Faith life

Grace is a gift from God – expressed through Jesus – that gives us the freedom to forgive, to treat others with compassion, to rise above injustice and to receive God’s love in our own lives.

Serving others through kindness, generosity and practical support is how we express our love for humanity and the earth. This is part of our collective life calling.
 

We understand that life will inevitably expose us to suffering to varying degrees but that hardship is transformational. We believe that we all have the ability to rise up and grow from difficult times. 

We believe in the warmth and safety of family and the strong sense of identity and belonging that comes from being a part of a community.
 

We believe that our life’s work is to encourage each other on life’s journey, no matter where we come from or where we’re going. We believe that everyday togetherness generates a true sense of belonging.

We believe in rigorous intellectual pursuit and traversing the frontiers of human knowledge across all fields. For us, knowledge sits side by side with faith.
 

We believe in boundaries and accountability. The way we talk and act matters. Positive behaviour is explicitly taught and supported. We acknowledge our mistakes, make reparations and move forward. 
 

We hold music as a gift from God. We believe in its power to inspire, renew, unite and elevate the human experience. For us, music brings about self-knowledge, joy and communion. Our thriving performing arts program reflects our rich Lutheran musical heritage.

We honour the natural world and take steps to protect, sustain and restore the earth. We believe that creation is ongoing and that we are an intrinsic part of it.