About Palm Schwenkfelder Church
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As Schwenkfelders, we believe that our faith is our own, defined by a personal knowledge of Christ, and built through study and prayer. However, the following statements broadly reflect our beliefs:
* God is Spirit… Spiritual fellowship with God is primary; ceremony and ritual are secondary.
* Spirit above the Letter… We are primarily interested in meaning, not method. We seek the Spirit in Scripture and in prayer.
* Christ is the Way… Christ is the one and only way to the spiritual kingdom of God. We seek a personal relationship with Christ through the spiritual interpretation of the Bible.
* Christian Liberty … The mind and conscience must be free and unfettered by human creed. Each individual’s Christian perspective is of value.
* Christian Works of Love… We are saved by our faith, not by our works; but there remains a need for Christian works of love. We must be concerned about human need and apply our faith to all of life.
* The Christian Church… The true Christian church consists of all those who worship God in spirit and in truth, whether or not they adhere to one doctrine.
* Separation of Church and State… Government has no right either to influence or to interfere with religious convictions, or to dictate what men shall believe.
Mission Statement of Palm Schwenkfelder Church:
Our task is to proclaim the Living Word of God, which empowers us to care for and share with our community and the world.
Vision Statement of Palm Schwenkfelder Church:
Serving the glorious God, claimed by Jesus, and inspired by scripture, honoring our history, with renewed commitment we will reach out to our community and the world through worship, spirit enriching programs, and outreaching mission.
