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Our Mission

"Living and Sharing God's Love Through Christ."

We are a collection of everyday people who gather to worship, study, play and
grow together in the name of Jesus Christ. For it is Jesus who takes us as sinners
and turns us into saints. This we believe with all our faith.


We are a people unified in purpose, yet diverse in character. We have been called to this particular congregation, Faith Lutheran Church, at this particular place and time.


As a church, we pledge ourselves to support those in time of need, celebrate with those in time of gladness, encourage responsible stewardship, promote justice and peace in society and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.


Lutheran Church Knoxville

How do Lutherans View the Bible?

To borrow a phrase from Luther, the Bible is "the manger in which the Word of God is laid." While Lutherans recognize differences in the way the Bible should be studied and interpreted, it is accepted as the primary an authoritative witness to the church's faith. Written and transcribed by many authors over a period of many centuries, the Bible bears remarkable testimony to the mighty acts of God in the lives of people and nations. In the Old Testament is found the vivid account of God's covenant relationship to Israel. In the New Testament is found the story of God's new covenant with all of creation in Jesus. The new testament is the first hand proclamation of those who lived through the events of Jesus' life, death, and Resurrection. As such, it is the authority from Christian faith and practice. The Bible is thus not a definitive record of history or science. Rather, it is the record of the drama of God's saving care for creation throughout the course of history.