Church of the Risen Christ is an interdenominational Christian church that draws deeply from the richness of Lutheran theology. This means our doors are open to Christians from every background, while our teaching, worship, and sacramental life are shaped by the historic Lutheran understanding of the Gospel. We are not a Lutheran denomination — but we are joyfully and unapologetically Lutheran in theology.

What “Interdenominational” Means for Us

Being interdenominational means:

  • People from all Christian traditions are welcome

  • No one must “become Lutheran” to belong

  • We honor the diversity of the wider Body of Christ

  • We focus on unity in Christ rather than denominational labels

Our community includes Lutherans, Catholics, Anglicans, Methodists, Baptists, Pentecostals, and those new to faith. All stand on equal footing here.

What “Lutheran in Theology” Means for Us

While our membership is diverse, our theological center is distinctly Lutheran. This includes:

  • Christ at the center of everything

  • Grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone

  • The distinction of Law and Gospel

  • The Real Presence of Christ in Holy Communion

  • Baptism as God’s saving promise

  • The authority of Scripture interpreted through Christ

  • The historic liturgy of the Church

We draw from the Augsburg Confession, Luther’s Small Catechism, and the broader Lutheran tradition as faithful expressions of the Christian faith.

Why This Identity Matters

This combination allows us to be:

  • Rooted without being rigid

  • Traditional without being exclusionary

  • Sacramental without being sectarian

  • Inclusive without abandoning theological depth

We believe the Lutheran tradition offers a clear, Christ-centered, grace-filled way of understanding the Gospel — one that speaks powerfully to people from every background.

A Church for All People

Because our identity is grounded in grace, we welcome:

People from any denomination

People with questions or doubts

People who have been hurt by the church

LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families

Anyone seeking a community shaped by Christ’s love

Our unity is not in a label — our unity is in Jesus Christ.

In Summary

We are interdenominational in community, Lutheran in theology, traditional in worship, and inclusive in welcome.

This is who we are. This is the church we are called to be. This is the grace we proclaim.