Our Mission last affirmed 2007

Called together by God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and living in response to Christ’s Love:
We join together in worship and learning, in a caring ministry to one another, and in witness and service to our community and the world.

Vision Statements 2003 LRSP

Calvary Lutheran Church’s vision is an affirmation and testimonial of our beliefs as Lutheran Church Christians and our acceptance of the desire to be faithful to God’s holy word.

Led by the Holy Spirit, we will use God’s Word and the Sacraments to assist people to understand and to become all that God intends them to be.

As disciples of the Lord, we will in unity and love always reach out in service and witness to our community and in realization and celebration of its diversity, invite all individuals to share in our faith and parish life.  We will join other Christians in bringing the Gospel to the whole world.

Fundamental in our direction will be the never ending pursuit of excellence in all that we do, especially in providing the broadest Christian based education possible to all ages with emphasis on our youth.  We also affirm our realization and deep belief in the value of music in our celebration.

We commit to, irrespective of size, ensure that the intimacy and closeness that we share as a family of believers will guide us even as we embrace all who grace our worship.

As a close family, united in Christ, we will always challenge ourselves to be forward looking, insuring that our resources (staff, facilities, and financial), are adequate to meet our future needs.

Focus of Activities

All of our activities are in support of the pillars of proclamation, fellowship, service and teaching that define our community of faith and to the finances, facilities and staff needed to support all our ministries.

ELCA - Mission

To worship God in proclamation of the Word and administration of the sacraments and through lives of prayer, praise, thanksgiving, witness, and service.

 Our Ministries - 2007

Education  - The mission of the Christian Education team is to teach, share, and shape the faith.

Evangelism – Ensure a welcoming environment for our visitors so that they experience Calvary in a positive manner and assist them as they become integrated into the Calvary community. Provide increasing familiarity among and participation of current members.

Fellowship – Foster spiritual interaction and fellowship among members and guests by planning, organizing, and overseeing all Calvary fellowship events relating to membership in-reach, as well as activities involving prospective members and friends of the congregation.

Finance - Oversee all of Calvary’s financial matters, including but not limited to monitoring Calvary’s accounting and financial policies, subject to approval of the Congregation Council or congregational membership, as required. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget and all designated funds.

Music & Arts - Coordinate all music activities fulfilling the potential and promise of the Ministry of Music at Calvary and to support the mission of Music, by defining and implementing a music program that, not only encompasses our entire congregation, but also reaches as far as possible into our community spreading our faith and bringing joy to all who are touched.

Property - Maintain the Church campus and all physical assets such that they reach or exceed their life expectance allowing these assets to continue supporting the mission of the Church.

Social – To extend Calvary’s Ministry of Christ through programs of support and service within our community and to the world.

Stewardship - Lead the congregation to be biblical stewards through proportionate giving of time, abilities, and money as they have been given.

Worship – Plan and implement meaningful individual and group worship experiences through appropriate musical and liturgical forms.

 Youth & Family – Lead the Calvary congregation in support of families and the faith formation of our youth in a safe and open environment promoting service to the church and community as an active expression of Jesus Christ’s love.