God calls Ebenezer...
...to be a Christian home for all who seek the sustaining nature of the Holy Spirit, to demonstrate faith and trust in God through the ministry of its people, and to let Christ's model of service, justice and love give expression to how we share God's gift with the world.  Ebenezer
Church is Christian.
We believe in One God revealed in three sacred persons - traditionally expressed as Holy Trinity. God is the Eternal Creator, fully human and fully divine Jesus Christ, and powerful Holy Spirit.
Ebenezer is
a Lutheran church.
We are rooted in the Bible, God's word revealed in Scripture. We are also "catholic" (meaning "universal"), which means that we identify ourselves with a long tradition of the universal church on earth. As Lutheran Christians, we look to the Confessions (historical documents from the Reformation) of our church to help us understand how to apply scripture to church life. We believe that God created us and loves us and desires for each person a fullness of life. Because of God's grace, we are free to love God, self, and all creation with all our heart, mind, and strength.
Ebenezer is a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Ebenezer is
Reconciling in Christ.
We celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals and families in all areas of the Ebenezer community. We believe that God loves all people, celebrating diversity in race, social class, gender and gender expression, and sexual orientation. The "Reconciling in Christ" community of churches celebrates that diversity publically, while calling the church at large to greater welcome.
Ebenezer is
Intergenerational.
We pride ourselves on being a community that welcomes people of all ages, old and young and everything in between. We have optional nursery care for very small children during the 10:30 AM worship service (5 and under), but we also welcome the presence and blessing of children in worship with their parents (including the noises they sometimes make!). No matter what your age, you will find peers at Ebenezer.
Ebenezer is
a place of worship.
Rooted in tradition and open to the world, worship at Ebenezer is grounded and global. We use the Revised Common Lectionary for our scripture readings each week, prayers and propers found in the liturgies of Evangelical Lutheran Worship. Our musical selections are drawn from a number of sources, both Lutheran and ecumanical.
Ebenezer is
a place of celebration.
We celebrate Holy Communion weekly. Baptism generally preceeds communion, but please know you are welcome at the calling of the Spirit. Children are welcome to commune as soon as the parents and pastor agree to begin that practice; this may occur as early as when a child can receive solid food. Instruction about communion is offered at least annually for children of any age.
Ebenezer is
interactive.
We believe that Christian faith that we should each use our God-given gifts to improve the world around us. We believe in expressing Christian love in all that we do - every day, everywhere. By doing this, we participate in furthering God's purpose on earth and bring glory to God.
The preaching of God's Word has always marked Ebenezer's worship. Preaching at Ebenezer engages the texts as both law (challenge, conviction), and Gospel (good news, grace, and freedom).
Lutheran Worship: What to expect.
- A gathering of many ages, races, talents, and abilities
- Lively music
- A warm and friendly welcome
- Formality without formalism
- Leaders to whom you can relate both spiritually and personally
- Ritual that connects to 2,000 years of Christian tradition and speaks to the heart
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