As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), our congregation is a Christian community embracing the six "Great Ends of the Church":
- The Proclamation of the Gospel
. We believe that the good news of God's love in Jesus Christ is for all the peoples of the world.
- Building up Christian community
. We strive to become a loving, caring, inclusive congregation that shows the love of God through prayer, nurture, mutual support, and Christian service.
- The Worship of God
. We respond to God's love through worship by praising God, praying together, and responding to God's word.
- Theology Matters
. We love God with both our hearts and our minds, and thus seek to study the scripture and affirm together the sovereignty of God, the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
- The Promotion of Social Justice
. We have been saved in order to serve! We believe in and work for social, racial, and economic justice for all of God's peoples.
- Demonstrating our Faith
. We seek to be a people who practice what we preach.
This booklet attempts to introduce you to the ways we strive to understand and live out the six great ends of the church.
It is my prayer that you will continue to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ and, if it be God’s will, serve with us as together we grow more and more in the image of Christ our Lord.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Steven E. Howarth, Pastor