NEIGHBORS IN CHRIST PARISH

 Gibbon & Winthrop MN Communities

 

Neighbors in Christ

CORE VALUES

WE PREACH GRACE NOT GUILT

We believe that Jesus extends grace to everyone and that we should follow in his steps. Who are we to pass judgment and not extend grace, when we ourselves have sinned. We believe we should love the sinner, not banish them.

WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF FELLOWSHIP

We are called to join in fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. We believe that reaching out to the lost and engaging with them will strengthen our bond with each other through God.

WE WORSHIP HARD AND PRAY HARDER

We believe that Jesus is central to everything. We believe that prayer is a direct line to God, and that we should speak to Him every chance we get. Worship is our chance to praise God and we take joy in doing so.

WE ARE A CHURCH WITHOUT WALLS

Jesus called us to go out and spread the word of God. We believe that this is not done enough. We make it a priority to go outside of the church walls to reach the lost and broken. We hope that you will join us in doing so.

MISSION STATEMENT

God calls us to mission and ministry in our rural communities and to the world.  Gathered in faith and nurtured by Word and Sacrament, we commit ourselves to share a hope for the future, to use our resources and talents guided by the Holy Spirit, and to work together to expand our ministry to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ.

Neighbors in Christ

OUR HISTORY

Neighbors In Christ (NIC) is a 3 point parish formed in 2011.  The parish congregations include Augustana Lutheran Church in Gibbon, First Lutheran Church in Winthrop and St. John's Lutheran in Bismarck Township.   Each church maintains its own identity, working together serving God on special projects and sharing a pastor. 

  • Important Dates:
    • Neighbors In Christ 3 Point Parish - Established in 2011
    • Augustana Lutheran Church, Gibbon - Established in 1899
    • First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winthrop - Nee Swedish Lutheran, Established in 1884
    • St. John's Lutheran, Bismarck Township, rural Winthrop - Established in 1873