ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
Faith & Community Together

Mission Statement of St Peter's Lutheran Church Middletown

At St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church we celebrate that Christ has made us
one body with many members, all receiving God’s grace and unconditional love. In
response, we share God’s grace and unconditional love with all people. All people are
welcomed, invited and affirmed here. Everyone is of great importance in our life
together.

St. Peter’s is a community of faith committed to loving God and our neighbors.  As a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a Reconciling in Christ congregation joining with Reconciling Works, we gather for worship, study and service.  As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, we welcome and invite all of God’s people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, physical or mental abilities, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or economic status.  Come join us and experience the love and grace of God in Jesus Christ.

We believe all people are unique and valued individuals created by God. We
joyfully welcome you to join us in worship, prayer, patient listening, Bible study, service
to others, care for all, outreach, fellowship, sacrificial stewardship and spiritual formation

 

Guiding Principles

1. Jesus is Lord
2. Our congregation listens to God through prayer and silence to discern God’s will.
3. Because of God’s love and grace we gladly invite, welcome and affirm others as
partners in God’s mission.
4. We use conflict as an opportunity to listen to God, to each other, and to forgive
one another and seek reconciliation.
5. We encourage and listen to each other.
6. In our life together we are guided by faith and not fear.
7. We seek to recognize and respond to the needs of others in the name of Christ.

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Five Areas of Focus

1. Community/outreach
2. Faith formation
3. Congregational Care
4. Governance
5. Property to serve the community