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Lord Of The Mountains Lutheran Church, ELCA

About Us

WELCOME

We rejoice that diversity in God's creation enriches, nurtures and challenges our life and ministry as followers of Jesus and as servants in the world.

Because we believe with Jesus that God’s grace is truly amazing, we are committed to welcoming all people to this place… no matter where you come from, no matter what age, race, socio-economic or family status, no matter what gender identity or sexual orientation, no matter what your faith tradition or theological beliefs.

Grace is for everyone or it isn’t grace. It’s that simple. It’s that amazing.

Vision

Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church is an open, welcoming and affirming community, fulfilling God’s vision of a world where peace, love, and justice become a reality for all. (Adopted by the congregation 2018)

Mission

In the spirit of the Reformation, Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church continually seeks meaningful ways of expressing our commitment to the life and teachings of Jesus. We do this by…

  • Welcoming all people to full participation in our community of faith.
  • Recognizing there are many ways to God.
  • Striving to be compassionate toward all of creation.
  • Aspiring to live what we believe.
  • Respecting diversity of thought and opinion.
  • Working for peace and justice for all people and all creation.
  • Committing ourselves to serving others.

Church Staff

Kate Davidson

Pastor & Council Member
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Caroline Hesford

Music Director and Collaborative Pianist
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Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church is an open, welcoming and affirming community, fulfilling God’s vision of a world where peace, love, and justice become a reality for all.

Church Council

The Lord of the Mountains Church Council meets once a month. Meetings are open for anyone to attend. If you have questions, comments, or topics to add to the agenda, or you would like to join the Zoom council meetings, please submit a request or contact the appropriate council member directly - phone numbers are available in the online LOTM Pictorial Directory (password available by request). Or you may contact council members through the church administrator.

The council is charged with the overall management of church matters including personnel, maintenance, education, finances and strategic planning. The current council consists of the pastor and 12 members elected by the congregation. The Executive Committee includes the pastor and the four officers: the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Terms are for three years beginning and ending at the annual meeting in January. A council member may serve two consecutive terms.

Selecting Council members is the responsibility of a nominating committee which screens potential members and then recommends them to the congregation for consideration. Each council member has a specific responsibility beyond council membership as listed under their names below.

Kate Davidson

Pastor & Council Member

Kevin Clarke

President

Alicia Dunn

Vice President

Chris Jacobsen

Secretary

Catheryn Carlson

Treasurer

Craig Bolt

Ruth Hendricks

Doug Muschett

Cindy Massaro

Jay Meservy

LOTM Theology Statement

Inclusiveness

We believe with Jesus that God’s grace is truly amazing. God’s love is free and without condition, unearned and unmerited. Therefore, we are committed to welcoming all people.

Intellectual Integrity

We take the Bible seriously, though not literally. We ask questions about the scriptures understanding that none of us possesses the whole truth. We believe there is more grace to be found in the search for understanding than in dogmatic certainty; more value in questioning than absolutes. We also recognize the value of a variety of perspectives from both religion and science.

Spiritual Vitality

We continually seek meaningful ways of expressing our commitment to the life and teachings of Jesus because Jesus is the face of God’s love in our life and in the world. Following the path and teachings of Jesus can lead to an awareness and experience of the sacred and the oneness of all life.

Social Justice

With the knowledge that God cares for justice for all, we strive for peace and justice among all people through both our institutional life and spiritual lives. We enter the public sphere where we advocate for the poor, the hungry, and people suffering from injustice. We aspire to serve our neighbor in love both locally and globally.

Faith Formation

We value faith formation for all ages through continued education and conversations as we grow spiritually. It is our responsibility to pass on this expansive and evolving faith to all as well as to future generations.

Caring for the Earth

We understand the urgency to care for God’s beautiful creation and attempt to live in ways that are compassionate and honor our planet.

Belonging to the ELCA

We are committed to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Rocky Mountain Synod. Central to our spiritual life are:

Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism is a visible sign that reminds us of our identity as beloved children of God, in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

Sacrament of Communion

Weekly we gather, receive communion at the same table where all are equal before God, and are sent back out to the world to live God’s mission.

The Cross

The death of Jesus on the cross is a visible sign that God is always present in the margins of our lives, identifying with our suffering and pain.

Our Ministry

We are called to express gratitude for God’s gift of life and love by serving others and caring for Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church through our financial gifts, our time, and our talents.