WHAT DISCIPLES BELIEVE

As members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we hold many beliefs focusing on Christian unity-One Church. One thing all Disciples can agree on is that we believe in discussion and dialogue. Don’t leave your God-given ability to think and reason at the door. Information is supplied by the Christian Church of Northern California-Nevada (Disciples of Christ).

Open Communion-The Lord’s Supper, or Communion, is celebrated in weekly worship and it is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ. He invites you, and everyone is welcome at The Table.

Biblical Faith…Thinking Faith-We love the Bible and take it seriously using both our minds and our hearts in a life long journey of understanding the ways it calls us to live out our faith daily.

The Oneness of the Church-All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.

Freedom of Belief-Beyond our central belief that Jesus is our Lord and Savior, there is no creed or doctrine. Each person is free to follow their conscience guided by Bible study, the Holy Spirit and prayer. We are expected to extend that freedom to others. Those with doubts and questions are respected.

Baptism by Immersion-In baptism, the old self-centered life is set aside and a new, ever growing life of trust in God begins. Baptism is into the whole Body of Christ, thus, although Disciples baptize by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.

Priesthood of All Believers-Disciples believe in the ministry of all believers, both ordained and lay persons. You will see men, women and youth serving in all phases of church life.

God Call Us to Mission-All of creation is a gift from God. Our voices of justice, mercy and peace must be boldly spoken to those powers that would stand in the way of God’s resources being shared equally. We commit our time, talent and money to such mission.

Covenantal Relationships-Each congregation is autonomous but we choose to be related as a distinctive denomination in a covenant of passion and compassion to carry the Good News of God’s love in Jesus Christ to the entire world.