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Mission

We are God’s people, baptized into new and eternal life in Jesus Christ and brought together by God’s Holy Spirit.  Seeking to grow in faith and obedience to God’s will, we come together gratefully to worship and learn, and we go out joyfully to share the good news and serve Christ in daily life.

At Grace Lutheran, we aspire to embody our name in every way. As a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America NJ Synod, our roots are in offering grace and love towards all people. By worshipping and communing together regularly, we explore how to trust in God’s grace for us so that we can live faithfully in God’s word, and in turn, we give generously of ourselves to share the Good News for the sake of the world. 

Vision

Grace Lutheran is a Reconciling in Christ congregation.

We are particularly aware that some people have been wounded by churches. We know that sometimes it’s hard to connect to a faith community because of past experiences or current time commitments and responsibilities.

 

In his ministry, Jesus broke down barriers among people and practiced radical love of neighbor. We endeavor to do the same, offering a radical welcome to all people, recognizing that our diversity is a gift from God.

Ministries

Homeless Solutions

People of Grace volunteer once a month to cook and serve dinner at Homeless Solutions. 

Quilters

Our faithful quilters have been stitching and sending homemade quilts to Lutheran World Relief for over 30 years.

Faith Kitchen

Faith Kitchen responds to Jesus’ command to “Feed my sheep” (John 21:17). They operate Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm and are housed in Trinity Lutheran Church in Dover. Meals are free of charge to all who come to eat.

Grace Lutheran members donate food and cook a meal once a month.

Food Pantry Collection

Ukraine

The Lutheran Disaster Response along with the Lutheran World Federation and Church World Service are currently accepting donations for Ukrainian refugees. Your donation helps provide immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits. If you would like to make an online donation, click here. For instructions on how to mail your donation, view the bottom of this page

Pastor Julie and Bill

Pastor Julie Haspel
and husband, Bill Santianna

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John Doe

Architect & Engineer

We love that guy