Fountain of Life Lutheran Church
Fountain of Life Lutheran Church is a Christian congregation and community resource serving Tucsonans in need. Located in Tucson, the church describes itself as committed to classical Christianity, the faith practiced by followers of Christ through the ages, while also seeking fresh expressions of
About Fountain of Life Lutheran Church
Fountain of Life Lutheran Church is a Christian congregation and community resource serving Tucsonans in need. Located in Tucson, the church describes itself as committed to classical Christianity, the faith practiced by followers of Christ through the ages, while also seeking fresh expressions of faith, worship, and outreach for the present day. Its stated identity is summed up in the phrase "Christ in you, Christ to the World."
The congregation welcomes people who are beginning to explore faith in Christ, as well as those looking for a church community in which to grow in discipleship. Sunday worship gatherings, called the "Divine Service," include the reading and preaching of God's Word, theologically crafted worship, and opportunities to get to know the church community. The church also invites visitors to ask questions about following Jesus and about Fountain of Life.
Fountain of Life identifies itself specifically as a Lutheran church within the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Its website explains that the Lutheran tradition reaches back to the 16th century and Martin Luther's efforts to clarify church theology while remaining connected to the historic Christian church. The congregation says it remains anchored in the Bible and in the classical understanding of Christian faith, including the belief that people need forgiveness from God and that this forgiveness comes through faith in what Jesus has done. The church refers to this message as the gospel, or "good news."
At the same time, Fountain of Life says it does not want to be defined only by contemporary or traditional practices. The congregation values elements of older Lutheran worship while also seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in new expressions of faith, worship, and outreach. Its website presents the church as a work in progress, grateful for its past and hopeful about its future. The congregation acknowledges that it is not perfect, while expressing confidence in the direction it is taking and in the blessing it hopes to offer those involved.
The church also emphasizes the importance of local participation in Christian life. Its description of membership connects the universal Christian community with the local church, where people pray, love, learn, proclaim, worship, and serve together. Fountain of Life is listed in partnership with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the LCMS Pacific Southwest District, and Ubuntu Academies. For people new to the congregation, the church provides an opportunity to attend Sunday worship, hear its teaching, and meet members of the community. Those who want to learn more can reach out through the church's website, where a staff member can respond to inquiries.