Calvary Lutheran Church - (813) 645-1305

The Mission of Calvary Lutheran Church is to "Proclaim Jesus Christ to the World!"
We like to have a good time sharing the good Word. Praise God!

Our mission is to proclaim Jesus Christ to the World. This statement reflects our beliefs about Jesus, the Church, and the world.

Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus is the Son of God who died for us and was raised from the dead to bring us everlasting life. This life begins now as we live in the light of God’s love today. These are the actions of a powerful and patient God who has boundless, unconditional love and forgiveness for all people of the world.



Church
We are a church in the Lutheran tradition. Our faith tradition is based on a life-transforming story that is both ancient and timely. We believe that we cannot bring ourselves to God, but that God gives us the free gift of relationship. We call this grace. This grace is for you and for all people, which is why we welcome all comers to our community and to share in the sacraments.



The World
We believe that the radical grace and love of God through Jesus Christ are too good to keep to ourselves. We proclaim this love to the world with our words, our lives, and through the many ministries of this congregation that reach out into the community.


Calvary is a church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). For more information about the ELCA Lutheran tradition, you may visit the ELCA's website where you can find information about What ELCA Lutherans Believe, and Lutheranism 101. If you have specific questions or would like to speak with a pastor, please feel free to contact Calvary. The following is a brief summary of the beliefs of the ELCA Lutheran Tradition.


WHAT DO LUTHERANS BELIEVE?


Lutherans believe in the Trinity; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.



Lutherans confess God as Father and creator of the universe.



Lutherans confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Good News of Jesus Christ is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe. Through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, human beings can be reconciled to God.



Lutherans believe that the Holy Spirit calls, gathers, enlightens, sanctifies and keeps the whole Christian church on Earth.



Lutherans believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the written Word of God. Inspired by God's Spirit speaking through the authors, they record and announce God's revelation centering in Jesus Christ. The Bible is the inspired word of God and the authoritative source and norm of the church's proclamation, faith and life.



Lutherans believe that all human beings are born in sin and cannot live the life God intends for us on our own. We believe that Grace justifies us through faith on account of Christ.



Lutherans understand that God comes to us through the means of Grace, the Word of God and the Sacraments of Baptism (LINK) and Communion (LINK). Through them, God helps us understand and receive the benefits of a relationship with Him. God graciously speaks to us through the Law - what we need to do, and through the Gospel - what he has done for us.

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