What We Believe
Becoming a Church of Prayer and Outreach means taking deliberate action to become and build mature Christians who reach out to the unreached to bring them into a saving relationship with Christ. Through prayer, Bible study, worship, and discipling, we "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18)
Outreach means joyfully becoming ever more obedient to Christ's Great Commission "to make disciples of all nations". (Matthew 28:19) Through community outreach and world evangelization we strive to share Christ's costly love by service, teaching, compassion, tithing, and prayer.
Prayer helps us in becoming more Christlike and enables outreach. Prayer is communicating with God, listening and speaking to God personally. Being in God's presence through prayer is one of the greatest privileges God grants to human beings. Through prayer we worship God, confess our sins, seeks God's will for our own lives and for the lives of others, and ask the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's purpose for the world.
The Bible is God's Holy Word to us and to all peoples. As we study the Bible, the Holy Spirit shows us God's love and glory, as well as God plan for our salvation and His desire for us to make disciples of all nations. The Bible teaches us how to live in relationship with God, His people, and all of His creation.
Worship is the act of offering God our love and adoration. In worship, we listen to God's Word, sing praises, bring our prayers before the Lord, and offer ourselves for God's service. God is the sole source and object of our worship. Through our worship, we are sustained and refreshed for our journey to Christlikeness.
Discipling is mentoring others, teaching them what we have learned of God and His Word. As we teach, we also learn, becoming better disciples ourselves.
(Adapted from Mission Statement | October 21st, 1997)
Our tradition (PCUSA) practices an Open table tradition- meaning we do not view our communion table as a "presbyterian table", but as Christ's table. All are welcome to join us in the sacrament of communion.
New Here?
At John Calvin Presbyterian Church we are always excited to welcome new visitors and members! We have a variety of opportunities to become involved in ministry, and we look forward for the opportunity to accompany you and your family on your journey with Christ!
We invite you to join us for our 10:30 AM Sunday worship service, and for our many community events, which can be found on our event list! We currently offer both in-person and virtual worship via Zoom and live on our YouTube channel! Visit our "Virtual Worship" page for more information about worshiping with us virtually.
Not only does John Calvin Presbyterian offer a unique worship experience, but we also offer an open and accepting church family to anyone seeking the good news of Jesus Christ! We seek to honor the diversity within our communities, and love one another as we have been so loved!
If you join us for in-person Sunday morning worship service, when you walk in, you'll be met by one of our morning greeters! They will be able to connect you with some of our members and will make sure you feel at home. They will also make sure you have information about how to get connected with John Calvin Presbyterian Church, and the variety of ministry opportunities available. If you have any questions about our church community, ministry, or worship service, feel free to ask any of our morning greeters during your visit- they will make sure you are able to get connected.
If you plan to join us virtually, feel free to sign on anytime between 10:15 and 10:30 AM on Sunday mornings for a brief fellowship time before worship!
We are so excited to see you! May God bless you!
