Faith United Presbyterian Church

What We Believe...

"The church gathers to praise God, to hear his word for mankind, to baptize and to join in the Lord's Supper, to pray for and present the world to him in worship, to enjoy fellowship, to receive instruction, strength, and comfort, to order and organize its own corporate life, to be tested, renewed, and reformed, and to speak and act in the world's affairs as may be appropriate to the needs of the time.

The church disperses to serve God wherever its members are, at work or play, in private or in the life of society. Their prayer and Bible study are part of the church's worship and theological reflection. Their witness is the church's evangelism. Their daily action in the world is the church in mission to the world. The quality of their relation with other persons is the measure of the church's fidelity."

                                       The Book of Confessions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Marks of Church Membership

The incarnation of God in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ gives to the church not only its mission but also its understanding of membership. One becomes an active member of the church through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and acceptance of his Lordship in all of life. Baptism and a public profession of faith in Jesus as Lord are the visible signs of entrance into the active membership of the church.

A faithful member accepts Christ's call to be involved responsibly in the ministry of his church. Such involvement includes:

          Proclaiming the good news

          Taking part in the common life and worship of a particular church

          Praying and studying Scripture and the faith of the Christian church

          Supporting the work of the church through the giving of money, time, and
          talents

          Participating in the governing responsibilities of the church

          Demonstrating a new quality of life within and through the church

          Responding to God's activity in the world through service to others

          Living responsibly in the personal, family, vocational, political, cultural, and
          social relationships of life

          Working in the world for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment