Our worship style is traditional and yet we are informal. Come as you are; we are an imperfect people trying to follow Jesus. Check out the message blocks below to find out more about liturgical worship and the church year.
At Christ Lutheran Church we include a creed in most of our Sunday services. The creed typically follows the sermon and is the congregations statement of belief.
We use a variety of creeds: sometimes the Apostles or Nicene Creed, typically on "festival days." These are ancient statements of faith used around the world and across centuries. While individuals may struggle with certain components, such as the "virgin birth" we use these statements to show that we are part of the catholic (universal) church of God.
During much of the year we use a progressive Affirmation of Faith:
We believe that the way we treat one another is the fullest expression of how we live out our faith. We find our approach to God in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ who is our model for living and we recognize the faithfulness of other paths which may also lead people to an experience of God.
We stand in God’s grace and we live that grace in our attitudes and actions toward one another. We understand the church as a community of people, who together make up the body of Christ as we strive to serve the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of others.
We are inclusive, as Christ was, and welcome all people seeking a closer relationship with God. We believe that the questions are as important as the answers, that living the mystery is as sacred a position as church dogma and doctrine, and we strive to “love all, serve all, in Jesus’ name” as we proclaim our mystery of faith that: Christ died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again
The church year begins learning about Jesus Christ, beginning with the Season of Advent in late November/early December, followed by Christmas, Epiphany, Lent and the Season of Easter.
Easter is more than one day; it is a whole season of 40 days culminating with Pentecost, when the church celebrates receiving the Holy Spirit.
After Pentecost we worship in Ordinary (Ordered) Time – when the church learns about how to be the church. Often during this time, which corresponds with summer, we may have sermon series or themed services.
Each season has different texts, music, and color of paraments (the linens and banners). Advent is blue, Christmas is white, Epiphany is green, Lent is Purple, Easter is white, Pentecost is red and Ordinary Time is green.