WHO WE ARE
Emmanuel Lutheran Church is a people located in the heart of Venice, Florida on the Gulf. Individually we make up the body of Christ and together we work to make this congregation a welcoming home to all peoples.
We strive to be a congregation through God's work and our hands to make visible the Kingdom of God in the Venice community and around the world. With 675 members and growing, we would love for you to make Emmanuel your home on your journey of faith.
Our music is uplifting and our worship is rooted in the historic liturgy of the Lutheran. As evangelicals, that is "gospel-bearers," God's good news is reflected throughout our ministries. It has been said that there's a palpable sense of God's presence and joy with the people of Emmanuel.
We are passionate about serving our neighbors, a community of faith that lives out God's mission:
To Know Christ and Boldly Make Him Known
Our Values
LOVE
We are committed to loving God and loving others, and to be known for our love for one another.
EVANGELISM
We seek to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all people, and to share the gospel through both word and actions.
WORSHIP
We strive to glorify God through worship that is rooted in the scriptures, and that draws us closer to God.
DISCIPLESHIP
We prioritize the practice of forming others in the faith, helping them to grow in their understanding of the Bible and their relationship with God.
SERVICE
We are called to serve our community and those in need, through both physical and spiritual acts of love and kindness.
STEWARDSHIP
We strive to be wise stewards of the resources God has gifted us, using them to meet the needs of both the church and our community,
UNITY
We seek to foster unity in diversity, standing together as a church family united in our purpose of sharing God's love.
HOLINESS
We strive to be a holy people, living in obedience to God's Word and in the willful acceptance to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
MISSION
We seek to fulfill the Great Commission, making disciples of Jesus Christ in our community and beyond.