(Adopted at the 31st General Synod, September 2007)
We believe in the God whom Jesus called Father
Who nurtures and cares for us like a Mother
God above us, who created the heavens and the earth,
Who created all things
To live in community and so to complete one another.
We believe in Jesus Christ, God among us
The light of the world, not only the light of the Church.
He is truly God and truly human,
Born like us from a woman,
One with us in suffering and in joy.
He unites us in fellowship with God,
With one another, and with all of creation.
He preached good news to the poor
And freedom to the captives,
He gave sight to the blind
And befriended those who were despised.
He forgave sinners and blessed the children,
And made both women and men the witnesses of his resurrection.
In Him the rule of God which gives us peace becomes a reality.
He was accused of blaspheming God
And leading the people astray.
He was arrested, judged, and tortured.
He suffered and was crucified for us,
He died and was buried like us.
God accepted His work
And raised Him from the dead.
He ascended to heaven as our defender
And will come again in power and glory.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, God within us.
The Holy Spirit is not the human spirit, but works with and through the human spirit.
The Spirit of Creation and the Spirit of Peace
Who gives new life to us,
Who causes us to grow in faith, love, and hope
For resurrection to a new heaven and a new earth.
The Spirit spoke to our ancestors and those who came before us,
And still speaks to us today.
The Spirit calls us into communion, witness, and worship
And equips us for service and stewardship.
We believe that through the Spirit,
God speaks to us in the Holy Scriptures.
The Word of God spoken in human words,
All of Scripture shows us the love of God in Christ.
We believe the church is the household of God,
Its doors are open to the world, to all of creation,
Open to all our neighbors, and open to the future.
Jesus Christ is the Centerpost of God’s house.
In worship, we offer up our lives to God, leaving nothing out.
We believe the world is God’s field and garden
Into which the church is sent to work for justice
And sow the seeds of Shalom.
We believe that Baptism and Holy Communion
Confirm us as God’s own.
In Baptism we are received as members of God’s family.
Holy Communion confirms that we are sisters and brothers in Christ,
Together with those who are poor and suffering.
Giving thanks to God,
We will follow Jesus,
Living in holiness and truth,
Serving one another,
Working in the world,
Faithful in prayer:
Come, Lord Jesus!
Amen.
Source: www.sinodegmit.org
We believe in the God whom Jesus called Father
Who nurtures and cares for us like a Mother
God above us, who created the heavens and the earth,
Who created all things
To live in community and so to complete one another.
We believe in Jesus Christ, God among us
The light of the world, not only the light of the Church.
He is truly God and truly human,
Born like us from a woman,
One with us in suffering and in joy.
He unites us in fellowship with God,
With one another, and with all of creation.
He preached good news to the poor
And freedom to the captives,
He gave sight to the blind
And befriended those who were despised.
He forgave sinners and blessed the children,
And made both women and men the witnesses of his resurrection.
In Him the rule of God which gives us peace becomes a reality.
He was accused of blaspheming God
And leading the people astray.
He was arrested, judged, and tortured.
He suffered and was crucified for us,
He died and was buried like us.
God accepted His work
And raised Him from the dead.
He ascended to heaven as our defender
And will come again in power and glory.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, God within us.
The Holy Spirit is not the human spirit, but works with and through the human spirit.
The Spirit of Creation and the Spirit of Peace
Who gives new life to us,
Who causes us to grow in faith, love, and hope
For resurrection to a new heaven and a new earth.
The Spirit spoke to our ancestors and those who came before us,
And still speaks to us today.
The Spirit calls us into communion, witness, and worship
And equips us for service and stewardship.
We believe that through the Spirit,
God speaks to us in the Holy Scriptures.
The Word of God spoken in human words,
All of Scripture shows us the love of God in Christ.
We believe the church is the household of God,
Its doors are open to the world, to all of creation,
Open to all our neighbors, and open to the future.
Jesus Christ is the Centerpost of God’s house.
In worship, we offer up our lives to God, leaving nothing out.
We believe the world is God’s field and garden
Into which the church is sent to work for justice
And sow the seeds of Shalom.
We believe that Baptism and Holy Communion
Confirm us as God’s own.
In Baptism we are received as members of God’s family.
Holy Communion confirms that we are sisters and brothers in Christ,
Together with those who are poor and suffering.
Giving thanks to God,
We will follow Jesus,
Living in holiness and truth,
Serving one another,
Working in the world,
Faithful in prayer:
Come, Lord Jesus!
Amen.
Source: www.sinodegmit.org
