WHO WE ARE
We are an evangelical, historically Anglican congregation in the Reformed tradition, deeply committed to our faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe that a personal relationship with God through Christ is at the heart of who we are and that we are dependent on His Spirit and prayer. We believe that the Bible is God’s living and active Word and see it as central to all we do as a church.
The gospel changes our relationship with God from one of hostility and fear to one of intimacy and joy. Therefore at the core of gospel-centered ministry is worship and fervent prayer. In corporate worship God’s people receive life-transforming glimpses of the worth and beauty of God, and then give back to God suitable expressions of his worth.
At the heart of corporate worship is the ministry of the Word. We believe in the vital importance of Biblical preaching. John Stott has rightly observed:
(Between Two Worlds)
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe the good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is of first importance, and has the power to transform us, our communities, and the world. We affirm our belief in historic Christianity revealed in the Bible, summarized in the three creeds, as well as the 39 Articles of the Book of Common Prayer with their reminders of the great Reformation principles of ‘Christ Alone, Scripture Alone, Faith Alone.”
AFFILIATION
We are part of Churches for the Sake of Others, or C4SO, a diocese of the Anglican Church of North America. For more information on C4SO you can visit their website at www.c4so.org
The Anglican Church in North America unites 135,000 Anglicans in over 1,000 congregations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico into a single Church. On April 16, 2009 it was recognized as a province of the global Anglican Communion, by the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans. Their website is at www.anglicanchurch.net
We are a member of The Gospel Coalition and subscribe to their confessional statement and theological vision for ministry. Their website is at www.thegospelcoalition.org
OUR MISSION
We see our mission as glorifying God by encouraging all people to pursue a lifelong, joyous relationship with Jesus Christ. Put simply, we exist to love God and love others. As we pursue this mission together, we focus on the following vital signs and core values as guidelines for spiritual growth and ethical living.
VITAL SIGNS
We believe that these four activities are vital for a strong, growing faith:
- Worship: Adoration of the risen Christ
- Instruction: A deepening knowledge of God
- Fellowship: Meaningful relationships with others
- Expression: Opportunities to compassionately serve others
CORE VALUES
We believe that how we accomplish our purpose is as important as the purpose itself. So, we focus on these core values as essential to ethical ministry:
- Character in Ourselves: A result of a growing relationship with Jesus Christ… lives characterized by integrity… solid, stable, and secure.
- Honor to Others: Providing an atmosphere of respect where each person can contribute and thrive.
- Grace in Our Relationships: Practicing thoughtfulness, kindness, generosity, courtesy, freedom, forgiveness, encouragement, and appreciation of others’ differences as we inspire Christlikeness in those around us.
- Excellence in Our Pursuits: Reflecting the infinite excellence of the God we serve … producing the highest quality ministry programs, materials, and personal service possible.
- Glory to Our God: Living by faith… entrusting our talents, finances, and plans to God’s control.• Accountability to One Another: A willingness to answer for one’s life, characterized by vulnerability, teachability, honesty, and availability.
