We're called "Lutheran" because we accept and teach Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three short phrases: Grace alone, Scripture alone, Faith alone.
Grace Alone
Scripture Alone
Faith Alone
We are a "confessional" congregation, which means we hold to the Lutheran Confessions as a correct interpretation and presentation of Biblical doctrine. Collected in The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, these statements of belief were put into writing by church leaders during the 16th century. (The simplest of these is Luther's Small Catechism.) The Augsburg Confession gives more detail on what Lutherans believe.
The word "Synod" in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod comes from the Greek words that mean "walking together." The synod walks together by supporting two seminaries, ten universities, and a host of international missions and ministries.
For more information click here to visit the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod web site.
As a member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS), Holy Cross is dedicated to Christian education and missions. The LCMS supports over 2,000 elementary and 5,000 pre-schools, 60 high schools, ten colleges, and two seminaries. LCMS is active in all fifty states and in more than 25 foreign countries.