A Brief History
Incarnate Word was formed in 1960 from a
merger of two of the area's oldest Lutheran congregations, Zion (1831) and Concordia
(1877). The current building was completed in 1962 at the corner
of
Goodman and East Avenue.
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Our Mission and Statements
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Mission
Called, gathered, and transformed by God, we seek to
share Christ and serve all people.
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Vision
We believe God
calls us to use our unique gifts at Incarnate Word to awaken us and others to the Gospel, equip
all of us for discipleship, and send us out for ministry. With this call in mind, we will
strengthen our ministries by expanding efforts to reach the unchurched, enhancing our care of
members, providing specific means for growth in faith and service, and encouraging additional
outreach compatible with our mission. We will become a more "mission oriented"
congregation.
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Stained Glass and Mosaics
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Symbolism at
Incarnate Word revolves around the "The Word
of God Communicated" theme, and vivid stained
glass windows adorn one side of our church. The images were custom designed, and
various images portray:
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- The Word of God
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The Word Incarnate
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The Word Proclaimed
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The Word in Action
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The Fruit of the Word
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Specially-designed
mosaics are on the opposite side of the church. Typical of these is the Hand of God reaching
down from Heaven and connected with the flow of the sky, the mountains, and the
water.
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Incarnate Word Logo
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From our Incarnate Word
name, the letters "I" and "W" are the core of our logo. The letter "I," drawn as a candle,
illuminates the Word, symbolized by a book whose covers and spine form the letter "W." Our logo
reminds us that, "Your Word is a lamp to guide me, and a light for my
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