We believe:
* that scripture is the primary, sufficient, and reliable source of our beliefs.
* in the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds produced by the early councils.
* in one loving, personal God in three divine persons.
* that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.
* that Christ died for us, rose from the dead, and will come again.
* that we are saved by grace through faith and are made new by the Holy Spirit.
* that if we trust in Jesus, our life will change; faith without works is impossible.
* that through the Holy Spirit, the sacraments impart the grace which they signify.
* that Jesus is present in the Holy Eucharist.
* that through the Apostolic Succession, Jesus empowers clergy for ministry.
* in one holy, catholic, and apostolic church made up of all Christian believers.
* in working for the unity with diversity of the church, the Body of Christ.
* in obeying the Great Commandments to love God and love our neighbor.
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