Lutherans have much to celebrate in the city. We have been there! We have baptized, taught, preached and made disciples. We are in the city for good!

Lutherans have been present in America's cities for over 300 years, building neighborhoods and settling immigrants as they established themselves in a new land. Because of that history, generations of people have heard the Gospel proclaimed and received the peace of God through the sacraments. The blessing of being part of the church community has shaped the lives of millions in special ways; and through the years, city churches have provided leaders for witness and service to the world.

We have much to celebrate about the ministry of our church in the city. It,

• Proclaims the Gospel to women, men and children.

• Provides pastoral care for people of all ages.

• Welcomes waves of people from various countries.

• Establishes schools, social services and hospitals.

• Equips leaders in communities throughout America.

• Builds housing, feeds the hungry, clothes the naked, visits the imprisoned, protects the vulnerable and cares fro orphans and widows.

• Builds church communities of new ethnic groups and gives birth to new expressions of Christian witness.

• Provides meeting space for community organizations, child day care, elder care and self-help groups.

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