Our beliefs
The following statements are based on and subservient to the Christian Scriptures, the Basis of Union of the Uniting Church in Australia and the Apostles and Nicene Creeds.
Unity
We believe we are called to unity within the local church and throughout the whole Christian Church.
Our Witness
We believe we are called to be witnesses of Jesus Christ in word and action, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Church
We believe that through faith in Christ we are united with all other believers in Christ’s Body – the Church – and that this finds expression through our participation in a local church.
Creation
We believe God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is the creator.
The Trinity
We believe in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Holy Spirit
We believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives and indeed the whole of creation.
Marriage
We believe we are called to celibacy in singleness and loving faithfulness between a man and woman in marriage.
The Word
We believe the bible (the word of God) points beyond itself to Jesus Christ (the Word of God) on whom alone our faith, hope and salvation rests
Salvation
We believe we are saved by God’s grace through faith in Christ alone.
Eternal Life
We believe in the resurrection of the dead and the gift of eternal life through Christ.
Repentance
We believe we are called to turn away from sin and to grow in Christ-like character exemplified in the fruit of the Spirit.
The Bible
We believe the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, is inspired by God. Our faith, teaching and lives are nourished and regulated by the truth of the biblical witness.
Prayer
We believe prayer is communicating with God (listening and speaking) and a means by which God connects us with and includes us in His will and purpose
Effects of Sin
We believe this sin resulted in a broken relationship with God, each other and creation (Gen 3: 8-24); and is further reflected in a broken world and in idolatry, immorality, dishonesty, greed, injustice, abuse (self, others and creation), selfishness and the like.
Our Purpose
We believe our purpose in life is to love God fully and to love others as Christ has loved us and so participate in building God’s Kingdom of love, peace and justice.
Gifts
We believe all believers (regardless of age, gender, social standing or culture) are gifted by the Holy Spirit and all gifts lead to service that builds God’s kingdom.
Jesus
We believe in the Centrality of Jesus Christ: a. Fully God, fully human, b. Lived a life of perfect obedience, c. Died for our sin, d. Was physically resurrected, e. Will come again as the judge of all
Sacraments
We believe Christ gave us two sacraments – baptism and the Lord’s supper – both of which remind us of and connect us with Christ’s death and resurrection.
Humanity
We believe human beings are created in the image of God.
Sin
We believe the essence of sin is rejection of and rebellion against God.
