As a congregation, we reaffirm what the church in all ages and places has proclaimed as a foundation of the Christian faith — the Apostles Creed:

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;
he descended into hell;
the third day he rose again from the dead; 
he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; 
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit; 
the holy catholic (universal) church; 
the communion of saints; 
the forgiveness of sins; 
the resurrection of the body; 
and the life everlasting. Amen.

We recognize that humanity is created in the image of God, separated from God by sin, lost and in need of forgiveness. In the person of Jesus Christ we see God most clearly; through his atoning death and physical resurrection we receive forgiveness and eternal life. The church is the Body of Christ on Earth to spread His Kingdom, and embody his love for the world. We also feel it important to emphasize our commitment to two additional doctrines:

The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ

We believe God has spoken to the people of the world, so that human beings know of God’s goodness and existence (Hebrews 1:1-3, Romans 1:19-21). We affirm that salvation comes by God’s grace to sin-filled people, through faith in Jesus Christ alone (Acts 4:12, John 14:6).

The Authority of Scripture

In confusing times, it is imperative to define how we make difficult decisions. We affirm that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are inspired by God and authoritative to direct the behavior of God’s people in matters of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:2-4) We also affirm the primacy of the Scriptures over all other creeds, which exist to reflect the teaching and affirmations of the Scripture in certain times and situations.

In everything we seek humility and reliance on God’s Spirit to guide us. God is judge, not human beings. Our faith compels us not to pass judgment, but to preach and live the gospel in loving relationships, with urgency and respect for all. Like the Reformers we proclaim: in essentials, unity; in non-essentials, diversity; in all things, charity.

Denomination

We are a Presbyterian Church. We appreciate the ancient rituals and language of worship that has helped inspire people of Christ throughout the ages, but we are also a church for the times. We strive to live a Covenant life with God and each other. In our polity, our elders are chosen by the congregation, and their primary charge is to seek to discover and represent the will of Christ as they govern the church and shepherd the congregation.