Beliefs
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8)
To Martin Luther in 16th-century Germany, this was the central statement of the scriptures. We all are stained by sin, but through Jesus’ death and resurrection, Jesus Christ became the instrument of grace, and simply by accepting Him we are forgiven.
We are a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the local Metropolitan Chicago Synod.
As Lutherans, we live in the daily awareness of and gratitude for this grace, and we strive to make our actions a response to God’s abundant grace. At ELC, our worship, programming and activities is a response based on our mission statement:
Transforming Lives by Sharing a Saving Faith in Jesus Christ and by Living the Gospel through Service.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with about 4 million members in nearly 10,000 congregations across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Reconciling in Christ
The purpose of the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program is to ensure the welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; work for racial equity and commit to anti-racist work and support the national program.
Welcome Statement
Edgebrook Lutheran welcomes the full participation of all ages, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations as well as all races, ethnicities, nationalities, cultures, abilities, and socioeconomic status in the life and work of the church.
We thrive as a church community when we embrace the diversity of all God's people.
We challenge dynamics that create barriers to the participation of all people in this church. We commit to ongoing anti-racist efforts, education, and advocacy to ensure that everyone feels safe and has a sense of belonging at Edgebrook Lutheran Church.
Edgebrook Lutheran is at our best when you see us…
Putting God first in all that we do
Growing as disciples of Jesus
Sharing the gospel in meaningful and invitational ways
Welcoming all people with a commitment to full inclusion
Engaging the community to build new relationships
Caring for one another with support and compassion
Living generously to advance God’s work
Edgebrook Lutheran is committed to…
Growing in our faith
Nurturing children, youth and families
Creating a caring community
Living out generous benevolence & service
Finding God in meaningful and inspirational ways to worship together