What We Believe

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  • We believe in God, the Father almighty, who created heaven and earth.

    God the Father created all things for His good plan (Genesis 1).

  • We believe in Jesus Christ, the only Son of the Father and Lord of all creation.

    Jesus is fully God and fully man. He was conceived through the Holy Spirit and born from the Virgin Mary (Luke 1-2).

  • We believe Jesus Christ will return to judge the world.

    Jesus Christ will destroy sin and death and give us an eternal home of paradise with Him (1 Corinthians 15:23-28).

  • We believe in God the Holy Spirit.

    The Holy Spirit abides in every Christian empowering and guiding us to obey God and enjoy Him forever (1 Corinthians 3:16).

  • We believe God the Holy Spirit inspired men to write the Bible.

    The Bible is God’s Word to us, equipping us with all we need for life and salvation (2 Peter 1:21).

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  • We believe in the holy catholic church.

    The Church of Jesus Christ is larger than any one denomination. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus rules as Lord over His universal Church. (Ephesians 4:4-6).

  • We believe in the communion of saints.

    God’s people, both the living and the departed, are all united into one family through Jesus Christ (Romans 12:4-8).

  • We believe in the forgiveness of sins.

    Jesus Christ is the only way to God the Father. By His sacrifice, we may receive forgiveness of our sins (Acts 4:12).

  • We believe in the resurrection of the body.

    We will be raised from death to have an eternal, glorified body in God’s new creation (1 Corinthians 15:42).

  • We believe in the life everlasting.

    Those who are in Christ will have an eternal home with Him (Revelation 21:2).

Core Spiritual Values

Purpose

• Foster unity, compassion, and create a sense of belonging

• Strengthen community bonds, guide ethical decision making, and create a welcoming environment that nurtures faith, spiritual growth, and service to others

• Be with Jesus. Be like Jesus. Do what Jesus did.

Scripture | Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my word will not pass away. Matthew 24:5

• Teaching and preaching God’s word

• Bible based education and formation for all ages

• Scripture is inspired and without error

Worship | My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long. Psalm 71:8

• Bible directed and Spirit led

• Ancient liturgy

• Sacraments, including weekly communion

• Living out the Good News

Love, Grace, and Mercy | What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8

• Redemption and repentance

• Loving our community through mission and outreach

• Identify in Christ

Intimacy With God | Come near to God, and He will come near to you. James 4:8

• Gratitude

• Prayer

• Service, loving others as God loves

• Our purpose is to glorify God and see His Kingdom come

Discipleship | Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23

• Obedience to Jesus’ teachings

• Mentoring and connecting with others

• Giving generously of our time, talent and treasure

• Bringing others to Christ