Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.) - We Presbyterians trace our history to the 16th
century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of
what we believe, began with the French lawyer John Calvin
(1509-1564), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed
thinking that came before him.
At the core of our Presbyterian beliefs are the
sovereignty of God, the authority of the scripture, justification by
grace through faith and the priesthood of all believers. We believe
God is the supreme authority throughout the universe. Our knowledge
of God and God's purpose for humanity comes from the Bible,
particularly what is revealed in the New Testament through the life
of Jesus Christ. Our salvation (justification) through Jesus is
God's generous gift to us and not the result of our own
accomplishments. The Presbyterian church and our congregation
are governed at all levels by a combination of clergy and laity, men
and women alike.
Witnessing to the good news of Jesus Christ
throughout the world, we Presbyterians engage in mission activities,
seek to alleviate hunger, foster self-development, respond to
disasters, support mission works, preach the gospel, heal the sick,
and educate new generations for the future.
Please
click here for a more comprehensive view of who we are as
Presbyterians.
seek out all
believers and non-believers, to publicly enter into a direct, loving
relationship with Our Lord; and to become people reaching out every
day in service, as well as brothers and sisters, yearning to teach
each other respect and obedience, in honor and in glory of His holy
name; changing lives with love here on earth, until resurrected with
Christ in heaven