Redeemer

Redeemer Lutheran Church was established in 1935 by the American Lutheran Church (ALC), but is now a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and has been since 1988. We believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. With our hands, we do God's work of restoring and reconciling communities in Christ's name throughout all nations. We are an affirming, loving, and inclusive congregation that confesses that everyone is welcome.

Lutheranism

Lutheranism was created by an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther during the Protestant Reformation (1517-1648). Luther confronted the Roman Catholic Papacy and their clergy by creating the 95 Theses, which challenged their popular beliefs, doctrine, and foundation. After this, Luther created an assortment of confessions that are now held in the Book of Concord, which to this day remains the true witness to the gospel in the Lutheran Church (meaning, completely in accordance with the Holy Gospel).

Lutheranism emphasizes the centrality of the Holy Gospel, in which Christ's words, testimonies, and ministry are kept. 

We believe the Ecumenical Creeds to be the baseline summary of Holy Scripture, and we faithfully recite them.

We believe that the sacraments (Holy Communion and Holy Baptism) are gifts from God, rather than being things that we do for or take from God.

We believe that salvation is given by grace from God through faith in Christ Alone (not works).