OUR BELIEFS
Though not a comprehensive list of our beliefs,
here are the pillars of our Episcopal faith and some of the values of our Parish
We Believe...
in a loving,
liberating,
and life-giving
God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.
We Believe...
in inclusion, curiosity, and community. We believe we should aspire to better share and exemplify God’s love for every human being. We believe in justness, empathy, and science.
We believe in the guidance offered by religion and the value of Episcopalian traditions and teachings.
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We believe in welcoming all people regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, or marital/parental status to be members of and leaders in our Episcopal church.
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We believe that God loves you unwaveringly, just as you are – no exceptions. None. Beyond that, we value you. And we believe you'll make our congregation even better.
We believe you shouldn't have to check your mind at the door.
Questions are invaluable, and we don't—and won't— pretend to have all the answers. The Episcopal Church follows the via media, or middle way, in our theology and discussions meaning we leave space for you to explore, grapple with, and define your own ever-evolving relationship with God. Our leaders are here to support and guide you, not to dictate your thoughts or restrict your worship. ​
It is a most invaluable part of that blessed ‘liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,’ that in his worship different forms and usages may without offence be allowed, provided the substance of the Faith be kept entire
The Book of Common Prayer
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The Creeds:
Statements of Our Basic Beliefs
Creeds —from the latin Credo, meaning 'I Believe'— are statements of our basic beliefs about God. If you're new to the Episcopal faith, the Creeds are a great overview of our faith.
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While we will always have questions about God, the Church, and our own faith, we have two foundational creeds that we use during worship: the Apostles’ Creed used at daily worship and baptism, and the Nicene Creed used at communion. Click on the buttons to read the creeds.
Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.​
The Catechism:
A Brief Summary of the Church’s Teaching
Offered in a question-and-answer format, the Catechism is a commentary on the creeds and is intentionally organized so as to “provide a brief summary of the Church’s teaching for an inquiring stranger who picks up a Prayer Book,” with headings such as Human Nature, God the Father, The Old Covenant, The Ten Commandments, Sin and Redemption, God the Son, The New Covenant, The Creeds, The Holy Spirit, The Holy Scriptures, The Church, The Ministry, Prayer and Worship, The Sacraments, Holy Baptism, The Holy Eucharist, Other Sacramental Rites, and The Christian Hope.
Human Nature
God the Father
The Old Covenant
The Ten Commandments
Sin & Redemption
God the Son
The New Covenant
The Creeds
The Holy Spirit
The Church
The Ministry
Prayer & Worship
The Sacraments
Holy Baptism
Holy Eucharist
Other Sacramental Rites
The Christian Hope