First Mennonite Church
Mennonite's are not a closed group. You are welcome to join them as together they follow Jesus and pursue Christ’s purpose in the world.
Beliefs:
Members of the Mennonite Church USA consider themselves Anabaptist, neither Catholic nor Protestant, yet they hold much in common with other Christian denominations. The church places strong emphasis on peacemaking, service to others and living a holy, Christ-centered life.
Other Beliefs:
- Following Jesus in daily life is a central value
- Believe that it is possible to follow Jesus as Lord above nationalism, racism or materialism
- Believe that it is possible to follow Jesus as a peacemaker
- Believe that we can live life simply and in service to others as a witness to God’s love for the world
- Baptism and the public confession of faith
- Afterlife
- Can't own or drive a car but can ride in one
Confession of Faith includes 24 foundational beliefs, here are a couple of them:
- God
- Christ
- Holy Spirit
- Scripture
- Creation and Divine Providence
- The Creating and Calling of Human Beings
- Sin
- Salvation
- The Church of Jesus Christ
- The Church in Mission