A Faith that Moves Us

​At Messiah, we proudly carry forward our Evangelical Lutheran heritage — a Christian movement that embraces a faith that is both ancient and continually renewed. Our beliefs are anchored in Scripture, the historic Christian creeds, and the Evangelical Lutheran Confessions. These witnesses to the Good News guide us to live out the transformative love of Jesus Christ in our daily lives. 

Our Core Beliefs

  • Scripture-Centered Faith: At the heart of our faith is the belief that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, revealing God's will for humanity and inviting us into a deeper relationship with God. We believe that Scripture is the foundation for understanding who God is, who we are, and how we are called to live in the world. Through thoughtful study and reflection on the Scriptures, we seek to grow in our faith and live out God's love in tangible ways.​

  • Faith and Grace Alone: We believe that salvation is a gift from God, offered freely through grace alone. It is not earned by our actions or accomplishments, but received through faith. We trust in the promise that God's love is unconditional and ever-present, and we respond to this grace by living out our faith with joy, humility, and service to others. Faith is our way of receiving and responding to God's transforming love.​

  • Always Reforming: As heirs of the Reformation, we embrace the Lutheran tradition of being "always reforming." We are committed to asking critical questions, challenging assumptions, and seeking new expressions of church that are faithful to the gospel and relevant to the world today. This reforming spirit calls us to listen to the voices both within and outside the church—especially those who are marginalized or calling for justice—and to honor their perspectives as part of our ongoing growth. We believe that the church must continually listen, learn, and adapt to meet the needs of a changing world while staying true to the gospel message of grace, justice, and love.

To learn more about the beliefs and history of our Lutheran way of living out the Christian faith, visit elca.org/about/what-we-believe

We invite you to be part of our community, where faith is taken seriously, simplicity brings joy, and depth matters more than trends or spectacle. Together, we seek to live out an active, liberative, and relevant expression of the Good News of Jesus for all people.

This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.