The ELCA

Good Shepherd is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Here’s a little bit about what that means, from the ELCA itself:

ELCA History

A merger of three Lutheran churches formed the ELCA in 1988. They were The American Lutheran Church, the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches and the Lutheran Church in America.

Find out more about the history of the ELCA here.

ELCA Teaching

The ELCA confesses the Triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In our preaching and teaching the ELCA trusts the Gospel as the power of God for the salvation of all who believe.

Find out more about the teaching of the ELCA here.

ELCA Mission & Vision

Together in Jesus Christ we are freed by grace to live faithfully, witness boldly and serve joyfully.

Find out more about the mission & vision of the ELCA here.

Visit the homepage of the ELCA here.

Good Shepherd Lutheran belongs to the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin of the ELCA. Learn more here.