We are a Lutheran (ELCA) and Episcopal congregation located in beautiful Central Oregon.
Beliefs
Our purpose is to speak God’s word in Jesus Christ, as we welcome all to worship and praise.
We follow the traditional Evangelical Lutheran Worship and the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. We regularly offer Holy Communion. Join us for refreshments after the service.
Our Lutheran + Episcopal congregations came together in November 2004. Our building at 395 SE “C” St., was originally the Lutheran Church. It was established on the site in 1905 by a charter group of five people in 1953.
Please join us as we worship and share our love for Christ and for the community we are honored to serve in His name.
Our guiding principles
- Jesus is Lord and Savior.
- Everyone is a minister.
- We invite all to join us in worship and praise.
- Celebrate joy in worship.
- Deepening our faith strengthens spiritual belief.
- Being God’s messengers in our community and the world.
What sacraments do Lutherans and Episcopalians accept?
We accept two sacraments as God-given means for penetrating the lives of people with his grace. Although they are not the only means of God’s self-revelation, Baptism and Holy Communion are visible acts of God’s love.
- In Baptism, God freely offers his grace and lovingly establishes a new community.
- In Holy Communion — often called the Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist — those who come to the table receive in bread and wine the body and blood of the Lord. This gift is itself the real presence of God’s forgiveness and mercy, nourishing believers in union with the Lord and with each other.
Do Lutherans and Episcopalians believe in “life after death”?
While there is much we do not and cannot know about life beyond the grave, Lutherans and Episcopalians believe that life with God persists even after death. Judgment is both a present and future reality, and history moves steadily towards God’s ultimate fulfillment.
This, of course, is a great mystery and no description of what life may be like in any dimension beyond history is possible. Anxiety for the future is not a mark of faith.
Christians should go about their daily tasks, trusting in God’s grace and living a life of service in His name.
Our Affiliations
We are affiliated with the Oregon Synod; the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, ELCA; the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon; and The Episcopal Church, TEC.
Lutheran & Episcopal Values
Our Formation
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) was formed in 1988 by the merger of three Lutheran bodies: the American Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church in America, and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches.
Our Roots
We trace our roots through the mid-17th century, when early Lutherans came to America from Europe, settling in the Virgin Islands and present-day New York.
Our Faith
The Lutheran faith, born out of Martin Luther’s efforts to reform the church in the 16th century, focuses on a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. As the ELCA, we believe we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
Our Values
The ELCA’s values are rooted in faith, shaped by the Bible and the Lutheran tradition, and grounded in our love for God and our neighbor. These values guide how we, as the church, live our faith each day and shapes how we move forward as the body of Christ.
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
We believe that we are reconciled to God by God’s mercy, which is the source of all healing and hope. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made new — and we are called to extend that same grace to others. Reconciliation is not just a belief — it’s a way of life.
Dignity, Compassion and Justice
Every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Following the example of Jesus, we seek to care for others with compassion and to work for justice. We stand for human rights and strive to protect the well-being and dignity of all people.
Inclusion and Diversity
We celebrate the beauty of God’s creation. We are committed to removing barriers that keep women, people of color, minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities, people who are marginalized or living in poverty, and the LGBTQIA+ community from full participation in church and society.
Courage and Openness to Change
Faith is not static — it is a bold, trusting journey. Because we believe in God’s grace, we are not afraid to grow, adapt and be transformed. As individuals and as a church, we seek new ways to live out the gospel, always open to where God is leading us next.
Faithful Stewardship of God’s Gifts
Everything we have — our time, talents, communities and world — belong to God. As caretakers of these gifts, we are called to use them wisely, generously and with care, accountable to God, each other and those served by this church.
