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About Sharon Sharon is a rich pasture for all people |
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Mission Directive
Sharon Lutheran's History From services in 1918 in various homes with 20 individuals, to over 4000 members today Sharon has a rich and varied ministry in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Learn More |
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Sharon Lutheran Church is ... people
Sharon Lutheran Church is ... a caring people
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Sharon Lutheran Church is ... a worshipping people
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A Rich Pasture For All People
We are people who share a common faith in God and God's promises. We are a unique people, called to life through God's promises in baptism. By God's grace, we are freed from all that oppresses us to be the people God has created us to be. We are freed to be servants of God's kingdom in the work of humanization and liberation. Because God raised Jesus from the dead, we have hope for the future. We are in God's care now and forever.
As Christ's Body in the world, we are constantly striving to be a caring community, responding to the needs of hurting people within our congregation, the larger community and the world. Sharon's building is regularly used for a variety of community support groups and organizations. Through programs and benevolences we assist people locally and beyond through the efforts of the 
Because of who we are and what God has created us to be, worship is central to our Christian lives. To regularly hear God's Word and share in the sacraments is key to our vitality in the Christian faith. Along with that, continued life-long learning is critical in helping us relate the resources of God's grace to life in this complex world.
As part of Christ's church, we are called to use the gifts and resources with which we have been blessed. We also discover that as we become actively involved in the church, it takes on a greater personal meaning for each of us. To coordinate the overall activities of the church, a