Immanuel Lutheran Church
Located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we strive to live out the Biblical command to love God, each other and our neighbors well. This means worshiping and following Jesus Christ not only through our words, but also through the lives we lead.
Our Vision & Misson
God is calling us to reach deeper into our congregation and out into our community to better know and care for one another.
CELEBRATE that God is with us!
GROW as Christ works in us!
SERVE as the Spirit loves through us!
What We Believe
We believe in, worship, and follow Jesus
We believe in Jesus Christ. He has saved and redeemed us with his suffering, death, and resurrection to new life. He has done all this in love, so that we might be his own, live under him in his kingdom, and serve him.
We are a Lutheran church
Immanuel is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a Protestant denomination of Christianity which traces it’s roots back to Martin Luther’s reformation of the church and the belief that we are saved by grace through faith.
We are saved by grace
We are saved from sin and death by God’s gift of grace to us through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Our faithful and good works are not done to earn God’s grace but are offered in grateful response to God’s grace. Grace is God’s loving gift to us; faith is our grateful response.
We are inspired and informed by the Bible
Lutherans believe the Bible is the unfolding story of God and humanity. We believe the story of God’s steadfast love and mercy in Jesus is the heart of what scripture has to say. God’s word, inspired by the Spirit, helps us to know God and to live in right relationship with our Lord and with each other.
We are renewed in worship
We need God and we need each other because God created us to live in community. Worship is our regular and intentional opportunity of attending to our relationships with God and with one another in Christ. As worship strengthens and nourishes us in faith and friendship, God then sends us out to help and care for our neighbor, our community, and our world.
We are called to care for and serve one another
The heart of faith is to love God and love one another. We strive to live out this love for one another in practical ways as we share gifts of friendship, support, and encouragement. This love becomes a tangible blessing as we serve one another, share what we are able, and strive to meet the needs of our neighbors, especially those who are in need.
We are committed to God’s call to work for justice
God hears the cries of all those who suffer injustice from poverty or prejudice. As servants of God we work for the common good of every member of society and are committed to addressing social and cultural injustices and issues related to race, sexuality, peace, equity, poverty, and environmental issues.
We are inclusive
All are welcome here. You are welcome to share in God’s love and grace. You are welcome no matter your race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity or relationship status, including all LGBTQIA+ people. We celebrate that you are created in God’s image. We support every child of God in living with dignity.
We are generous because God has been generous to us
We believe giving is a necessary part of faithful living. Our giving recognizes that all gifts we enjoy, our time, talents, and treasures, come from God. Giving is not just a grateful response, it is a faithful confession that our lives, including our finances, are in God’s hands. As a congregation we strive to exemplify faithful generosity by giving away over 18% of all offering to support other ministries in the world.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
CELEBRATE that God is with us! GROW as Christ works in us! SERVE as the Spirit loves through us!
Vision Statement
God is calling us to reach deeper into our congregation and further out into our community to better know and care for one another.
We are Called to care. Sent to serve.
Our Strategic Priorities
Immanuel is moving forward intentionally planning for the future and has adopted the following Strategic Priorities. Members of the congregation are invited to share their insight as we plan for the future.
1) We know who is at the center of all we do – Christ. We remind ourselves continually that we are together in the name of Jesus Christ and seek to follow Him and become a reflection of His love in everything we do. We focus on maintaining and deepening a relationship with Him and sharing the Gospel as He calls us to.
2) We welcome, affirm, and celebrate diversity in all contexts as we work toward a fuller understanding of God’s call to justice. We believe that all people are created in God’s image and that God’s imagination for diversity and justice is limitless. We listen to and learn from diverse voices resulting in deeper relationships with individuals within and outside of Immanuel, and with partner ministries. We participate in God’s continuing work of restoration, reconciliation, and redemption for all creation.
3) We have strong engagement within our community. The engagement of members and faith partners is high and broad. We do this by encouraging each member to maintain a personal ministry to help meet the needs within our church and surrounding community. We are demonstrating a love and faith in Jesus Christ through the programs we offer to our members. These programs support our faith and encourage members to seek Christ in all circumstances and situations.
4) We are a growing congregation. We strive to welcome people of all generations, to understand their needs and perspectives, and help them grow in their relationships with Jesus Christ. Our activities and plans reflect a lively, rich, inclusive congregation with a deep and sincere passion for worshipping, learning, and serving God together with people of all ages.
5) We are transitioning staff effectively. Through open, honest dialogue, we are executing against plans to transition a long-term, seasoned team and leadership. The new faces and perspectives are bringing forward new ideas and perspectives that build upon and acknowledge the foundations that have been built. Our systems and processes help attract and retain a strong staff team.
Address
Immanuel Lutheran Church
16515 Luther Way
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Phone
(952) 937-8123