Beliefs

Jesus Christ, who is God in human flesh, came to save his people from their sins, to give them life, and to lead them each day. Through faith in Jesus, we can enter into a living relationship with God, know his love, and experience the forgiveness of sins and newness of life.

Our congregation’s beliefs stem from a warm-hearted commitment to the Word of God as “the only infallible rule for faith and life.” Our church stands in a long line of churches growing out of the Protestant Reformation of the 16th and 17th century in Europe, and specifically Reformation Presbyterianism in England and Scotland.

Specifically, we are a covenanted local church, with our members unified in a common confession of faith and purpose. Here is the content this “glue” that bind us together in a common faith. We invite visitors and adherents to consider joining us in this profession!

1. We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, the only infallible rule for faith and life.
2. We believe in the one living and true God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as revealed in the Scriptures.
3. We repent of our sin and confess our guilt and helplessness as sinners against God. We profess Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and as our Savior and Lord. We dedicate ourselves to His service, endeavoring to forsake all sin, and to conform our lives to His teaching and example.
4. We promise to submit in the Lord to the teaching and government of this church as being based upon the Scriptures.  We recognize our responsibility to work with others in the church and to support and encourage them in their service to the Lord. In case we should need correction in doctrine or life we will respect the authority and discipline of the church.
5. So we may grow in the Christian life, we promise to diligently read the Bible, engage in private prayer, keep the Lord’s Day, regularly attend the worship services, observe the appointed sacraments, and give to the Lord’s work as He shall prosper us.
6. We purpose to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness in all the relationships of life, faithfully to perform our whole duty as a true servants of Jesus Christ, and seek to win others to Him.
7. We make this profession of faith and purpose in the presence of God, in humble reliance upon His grace, as we desire to give our account with joy at the Last Great Day.