United Church of Christ
Statement of Faith
We
believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ
and our God, and to you deeds we testify: You call the worlds into
being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the
ways of life and death. You seek in holy love to save all people from
aimlessness and sin. You judge people and nations by your
will declared through prophets and apostles. In
Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you
have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and
reconciling the world to yourself. You
bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of
Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues,
and races. You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of
discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim
the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in
Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and
victory. You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and
fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, your
presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in your realm which
has no end. Blessing
and honor, glory and power be unto you Amen.
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