South Pasadena Christian Church’s Beliefs and Practices
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13: 4-7
Our beliefs and practices
Belief in the oneness of the church
We are called to be one in Christ and work together to show God’s love through our
witness and service. We hear a special calling to make visible the unity of Christians. In
our diversity, we belong to one another because we are one in Christ.
Open Communion
The Lord’s Supper, or Communion, is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
Freedom of belief
Disciples are called together around belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their
consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit, study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to
others. We hold the centrality of scripture, recognizing that each person has the freedom – and the responsibility
– to study God’s Word within the community of the church.
Baptism
In baptism, the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins. Although Disciples
practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are acknowledged and respected.
The ministry of all believers
Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth. We affirm the priesthood of all
believers, rejoicing in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which includes the gift of leadership that God has given for the
common good.
Unity in Diversity – We are Better Together
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