Sharon Lutheran Church

Sharon Lutheran Church is a United States-based nonprofit organization and an affiliated congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The church is dedicated to serving as a caring community that fosters faith and promotes service to both the local and broader global community.

Mission and Vision

Sharon Lutheran Church's mission is to be a caring community serving God's kingdom through humanization and liberation. It emphasizes the role of its members as a worshipping people who are called to use their gifts for the betterment of society. The church is committed to responding to the needs of the hurting within its congregation and beyond, engaging in various community support activities and benevolences through the ELCA.

Ministry and Outreach

The church offers a range of outreach ministries, including:

• Youth Mission Trips: Organized in partnership with other organizations, these trips provide young people with opportunities to serve others outside their immediate community.
• Love Feast: A monthly free meal event for those who may not otherwise have access to such fellowship and sustenance.
• Northlands Rescue Mission Picnic: An annual event that includes a community cookout.
• Feed My Starving Children: Participation in mobile packing events to support global food aid.
• Lutheran Disaster Response: Collaborating with the ELCA to provide relief to disaster-stricken areas, ensuring all donations directly benefit those in need.

Worship and Community Engagement

Sharon Lutheran Church offers regular worship services on Sundays and Wednesdays, aiming to engage its members in deeper faith and community involvement. Worship is seen as a core element of its mission, encouraging participants to listen to God's Word, experience grace through sacraments like baptism and communion, and be inspired to serve the world.

Leadership and Organization

The church is led by rostered ministers, including deacons and pastors, who oversee various aspects of its ministry and outreach programs. Deacon Jamie Travers serves as the Deacon of Congregational Life, emphasizing daily discipleship and community engagement, while other leadership roles focus on youth, children, and family ministries.

Affiliation

As part of the ELCA, Sharon Lutheran Church aligns with the broader mission and values of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, which emphasizes Lutheran doctrine, social justice, and ecumenical collaboration. The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, known for its commitment to community service and international partnerships.