As Disciples...

• ...we believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God;
• ...we observe the Lord's Supper weekly;
• ...we practice believer's baptism by immersion, accepting all baptisms as valid;
• ...we celebrate the priesthood of all believers and the ministry of each person;
• ...we witness to the unity of Christ's church;
• ...we seek to blend faith and reason;
• ...we understand the Bible to be the inspired word of God;
• ...we commit to a deep Christian spirituality, true community and a passion for justice;
• ...we engage in mission from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth;
• ...we regard no one as a stranger here--everyone belongs!
  

  A Disciples Affirmation

  taken from the Preamble to the Design for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

  As members of the Christian Church,

  We confess that Jesus is the Christ,

        the Son of the living God,

        and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.

  In Christ's name and by his grace

        we accept our mission of witness

        and service to all people.

  We rejoice in God,

        maker of heaven and earth,

        and in the covenant of love

        which binds us to God and one another.

  Through baptism into Christ

        we enter into newness of life

        and are made one with the whole people of God.

  In the communion of the Holy Spirit

        we are joined together in discipleship

        and in obedience to Christ.

  At the table of the Lord

        we celebrate with thanksgiving

        the saving acts and presence of Christ.

  Within the universal church,

        we receive the gift of ministry

        and the light of scripture.

  In the bonds of Christian faith

        we yield ourselves to God

        that we may serve the One

        whose kingdom has no end.

  Blessing, glory and honor

        be to God forever.  Amen.

  
  

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