We are a church where:
•The gospel of God's love in Jesus Christ is expressed in understandable language and is translated into personal relationships
•Highest quality different worship styles are offered and respected
•All guests are welcome, and newcomers are effectively gathered into relationships
•Each individual quickly finds a place to belong and is known personally
•Our programs keep growing in numbers & excellence, with opportunities for many tastes & all ages
•We find important needs to serve in the community, and do so well enough that we'd be missed if we disappeared
•We are an oasis of tranquility, regardless of the weather
•We offer opportunities for creative Christian service in home, community, the Twin Cities metro area, and, through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA], the nation and the world.