Pastor Tom Tweed, who served at Agnus Dei as pastor from 1990 to 1999, wrote the following about the congregation's name:

We are unique among churches in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, being the only one named Agnus Dei Lutheran. So, is that a distinction and blessing or just a nuisance since that name is difficult to spell, often mispronounced, and very seldom understood?

We believe that the name is what we make of it. It can certainly speak to some of our strengths. It is a witness to our biblical and historical tradition in proclamation to our neighbors, "Look! See the Lamb of God!" It is a reminder of the commitment, sacrifice and self-giving that our Savior embodied and invited us to follow in our discipleship. And it is a celebration of the worship and communion which unites us and enriches us for our life of faith.

At one and the same time the "Lamb of God" becomes our "Good Shepherd" and not only feeds us but leads us, shows meekness in order to seek us and dies for us only to rise in us.

This is our church name, our identity and calling. Visit us as we join together to call one another in the name of the "Lamb of God."