We are a
Reconciling in Christ Congregation


Bethlehem Lutheran Church (ELCA) is a Reconciling in Christ partner. We are an open and affirming congregation to everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, encouraging full participation in the life of the church. We also have a commitment to racial equity and racial justice.
Welcome Statement
Belonging to Christ, Sharing Christ on the North Shore and Beyond. Bethlehem Lutheran Church welcomes all people, learning more about God's grace through supporting those who enter here. We endeavor to treat all people with honesty, dignity, and respect.
As Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34
We celebrate our human diversity, and joyfully encourage full participation in the life of the church, including every race, ethnicity, age, family situation, physical and mental ability, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, religious beliefs, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” Galatians 3:28.
We look for common ground amidst differences, open to the wisdom that each person brings to our unique individual and collective journey of faith in Christ.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the Welcome Statement or our status as a Reconciling in Christ partner, please contact us!
218-387-2227