As a community of faith following Jesus’ commandment to love one another, the members of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church are called to accept, welcome and embrace all people seeking a relationship with Christ, regardless of age, economic status, ethnic background, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family structure, or marital status.

In keeping with our commitment to love one another, we believe in working and advocating for racial equity, social and economic justice, and inclusion for our entire community.

We affirm with the Apostle Paul that…

“In Christ Jesus we are all children of God through faith, for all who were baptized into Christ have clothed themselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for we are all one in Christ Jesus.“

(Galatians 3:26-28)