This affirmation of faith is adapted from the Confession of 1967, the first contemporary American creed. The Confession of 1967 draws heavily on the idea of reconciliation as it aims to address the role of the church in the modern world. Continue reading
Confessions for Worship
Affirmation: Baptism (Second Helvetic Confession)
This Affirmation of Faith is adapted from the Second Helvetic Confession, composed in 1561 by Heinrich Bullinger, a Reformed minister serving in Zurich, Switzerland during the emergence of Swiss-German Reformed Protestantism. It is known for its particular focus on the life of the church. Continue reading
Affirmation: Providence (Heidelberg Catechism)
The Heidelberg Catechism was written in 1562 to reconcile different theological perspectives within various groups of the Reformation. It is written in question and answer form so that it can be memorized.
The Heidelberg Catechism was brought to America by the pilgrims and remains influential for American faith.
Below is an excerpt from 4.001. Continue reading
Affirmation: Scripture (Confession of 1967)
Our affirmation of faith is excerpted from the Confession of 1967, the first contemporary American creed. The Confession of 1967 draws heavily on the idea of reconciliation as it aims to address the role of the church in the modern world. This is an excerpt from the longer confession. Continue reading
Affirmation: Gospel (Second Helvetic Confession)
The Second Helvetic Confession is one of twelve statements of faith from our Book of Confessions, composed in 1561 by Heinrich Bullinger, a Reformed minister serving in Zurich, Switzerland during the emergence of Swiss-German Reformed Protestantism. The following is excerpted from the longer confession. Continue reading
Affirmation: Sanctification (Shorter Westminster Catechism
The Westminster Confession of Faith, one of twelve statements of faith from our Book of Confessions, was developed between 1643 and 1649 to settle theological disputes between the English government and the Church of England. These questions come from the Shorter Catechism, designed by a prominent Cambridge mathematician for children to memorize and repeat. The following is excerpted and adopted from the longer (shorter) confession. Continue reading
Affirmation: Jesus (Brief Statement of Faith)
The Brief Statement of Faith, one of twelve statements of faith from our Book of Confessions, is the product of the two major branches of the Presbyterian church reuniting in 1983. The Brief Statement was designed for use in worship and employs modern language to express our storied faith. The below is an excerpt from a longer statement. Continue reading
Affirmation: God (Confession of 1967)
This affirmation of faith is excerpted from the Confession of 1967, the first contemporary American creed. The Confession of 1967 draws heavily on the idea of reconciliation as it aims to address the role of the church in the modern world. Continue reading
Affirmation: Holy Spirit (Westminster Confession)
The Westminster Confession of Faith, one of twelve statements of faith from our Book of Confessions, was developed between 1643 and 1649 to settle theological disputes between the English government and the Church of England. The confession below is adapted from the ninth chapter, “Of the Holy Spirit.” Continue reading
Affirmation: Reconciliation (Confession of 1967)
Our affirmation of faith is excerpted from the Confession of 1967, the first contemporary American creed. The Confession of 1967 draws heavily on the idea of reconciliation as it aims to address the role of the church in the modern world. The following is adapted from the longer confession. Continue reading
