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We believe that God is with us and works through us. Our vision is to be a Spirit-led family of faith that joyfully receives lives and shares the gospel. We share Jesus’ love with others, gather people into God’s presence and grow together in his grace |
WELCOMINGThere is a place for you in God's family at Immanuel Lutheran Church
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GROWINGWe are on a life long journey of growing in our appreciation for God's grace
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SHARINGGod's love for us is to be shared so that others may live with hope.
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Through faith in Christ, by the work of the Holy Spirit we are a church that is:
Shaped by the Gospel of Grace
The love of God in Christ is an undeserved gift from God. It is the transforming agent and motivation for all we do in ministry and mission (2 Cor 5:14). We humbly come before God, who alone strengthens and equips us for our tasks. We gather with fellow believers, feed on God’s word and receive together at the Lord’s table in order to grow in love for God and for one another as we go out into our daily lives.
United in Christ
We are blessed by God with diverse backgrounds, talents, skills and opportunities. The Spirit brings us together as members of the body of Christ through one baptism. We declare our unity in our confessions, as contained in the Book of Concord. We live out our unity as a congregation of the Lutheran Church of Australia.
Blessed by Relationships
We acknowledge that God’s love is often seen and experienced most clearly within relationships. So, we support and respect one another. We listen to and learn from one another, to sustain and build up one another and our communities in the bond of love.
Inspired by Compassion
We are called to love in actions as well as by words. We strive to serve with the heart of Christ and we serve with the gifts of the Spirit. We join with Jesus in especially serving those people who are suffering, disadvantaged and marginalised.
Marked by Integrity
As faithful stewards of God’s blessings, we strive for excellence in all we do. We use effectively and efficiently the gifts we have been given, knowing that to whom much is given, much is required. We are accountable to the people we serve, to each other, to our wider communities and to those who have entrusted resources to us.
Shaped by the Gospel of Grace
The love of God in Christ is an undeserved gift from God. It is the transforming agent and motivation for all we do in ministry and mission (2 Cor 5:14). We humbly come before God, who alone strengthens and equips us for our tasks. We gather with fellow believers, feed on God’s word and receive together at the Lord’s table in order to grow in love for God and for one another as we go out into our daily lives.
United in Christ
We are blessed by God with diverse backgrounds, talents, skills and opportunities. The Spirit brings us together as members of the body of Christ through one baptism. We declare our unity in our confessions, as contained in the Book of Concord. We live out our unity as a congregation of the Lutheran Church of Australia.
Blessed by Relationships
We acknowledge that God’s love is often seen and experienced most clearly within relationships. So, we support and respect one another. We listen to and learn from one another, to sustain and build up one another and our communities in the bond of love.
Inspired by Compassion
We are called to love in actions as well as by words. We strive to serve with the heart of Christ and we serve with the gifts of the Spirit. We join with Jesus in especially serving those people who are suffering, disadvantaged and marginalised.
Marked by Integrity
As faithful stewards of God’s blessings, we strive for excellence in all we do. We use effectively and efficiently the gifts we have been given, knowing that to whom much is given, much is required. We are accountable to the people we serve, to each other, to our wider communities and to those who have entrusted resources to us.