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Statement of Faith
We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to your deeds we testify:
You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death.
You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself.
You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races.
You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory.
You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, and eternal life in your realm which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory, and power be unto you. Amen.
The Vision of St. Peter's Church
The vision of St. Peter's is to "Invite all people into a relationship with GOD through JESUS CHRIST by nurturing them in the Christian faith, equipping them for lives of discipleship and sending them forth into the world to share CHRIST."
The Mission of St. Peter's Church
The mission of St. Peter's is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ by word and deed through providing meaningful worship experiences, delivering effective mission outreach, shepherding families and friends, providing primary groups of caring and sharing, offering spiritual life and education opportunities, and continually seeking to grow in God's grace, understanding everyday life in light of the Christian faith.
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