| Who Are
We?
Central Lutheran (Constitution
and Bylaws) is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America (.ELCA ). The ELCA
has approximately 4.7 million members in 10,000 congregations,
making it the fifth largest Protestant denomination in North
American.
The Mission of Central Lutheran Church is to be a church so
deeply and confidently rooted in the gospel of God's grace,
revealed in Jesus Christ, that we joyfully give ourselves in
witness and service.
The Vision of Central Lutheran Church is to be a people united
in Jesus Christ, dedicated to growing in faith and discipleship
and committed to inviting, preparing, and supporting all people
as we serve God through word and deed.
Beginning in 1890, Central has a rich heritage of being a traditional,
conservative, and confessional congregation with an emphasis
on engaging the future with boldness. Central Lutheran Church
is a member of Word Alone
and Lutheran Core.
We invite you to explore the meaning of the Christian faith
and a commitment to Jesus Christ and to become a member of Central
Lutheran Church by participating in New Member classes. These
classes are offered several times each year; contact the pastor
for more information.
Community Service
As Christians, we believe that all we have comes from God.
In thankfulness and faithfulness, we respond to those in need
around us. A partial listing of our current benevolence follows:
ELCA, NW WA Synod, ELCA's World Hunger and Disaster Relief;
Pacific Lutheran University, Trinity Lutheran College and Lutheran
Campus Ministry; Lutherwood Camp
A Christian Ministry in the National Parks
In Bellingham:
Lydia Place, Lighthouse Mission, Dorothy Place, Interfaith
Coalition, Community Meals
Bellingham Fire Department Support Officers (Chaplains)
AHA CPR and Community First Aid Instruction. |
