Beliefs that Define Us

At First EC Church, our church is more than just a gathering place; it's a family. Here, you can be yourself and connect with like-minded individuals who share your values and beliefs. We strive to create an atmosphere where you can experience the love and grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

 

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Evangelical Congregational Church is to know Christ and to make Him known.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Evangelical Congregational Church is to raise up healthy churches proclaiming Christ to a hurting world.

Our Statement of Faith

Believing the Bible to be our final authority for faith and Christian living, we affirm the following:

That the universe is the purposeful creation of a personal, loving, almighty God.
That all human beings are made in the image of the Creator and one of infinite worth.
That our world is under the sway of sin as a result of a historical and personal human rebellion against God, so that suffering, death and separation from God are the experience of humankind; and that without the intervention of God's grace, this will be the eternal state of all persons.
That Jesus  Christ, the incarnate Son of God, through his virgin birth, sinless life, sacrificial death on the Cross, and glorious resurrection and ascension, graciously offers new life to all who receive him by faith.
That the Holy Spirit, indwellng believers, gives them a desire and an ability to follow biblical standards of conduct in their personal lives and in society.
That the Christian faith is lived in the community of the church, where worship and witness are embodied through the spiritual gifts of its members.
That Jesus Christ will return to this world, bring an end to history as we know it, inaugurate the final judgment, and welcome believers into his eternal kingdom.​

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with the Evangelical Congregational Church, based in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, click below: