What we believe

  • We believe in the Bible as the inspired and authoritative Word of God. Through its pages, we encounter the living God and find guidance for our lives. We affirm the Old and New Testaments as our primary source of faith and practice.

  • We confess our faith in the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in one God, existing eternally in three persons, each equally deserving of worship and obedience.

  • We affirm the Biblical, reformed, and historical, understanding of salvation, which teaches that we are saved by God's grace alone, through faith in Jesus Christ. It is not by our own efforts or merits that we are saved, but by the unmerited favor of God.

  • We believe in the sovereignty of God over all creation. God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, ruling with wisdom, justice, and love. We trust in God's providence, knowing that God is at work in all things for the good of those who love Him.

  • We affirm the priesthood of all believers, recognizing that each member of the church is called to serve God and participate in the work of ministry. We believe in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which empower and equip us for service.

  • We hold sacred two central sacraments: baptism and the Lord's Supper (Communion). These sacraments serve as visible signs of God's grace and our response to that grace.

    These sacraments are not merely symbolic rituals but tangible means of grace through which God communicates His love, forgiveness, and empowerment to His people. They deepen our relationship with God and strengthen our bonds of fellowship with one another, nourishing us spiritually as we journey together in faith.

  • Baptism symbolizes unity with Christ in His death and resurrection. Jesus instructed His disciples to baptize believers, reflecting early church practices. For believers, baptism is an outward sign of inward faith. Children of believers are also included in the church and should receive baptism as a sign of their inclusion in God's covenant community. Pastors are available for questions about adult or infant baptism.

  • Also known as Communion or the Eucharist, this sacrament is a sacred meal instituted by Jesus Himself. Through the sharing of bread and wine (or grape juice), we remember Christ's sacrificial death on the cross and His victory over sin and death. In partaking of the elements, we commune with Christ and with one another, experiencing His presence in a tangible way. The Lord's Supper also serves as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet, when we will feast with Christ in the kingdom of God.

    These sacraments are not merely symbolic rituals but tangible means of grace through which God communicates His love, forgiveness, and empowerment to His people. They deepen our relationship with God and strengthen our bonds of fellowship with one another, nourishing us spiritually as we journey together in faith.

  • We believe in the universal church, the body of Christ, of which our local congregation is a part. We are called to live in community with one another, supporting, encouraging one another.

  • As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to share the good news of the Gospel with others and to participate in God's mission to reconcile the world to Himself. We strive to embody the love and compassion of Christ in all that we do, reaching out to those in need and inviting others to experience the grace of God.

These beliefs form the foundation of our faith and guide us in our worship, witness, and service as a community of faith. We welcome all who seek to journey with us in faith, hope, and love.

New City Fellowship is a church of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). We subscribe to the Westminster Standards for our core doctrinal beliefs. The Standards include the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Westminster Shorter Catechism and the Westminster Longer Catechism.

For more information on the Westminster Standards and our our denomination, please visit the PCA’s website.