God is the Holy Trinity. He exists eternally as one God in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He is both holy and loving.

Jesus Christ is the unique, eternally begotten Son of God. He was born of the Virgin Mary and is fully divine and fully human. He lived a sinless human life and died on the cross to atone for our sins. He rose from the dead and ascended to heaven and will return again to Earth.

The Holy Spirit is the eternal Spirit of God, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit leads us to repentance, gives us new life, and empowers us to follow Jesus.

The Bible is God’s word written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the primary rule and authority for faith, morals, and service, against which all other authorities must be measured. description

We believe human beings are created in the image of God, and possess inherent dignity, value, and the capacity for love, reason, and creativity. We also believe that humanity is fallen, meaning that we have inherited a tendency toward sin and imperfection.

Salvation includes both the promise of eternal life and a present deliverance from sin. It is a restoration of the soul to its original purity and a recovery of the divine nature. While in our bound and helpless state, preventing grace breaks through and enables genuine response to God’s further grace. God’s convincing grace awakens in us a desire to flee the wrath to come and enables us to begin to fear God and work righteousness. God’s justifying grace works by faith to bring reconciliation to God through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. God’s sanctifying grace cleanses us from sin in our thoughts, words and acts, and enables us to live in accordance with God's will.

Baptism is the holy covenant by which we join the church, and Holy Communion is the church’s ongoing act of thanksgiving. Both are means of participating in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Baptism and Holy Communion are called sacraments.