What We Believe

Organized in 1897, our congregation is a theologically progressive and growing community of faith, committed to increasing the love of God and neighbor. We seek to honor diverse beliefs through inspiring worship and music, Christian education and spiritual formation activities, fellowship opportunities for all ages, and service to the community and world.

We are not a “creedal” church. You do not have to subscribe to particular theological beliefs or support a particular perspective on social issues in order to be a valued member. As a congregation dually affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) we believe that we can best respond to God’s call in Christ by covenanting with one another to be a church and making decisions at the local church level. Therefore the local congregation owns its own property, chooses its own ministers, and in all significant matters of faith and practice, the congregation makes its own decisions.

We are not afraid to wrestle with the ambiguities of what it means to be a Christian in our contemporary society. As human beings, the answers that we clutch too tightly can become substitutes for God. We believe that our questions are just as sacred as the answers; we believe that God embraces our doubt as well as our faith; our weakness as well as our strength. The Bible is taken seriously, not literally. Seekers welcomed!