The Bible is the primary source of authority:
We believe in the authority of the Bible, which we view as the inspired word of God and the primary source of Christian faith and practice.
The centrality of Jesus Christ:
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of the world, and that he is the center of our faith and practice.
The importance of baptism/dedication:
We practice both child dedication & believer's baptism by immersion as a symbol of faith and commitment to Christ.
The weekly celebration of the Lord's Supper:
We believe in the weekly observance of the Lord's Supper. We view the Lord's Supper as a time of communion with God and with other believers, and as a way to renew our commitment to Christ and to one another.
The importance of open communion:
We believe that Communion should be open to all believers, regardless of denomination or background, and that it should be a time of reconciliation and unity in the body of Christ.
The autonomy of local congregations:
We believe that each local congregation should be autonomous and responsible for its own affairs, while also cooperating with other congregations in the larger body of Christ.
The priesthood of all believers:
We believe in the priesthood of all believers, which means that every believer has direct access to God and can serve him in a ministry of their own.
The unity of the church:
We believe in the unity of the church, and we seek to promote cooperation and fellowship among different Christian denominations.
The commitment to social justice:
We are known for our commitment to social justice and humanitarian causes, such as disaster relief and the fight against poverty.
The larger ecumenical movement:
We are a part of the larger ecumenical movement seeking to promote unity and cooperation among different Christian denominations.