We are Confessional

Presbyterians confess their beliefs through statements that have been adopted over the years and are contained in The Book of Confessions. These statements reflect our understanding of God and what God expects of us at different times in history. Even though we share these common beliefs, Presbyterians understand that God alone is Lord of the conscience, and it is up to each individual to understand what these principles mean in his or her life.

We are Reformed

Presbyterians are distinctive in two major ways. They adhere to a pattern of religious thought known as Reformed theology and a form of government that stresses the active, representational leadership of both ministers and church members. Our polity conforms to the Book of Order. We live this out by affirming the majesty, holiness and providence of God who creates, sustains, rules and redeems the world in the freedom of sovereign righteousness and love.

We are Inclusive

Because we are Confessional and because we are Reformed, we are Inclusive. We believe that God calls us to welcome everyone as a fellow image-bearer. This means that we bring the good news to every person regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, income, or age. When we say, “Come as you are,” we mean it.