What We Believe

At Zion Lutheran Church, everything we do begins with one truth:
God loves the world—and that includes you.

We believe that God created a perfect world and made each of us in His image, uniquely loved and gifted. But through sin, we turned away from Him. As a result, pain, brokenness, and death entered our lives. Yet God, in His mercy, didn’t abandon us.

Instead, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to live a perfect life, die in our place, and rise again so that all who believe in Him are forgiven and have the promise of eternal life. This salvation is not earned by our efforts—it’s a gift of grace, received through faith alone.

We believe the Bible is the true and inspired Word of God, revealing this message of hope and pointing us to Jesus from beginning to end.

Each week, we gather as a community to hear God’s Word and receive His gifts through the means He has given us—especially in the Sacraments:

Baptism is where God joins His Word of promise to water, granting forgiveness, new life, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Communion is where Christ gives us His true body and blood, in, with, and under the bread and wine, for the forgiveness of sins and the strengthening of faith.

A Note About Holy Communion
At Zion, we practice what is often called close communion—a reflection of our reverence for this sacred gift and our desire to receive it faithfully.

We welcome to the Lord’s Table all who:

Trust in Jesus Christ as their only Savior;

Believe that in Holy Communion, they receive His true body and blood for the forgiveness of sins.

If you share this faith, you are welcome to commune with us. If you're visiting or have questions, our pastor or an elder would be glad to speak with you beforehand.

Those not receiving the sacrament are warmly invited to come forward for a spoken blessing—simply cross your arms over your chest.

We are proud members of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). Our beliefs are rooted in Scripture, shaped by the Lutheran Confessions, and lived out in service to our neighbors.

Because of God’s great love, we are called to live out our faith—in our homes, workplaces, schools, and communities—serving others as Christ has first served us.

Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here.