Our mission is to form life-long disciples of Jesus Christ through the proclamation of the gospel, the message of liberation that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself. This ministry for the sake of the world is our response to the love of God through Jesus Christ.

Some 58 years after the first Lutheran worship services were held in Sidney, our ministry to the Church and the local community continues through our life together in prayer, fellowship, study and pastoral care.

Prayer

• Our congregation gathers for prayer each Sunday at 10:30 AM, celebrating Holy Communion on the first, third and fifth Sundays of each month.
• Other services of prayer, including Morning Prayer (Matins) and Evening Prayer (Vespers), and Service of the Word for Healing are held throughout the church year.

                                                                      Study

• Confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism) – For teenage youth preparing to affirm their baptism (September – April).
• Adult Catechumenate – A process of faith formation for adults preparing for discipleship, baptism, and affirmation of baptism (December – June).
• Table Talk – An in-depth adult book study on Christian theology and life led by the pastor throughout the year.

Fellowship and Service

• Mary-Martha Society of Peace – A women’s group, meeting for charity, mission, service, fellowship, and spiritual growth.
• Men of Peace – A men’s breakfast gathering, featuring guest speakers, presentations, and service projects.
• Soup’s On – A Saturday soup luncheon open to the community (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM).  All are welcome!
• Sunday Fellowship – A time of fellowship and reception following worship every Sunday.
• Food Bank – On the first Sunday of each month, non-perishable contributions are offered for our local community food bank.

Pastoral Care

Our pastoral care includes:

• Home or hospital visitation
• Care at the time of death
• Marriage & baptismal preparation
• Family ministry
• Spiritual direction