We believe first and foremost in the transformative power of Jesus Christ. We live out this transformation in our private and corporate lives. As one of our hymns says, “As Christ breaks bread and bids us, ‘Share,’ each proud division ends. That Love that made us makes us one, and strangers now are friends.” A depth to the faith can never be conveyed adequately on a website, but only by the faithful living of each member. While you might leave here with more questions than answers, know that your questions are welcome. If you want to experience and learn what we believe, come and join us for Sunday’s service or take advantage of the classes, we offer for a deep dive into everything faith in Christ has to offer.

As Episcopalians, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.  

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.   

The Episcopal Church embraces a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy work together in leadership and governance.

Core to our Beliefs:

Book of Common Prayer 
“It is a most invaluable part of that blessed ‘liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,’ that in his worship different forms and usages may without offense be allowed, provided the substance of the Faith be kept entire” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 9). 

The Book of Common Prayer is a treasure chest full of devotional and teaching resources for individuals and congregations, but it is also the primary symbol of our unity. We, who are many and diverse, come together in Christ through our worship, our common prayer. 

The Bible 
“Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 236).  

The Bible is our foundation, understood through tradition and reason, containing all things necessary for salvation. Our worship is filled with Scripture from beginning to end. Approximately 70% of the Book of Common Prayer comes directly from the Bible.  

We believe that in Baptism we are “buried with Christ” as St. Paul says, that our sins are washed away, that we receive the grace of the Holy Spirit and become members of Christ’s body, the Church. We believe that the Eucharist is the real presence of Christ, that the elements of bread and wine become for us his body and blood, and that we are given grace to face the troubles of the world around us with hope and love. The sacrament of Baptism is open to all people. Baptisms are normally administered on four feast days and the Bishop’s annual visit. Those feast days are The Baptism of our Lord, The Easter Vigil, The Feast of Pentecost, and The Feast of All Saints. The dates change depending on the year, but All Saints is always November 1. Infants are baptized in this Church. Those interested in receiving the sacrament of Baptism should speak with the Rector. We do not practice “Re-Baptism,” and we hold that there is but one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Those interested in renewing their faith in Christ should ask the Rector about Confirmation or the Renewal of Baptism Vows.

We believe that marriage is a sacrament instituted by God for the mutual joy of the couple and that each marriage is to be respected by all people. We believe that the sacrament of marriage is available to all people regardless of the couple’s gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or race. We will solemnize interfaith marriages so long as one member of the couple is a Baptized Christian. We believe that there is life after divorce, and divorced couples are welcome to apply for marriage in this parish.