What We Believe

We Are Ecumenical

With Christians everywhere, we affirm the doctrine of the Trinity. We believe that God is One in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity is expressed in the Nicene Creed, a statement of Christian beliefs that was drafted in the fourth century. 

We also believe with Christians everywhere that Jesus Christ, fully human and fully divine, is the One Mediator between God and humanity.


 

We Are Protestant

Presbyterians trace their roots to the Protestant Reformation, a movement in the 16th century to reform the Church. With other Protestants, we believe that we are saved by God's grace alone, through faith in Jesus Christ alone. We also believe that the scriptures are the final authority on what Christians should believe and how we should live our lives. 

Like most Protestants, we recognize two sacraments: baptism and the Lord's Supper (also called Holy Communion or the Eucharist). We believe in "the priesthood of all believers." Any Christian can assure any other Christian that in Christ, their sins are forgiven.


We Are Reformed

Presbyterians are Reformed Christians, a branch of Protestant Christianity influenced by the 16th century Reformer John Calvin. Hallmarks of the Reformed tradition are:

  • the belief that God elects human beings for service as well as salvation,
  • the practices of simplicity in worship and generosity with time, talents, and money, and
  • the awareness of the human tendency toward idolatry and tyranny and our calling to transform society by doing justice.

 

 

We Are Presbyterian 

"Presbyterian" comes from a Greek word meaning "elder." In Presbyterian churches, lay elders share authority with ordained ministers. Elders serve on governing boards called Sessions. Sessions elect elders to higher governing bodies, called presbyteries, that exercise oversight over regional groups of congregations. 

We are part of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States. We believe that God calls women and men to all ministries in the church.


Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values

 

Vision

 

 Christ's joy, justice, and compassion, in all, through all, and for all.

Mission

 We worship, study, and serve to discover God, connect with one another and the world, and become God’s instruments of transformation.

 

Core Values

 

We are a collaborative and compassionate community. We seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We welcome everyone. We identify needs in the community and provide ministries that meet those needs and transform the community. We act as responsible caretakers for the creation. 

                        

First Presbyterian Church
OF HADDONFIELD

Christ's Joy, Justice, and Compassion in All, Through All, and For All


   

20 King's Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-1960


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