Who We Are
Our History
- We are affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
- We have been in Eau Claire since 1934.
- We are a congregation of nearly 300 baptized members.
Our Beliefs
- We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and without error.
- That the Scriptures teach that all people are born with a sinful nature and need a Savior in order to have a right relationship with God.
- That God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to be the Savior of the world.
- That forgiveness of sins and eternal life in heaven are received by faith in Christ alone.
- That the Holy Spirit within the church calls, gathers, and grants us faith in Jesus comes by the proclamation of the Word, in the forgiveness of sins given in Absolution, in the washing of Holy Baptism, and in the body and blood of Jesus given in the Lord’s Supper.
- That we are called to tell others of the forgiveness and life that comes only by faith in Jesus Christ, and to show our faith by our love for one another. For more information on our beliefs or practices, visit www.lcms.org
The Divine Service |
The central focus in every worship service is that God comes to his people. The Lord meets His people not because they get excited or emotional during worship but according to His promise, “for where two or three come together in my name, there am I among them” (Matthew 18:20, ESV). Worshippers respond to Him by confessing their unworthiness to be in His presence, praising His goodness, and receiving Him through His Word and Sacraments. God’s blessing moves worshippers out into the world to follow the righteous path and bring to fruition the gifts He has given them.
The Lord is the primary actor in worship, and the people, the main instrument of praise. The function of choir, bands, brass, bells, and organ is to encourage and support congregational participation. The sanctuary acts as a sound chamber in blending the main instrument of praise the voices of those worshipping. Those who offer their praise are not actors in the center spotlight but prompters for the congregation. When concerning the altar and worship space, fixtures, colors, furnishings, art and instruments should all give the sense that God is present with His people and Christ alone is the primary focus in both worship and the sanctuary.
As Lutherans, we believe that the Spirit of God has been present in and has guided the Church through the ages. We are heirs of a rich tradition in liturgy, the order of which was formulated in the early centuries of the church. In the liturgy, God comes to us and delivers His gifts to us in two parts, Word and Sacrament; and we respond in five parts, Kyrie, Gloria In Excelsis, Creed, Sanctus and Agnus Dei. The "2 + 5" liturgical outline can be found in LSB Setting Five. Within this format, we also include hymns and prayers as Scripture encourages: "[Address] one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ." (Ephesians 5:19-21, ESV).
The scripture read each week is specified by the three-year Lectionary, adopted by the liturgical churches, and has its roots in antiquity. The Lectionary and church year cycle include Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. These seasons follow the life of Jesus on earth and expose the congregation to the whole counsel of God. We celebrate the sacraments of communion and Baptism regularly to receive the forgiveness and new life from God.
Music is prescribed in the psalms and is a means to convey the biblical message. In addition, music is also avenues of prayer, praise, and confession of God’s people. Hymns and texts should be orthodox and music should have quality and potential for longevity. All of worship, music and message, modern and historical, from baptism onward, shapes God’s people in godliness throughout life and gives peace in death.
The Lord is the primary actor in worship, and the people, the main instrument of praise. The function of choir, bands, brass, bells, and organ is to encourage and support congregational participation. The sanctuary acts as a sound chamber in blending the main instrument of praise the voices of those worshipping. Those who offer their praise are not actors in the center spotlight but prompters for the congregation. When concerning the altar and worship space, fixtures, colors, furnishings, art and instruments should all give the sense that God is present with His people and Christ alone is the primary focus in both worship and the sanctuary.
As Lutherans, we believe that the Spirit of God has been present in and has guided the Church through the ages. We are heirs of a rich tradition in liturgy, the order of which was formulated in the early centuries of the church. In the liturgy, God comes to us and delivers His gifts to us in two parts, Word and Sacrament; and we respond in five parts, Kyrie, Gloria In Excelsis, Creed, Sanctus and Agnus Dei. The "2 + 5" liturgical outline can be found in LSB Setting Five. Within this format, we also include hymns and prayers as Scripture encourages: "[Address] one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ." (Ephesians 5:19-21, ESV).
The scripture read each week is specified by the three-year Lectionary, adopted by the liturgical churches, and has its roots in antiquity. The Lectionary and church year cycle include Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. These seasons follow the life of Jesus on earth and expose the congregation to the whole counsel of God. We celebrate the sacraments of communion and Baptism regularly to receive the forgiveness and new life from God.
Music is prescribed in the psalms and is a means to convey the biblical message. In addition, music is also avenues of prayer, praise, and confession of God’s people. Hymns and texts should be orthodox and music should have quality and potential for longevity. All of worship, music and message, modern and historical, from baptism onward, shapes God’s people in godliness throughout life and gives peace in death.
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