Do you believe?
... that God's grace is freely given to all people?
... that followers of Jesus Christ should be in the business of loving people, not judging them?
... that Christ had a passion for those who had been marginalized in his society, and the Christian church today is still being
    called to share that same passion?
... that children need to grow up in a nurturing environment that teaches the love and acceptance of all people?
... that critical thinking, even doubting, is an important part of growing in faith?
... that the Bible is a book to be taken seriously, not literally?
... that the Bible is God's Word to us and, with the help of the Holy Spirit and other people of faith, we can strive to apply it 
    to our lives in today's world?
... that the love of God, as it was revealed to us in Jesus Christ, is at the center of God's Word and everything else in the
    Bible is interpreted from that center?
... that the church is called to be the Body of Christ in the world, and in order to do that we need to take the time necessary
    to know Christ?
... that following Christ isn't simply a matter of following the rules; it's difficult and most people who call themselves
    Christians don't do it very well?
... that God gives us the gift of Christian community to help us along the way?

If you agree with the beliefs above,
and if you've been searching for a faith community that shares your beliefs,
then God may be calling you to be a part of First Lutheran, Longview. Join us this Sunday!