First Lutheran Church's Mission Statement:

The Mission of First Lutheran Church is
to serve God’s purpose in the world
to gather, equip and send.

We deepen our faith by…

• Nurturing a Healthy, Thriving, Spiritual Community
• Sharing our Gifts
• Teaching Adults, Mentoring Children
• Worshiping as a Way of Life

We respond to the world’s needs by...

• Ending Homelessness and Hunger
• Caring for Creation
• Inviting, Caring and Welcoming Everyone
• Increasing Shalom: Peace, Compassion,   Healing, Justice, Love, Wholeness, Reconciliation

Values to Guide Every Discussion and Decision

• 1.  Jesus is Lord.
• 2.  Everyone is welcome.
• 3.  Love changes people.
• 4.  Everyone has something to offer.
• 5.  The world needs what we have to give.
• 6.  Ministry is messy.
• 7.  The facility exists to serve the ministries of the congregation.