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Statement
of Faith
We view the Old and New Testaments 'as containing all things necessary for salvation' and as being the rule and ultimate standard of faith. |
We understand the Apostles' creed as the baptismal symbol, and the Nicene creed as the sufficient statement of the Christian faith. The two sacraments ordained by Christ himself - Baptism and the Supper of the Lord - are administered with unfailing use of Christ's words of institution, and the elements are ordained by him. By baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, a person is made one with Christ and received into the fellowship of the Church. This sacrament of initiation is open to children as well as to adults. All baptised Christians are welcome to join us at the Lord’s Table. Christian life is lived in relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and in common with other Christians in the church, seeking to deepen that relationship and to follow the way that Jesus taught. For Christians God is understood and known as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Father… God is love, caring for creation and for every human being as God's beloved child. Son… God is as he has revealed himself to be in the historical person of Jesus Christ. Jesus' life, death and resurrection hold the key to knowing and loving God, and to making sense of life, before and after death. and Holy Spirit… God is alive, loving and active today, inspiring faith, justice and truth, sustaining the life of the world, giving spiritual gifts to the church and bearing his spiritual fruit in the world - changed lives and a transformed society Our priorities as the international English-speaking Anglican church in Lille are: · continued growth, spiritual development and training of all members, · reaching out to all ages, children and young families, · prayer, Bible study & Alpha courses, · ministry to students & young professionals, · developing variety in worship & music, · building relations with other French-speaking churches in the area. |
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