Welcome to Christ Lutheran Church’s website! The website should give you a pretty good idea of what we’re all about at CLC. Let me tell you a little about me.

I’ve been the pastor of Christ Lutheran for two years now. Prior to moving to Alaska I was at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California as the Director of Contextual Education. Before California, I served several parishes in Oregon.

I think perhaps the most important thing to know about me as a pastor is that I am totally committed to the gospel of grace. I believe that in Jesus Christ we are accepted, forgiven and loved without reservation. We don’t have to earn God’s favor by doing things just right or believing things just so. We have only to open our hearts to receive this marvelous gift. Having been so blessed, we cannot help but become a blessing to others as we live a life of gratitude and generosity.

Whenever you come to worship with us at Christ Lutheran, you will hear about this gospel of grace. You will be challenged to trust the promise. That isn’t always easy in a world that teaches us to condemn and judge rather than accept and love.

I invite you to join us for worship to hear this word of grace. Whatever burdens you carry, there are those among us that share them. We are eager to stand beside you, offering a word of hope and an experience of joy. You are welcome!

Peace to your heart,

Pastor Susan Granata

 

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