Who We Are

What it Means to Be a Presbyterian

Presbyterians affirm Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and Savior and, through Him, worship the one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We are rooted in the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, making us a Reformed tradition. Our faith is evangelical, centering on the Good News that Christ lived, died, and rose for the salvation of humanity.

As ecumenical Christians, we value the unity of all believers as a gift from God and actively participate in the worship and work of the universal church alongside other denominations.

The term “Presbyterian” refers to our representative style of church government. Each congregation elects elders, who work with the pastor to lead and make decisions for the church. We also elect deacons—the caring hands of the church—who focus on providing fellowship and outreach to those in need.

As Christians, we worship the Triune God. In line with other Protestants, we emphasize the importance of God's Word found in scripture and the gift of faith  through grace. As Reformed Christians, we particularly stress God's sovereignty as both Creator and Redeemer of all.