As Lutherans we believe that we can’t do anything to earn salvation. That’s why God has sent Jesus to us. Since we love God we want to take care of our neighbors, especially of those who are in need.

The Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church make comforts that are distributed to the Youth Service Bureau, the Homeless Shelter and to others who need help.

Some of our members work as volunteers for the food panty in Portland.

Every year since 2003 we have organized a chicken dinner to raise money for world and local hunger. Church members sell tickets for the meal for the drive-thru pickup at our church. Normally we prepare 500 plates and carry them to the waiting diners.

Our congregation supports many local groups that try to help people in need. Through our denomination, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we also support hospitals, colleges, schools, missionaries, and vital work all over the country and around the world.