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Established in 1842, St. Thomas Lutheran Church is the oldest Missouri Synod Church in Michigan. The congregation, which began meeting in the home of Thomas and Anna Roth, continues to minister to the surrounding community from the same site where it began over 165 years ago. Our Lord meets with us in worship through His Holy Spirit present in Word and Sacraments so that we are strengthened and equipped for living the life He gives us. Worship services feature:
St. Thomas Faith Statement
We submit to Scripture alone as the highest authority for Christian doctrine and practice. We acknowledge the Lutheran Confessional writings of the sixteenth century (the Book of Concord ) as an accurate presentation of the teachings of Holy Scripture. We receive Baptism as the way which Christ established to bring spiritual birth to all people, young and old, thus making them his disciples. We join together in a common commitment to share the Gospel with the lost and to instruct the found in the truths of Scripture. We receive the Lord's Supper as the sacred meal which Christ established to feed His people with His body and blood, once given for us on the cross and now immortal by His resurrection; through this meal, we receive forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. We aim to live God-pleasing lives by serving our neighbors in our various vocations in family, society, and church. We anticipate Christ's return on the last day, when we and all believers will enter the new heaven and new earth. Links to learn more: Affiliation St. Thomas is a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, a worldwide Christian Church that is active in spreading the Gospel through mass media such as "The Lutheran Hour" radio broadcasts and the "This is the Life" television program. Our Michigan District Office is located on Geddes Road in Ann Arbor. We are also proud to support one of our synodical colleges - Concordia University, Ann Arbor. E-mail and Website hosting services are provided by Concordia University, and LCMS-Michigan District, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Becoming Part of the St. Thomas Family Pastor's Inquiry Class - Designed to meet the needs of all those interested in learning the central truths of Scripture. Classes are held throughout the year. Contact the parish office or the pastor directly if you would like to register for the next session. Baptism - Children and adults who are baptized at St. Thomas are members of the body of Christ. Adults first receive instruction regarding the teachings of the church. Transfer - By requesting a letter of transfer from one of our sister congregations in the LC-MS around the world.
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