Who We Are

Founded in 1977 by a small group of early Lake Norman dwellers, Lake Norman Lutheran Chapel services were initially held in a local real estate office. 

On December 10, 1978, the charter was signed for Lake Norman Lutheran Chapel. Ground was broken in November of 1979 and the first worship service was held in the new church building on February 17, 1980. Lake Norman Lutheran Chapel was officially received into the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod at the Southeastern District Convention on May 20, 1980. By the end of 1995, additional square footage was added to the church, the facade was bricked, and a steeple was added.

In June of 1999, the name was changed to Lake Norman Lutheran Church. On March 3, 2002, ground was broken and construction began on a new fellowship hall and classrooms. On December 22, 2002, the new classrooms and fellowship hall were used for the first time. Truly, the Lord is good.

Our Mission and Values

Our Lord teaches us to pray, praise and give thanks . . .

We pray for one another and for community needs, for those suffering or in any need, for those in authority.  We are confident our prayers are heard and answered because of the saving work of Jesus Christ.  Everyone's prayers are important - we want to include prayers from clergy and laity alike.  We hold events and activities to equip people for a life of prayer, starting with the Lord's Prayer.

Our Lord teaches us to commit to worship that matters . . .

Essentials of worship are the tangible ways God connects to us: Holy Baptism, Holy Communion, and the Bible.  Grace is the emphasis.  Excellence in our worship honors God and draws people to Him.  While Lutherans will find our worship familiar and reverent, services will be welcoming for all.

Our Lord teaches us to be a caring Christian community . . .

We practice caring for those in need.  Passionately following Jesus' teaching, we strive to see Him as we look to our neighbor.  When we see a need, we respond with compassion.

Our Lord teaches us to be a congregation of generous Christians . . .

We value God-directed giving of our time and financial resources.  As individuals and families we strive to practice percentage giving of our finances to support LNLC ministries and beyond.  We seek to use the gift of our time and abilities to make better the Lake Norman community our neighbors as well as our world.  We go to the Bible for the best ways to do these things.

Our Lord calls us to follow Him and make disciples. . .

We believe the truth of God's teachings and His story of salvation which is the Bible.  We value knowledge of the Bible and its applications for life.  We seek to be life-long learners.