Crosby, Minnesota
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Crosby
Immanuel Lutheran is a member of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) and the North American Lutheran Church (NALC).
Vision
A vibrant, diverse and healthy community of faith where lives are changed by God’s love, given in Jesus Christ; Where people of all ages are invited and challenged to become followers of Jesus Christ in their daily lives; Where real people experience healing, help, hope and harmony.
Mission
To welcome all people to:
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- to GATHER in worship
- to GROW in God’s Word and grace
- and to GO forward in faith and serve others in Jesus’ name.
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Values
Learning and growing in faith in Jesus Christ Compassion, humility, patience, and acceptance personal integrity, honesty, accountability.
Innovation
Meaningful rituals and worship Willingness to risk, learn, and grow.
Teamwork; Discover, respect, support and encourage one another’s gifts for ministry.
Beliefs
Immanuel teaches that God…
- Has entered human history in the person of Jesus Christ so that we might know, experience share the love and grace of God;
- Has revealed God’s truth and grace in the Holy Bible;
- Is present to us today at all times through the Holy Spirit;
- Works through the church, the people of God, healing and changing lives through the Word and Sacraments of Jesus Christ;
- ls Christians to live lives of renewal and service:
- To welcome others, no matter where they are on their faith journey,
- To practice compassion and justice as a sign of Christ’s presence,
- To discover one’s gifts for the building up of the people of God.