What we believe
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a congregation of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. As such, we subscribe to the Lutheran faith. We trace our history to the Protestant Reformation that began in Germany in the 1500s.
In short, we believe that we are justified (i.e., made right with God) by grace through faith apart from any good works we can do. God came down in the form of Jesus to reveal God’s love for us and there is nothing we can do separate God’s love from us. The Holy Spirit works to guide us throughout our lives in sharing God’s love with others.
What is a Lutheran?
Reconciling in Christ
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a partner congregation with Reconciling Works. HTLC is one of two RIC congregations within 50 miles of the Charlotte, NC area. Being recognized as a partner means Holy Trinity:
Clearly state[s] a welcome to people of “all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions” or “LGBTQIA+” and name[s] its commitment to "racial equity" or "anti-racism" in a Welcome Statement.*
[Is] open to calling LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC (Black, Brown, Indigenous, Person of Color) Rostered Leaders.*
Allow[s] sanctuary/community space to be used for LGBTQIA+ weddings and blessings.*
Make[s] a meaningful contribution annually to support the national RIC program.*
*From the Reconciling Works website
