Our Beliefs

Mission Statement

God calls First Presbyterian Church

to reflect Christ as we strive to:

Enrich our personal and congregational spiritual growth,

joyfully embrace visitors and each other in the fellowship

of a spiritual family, increase knowledge about our faith,

reach out to serve and include our diverse community,

and respond to God's call to serve those in need.

Vision

Connecting to the Community with the Love of Christ

As Presbyterians, we believe in the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, and salvation through Jesus Christ.
We emphasize the importance of both personal and communal worship, recognizing the priesthood of all believers.
In our congregations, we value active participation and governance through elected elders, as we seek to live out our faith through prayer, study, and service. Central to our theology is the concept of grace, affirming God's unmerited love and forgiveness offered freely to all.

We affirm our beliefs in the same way as the reformed church has for hundreds of years – in the words of the Apostle’s Creed.

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
the Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:

Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell.

The third day He arose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
whence He shall come 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 life everlasting.

Amen.