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Service Times:
9:00 am | Sunday Morning Psalms and Prayer
9:30 am | Sunday Bible Study Classes
10:30 am | Worship Service
Online Service:
10:30 am | Online via Facebook or YouTube or LiveStream
What we Believe about Jesus Christ and His Church.
Jesus Christ is the "head" of the church, with all other leadership roles and structures flowing from his position as the central figure of faith; essentially, the church hierarchy and functions should reflect the likeness of Christ through the guidance outlined in the Gospel teachings. In this way, the Church not only maintains the Gospel Order but also fosters a community that faithfully represents the values of our Lord and ultimately fulfills its purpose in the world as a manifestation of Christ's love and truth.
The Gospel Order refers to a person's relationship with God (gospel) and the daily patterns of life that come from God (order). And it is considered the foundation of a church community and is the immutable characteristic of the church established by Him.
Jesus is the Head of the Church (Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18).
- The church is to be autonomous, free from any external authority or control (Titus 1:5)
The spiritual leadership consists of two main offices—elders and deacons
- John 13:14, Acts 14:23, 15:2, 20:17; Titus 1:5; James 5:14...
- The leadership of elders as visionaries and overseers in the Society of Friends is central to our faith and practice. Eldering, also known as "eldership" is a term traditionally used by Friends to identify and nurture personal spiritual gifts and to hold one another accountable for lives of faithfulness based on shared community expectations of our "testimonies."
His Church is holy (1 Corinthians 3:17).
- We emphasize the significance of fostering connections rooted in Holy Fellowship, where individuals support and uplift one another in their spiritual journeys. In his chapter entitled "The Blessed Community" from A Testimony of Devotion, Thomas Kelly provides an exploration of this perspective on divine intention for human relationships. Kelly articulates that this sacred community is marked by mutual respect, understanding, and a shared commitment to living in accordance with God's will. These insights encourage a deeper reflection on the nature of community and the importance of nurturing harmonious relationships among individuals in pursuit of holiness.
Every believer in Jesus Christ is baptized with the Holy Spirit and placed in the ‘body of Christ’ (Acts 11:15-16; Galatians 3:23-29).
- Friends referred to their direct experiential relationship with God using various terms: Inward Christ, Inward Light (though not “Inner Light”), The Seed, and as a “leading.”
Every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:5, 2:9)
- Friends believe that each person is a potential minister of the spoken word. Christ, as the head of the Church, may call forth the message and the messenger most suited for a particular time and place. The ministry of the word is, therefore, a responsibility of each member. Provision for open ministry under immediate Divine leading should be a natural part of a meeting for worship (IYM F&P).
Each person is gifted by the spirit and called to a role within the church. (Ephesians 4:4-16; 1 Peter 4:11; 1 Corinthians 12).
- No one person has greater authority than another in the church due to their position, as everyone is considered equal before God. Individually, a person may encounter a leading or call to discern their spiritual gifts or direction of ministry. Leadings can be understood as a form of Holy Spirit guidance, where an individual receives direction for a specific course of action or decision. They are often considered the initial stages of the development of a more clearly defined spiritual gift or calling, and they continue to provide ongoing guidance as individuals strive to pursue their gifts or callings faithfully (Five Tests for a True Leading by Hugh Barbour).
In 1669, George Fox writes, "The structure of the church was guided by the well-known concept of Gospel Order, where Christ was the head and orderer of the Church." This is accomplished in mutual accountability (discipling) and through "life lived in God’s transforming, guiding, and sustaining power."
We hold a deep conviction that our faith ought to be manifested in every aspect of our lives. We see it as our responsibility to embody our beliefs through our actions, demonstrating kindness, compassion, and integrity in our everyday interactions. Furthermore, we feel a strong sense of collective purpose, believing that by uniting our efforts, we can have a meaningful impact on the world around us. Together, we aim to drive positive change in peace, simplicity, equality, and stewardship to uplift our communities and inspire others to join us in our mission of making the world a better place.
Our testimonies, or principles:
