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What
We Believe
+DOCTRINE+
Christianity is the revelation of God in Jesus Christ and is
the religion set forth in the Scriptures. Jesus Christ is foretold
in the Old Testament, presented in the New Testament, and proclaimed
by the Chrisitian Church in every age and in every land.
Founded in the interest of offering a church home to all who
confess and believe, the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan
Community Churches moves in the mainstream of Christianity.
Our faith is based upon the principles outlined in the historic
creeds: Apostles' and Nicene.
+THE APOSTLES' CREED+
We believe in God, the Creator (Parent) almighty, maker of heaven
and earth.
And in Jesus Christ God's only Son our Lord; who was conceived
by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell and on the third day he rose again from
the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand
of God the Creator (Parent) almighty. From there he shall come
to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic (Christian)
Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
+THE NICENE CREED+
We believe in one God, The Creator (Parent) almighty, maker
of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God,
begotten of God before all worlds, very God of very God, begotten,
not made, being of one substance with God the Creator; by whom
all things were made. Who for us and for our salvation came
down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the
Virgin Mary, and was made human; and was crucified also for
us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the
third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended
into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Creator; and
he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and
the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit, Lord and giver of life, who
proceeds from the Creator and the Son; who with the Creator
and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spake by
the Prophets.
And we believe in one holy Catholic and Apostolic church; we
acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins; and we look
for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world
to come. Amen.
+SACRAMENTS+
BAPTISM by water and the Spirit, as recorded in the Scriptures,
shall be a sign of the dedication of each life to God and God's
service. through the words and acts of this aacrament, the recipient
is identified as God's own child.
HOLY COMMUNION is the partaking of blessed bread and fruit of
the vine in accordance with the words of Jesus, our Sovereign:
This is my body...this is my blood. (Matthew 26:26-28). All
who believe, confess and repent and seek God's love through
Christ, after examining their consciences, may freely participate
in the communal meal, signifying their desire to be received
into community with Jesus Christ, to be saved by Jesus Christ's
sacrifice, to participate in Jesus Christ's resurrection, and
to commit their lives anew to the service of Jesus Christ.
+THE RITES OF THE CHURCH+
THE RITE OF ORDINATION:
The setting apart of duly qualified persons for the professional
ministry of the Church.
THE RITE OF ATTAINING MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHURCH:
After completion of instruction, baptized Christians may become
members in good standing of the Church.
THE RITE OF HOLY UNION AND THE RITE OF HOLY MATRIMONY:
The spiritual joining of two people.
THE RITE OF FUNERAL OR MEMORIAL SERVICE:
THE RITE OF LAYING ON OF HANDS OR PRAYER:
For the healing of the sick in mind, body, or spirit.
THE RITE OF BLESSING:
For persons, things, and relationships which includes the dedication
of buildings to the glory of God.
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