Statement of Faith.

We believe God exists as Father, Son and Holy Spirit — a being of unimaginable power, goodness and love. Love that sings. Love that dances. (Ps. 118:1; Ps. 145:1-9; Zeph. 3:17; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14)

We believe the world exists because God made it — that it is his, and beautiful, and ours to cherish and care for. (Gen. 1:1; Ps. 24:1-2; Isa. 40:25-26; 1 Cor. 10:26)

We believe every human being carries God’s own image, and so carries dignity — and worth beyond our ability to measure, because he treasures us beyond our ability to fathom. (Gen. 1:27, 31; Ps. 8:3-6; John 3:16; Rom. 5:8)

We believe this world also holds pain and suffering, because we have fallen and sinned — and find ourselves estranged from God, from each other, from ourselves, even from creation. (Gen. 3:17; Rom. 3:23; Col. 1:21; Titus 3:3)

We believe sin and suffering will not get the last word. God is at work — right now — redeeming and reconciling all he has made. (Isa. 11:6-9; Col. 1:21-23; Rev. 21:1-5)

We believe God has told us the truth about himself in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments — our unique and authoritative guide for faith and action. And we believe he still speaks to anyone who will listen. (Prov. 3:6; Isa. 30:21; Matt. 4:4; John 10:27; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 1:1-2; 3:7-8)

We believe God has shown himself most fully in his Son, Jesus — who lived, taught, died and rose again for our sakes. Jesus is our master and teacher, our savior and friend. And he reigns forever with the Father and the Holy Spirit. (John 14:6-7; Acts 2:32; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Eph. 2:13; Col. 1:15-20; Phil. 2:5-11; 1 Tim. 2:5-6)

We believe the Spirit of God is here, now, available — so we can be closer to God than the air we breathe. Alive in our hearts. Active in the world through the gifts he gives. (John 14:26; Acts 1:8; Rom. 8:26; 1 Cor. 12:4-7; Gal. 3:14; 4:6; Eph. 1:13-14; 1 Pet. 4:10)

We believe the Church is the community through which God brings love, healing and growth to the human race — and that he invites everyone willing to follow Jesus. Everyone. (Matt. 18:18-20; John 1:12-13; Acts 1:8; Gal. 3:28; 1 Pet. 2:9)

We live in hope, because one day Jesus will return, love and justice will prevail, and God will set the world right. All shall be well. (Matt. 24:30-31; Luke 12:40; Rom. 8:37-39; Rev. 21:1-5)