Confession of Faith
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The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has no denominational creed or formal doctrinal statement other than “Jesus is Lord.” Our local congregation, however, further affirms the following truths as essential. Guiding Values of FCC Christ-CenteredAs a Christian community of faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we center our lives on the person and work of Jesus Christ. A Biblical CommunityWe are a community shaped by the sacred scriptures found in the Bible. Through these writings, we continue to be inspired to embody our call to be God’s partners to our world. Unconditional LoveGod has first loved us and calls us to love one another. This love is an action in which we seek to embrace all people where they are on the journey of life. Followers of ChristJesus’ call continues to resound to us today: “Come, follow me.” Therefore, we seek to model the way of Jesus in each part of our lives and embrace a lifestyle of servant hood. A Mosaic of God’s CommunityGod’s community is a beautiful blend of generations, ethnicities, and cultures. We seek to embrace all of God’s people and celebrate the gifts that each person brings to our community of faith. Through baptism, communion and the cross, we proclaim God’s work within our lives while celebrating the beauty and mystery of our faith. |