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We believe in God as eternal Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God created and sustains the universe. God alone is worthy of worship.
We believe that God became human in Jesus Christ. Jesus came to restore the world because humans have rejected God in disobedience. Jesus taught and modelled the way of God’s kingdom. He died on the cross, making it possible for us to accept a renewed relationship with God. He rose from the dead, broke the power of sin and death, and frees us to live in obedience to God’s will.
We believe that God the Holy Spirit invites all people to be reconciled with God and to join the global family of faith. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and guided by the Bible, members of the church seek to live as followers of Jesus Christ and invite others to experience this new life.
In becoming Christians, we are called to turn . . .
- from ignorance of God to a personal relationship with God
- from the bondage of sin and past mistakes to freedom, forgiveness and healing
- from individualism to interdependence with others in the local church
- from lifestyle choices that harm us, others and the earth to choices that nurture wholeness, healing, joy and peace
- from hating enemies and ignoring neighbours to showing love and justice to all
- from loving possessions to sharing with all in need
- from aimless existence to a mission of representing and proclaiming God’s kingdom.
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Adapted from the “sidewalk version” of the Confession of Faith of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
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