world, we will proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, serve all people following the example of our Lord Jesus, and strive for justice and peace in all the world.

ELCA Vision Statement, courtesy ELCA web site