Our Beliefs and Values

Our Mission

Atonement Lutheran Church is a gathering of God's people called in Christ to:

• Invite all people into the presence of the living God
• Prepare for ministry in daily life
• Go Into the World as disciples.

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Church Affiliation:
Atonement Lutheran Church is a congregation
of the  ​Upstate New York Synod (UNYS) of the
​Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). 

We are a Reconciling In Christ (RIC) congregation. This means that we advocate for the full welcome, inclusion, and equity of LBGTQIA+ Lutherans in all aspects of life in the church, and for the equitable rights of all people. 

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Vision Statement

Called to be witnesses to the Good News of Jesus Christ, we will be:
~A warm, welcoming community of faith: grounded in word and worship, discipleship, and 
   service to Christ.
~A church with open hearts, minds, and ministry: called to practice a spirit of grace, acceptance,
   and generosity to all children of God.
~A community of faith called to make a difference: in the world around us and in the lives of the
   families, children, youth, and adults within our congregation.
~God's people gathered to be a wellspring of hope: for growth in faith and life in this place and
   wherever we are called to serve.