Our Mission
To be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)
To read more about the Vision and Mission of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), www.disciples.org
Every Sunday
10:00 am Worship
11:15 am Family time
11:30 am Second hour classes for all ages
Statement of Faith
The preamble to The Design for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) expresses our shared affirmations:
"As members of the Christian Church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.
In Christ's name and by his grace we accept our mission of witness and service to all people.
We rejoice in God, maker of heaven and earth, and in the covenant of love which binds us to God and to one another.
Through baptism into Christ we enter into newness of life and are made one with the whole people of God.
In the communion of the Holy Spirit we are joined together in discipleship and in obedience to Christ.
At the table of the Lord we celebrate with thanksgiving the saving acts and presence of Christ.
Within the universal church we receive the gift of ministry and the light of scripture.
In the bonds of Christian faith we yield ourselves to God that we may serve the One whose kingdom has no end.
Blessing, glory and honor be to God forever. Amen."
Our Practices
Communion weekly
…and open to all who follow Christ
Baptism of believers by immersion
…while respecting other baptism traditions
Ministries of all people affirmed
…Elders, Diaconate, Teachers, and so on
Congregational
…self-governing, and in covenant relationship with the regional and general Disciples of Christ Church
Joining the Family
A widely-known slogan among Disciples claims "No Creed but Christ." That Christ-centered conviction is borne out in the manner in which persons come to be a part of the church.
Following each sermon is the invitation to come forward and confess faith in Jesus Christ. The person is asked only one question. It is usually phrased, “Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and do you accept him as your personal Lord and Savior?' The person responding “I do” is welcomed into the church.
What Disciples Believe
Disciples Affirm:
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• Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God.
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• All persons are God’s children
Beliefs and practices usually associated with Disciples include:
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• Open Communion
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• Freedom of belief
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• Baptism by immersion
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• The oneness of the church
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• The ministry of all believers
