St. Lucas United Church of Christ
STATEMENT OF FAITH
The Revision of 1981: A Doxology*
We believe in You, O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to Your deeds we testify:
You call the worlds into being, create persons in Your own image, and
set before each one the ways of life and death.
You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
You judge people and nations by Your righteous will declared through
prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior,
You have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin
and death and reconciling the world to Yourself.
You bestow upon us Your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church
of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages,
tongues, and races.
You call us into Your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to
be Your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to
all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's
baptism and eat at His table, to join Him in Has passion and victory.
You promise to all who trust You forgiveness of sins and fullness of
grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, Your presence
in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in Your realm which has no
end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto You.
