Human Value

1. We believe that every human life begins at conception and is worthy of protection from conception through natural death. We believe that God created humans in His image and likeness. Therefore, all people are of sacred worth. (Genesis 1:26-28) (Psalm 139:13-16)

2. Therefore, we gladly welcome all who seek to grow in their relationship with God, to attend worship services, and to participate in the church’s ministries. No person shall be disqualified from becoming a member of our local congregation, or holding a leadership position in the church, based on race, color, nationality, national origin, marital status, or economic condition. (Galatians 3:28)

3. Scripture teaches that men and women are of equal value in the eyes of God. Accordingly, the church should treat women and men equally. We believe that both women and men are called to and gifted for ministry and leadership within our congregation. (Galatians 3:28)

Human Dignity

We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual or group are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture. (Matthew 7:12) (Galatians 5:22-23)

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Marriage and Sexuality

We believe marriage and sexual intimacy are good gifts from God. In keeping with Christian teaching through the ages and throughout the Church universal, we believe that marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union. We believe that God intends faithfulness in marriage and celibacy in singleness. (Genesis 1:26-28 and 2:15-25)(Reaffirmed: Matthew 19:4-5)

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect!” –Romans 12:2