We are a Christ centred, Anabaptist-Mennonite congregation committed to following Jesus in life, faith, and service. Our beliefs are rooted in Scripture, shaped by the Holy Spirit, and expressed through community discernment and discipleship. We affirm the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective (1995)* as a guide for our teaching, worship, and witness.
1. God and Scripture
We believe in one God—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who created and sustains all things. The Bible is the inspired Word of God and our authoritative guide for faith and life. We interpret Scripture through the lens of Jesus Christ, in community, and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
2. Jesus Christ and Salvation
We confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Through his life, teachings, death, and resurrection, God offers forgiveness, reconciliation, and new life. Salvation is a gift of grace, received through faith and expressed in a life of discipleship.
3. The Church
We are part of the body of Christ, called to be a community of believers who worship, serve, and witness together. The church is a sign of God’s kingdom, practicing mutual care, accountability, and shared leadership. We affirm the priesthood of all believers and value participatory worship.
4. Discipleship and Peace
We are called to follow Jesus in daily life, practicing love, humility, and nonviolence. As peacemakers, we reject war and violence, and seek justice, reconciliation, and healing in our relationships and communities.
5. Baptism and Communion
We practice believer’s baptism as a sign of faith and commitment to Christ and the church. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper as a remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice and a renewal of our covenant with God and one another.
6. Mission and Service
We are sent into the world to share the good news of Jesus, serve others in love, and work for the transformation of society. We seek to discern and respond to the needs of our local community and the global church.
7. Hope and the Reign of God We live in hope of the coming reign of God, when Christ will return to restore all things. Until then, we live as faithful stewards of God’s creation, trusting in God’s promises and participating in God’s mission.
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