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Martin Luther taught Greek, Hebrew, and Bible in 16th century Germany. He struggled with his faith and despaired of earning God's favor. In his study of Scripture he came to understand that salvation comes by grace through faith. God's forgiveness is a gift that cannot be earned. We are saved through Jesus' death on the cross. In response we are called to live lives of faithful service that reflect God's love.

This discovery led Luther to seek changes in the life and worship of the church. He translated the Mass into the German language and initiated congregational hymn singing. Luther also translated the Bible into German for all to read. Although he did not intend to split the church, his actions led to the creation of what is now known as the Lutheran Church.

The Bible is the norm and standard for Lutheran faith. Lutherans affirm the priesthood of all believers and teach that Christians are called to live in community with other Christians. We emphasize worship, service, and fellowship within our congregation. Through the North Carolina Synod and ELCA we share in mission efforts in this country and overseas.

The main Lutheran worship service is based on an ancient worship order used in the second century after Christ. The service is liturgical, that is, a dialogue between the pastor and the congregation. (Liturgy simply means "work of the people.") This dialogue is taken from Scripture and much of the liturgy is sung. Each Sunday we remember and celebrate the first Easter Sunday so communion is important to us. We celebrate communion at each Sunday morning worship service.
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