Statement of Faith of the United

Statement of Faith
of the
United Church of Christ
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This file contains the texts of the three authorized versions of the Statement of Faith
of the
United Church of Christ

For this and other affirmations of the Christian faith,
see the
Book of Worship, United Church of Christ
and
The New Century Hymnal.
Both books are rich sources of liturgies in inclusive language.

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. TRADITIONAL . ROBERT V. MOSS . DOXOLOGY .

Traditional Version

e at St. Paul's United Church of Christ believe .....
In God, the Eternal Spirit, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
and our Father, and to his deeds we testify:

He calls the worlds into being, creates man in his own
image and sets before him the ways of life and death.

He seeks in holy love to save all people from
aimlessness and sin.

He judges men and nations by his righteous will declared
through prophets and apostles.

In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and
risen Lord,he has come to us and shared our common lot,
conquering sin and death and reconciling the world
to himself.

He bestows upon us his Holy Spirit, creating and renewing
the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful
people of all ages, tongues, and races.

He calls us into his church to accept the cost and joy of
discipleship, to be his servants in the service of men, 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 his passion and victory.

He promises to all who trust him forgiveness of sins and
fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and
peace, his presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life
in his kingdom which has no end.

Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto him.

Amen.

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United Church of Christ Statement of Faith
Adapted by Robert V. Moss

e at St. Paul's United Church of Christ believe .....
In God, the Eternal Spirit, who is made known to us in
Jesus our brother, and to whose deeds we testify:

God calls the worlds into being, creates humankind in the
divine image, and sets before us the ways of life and death.

God seeks in holy love to save all people from aimlessness
and sin.

God judges all humanity and all nations by that will of
righteousness declared through prophets and apostles.

In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and
risen Lord,God has come to us and shared our common
lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the whole
creation to its Creator.

God bestows upon us the Holy Spirit, creating and
renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant
faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races.

God calls us into the church to accept the cost and joy of
discipleship, to be servants in the service of the whole
human family, 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 his passion and victory.

God promises to all who trust in the gospel forgiveness
of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for
justice and peace,the presence of the Holy Spirit in trial
and rejoicing, and eternal life in that kingdom
which has no end.

Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto God.

Amen.

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Doxology form of the
United Church of Christ Statement of Faith

e at St. Paul's United Church of Christ 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 his 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.

Amen.