We are a RECONCILING IN CHRIST community
We at Lutheran Church of the Incarnation strive to become the living embodiment of Christ by creating a loving, welcoming, and inclusive community. We acknowledge that as human beings we all fall short in accepting people who are different from ourselves. We believe we are challenged by Christ to care for, to love, to respect, and to listen to all. This Af
firmation of Welcome includes, but is not limited to race, age, marital or economic status, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or personal history. We struggle to better understand the mysteries of God's teachings and welcome all to join us as we grow together in Christ to witness and serve. If you wish to learn more about what it means to be a Reconciling in Christ community, we invite you to call and speak with Pastor Dan or visit the web site of Lutherans Concerned / North America. Incarnation is one of 10,500 congregations which make up the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org), locally organized into 215 congregations in northern California and northern Nevada through the Sierra Pacific Synod (www.spselca.org). As Lutheran Christians, we celebrate:
Jesus Christ
Justification by grace through faith
The Sacraments of Baptism and Communion
Studying the Bible
Worship as central in our life together
Service to the larger community
Vibrant music
The "Priesthood of all Believers"
OK, everything probably made sense until you got to the "Priesthood of All Believers," right? At Incarnation, it means we are seeking to be a community of faith which welcomes and celebrates the gifts of all kinds of people. Yes, gifts – the gifts and abilities we believe we have been given to use every day to God’s glory. We believe it isn’t just "the pastor’s job" to offer ministry – it’s the job of all of us! Do you know what your gifts and abilities are? The link below will lead you in answering a series of questions about the skills and abilities you possess, and your enjoyment in sharing those gifts through your work, friendships or community service. It doesn’t take much time, and the results of this survey will be known only to you. Take a few moments and see what surprises you might find. http://www.elca.org/evangelism/assessments/spiritgifts.html
If you would like to learn more about how Incarnation is celebrating the gifts of its members and friends, look at the many ministries we offer. None of these ministries could happen without the efforts and talents of people who are willing to share their gifts. We’re glad you stopped by, and hope your visit will be a way to discover more about our community of faith. If you have any difficulty finding the information you’re looking for, or if you’d like more information than the website can provide, please feel free to e-mail our Pastor at [email protected]. We are located in Davis on the northwest corner of Russell Boulevard and Arthur Street, just west of Highway 113. Click here for a map and directions to LCI.
