The basis for all our beliefs is the Bible, which is the inspired Word of God.
- We believe in one God. There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
- We believe that God is the Creator of the world. He is a loving God who is sovereign over everything. We believe that because of our sins and rebellion against God, we live in a fallen world and deserve to be rejected by God.
- We believe that God did not turn his back on the world because of our sin, but instead he is working out a plan of salvation that will reconcile us to him.
- We believe that this salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone. He took the penalty for our sins upon himself, and through his sacrifice on the cross endured the awful penalty for our sins.
- We believe that we are called to repent of our sins and turn to Jesus. He alone saves us and then calls us to a life of thankfulness to him.
- We believe Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to all who believe. The Holy Spirit works faith and repentance in our hearts.
- We believe that God calls us to join a local, faithful church where believers can worship God together, and where they will be strengthened through the preaching of God’s Word and the sacraments of baptism and Lord’s Supper (or communion).
Our Creeds and Confessions
3 Creeds
As a member of the Canadian Reformed Church Federation we believe and confess the following 3 creeds to be true and accurate.
Apostles Creed
A simple, early summary of the Christian faith, confessing belief in God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Clear and foundational, it’s often used for teaching and baptism.
Nicene Creed
A fuller confession that clearly proclaims Christ as truly God, addressing early church controversies. Widely used in worship, it emphasizes the unity of the Trinity.
Athanasian Creed
A detailed statement on the Trinity and the nature of Christ, stressing precise doctrine. It highlights the importance of holding to the true faith handed down through the church.
3 Forms Of Unity
The doctrinal standards of our church are the Reformed confessions known as the Three Forms of Unity.
These documents date back to the 16th century, and have been used by Reformed churches ever since. If you come from a Presbyterian background, they are similar to the Westminster Confessions.
Our confessions do not add anything to the Word of God. We hold to these confessions only because they are faithful summaries of the core doctrines given to us in the Bible. They are useful to us as tools for teaching and summarizing the doctrines that are important to the Christian faith.
The 3 documents in the Three Forms of Unity are the Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism and the Canons of Dordt.
The Sacraments
Baptism is one of the two sacraments that God has given us to encourage and remind us of His faithfulness. He does this by a sign and seal in baptism. The water of baptism signifies that just as water washes our physical bodies so to, the sacrifice of Christ washes us of all our sin. The children of believers are baptized into name of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Adults who come to know Jesus, repent of their sin and profess their faith are also baptized. Interested in knowing more about Baptism of infants? Click here. Interested in knowing more about Baptism of adults? Click here.
Lord’s Supper is one of the two sacraments that God has given us to encourage and remind us of His faithfulness. He does this by a sign and seal in the Lord’s Supper. As we receive the visible sign, the broken bread and wine within the cup, we are reminded of Jesus’ broken body and shed blood on the cross of Calvary. In taking of these sacraments, we are nourished and refreshed by Christ. Participation in this sacrament is overseen by the Elders and is intended for faithful members and invited guests who have rightly examined his or her heart. Interested in knowing more? Click here.
Our Church History
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