A summary of our communal beliefs is found in the words of the ancient Nicene Creed (circa 381 A.D.) We hold this creed in common with various Christian tribes (Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox) from around the world and across the ages.

However, we don’t think the best way to know what we believe is to read it off a page. When we are handed a sheet of paper or click on a link with a list of statements, something vital is lost. Probably the best way to really learn about the beliefs of a community is to come and see how they are striving to translate those beliefs into ways of living—or better yet, join them and find out from the inside. We invite you to test our beliefs by how they play out in what we do.

We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, light from light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic [universal] and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.