Episcopalians believe that there is one loving God who creates all things, and who manifested that love by sending Jesus, the Son of God, to humanity to make clear that all people are first of all children of God.  Jesus was born a full human being, was crucified and put to death by people who were threatened by his message and authority.  He subsequently was raised from the dead and appeared to his disciples before ascending to God’s heavenly realm.  We know Jesus through those who believe in him as the Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of the world.

Jesus’ stories were always about coming to know a loving God who forgives sins and who wants people to be reconciled with one another.  Christians believe that we have been given the ability, or power, for our sins to be forgiven and for reconciliation to be achieved through God’s Holy Spirit acting in us and through us.  In other words, we learn that God wants each of us to share in the ongoing creation of a just and peaceful world when we invite God’s power to work in us and through us.

Episcopalians accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.  We believe the mission of our church is the restoration of all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.

Our worship is centered in regular communion with God and one another through celebration of the sacraments, the holy things which remind us of our identity as children of God.  Of primary importance are water, bread and wine.

Water is the symbol of baptism, whereby we are brought into God’s special community, the church, and commit ourselves to follow Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  In doing so, we affirm that through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, our sins have been forgiven and that we share in a new spiritual life which is eternal.

Bread and wine were used by Jesus as signs of his life among us; the bread represents his body, and the wine his blood.  Each time we receive the consecrated (blessed) bread and wine, we receive Christ anew into our selves and are made whole with Christ and God.

Our primary worship service is celebration of the Holy Eucharist, or feast, wherein bread and wine are consecrated and distributed to those who have been baptized.  Scripture is read and interpreted through a sermon or homily.  Prayers are said, and there is usually a corporate confession of sin followed by a prayer of absolution.

The Peace of God is shared in recognition of God’s call for us to be at peace with one another in the name of Christ.  Songs of praise are sung, and colorful vestments are worn by the clergy in celebration and praise of God’s love and glorious Creation.