The Bible: We
believe and have experienced that the Bible is the true Word of God which is the
norm for our faith and life the true standard by which teachings and doctrines
are to be judged. The Bible’s reliability lies not in reading it as science or
proscription, but as humankind’s chief witness to God, reflecting on faith as it
is to be lived.
Jesus as Christ:
We believe that Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross for the sins of all
who believe. Although humanity is separated from God because of sin, by faith in
Jesus Christ, forgiveness of sin is possible for all people. Through Christ’s
death we are freed from the bondage of sin and death to live as free children of
God. (Romans 8:2)
Salvation: We
believe and completely rely on the "amazing grace" of God to save us from
eternal death and give us an eternal home with Him. Through our faith in God’s
grace we are saved, not by our works or actions, but only by the ever enduring
mercy of Christ do our souls find comfort and rest. (Ephesians 2:8-10)
The Church: We
believe that we are all created in the image of God, have been blessed uniquely
as children of God, and that every human being has infinite worth and value.
Just as our gifts are unique, so are the many parts of the body of Christ, the
Church, to which we belong through baptism. (Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 12:12)
Called to Serve:
We believe that through the waters of baptism and the blood and body of the
Eucharist (the sacraments) we are called to serve others in need. As the bearers
of Christ’s love, we, as Christians, are called to show others that love which
has been given to us. We do this by: standing with those in need; praying with
and for the sick and distraught; walking together.
