Living in God's love, it is Elim's mission to invite all people to grow in God and to work together to heal and transform the community in Jesus' name. Elim's mission includes sponsorship and hosting of the Petaluma Interfaith Food Pantry, organized by a consortium of Christian and Jewish congregations. Elim also supports Christian education in Tanzania through the New Life Band of Arusha.

Elim Lutheran Church of Petaluma, California, is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Amerca.