We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament contain “all things necessary to salvation.” (Articles of Religion VI)  This means that the Holy Bible contains the witness of the Word of God to humanity, and that Jesus Christ, the only one in whom there is salvation, is who is revealed in Scripture.  We also affirm that Scripture is understood through the rich Tradition of the Fathers of the undivided church that has been handed down to us from the earliest days. 

Our services are filled with Holy Scripture. 

We acknowledge and confess the teachings contained in the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed, which have been handed down  from the early councils of Christ’s undivided Church.  We believe that the Creeds contain indispensible statements about God and how he has accomplished our salvation. 

The Nicene Creed:

We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,

the only Son of God,

eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made,

of one Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation

he came down from heaven:

by the power of the Holy Spirit

he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,

and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;

he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again

in accordance with the Scriptures;

he ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son.

With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.

He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead,

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

(Book of Common Prayer, pp. 358-359)

The Apostles' Creed:

"I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth;

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen."

(BCP, p. 96)

Though Episcopalians and other Anglicans come from many backgrounds and many places all over the world, our styles of common prayer and belief bind us together in one Communion in our worship of our God.  

The Book of Common Prayer (1979) is the definitive source for our worship, doctrine, as well as a treasure trove of teaching and faith resources for Christians and those who seek a deeper knowledge of God.  

You can find an online Book of Common Prayer by clicking this link. 

"Sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace"

The Episcopal Church recognizes the seven traditional sacraments that are set forth in Holy Scripture  and in the traditions of the Church, which include:

Two Sacraments commanded by the Lord (Dominical) for all Christians: 

• Baptism  
• Eucharist (Holy Communion)

Five other Sacramental rites commended by Scripture and Tradition 

• Confirmation (the adult affirmation of our baptismal vows) 
• Reconciliation of a Penitent (private confession)
• Matrimony (Christian marriage)
• Orders (ordination to deacon, priest, or bishop)
• Unction (anointing with oil those who are sick or dying)