As a member congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, we share the same belief and confession of our sister LCMS churches across the country and our partner churches throughout the world. Our beliefs are grounded in Sacred Scripture and are faithfully summarized in the Book of Concord. Chief among our beliefs are the following:

The Holy Scriptures

We believe, teach, and confess that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God. God’s revelation does not change, yet it is relevant and applicable to every generation. The Bible is the only revelation of divine and saving truth for mankind, and so it is the clear and authoritative foundation for the Christian faith and life.

The Holy Trinity

We believe, teach, and confess, along with the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds, that God is one divine essence who is eternal and who is of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness. Within this one Godhead, there are three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three persons are of the same essence and power, yet are distinct. The Father is the Creator and sustainer of all things. The Son, Jesus Christ, is the incarnate Redeemer who lived, died, and rose again for the salvation of sinners. The Holy Spirit is the Lord and giver of life, who sanctifies and keeps the Church in the faith of Jesus Christ. Together, the Triune God reveals Himself in Scripture and is the sole object of our faith and worship.

The Person and Work of Jesus Christ

We believe, teach, and confess that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He is the only way to salvation (John 14:6). Through His atoning sacrifice upon the cross and His victorious resurrection, Jesus paid for the sins of mankind and redeemed us from the curse of sin and death. All who repent and believe in Him receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life (Acts 16:31).

The Means of Grace

We believe, teach, and confess that God delivers the blessings of Christ—namely, forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation—through earthly means that He Himself has appointed. Chief among these means are the Word of God and the Sacraments: Holy Baptism, Holy Absolution, and the Lord’s Supper. Through the Word and Sacraments, as through instruments, the Holy Spirit is given (John 20:22). He works faith, when and where it pleases God (John 3:8), in those who hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Sacraments are not mere symbols or reminders. They are powerful and effective instruments by which God truly acts for our salvation.

Being Lutheran

Being “Lutheran,” means that we accept and teach the Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther.  The teachings that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Martin Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three short phrases:

• Grace Alone (Sola Gratia): God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him, and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and to save the ungodly.
• Faith Alone (Sola Fide): By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him.
• Scripture Alone (Sola Scriptura): The Bible is God’s inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine. 

Our Mission

The people of Immanuel Lutheran Church are living proof of the Grace of God through salvation in Jesus Christ.

Empowered by Christ, our mission is to reach out in love to those who have not yet responded to the Gospel that all may be united in Christ.